Just returned from this restaurant. I love trying Michelin rated restaurants when I travel. Been to a couple dozen of them across the world but boy was the service here the worst of any. The Good: The food here is great. No complaints The Bad: The service here is ABYSMAl!!! - my wife ordered a 5 course because of dietary restrictions while I ordered the 8 course.. The server screwed up and gave us both the 5 course while adding one special course to mine as a custom add onand charging me practically the same price as an 8 course! No apology when I pointed out their mistake and he claimed he was right and I was wrong about what was ordered - it’s preposterous for a restaurant to misunderstand a customer’s order and then try to dictate back to me what I told them! Further - be prepared to wait around - watching paint dry during extra long waits between courses. The folks serving you describe in unintelligible high speed broken English what each course is. All in all good food ruined by a sad and dismal and unapologetic unfriendly server. Le Bernardin and Per Se are much better options within walking distance.
Traveler_404
Despite both the food and the wine pairings exceeding expectations, I would recommend The Modern to others only with a significant caveat about making no plans for any event after a meal there. Our dinner began with our waiter asking whether we had any post-meal commitment – a very wise question – but in the end our answer made no difference. We stated our need to leave no later than 9pm to allow time to get to a later show. We had a 6:30p dinner reservation for 4 and selected the Abstractions menu with wine pairings, thinking that 2.5 hours would be enough time. However, there was clearly some kind of issue in the kitchen early on, because our first couple of courses were followed by lengthy waits spent chatting with the sommelier and overhearing nearby guests who were feeling the effects of alcohol. We did not look at the time, mistakenly assuming the waiter would handle the matter. The pace eventually picked up, but well after 9pm our waiter brought the time to our attention, apologized, and offered to pack our palate cleanser and desserts to go, or to bring them all at once to wrap up the meal quickly. At that point we were already going to be late for our next event, so we opted to stay and finish the meal at a normal pace. I cannot express my degree of disappointment at paying for the most expensive meal of my life and having the staff knowingly make us late for our next event.
nross333
We had a lovely evening at this restaurant and honestly cannot believe it isn’t raved about more often, especially as a 2 star. From start to finish, the entire experience was great. The wine program in particular deserves a spotlight. Jenna, the sommelier (originally from California, if I remember her name correctly I hope), was phenomenal. She didn’t just recommend wines, she took the time to talk through the selections, explain the pairings, and guide us toward wine that complemented our dishes perfectly. Her knowledge was impressive, but what stood out even more was how approachable and genuine she was. Sometimes wine service can feel stiff, but Jenna’s enthusiasm and down-to-earth personality made it fun, engaging, and really added to the evening. Our server was just as wonderful, warm, friendly, and attentive without ever being overbearing. She had a natural ease, and it was clear she genuinely cared about making sure we were enjoying ourselves. The supporting wait staff also played a big role in the seamless service, assisting quickly and thoughtfully whenever needed. As for the food, every dish was presented nicely and mostly all very flavorful. Each course felt carefully prepared, and when paired with the wines Jenna (really hope this is her name!) suggested, the flavors truly came alive. It’s rare to find a spot where the food, wine, and service are all in harmony, but this restaurant delivered. We’re already looking forward to returning and recommend it, whether you’re celebrating something special or just want an evening of good food and wine in a welcoming atmosphere.
FoodieKabloodie
The meal at The Modern is sumptuous and delicious. The service is a bit tony but definitely friendly. The price? Expensive! But worth every penny. We'll go back again.
Steven Giambrone
food was excellent Raven our server was top rate even though we were there for RW everything and everyone was on top of their game
Heidi Liou
Absolutely incredible. Food and service were top notch. They made the night so special for our team who was celebrating a recent win.
TravelingTim57
I love this place. It's got it all. Outstanding food...creativity, presentation and totally delicious. It's a lovely restaurant and not stuffy or pretentious. Their restaurant week offer is absolutely the best. I definitely want to call attention to their brilliant staff. My personal favorites are Casey, Katherine and Arantza!!! I hope management recognizes the talent they have. Tim
Viviana Montdor Phelps
Excellent dinner, service.
Bradley Scott Silverbush
Comfortable, clean, and pleasant. The bar staff were terrific and our waitress was exceptional. The fried chicken may have been the best I’ve ever had.Thank you.
