Studio Bar At The Whitney Reviews

Food for Body and Spirit at Whitney Museum—Untitled and Studio Café When visiting a great museum, one seeks food for the soul. At the new Whitney Museum one also finds food for body and spirit, as well as great spirits for the body. The museum entrance features “Untitled” a great chef restaurant that is delightful but unpretentious, uplifting and inexpensive (see separate review). The same staff also offers a great attraction for those who want to eat before, during or after viewing the museum. The Studio Café is itself a kind of work of art inside the Whitney. It is on the Whitney’s 8th Floor, and it offers more limited fare than Untitled, but it has many great selections of salads and home-made soft and hard drinks. BUT ITS BEST SIDE IS ITS OUTISDE SEATING AND VIEWS. (yes, you can also sit inside, if the weather is not good.) It is a great place to take a break, but beware: you sometimes have to wait to get seated. But that can be fixed. The best policy is to go straight to the 8th floor and to register with staff who will send you a text message when your table is ready. In the meantime, go see the museum. Studio Café also features panoramic views of the Empire State Building, the Hudson River and other parts of Manhattan from the unusual angle of the Woer West Side’s Meatpacking district. The service is terrific, and the staff is eager even to help those with allergies or special dietary restrictions. It is open from 11am-5pm daily, and 11-9pm on Fridays and Saturdays Menu for Studio Cafe SNACKS Tempura vegetables, green curry 9 Fried potatoes, cilantro buttermilk dip 8 Falafel, hummus, flatbread 16 Cheese plate, jam 15 Charcuterie plate, pickles 17 SOUP Potato, leek, ham, croutons 9/14 Coconut curry, fish croquette, cauliflower, cilantro 10/15 Spring vegetable, roasted chicken 11/16 SALAD Grains, asparagus, arugula, olives, pecans, lemon ricotta 15 Brooklyn wedge, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, croutons 15 Kale, cabbage, chicken, carrot, granola, parmesan dressing 16 TOAST Broccoli, ricotta, chimichurri, grana padano 14 Duck meatloaf, bok choy, hoisin sauce 16 Citrus cured arctic char, capers, mascarpone, red cabbage 16 Mushroom ragout, farmer's cheese, fried egg 16 Barbecue chicken salad, swiss chard, cabbage 16 Melted cheddar, red onion marmalade 16 Egg salad, leeks, pickled radish 15 PASTRIES Cranberry orange scone, lemon curd 6 Apple crumble bar, vanilla cream, caramel sauce 9 DESSERT Chocolate pudding, toffee popcorn, peanuts, pretzels 9 Carrot cake, vanilla cream cheese, spiced fruit 9 Triple chocolate chunk cookie, milk 8 It is a great place for couples, for families or even for a business meeting, especially in good weather. It is a great place for a snack, cocktails or just hanging out. When it's sunny, bring your sunglasses. You have to pay museum admission to get to Studio Cafe, but it is worth it. And if you want to mix museum with food and views, you cannot find a better offer.

We stopped in for a few cocktails on the roof and then we cruised the art. Our Old Pal cocktail tasted like it was gathers from the sewers. Would not recommend that drink to my worst enemy .

Pastries and cappuccino hit the mark- simple venue and a good spot to relax during any visit to the Museum. Outside access is easy as well..and we recommend the views.

had lunch there....small sandwiches and drinks, but good. the roof top view is a must....go an sunset if u can

Yesterday while exploring the latest exhibits at The Whitney, we decided to eat at Danny Meyer's Studio Cafe. The menu was a little different with interesting open faced sandwiches and salads as well as some phenomenal desserts, so we decided to dine there. As it happens as members of the museum, you are entitled to 10% off the cost of your bill, which is also a nice treat. We loved our salads and sandwiches and shared one of the most exquisite warm chocolate chip cookies, I've ever had in a restaurant ! It was served warm with a small mug of whole milk! We were heading to see a play and felt that Studio Cafe is a great place to grab dinner before going to the theater ! With views looking east over Manhattan, and excellent food and service, Studio Cafe is worth a visit!

Came for a quick bite and was very pleased with the ginger raison scone with lemon curd and the broccoli, fennel and avocado on toast :) Highly recommend both.

Great spot and view on Chelsea, DownTown and Hudson from the Whitney. However, bring your own drinks or food coz its too price and tasteless on plastic trays, like in the plane. Staff is unfriendly too. Avoid the Cafe -whats in a name- and have drinks downstairs at Buddy’s :-)

The view from the Studio Cafe makes me feel as if one is in a sculpture that's part of the city. You can see rooftops with gardens and playgrounds, the Empire State Building and the new World Trade Center tower. We didn't eat a meal but had coffee and scones. My wife says it's the best coffee she's ever had.

