Oscar Wilde

What groups say

Groups mainly book tables of 6 to 10 for birthdays, bachelorettes and showers, with one reviewer hosting a bridal shower.

• Reviewers describe parties of 5 to 10 seated at regular tables, sometimes pushed-together pub tables near the bar or by the door.
• One reviewer hosted a bridal shower and praised both the planning communication beforehand and service on the day.
• Ordering is a la carte from the regular menu; one reviewer reports an automatic 20 percent gratuity for parties of 6 or more.
• Reservations are advised, and one group of 7 found the restaurant could not modify a booking by phone and had to change it online.

Drawn from 70 Google reviews of Oscar Wilde 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.

• bridal shower

  Hosted a bridal shower here and it was a great event! Great venue and great service leading up to the event as well as day of.

• group dinner, party of 7

  Several things were poorly managed from booking to our actual in-dining experience. I called to have my reservation for a group of 7 of us moved to an hour later because I could see the availability still an option online. On the phone they told me they were completely booked up for a group my size even though I said I could see availability online. So then I went online and changed my reservation myself. That alone was very odd and confusing how they couldn’t make the adjustment on their end. The management in person was even worse. To clarify our actual waitress was kind and tried to make it up to us, but the management unfortunately was inconsiderate and quite useless. A group of 7 of us were dining there and had order drinks for about 3 hours before the manager came over to tell us we needed to leave as we had over stayed our reservation and there was another group here for the table. We were still drinking so they moved us outside. Only for us to still be there an hour later and there was NO group still at the table we initially were at inside. It was so odd. They were very rude and aggressive about us leaving the table only for there to be no one dining there. Only reason I won’t rank the service to one star is because the poor waitress knew she had a poor management team and felt bad about the experience.

• birthday dinner, party of 8

  Way overcrowded and super loud. We were VERY disappointed on our visit to Oscar Wilde. Instead of a quaint victorian setting we were blinded by over the top Christmas decorations. I love Christmas but the crowd and the overwhelming decorations made me feel like I was suffocating. Despite having a reservation, our party of 8 was squeezed in next to the bar at two pub top tables pushed together. The bar patrons kept knocking into us, and it was so loud we couldn't hear each other. If we'd have been told to expect crowds like that we would have made other arrangements. But we were there to celebrate a birthday so we decided ro make the best of it. Our visit got worse, our server was not friendly and we barely saw her. I'm guessing she was as overwhelmed as we were so I will cut her some slack. And in addition to the chaos, the food and drinks were lackluster. Definitely not worth the cost or discomfort. All in all, we won't be going back and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

• group dinner, party of 9

  Definitely a place I'd go to for vibes. Their food is just okay. You could easily spend half the price for something more tasty and satiating somewhere else. Beautiful place, lovely waiting folks, but if you're coming here, you're paying for vibes more than anything else. Went with a group of 8-9 others and we were definitely stretching their accommodations so next time I'd probably size down. Great date spot though.

• group dinner, party of 7

  Great vibes being outdoors! Huge thanks to Dana, our server, who’s super accommodating and welcoming. We were a group of 7, and they took care of us so wonderfully!

Good to know

Elaborately designed, Victorian-style bistro with a long marble bar for cocktails and American bites.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Oscar Wilde have a private dining room?

Oscar Wilde offers a semi-private dining space for groups rather than a fully enclosed room. Lillie's Reflection Room (22); The Fireplace (8-12 semi-private).

How much does it cost to book a private event at Oscar Wilde?

Guests at Oscar Wilde typically spend $20 to $70 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 Oscar Wilde for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Oscar Wilde open?

Oscar Wilde is open Monday to Wednesday 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Thursday and Friday 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 1:00 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 Oscar Wilde?

Oscar Wilde is a $$ Bistro/Victorian restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 6,255 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Elaborately designed, Victorian-style bistro with a long marble bar for cocktails and American bites. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Oscar Wilde?

Groups mainly book tables of 6 to 10 for birthdays, bachelorettes and showers, with one reviewer hosting a bridal shower. Reviewers describe parties of 5 to 10 seated at regular tables, sometimes pushed-together pub tables near the bar or by the door. One reviewer hosted a bridal shower and praised both the planning communication beforehand and service on the day. Ordering is a la carte from the regular menu; one reviewer reports an automatic 20 percent gratuity for parties of 6 or more. Reservations are advised, and one group of 7 found the restaurant could not modify a booking by phone and had to change it online. Reviewers praise: bridal shower organizer praised planning support and day-of service; servers named repeatedly for attentive care of birthday groups; elaborate seasonal decor makes celebrations feel festive; outdoor seating worked well for a party of 7. Watch for: large parties report cramped seating near the bar or the door; slow food, inattentive servers and long waits at busy times; groups have been asked to vacate tables or move to the bar. Based on 70 Google reviews of Oscar Wilde that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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