The Bar Room at The Modern

The causal, vibrant, and bustling space serves small plates of rustic, Alsatian cuisine. In addition to accepting reservations, The Bar Room welcomes guests on a walk-in basis. A separate street level entrance on west 53rd allows customers to enjoy the restaurant beyond museum hours.

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9 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave) New York , NY 10019 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Alexandra Leite

Danny Meyer does it again. Have not been that happy at a restaurant since Eleven Madison Park . Sit at the bar -or not- and let Antonio be your man: tuna with cucumber , lobster and egg , rabbit . Amen.

Andrea Barrezueta

10-top of foodies and everyone loved it, especially the scallops with cauliflower , the steak tartare , brussel sprouts and last but not least the crispy chicken . Job well done The Modern!

M23

I love their cocktails ! Some of the best bartenders I've seen in NY. I disagree with this place being touristy . I come here often as I live next door and have often run into many people I know.

The Corcoran Group

Sublime and peaceful dining experience. Try any of the tasting menus with wine , they’re well worth the price. Nice place to take a break and have a drink while exploring MoMA.

Renaud #

Everything ????. But I am partial to the flavorful “Tarte Flambée”. Gratuity included.

Andres Zirlinger

Sophisticated and interesting food. Would recommend for brunch if you want to try the incredible Modern food without spending that much

Serious Eats

One of Danny Meyer 's fine-dining restaurants ; we'd recommend sitting in the more casual Bar Room for equally delicious fare at lower prices.

eric bornemann

One if the most beautiful bars in Manhattan with good drinks and food as an added benefit.

Lili

The bartenders here are the best! Not only are they knowledgable with wine and cocktails , they also give great recommendations for restaurants .

Rodrigo Boschini

Awesome!!! Amazing food and service. Top 20 for sure!

Melissa Rogers

The more casual dining experience of Danny Meyer 's French-American, Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the MoMA's Sculpture Garden .

Miguel de Leon

All day dining yo. Bar seats are clutch but the low tables are also pretty good. Never fail to order foie gras .

Matteo P.

Very good food. But very crowded and zero social distance. You basically eat with your neighbors

Daniel Barnett

Nice way to sample a Michelin Star restaurant . Bar at the Modern does not disappoint.

Angie Aldana

Cute place, drinks are pretty good as well . Would recommend if you are in the area!

Julie N

Scallops are delicious -- shrimp fritters , tuna sliders & fried oysters are just fair

Eater

The tarte flambee is one of the best bar snacks in NYC. [Eater 38 Member]

Chefs Feed

Michael Lomonaco, chef of Porterhouse , eats here on his nights off. He loves the Slow-poached farm egg w/ Maine lobster . Read more

Rebecca Yi

Service and food seem to have gone a bit downhill after gratuity has become included and the chef changed. Not sure if it really lives up to its reputation anymore.

Adrienne S

The Kina Cocktail was great - Gin , Cocchi Americano , Blanc Vermouth , Sherry - dry and nice for sipping.

Elisa

The Alsatian tarte with the smoked bacon comes like a flatbread pizza and is delicious!

WICT Leadership Conference

Less formal than the Modern, more relaxed and casual atmosphere suitable for drinks. Serves small plates (tapas style ) Alsatian cuisine. Read more

HOBNOB Magazine

I just adore this place, decor-wise and food-wise. Prefer the bar room over the dining room. The mushroom soup is healthy and delicious.

Margarita Krup

Great cocktails . Also try the tarte flambé

Jeein Bean

This place is so good that it hurts. The best place to come and unwind from the hectic NYC day

Kareem Kouddous

Fine dining in a beautiful space. Make sure to get three courses as the portions are "nouvelle" Read more

Sinem

Delicious Food & warm & great service

Ashley Naporlee

Serious craft cocktails . Sit at the bar ; gratuity included

Marylouise Caldwell

Scallops with broccoli light but delicious:-) I recommend.

Elvis Rodricks

wine selection was impressive

Peter Romaniello

Sit at the bar talk to the bartenders ( Sarah was lovely ) get a nosh and the modern martini !!!!

Augusto Lima

Fillet mignon Wellington for two. Very good.

natalie kay

Steak tartare ! Very delicious.

mathew d

All the cocktails and wine are phenomenal .. Perfectly balanced. Sarah is a pleasure

Reemz

The upside down tuna tartare is fantastic!!

Carrie Chan

Early birthday dinner !

Joanne Allison

The bruschetta taster is excellent.

KBarnes

Try the Duck Confit and Beignets may rival Cafe Du Monde!

Russell Parker

Sea bass and crab fritters

saharat s

Eating at the bar is the most fun

Robert Ludlum

Best wine list in town !

Cate W

The entire experience

Alexia Kaye

good food. Never coming back after my friend got insulted by some lady (did she work herr?) who told us we were too loud . Its a bar room & made us uncomfortable. It was unprofessional and rude.

Denise H

Booked a table and still had to wait 25 min more. Not happy.

Marylouise Caldwell

New chef . I think its an improvement!!!

Olivia Oran

Upside down tuna tartare and long island duck !

Allison Jagtiani

The truffle oil popcorn is ridiculous! Yummm

Allen

Cocktails .

Chris Reardon

Don't order the ice cream . You get half a scoop. Ridiculous.

Maria

Bad service. Do not come here.

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