Top Upper East Side Opening Party Venues

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  The Ribbon

  20 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, USA

  • Spaces for 10-300 Guests
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 4 Bars
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Nestled just steps from Central Park and the historic Dakota building, The Ribbon UWS offers a vibrant blend of classic New York charm and contemporary culinary flair. Brought to life by the renowned Bromberg Brothers of Blue Ribbon Restaurants, this 200-seat venue delivers elevated American comfort food with French and Southern influences. Signature dishes include spit-roasted meats, fresh seafood, and their celebrated fried chicken, complemented by an extensive whiskey selection and craft cocktails. Housed within the storied 1920s-era Franconia Hotel—once a Prohibition-era hotspot built by famed gangster Arnold Rothstein—The Ribbon pays homage to its rich history with preserved architectural details and a speakeasy-inspired ambiance. The venue features versatile event spaces, including the intimate Arnold Rothstein Room, making it ideal for private celebrations, corporate gatherings, and milestone events. Whether you're planning a sophisticated soirée or a casual get-together, The Ribbon UWS combines timeless elegance with modern hospitality, ensuring every event is both memorable and uniquely New York.

  $1,000 min

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  54 Below

  254 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Located in the heart of the theatre district, 54 Below evokes the ambience of a classic 1920s New York supper club with “the intimacy of a large living room” (The New York Times). With our world-class seasonal menus, this elegant space provides the setting for an unforgettable in-person or virtual event. 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, offers an unforgettable New York nightlife experience, combining performances by Broadway’s best with world class dining in an elegant setting. A recipient of the 2022 TONY AWARDS® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, the club is known as Broadway’s Living Room, a home away from home for Broadway professionals and audiences alike. With pre-theatre dinner offered nightly from 5:30pm, 54 Below has set a new culinary standard for New York City entertainment venues. Interested in a virtual or hybrid experience? 54 Below has now combined our state-of-the-art audio and visual systems with broadcast-quality studio equipment to create unparalleled production value. Our turn-key solution includes advanced technical support, freeing you to create extraordinary content to engage and inspire your viewers.

  $25,550 min

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  Avg response time 4-6 hrs

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  Blue Box Café

  727 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA

  • Spaces for 12-90 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants

  The Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud offers a unique take on Tiffany’s coveted dining experience. New York’s Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud and Blue Box Café Executive Chef Raphaelle Bergeon bring a seasonally inspired menu, including Breakfast at Tiffany’s Afternoon Tea, and an all-day à la carte selection, to this charmingly elegant café. The Peter Marino-designed space now includes a private dining area, café and bar and features custom art installations as well as the signature Tiffany shade of blue. With its elegant décor, the café creates an atmosphere of sophistication. Unique artwork, including commissions by Molly Hatch inspired by archival jewelry drawings, enhances the charm. Exceptional cuisine and meticulous attention to detail ensure every visit is a memorable experience in the heart of New York City.

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  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  The Smith - Lincoln Square

  1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA

  • Spaces for 25 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 space at this venue

  The Smith Lincoln Square is a lively American brasserie located across from Lincoln Center in New York City’s Upper West Side. The restaurant blends classic brasserie-inspired design with a warm, energetic atmosphere, offering a welcoming setting for intimate celebrations, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and private dining. A dedicated private dining room accommodates smaller groups, while the seasonal sidewalk café offers an inviting option for brunches and lunches during warmer months. Guests can enjoy approachable American fare, signature cocktails, and attentive hospitality in a sophisticated yet relaxed setting.

