The Modern

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9 W 53rd St
New York, NY 10019
The Modern is a 2 Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art and part of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. Helmed by Executive Chef Thomas Allan, the restaurant features refined, playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality. Lunch offers a $150 four-course prix fixe menu or $275 six-course menu. Dinner at The Modern is a six-course menu, with a few surprises. Dinner is $275 per person, with the option of wine pairings. The Bar Room offers Chef Thomas Allan's cooking a la carte in a lively space with table, lounge, and bar seating. The Modern accepts reservations 28 days in advance and welcomes walk-ins for The Bar Room. The restaurant also includes a terrace overlooking MoMA's Abby A. Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. The Kitchen Table offers a custom multi course menu for up to four guests in the heart of the restaurant's world-class kitchen.

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4.51,242 reviews
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Sandy C.
12/28/2025

This is the first Michelin star restaurant I've ever eaten at, and I had no idea what to expect coming in. My table of three got seated pretty quickly after checking in. The atmosphere was very...

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Vivian L.
1/2/2026

The modern has been on my list, even more so after trying the bar room menu. It was a great experience overall and one to check off my list, but unlikely to return. I was seated by the windows,...

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Michael C.
12/20/2025

Came into this with very high expectations, being that it's one of the few elite-level 2-star restaurants in NYC. I arrived for my dinner reservation for 1 person about 7 minutes late, which is...

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Vishnu G.
11/9/2025

I had the vegetarian option on three course lunch with the eggs on eggs on eggs as a supplement. It was a well-executed meal, and I enjoyed everything very much. The first bite was a tart...

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Kat T.
12/17/2025

Spent 3 hours here for lunch and it was a delightfully delicious time. The 8 course tasting menu is well worth it for a special occasion!

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