ROBERT

Last Sunday, my friend and I had a wonderful dining experience at the Robert restaurant. Each of us had an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert; all dishes were absolutely delicious, and the presentation was fantastic. A complimentary amuse bush and mini dessert cakes were also a nice touch. The service was good and unobtrusive. I was a bit surprised that we were seated at the small corner table while plenty of other tables were available. The seat was not very comfortable, as I was hitting the wall with my elbow all the time, but the view compensated for this inconvenience. The view from the window is absolutely stunning. You can see Central Park and Broadway from above, and it compliments the bright, modern interior of the place. I am definitely will be coming back here.

I recently visited Robert Restaurant located in an art museum close to Central Park during my 2-day trip to NY with guests. The ambience was fantastic and the service was top-notch. Our server was very informative and helpful, especially with guiding my vegan wife through the menu. We all had a great time and I would definitely recommend this place to others. It's a perfect spot for dates and business dinners. Overall, a wonderful dining experience at Robert Restaurant!

Such a great spot for brunch and gatherings with the view of Central Park. Took family from out of town here and they loved the experience. We were able to grab a table by the window around lunch time on a weekday - I think those tables are first come first serve. We got the prix fixe lunch menu plus two sides (shishito peppers and lettuce wraps). I really liked the chicken - it was done so well, juicy and well seasoned, the salad was also great. Wasn’t too impressed with the lettuce wraps. But I would definitely come back again - they even brought out a cute dessert to welcome my family to NYC!

This has become my favorite place to eat with a view. The food was great, prepared and presented perfectly. The service was super friendly and attentive. But you go here for the view, so get a window side table enjoy the view while you dine on some great food and desert. I had the homemade blueberry ice cream, which was freaking delicious. Bummed I didn’t take pictures of the beautifully presented food.

4.5 / 5.0 - My friends and I came here for brunch on Easter Sunday and were in for a fun surprise. Robert is on top of the Museum of Arts and Design, with impressive views of Columbus Circle and Central Park. We’d made reservations in advance but unfortunately were unable to sit by the windows with views. We still had a very enjoyable meal in this spacious and stylish restaurant. We ordered the Rigatoni ($25+), Lobster Roll ($21+) and Scrambled Eggs & Caviar ($28+). The complimentary basket of bread and muffins was a nice addition. The food was good, but the highlight for me was the festive atmosphere and Easter treats. They had a cotton candy stand, where they offered free cotton candy. And during our meal, an Easter bunny came around, waving and posing for photos. I’m not sure how they celebrate other holidays, but I would love to be back again for more unique experiences as well as the views.

Excellent food and service. Definitely will be back. Great atmosphere with sprawling views of Central Park accompanied by live piano. The dishes were creative and well portioned. Service was top-notch, and I found myself wanting for nothing. What an amazing place.

Wonderful spot for dinner! We celebrated my husbands birthday there but I’d go back with girlfriends or for a business dinner / lunch. Amazing views of Columbus Circle and Central Park. Our server was so nice! The food was very good — we enjoyed the gazpacho, filet mignon, chicken, matcha ice cream, and blueberry cheesecake.

We had Mother’s Day dinner. The food was delicious and beautiful. The service is great. The prices are reasonable and I would really recommend this restaurant to others.

Fancy spot on the top floor of an art museum overlooking Columbus Circle. Inside is super vibrant with pops of colors. Definitely a special occasion spot. Views were 10/10. Menu is American with an Asian twist. I enjoyed the Sea bass a lot. It's flaky and well-cooked. The use of mushrooms and sweet purple potato was fun, adding sweetness to the dish. Complimentary breads were also delicious.