Four of us had drinks and shared a plate of Mediterranean appetizers late in the afternoon and enjoyed the spectacular view. The food was very good, indeed. The space is lovely, though service was a little sluggish. I wouldn't hesitate to go again on my next visit to the museum

The 8th floor of the Whitney is a perfect place to take a break from the interior exhibitions and savor the views over the city and the Hudson river. The heirloom tomato salad was excellent; the coffee not so much, tasted burnt.

If you get a chance you must sit outside and enjoy the view along with your delicious food, served by very professional and attentive staff. I had a cappuccino and the apple slice - kinda pricey but both scrumptious and delightful.

Whilst visiting the Whitney decided to have a mid afternoon snack. The waitress was excellent describing the drinks and the desserts. We had scones and the apple crumble, with good strong coffee and a blackberry/grapefruit drink, all delicious!

This cafe has snacks and drinks. Not a huge range but good for a bit of time out from the Whitney, with a highlight of a terrace with an excellent view over NY to the East and the harbour.

Bright airy room after wondering the galleries. Full assortments of drinks, hot and cold. Savory food & designer deserts.

To fully enjoy galleries, we find that a break after about 90 minutes aids concentration and ultimate enjoyment of the venue. Having visited the Studio Cafe on a previous visit, we made for the 8th floor as we began to flag. Excellent choices of toast toppings plus friendly and efficient staff ensured that we continued our visit to the Whitney, duly refuelled.

A simply decorated but delightful eatery on the 8th floor of the new Whitney Museum, the Studio Cafe offers visitors a chance to catch their breath and enjoy delicious salads, open face "toast" sandwiches and unique beverages. A wall of windows and seasonal patio seating allow a view of lower Manhattan from almost any seat. On the Wednesday afternoon after Christmas, the kitchen was speedy but attentive to detail as was the serving staff. Put your name on the waiting list at least 30 minutes before you want to sit for a snack or meal, they will reach you on your cellphone to tell you your table is ready.

Went to the Whitney Museum for a class trip, then when we reached the 7th/8th floor this cute Studio Cafe was packed. We were wait listed and waited for about 20 minutes. (We understand they're busy so there was no rush) they had food menu deals. The dessert was the best thing yet! Would definitely come back when I visit the Whitney Museum again!

What a pleasant surprise. Beautiful view even from the inside, too cold for outside. Nice wine selection and the menu was very interesting with something for everyone. Our server was Angelique and she not only knew the menu but gave us tips on the museum, a real gem. It is not a large restaurant but they are very efficient.

Stopped for a glass of Merlot to rest and reflect on the amazing art I had just had the privilege to enjoy at The Whitney Museum of American Art. A good decision. The staff were professional and welcoming and as it was the end of a November afternoon and the temps were falling - their patio heaters made the visit even more pleasant.

And here find friendly waitresses and great cappuccino. The salmon open face was so good and the cinnamon sticky bun were the perfect sizes to share. Hope our waitress was so helpful and nice!!

We were there for the Frank Stella exhibit and had to sate our hunger somehow.. we had a light meal: two soups, two glasses of prosecco and two espressos. When coupled with the architecture of the place and the incredible view of downtown you can admire while sitting in your chair, this place should be a must for any visitor, even when your soups were not memorable, but just good.

The food is sophisticated, not all perfectly executed but overall pretty good. The artic char is a must, all the elements come together very nicely. The pulled pork with fried oyster is a great idea but poorly executed, extremely salty. Cocktails are ok

While visiting the Whitney, we opted to stop at the airy Studio Cafe for lunch. There was a good assortment of light sandwiches in an attractive atmosphere. Service was good.

We had a most enjoyable lunch here when we visited the Whitney. The cafe space is bright and cheery, the food is tasty, and the service is excellent. The pleasant meal was a key part of a delightful afternoon at this wonderful museum.

The museum cafe offers a range of creative toasts all very nicely decorated as well as other small dishes. Tasty. Good service. A perfect place when you need a break from the art show.

Very very expensive. You're better off taking a stroll through the meatpacking district (or along the high line) to find something with more character.

We had lunch here while visiting the Whitney. There was a short wait before they accommodated us at the bar. We skipped drinks and had a simple lunch of the open sandwiches they call 'toasts', which were all very good although at between $14 and $16 a bit on the pricy side. Tempura veg ($9) were also good. Staff were very friendly.