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  The Meeting Galleries

  155 E 44th St, New York, NY 10017, USA

  • Spaces for 5-275 Guests
  • 2 Bars
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 5 Total Spaces

  The Meeting Galleries is a refined and versatile event venue in Midtown Manhattan, located just one block from Grand Central Station. Designed to evoke the glamour of vintage train travel, the space features French-blue diamond-tufted suede walls, undulating ceilings, and bronze accents that nod to private train cars of the past. This unique design sets the tone for elevated experiences across four distinct rooms: The Grand Gallery, The Bar Car, The Podcast Gallery, and The Screening Gallery. Ideal for corporate meetings, social gatherings, brand activations, and cocktail parties, The Meeting Galleries offers over 18,000 square feet of hospitality-driven space. The space accommodates up to 275 guests and is perfect for large-scale presentations, banquets, and receptions. The Bar Car provides a built-in lounge with an integrated sound system, ideal for cocktail hours or breakout sessions. The Podcast Gallery is fully equipped with a RODE Caster Duo, velvet curtain, and display screen for virtual events and media recording. The Screening Gallery features plush seating and a 98” display, offering an intimate, cinematic experience for up to 8 guests. With state-of-the-art AV capabilities, curated furnishings, and a flexible layout, The Meeting Galleries delivers both functionality and ambiance. Its prime location near Grand Central makes it a highly accessible, centrally located event venue in NYC. Whether you’re planning a team offsite, influencer event, private dinner, or branded conference, The Meeting Galleries offers a dynamic, design-forward space to bring your vision to life..

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  Ivy Terrace

  155 E 44th St, New York, NY 10017, USA

  • Spaces for 30-150 Guests
  • 2 Rooftops
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  A new mid-century modern event space with a standout terrace overlooking Midtown Manhattan, Ivy Terrace is designed for corporate entertaining and stylish social celebrations in the heart of NYC. Host a polished cocktail reception, networking event, panel, breakfast, or client gathering, or gather for an engagement party, birthday, or intimate wedding moment, with an easy indoor-outdoor flow. Guests mix and mingle on the terrace around the fire pits, then move inside for bites, drinks, and conversation. With Grand Central nearby and skyline views in every direction, the setting keeps energy high while still feeling private and composed, ideal for holiday parties, brand moments, team celebrations, and milestone toasts. Guests love Ivy Terrace for it's unique charm and convenient location.

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  Le Jardinier New York

  610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA

  • Spaces for 10-250 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 5 Event Spaces

  Nestled in the vibrant heart of Midtown Manhattan at 610 Lexington Avenue, a collection of distinctive venues awaits, curated by The Bastion Collection, a globally renowned hospitality group. On the ground floor, guests are welcomed to Le Jardinier, a culinary sanctuary rooted in the refined elegance of French technique and seasonality. Offering privatization of its main dining room, semi-private events, as well as two private dining room options, Le Jardinier ensures bespoke experiences for every occasion. Above, Sereine, a versatile events venue, beckons with its elegant ambiance, open concept kitchen & customizable dining curated by our award-winning culinary team, complemented by impeccable service. Adjacent, Bar Bastion invites guests into a chic cocktail experience adorned with Art Deco glamour, available for private cocktail parties.

  Est. $250/guest

  $10,000 min

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  Avg response time 6-12 hrs

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  Lavo

  39 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022, USA

  Lavo New York is the ideal venue for your next corporate function, holiday party or social event. The Restaurant and Nightclub provide two distinct settings perfect for any occasion, and both offering top tier service and catering options. Outfitted with antique mirrors, reclaimed subway tiles and bricks repurposed from old factories, LAVO Restaurant channels a nineteenth century Italian bistro, with sidewalk tables and a row of open air doors leading into a cozy bar and café. The ultimate subterranean playground, LAVO Nightclub is designed with a multi-layered, voyeuristic approach, ideal for both after dinner entertaining and late night revelry. LAVO is part of The TAO GROUP, a leading restaurant and nightlife company that develops, owns and operates many of the most successful food, beverage and nightlife entertainment venues in the United States.

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  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

  • Spaces for 200-1,000 Guests
  • 5 Museums
  • 5 Landmarks
  • 1 Outdoor

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art is renowned not only for its unparalleled collection, but also for its grand landmarked building on Fifth Avenue at the edge of Central Park. The Museum's many unique spaces are ideal for a variety of events—from large corporate dinners and nonprofit galas, to meetings, film screenings, and, for Members, intimate private celebrations. The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since it was founded in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes alive in the Museum's galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.

