New American Cuisine in Manhattan
Manhattan is the natural home for New American cuisine, and The Meridian embraces this heritage with a menu that channels the city's cultural melting pot into dishes of exceptional creativity and flavor.
About The Meridian
New American cuisine in Manhattan carries a special significance — this is where immigrant food traditions have always converged, collided, and created something new. The Meridian honors this legacy with a menu that's as cosmopolitan as the city itself. You'll find Japanese-inspired crudo alongside Southern cornbread, Mediterranean herbs paired with New England seafood, and desserts that riff on Latin American dulce traditions.
What makes our approach distinctive is the rigor behind the eclecticism. Every flavor combination is tested extensively, every cultural reference is researched and respected, and every dish must pass the ultimate test: does it taste extraordinary? The result is New American cuisine that's intellectually stimulating and viscerally satisfying — dinner as a reflection of Manhattan's boundless creative energy.
Taste of Our New American Cuisine Menu
Tuna Tartare
Yellowfin tuna, avocado mousse, sesame crisp, ponzu vinaigrette
$22
Hamachi Crudo
Yuzu, jalapeño, cilantro, olive oil, sea salt
$24
Lobster Bisque
Maine lobster, sherry cream, chive oil, puff pastry crouton
$19
Visit Us in Manhattan
Hours
Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Monday: Closed
Upcoming Events
April 25, 2026
Napa Valley Wine Dinner
6-course dinner with Napa Valley wines
May 10, 2026
Mother's Day Brunch
4-course brunch with complimentary Champagne
May 16, 2026
Italian Guest Chef Pop-Up
Milan meets Manhattan — one-night collaboration
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