Top Midtown Manhattan Dinner Party Venues

AVENUE NEW YORK is an upscale lounge and event venue brought to you by the TAO Group. Our impeccable record for throwing world class events with the most influential leaders in the industries of business, finance, fashion, entertainment, and technology is unparalleled in the hospitality industry. Perfect for events of 50 to 250 guests, the New York location has been redesigned as a grand, Parisian mansion that merges ornate, old world design, modern finishes, soaring 30 foot ceilings, and state-of-the-art technology to create a layered, luxurious, and immersive environment. Our full-service kitchen features a crowd-pleasing menu from TAO Group’s executive chef team and can be customized upon request.

Le Bernardin, founded in 1972 in Paris by brothers Maguy and Gilbert Le Coze, only offered fish: fresh, simple, and prepared with respect. The Le Coze's intended to establish Le Bernardin in New York in 1986, after gaining its first Michelin star in 1976 and two more in 1980. Le Coze and Chef Eric Ripert announced the latest chapter in the restaurant's history in September 2011, with a major renovation by Bentel & Bentel. The new appearance includes a lounge, which is a first for the restaurant, with a different menu. Since then, the restaurant has won a James Beard Award for "Best Restaurant Design" in 2012 and a James Beard Award for "Outstanding Restaurateur" in 2013 for Le Coze, the first woman to be honored in the category. Les Salons Bernardin, one level above the restaurant and accessible via a separate entrance, is the ideal location for a memorable event. The area replicates the understated opulence of the main dining room, with etched glass and timber coffered ceilings. During the day, the salon is bathed in natural light from floor to ceiling windows, and in the evening, gentle lighting and the use of warm, neutral hues contribute to the mood of a genuinely stimulating location. The salon can seat two to eighty people and may be divided into multiple configurations and seating arrangements to suit different party sizes and needs. Chef Eric Ripert's and his team's carefully crafted menus may be wonderfully matched by Wine Director Aldo Sohm's wine selections. Les Salons Bernardin, in collaboration with a specialist private dining crew, will create an exceptional experience for you and your guests. Le Bernardin Privé, the newest addition to Le Bernardin's private dining offerings, is located directly across the Galleria from the restaurant. This lively venue provides a classy backdrop for a range of private parties. The dynamic design, which is peppered with contemporary art, embodies Le Bernardin's trademark style. North and South Privé are two rooms that may be merged to create a variety of combinations for different events and party sizes. Menu options are prepared to order and represent Le Bernardin's cuisine and philosophy, and are matched by wine selections meticulously picked by our experienced wine staff.

FIAF French Institute Alliance Française is the perfect art venue for a theater or dance performance, a film screening or movie shoot, a fundraiser, conference, business meeting, or private parties.

Upon entering, customers are greeted by a welcoming rectangular bar made of Black Walnut from Bucks County, PA, which provides a warm, convivial drinking and dining environment. A beverage program made completely of American-sourced whiskey, beer, and wine brands complements the fully domestically sourced menu, adding to the bar's structural beauty. Harding's is a restaurant and pub that is both a neighborhood hangout and a destination. Cocktail parties, meetings, receptions, brunches, luncheons, and dinners can all be held in Harding's Cocktail Lounge, Mezzanine, Private Den, and Dining Room. Each spot can be reserved separately or in a group. Harding's Main Dining Room can be leased for full or semi-private parties, and it is ideal for social, corporate, and philanthropic events. The Cocktail Lounge Large semi-private groups can hire the lounge, which gives them their own designated space of the main bar to mingle. This location is great for happy hours, corporate entertaining, and social gatherings. The Mezzanine The high location with wrought iron railings, which is available for private events such as cocktail receptions or seated functions, provides guests with a view of the open dining room and busy bar scene. The Mezzanine is an excellent choice for people who do not want to miss any of the excitement. The Private Den Reserve the private Den for standing receptions, corporate presentations and celebratory and private dinners. The space is perfect for small gatherings and features delightful details like a lighted mantle and comfortable lounge furniture. The area also has full AV capabilities, with a 42-inch TV and a sound system of its own.

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With spaces of various sizes, The Private Restaurant at Del Posto offers a unique and customizable experience. At The Private Restaurant, we provide Del Posto’s signature “of the place,” seasonal Italian cuisine. We have expanded the offerings of Il Menù Del Posto, and added a luxurious tasting menu, perfect for tailored wine pairings or for guests who would like to leave the decisions in the chefs’ hands. In addition, we have devised an elegantly served family style menu, available exclusively in the Private Restaurant. The family-style menu is offered for those who prefer a more convivial style of dining, served with the same attention to detail that garnered Del Posto the national James Beard Award for Outstanding Service in 2013.

