ROBERT
American restaurant · Midtown West ·
New American fare with city views in an arty space
New American fare with city views in an arty space
"Perched atop a modern craft-and-design museum, this sculpturally designed dining room combines design-forward interiors—Vladimir Kagan furniture, a lucite chandelier and a communal table by Philip Michael Wolfson—with panoramic views of Central Park and Columbus Circle. The New American menu features internationally tinged dishes such as burrata with stone fruit and prosciutto, wild mushroom omelets and Scottish salmon with roasted tomatoes and fennel salad; it’s well suited to lunch, weekend brunch, cocktails or an early dinner timed for optimal light, and window seats are recommended for the best vistas." - Emily Saladino
"Seated atop the Museum of Arts and Design, this classic modern American restaurant gives off romantic vibes with floor-to-window views of Columbus Circle and Central Park that run east to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and north toward Harlem. The brightly-colored seating adds to its trendy decor with a meal experience to match." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Robert Bar is very much a neighborhood spot, but they take their drinks very seriously here. By which we mean, they serve a bunch of house cocktails that you’ll actually want to drink. Although if you just want to have a shot and a beer while you play a round of darts, you can do that, too. The next time you go to a Nets game at the Barclays Center and afterwards need a place to discuss your constant disappointment with the Nets, come here." - bryan kim
"On the museum's top floor, Robert provides stunning Central Park views akin to nearby Per Se and a menu from chef Armando Cortes with entrees ranging from $25 to $41; highlights include a watermelon Napoleon and Scottish salmon with dill-mustard sauce. It's open for lunch and dinner — and if you eat lunch there first, you can visit the museum for free." - Robert Sietsema
"High atop the Museum of Arts and Design the restaurant Robert offers a better view of Central Park than its pricier neighbor Per Se, and the food from chef Armando Cortes is strong; my favorite was roasted acorn squash ($18), a good-size arc of creamy yellow squash paired with a quinoa salad and maple yogurt sprinkled with pomegranate pips and toasted pumpkin seeds, every sweet bite a treat without being too sweet. Note that eating at Robert grants free admission to the museum downstairs. " - Eater Staff
