The Morgan Dining Room
The Morgan Dining Room
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Back in 2006, this spectacular dining room received two stars from the New York Times, which hailed it as "probably the best museum canteen in New York City." I agree!
Between the gorgeous museum and this special eatery, going to the Morgan is a great date place. The dining room was actually once the dining room in this fancy mansion. We sat right next to the beautifully carved fireplace. Service rises to the occasion, as does the food.
There is a splendid assortment of $11 mixed drinks with an old time-y feel (a classic Rob Roy, circa 1890, anyone?), along with $6 beer and $10-$14 wines by the glass.
All the menu entrees are thoughtful, creative and some even tie into the exhibits. I chowed down with the basic $22 roast chicken, which was tender and sheathed in a bit of exquisitely crispy skin. Our other order was the lovely $23.75 dayboat cod.
Lunch came with a choice of perfect rolls. We liked the whole grain and swooned over the olive bread. There's even detail to the butter, which comes flecked with a confetti of flavorful herbs.
Bookmark this place for a hot date with someone who enjoys flirting over conversations about art. P.S. — There's also a more moderately priced cafe, which I want to check out too.