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  • 5/5 Earnest L. 5 months ago on Google • 109 reviews
    Champagne and Fried Chicken concept was awesome and super fun for a fine dining restaurant. Bread was incredible. Lobster and crab entrees were pretty good, but the chicken and bread were absolute hitters.
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  • 3/5 Tony Y. 7 months ago on Google • 354 reviews
    We came here for the restaurant week menu where 1 appetizer and 1 entree costs $45. The presentation looked amazing and so did some flavors, but several dishes tasted way too salty. The sauce in the lobster, pork belly, steak tartare, and the tarte flambee were all extremely salty. The sauce in the salmon was too fatty for the already fatty piece of salmon. While the dishes were cooked well, the saltiness overpowered everything else. Portions were small and not filling, but that's to be expected of restaurant week and these prices. Service was excellent. The atmosphere looked like a cafeteria.
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  • 5/5 Jia S. 3 months ago on Google • 483 reviews New
    A wonderful memorable lunch experience. Started with a tasty apple cocktail, bread, steak tartare delish, crispy potato not oily. Really piled on shaved truffles over pasta. Steak medallions tender and juicy. Only hiccup came at end of meal. In a zealous search for an appripriate tote for the doggie bag, it took ~10 min. wait at reception after end of meal to get it in a MOMA tote.

  • 5/5 Daphne S. 6 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    The restaurant week was a couple of great weeks to grab a bite at these places. Got the table for lunch and tried different items. The chilled melon gazpacho with crab and sesame tasted like cool summer with a Thai flair. Steak tartare with crispy potatoes is creamy with a bit of citrusy and sweet note. Lobster with coco beans and pickled garlic in a broth like dish. My friend really liked it. I had the crispy salmon, charred cucumbers and crunchy lentils. The salmon skin is crsipy and the fish is not over cooked and tasted super tender. I also really like the bread and the dip, however these came so late into the game (30 mins after we were told the bread was coming) that we were not very happy. My friend had sweet corn financier, cherries and almonds, and I had frozen espresso with vanilla and cocoa nibs. I like the foam and the granola like texture of the nibs. Yeah, the bread and the dip really were a winner. And their water glassware is beautiful.
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  • 5/5 Jack Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Once my reservation to here was confirmed, I was very excited, as I thought that I would not be able to get a reservation. Bread: fluffy yet dense. A soft bread that had layers. Pretty tasty with the butter. Probably the best table bread I have had. Steak tartar with crispy potatoes: steak was diced, a bit chewy. Really came together with the bits of onions and acidic sauce. Had to have everything together to get full effect of textures and tastes. Crispy potatoes had the texture of a nice, soft baked potato on the inside. Roasted chicken with cauliflower and foie gras: The first bite of of the chicken was warm and familiar. I realized it was quite similar to rotisserie chicken, but it was not overly salty like rotisserie chicken can be. The skin was crispy. It was a bit hard to cut into the chicken at times, but it pulled apart smoothly. The sauce was bright, caramelly, and notes of flavors that I really could not describe by taste. The only thing I imagined was that the flavors were similar to spring time flowers that bloom quickly and disappear just as quick. The foie gras had a unique flavor, and a stronger aftertaste. Hard for me to describe. The clauiflower was tender, but still had a snap. All in all, I enjoyed my lunch and I am glad that I came here during the NYC Restaurant week. At the end, I was surprised at how full I was. Would I come again? I would, but to try the other dishes. While it was not mind blowing, I did enjoy my meal and the service, and would definitely recommend it to anyone curious about the experience. I would rate this at four stars, but as this was a part of NYC Restaurant week, I rated this at five stars instead.
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  • 5/5 Claire M. 2 months ago on Google • 256 reviews New
    Great deal for restaurant week! My favorite dishes were the apricot pork, the sunchoke soup, and the winter citrus dessert. Everyone at my table loved the desserts so highly recommend the $60 menu. Good mocktail options too for those of us doing dry January. Only downside is the room is packed with tables and get a bit loud.

  • 4/5 Lisa T. 3 weeks ago on Google • 201 reviews New
    It’s a very modern atmosphere, but the placement of the tables was quite strange and slanted facing the bar and exit. We tried the steak tartare, cauliflower, lobster pasta, truffle ravioli, rhubarb dessert. The cauliflower stood out. The steak tartare was decent, but the other dishes kind of fell flat. Not sure I would come back at this price point. I had the apple and stone fruit drinks. Those were decent, but nothing that would be so memorable.

