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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019-5497
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MoMA features a variety of dining options created and operated by Danny Meyer's acclaimed Union Square Hospitality Group, including The Modern, a fine-dining restaurant that holds one Michelin star and three stars from The New York Times, and a pair of cafés, Cafe 2 and Terrace 5.
Located on the second floor, Cafe 2 offers an array of delicious and seasonal foods from Executive Chef Lynn Bound, including panini, handmade pastas, salumi, artisanal cheeses, salads, and soups, as well as sumptuous desserts. Orders are placed and paid for at the counter, and then plated and served to guests at communal tables. Italian wine selections are available by the glass or quartino.
Cafe 2 is open to Museum visitors only. Reservations are not accepted. Guests are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. All major credit cards are accepted.
Sat., Sun., Mon., Wed., Thu., 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fri., 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays
Museum admission is required for entry.
The Carroll and Milton Petrie Café
Terrace 5 is a full service café offering a seasonal menu of delicious à la carte savory selections complemented by an array of mouthwatering desserts. Wines are available by the quartino and glass, alongside a selection of distinctive seasonal cocktails and micro-brewed beers. This sophisticated, airy café is situated adjacent to the Painting and Sculpture Galleries, and enjoys a spectacular fifth-floor view of The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden and the surrounding skyline, with outdoor terrace dining available seasonally. Terrace 5 features Danish furniture and tableware from leading modernist designers and manufacturers, including Arne Jacobsen, Georg Jensen, and Fritz Hansen.
Terrace 5 is open to Museum visitors only. Reservations are not accepted. Guests are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. All major credit cards are accepted.
Sat., Sun., Mon., Wed., Thu., 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fri., 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays
Museum admission is required for entry.
The Modern offers the original, French-American cuisine of Alsatian-born Executive Chef Gabriel Kreuther, with desserts by Pastry Chef Marc Aumont. In addition to the Dining Room, which overlooks The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, The Modern offers The Bar Room—a more casual dining and bar area—and two private dining rooms. A separate street-level entrance on West Fifty-third Street allows guests to enjoy the restaurant and bar beyond Museum hours.
The Modern won the 2006 James Beard Foundation Awards for both "Best New Restaurant" and "Outstanding Restaurant Design." The Modern holds Three Stars from The New York Times and one Michelin star. For information and reservations, call (212) 333-1220 or visit www.themodernnyc.com.
The Modern
Lunch: Monday–Friday, 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Dinner: Monday–Thursday, 5:30–10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5:30–11:30 p.m.
The Bar Room
Monday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