Stopped for late lunch at this gallery. The Studio Cafe is on an upper level so benefits from a limited outside view. Light bites are served all day, and alcohol is available. We enjoyed an Aperol spritz, and soup with an open sandwich. Food was very colourful and nicely presented - although the leek and potato soup tasted a bit greasy. The cafe had a relaxed atmosphere and although there was a steady stream of customers, there was no attempt to hustle us out. Good pit stop to enable us to carry on viewing the gallery.

We had lunch here.Getting a seat is a bit of a challenge if you haven’t booked.Food was excellent and portion sizes modest.However marked down as the food came out slowly and randomly

Someone obviously thought removing the bar, reducing the offerings, and installing family style tables was a good idea. It was not. You order your food at a counter and wait for someone to call your name, you pick up the food, and carry it on a tray to your table. The $9 chicken salad sandwich was ok but definitely not worth the money. Their bar offers very few options. It’s now just a super limited cafeteria. It’s a ridiculous concept. It’s no wonder no one is sitting at the long tables. They really don’t work. Bring back the old Studio Cafe. Please?

I took a break from touring the Whitney with drinks—wines on the rooftop. It was a nice break with beautiful sweeping New York City views.

We were lucky to snag a seat outdoors. Once seated, it was just seconds before our server came, and three minutes later a well-made Campari Spritz and good wine appeared. Expensive, but—all things considered—worth it.

The sandwiches are on the expensive side but worth it. The combinations are interesting and fresh flavored. We split one and added coffee and a pastry. Again both were excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful and the setting is lovely. It appeared that you could go to this cafe even if you were not going to the museum.

Love going to art museum cafe's and the Whitney doesn't disappoint. The serving staff was excellent and the small plate options were very good. We tried the lamb and Thai noodle dish.

Most people probably don't come here for the food, though that is fine. It's the 8th floor view north over south-central Manhattan through a wall of floor to ceiling windows that's the big attraction. It can be enjoyed while eating inside or on the exterior patio, or you can skip the meal (as many do) and just walk out to a long projecting terrace that is not for the altitude challenged. Two small plates of appetizers and two coffees for $40 followed. They were OK and certainly provided enough nourishment to fuel a couple of hours of exploring exhibits on the floors below. Unobtrusive service is provided by young men who seem to be moonlighting students. It's also fun to people watch the clientele.

Lovely outlook in the crisp open air, sharing open face sandwiches and coffee...on top of the world.

great views from the terrace , south you can see the statue of Liberty and into the financial district, below lies meatpacking district and the highline ... really nice fora drink!

The Cafe was about 3/4 full and everyone was waiting and complaining about how long they had to wait til their 'buzzer' went off indicating their food was ready. It was truly ridiculous, terrible system and mediocre to bad food. Everyone was complaining.

The menue is primarily toast with toppings. The quality was very good, although not for hardier appetites. A nice place to recharge as you tour the museum. Wine and desserts served.

My husband and I both had bowls of the potato and leek soup- very good served with a nice bread. Our son had the chili which was also great as was the hummus and veggies. Nice casual lunch.

The main thing is that you can sit outside in the 8th floor. Otherwise: eh? I had the mozzarella sandwich, the "basil aioli" was a thick layer of what seemed like mayonnaise with a bit of pesto in, that I had to scrape off as it was overwhelming. My friend had the "fruit salad" which was some pineapple and a bunch of blueberries. Very poor.

There are both indoor and outdoor seating for the studio cafe. Given how gorgeous the views are, the food quality is almost beside the point. But the coffee was great, and so was the homemade sodas.

This cafe is located on the eighth floor of the Whitney Museum. If you start on the lower levels and work your way upward throughout the floors, this area provides a nice repose from your art viewing extravaganza. A drink or two later and you're ready to proceed for more critiquing.

There weren't many people here, quite a few staff, but it seemed to take a while to be served. The soup was lukewarm; delicious but could have been accompanied by a little bread. The toasts were ok but rather ungenerous. Arty food doesn't need to be minimalist.

Two hours after we got to the museum and minutes before I was about to go into orbit from the overstimulating exhibition, we sat down for lunch at The Cafe. It's on the top floor of the museum, and the views are just stupendous. Our waitress was very cheerful and efficient. I ordered the ramen soup which was absolutely delicious. Before plunging back into the exhibition, we stepped outside onto the terrace for the spectacular view.