  • 5/5 Dejanire B. 2 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    We had the caviar hot dogs, the steak tartare, and the dessert which was pudding with rum and raisins ice cream. Each dish was so tasty. The dessert, hands down, one of the best I have ever had in my life! OMG everything was too good. Staff super friendly too! Can’t wait to go back
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  • 5/5 Charles L. 4 years ago on Google
    I've made several visits to The Bar Room over the past couple of years and I've never been disappointed. The classics (Tarte Flambe, Charred Avocado, Steak Tartare, Carrot Rillettes) are obviously great choices and worth having if you only get to make one visit. But on my latest visit I was astounded by just how great everything was. If I have a meal where one of the dishes is a Religious Experience, I consider myself lucky. But when I have a meal where dish after dish after dish is an R.E. (Yes, the Bar Room delivered on that)? I must have died and gone to heaven. Appetizers: The Shaved Fennel Salad (smoked salmon and grapefruit) was dressed perfectly and demonstrated solid taste and texture complexity in every bite. This is not just some fennel, salmon, and grapefruit thrown in a bowl and tossed with some dressing. It is ultra refinement of exactly the right pieces, sizes and quantity of fennel, with exactly the right pieces, sizes and quantity of smoked salmon (with equally top drawer execution of the smoking), with exactly the right pieces, sizes and quantity of grapefruit... dressed perfectly. That's a lot to say about one little salad, right? Yeah, but it was one heck of a salad. An R.E. White Asparagus Soup: ultra refined tastes and textures. Yes, I'm saying that about a mere soup. Morel Mushroom Fricassee: each bite was different: Sometimes subtle sweetness from the corn and sometimes interesting acidity from the pickled shallots, but always beautiful textures on the palate.Caviar Soldier: maximum indulgence. But every appetizer always has ultra refined tastes and textures (are you sensing a common theme here?). Entrees: I'll skip the entrees because they were all great. That's not to undermine them either. They are all worth having. Desserts: the menu seems to change fairly frequently with no one recurring signature dish. But trust me that this is a good thing, not a bad thing, and I don't mean that in a negative way either. Every dessert I've ever had at the Bar Room, bar none (pardon the pun), has been excellent. So why is it a good thing that they change the dessert menu relatively frequently? It's simple: It's practically a sport to see what incredible creations the evil geniuses will come up with next. Most recently, the Rice Pudding (rhubarb and jasmine ice cream) was mind blowing with ultra refined tastes and textures (I know, I know, I sound like a broken record). I recall a Sweet Potato Parfait some months ago, which on the surface sounded mundane, but was a religious experience. These are not sloppy, in-your-face sweet, throw it down on the plate, desserts cooked up by some pastry chef who is not the equal of the Executive Chef. These are ultra refined, complex tastes and textures that are the equal of every dish you've had leading up to the finale. Service: excellent of course. You wouldn't expect anything but warm, attentive, down-to-earth, sincerely friendly, and knowledgable from a place of this caliber. The wait staff, Somms, bus-people, runners were all consummate professionals. Tipping: I have to say that although it has taken some getting used to on my part, and although I know the front of the house doesn't like it, Danny Meyer's "Hospitality Included", No Tipping policy at all of his properties is a big bonus for the customer. In a traditional tipping environment, it's always awkward to know how much tip to leave on the wine portion of the bill vs the food. And should one include the all-too-many state and local extras (e.g. SF's living wage tax) in the calculation? It's much easier if the restaurant just tells me how much to pay, end of story. The staff clearly understands the idiom of "the customer is always right" and never bats an eyelash when I make seemingly goofy requests. The scene in the Bar Room is casual and quite diverse ranging from the midtown locals who come in for a high end whisky with friends after work; to the tourists who bring their 2 year old and stroller just to get a rare whack at some New York City Michelin-starred food; to the jokers like me.
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  • 5/5 Gabriela E. M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a lovely experience. Everything about this was great. For starters we had the gem lettuce, avocado and smoked sturgeon and the steak tartare with crispy potatoes. The salad was so refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day! The steak was not traditional because it was coated with a delicious green sauce, but equally refreshing and delicious as a steak tartare should be. The potatoes are first boiled and then deep fried so you get a tender yet crispy bed to place the tartare over. Oh and they also bring table bread with butter which is fluffy and perfect for scooping out the juicy sauces that the dishes leave behind. For entrees we had the chicken and salmon. They’re on the smaller size, but it was a good portion considering you are at a fine dining restaurant. Both tender and perfectly cooked. The maitre’d, host, waiters and runners are all so respectful and make you feel like royalty. What caught us by surprise the most was that when caught peaking into the kitchen (drawn by those gorgeous white marble tops), we were actually invited to step into the kitchen for a tour. We got to see the kitchen in action and got a sneak peak of the preparation of some dishes. That’s a first! Definitely recommended. If not for their full menu, search for restaurant week and make a reservation with at least 2 weeks in advance.
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  • 5/5 Wilfred W. 7 months ago on Google
    I highly recommend sitting at the terrace on a nice day. The food itself is delicious, though some might find components of the dishes to be overseasoned, I found that taken as a whole everything was well balanced. Although dishes can be fairly complex, that fact is masked by the apparent simplicity and presentation of the dishes.
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  • 5/5 Yi-Hsiang L. 7 months ago on Google • 139 reviews
    My friend and I were lucky to ride the last wave of restaurant week. Both of us ordered the three-course set. The restaurant week menu comes with complimentary bread, which was so fluffy and combined well with the sauce. There's also an extra add-on fried chicken by ordering any sparkling wine. The wine was very smooth. The fried chicken was mediocre though. For the first dish, I ordered steak tartare. The most amazing part was the fried potatoes that came along. It was so crispy and seasoned so well that it was a wonderful experience to consume the potatoes and the steak tartare at the same time. For the second dish I ordered pork belly with eggplants. The pork was fried well and had a taste similar to Cantonese BBQ. For dessert I ordered pavlova. The pavlova tasted like cotton candies and the berries introduced another layer of flavor. For the restaurant week menu, I'd say this was way better than expected. I would definitely go again and try out their prix fix menu next time.