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  The MetLife Building: Skyline Meeting & Events

  200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166, USA

  • Spaces for 8-580 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Skyline Meetings + Events, located at the iconic 200 Park Avenue above Grand Central, offers 15,600 sq. ft. of modern, flexible event space tailored for today’s dynamic workforce. Whether you’re planning intimate private board meetings, lively social gatherings, or large-scale corporate events, this sophisticated venue features state-of-the-art boardrooms, integrated A/V technology, seamless videoconferencing, and dedicated support staff to ensure flawless execution. Guests can unwind and network in the stylish Skyline Lounge, take in fresh air and stunning city views on the open-air Terrace, or enjoy a casual moment at the all-day café and bar. With a focus on comfort, technology, and exceptional service, every event here is designed to be impactful and truly memorable.

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  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Guastavino’s

  409 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022, USA

  • Spaces for 50 Guests

  Guastavino’s provides unparalleled service of the highest caliber, with over 40 years of combined experience in handling event venue spaces in New York City. Our experts ensure an unmatched pristine planning experience like no other. Our unique architectural Landmark is the perfect locale for all occasions in NYC: wedding events, non-profit events, corporate events, social events, Bar/Bat Mitzvah & more.

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  Casa Lever

  390 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA

  • Spaces for 90-190 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  Modern art and timeless architecture set the stage for Italian classics, curated wines and supreme hospitality. Casa Lever offers sophisticated Italian cuisine in one of midtown Manhattan’s prominent landmarks, the iconic Lever House on Park Avenue. Casa Lever offers three distinct and equally unforgettable settings for your next event. The elegant and subtle feel of our dining room is intimate yet celebratory, creating the ideal atmosphere for corporate or social events. Our lush seasonal outdoor garden is available in various configurations, from cocktails at the bar or in the lounge areas, to a seated dinner. The combined indoor and outdoor spaces are available as a full buyout.

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Tasca NYC

  505 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA

  • Spaces for 45-200 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants

  Tasca brings the warmth of Spain and the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean to Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Our cuisine celebrates the culinary traditions of Spain, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, offering a distinctive dining experience in an inviting, beautifully appointed setting. From celebrations in our private Wine Room to cocktail receptions, corporate dinners, and full restaurant buyouts, Tasca offers versatile spaces for memorable gatherings. Our wine cellar, fireplace, and subterranean lounge create a charming backdrop for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, and client entertaining. Choose from three four-course prix-fixe menus, complemented by curated beverage options and thoughtful dietary accommodations. Our team works closely with each host to tailor the details to their vision, bringing every occasion together with warm hospitality and attentive service.

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  Four Seasons Hotel New York

  57 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022, USA

  • Spaces for 14-270 Guests
  • 6 Hotels
  • 6 Ballrooms
  • 1 Resort

  A complete destination for business in Midtown Manhattan, Four Seasons Hotel New York features a variety of multi-purpose meeting rooms. For conferences and entertaining, our venues are flexible for 10 to 270 guests. Our most high-profile New York event venues include FIFTY7, the Cosmopolitan Suite and Metropolitan Suite. In addition, the self-contained Meeting Room Level features a variety of versatile function spaces – ideal for New York conferences, breakouts and luncheons.

  Avg response time 6-12 hrs

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  Emmy Squared Pizza: Upper East Side

  1426 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

  Emmy Squared's menu features classic burgers, bold salads and of course, Detroit-style pies. Beverages include wines, beer and adventurous cocktails and mocktails. The stylish and warm interior is perfect for any ocassion!

