The Modern Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant New York

Address: 9 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +12123331220

Rating: 4.6
based on 309 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was beyond excellent, and the dessert, rice custard with apples, is one of the best desserts I’ve ever had."
  • "Amazing food, plated in a way that is both beautiful and fun."
  • "Their food is perfectly executed and portioned."
  • "Every other course we enjoyed was well-curated and delicious."
  • "Service and flavor of food, presentation was excellent."
  • "The food was not only delicious but also fascinating and artistic."
  • "The food was terrific and full of surprises."

Cons:

  • "Food is tasty but nothing special for a restaurant at this price point."
  • "While the steak tartare lacked flavor, the crispy potatoes were a standout delight."
  • "We sent 3 dishes back for being extremely salty."
  • "Most courses taste similarly with a strong flavor of olive oil."
  • "Although they were very good, nothing really blew our minds away."
  • "The gem lettuce was well plated but the charred avocado was barely noticeable and the flavor was overwhelmingly the tart buttermilk."
  • "Food was mediocre, not a Michelin start level!"

Service Experience

Pros:

  • "The hospitality was great too. They made us very comfortable and we could enjoy all dishes."
  • "Service was outstanding, and there was someone always there to help."
  • "Maître d noticed we were looking into the kitchen and offered us a tour."
  • "The staffs and servers were very friendly."
  • "Service is excellent, food is excellent."
  • "The service was flawless and matched the class of the food/venue."
  • "Service also very good."

Cons:

  • "Support staff wasn’t 100%."
  • "The 20-minute wait for menus and orders detracted from the relaxed atmosphere we were hoping for on our anniversary."
  • "Service was fakely nice, but felt very orchestrated, robotic."
  • "Bad service."
  • "Service was a little rushed and clumsy."
  • "Service from waitress was cold and unattentive."
  • "Service was kinda sloppy for a restaurant of this caliber and rating."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere of the Modern Bar Room was both inviting and enjoyable but unique in appearance."
  • "The atmosphere was spectacular and comforting."
  • "Even just the experience of sitting in the dining room is so darn civilized!"
  • "The bar is gorgeous (and fully stocked)!"
  • "The dining room is gorgeous, it has great lighting with high ceilings and the flower arrangements are such a nice touch."
  • "It's a gorgeous space, especially when you sit by the window to see into the courtyard."
  • "Beautiful modern atmosphere."

Cons:

  • "The atmosphere: nothing to talk about it."
  • "The interior decor is also nothing artistic even though it's in MoMA."
  • "The space between tables were closer than the ones at McDonald's."
  • "There atmosphere is good although the barroom area is quite noisy, makes it feel a bit less upscale than other places in that area."
  • "The 'weakest' part of the main dining hall was the interior environment (it felt kind of plain with the glass panels towering above the dining area)."
  • "Atmosphere is not good as well."
  • "It’s very noisy, you do not hear any music, and there is constant hustle around you."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "The prices for the bar menu were affordable for a 2-star Michelin restaurant."
  • "The wine list is spectacular, including many high-priced stars, but also economical gems."
  • "Good prices FOR THE TYPE OF DINING!"

Cons:

  • "Not worth the price."
  • "My only comment is that the price of the prix fixe could be lowered by removing the caviar for the signature dish (it is slightly overpriced)."
  • "If you have $250+ per person to waste, then it is the place."
  • "However, for $900 some serious work needs to be conducted."
  • "Neither my wallet nor my stomach were full afterwards."
  • "Small portions for big prices."
  • "To the extent that $450 per person for dinner and drinks can ever be said to be well-spent, it's well spent here."

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