  • 5/5 Sonia W. 4 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Lunch at The Bar Room was a wonderful way to complement a visit to MoMA. The complimentary milk bread was yummy and the crispy skinned salmon with pistachios was delicious. (The plating was a little odd so included a second photo showing that the salmon was a decent size.) Service was excellent as well. Will definitely return!

  • 5/5 Georgi C. 6 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    I always make sure this is on my list of dining when I visit New York. Their drinks, food, service, and ambiance are spot on and consistent. They have Billecart Salmon by the glass (my ♥️). Tyler provided me excellent service at the bar. The new fall bread service and pasta dish are fantastic. All around a lovely evening!

  • 5/5 Dencil S. 4 years ago on Google
    Everything about this place was immaculate. From the decor, atmosphere, waiter, service and food. Wine pairing is a recommended. Food was delicious and the wine that came with each was a perfect match. The waiter knew details of each wine we tasted so we had an idea of where they came from. Service was extremely good. Had no complaints. Menu can seem pricey but it's something you won't regret spending your money on. Great place to take someone on a date if you're looking to impress.

  • 5/5 Michael H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, great food. It was birthday dinner and all staff treated us really specially. We were so happy!

  • 5/5 Tina CY C. 1 month ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    I brought my baby with a stroller. They gave us a spacious spot which is very nice! Food: scallops soup is my favorite (umami👍). Beef tartare with baked potato is awesome too! Great homemade pasta. It’s be nice if their cheese plate has a wider variety of selections.

  • 5/5 M K. 4 years ago on Google
    Overall excellent place. The food is top notch, the place is very elegant, and the services top tier. I came here for a restaurant week and a served brunch on a Sunday. Would definitely love to come back here again even if it's not restaurant week.

  • 4/5 Guilherme F. 8 months ago on Google
    Me and my sister had both the three course menu for $60 (discounted price). While the food was very good overall, it didn't live up to the standard expected from a 2 Michelin star restaurant. The dishes tasted premium and well-made, not sophisticated, if that makes sense. The tarte flambee was fantastic and steak tartare with fries was very good. The salmon was quite good and my sibling loved the zucchini ravioli with zucchini pesto. The desserts were subpar. The frozen espresso was too strong and the pavlova lacked creaminess. The service was punctual and polite, but not extraordinary. A waiter wrongfully delivered a martini to my table and our table on the terrace wasn't readily available, so we chose to dine at the bar room instead. The atmosphere of the bar room is casual and modern, therefore it's aligned with what it's intended from it, but the space was a bit underwhelming. There are no views to MoMA's garden, for instance and no artworks whatsoever. Overall, it was worth the experience, but I'm not sure if I'd come back. Perhaps a three course menu at Aquavit for $85 would be a better alternative. Check: 2*3 course menu ($120) + taxes + 20% in tips (you don't write it down on the check and leave the restaurant, you actually choose an option on the credit card terminal). Total of $154 for 2.

  • 4/5 William T. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was good very small portions and very high price. Its a look at me kind of place. Small Cheese board, Steak Tartare was mid size at best was good. The lamb was again a very small portion more of a tapas type dish than a entree. 1 beer 1 coffee came to $115.00

  • 5/5 David K. 4 years ago on Google
    We had lunch in the bar/lounge and it was a great experience. First the staff is so well trained and attentive. They are as good as it gets. We loved watching the open kitchen. So much attention on every detail for the plating. We shared the scallops that were cooked perfectly and served in an amazing sauce. Also shared the Black Truffle Cavatelli that was out of this world. Also enjoyed the Rose champagne recommended by the friendly and helpful som. One of the nicest lunches we have ever had and can't believe it is located in the heart of a museum--even better!

