If you are enjoying your time at the Met and don’t want to step out, check out the amazing dining options available at the Met.
For a fine dining experience, you can come exclusively to visit the Michelin restaurant open to the public on reservations.
Metropolitan Museum of Art Restaurant Choices
Do note that the food and drinks are not included with your ticket or tour. The following food options are available inside the Met:
Petrie Court Cafe
Menu | Floor 1
Sunday–Tuesday and Thursday: 11 am – 4 pm
Friday and Saturday: 11 am – 8 pm
Enjoy a little treat while looking over the courtyard view with trees, the lawn and the hills. You can have a light snack while making your own artwork.
This cafe is only open to members of the Met.
Met Balcony Lounge
Seasonal Menu | Floor 2
Monday–Tuesday: 11 am – 4.45 pm
Thursday: 11 am – 4.45 pm
Friday: 11 am – 8.45 pm
Saturday: 11 am–8.45 pm
Sunday: 11 am–4.45 pm
(last seating, 1 hour before closing)
Weekend Member Mornings 9 am – 10 am
Recently renovated, this quiet break from the rush of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is worth the visit.
At this members-only site, you can have a quick bite and drinks. The peace and quiet at the Balcony Lounge are completely different from New York City.
The Met Dining Room
Menu | Floor 4
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 11:30 am–3:15 pm
Friday and Saturday: 11:30 am–3:15 pm and 5–7:45 pm
If you’re looking for a more relaxed atmosphere for your meal, head to the Met Dining Room.
Here, you can order any combination of three dishes for a three-course meal that you can design.
Make an appointment during the day and enjoy the view of Central Park. This restaurant is open to all visitors.
The Eatery
Menu | Ground Floor
Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Sunday: 11 am – 4 pm
For a casual dining experience at the cafeteria, you can visit the Eatery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
In the basement of the building, the quick service will not interrupt your museum exploration.
The Cantor Roof Garden Bar
Floor 5 | Closed for the Season
If you are up at the Roof Top Garden of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can soak in the Manhattan skyline as you eat.
This seasonal experience is a must-try during the summer. Allow yourself a cocktail or a little appetizer, and soak in the famous New York skyline over the horizon!
The American Wing Cafe
Menu | Floor 1
Sunday–Tuesday and Thursday: 11 am–4 pm
Friday and Saturday: 11 am–8 pm
The cuisine accompanies the artwork in the American wing of the museum. These dishes inspired by the USA’s history complete your experience.
Great Hall Balcony Cafe
Menu | Floor 2
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, 11 am – 4.15 pm
Friday and Saturday, 11 am – 8.15 pm
Open on Friday and Saturday evenings, the live music gives you an escape while overlooking the lobby.
The evenings are for live classical music. So, if you are at the Met between 4 pm and 8.30 pm, stop by and enjoy the ambiance at this cafe.
Trie’s Cafe
Menu | Ground Floor | Closed for the Season
The Met Cloisters also has an eatery for its visitors, King John’s Tavern.
Even if you are at the Met, this British pub is just 0.2 miles (322 m) away, so stop by for a British beer and comfort food in the ambiance of Medieval Europe.
Lunch near Metropolitan Museum of Art
There are many restaurants within walking distance from the Met as it is close to the nerve center of the city.
Depending on how far you’re willing to go, these are the top picks for a meal near the museum:
Restaurants within 0.5 miles (805 m)
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Caravaggio Get Directions Menu | A classic restaurant with the main appeal being its Italian cuisine and modern art collection. | Monday to SundayLunch 12 pm – 3 pmDinner 5 pm – 10 pm |
| The Mark Restaurant Get Directions Menu | A mix of a bistro and restaurant makes French dishes more accessible to the tourist market. | Monday to SundayBreakfast 7 am – 11 am All Day Dining 11 am – 1 am Saturday & SundayBrunch 11 am – 3 pm |
| Sistina Get Directions Menu | This Italian restaurant is perfect for an intimate, romantic lunch. | Monday to SundayLunch 12 pm – 3 pmDinner 5 pm – 10 pm |
| Kappo Massa Get Directions Menu | There is no doubt that in Japanese food, when you can get it fresh, you should have Sashimi or Sushi. | Monday to SaturdayLunch 12 pm – 2.30 pmDinner 5.30 pm – 10 pm |
| Serafina Fabulous Pizza 79th Get Directions Menu | The happy fusion of Italian cuisine and New York style pizza. Enjoy this roof terrace outside the museum in the heart of Manhattan. | BreakfastMonday – Friday: 7 am – 10.30 amSaturday – Sunday: 8 am – 11 amAll Day DiningSunday – Thursday: 12 pm – 10 pmFriday – Saturday: 12 pm – 11 pm |
Restaurants within 1 mile (1.6 km)
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Dos Toros Taqueria Get Directions Menu | This Mexican restaurant gives you the option to customize your meals. | Monday to SundayAll Day Dining 11.30 am – 10.30 pm |
| Jacob’s Pickles Get Directions Menu | Pick from different comfort foods of the Southern cuisine. Their speciality is pickles, but make sure to try Fried Chicken. | Monday to ThursdayAll Day Dining 10 am – 2 am Friday 10 am – 4 amSaturday 9 am – 4 amSunday 9 am – 2 am |
| Daniel Get Directions Menu | Never find the same menu twice. This French restaurant keeps rotating its tasting menu. | Tuesday to SundayDinner 5 pm – 10 pm |
| The Ribbon Get Directions Menu | Here is a blend of French and American cuisine where you can get the best of both worlds. | Wednesday to FridayLunch 11 am to 4 pm Saturday & SundayBrunch 11 am – 3 pm DinnerSunday to Wednesday4 pm – 10 pmThursday to Saturday4 pm – 11 pm |
| Maman Get DirectionsMenu | If you’re peckish, you will find unique rustic delights at this French cafe. | Monday to FridayAll Day Dining 7.30 am – 6 pm Saturday to SundayAll Day Dining 8 am – 6 pm |
| Playa Betty’s Get Directions Menu | Enjoy the coastal Mexican food that brings seafood into the popular dishes. | Everyday BrunchOpening to 3.30 pm (Bottomless until 3 pm) Monday to Thursday11 am – 10 pm Friday11 am – 12 am Saturday10.30 am – 12 am Sunday10.30 am – 10 pm |
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