Le Pavillon

What groups say

Work events and private functions book the space, while parties of 6 to 8 come for corporate dinners and birthdays.

• The restaurant sits on the second floor of One Vanderbilt, with a bar overlooking Grand Central and a separate private event space.
• Reviewers describe corporate dinners and job dinners of 6, and birthday tables of 8.
• Tasting menus are a whole-table commitment; one group of 6 was told all guests must order the same menu.
• Cost signals from groups include a 6-course tasting menu, wines around $80 a glass, and bills near $1,000 for 4.

Drawn from 70 Google reviews of Le Pavillon 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.

• corporate dinner, party of 6

  Edit: Dropping review to 3, due to wasting my time. The resturant responded to my review, asked me to reach out to provide more details, and then never responded to my emails and deleted their response to my review. If you are not honestly interested in following up on feed back, do not waste people's time and ask them to reach out. Sorry for the long review, but I feel it is best to be specific. We had a 6 person reservation that chose the 6 course CANAPÉ tasting menu. The good: I have never liked fish or shellfish. As my pallet matured over the years, I have tried to eat these types of food again, but never once have I been able to enjoy eating these types of protein. This changed when I visited this resturant. Only one of the 4 ocean based dishes had a smell of fish, and even that dish did not have a fish taste. In the past, all shell fish have tasted fishy, chewy & rubbery, but the oysters here were amazing. It was impossible to believe it was a shell fish. Each fish based dish, had a real unique flavor, and not the normal overwhelming fishy smell and taste that had made me hate fish in the past. I urge, anyone that has never liked sea based food, to try these dishes, you will be in for a surprising treat. The bad (reason for 4/5 stars): The pre dinner bread was cold, hard, and very stale. The attendants of the table, pretty much took it out of our hands while eating, in preparation of the first course. Nobody asked us if we were finished, and the next course did not come out for almost another 10 minutes. It felt rather rude and rushed. The shrimp/prawn was oddly fishy smelling for everyone and over cooked. It did not have a crisp snap or crustacean taste, but was chewy and fishy. The dish with short ribs, only provided a piece of short rib, smaller than a finger tip, like it was an after thought, and for me, had no meat at all. Mine was 100% fat. One of our 6 members did not want the tasting menu option, and they stated that all members of the table must get the same dish. While this was understandable, they never once mentioned that there were othere menu options available on a menu called bar bites. They should have made these additional options apparent so that everyone at the table was satisfied. Opinions and afterthoughts: It was a pity that almost all dishes were sea based. I wish one was some type of poultry to even it out some. The red meat was not the best quality. It was all lean. Not expecting wagyu a5 for the price, but a little fat would be nice. The shrimp/prawn was also low quality, compared to what is available. Since we had such a large table, it would have been nice to have 2 individuals explain the dish, instead of one. Half of the table never had the opportunity to hear what was on the dish. For a 2-4 person table, one individual is fine but more than that, needs additional consideration. The only other issue was when the individual taking requests came back to the table to advise a drink was $80 each, they should have spoken to the person ordering in private. While I understand the consideration, some of the people at the table took offense and felt they were being embarrassed. I personally do not feel that they did anything wrong, but the mood needs to be read. This was a corporate dinner.

• work event

  Hosted a work event here. Everything was handled meticulously well staff was incredibly receptive of all of the request we had. Would definitely come here again.

• private event

  The vibes, the service, the food, all excellent! The private event space is immaculate. The vegetarian options were wonderful as was the famous fish! Highly recommend!

• private event

  I had the pleasure enjoying this fantastic location during a private event this week. The bar with views off Grand Central Station seems to have no ceiling. The staff is very well informed about everything they are serving. Excellent food. We had a great evening.

• anniversary dinner, party of 6

  We were a party of six people, celebrating our friends' 50th wedding anniversary. We mentioned this to our server upon arrival, who offered congratulations but never acknowledged it again. We ordered dessert, which we had planned to do anyway, but it would have been nice to at least have a candle or some sort of "happy anniversary" wish spoken to them. Pre-dinner, we ordered cocktails, which never came. We asked one of the other servers nearby to facilitate that, since we had been waiting for over 15 minutes for the drinks...on a relatively slow night it appeared. Additionally, once the sommelier dropped off the wine list, we never saw him again. We had to elicit help from an adjacent table to order the several bottles of wine we wanted for dinner. My Bouillabaisse was cold. When that course was cleared, I asked the young man to please tell the kitchen the situation, as I didn't eat more than the first, unpleasantly cool bite. "I'm sorry" was the (equally) tepid response. When my steak came out at room temperature (and that's a compliment to the dish), I again had one bite, and that was it. When plates were cleared, I asked to take my meal home, as it was served--like my starter--cold. There was no apology, no reconciliation. Thank goodness I ordered the cheese plate for my dessert: it's tough to screw that up, except that in every other (numerous) fine dining establishment I've been in they at least describe the cheeses and give some detailed notes on them. This was our second--and final--time at Le Pavillon. How they achieved a Michelin Star is beyond me.

Good to know

Upscale restaurant with greenery, high ceilings, and city views, serving wine and French cuisine.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Le Pavillon have a private dining room?

Yes. Le Pavillon offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown East. Customizable private dining; garden-inspired setting; at One Vanderbilt.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Le Pavillon?

Guests at Le Pavillon typically spend $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 Le Pavillon for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Le Pavillon open?

Le Pavillon is open Monday to Friday 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 9:30 PM, and closed Sunday, serving 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 Le Pavillon?

Le Pavillon is a $$$$ French (Seafood) restaurant in Midtown East, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 1,189 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Upscale restaurant with greenery, high ceilings, and city views, serving wine and French cuisine. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Le Pavillon?

Work events and private functions book the space, while parties of 6 to 8 come for corporate dinners and birthdays. The restaurant sits on the second floor of One Vanderbilt, with a bar overlooking Grand Central and a separate private event space. Reviewers describe corporate dinners and job dinners of 6, and birthday tables of 8. Tasting menus are a whole-table commitment; one group of 6 was told all guests must order the same menu. Cost signals from groups include a 6-course tasting menu, wines around $80 a glass, and bills near $1,000 for 4. Reviewers praise: private event requests handled meticulously by staff; striking garden-style room with grand central and city views; knowledgeable sommelier and bar program for business entertaining; kitchen accommodates vegetarian and dietary requests. Watch for: slow drink service and long gaps reported at larger tables; dish descriptions hard to hear across a table of 6; celebrations noted in reservations sometimes missed by staff. Based on 70 Google reviews of Le Pavillon that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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