It has been my experience that cafes in museums are quite good. But the Whitney is the exception. The selection is limited - especially for non-dairy diners. The food is pretentious but not very good. The prices are high. Find another place to dine!

A sun-filled room with an outdoor plaza and wonderful views from the 8th floor of the Whitney. Menu offers soups, salads, and "toasts," which are topped with interesting combinations. The fish croquette salad featured two kinds of beans over mixed greens -- not large but extremely satisfying. The espresso was overly bitter -- the machine might need a cleaning.

If the weather is nice, you must sit outside and enjoy a bite to eat while soaking up the views. It's really quite spectacular. We tried a few varieties of the toast - they were all light and fresh, very tasty. They make their own sodas, which I thought was pretty cool. I tried the root beer, which was a little more like cream soda, but still good. We also had the pimento cheese, and as a southerner, I'm very picky about pimento cheese. Maybe I could share my recipe with them :) It's a nice little spot to enjoy a quick bite to eat while you're making your way through floors of beautiful art. I thought it was perfect for a museum cafe.

Lunch after visiting the marvelous Hopper exhibit. Menu offerings tended to the health food end of the spectrum and were not very tasty. It's a light and inviting room, though. Good for a light snack.

I had lunch at the Studio Cafe after visiting the Whitney, and I enjoyed it very much. The patio location is pleasant (weather permitting!), and the food was very good.

Upon arrival at The Whitney, we decided to take the elevator to the top floor and work our way down. The Studio Cafe is located on the top floor and has indoor, outdoor and bar seating. We pulled up a bar seat and we were promptly poured water and given a menu. I had the Hibiscus tea without the sparkling water splash. It was very good and our server allowed me to taste it before I decided on a whole glass. I decided on the avocado toast with cucumber and sesame seeds. It was vey tasty. I would definitely eat here again and highly recommend it! The other cool thing was that you could see them working in the kitchen, which is located near the bathrooms on the 8th floor. Neat views from up there too!

At the cafe in October 2015, beautiful day, the Whitney looked great. Stopped for a quick bite, tomato soup and salad, eight stories over Manhattan. Very dramatic, incredible outdoor dining area with walkways out into thin air overlooking the High Line. Indoor dining equally chic, huge bank of windows, nothing but sky, rows of tables and Vitra red chairs serving light lunch fare. Waitress was sharp, orders taken, food brought directly out. Nice smoked glass extremely thin glasses, all accessories coordinated and tasteful, just like the museum. No complaints, had a wonderful time.

This is a great spot if you are visiting the Whitney. Nice menu and a tranquil experience. If the weather cooperates a table outside is a must.

Getting in to a popular museum eatery at the height of the mid-day rush is a recipe for frustration--the lines are long and the wait on an empty stomach when feet are hurting is a turn-off--but here is how we did it at the Whitney Museum. Untitled, former Gramercy Tavern chef Michael Anthony's ground-floor restaurant managed by Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, was chockablock. Disappointed, on an impulse, we asked one of the hostesses to call up and see if there was room for two at the 8th floor Studio Cafe. She called, there was, and we raced for the elevator bank. We even got a table next to the huge bank of windows by the outdoors terrace with a spectacular view of the lower West Side. A promising start: but my food was a disappointment: how can anyone mess up butternut squash soup? Yes, they can and they did: the soup was so salty and sour that I returned it--and the reaction was one of sheer disbelief. "The kitchen staff said they don't think it is salty or sour," sniffed the waitress. My kale salad was almost as bad: the kale was limp and glazed, as though it had been blanched overly long, there were some unidentified vegetable strips and pieces of chicken that tasted as though they had come out of the freezer and sat around for awhile. The whole plate was doused in a thick, whitish viscous dressing. I ended on a high note, however, with a nice, hot capuccino. Conclusion: the limited menu looks appealing, but the food did not add to Danny Meyer's lustre.

Restaurants/cafes at art galleries tend to be pretty good as a rule. But this was outstanding! Each one of us had an open sandwich. I was a bit skeptical when it arrived. But I was blown away by the explosion of flavors. For a small lunch bite this was superb!

Wonderful brunch menu with something for everyone and reasonably priced. Lovely sunny spot that is great for conversation and next to the Highline . Everything we had was lovely and innovative - even the lamb flatbread had beautiful violet covered turnips thinly sliced that regardless of how it sounds - made this dish! Hamburgers were enormous, chicken dish soul warming and chili was perfect for vegetarians. Our table was all very happy and difficult to make a choice. Waiters are incredibly well trained even for New York and helped but did not intrude. Wonderful meal - we will return!