Elevated, classy atmosphere and great views of Central Park are the main draws for this restaurant; food is average run-of-the-mill American/Italian and priced high for small portions. Great spot if you're looking to kick back in a luxe setting and enjoy a slow conversation with coworkers/family. Avoid if you care more about the food. Started with an amuse bouche of vegetable samosa pieces. I was surprised to see these here. They were cold and seemingly unnecessary. For appetizers, the burrata ($18) was a more sour than usual which put me off; the crab cake ($23) was better but not memorable, and the "Thai coleslaw" it came with was rather flavorless. I struggled to identify what was distinctly Thai about it. We were a table of 4, and since each appetizer is supposedly portioned for only 1 person we doubled up both orders. Both are skippable. For mains, the filet mignon was decent, done medium rare with some diced roasted root vegetables on the side. But almost $50 for a pretty small piece of meat sent me. The gnocchi ($34) was disappointing; weak pesto flavor and we didn't take to the abundance of ricotta cubes, so we barely touched it. Chilean sea bass ($45) was good, but I would have liked to see more mushrooms since the menu description listed a couple. Squid ink linguini with lobster ($41) was a little bland - what "spicy" lobster sauce? Overall, tiny portions across all of these mains, plated decently but lacking in flavors. The desserts were delicious (when are they not?). Chocolate lava cake ($17) with vanilla ice cream and raspberries - a classic you can't go wrong with. The apple tarte tatine ($16) also came with vanilla ice cream and some dollops of apple puree. We closed out with complimentary chocolate caramel truffles. Service was patient and mostly attentive throughout the two hours we were parked there. I had to flag servers down a few times to get empty plates taken away. This place was quite expensive for the quality of the food, but ultimately, it's the whole vibe of the colorful, artistic interior, light jazz music, white tablecloths, and Central Park views that you're paying for.

We were a 60th birthday party of 6 and the last time I was at Robert was 10 years ago. It was divine back then. What happened? (And full disclosure - I 'm a foodie who worked back of house in a fancy restaurant like this - but I maintain, food doesn't have to be fancy. It just has to be good). Halibut - at $39 - was criminally overcooked - resembled a dry chicken breast. You cannot serve one of the most premium fish varieties like this for that price. My friend and I were so dazed and confused by it as we traded bites we didn't think to wake up send it back - and we should have. It was clearly left to "sit" and overcook. Branzino - ok, filleted was good sans bones to worry about. But this fish works better a whole fish - because unlike say, buttery Chilean sea bass, it has that stringy snapper-like texture. Risotto - way too small. Sea scallops - 3 on a plate and 1 overcooked at over 10 bucks a piece. Desserts - were a total, unmitigated disaster. We should've just gone to Van Leeuwen across the road. While we appreciated the birthday dish of 6 squares of red velvet cake and a cream cheese frosting - the desserts proved they need a dedicated pastry chef. The pistachio brûlée was like a bad child's kitchen experiment. The blackberry cheesecake - more like a mauve mouse - just didn't work. The brownie was just a brownie. The only thing that was very good in the whole evening were the crispy fries and the $49 fillet steak - and it would want to be at that price. The server Chris - a brilliant photographer by the way - tried his best, was diplomatic to a fault and really sold us on the desserts. As he should - this is a business. But the kitchen let him down. I know how difficult is to run a business particularly a restaurant, but it astounds me how these kind of mistakes can happen at such a high-end location with very high rent. At this price point, you have to be good. I don't like to see businesses fail, but with this lack of attention to detail - which seems to stem from not visiting even casual excellent restaurants like C as in Charlie, Jun Men, Genesis House, Little Rubys (for their short rib pappardelle) - to experience the standard being served - a place like this should be doomed. It is lucky it is more of a tourist-type restaurant so probably benefits from getting a stream of visitors from outside New York. But the fact that it was half full and they still managed to overcook the fish - maybe that says everything. If you come perhaps order the $26 vegan zoodle dish, or 2 of the appetizers in lieu of a main - and maybe a vat of the mushroom soup amuse-bouche will save the day. They can't possibly mess those up.

Friendly staff, delish food, and an amazing view! Made a last min reservation. We were able to get a window table. Tried: Leek soup Tuna tar tar Roasted chicken Fish special One was better than the next and all were good. The chef sent out a small complementary dessert. Perfect!

This was a pretty good fine dining experience but honestly the food was okay for its price. Although service and ambiance were great the bass was a pretty small serving. Would I come here again? Most likely not. But for a special date or special family occasion it is great for the experience.

4.5 / 5.0 - My friends and I came here for brunch on Easter Sunday and were in for a fun surprise. Robert is on top of the Museum of Arts and Design, with impressive views of Columbus Circle and Central Park. We'd made reservations in advance but unfortunately were unable to sit by the windows with views. We still had a very enjoyable meal in this spacious and stylish restaurant. We ordered the Rigatoni ($25+), Lobster Roll ($21+) and Scrambled Eggs & Caviar ($28+). The complimentary basket of bread and muffins was a nice addition. The food was good, but the highlight for me was the festive atmosphere and Easter treats. They had a cotton candy stand, where they offered free cotton candy. And during our meal, an Easter bunny came around, waving and posing for photos. I'm not sure how they celebrate other holidays, but I would love to be back again for more unique experiences as well as the views.

