# The Modern Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/the-modern JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/the-modern.json - Cuisine: New American/French - Neighborhood: Midtown West (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-west) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Floor-to-ceiling MoMA Sculpture Garden views; up to 30 at one table, 64 seated, 80 standing - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.6 (2,804 reviews) - Address: 9 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA - Phone: (212) 333-1220 - Website: https://themodernnyc.com - Hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, and Sunday 12:00 to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 The Modern's private dining room transforms your group gathering into an immersive art experience, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame MoMA's Sculpture Garden like a living masterpiece while you savor Chef Thomas Allan's sophisticated New American cuisine. Your guests will find themselves lingering over wine and conversation as Rodin's sculptures catch the changing light outside, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and grandly cultural. With space for up to 30 around a single table or 80 for a cocktail reception, this Midtown sanctuary offers the rare combination of museum-quality ambiance and Michelin-caliber dining that makes Manhattan dinner parties legendary. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book the private dining room for birthdays and events of 25 to 40, with canapes and a seated multi-course dinner. - One reviewer hosted a birthday for 27 in the Private Dining Room with 5 passed canapes then a seated multi-course dinner including dessert. - Another private event for about 40 guests included canapes, salad and beef tenderloin courses, a celebration cake and bon bon takeaways. - Drinks at the private dinner were charged by consumption and described as reasonably priced; dietary restrictions were accommodated. - Planning ran through the events sales manager and an event maitre d' on the day; menus and pricing are posted on the restaurant website. What works: Private room handles 25 to 40 with canapes plus seated courses; Event managers responsive through planning and day-of coordination; Dietary restrictions and allergies accommodated for large parties; Sculpture garden views and calm room allow conversation. Watch out for: Some parties report waits of 20 to 30 minutes past reservation time; Service for larger tables can feel impersonal or uncoordinated; Very high per person cost, plus supplements on tasting menus. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does The Modern have a private dining room?** Yes. The Modern offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown West. Floor-to-ceiling MoMA Sculpture Garden views; up to 30 at one table, 64 seated, 80 standing. **How much does it cost to book a private event at The Modern?** Guests at The Modern typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact The Modern for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is The Modern open?** The Modern is open Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, and Sunday 12:00 to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire. **What kind of restaurant is The Modern?** The Modern is a $$$$ New American/French restaurant in Midtown West, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 2,804 Google reviews. Google describes it as: French/New American fare in a modernist space with garden views at the Museum of Modern Art. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at The Modern?** Groups book the private dining room for birthdays and events of 25 to 40, with canapes and a seated multi-course dinner. One reviewer hosted a birthday for 27 in the Private Dining Room with 5 passed canapes then a seated multi-course dinner including dessert. Another private event for about 40 guests included canapes, salad and beef tenderloin courses, a celebration cake and bon bon takeaways. Drinks at the private dinner were charged by consumption and described as reasonably priced; dietary restrictions were accommodated. Planning ran through the events sales manager and an event maitre d' on the day; menus and pricing are posted on the restaurant website. Reviewers praise: private room handles 25 to 40 with canapes plus seated courses; event managers responsive through planning and day-of coordination; dietary restrictions and allergies accommodated for large parties; sculpture garden views and calm room allow conversation. Watch for: some parties report waits of 20 to 30 minutes past reservation time; service for larger tables can feel impersonal or uncoordinated; very high per person cost, plus supplements on tasting menus. Based on 70 Google reviews of The Modern that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.