How much does The Modern cost?
From $115 for the three-course lunch prix fixe to $285 for the Abstractions tasting menu, per person in USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abstractions tasting menu | $285 | $368 | $570 | $735 |
| Abstractions tasting menu with wine pairing | $480 | $619 | $960 | $1,238 |
| Impressions tasting menu | $185 | $239 | $370 | $477 |
| Eight-course lunch tasting menu8 courses | $285 | $368 | $570 | $735 |
| Eight-course lunch tasting menu with wine pairing | $480 | $619 | $960 | $1,238 |
| Three-course lunch prix fixe3 courses | $115 | $148 | $230 | $297 |
| Three-course lunch prix fixe with wine pairing | $200 | $258 | $400 | $516 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Prices checked 9 October 2026; menus change, so check with The Modern before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at The Modern?
The three-course lunch prix fixe, at $115 per person. That’s $170 less than the Abstractions tasting menu.
- Three-course lunch prix fixe $115$170 less than the Abstractions tasting menu
- Impressions tasting menu $185A shorter, more adventurous menu · $100 less than the Abstractions tasting menu
- The Bar Room at The Modern The restaurant's more casual bar room, with its own menu
- Aquavit $175The cheapest two-star dinner menu in New York, Scandinavian
How to book at The Modern
Book online.
- When tables are releasedOnline on Resy, through the restaurant's website. The Kitchen Table, inside the kitchen, seats up to four with an enhanced tasting menu at lunch or dinner.
- Where to bookBook on their website
From The Modern’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
The Modern: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does The Modern have?
Two. The Modern holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 40 two-star restaurants in the US.
Who is the chef at The Modern?
The head chef is Thomas Allan.
- Cuisine
- Contemporary
- Where
- Midtown · Manhattan · New York · United States
- Open
- Mon–Sun openFrom the MICHELIN Guide, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 9 W. 53rd St., New York, NY, 10019Open in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietsFrom the MICHELIN Guide; say when you book
- Google rating
- 4.6 out of 52,814 reviews, checked October 2026
Is The Modern expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its $285 dinner menu is the 5th cheapest of the 14 two-star dinner menus in New York with a published price. The middle price is $325, so it costs $40 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AquavitMidtown | Scandinavian | $175 | – | – |
| Gabriel KreutherMidtown | French | $200 | – | $255 |
| OdoFlatiron | Japanese | $270 | $150 | – |
| Joo OkKoreatown | Korean | $280 | – | – |
| The ModernMidtown | Contemporary | $285 | $115 | $195 |
| Jean-GeorgesColumbus Circle | Contemporary | $298 | $128 | – |
| SagaFinancial District | Contemporary | $315 | – | – |
| AteraTribeca | Contemporary | $325 | $325 | $218 |
| CésarHudson Square | Contemporary | $365 | – | – |
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The 6 nearest, all within 0.6 mi.
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- Gabriel Kreuther French · 0.6 mi (930 m) away · dinner $200
- Per Se Contemporary · 0.6 mi (940 m) away · dinner $425
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Sources Restaurant: themodernnyc.com. Stars, opening hours and dietary options: The Modern in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, checked 9 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, checked October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (2 October 2026).