Wow! Robert was such a FUN and DELICIOUS experience! First - what a vibrant, cool restaurant. 360 views of the Manhattan skyline, including one of the bathrooms! From their website, "Located atop The Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle, Robert is a classic modern American restaurant offering breathtaking views of Central Park and Columbus Circle." I saw so many cool, eclectically dressed people, 100% matching with the decor! The service is great. Everyone is so knowledgeable and accommodating. Perfect service too as we were an engaged group and they rarely interrupted. We ordered an array of appetizers: BURRATA (5/5) - FLAWLESS $18 Baby Arugula, Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Fennel, Balsamic Caviar (v, gfm) GARDEN MARKET GREENS (4/5) - good not amazing $16 Apricots, Summer Radish, Grana Padano, Marcona Almonds, Champagne Vinaigrette (v, gf, vgm) TUNA TARTARE (5/5) - Delish! $22 Avocado, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Ginger Soy, Lotus Root Chips (gf) JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE (5/5) - DIVINE! $22 Banana Pepper Aioli, Chayote Jicama Slaw For my main, I ordered the lamb shank with polenta mash, which looking at the menu now, is no longer an option! It was 5/5 and PERFECT so I'm so sad people can no longer try it. It was 3x the size of anyone else's entrees, maybe that's why it's off the menu now? Also, definitely order: YUCCA FRIES (5/5) - I've never had anything so good in my entire life. These are better than regular fries. I dipped these in the lamb shank gravy and the polenta mash and it was INSANE. $11 (vg, gf) The wine was also amazing. The whole night was very special and fun and the meal was truly like a last day on earth meal. Thank you so much, ROBERT!

Our lunch at Robert was absolutely amazing! The vibrant atmosphere, scenic views of Central Park, truly hospitable service, and culinary delights combined for an outstanding dining experience. The Rigatoni impressed with its flavorful and balanced taste and was beautifully presented. The Amish Chicken was both juicy and delicious, complemented by the delightful Shishito Peppers and refreshing Jasmine Tea. The Sweet Potato Creme Brulee was a unique and incredibly tasty treat, and the complimentary Macaroons provided a sweet ending to a superb dining adventure. Highly recommended!

Lunching in Style at Robert - NYC's Best Kept Secret Don't tell anyone, but this is not only the best lunch deal in NYC, it's super imaginative, perfectly prepared, and served with tender care. The lunch prix fixe at Robert (my namesake) is a 3-course meal worthy of a Michelin star or two. The waitstaff was actually fussier than me, and the food was way, way beyond sublime. The restaurant got its fabulous name (which I love) from the designer who sadly passed away before its opening at the stunning location high up in 2 Columbus Circle. The view is to die for, and the food is beyond reproach. The staff? Attentive, kind, and thoughtful, making sure your dining experience is nothing short of extraordinary. Make reservations so you don't have to be slipped in like we were by the lovely hostess. She worked some magic to get us a table with a sublime, life-changing view! Honestly, I think I saw my soul ascend a little while savoring the dessert. In summary, if you're looking for an unforgettable lunch in NYC, Robert is the place. Just don't tell too many people--we wouldn't want the secret to get out!

Overall a good spot for a brunch. The ambiance is lovely as there was a piano player and the shades were up. We requested a seat by the window but they weren't able to accommodate which is no big deal, they were able to seat us one row away from the window and that was even better for me. I ordered the burrata and the cheeseburger. The yucca fries are unique in texture and satisfyingly crunchy. The bun on the cheeseburger was a lot so I opted to only eat half of it. The burrata was creamy and went well with the balsamic caviar. We ordered the mango coconut panna cotta as well which was divine, would go back there just for that. It was also beautiful to look at! One star off because the service was not great -- it took a very long time to place our order for our entrees and our dessert, which kept us there for 2 hours. Servers themselves were great.

9/1/23 7:30pm Party of 2 Server: Muzo Celebratory dinner after getting engaged to my honey. He made reservations for 7:30, we arrived and we sat close to the window. The restaurant is quite dim and a they had a gentleman playing the piano. Our server was beyond amazing. He found out we just got engaged and made our evening even more special. As soon as a table by the window became available, he moved us right over. The perfect view of Central Park. He was very attentive all night. Crab cake: 10/10 must try. This should be turned into a main course. Rib eye: 10/10, juicy medium cooked. Crab stuffed shrimp: 1000/10, large shrimp and beautiful presentation. Champagne was compliments of a near by table who congratulated us. Lemon drop and watermelon Margarita: 10/10 It was the most romantic and intimate dinner I've ever experienced. MUST TRY!

