Hudson Clearwater

What groups say

Groups book the downstairs wine cellar room, backyard partial buyouts or long tables for birthdays and large a la carte dinners.

• Reviewers describe a private wine cellar room downstairs used by larger groups, plus a back garden that can be partially bought out.
• Reported party sizes include 8 for a backyard buyout and birthday brunch, and 15 seated inside.
• Ordering is a la carte in these accounts, with shared appetizers and mains such as short rib, duck and steak.
• Several reviewers report seating mix-ups, being placed on the Hudson Street sidewalk instead of the requested backyard, or reservations not found.

Drawn from 44 Google reviews of Hudson Clearwater 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.

• large group dinner, party of 15

  Was with a party of 15 and Hudson Clearwater was so accommodating to a group this size. Service was attentive and prompt and the food was incredible. While all food was great the short rib was the star!!!

• backyard partial buyout, party of 8

  After securing a partial buyout of the backyard garden, our party of 8 arrived today expecting to be seated in the shady backyard on a very hot & very humid NYC day only to be seated on Hudson St. So disappointed as the website is NOT clear that you could be reserving the patio (aka sidewalk). Although we didn't get the shady backyard seating, all was make right by the manager, John...a true professional who went above & beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience. Thank you John, the service was excellent & the food was phenomenally delicious. If John & his team could've only controlled the weather.. but they did keep us dry, we had such fun & great memories. Kudos to Hudson Clearwater & thanks for making our family celebration special!

• private room dinner

  Mains were good, nothing amazing. If you get the steak, it's small. I got the vegan lasagna and it was good. Cheese plate was sad. Wine was very good. Great for a private party with their basement room. Service was great.

• large group dinner

  Made a reservation for a larger group and requested to sit in the backyard. We were seated on the street side at very wobbly chairs. I think the majority of courses were great, the desert definitely was delicious. However, my steak was just so hard and overcooked, i couldn’t enjoy it.

• birthday brunch, party of 8

  Went with friends to celebrate a birthday during a Sunday Brunch. At first we thought it was going to be an issue we had reserved for 8 and even though we had confirmation our reservation was not found but the staff set up space and got us seated outside and it was awesome. We had an awesome waitress and really good service. We were disappointed you could not buy pitchers of drinks but the food was good and the time spent there was super enjoyable. A good time had by all..

Good to know

Hot spot serving New American fare, including vegetarian-friendly choices, and creative cocktails.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hudson Clearwater have a private dining room?

Yes. Hudson Clearwater offers a private dining room for groups in West Village. Private dining room downstairs.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Hudson Clearwater?

Guests at Hudson Clearwater typically spend $20 to $30 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 Hudson Clearwater for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Hudson Clearwater open?

Hudson Clearwater is open daily from 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM, 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 Hudson Clearwater?

Hudson Clearwater is a $$ New American restaurant in West Village, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 1,247 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Hot spot serving New American fare, including vegetarian-friendly choices, and creative cocktails. It has outdoor seating.

What do guests say about group dining at Hudson Clearwater?

Groups book the downstairs wine cellar room, backyard partial buyouts or long tables for birthdays and large a la carte dinners. Reviewers describe a private wine cellar room downstairs used by larger groups, plus a back garden that can be partially bought out. Reported party sizes include 8 for a backyard buyout and birthday brunch, and 15 seated inside. Ordering is a la carte in these accounts, with shared appetizers and mains such as short rib, duck and steak. Several reviewers report seating mix-ups, being placed on the Hudson Street sidewalk instead of the requested backyard, or reservations not found. Reviewers praise: staff handled a party of 15 with attentive, prompt service; private basement wine room suits larger groups; managers stepped in to fix seating problems; kitchen delivered consistently praised food across big orders. Watch for: backyard requests not honored; groups seated on the sidewalk; reservations for 8 have gone missing at the host stand; wobbly street-side chairs and occasional overcooked mains. Based on 44 Google reviews of Hudson Clearwater that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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