Bottino is a one-of-a-kind location for parties, with rooms to conduct private events for groups of 12 to 120 people, all radiating from our serene city garden, which is the restaurant's focal point. We understand that the comfort and safety of your guests and our personnel is a big concern right now. Our covered, heated North and East Garden patios, as well as our indoor/outdoor Pool Room, offer socially separated seating for parties of 10 to 60 people, with plenty of fresh air — perfect for micro-weddings, ceremonies and receptions, birthdays, showers, and other types of celebrations. Customized lunch and dinner prix fixe menus are prepared in collaboration with you to provide your guests with a variety of options. We can help with floor plans, table decor, special occasion cakes, and even music, and you are free to use whatever vendors you want. Our goal is to make your event planning and execution as stress-free and joyful as possible! Our Spaces THE NORTH GARDEN is the restaurant's focal point: a covered patio that is enclosed for cold weather and serves as a lovely year-round location for small wedding ceremonies or cocktail celebrations, as well as beverages before seated dinners in the neighboring private rooms. The NORTH GARDEN can be leased in conjunction with the POOL ROOM to give additional capacity for couple's dances, cocktails, and other events. THE POOL ROOM can sit up to 52 people for a seated meal and can be paired with the NORTH GARDEN for pre-dinner cocktails, or expanded to seat up to 80 people. When the garden is accessible to other diners, the sliding frosted glass doors are closed for seclusion when a supper for up to 52 guests is planned. THE EAST GARDEN is a quiet extension of the North Garden. It is great for more private parties, holding up to 24 guests at one table for a seated lunch or dinner. It is covered year-round and enclosed for cold weather. Cocktails can be served in the North Garden before to dinner. THE FULL BUYOUT can accommodate up to 150 people and includes the main dining room, the North Garden (seen on the left enclosed and on the right unenclosed for summer), the POOL ROOM, and optionally the EAST GARDEN and BAR.

Make your next event truly extraordinary with the Gansevoort. Whether you’re planning a metropolitan wedding or hosting a birthday bash, Gansevoort Hotel Group offers event planning services with our team of highly strategic professionals to create once-in-a-lifetime celebrations in any of our picturesque locations. Our team can bring that rich experience to your special occasion when you book any of the spectacular event spaces available at the Gansevoort. Our properties feature exceptional spaces and elegant venues in New York City which can accommodate intimate gatherings or celebrations for over 300 attendees. Guests can say “I Do” or host a poolside rooftop gathering high above New York City. We make your vision a reality. Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC provides everything guests need under one roof, including hi-tech amenities, stylish accommodations, signature pool, five-star service, and restaurants and lounges.

Haven's Kitchen was founded by Alison Cayne in 2012 with the goal of instilling pride and pleasure in her students through the preparation of seasonal ingredients from scratch. Alison Cayne has been teaching cooking since 2002. At the time of the company's inception, she set out on a mission to educate people about the impact that the food we buy, eat, and prepare has on the environment, society, and our daily lives. As a three-story carriage house in the heart of Manhattan, our residence strikes a balance between the comforting familiarity of a home and the unadorned openness of a Flatiron loft. Consider the variety of events we've hosted here, ranging from lively product launches to formal dinners and custom-designed weddings, to see why we like to think of our events team as its own in-house marketing department. Our carriage house is designed to bring people together while also providing them with the opportunity to express themselves creatively in a comfortable setting.

212 Steakhouse is proud to be the first and only Japanese Kobe Beef Marketing & Distribution Promotion Association member in New York, making us the only restaurant on the East Coast serving authentic Japanese Kobe Beef. Kobe beef is a delicate, dignified sweet lean meat that is complemented by the taste and aroma of melt-in-your-mouth fat. Its so-called "shimofuri" fat marbling is the key to its delectability. At low temperatures, the "sashi" fatty component of the flesh itself begins to melt. It will virtually melt in your mouth as a result of this. Its exceptional flavor is due to an abundance of irosinie and oleic acids, which have been scientifically proven. Our location, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, offers elegance and comfort in a charming setting for a memorable wedding or a variety of events. Our professional top-of-the-line team and chefs painstakingly construct every element to suit your style and budget in order to create a memorable event. Our mission is to provide every foodie with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our goal is to produce and promote a delicious and engaging dining experience.