Wow, was I surprised by Robert. Was just looking for a nice meal with a good view and this place just blew me away. I had a lovely brunch and with the most beautiful view of the park. I got the mushroom omelette and capped it with homemade blueberry ice cream. Soooo good. I didn't take pictures of the extremely well presented dishes, was way too hungry. Anyway, the service was amazing, the staff is very polite, friendly and attentive. Must experience Robert.

My ex didn't do a lot of things right, but treating me to Robert for my birthday dinner was one of the few exceptions LOL The Robert is one NYC's best-kept secret. It is situated inside the Museum of Art and Design. The ambience exudes a quirky, artsy but fine dining vibe. If you get the window seat, you can look at the breathtaking view of Central Park and Columbus Circle. The food and the drinks were quite delicious! And when in NYC, you better order a Manhattan. The servers were also polite and attentive. You should check it out!

First time coming to this restaurant and I was surprise by the service, the ambience and the food was delicious! If you can, call and ask for a window table so you can overlook Central Park and the Columbus Circle. The service was outstanding. Every person that talked to me and my friend were polite, and you can tell this restaurant cares about quality service and food.

Elevated food and bev, excellent service, elegant and artistic ambiance Every beverage and food item was excellently prepared and presented. Outstanding attentive service. Gorgeous ambiance and view. Reasonably priced relative to quality. I look forward to returning on a future visit to NYC

Such a pleasant Sunday brunch. We secured a reservation for the first seating at 11a.m. The great Columbus Circle view added to the experience at Robert. The staff were very attentive, engaged and professional. Our menu choices had some winners, especially the garden greens salad, the crab cake with Thai coleslaw and the scrambled eggs with salmon.

Great place for a special meal or nice get together. Food and service are great and the window view is spectacular if you can get it. On the 9th floor of the Museum of Arts and Design w views of Columbus Circle and Central Park. Walls are flanked by art and there's an occasional piano player. Had the branzino and tres leches. Will be back! You

If it weren't for one of the doctors I work with recommending this restaurant, I would have never guessed that such an upscale restaurant was located inside the Museum of Art and Design. The restaurant occupies the 5th floor of this building. It is beautifully decorated with contemporary art and has a very artsy vibe. It's very colorful, but not in a loud way. The appetizers and entrees were phenomenal! We ordered the grilled octopus and 2 orders of the avocado cups to share. They were delicious! The especially loved the avocado cups because they were so refreshing! The octopus was very tender and perfectly seasoned. We ordered 3 entrees to share: the shrimp with crab meat, dorade (fish), and squid ink pasta with lobster. Of the 3, my favorite was the shrimp dish. The lobster pasta was supposed to be served with a spicy red sauce but it was not remotely spicy, maybe a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the spiciest. Overall the dishes were nicely prepared and beautifully presented. We ordered a variety of desserts to share as well. They were pretty to look at, but not the best in terms of taste. The raspberry tart was not tart at all. It was overly sweet. The panna cotta tasted grainy and did not have a smooth texture as I would expect from this type of dessert. The opera cake was probably the best of the 3. It was very rich and decadent. I would revisit this restaurant for their appetizers, drinks, and stunning view of Columbus Circle. I had a Light and Breezy, which was very refreshing.

I took my girlfriend here tonight to propose to her...(she said yes) This is one of the most intimate restaurants I've ever been to. The atmosphere and ambience is amazing, to say nothing of the magnificent city views from the large windows! The food was incredible and the service was beyond reproach. Peter, the manager came over with complimentary Champagne for the 2 of us. This was above and beyond generous and thoughtful. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back soon. Thank you everyone for a very special dinner experience!

My boyfriend and I arrived on a Saturday evening and were seated promptly as we had reservations. The restaurant is beautiful and we got a nice view of the park. We were greeted promptly and got our drinks. I loved that they had mocktails! We received an amuse bouche of yellowtail tartare (in the spoons) which was a nice touch! I could've eaten 10 of those! We also started off with the tuna tartare, soooo good. I got the squid ink pasta, while he got the fish. Everything tasted very fresh and flavorful, and service was wonderful. I also liked that we got mini complimentary desserts as well to finish off our meal! I'd love to come back here and try some new dishes!

Last couple of times we've visited, the service has been off. The food was just okay too. I feel they might be experiencing some changes with management. Usually that's one thing that makes for negative changes.9

Space service still amazing the view since it's on the ninth floor Overlooking Columbus Circle, Central Park are also incredible. The tuna tartare was tasty. The salmon was delicious. The best dish was the halibut, and the top it off. The espresso cheesecake was scrumptious. As usual, the wines by the glass are really good and fairly reasonable.

