A 2-Michelin-starred spot w/ inventive, creative cuisine. Upscale yet approachable ambiance, perfect for power lunches or special occasions.
This two-Michelin-starred establishment offers a refined French-inspired dining experience within Manhattan. Renowned for its creative and inventive cuisine, it's celebrated for dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious. The ambiance is sophisticated yet approachable, making it suitable for a variety of occasions, from special celebrations to power lunches.
The Modern's cuisine is French-inspired, with a focus on creative and inventive dishes that utilize high-quality ingredients. Reviewers frequently highlight unique offerings like the 'Eggs on Eggs on Eggs' and praise specific dishes such as the beef tartare and duck. The tasting menu is a popular choice, and while most feedback is positive, a few reviews noted that some dishes, while good, weren't exceptionally memorable.
"The 'Eggs on Eggs on Eggs' dish is frequently highlighted as a standout and memorable item. Other dishes like beef tartare, duck, and the steak tartare with potatoes have also received praise."
Customers generally have a very positive view of The Modern, frequently praising its inventive and high-quality food, sophisticated atmosphere, and excellent service. It's often recommended for special occasions and business lunches.
Important Note
Some reviewers noted that the wine pairing might be aggressively varied, suggesting bottles or cocktails as alternatives. One review mentioned a rare instance of disruptive young children in the dining room, though this was considered unusual.
"The Modern at MoMA was suggested as a suitable option for a swanky birthday dinner."
Positive"The Modern was able to accommodate the commenter's vegan fianc", even without a dedicated vegan menu, suggesting strong vegetarian accommodation capabilities."
Positive"The Modern's lunch prix fixe offers at least one vegetarian option per course. The commenter also suggests they might accommodate vegetarian diets for dinner/The Kitchen Table with advance notice."
Positive"Recommended for private dining for a group of 20 with a budget of up to $500 per person. It offers a wide range of cuisine options."
Positive"The user has a reservation for the Modern Kitchen Table experience on Saturday evening during their NYC trip."
Positive"The commenter recommended The Modern as a popular spot with relatively easy reservations, also suggesting the bar as a cheaper alternative to a table."
Positive"The Kitchen Table experience at The Modern is highly praised as one of the coolest and most memorable dining experiences a user has had."
Positive"The Modern has some tables with a seating setup where people can sit next to each other, which might be suitable for the original poster's request."
Positive"This user commented on having eaten at The Modern multiple times and noted that they had never eaten at the Kitchen Table, which looked fun."
Neutral"The user described their experience at The Modern Kitchen Table as fun, with everything being good. The 'eggs on eggs on eggs' dish was noted as a standout."
Positive"The Modern offers delicious and well-executed food at reasonable prices for their prix fixe. It's considered a safe choice."
Positive"The commenter enjoyed The Modern's prix fixe lunch, finding the lamb main course to be as good as the rest of the meal."
Positive"The Modern is suggested as a beautiful restaurant in NYC, suitable for an anniversary."
Positive"This user recommended The Modern for a tasting menu at lunch."
Positive"The Modern is mentioned as a solid choice."
Positive"The Modern is listed as a recommended dining option."
Neutral"The Modern is described as amazing, with the amuse bouche and eggs on eggs on eggs being highlights over the main courses."
Positive"The commenter suggests going with The Modern, implying it's a better choice than Kochi and Atoboy."
Positive"A recent lunch experience at The Modern was underwhelming, with only the amuse bouche and dessert being great. The starter (Lobster) and main (trout with shellfish sauce) were lackluster and felt disappointing for the price."
Negative"The food at The Modern is considered wonderful but less interesting compared to other options. It is a fun atmosphere and more casual than some other places mentioned."
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