"Sweeping views of Columbus Circle and Upper Broadway are the bait at this slick newcomer on the ninth floor of the Museum of Arts and Design, where the minimalist swank aesthetic includes artsy light fixtures, a rippled communal table and video art on a flat-screen; the Med-accented American menu is offered for lunch, dinner and afternoon tea, while a mod lounge area serves fancy cocktails into the wee hours." - Zagat.com

"Last week the Guggenheim got a restaurant, and today it's the Museum of Arts & Design's turn. Robert, named for legendary party-planner Robert Isabell, who died earlier this year, offers views of Columbus Circle and may be the first restaurant that boasts a video-art installation, a "sound wave" at the communal table, and two lighting installations. The food — contemporary American fare with Mediterranean influences — will be prepared by Union Prime alum Brady Duhane. The restaurant will be open for lunch, tea, and dinner, as well as late-night cocktails." - NYMag.com