The Modern
4.6(2,771)
Restaurant
About
The Modern offers refined French/New American cuisine in a sleek, modernist setting overlooking MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. Its tasting menus showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients with playful, contemporary twists, ideal for business lunches or elegant dinners.
With a focus on attentive, seamless service and a sophisticated atmosphere, The Modern suits corporate gatherings seeking a polished dining experience. Private seating options include The Kitchen Table, providing an immersive view into the kitchen for groups up to four, perfect for intimate meetings or client dinners.
Best for
- Client dinners with refined seasonal tasting menus
- Executive lunches with garden views at MoMA
- Intimate team celebrations with attentive service
Standout features
Location
Views of MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden
The dining room overlooks the museum’s iconic sculpture garden, offering a serene and artistic backdrop that complements the modernist interior design.
Culinary Experience
Innovative tasting menus by Chef Thomas Allan
Guests can choose between two tasting menus—Impressions and Abstractions—featuring contemporary French/New American dishes with seasonal ingredients and playful twists, including standout seafood and lamb courses.
Exclusive Seating
The Kitchen Table with front-row kitchen views
A private table for up to four guests located inside the kitchen, offering an immersive dining experience with an enhanced tasting menu by the Executive Chef.
At a glance
Location & hours
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Hours
Sunday12 – 2:30pm, 5 – 9pm
Monday12 – 2:30pm, 5 – 9pm
Tuesday12 – 2:30pm, 5 – 9pm
Wednesday12 – 2:30pm, 5 – 9pm
Thursday12 – 2:30pm, 5 – 9pm
Friday12 – 2:30pm, 5 – 9:30pm
Saturday12 – 2:30pm, 5 – 9:30pm
Rated 4.6 on Google · 2,771 reviews