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Best Museum Restaurants

by Katie Skrzek

Nov 14, 2017

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You can work up an appetite while touring a museum. Museums around the world offer visitors fine-dining establishments that are destinations unto themselves. Gone are the days of grabbing a sad, pre-made sandwich from a cafeteria. Check out these restaurants on your next trip to the museum.

The Modern, Museum of Modern Art

Overlooking the sculpture garden at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art, The Modern is a refined, contemporary restaurant with an award-winning wine program and menu. Visit for lunch or dinner, Monday–Saturday.

Neura, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Named for the Nervión River that runs through Bilbao, Spain, Neura presents a detailed menu that changes by season: spring, summer and fall-winter. Lunch is served Tuesday–Sunday. Dinner service is Wednesday–Saturday.

The Restaurant, The Getty Center

The elegant setting offers stunning panoramic views of Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Mountains. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch service are available. For more casual dining experiences, visit the museum’s smaller cafes or coffee carts.

RIJKS®, Rijksmuseum

Enjoy Dutch cuisine made using local and seasonal ingredients at the Rijksmuseum’s restaurant in Amsterdam. Open daily, lunch and dinner service are available. Reservations are greatly encouraged.

Terzo Piano, The Art Institute of Chicago

The Italian restaurant with Mediterranean flair is located in the modern wing of the museum. Chefs work with local purveyors to ensure only the freshest ingredients are used. Sunday brunch, Thursday dinner and Monday–Saturday lunch are available.

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