The Bar Room at The Modern
9 W 53rd St, New York
(212) 333-1220
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We had a wonderful time celebrating with you! Special thanks to Chaz and Marcella. You all made our celebration wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tartare, Fried Chicken
A minimalistic setting with superb quality dining offering American classics with a twist. Enjoy Pork Tenderloin, Fried Chicken or Roasted Chicken. Don’t forget desserts, the Chocolate Mousse and the Caramel Toffee were excellent. Impeccable service. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tarte Flambée, Fried Chicken
Stopped by The Bar Room for a quick lunch while spending a solo day at the MOMA. I was able to enter from the museum which was a nice touch and took a seat at the bar. Service was quick and efficient. For lunch I had the squash with chickpeas with was a nice light bite before continuing my day at the museum. The dining room was pretty empty when I arrived around noon but was hopping by the time I headed out around one. Great option if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing restaurant. From the walk-in , we were pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the restaurant decor was. The cocktails were out of this world good. The food by far was the star of the show. The dishes kept getting better and better. I will definitely be back, and it's a must when in NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Hot Dogs
Good food and service. Find it a little noisy for me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
wine selection was impressive
What a fantastic place to end Your MoMa tour. There is a secret passage directly from the museum to the restaurant so You dont have to go out for the street to enter. We were there for NY restaurant week. Lunch paired with unique drinks and the experience was amazing as well our waiter!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We celebrated my friend’s birthday there. They served us bonbon as a surprise. Food is great with a variety of non-alcoholic options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here and had the three-course lunch. All the food we had was excellent as was the service. We hadn't been here for several years and it is still a great restaurant. We will return the next time we're in town. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, outstanding service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It's one of my favorite nice lunch places in the city. The food is excellent, and the service is amazing. The Bar room is the casual part of The Modern but same high quality of food. Definitely recommend trying
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall Nice vibe, nice people, good food. Like the appetizers here. Really surprised me for a sec. Main dishes are just above average but worth the price for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every year wows me
Last year the melon gazpacho, this year steak tartar with fried sweet potato(people who didn’t try that sweet potato miss a million
But the lobster ravioli have space to improve, not as nice styling as it should be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is a great experience for restaurant weeks at the modern. There is $45 for 2 courses and $60 for 3 courses. All the food is tasty and delicious. Will come back to visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely worth it during Restaurant Week: 2 courses for $45 or 3 courses for $60.
This is definitely one of the better dining spots in a neighborhood that’s not particularly known for it.
Highlights included the steak tartare and charcoal-grilled goldbar squash. The beans on the sea bass were more impressive than the fish itself. The heirloom tomato sourdough toast was larger than expected (no complaints about that) and decent, but not quite what I’d consider a plate for dinner. Would be better enjoyed at lunch.
Our favorite plate of the night was probably the complimentary focaccia with whipped ricotta. So nice, we ordered it twice.
Service sets a high standard for themselves and upholds it. When our table wasn’t ready at our reservation time, staff was extremely apologetic and went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable until it was.
Ambiance can be hit or miss. I’ve come when the bar feels sleek and set up for date night. I’ve also come on nights when the vibe is more family-friendly and the atmosphere feels casual, if not lacking.
Outside of when The Modern has Restaurant Week specials, I’d come for a drink and light bite before or after dinner as the cocktail program is solid (the stone fruits is easy drinking) but eat a meal elsewhere.
Vegetarian options: Extremely limited vegetarian options. Only one vegetarian entree (off menu, changes daily), and one appetizer options. Do not expect to have a choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tartare with Crispy Potatoes, Crispy Potatoes, Steak Tartare
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