Nice place for brunch with a view. Came here for brunch and didn't get a window seat but that's ok. If you're able to get a window seat that faces Central Park, it's a nice view. It overlooks Columbus Circle and Central Park. I ordered the Challah French Toast and scrambled eggs. There was too much salmon roe for me on the eggs making the whole dish very salty but it was still good. I also wish they gave 4 toast points instead of 2. I asked for extra but they only gave me one. The french toast was too soggy for my liking but the flavor was good. I tried some of the Lobster Roll appetizer which was yummy. I also had a cocktail, the Isabell (Prosecco and St Germain Elderflower liqueur) which was nice and strong. I would go again.

The views were incredible, and the service made you feel welcomed and special. He was very nice and checked in on us frequently. The Amish chicken was delicious and just so dang juicy. The skin was nice and crispy, and the fingerling potatoes were well-seasoned and yummy. The crab cake was a little small as an appetizer but nicely plated and just incredible (we only ordered one for two people without knowing how small it was). I recommend it as a special occasion dinner or if you are visiting New York and want a great view of the city and Central Park.

On top of the Museum of Art and Design, colorful space with tables and banquettes, soft jazz music playing in the background, large windows overlooking Central Park, they also have live music at times. The service and the food were impeccable. We had the lunch prix fixe. The only thing I did not like was the quality of the whole wheat rolls brought to the table, they were somewhat tasteless. We both had spring greens with shaved parmesan, slivered almonds and figs, salmon with cream sauce, couscous and cauliflower in a tomato sauce, apple-walnut cake with cream cheese topping and whipped cream for dessert, coffee and tea. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. We sat as long as we wanted. Great experience. The floor is handicap accessible, not sure you could fit a wheelchair in the bathrooms though.

A great place for lunch and offers a view of Columbus Circle and Central Park. A simple menu for lunch but it has what everyone would want to order for lunch. We walked in without a reservation so we couldn't get a window seat but we still enjoyed the view. Oh, there's live piano music!

Perfection. I invited a dear friend's daughter and boyfriend to a special birthday lunch and everything was just as I could have wanted it to be. The food was delicious (though in truth it took some time coming out of the kitchen,) the service was solid, the view magnificent, and I have to comment the restaurant for having sound levels that actually allow a conversation to be held. And the Happy Birthday platter they did with the mini macarons were perfection. This will now be my go to special lunch restaurant in NYC.

My friend had had a work lunch at Robert and recommended it to me as a solid restaurant to take out of towners to. The view by the window is absolutely amazing. I originally had reservations at Robert on Father's Day and had even called them to secure a window table during prime dining time. But our plans changed and I had to move our dinner to the next day. They were super helpful and accommodating on the phone and tried their best to get me a window table. It all worked out in the end. I also left a bag at the table and they called me to let me know about it about 10 minutes after we had left. We were already on the D train, so I asked if we could come back the next day to pick it up and they were happy to hold it. Pick up was easy breezy. Now, onto the food. I had the tuna tartare appetizer and it was fab. For my main, I had the Amish chicken and it was so moist and juicy. Definitely a solid meal choice. For dessert, we split the bombolini that came with 3 different dipping sauces. They also brought out these little chocolate truffles with a candle for X when I told them we were celebrating his birthday early with his mom. So nice! The view cannot be beat. It's really a great place for a special dinner or a nice spot to take out of towners to wow them.

I have dined at Robert many times for several years. I made my reservation through OpenTable. When we arrived for lunch on 10/13/24 at 1:15p, I was very disappointed. I booked a window table, overlooking Columbus Circle, well in advance & arrived on time. We received a small, uncomfortable, cramped table in a tiny corner. My husband, who is tall, could barely fit. However there was an empty available window table for two, which I immediately requested. The hostess instead gave the table to a couple who arrived AFTER us. When I asked to speak to the manager, she was the manager. She then canceled my reservation. This is how Robert treats its repeat OpenTable diners. What could improve... fairness and courtesy.

This is definitely a spot to go on a special occasion, to soak in the spectacular view (snap a pic or two, while the sun is still out!) and cozy ambiance of the space. The service is excellent, but I have to say, the food was good, but not great, especially for the price point. We started with the complimentary amuse bouche, which was delicious. I liked the tuna tartare, but thought it was a little chunkier than usual (the bits of tuna), and we also ordered a simple salad that was fine. As for our mains, while I did enjoy the squid ink lobster pasta, my partner's steak was very overcooked. He didn't want to say anything, but we ended up telling the server and they remade the steak for us -- the second time around, it was cooked a little better, but there were parts that were still well done. For the cost of a steak, I expect that they would get the temperature right, and while they did try, a second time around, it wasn't entirely edible (what a shame). They gave us a complimentary dessert, that was far too sweet. Also, the coconut tres leches meringue cake was just ok. I'd say come for the views, a drink and a small bite.