We stopped here after a wonderful visit to the gallery spaces and before a walk up the high line to have dinner. The cafe is on the eighth floor so there's a terrific view. Unfortunately, I can't comment on the food but there was a good menu and the wine selection was very good. I'd certainly make sure to stop here if you are at the Whitney. It is a very cool space.

World class museum cafe reminds me of Paris's Pompidou Center! Great wine list by the glass including Billecart Salmon Brut Rose!!!

Good spot to relax and take a break while visiting the exhibits. Food is good, nice wine list. However, can be noisey

I had a diet coke. I got quick service and a seat at a big round table. Around 2 pm. Also a good encounter with a gentleman, with whom I wish I would have changed contact info. The views are spectacular. I was so lucky although the tiny coke bottle was very expensive at six dollars.

We are members of the musuem and we alway go for our coffee and there chocolate chip cookie,the sevice is great and you can't beat the view as you can sit outside with great views of the city.We love our server who is going in for eye surgery and we wish her the best.

This is a nice place to relax after a walk on the High Line or a museum visit. The food is good and the view is great.

If it's a lovely day, eat outside and the Empire State Building will keep you company. The staff is amazing and the food is delicious.

There's a limited menu. The "toasts" are open-faced sandwiches, small and relatively high priced. The view is magnificent.

There was a staff of 10 in sight and only 3 tables filled, but we still had to get up and ask for service after waiting a while because our particular server was working in the back. When our server came, service was excellent. Scone with lemon curd also excellent. Espresso was so-so. As the only option inside the museum, you get what you get.

The staff was professional, the food good, somewhat small portions. The view is of course outstanding. It is hard to keep things clean outdoors; there is a lot of dust and wind.

I have been here 3 times already and the waiters are so kind, their is one especific waiter named carmen who is great! Keep up the good work, and management say thanks to carmen for me!

I have eaten her many times and always been thrilled. The view is to die for, the seating at the tables and the bar very comfortable and the food delicious! The wait staff is lovely, too. Plus it's a good place to see celebrities or models taking a break from fashion week. It's always entertaining.

This restaurant is located on the 8th floor of the museum and has an outdoor section with amazing views. However, the menu is rather limited and the prices are on the high side, which is what one would expect of a museum restaurant.

Untitled at The Whitney has great food, great service. Our Waiter was so fablous. The food was incredible. The Chef emailed me a recipe that i requested. Better to make a reervation.

Fabulous food and friendly adept service!!! Try the kale salad and any if the creative toasts. Don't leave without the chocolate dessert cookie!!

The setting is magnificent, the service is very good, the food is dreadful. Precious mish-mash must have been created by non eaters. A few blocks away is sweetgreen. Seek it out for real food.

Lovely food, incredible view, spectacular and attentive service...enjoyed it immensely! Try the meatloaf sandwich on crispy multi-grain toast, with ricotta cheese, meatloaf and some sort of sweet relish or jelly topping that offsets the salty taste of the meat. It was delicious, decadent but a portion that was NOT big enough for a family of four (like some modern chain restaurants) so you can enjoy a guilt-free indulgence! (Everything we saw people eating at other tables looked equally wonderful. Plus, the desserts are scrumptious but in guilt-free portions!)

Just got home from a fabulous day at the new building of the Whitney Museum of American Art in the Meatpacking District of lower Manhattan. The Frank Stella exhibit was spectacular. His sculptures and paintings were huge and colorful. His creativity is boundless. I loved the paintings of Archibald Motley depicting the colorful periods of the 1920s and 1930s. Lunch in the Studio Café on the 8th floor completed a perfect day.

Overpriced lacking atmosphere. Soup and toast selections sounded good but were disappointing when price is factored in. Lots of other places to try in the neighborhood.

Decided to try out the studio cafe as they could take us right in, and what a pleasant surprise. Great burgers, fish lettuce wraps, and fluke. Very nice service in a cool space great for people watching. A little pricey, especially for those in our group who ordered the wine.

After walking the exhibit floors we headed for the Studio Cafe where dining outdoors with the NYC skyline before us we ordered sandwiches and tea, nicely presented and delicious, reasonable price.

I looked at the menu and the prices and was unsure whether I wanted to order anything but I'm glad I did. The duck meatloaf on toast was a treat and the view was great. Very good service. A little pricey but hey, this is New York.

The Studio Cafe at The Whitney Museum is the perfect end of a museum visit or a High Line walk. The cafe is at the end of the High Line. It has a good chef and the food is excellent, imagination and quality perfect combined.

