How to Get a Reservation at The Modern in New York
The Modern is the Michelin-starred restaurant inside MoMA in Midtown. The short answer: it books on a rolling window that fills fast in the formal dining room, so the release minute and cancellation watching are the realistic ways in.
The short answer
The Modern opens reservations on a rolling window a set number of days in advance, with the formal Dining Room clearing quickly and the more casual Bar Room easier to book. After the initial drop, same-week cancellations are the realistic path. Confirm the current platform and release time on the live listing before planning.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
What it is known for and where it sits
Inside the Museum of Modern Art on West 53rd Street in Midtown, The Modern is a Union Square Hospitality Group restaurant with a Michelin-starred formal Dining Room overlooking the sculpture garden, plus a livelier Bar Room. Refined, seasonal cooking and the museum setting make it a destination for both special occasions and a cultured lunch.
The formal Dining Room at prime dinner is hardest; the Bar Room and lunch are easier ways in.
- Consider the Bar Room or lunch for far better availability than the prime-dinner Dining Room.
- Be ready at the exact release minute for the formal room.
- Watch for cancellations in the final 48 hours before your date.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between the Dining Room and Bar Room at The Modern?
The Dining Room is the formal, Michelin-starred space with garden views and a tasting format, while the Bar Room is the more casual a la carte room. The Bar Room and lunch are easier to book if you want the kitchen without the hardest reservation.
How far in advance does The Modern open reservations?
It opens tables on a rolling window a set number of days ahead, and the formal room goes quickly. Confirm the current platform and release time on the live listing, and watch for cancellations near your date.
Can Rose book The Modern for me?
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.