ABC Kitchen

What groups say

Groups of 6 to 16 book long tables in the main dining room for birthdays, team dinners and family meals.

• Reviewers describe being seated at long tables in the main room rather than a separate private space.
• Reported party sizes range from 6 to 16, including team dinners and multi generation family lunches.
• Most groups order a la carte and share plates family style; one work group had a pre selected menu.
• Restaurant Week pricing was cited at a $60 prix fixe, about $110 per person with a glass of wine.

Drawn from 70 Google reviews of ABC Kitchen that mention a group, a private room or a celebration, read September 2026. The reviews below describe a group visit, private rooms and larger events first, with the critical ones kept in.

• group dinner, party of 10

  Such a beautiful space inside, especially for dinner, with fantastic service. Came here with a group of 10, and we were seated on a nice long table. Highlights were the crab toast, ricotta, mushroom pizza, spinach mafaldine, and citrus tiramisu. There’s also a nice extensive wine bottle selection.

• birthday dinner, party of 7

  My friends and I came to celebrate a birthday, expecting a polished experience from a restaurant bearing the Jean-Georges name. I waited an hour for my burger, which was an absolute atrocity—dry and flavorless. The calamari starter, meant to be shared, arrived in a skimpy portion that barely sufficed for the table. The tomato pizza was fine, but honestly the only true standout was the black truffle pizza. Everything else felt simply not worth the exorbitant wait or expense. The food was decent, but nothing memorable — and it was completely overshadowed by the trainwreck of a service experience. On top of that, we had to ration our water throughout the meal because no one ever refilled our glasses. Despite having an abundance of staff — including three people handling the hostess duties, one of whom’s entire job seemed to be just walking guests to their tables — it felt like no one was paying any attention to us. We came in as a party of seven, got our drinks and appetizers fairly quickly, and then waited over an hour for our entrées. In that time, our waiter showed up once to let us know the food would be out “shortly.” Thirty minutes later, the manager appeared with an apology and an offer of free dessert — which sounded nice, until the entrées finally arrived and the waiter immediately told us the kitchen was closing in five minutes. By then, the restaurant was nearly empty, our frustration was peaking, and we had to put a rush on our plans. We ate, had our plates whisked away, and — shocker — the promised dessert never came. In all my visits to many restaurants, this one was among the rare occasions where I felt genuinely disrespected and flat‑out disappointed—from the service to the overall experience, it fell far below the standard I expect when dining out. We walked out disappointed, annoyed, and completely over it. I won’t be back, and I won’t be giving any other Jean‑Georges restaurant a second chance.

• large group dinner

  Such a cool dining space with great food and atmosphere. We came in with a large group and shared a number of small plates, all of which were delicious. We tried the crab toast, roasted butternut squash, beets, truffle pizza and Cacio e Pepe pizza. The space is really cool with lots of exposed wood, unique light fixtures and decor. For dinner I had the pasta with caramelized Brussels Sprouts and pistachio pesto, lots of nice flavor.

• team dinner

  Had a team dinner. It’s nice place to sit, eat nice food and have a long conversation with your team. Nice ambiance and great food My favorite was the corn appetizer and cheese burger

• family birthday dinner, party of 7

  I have been going to ABC kitchen since opened over 25 years ago. We have celebrated my 35th birthday, my best friend's 50th and brought in every visitor we cherish to dine there. Last night was the worst experience I have ever had an all this time. My sister-in-law had reserved a table for 7:15 PM for her 75-year old father-in-law and family, including two kids of nine and five years of age. We were made to wait for a full 45 minutes and then seated at a table meant for four when we were seven people. Almost everyone who came after us was seated while we were made to wait at the counter in the bar area. Even the manager came after a good half an hour. Could they not have joined two tables and seated our party? The hostess and the manager had different stories as to why we were being made to wait. The children were spent from hunger. They had been exploring New York City on foot and was beyond exhausted by the time our food arrived. While we ate and drank over $550 worth, no one relished the meal because we were so tired from waiting on 2 feet. Maybe they need to get a better booking system or table management system or implement a 90-minute dining period. This was a Tuesday. I shudder to think what a Friday or Saturday situation must be like. And by the way... How did they make up? With one complimentary appetizer and a sorbet! Full marks to our waiter, who was most attentive and charming in his effort to recover. The food as usual as par excellence in taste and presentation.

Good to know

Chic New American eatery via Jean-Georges Vongerichten sourcing local, organic ingredients.

Hours, spend and amenities from Google. Private event hours and minimums are set by the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Does ABC Kitchen have a private dining room?

ABC Kitchen offers a semi-private dining space for groups rather than a fully enclosed room. Semi-private dining area; private events available; 35 E 18th St.

How much does it cost to book a private event at ABC Kitchen?

Guests at ABC Kitchen typically spend $50 to $100 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact ABC Kitchen for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is ABC Kitchen open?

ABC Kitchen is open Monday to Friday 12:00 to 4:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

What kind of restaurant is ABC Kitchen?

ABC Kitchen is a $$$ American / Farm-to-Table restaurant in East Village, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 3,141 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Chic New American eatery via Jean-Georges Vongerichten sourcing local, organic ingredients. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at ABC Kitchen?

Groups of 6 to 16 book long tables in the main dining room for birthdays, team dinners and family meals. Reviewers describe being seated at long tables in the main room rather than a separate private space. Reported party sizes range from 6 to 16, including team dinners and multi generation family lunches. Most groups order a la carte and share plates family style; one work group had a pre selected menu. Restaurant Week pricing was cited at a $60 prix fixe, about $110 per person with a glass of wine. Reviewers praise: shared plates and pizzas work well for family style ordering; staff often surprise birthday guests with cake or sundae; attentive, knowledgeable servers noted by several large parties; back of the room is quieter than the front. Watch for: noise makes conversation hard across tables of 6 or more; long waits reported for entrees and for seating larger parties; tables sit close together; limited privacy. Based on 70 Google reviews of ABC Kitchen that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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