Private Dining in Chelsea
Looking for private dining in Chelsea? 27 restaurants in Chelsea offer a private or semi-private space for groups, listed below and ranked by guest rating. Chelsea pairs gallery-district style with a deep bench of private rooms, from sleek new American spaces to long-running neighborhood favorites.
Each listing shows the cuisine, capacity, and the kind of space available, so you can match the room to your party before you reach out. For dates in December or on a weekend, contact the restaurant early, since the best rooms in Chelsea book out first.
Sappe
Thai
Private dining available; Thai drinking snacks and skewers; 240 W 14th St
Mino Brasserie
French/European
Semi-private space; group menus from $105/person
COTE Korean Steakhouse
Korean Steakhouse
Michelin-starred; banquet events available via Tripleseat
Mel's
American
Nook seats 14; front room up to 30
OPTO
Mediterranean
Undercote
Cocktail Bar
Subterranean space beneath COTE
Bottino
Italian/Tuscan
The Pool Room: indoor/outdoor feel; garden patio space
Carnegie Diner & Cafe
American Diner
Two rooms: 20 seated (small); 90 seated / 110 standing (large)
Bar Bonobo
Cocktail Bar
Buddakan
Asian
9 private event spaces; full buyout available; customizable menus
Crane Club
American
Event hosting; Tao Group
Creature's Rooftop
Cocktail Bar
Danny’s
American
Grandma's Home
Chinese (Hangzhou)
Private/semi-private dining available
Koloman
French-Austrian
The Mezzanine: up to 26 seated or 34 standing
Zou Zou's
Mediterranean
The Mural Room (24 seated/30 standing); The Parlour Room (18 seated/20 standing)
Oscar Wilde
Bistro/Victorian
Lillie's Reflection Room (22); The Fireplace (8-12 semi-private)
Rosemary's
Italian
The Greenhouse (windows on 3 sides, AV, 70 in TV); Wine Bar Lounge semi-private
TAO Downtown
Pan-Asian
4 private rooms; 15-1,500 guests; 30,000 sq ft David Rockwell-designed space
Café Chelsea
French / American
Cave à Vin and adjoining Solarium Bar; dinner starts at $135/person; at Hotel Chelsea; 218 W 23rd St
Nubeluz
Pan-Latin
Dedicated section up to 35 guests; full/half buyouts up to 150; 50th floor panoramic views
Old Homestead Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Julian Schnabel room for up to 12
Philippe Chow
Upscale Chinese
Emperor Private Dining Room + full buyout; multiple locations
VERSA
American/Event Space
NYC's largest retractable rooftop; 12,000 sq ft; 25-800 guests
OASES
American
Catch Steak
Steakhouse
Private event spaces
Megu
Japanese
Kimono Room + sushi bar PDR; beneath Dream Downtown
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Frequently asked questions
- How many restaurants in Chelsea have private dining rooms?
- Our directory currently lists 27 restaurants in Chelsea with a private or semi-private space for groups. Each one notes its capacity and the type of room available.
- What is the best private dining room in Chelsea?
- The venues on this page are ranked by guest rating, so the highest-rated rooms in Chelsea appear first. The right one depends on your group size, cuisine, and budget, which you can compare across the listings.