The space is attractive and so is the waitstaff. The food is attractively presented. Nice wine. The hummus with radishes and flatbread came with carrots and the hummus was very bland- needed garlic, salt, lemon - something. The waiter did bring me radishes when I complained. The charcuterie tray was good except for the duck something which looked slimey. These two items and a glass of wine-$47.

After visiting the museum we stopped on the 8th floor to eat lunch at the Studio cafe. We had a divine salad with apples and a great grilled cheese toast. The service was outstandingly great

Delightful little place with a charming patio and good food. We needed a snack after the High Line Walk and was so happy to find this little gem by The Whitney. Charming service and fresh grub. Can't ask for more than that.

This place has an incredible view from the eight floor of the Whitney Museum. Menu is limited to appetizers, salads and sandwiches. Overpriced as any museum restaurant.

We visited the Whitney for the first time last week and we started with a drink and dessert in the Cafe'. The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable on the menu. We could have sat in the Cafe' all day enjoying the natural light, great service and superior quality of food. I highly recommend the Cafe' at least for a creative drink or light meal.

Really worth taking a break from the collection to have a snack here. Not exactly cheap for fairly small eats but the food is really excellent and therefore definitely a good option.

Visiting the New Whitney is a Must do in itself , but having a coffee on the rooftop Studio Cafe is part of the experience. Overwhelming sensation of freedom , peeping on the lower terraces hosting pieces of art, with a sight on the Hudson river , the Highline and the most of downtown, this place is very nice. We just had a drink a very good ices latte coffee but you have snack and cakes. really good experience.

Danny Meyers does it right. Upstairs at the Whitney is the "Studio Cafe". It offers snacks (called Toast) and salads. Larger meals and selection can be found at the street level "Untitled" restaurant. Service is good. Outside dinning available in good weather on the patio. Melted 3 cheese toast and Chicken salad toast were really good,as was the Italian. Soft drinks and meal was $23 PP with tip. Access to Studio Cafe needs admission to museum, not so with Untitled.

My husband and I spent the day at the Whitney and decided to try out the Studio Cafe for lunch. The food was great and the view was stunning! We got several items on the menu and shared them all. Definitely try 1 or 2 of their toasts! Delish!

We stopped here for a drink and a snack after our whitney visit and found good service and a pleasant room to relax for a minute and enjoy a drink. Great atmosphere and then, on to the next attraction!

If you do nothing else, go order the chocolate chip cookie. Don't balk at the price. Get a glass of wine, and be patient. Your cookie is cooked to order, gluten free, made with 3 kinds of chocolate. It is warm, crunchy, chewy, gooey, and served with a side of vanilla milk. Then, go walk it off on the High Line. Or play on a playground, because this cookie reminds you of why you've loved chocolate chip cookies, fresh from the oven, since you were a kid.

Amazing that you can have a great view and food to match...A wonderful way to spend lunch and look at the art.

I don't understand how anyone can eat there? Their food isn’t even eatable.Quick food can be decent.in todays fast fast paced world but sadly not in this case. As a customer I paid over 10 dollars for the saddest looking noodles I ever had in my life. The dish was served cold, with no sauce whatsoever, and presented a wet, solid clump of noodles with one shred of carrot as garnish! It was very disappointing since museum food usually have a little higher standard. I simply couldn't eat it (first time in my life I had to hand a dish something back) and as compensation I was offered a cold Chicken sandwich with many raisins inside... not very nice either but kept me full. The manager should not hire more waiters, since there were too much staff not doing anything but instead hire more cooks and buy better food in future.

We had lunch here on a sunny day. The service is excellent. The food is simple and delicious (we both had "tartines", i.e. open-faced toasted sandwiches. I choose one of the many local craft beers on offer. If it had been a little warmer we might have eaten on the terrace, but it was chilly so we sat in the sunny (but not too) indoor space.

We went to the Whitney on a Saturday and it was very busy. The restaurant on the ground floor was packed and closed early so we thought we were out of luck. . We asked if there was another option and were told of the Studio Cafe on the 8th fl. They are opened later than the other restaurant so we were happy to find it. They too were busy but texted us when our table was ready. You can be outside enjoying the terrace while you wait. Our lunch was just what we wanted, not too heavy and very satisfying. They have what they call toast which is actually open-faced sandwiches. We had the grilled cheese toast and a kale salad. They also serve wine and what looked like nice coffee drinks. We did not try either but would if we go back. Service is prompt and friendly so you can get in and out and have more time to enjoy the museum. I would recommend this restaurant it is very convenient.

