restaurant near Met for lunch
ive done a bit of research and cant find a lunch place within walking distance of the Met that doesnt have bad reviews--- like a nice casual lunch, anything other than sushi is fine-- like to be done in an hour so nothing too heavy--price not an issue--thanks
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Cheeryvisage
Sep 6, 2011 08:39 PM
While there's no dress code at Cafe Boulud, the restaurant isn't what I'd call "casual". Most of the diners tend to dress up and the wait staff are likewise well-dressed. The vibe very decidedly leans toward formal.
Though, the service will be excellent regardless of how you dress. And of course, the food will be exceptional.
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Cafe Boulud
20 East 76th St., New York, NY 10021 -
Cafe Boulud or Cafe Sabarsky are your best bets.
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Cafe Boulud
20 East 76th St., New York, NY 10021Cafe Sabarsky
1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028›2 Replies -
Presuming you mean the Met Museum (not the Metropolitan Opera House), I highly recommend Cafe Boulud, on 76th, b/t 5th & Madison. It's one of our favorites, and we've had many wonderful lunches there (as well as dinners). Superb cuisine, polished service, and lovely ambiance.
Cafe Boulud photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157626251539228/
Another good option is Untitled at The Whitney Museum, on Madison, b/t 74th & 75th. We haven't eaten there yet, but our daughter and son-in-law have, and they've had only positive things to say about it.
http://www.untitledatthewhitney.com
http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com
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Cafe Boulud
20 East 76th St., New York, NY 10021Untitled
945 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021 -
Bobstripower: Le Pain at 84th and Madison has excellent soup, salads and sandwiches. It's casual and relatively inexpensive. You can certainly be in and out in an hour and have enough time for their wonderful coffee. There are small tables but it's busy at lunch, so if you're alone opt for a spot at the large family style table. This isn't gourmet cuisine, but it's fresh and well prepared food. Veggie options and specials every day. Desserts are excellent or if you don't have time, grab a package of cookies to go.