Bryce S
We had lunch with another couple at The Modern on Tuesday. It was a great experience. The restaurant is alongside the Museum of Modern Art. It is a Danny Meyer restaurant, who is possibly New York’s most famous restauranteur. It has two Michelin stars. The restaurant has two sections, technically three. We were seated in The Bar at The Modern. Behind a wall is the main restaurant. It is differentiated by additions like white tablecloths. I understand there is a third area, a restaurant for tasting menus in the center of the action in the kitchen. There were four of us. The other couple knew lots more about wine than us, so we deferred to them for wine selections. They wisely chose Spanish wines. The w8 r list is about 150+ pages long. (It is available online.). If you are a fan of French wines like us, there are few wines that have less than three digits to the left of the decimal point. We started with a white, which was from the by the glass list. Our server brought a plate of sliced octopus t9 the table as an amuse bouche. They brought bread and butter, bringing a separate selection for one diner who was gluten intolerant. I started with a flatbread grilled tart, cut into four pieces. It was $19 and was a size that could be shared. My entree was monkfish, which was over mash, as I recall. It was $39. It was quite good. Everyone else seemed pleased with their selections. Our server offered a choice of sparkling or still water, which was replenished during the meal. There was no charge. We did not order dessert, but orange jellies were presented at the end of the meal. It was a good experience overall. Are there negatives? Lunch for two (our share) was about $240. However, this is a Michelin two star restaurant and we are in midtown Manhattan.
First word that comes to mind when summarizing the night is “effortless.” The staff were all very responsive without feeling overbearing, and everything was done with a high attention of detail, especially the plating. Very accommodating of a vegan diet and other preferences. Food was lovely — my omnivore partner thought the early dishes were the best, whereas I found the entrees to be standout. However, we both loved the second course — green asparagus and avocado marinated with english peas and basil. On the other hand, dessert was a bit rich, but that’s the only qualm of the night.
Nelli D
Modern restaurant in a good location. Great wine list, friendly staff. The food tastes good , isr nicely presented, nice but for 2 stars, not particularly creatively seasoned. No amuse gueules were served either. The staff were a bit too present, yet our jackets were not removed and a wardrobe was not visible. We're not talking about a storage facility for the bags. It was interesting to see how the tablecloths were smoothly ironed at side tables. Although we were asked at the reception about the occasion for our visit and we said that we were celebrating birthday, there was no attention as a surprise., as is usually the case in a restaurant of any category. You shouldn't have done that. Overall, it was ok, priced for the city also ok, but a small taste of clearance has remained.
Waldo P
My God. What a reataurant! Excellent and highly efficient service. The food is exquisite. We were 5 and had many combinations of a 3 course meal. Portions are small and delicious Expensive but must go !
BikeJane
This is our second time eating lunch at the Modern; we looked forward for a whole year since eating there last year. The flavors are creative and wonderful and the service is lovely (thank you Hope). The setting is light and welcoming as well. We are already planning to eat there on our next trip a year from now.
Just returned from this restaurant. I love trying Michelin rated restaurants when I travel. Been to a couple dozen of them across the world but boy was the service here the worst of any. The Good: The food here is great. No complaints The Bad: The service here is ABYSMAl!!! - my wife ordered a 5 course because of dietary restrictions while I ordered the 8 course.. The server screwed up and gave us both the 5 course while adding one special course to mine as a custom add onand charging me practically the same price as an 8 course! No apology when I pointed out their mistake and he claimed he was right and I was wrong about what was ordered - it’s preposterous for a restaurant to misunderstand a customer’s order and then try to dictate back to me what I told them! Further - be prepared to wait around - watching paint dry during extra long waits between courses. The folks serving you describe in unintelligible high speed broken English what each course is. All in all good food ruined by a sad and dismal and unapologetic unfriendly server. Le Bernardin and Per Se are much better options within walking distance.
Despite both the food and the wine pairings exceeding expectations, I would recommend The Modern to others only with a significant caveat about making no plans for any event after a meal there. Our dinner began with our waiter asking whether we had any post-meal commitment – a very wise question – but in the end our answer made no difference. We stated our need to leave no later than 9pm to allow time to get to a later show. We had a 6:30p dinner reservation for 4 and selected the Abstractions menu with wine pairings, thinking that 2.5 hours would be enough time. However, there was clearly some kind of issue in the kitchen early on, because our first couple of courses were followed by lengthy waits spent chatting with the sommelier and overhearing nearby guests who were feeling the effects of alcohol. We did not look at the time, mistakenly assuming the waiter would handle the matter. The pace eventually picked up, but well after 9pm our waiter brought the time to our attention, apologized, and offered to pack our palate cleanser and desserts to go, or to bring them all at once to wrap up the meal quickly. At that point we were already going to be late for our next event, so we opted to stay and finish the meal at a normal pace. I cannot express my degree of disappointment at paying for the most expensive meal of my life and having the staff knowingly make us late for our next event.