For all of your special occasions, such as birthdays, corporate parties, fundraisers, holidays, and more, transform our historic Flagship at 30 Rockefeller into your very own World of Wonder! Frederick August Otto Schwarz envisioned a magnificent abundant emporium brimming with remarkable, one-of-a-kind toys from around the world. His ambition became a reality, and it has given wonder and excitement to families for more than 150 years as the world's most iconic toy store. A visit to FAO Schwarz is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The tale revolves around you. Every time you walk through our doors, you'll be greeted by a larger-than-life adventure that will pique your interest. We've continued to make new, enduring memories for generations of children as well as nostalgic moments for adults over the years. In the New York City flagship, enjoy a fantastic one-hour behind-the-scenes adventure hosted by a world-famous Toy Soldier. Before the doors open, you'll be welcomed inside the land of wonder, where you'll learn about our history, raid the FAO Schweetz Candy Bar, receive a cuddly FAO memento, and have your own personal shopper!

The Strand's Rare Book Room is a perfect venue for weddings, celebrations, and private events. Spend your special evening surrounded by rare and antique books curated by Strand's resident experts. The Strand was established in 1927 on Fourth Avenue, in the heart of what was then known as "Book Row." Book Row was a six-block stretch of land that housed forty-eight independent bookstores. Ben Bass, the father, was only twenty-five years old when he started his modest used bookstore in his hometown of St. Louis. Entrepreneur at heart and voracious reader by nature, this erudite gentleman began with $300 dollars of his own money and another $300 dollars in borrowed funds from a friend. Ben wished to create a space where books would be cherished and book lovers could congregate in a welcoming environment. After the London street where avant-garde writers such as Thackeray, Dickens, and Mill once congregated as well as interesting book publishers, he named his bookstore after the same street. The Strand quickly established itself as a Greenwich Village institution, where writers gathered to converse, sell their books, and hunt for a hidden treasure to purchase and keep for themselves. Today, the Strand is the only remaining structure from Book Row's illustrious past. Ben's son, Fred, was already learning the ropes of the family business at the age of thirteen. He, too, was a book enthusiast who quickly entered the book trade. After serving his country in the Armed Forces, Fred returned home to New York, where he continued to work alongside his father in the family business. By 1957, Fred had relocated the store to its current location at 12th Street and Broadway, which is just around the corner. Eventually, Fred found himself spending the majority of his time at the purchasing desk, cultivating relationships with regulars and on the lookout for the next great find... In the following generation, Fred's daughter, Nancy, joined her father in the family business. When she finished college and spent a brief period in Louisiana, she returned to her hometown and joined the Strand team at the age of twenty-five. Today, she manages the store and feels privileged to be able to carry on her family's 90-year tradition. It's still up in the air whether one, two, or all three of Nancy's children will be the next in line to join the Strand organization.

This fully furnished 2-story private penthouse with a balcony, terrace, and rooftop is equipped with audio-visual equipment, lounge seating, and a built-in bar, among other amenities. We take your wedding day seriously, which is why we want to get to know you better before we begin planning. We believe that everything that goes into a wedding, a bridal shower, a birthday, or any other milestone should be a reflection of the host's personal style and preferences. Because we believe in open and respectful communication, we promise to provide a seamless experience that includes the highest possible level of food quality and customer service, no matter what your budget is. Whatever you decide to do to commemorate your special day, we'll be there to assist you every step of the way. And you can be confident that our talented team of experts will not overlook any important details. Events can take on a variety of shapes and sizes. We understand this, which is why we have a variety of beautiful venues that can be transformed into a truly unique space. We'll work with you to find the ideal location for your event, whether it's a highly publicized product launch, a memorable birthday party, or a cozy wedding reception setting.

The Orangery is decorated with luxurious materials, intriguing artwork, and one-of-a-kind furniture. It may be rented exclusively and is the ideal venue for everything from romantic dinners and Champagne receptions to business luncheons and product launches. The Whitby Hotel's beautiful Orangery Courtyard is now available to hire exclusively for up to 10 guests, making it the ideal location for a special occasion. While you enjoy this magnificent outdoor spot to yourself, choose from seasonal meals and beautifully paired wines. The Whitby Hotel features three private rooms, each with its own unique style and format, that are excellent for a variety of occasions. A cutting-edge screening theater with 130 seats is also available. Are you planning a spectacular private dinner? If you're searching for a private area to host a small party, we have a variety of options available. Our Events Team will ensure that your celebration is genuinely unforgettable with spectacular design features, delectable cuisines, and outstanding service. The Whitby is located on West 56th Street near 5th Avenue in upper midtown Manhattan, only two blocks from Central Park and steps away from some of New York's best restaurants, galleries, and museums, including MoMA. It is bordered by world-class department stores and high-end designer boutiques, and Broadway is only a short distance away. The Whitby Hotel is a showcase for modern art and design. There are 86 individually designed bedrooms and suites, each with floor to ceiling windows and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, many with their own terrace. Kit Kemp, renowned for her individual and unique way of organizing spaces with a colorful and carefree mood, designed the interiors.