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  583 Park Avenue

  583 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA

  • Spaces for 240-1,200 Guests
  • 3 Event Spaces

  Built in 1923 and designed by the renowned architectural firm of Delano & Aldrich, 583 PARK AVENUEis a glorious New York venue reminiscent of a bygone era. The team at 583 PARK AVENUE treats each of our guests to the highest service standards in New York City. Each event is assigned a personal event coordinator who is on hand to assist in every aspect of the planning process, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. 583 PARK AVENUE offers an exquisite variety of modern event catering fare. Our expert culinary team uses only the best locally sourced ingredients in every dish we serve.

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  The Gardens Sonesta ES Suites New York

  215 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065, USA

  Address: 215 East 64th Street, New York, 10065 Description: Suitable for extended stays, this modern Upper East Side suite hotel is within 5 blocks of Madison Avenue shopping, Central Park and Midtown; the Museum Mile's cultural attractions are a 10-minute drive away. Upscale suites are decorated in a minimalist style and all include sitting areas, pull-out sofas and kitchenettes; some also offer full kitchens and/or private patios. WiFi and in-room spa treatments are available (with a surcharge), and room service is provided from 4 nearby restaurants. Guests have access to grocery delivery and a 24-hour fitness center, while numerous perks are offered for visiting dogs and cats.

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  siena cafe

  1580 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA

  Chic italian restaraunt with a great wine list, craft cocktail menu and late night kitchen. Home made pasta using non-gmo, organic products only, Siena Cafe brings the upper east side the quality it deserves.

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  Hutong

  731 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA

  • Spaces for 10-500 Guests
  • 6 Restaurants

  Hutong offers four beautiful private dining rooms that can be used individually or combined to suit your event requests. Perfect for business and social events; seated lunches, dinners and cocktail receptions. Exclusive buy-outs and cocktail events can be held in our main dining room and Hutong’s Bar Lounge. With the capacity to host a variety of private events including cocktail receptions, press conferences, product launches, fashion shows, and weddings. Hutong can be hired exclusively for up to 140 seated and 500 standing. Hutong's dedicated Events team will work with you to creating an exceptional experience and bespoke menu tailored to your needs; from intimate celebrations with friends to elegant rehearsal dinners, and cocktail receptions for 500 guests.

  Avg response time 6-12 hrs

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  Central Park Boathouse

  E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  Imagine celebrating at the one of the most magical locations in the world. Plan your wedding at The Loeb Boathouse Central Park and create one-of-a-kind moments and memories in one of New York City's most iconic venues. Whether celebrating a special anniversary, meeting an old friend for lunch or enjoying a little spontaneous refreshment—The Loeb Boathouse offers one-of-a-kind choices to satisfy all of your senses. Designed to beautifully coexist with its natural surroundings, it is the only Manhattan venue right on a lake—allowing you to host your wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or corporate event in spectacular fashion. While you’re here, why not join a 150-year-old tradition and explore the lake in a rented rowboat. Better yet, take a ride in an authentic Venetian gondola. With any luck, your gondolier might even break into song. Facility Rental Fee: The venue does not charge a rental fee, but there is a guest minimum—Saturday evening’s minimum is 165 guests, and for Friday or Sunday the minimum is 125 guests. What’s Included: -Five hour exclusive access to Lake Room, at 4,300 sq. ft space that is located adjacent to the restaurant. The room overlooks the lake on the South side with a 450 sq. ft deck and is surrounded on the West and North side by a 3,300 sqft English Garden. -Cocktail hour with butlered hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four course seated meal with choice of two entrées. -Wine service is provided throughout the meal in addition to a five hour open bar. We also include: Tables Chairs Linens Serveware Votives Dance floor Onsite manager Outdoor lighting Venue setup and cleanup Coat check Vendors: Outside vendors are allowed except for food and beverage and flowers and décor, which must be selected from a list of approved vendors. Food and Beverage: Prices range from $165-$245 per person Extras: If a ceremony is held at the venue, $800 is charged for an additional hour. Also, NY tax of 8.875%, 9% gratuity (which goes directly to the staff), and a 13.5% administration fee is charged.

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