We had a lovely evening at this restaurant and honestly cannot believe it isn’t raved about more often, especially as a 2 star. From start to finish, the entire experience was great. The wine program in particular deserves a spotlight. Jenna, the sommelier (originally from California, if I remember her name correctly I hope), was phenomenal. She didn’t just recommend wines, she took the time to talk through the selections, explain the pairings, and guide us toward wine that complemented our dishes perfectly. Her knowledge was impressive, but what stood out even more was how approachable and genuine she was. Sometimes wine service can feel stiff, but Jenna’s enthusiasm and down-to-earth personality made it fun, engaging, and really added to the evening. Our server was just as wonderful, warm, friendly, and attentive without ever being overbearing. She had a natural ease, and it was clear she genuinely cared about making sure we were enjoying ourselves. The supporting wait staff also played a big role in the seamless service, assisting quickly and thoughtfully whenever needed. As for the food, every dish was presented nicely and mostly all very flavorful. Each course felt carefully prepared, and when paired with the wines Jenna (really hope this is her name!) suggested, the flavors truly came alive. It’s rare to find a spot where the food, wine, and service are all in harmony, but this restaurant delivered. We’re already looking forward to returning and recommend it, whether you’re celebrating something special or just want an evening of good food and wine in a welcoming atmosphere.
The meal at The Modern is sumptuous and delicious. The service is a bit tony but definitely friendly. The price? Expensive! But worth every penny. We'll go back again.
food was excellent Raven our server was top rate even though we were there for RW everything and everyone was on top of their game
Absolutely incredible. Food and service were top notch. They made the night so special for our team who was celebrating a recent win.
I love this place. It's got it all. Outstanding food...creativity, presentation and totally delicious. It's a lovely restaurant and not stuffy or pretentious. Their restaurant week offer is absolutely the best. I definitely want to call attention to their brilliant staff. My personal favorites are Casey, Katherine and Arantza!!! I hope management recognizes the talent they have. Tim
Excellent dinner, service.
Comfortable, clean, and pleasant. The bar staff were terrific and our waitress was exceptional. The fried chicken may have been the best I’ve ever had.Thank you.
We had lunch with another couple at The Modern on Tuesday. It was a great experience. The restaurant is alongside the Museum of Modern Art. It is a Danny Meyer restaurant, who is possibly New York’s most famous restauranteur. It has two Michelin stars. The restaurant has two sections, technically three. We were seated in The Bar at The Modern. Behind a wall is the main restaurant. It is differentiated by additions like white tablecloths. I understand there is a third area, a restaurant for tasting menus in the center of the action in the kitchen. There were four of us. The other couple knew lots more about wine than us, so we deferred to them for wine selections. They wisely chose Spanish wines. The w8 r list is about 150+ pages long. (It is available online.). If you are a fan of French wines like us, there are few wines that have less than three digits to the left of the decimal point. We started with a white, which was from the by the glass list. Our server brought a plate of sliced octopus t9 the table as an amuse bouche. They brought bread and butter, bringing a separate selection for one diner who was gluten intolerant. I started with a flatbread grilled tart, cut into four pieces. It was $19 and was a size that could be shared. My entree was monkfish, which was over mash, as I recall. It was $39. It was quite good. Everyone else seemed pleased with their selections. Our server offered a choice of sparkling or still water, which was replenished during the meal. There was no charge. We did not order dessert, but orange jellies were presented at the end of the meal. It was a good experience overall. Are there negatives? Lunch for two (our share) was about $240. However, this is a Michelin two star restaurant and we are in midtown Manhattan.
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First word that comes to mind when summarizing the night is “effortless.” The staff were all very responsive without feeling overbearing, and everything was done with a high attention of detail, especially the plating. Very accommodating of a vegan diet and other preferences. Food was lovely — my omnivore partner thought the early dishes were the best, whereas I found the entrees to be standout. However, we both loved the second course — green asparagus and avocado marinated with english peas and basil. On the other hand, dessert was a bit rich, but that’s the only qualm of the night.
Modern restaurant in a good location. Great wine list, friendly staff. The food tastes good , isr nicely presented, nice but for 2 stars, not particularly creatively seasoned. No amuse gueules were served either. The staff were a bit too present, yet our jackets were not removed and a wardrobe was not visible. We're not talking about a storage facility for the bags. It was interesting to see how the tablecloths were smoothly ironed at side tables. Although we were asked at the reception about the occasion for our visit and we said that we were celebrating birthday, there was no attention as a surprise., as is usually the case in a restaurant of any category. You shouldn't have done that. Overall, it was ok, priced for the city also ok, but a small taste of clearance has remained.
My God. What a reataurant! Excellent and highly efficient service. The food is exquisite. We were 5 and had many combinations of a 3 course meal. Portions are small and delicious Expensive but must go !
This is our second time eating lunch at the Modern; we looked forward for a whole year since eating there last year. The flavors are creative and wonderful and the service is lovely (thank you Hope). The setting is light and welcoming as well. We are already planning to eat there on our next trip a year from now.
Great experience.
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