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The Modern vs Minetta Tavern

The Modern and Minetta Tavern are both rated highly by writers. On balance, The Modern ranks marginally better than Minetta Tavern. The Modern ranks #10 in New York City with praise from 18 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and New York Times.

The Modern
The Modern
9 / 10
9 W. 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
From $90 /night
Concierge Concierge
"The Bar Room's menu of small plates is already the favorite with diners, but both spaces have ravishing Danish modern settings and Meyer's famously perfect service."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Side by side on the ground floor of the New York MoMA are two spots that compete for the title of the country's best museum restaurant."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Created by James Beard Award-winning chef Gabriel Kreuther, the menu includes Alsatian-influenced small plates, large plates, and sharable “bites.”" Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.6
""Pure class all the way", this Danny Meyer "triumph" is a "truly special" MoMA showcase for "inspired" French–New American cooking served by a "choreographed" team." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"All über-clean lines, buzzing art hounds and pricey prix fixes. Room is stunning, and the food is so spectacular, inventive, and strong on seafood."
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Minetta Tavern
Minetta Tavern
8 / 10
113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
From $31 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Despite the nightly star power, the menu—classic steak house meets neighborhood bistro—was designed with the recession in mind: not cheap, but reasonably priced."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Try early and often to score reservations, so that you can sample creations like buttery trout meunière, bone marrow on toast, expertly aged steaks, and the celebrated Black Label burger." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This Parisian-style steakhouse serves a menu of French-American dishes, including roasted bone marrow with baguette soldiers and the signature Black Label Burger." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Keith McNally, Riad Nasr, and Lee Hanson lord over rehab of historic resto into cool brasserie. Classic black and white tile look, retro in the best possible way."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This Italian bistro manages to be both casual and celebrity-friendly."
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