Restaurants near The Met?
 

Hi, I'm taking a train in from NJ tomorrow and am meeting a friend from Seattle at the Met. We're going to have lunch, too. Is this (80s between Lex and Fifth) a neighborhood with restaurants, or is it more residential? Nothing fancy, just sushi or thai or similar.... thanks.

no thai - they all over on 2nd avenue.
how about Le Pain Quotidien,
1131 Maison (between 84 & 85th)?

This area is primarily residential and upscale shopping. For a choice of casuale dining you really need to walk over to 3rd ave or even 2nd - or take the crosstown bus to the west side.

I second Le Pain quotidien.

Do you realize the Met is CLOSED on Mondays????? Copied from their website

Museum Hours
Monday: <font color="red">Closed</font> (Except Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

What is open on Mon. is MOMA.org There's good, inexpensive eating near there.
http://menupages.com/restaurantdetai...p;cuisineid=62

Sorry, I now realize you posted yesterday and are probably well on your way or already there. Sorry. If you're still reading, Caffe Grazie is not a bad option on 84th st. off Fifth ave. (although a tad pricey). There's a good coffee shop on Madison &amp; 82 st., Nectar.