This is my favorite restaurant in Manhattan to take people who are visiting from elsewhere. It super modern and beautifully decorated. Very bright and colorful with a beautiful view of Central Park and Columbus Circle. The staff is professional and on point. They have many great things on the menu, I never had anything that I didn't like, everything looks good and tastes even better. Cocktails are fabulous!! My favorite time to come here is the brunch. The chef always brings something sweet when you finish the meal. Everything about this place is just amazing!

On a personal note, make sure you do not take someone who is simply looking for a free dinner while they waste your time, energy and resources. Make sure you take someone special who genuinely cares about you and those who have contributed to well-being.

This is one of my fave places in the city I take tourists here but I've also had dates, lunch with my mother etc. Now I will say - the food is not the absolute best in the world. No. But the ambience, the interior design, the music, the views, the crowd are all fantastic. And check out the bathroom in the back with a window. LOVE IT

I love a good view so this was the place for me! It was a bit difficult for me to find initially since its at the top of a building, however i was able to be guided to the space. It is a spacious restaurant with large windows that allow for excellent natural light and a beautiful view of the city. The service was not particularly the best since a member of our party did not mesh well with one of the waiters who came across unpleasant. However, overall the place was lovely and the food wasn't bad. I really enjoyed the burger with yuca fries and creme brulee.

Four plus stars for food. Five plus stars for service and ambience. I made a post graduation lunch reservation here. So glad I picked this place. I was a but bummed that I was a bit late to secure a table by the window but the memorable service and the airy atmosphere and excellent vegan options made up for it. They were thoughtful (and sneaky) to grab hold of my son's robe to find out his school and make sweet personalized decorations for the dessert. All my out of town guests loved the place and experience. A great place for a special occasion. At prices that don't break the bank.

Excellent food , service and view. We were lucky enough to get a window table, but aside from that from the cocktails to dessert everything was great. The tuna tartare and scallops were outstanding. The service was super attentive.

Food was beautifully, presented and good Service was excellent, and the ambience and the view was superb !

Jamie W. and I had tickets to see the jacked-up version of "The Music Man" starring Hugh Jackman, so we felt a need to eat something a cut above Papaya Dog before the show. I was web surfing when I came upon dining recommendations from not a renowned chef or an acknowledged foodie. They came from Fran Drescher. The Nanny. Yes, the lady in red when everybody else is wearing tan. I believe I've only seen her eat rugelach on her show, but she did a good job convincing me that Robert would be worth checking out. It's on the ninth floor of 2 Columbus Circle on top of the multi-level Museum of Art & Design appropriately initialized as MAD. Pretty wild exhibits. Even though I made a reservation just the day before, I had the unmitigated gall of requesting a window table facing the circle. When we arrived, I timidly asked if one was available, and the hostess led us to the last one facing the window, a mini-table abutted against the wall. But hell, Jamie and I didn't care because there was enough room for the two of us. Besides, we still had the same panoramic view that the more obviously anal pre-planners had at the nicer tables. We saw not only Columbus Circle, the former Time Warner (now Deutsche Bank) building, and several blocks of Columbus Avenue but also the Trump International tower. Blech. They offered a $44 lunch prix fixe, but before we considered our choices, we felt a need for cocktails. Jamie ordered the $18 Mad Manhattan even though he never had one before. I told him "Go brown or go home!" I didn't know what I meant. It was a potent mix of Woodford Reserve bourbon, orange bitters, vermouth, and Amarena cherries. I had the comparatively tamer $18 Wolf's Negroni which had a decided Latin accent with mezcal, Campari, sweet vermouth, and an orange peel (photo: https://bit.ly/3A1aPtN). When we started seeing ghostly apparitions of Trump through the window, we realized it was time to eat. For our openers, Jamie ordered the Gazpacho, ice-cold richness topped with a corn zucchini relish (photo: https://bit.ly/3bBrJG8). I went for the fresh Tuna Tatare, chopped, mixed with jalapeños, and slathered with avocado sitting atop cucumber slices (photo: https://bit.ly/3PYNWwN). Meanwhile, the soft bread rolls kept coming warm and addictive as they were (photo: https://bit.ly/3A1yRVv). Either the entrees were quite generous or the alcohol was making everything look bigger. Jamie decided on the Scottish Salmon served with artichoke leaves, cauliflower a la grecque, and radish fennel salad (photo: https://bit.ly/3JDStm8). Quite a slab and nicely tender with the cauliflower adding a surprising crunch. I went for the Organic Amish Chicken, a roasted half-chicken split in quarters and kept quite succulent. It was served with baby veggies, fingerling potatoes, and herbed chicken au jus (photo: https://bit.ly/3vMzhwx). When it came to dessert, we were both drawn to the Mango Coconut Mousse with kiwi jelly and a base of dried meringue (photo: https://bit.ly/3A1Z0na). But I noticed the fashion-forward Japanese women at the next table ordered the House Made Sorbets as they were Instagramming every morsel of their meal. In the middle of my entree, I asked the server if I could switch my dessert to the sorbet. When two of the mango desserts arrived, I presumed I was too late, but then the server came back with a color-coordinated bowl of raspberry and lemon sorbets that was quite refreshing (photo: https://bit.ly/3JEeykf). That was truly a nice gesture. So the flashy girl from Flushing was right. Robert showed she had style, she had flair. Besides, the large unisex restroom had the best view from a toilet I've ever experienced. FOOD - 4 stars...not highly creative in concept but truly satisfying in execution with generous portions AMBIANCE - 5 stars...great views, colorful setting, even a mini-table works for the non-picky SERVICE - 5 stars...the last-minute window seat and extra dessert impressed us TOTAL - 5 stars...Fran Drescher is my new tastemaker? RELATED - Looking for dining options in NYC? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2YS9ELs