  • 5/5 Nick L. 4 years ago on Google
    Dishes were very tastey and unique, dessert was outstanding. Service and management were very friendly. Ambience at the bar room was less stuffy than regular fine dinning but still very sophisticated. Also great value.

  • 5/5 Alan V. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best meals I have ever had in my life. Everything was amazing, from the quality of the ingredients, the amazing flavors combinations that my tongue and nose perceived for the first time and amazing presentation. Staff were also really friendly and helpful. We dined at the Bar room which has an a la carte menu. Our favorite dishes were the hamachi (high grade with tons of fat) sour melon, foie gras stuffed chicken, scallops and the sorrel ice cream. The other two desserts were also exceptional and we were very impressed.

  • 5/5 Peter P. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to go for a snack and a drink in the afternoon. The Tarte Flambe is highly recommended. Evening meals are just as wonderful.

  • 1/5 Fatemeh G. 2 years ago on Google
    The good reviews were definitely made by their own staff. The menu doesn't have anything to offer, the vibe is nothing special, and the staff... All made the WORST EXPERIENCE I have ever had in NYC! Look at the oysters below, you get something better than this anywhere, and you don't have to pay $30 😐

  • 5/5 Cindy W. 2 years ago on Google
    A simply delightful Restaurant Week (RW) experience! Extra points for restaurants that showcase their regular lunch menu items on the RW menu! Making reservations was super easy on Resy. When my boss decided to call me 30 mins before my lunch reservation on a Friday, I called the restaurant with my updated arrival time, and they were very appreciative. After being promptly seated, two very friendly servers came over to offer us complimentary sparkling/still water. We decided to order a cocktail with our meal. I mean...why not? TGIF!! I got the Ginger, and it was delicious (be aware that the ginger taste was prominent). My bf got the Coffee, and it tasted like a spiked cold brew. We started with steak tartare and the gem salad. As much as I did enjoy the steak tartare (with crunchy potatoes), it was good but nothing special. But the gem salad was a real treat. The dressing was very tasty, and the entire dish was super refreshing. I never knew lettuce could taste this good. For the main, we got the sea bass and duck. Wow!! While both dishes were great, I'd pick the duck over the fish if you must choose one. The duck had the right amount of fat, and it balanced so well with the radicchio. The fish dish came with some broth, so if you are looking for a comfort dish, that would be the one. Needless to say, after all that plus the bread, there was no room for any desserts. The service overall was attentive and not overwhelming. Our water glasses were constantly filled, and the food came out at the right tempo. Book this place before RW ends!!

  • 5/5 Michelle W. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely great great great place! Food was amazing and service was top notch. We came for restaurant week and as expected booked the table weeks ahead lol. Totally worth the efforts. The restaurant week menu is for lunch only, 45 for two courses and extra for dessert. For lots of the main course choices it would’ve cost 40 if order à la carte so definitely a great deal. You can taste the ingredients are very fresh and good quality. The seasoning was perfect to elaborate the ingredients tastes but not overwhelming. The presentation was beautiful. And even the brioche before meal was sooooo delicious that I had to shamelessly asked for another one lol. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cannot wait to come back for more!!

  • 5/5 HoniDijon 2 years ago on Google
    What an exceptional and inspired dining experience! The food is a delight for sophisticated palates with flavors that are innovative yet comforting and familiar at the same time. The service is truly extraordinary - and thanks to Vanessa and the team at The Bar Room at The Modern for making us feel like guests instead of customers. Can’t wait to return!

  • 4/5 Uyen N. 1 year ago on Google
    The Bar Room, at the Modern (2 Michelin stars), offers a pretty good deal for restaurant week lunch menu. Overall, the food is pretty good. The ravioli is interesting. The mushroom is torched, I believe, making it a little crispy and smoky. The chicken has a hint of truffle, but I don't really taste any foie gras. The salad is a little too sour for my taste but it is still yummy. Tarte flambee is really delicious! The dessert is probably my least favorite - a little tangy, and I just don't really like the taste in general. I'd definitely come back for a restaurant week deal like this ($45/person). Currently, there is no reservation available for lunch, but they do take walk in! We came right when they opened and we got seated immediately.

  • 5/5 Jiaqi L. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely worth it! I had oyster for the first course, duck for the entree, and chestnut dessert. Oyster and duck are delicious!!! The dessert looks beautiful but the taste is not so good, still worth trying! My first idea after finishing the lunch is to bring my family back here again! Nice service and cozy environment. Highly recommend!


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