The eighth floor Studio Café is a great place for a light fare, toasts, soups, salads, wine, coffee and a break from all the art. During late hours on Fridays and Saturdays, a prix-fixe supper menu is available . Outdoor seating in warmer months with views of the Hudson, the High Line and NYC is unbeatable. The ambiance is also great...happy, friendly and light. The food was great, creative and tasty. A little expensive, but then again its NYC and there is a great view!!!!

After a long five hour trip, we were hoping to have a nice dinner in a beautiful ambiance. To get a table outside with the view, we would have had to wait a half hour. So we opted for the indoor which had a very bland white ambiance and orange plastic chairs. There was no dinner menu but soup, toast and a cheese plate, all $14 a piece. So we opted for the soup and toast option for $20. The duck ramen with shiitake mushrooms did not seem to have any duck in it and the amount of noodles was very skimpy. The miso was quite tasteless. The meatloaf with cheese and kale was lukewarm. The water we were given was without ice. It seemed to be standing a while in a pitcher. And we waited a long time to be served our meal. I wished we had tried some of the interesting resturants we saw in the area instead.

It is a bit pricey for what you get but it is worth it if you're "schlepping" around the msueum. The view from the outdoor terrace is incredible. I had the duck meatloaf - superb.

Perhaps we hit a BAD day? The Cafe looked fun and artsy, so we put in our names. We were seated relatively quickly, our waitress was cheerful and pleasant, and then thing started to go downhill ...fast. Shortly after we placed our order of small soups and open faced sandwiches (termed 'toasts'), two other parties were seated. Thirty minutes later, the other two parties were served their lunches; we waited another 10 minutes for ours. MY duck ramen soup was really quite good, but my arctic char 'toast' suffered because the delicate flavor of the smoked char was completed overwhelmed by excessive seasonings. The other three in our party did not fare as well with their selections. That, plus $131.00 for a light lunch for 4, was pretty disappointing.

We shared some small plates. Not very large meals and not much to choose from but ok for lunch and not too expensive. The wines were good too.

This is a small restaurant on the top floor of the museum. While they do have servers, you get different people and they all seem indifferent and not very friendly. Meals come on toast and on very small plates and no pedestrian items such as Coke or every-day meals. Very trendy and expensive. Our two plates with a coffee cost $45! Much easier and cheaper to eat at nearby restaurants near the museum.

Went in just for a quick coffee — had already overeaten for lunch — fearing the servers’ usual offended reaction to the prospects of a small tip. But to our surprise, we were courteously led to our table by a cheerful maître d’, then our order was taken by an even more exemplary server. And later on, yet another server came to offer my companion a free hot-water refill for her tea! Then, with the arrival of our check we were told that this is a “no-tipping establishment!” Perhaps this policy rather explains that very “un-New York” behavior of our hosts? Either they are well rewarded for their impeccable service, or they’re all angels disguised as New York servers. The best surprise finally came when we found out that we could opt into the “No Kid Hungry” initiative in which this cafe is a participant, which we were more than happy to do. Wow.

Great menu, great presentation, excellent team, elegant surroundings, thoroughly enjoyed our lunch - the wait was worth it

The café is located on the top floor of the museum and inside and outside seating. When we visited, the weather was beautiful making the outside seating great. Up 8 stories, one is able to enjoy a view of the areas around the meatpacking district and beyond. For our meals, my wife had the brie and tomato toast and I had the gazpacho. Both were quite good. And, being able to enjoy the meal provided a nice respite during our tour of the museum.

A great place for lunch in between all the great art. Great terrace overlooking New York, the river and the Meatpacking district. Wonderful cuisine and very friendly staff. Make sure to be there just before or just after lunch time, people seem to feel hungry all at the same time...

We decided to eat at this cafe, on the 8th floor of the Whitney Museum, We had three items served on toast- grilled cheese, smoked Arctic char and duck meatloaf bath mi. All were delicious and creatively presented. Sure it was pricey, but the lunch places in the neighborhood are also pricey. It's a good place to take a break from the museum. And the adjacent terrace offers great views. Service was good.

Place our name on list, went back to view more art & was messaged when table was ready. Awesome service. I would highly recommend the butternut squash soup and a toast! It's a lunch combo and it is scrumptious!

Buy tickets to the Whitney on line and make plans for lunch at the Studio Café. What an enjoyable day.

We have been to this museum many times, and we always go to the cafe on the 8th floor or the main place downstairs. 'they are both danny meyer places and they are great!!

