In Room Dining - New York City

This was one of the best meals I’ve ever experienced. Everything was outstanding, from the quality of the ingredients to the incredible flavor combinations that delighted my palate and nose for the very first time, not to mention the beautiful presentation. The staff were friendly and attentive as well. We dined in the Bar room, which offers an à la carte menu. Our favorite dishes included the high-grade hamachi with a rich layer of fat, the sour melon, foie gras-stuffed chicken, scallops, and the sorrel ice cream. The other two desserts we tried were also exceptional, and we were thoroughly impressed.

What an absolutely fantastic place! The food was incredible, and the service was exceptional. We visited during restaurant week and, as expected, had reserved our table weeks in advance – it was definitely worth the effort. The restaurant week menu is available for lunch only, priced at $45 for two courses, with an extra charge for dessert. Many of the main course options would have cost $40 if ordered à la carte, making it a great deal. You can truly taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients. The seasoning was just right, enhancing the flavors without being overpowering. The presentation was gorgeous as well. Even the brioche served before the meal was so delicious that I couldn't help but ask for another! Thank you for a wonderful experience! I can't wait to return for more!

The Bar Room at The Modern, which holds 2 Michelin stars, offers a great deal for its restaurant week lunch menu. Overall, the food is quite good. The ravioli is intriguing, featuring torched mushrooms that add a crispy, smoky flavor. The chicken has a subtle hint of truffle, though I didn’t really detect any foie gras. The salad leans a bit too sour for my liking, but it’s still enjoyable. The tarte flambée is absolutely delicious! The dessert, however, is probably my least favorite; it's a bit tangy, and I didn’t care for the flavor overall. I would definitely return for a deal like this at $45 per person. Currently, they aren’t accepting lunch reservations, but they do welcome walk-ins! We arrived right as they opened and were seated immediately.

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.

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.