What an amazing meal and service. This is fine dining in a relaxed casual atmosphere. When making a reservation request a window seat for a great view of Columbus Circle. The food was awesome. They don't skimp on the portion and give you enough for the price point. I highly recommend the Dorado. They give you two pieces of fish it was cooked perfectly and the overall dish had great flavors. The lobster squid ink was really good too. The highlight was the grilled octopus. It was smoky and tender with a great sauce. The bomboloni was a great end to the meal. It's big enough to share and comes with great dipping sauces.

My friend took me to ROBERT Restaurant on the 9th floor of the Museum of Art and Design, aka MAD MUSEUM, at Columbus Circle, to celebrate my birthday. She LOVES this restaurant and has spoken of it frequently. I can see why she loves it. This was my first visit to ROBERT, and I loved it from the moment the elevator doors opened on the 9th floor. The floor-to-ceiling window views, in a word: SPECTACULAR!! Day or night, for certain, SPECTACULAR. The INTERIOR DESIGN is close to my heart because the colors are some of my favs, and the design and look of the various seating areas are lovely. And now, about the food-- YUMMY!! It was a very warm summer day, so in the heat, I often have less of an appetite, which made the APPETIZER portions perfect. Small, but MIGHTY, with delicious flavor, and truly artful plating ( the way the food is displayed on the plate...that is what plating is). My friend had the tuna tartare appetizer, and I had the lobster roll appetizer. We each enjoyed our selections. See my photos. WE SHARED A LOVELY SALAD FIRST. See photos. The salad had a few freshly sliced apricots, along with a few dried apricot slices and slivered almonds. Greens were fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the salad and light dressing. My adorable Appetizer Lobster Roll was EXCELLENT!! Although about 3" long, it was really so flavorful with the yummy light mustard sauce. Lots of lobster, and a touch of caviar. As I said earlier, Small, but mighty. FABULOUS FLAVOR, and it was just the right size for my summer appetite. On the plate was a lovely salad greens mound, and still warm, just made, homemade potato chips!!! I Totally enjoyed each morsel on this lovely appetizer plate. And, it was just the right amount of food for me with my heat-reduced summer appetite. My friend had a drink, which she enjoyed, and she thought its name was Isabella. I look forward to another visit soon, I hope, because I'd like to try some other menu selections. There was a fair amount on the menu that seemed like a great choice for a delicious meal, so I look forward to returning to Robert restaurant and enjoying the delicious food, spectacular views, and aesthetically pleasing interior design along with fresh flowers. They sometimes have LIVE piano music. See my photos. I look forward to my next visit!!

This place is amazing. The food is delicious and also is quiet place. About the service excellent I'd go a thousand times more

Saturday brunch w friend Pros: Good location, good view of Central Park, if you get the window table. ;) Good service, nice and attentive stuff. Quiet environment, suitable to have conversations. They gave us a complimentary dessert for the table, it was a nice gesture for not giving us a window table... Cons: food and coffee, was just Okish...