By new York standards this is a great dining at bargain prices. There are often waits for seating, But you can spend it on a Whiney terrace overlooking the city.. Salads, soups, and flatbread sandwiches are the main attraction and they are all very good. Wine is available. Prices are moderate and service is acceptable.

Not an amazing meal.... but a nice snack (expensive) with a fabulous view..... Really would have LOVED a diet coke after walking the High Line and finishing up at the Whitney, but no such item on the menu.... We did enjoy our cheese plate and my husband loved the root beer.

I was at the museum with my family and we decided to have a quick coffee break. As I never drink coffee I asked if they served fresh orange juice. The other ordered two espressos and a macchiato. My "fresh" orange juice looked and tasted like an orange concentrate - dark orange color, commercial sugary taste - my family is from Sicily, I order fresh orange juice very often and I believe I can tell the difference. The others were disappointed by their coffee - burnt (objective criteria) and acidic (subjective criteria), they said. We did not complain to the waitress just immediately asked for the check. The waitress brought a comment form together with the check - I used this opportunity and said what I thought of their "fresh" juice and coffee. In 2-3 minutes someone, who I guess was a manager of the cafe, came to our table. He started saying that this cafe was under the same Chef as Gramercy Tavern and that they share the same values and because of that how could their orange juice not even be fresh. I tried to explain why I thought orange juice was not fresh. He insisted it was fresh although admitted that they squeeze oranges every morning - hmmm... all the beneficial nutrients of fresh juices may dissipate minutes after its made, so by admitting that it was not freshly squeezed you might as well admit it was commercial OJ. I also note that a glass of OJ I was served with was not even cool. Would you make gallons of fresh orange juice every morning and then store them without putting the juice in the fridge - I doubt. He referred back to Gramercy Tavern when he tried to defend coffee - okay, acidity is subjective, some like it some hate it but the taste of burnt coffee is a different thing. He then said he added that he wished we had told them that we were disappointed with our order before we payed because there was nothing he could do anymore. Yes, sure, no one has ever cancelled a transaction or gave vouchers, etc. So what was the point of coming to our table - we have not asked for a refund but we also did not feel like wasting 5 minutes talking to him trying to intimidate us with name-dropping. Next time, apologize without wasting anyones time please. We had already wasted $27 for three crapy coffees and one glass of weird-colored-sugary-drink and did not really enjoy this weird interaction that had no purpose.

After touring the museum u can relax with delish latte and beautiful views.... The barrister was practicing his art work!!! So fun!!!!

This cafe at the top of the Whitney was a great way to start my exploring! While I was waiting for the (fantastic!) duck terrine with house made hoisin, I was admiring the view - which then disappeared in a spectacular rainstorm. It was a bonus, being inside, watching the Empire State Building disappear behind the torrential rain. Of course, the view was better before the rain, but I have some fantastic photos. I was then refuelled enough to start exploring the museum itself...

On our second day in NYC, we were really fortunate to enjoy a perfect lunch outing while visiting the "new" Whitney Museum in Lower Manhattan. We had spent the morning walking the High Line (see my review on this website), and spending several hours inside the Whitney Museum (review coming soon). We had thought about having lunch at their main restaurant on the street level, but found out about this neat café on one of the floors. The restaurant is also listed as "Untitled". Luckily, when we were ready to eat, they had a table outside. The weather was absolutely perfect this day and we just had to sit outside and take in the panoramic views (in fact, I took a panoramic shot with my phone but was not able to load it for you to see, unfortunately). You must take it in, enjoy the great views of the city and bay, and settle in for a wonderful lunch. The studio café outside also has some interesting art work for your enjoyment. The menu is generally light but is quite complete and the individual entrées and sides are perfectly varied. We ordered two wonderful tomato w/ avocado sandwiches and a beet salad. Like I said, the entrees are not overwhelming and perfect for the lunch diet. It's nothing fancy, just good food and GREAT views...hopefully great weather to enjoy all this like it was for us. The price is quite reasonable as well. You can feel quite confident that this experience will be just the right thing for a museum lunch. We've eaten at other museum lunch spots and have had negative experiences (i.e. DON'T GO TO THE MODERN MUSEUM CAFE IN LONDON...sadly).

At a recent visit to the new Whitney, after an illuminating session with a well prepared docent we decided to have our lunch at the Studio Café. The view of the city is fabulous and so was the food. Helpful service, and small quantities of interesting food were a perfect complement to a cultural experience. And, in case there were a few too many calories, we set out on the High Line which heads north from the Gallery for some exercise. We will go back and definitely recommend to others.