The Modern - The Bar Room – French
Perched within the artistic pulse of the Museum of Modern Art, this lively destination blends sleek, contemporary design with a warm, convivial spirit that invites lingering over artfully composed plates. The kitchen delivers a masterclass in modern French refinement, where the delicate crunch of an Alsatian tarte flambée and the velvety textures of seasonal creations are served against a backdrop of polished marble and vibrant city energy. It is a sophisticated haven where culinary precision meets the effortless elegance of a gallery, transforming every meal into a curated celebration of flavor and style.
9, West 53rd Street +1-212-333-1220 https://www.themodernnyc.com/Rating: 4.6/5 (355 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, plant-based, low-sodium, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, carnivore, tlc, detox, volumetrics, raw-food, low-fodmap, aip, alkaline, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise the phenomenal food quality, highlighting standout dishes like the heirloom tomato toast, rabbit tagliatelle, and the unique hot dog with caviar. While experiences with service vary from "tight" and professional to occasionally disjointed during seating changes, guests frequently commend the staff's grace in handling mistakes, often surprising tables with complimentary treats. The atmosphere is celebrated for being spacious enough for business lunches yet special enough for celebrations, with desserts like the Mont Blanc and chocolate creations receiving universal ac
Menu
Lunch - Prix Fixe Options
Pricing options for the lunch service.
- Three Course Prix Fixe - $115: Three course lunch menu
- Tasting Menu - $275: Full tasting menu experience
- Wine Pairing - $80: Optional wine pairing
- Discovery Pairing - $195: Optional discovery wine pairing
- Reserve Pairing - $350: Optional reserve wine pairing
Lunch - First Course
Selections for the first course of the lunch menu.
- eggs on eggs on eggs - $75: Supplement charge applies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- badger flame beets: chicories and passionfruit vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- chilled scallops: cara cara orange and bonito cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- pumpkin ravioli: meyer lemon, coriander and shellfish broth Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Lunch - Second Course
Selections for the second course of the lunch menu.
- grilled madai: sauteed baby squid and shishito peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- roasted heritage chicken: glazed farro and chanterelles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- poached lobster: maitake mushrooms and pimenton Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Candida, Lectin-Free
- lamb saddle: japanese sweet potato, quince and cumin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Lunch - Dessert
Dessert selections for the lunch menu.
- chocolate opera cake: sunflower dulcey and coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- apple: dulce de leche and buckwheat Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- chai ice cream: lemongrass-poached pear and burnt maple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- tête de moine: apricots and shaved fennel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating
Dinner - Menu: Impressions
A set dinner menu. Price per person: $175.
- Menu: Impressions (Per Person) - $175: Full menu price
- peekytoe crab: avocado and gordal olive Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Candida
- chilled scallops: cara cara orange with bonito cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Candida, Lectin-Free
- pepita sourdough: cultured butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- day boat halibut: pumpkin dumplings, and shellfish broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- white truffle risotto - $100: aged parmesan (Supplement) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- poached lobster: maitake and pimenton Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- lamb saddle: japanese sweet potato, quince and cumin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Candida
- green apple: buckwheat and dulce de leche sabayon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Dinner - Menu: Abstractions
A set dinner menu. Price per person: $275.
- Menu: Abstractions (Per Person) - $275: Full menu price
- peekytoe crab: avocado and gordal olive Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- eggs on eggs on eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Candida, Lectin-Free
- chilled scallops: cara cara orange with bonito cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- pepita sourdough: cultured butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- day boat halibut: pumpkin dumplings, and shellfish broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- dry aged duck: red endive and coffee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Detox, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- white truffle risotto - $100: aged parmesan (Supplement) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- australian wagyu beef: glazed crosnes and jura wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- frozen basil and pear sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- green apple: buckwheat and dulce de leche sabayon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
New Year's Eve - First Seating
5pm - 7pm. Price: $350 per person.
- First Seating Menu (Per Person) - $350: Full menu price
- Wine Pairing - $195: Optional wine pairing
- peekytoe crab: avocado and gordal olive Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- eggs on eggs on eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- lobster marinated with black truffle: radicchio and burrata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- day boat halibut: pumpkin dumplings, and shellfish broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- 45 day dry-aged beef ribeye: japanese sweet potato and steak sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins
- winter citrus and champagne Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- selection of sweets Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
New Year's Eve - Second Seating
7:30pm - 9:30pm. Price: $495 per person.
- Second Seating Menu (Per Person) - $495: Full menu price
- Wine Pairing - $225: Optional wine pairing
- peekytoe crab: avocado and gordal olive Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- eggs on eggs on eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- lobster marinated with black truffle: radicchio and burrata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- hand-cut capellini: king crab glazed in a shellfish broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- crescent farms roasted duck: arugula pesto and chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida
- 45 day dry-aged beef ribeye: japanese sweet potato and steak sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins
- winter citrus and champagne Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- gianduja hot chocolate and selection of sweets Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
The Kitchen Table
An enhanced tasting menu by Executive Chef Thomas Allan, offering a front-row seat in the heart of the restaurant’s kitchen.
- Kitchen Table Experience - $345: Enhanced tasting menu
Frequently Asked Questions about The Modern - The Bar Room
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking sophisticated French cuisine in an artistic setting will enjoy this venue, ideal for business lunches or special celebratory occasions.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Rated 4.6/5, this sophisticated French restaurant offers an atmosphere celebrated for being special enough for occasions and professional, graceful service.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Diners celebrate the atmosphere for being spacious enough for business lunches yet special enough for occasions, featuring vibrant city energy.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Modern - The Bar Room has an overall rating of 4.6/5 based on the provided restaurant data and reviews.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- The restaurant provides good value with a moderate ($$) price level and a 4.6/5 rating for its phenomenal food quality.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The Modern - The Bar Room has a total of 355 reviews according to the provided rating count data.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Located in the Museum of Modern Art, this French restaurant features rabbit tagliatelle, heirloom tomato toast, and a 4.6/5 rating.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the heirloom tomato toast, rabbit tagliatelle, hot dog with caviar, eggs on eggs on eggs, and poached lobster.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Poached lobster, peekytoe crab, and roasted duck are keto and gluten-free, while lamb saddle is gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Supported diets include keto, gluten-free, paleo, and vegetarian, featured in dishes like poached lobster, lamb saddle, and white truffle risotto.
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