Food was OK, their service was good, my server brought out a small birthday cake piece for me which was sweet. I enjoyed the ambiance more than the food as the view was astonishing.

Stopped into Robert after a visit to the museum. Enjoyed some chilled white wine, tuna tartare, and breadsticks. The view of Central Park is lovely, and the wine was refreshing. The breadsticks were dry but the tuna was light and fresh. Plenty of staff working to take care of you. May as well stop in if you are in the area.

Excellent brunch location! We had a beautiful window table, overlooking Columbus Circle. Bacio del Limone was the perfect cocktail to accompany our PERFECTLY prepared Eggs Benedict. I had traditional and my husband had lobster. The Benedict is accompanied by a simple mixed greens salad that is lightly dressed. If you cut your eggs just right, the yellow can be eaten as part of the Benedict and also to give and extra bit of richness to your salad. Staff was appropriately attentive. What fun!

One of my favorite places! Haven't been here since covid times. It only got better! I thought it was the best already! Fresh, delicious, one-of-a-kind food, great service, view, atmosphere. Always perfect! Accommodated last minute reservation but were almost full!

During a recent work trip, this restaurant was recommended by a colleague who has lived in the city over 20 years. It was amazing. It is on the 9th floor of the Museum of Arts and Design and overlooks Columbus Circle, Central Park, and of course the amazing NYC skyline. The floor to ceiling windows enhance the entire experience and the contrast of neon plastics within the restaurant itself made it all the more unique. The food was just as wonderful as the view - I had the most delicious Branzino. We were able to easily make a reservation on a Tuesday night, but were informed it really books up on the weekends. I highly recommend Robert if dining in the city.

Besides my daughter planning a surprise Fri-Sun. trip from the West Coast for my mom's birthday celebration at a Greek restaurant in The BX, hubs and I treated our kid and her friend to a more relaxed 8pm dinner here later in the day. Plus my non-Yelp husband, has been eyeing this place. Located on the 9th floor of The Museum of Arts & Design, Robert has street view AND the Columbus Circle view everyone wants smacked-dabbed across from Central Park. The last is what you want to request for that panoramic scene. While Robert isn't sky-high in any regard, dining on the 9th floor and sitting by the street view side like we did, wasn't bad at all. I called and was told window seats of any kind were all booked- but still went ahead to reserve anyway. Elevator instantaneously opens up to the lounge with low tables and cushiony chairs if you want to start with a cocktail before you sit for dinner. You'll also notice those dinner tables facing the park that I so wanted be in. Let me not forget the piano guy tickling the ivories with tasteful tunes. Service is incredible. Thank you to Shirley(?) for working her magic and still sitting us by the window street view. Food was delicious down to desserts. And to that person who wrote that Robert "is not cheap", I'll disagree with that. I had a $34 Branzino dish (2 substantial fillets mind you) that was fantastic here. But I've also had a Branzino dish at other places that would run for 7 more dollars. Hubs got the $48 Petit Fillet Mignon in Medium here and loved it but has gotten it at other places way more than that. Get my drift? Or should I continue Mr. Cheap? I will say though, cocktails were at least $3-4 more than other places and desserts, were also a few coins more- but seriously though, you will not break the bank. Considering the location, I feel prices weren't completely outrageous. Except for the $27 Mushroom Risotto listed as a "Main Course" that I brought home and realize how tiny the portion was. Did they treat the "Main Course" Risotto as an appetizer? Why would they??? Did they skimp on portion because it was a take-out order??? Maybe. I'm dumbfounded even as I' think about it because that risotto was fully loaded with several types of mushrooms, creamy and jam-packed with earthy flavors. But listen..it's the location and food that make this such a find.

Robert was a pleasant experience with great views. Food: Our table got the Challah French Toast and the Scrambled Eggs with Caviar. The French toast was supper yummy and well plated. You really can't go wrong with challah. The dollops of whipped cream were also a great addition to the dish. The scrambled eggs were moist and well cooked. The toast was just your average toast but the cream cheese was pretty good. Would recommend the French toast over the scrambled eggs. The brunch prices were also not that bad. The French toast was $18 and the Scrambled Eggs with Caviar was $27. Service: The servers were very friendly. No complaints here. Atmosphere: The views are absolutely amazing. Columbus circle is mesmerizing when seen from high up. Ask to be seated next to a window. You won't regret it.