# 53 Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/53 JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/53.json - Cuisine: Pan-Asian - Neighborhood: Midtown West (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-west) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: PDR on lower level; The Dome semi-private with dedicated bar; BA53MENT speakeasy 32 seats - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.3 (803 reviews) - Address: 53 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA - Phone: (646) 535-3994 - Website: https://53-nyc.com - Hours: Monday to Friday 11:45 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 53's tri-level setup in the heart of Midtown West transforms group dining into a choose-your-own-adventure experience, whether you're hosting an intimate gathering in their lower-level private dining room, claiming The Dome's semi-private space with its own dedicated bar, or descending into BA53MENT, the sultry 32-seat speakeasy that feels like your group's personal discovery. The pan-Asian menu weaves together bold flavors that spark conversation, while the restaurant's theatrical spaces ensure your dinner becomes the kind of night your guests will still be talking about weeks later. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups of 6 or more come for birthdays, celebrations and work dinners, sharing dishes across the large lower-level dining room. - Reviewers describe a smaller, quieter upstairs dining lounge and bar, plus a larger basement dining room with its own bar. - Group parties report sizes of 6 to 8 and a party of 7, ordering shareable dishes rather than a set menu. - One large-party host says the team handled reservation notes and special requests through advance communication. - Price signals are high: one reviewer cites over 150 dollars per person and an 88 dollar lobster rice. What works: Staff handled a large group well with many shareable dishes; Advance communication and reservation notes followed for a big celebration; Striking space, large lower-level room with dedicated bar; Birthday extras like complimentary dessert and champagne mentioned often. Watch out for: Uneven pacing for larger tables; dishes arriving cold or misdelivered; Host stand and seating waits reported even with reservations; High price point; some group meals felt underwhelming for the cost. Distilled from 58 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does 53 have a private dining room?** Yes. 53 offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown West. PDR on lower level; The Dome semi-private with dedicated bar; BA53MENT speakeasy 32 seats. **How much does it cost to book a private event at 53?** Guests at 53 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 53 for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is 53 open?** 53 is open Monday to Friday 11:45 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 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 53?** 53 is a $$$$ Pan-Asian restaurant in Midtown West, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 803 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at 53?** Groups of 6 or more come for birthdays, celebrations and work dinners, sharing dishes across the large lower-level dining room. Reviewers describe a smaller, quieter upstairs dining lounge and bar, plus a larger basement dining room with its own bar. Group parties report sizes of 6 to 8 and a party of 7, ordering shareable dishes rather than a set menu. One large-party host says the team handled reservation notes and special requests through advance communication. Price signals are high: one reviewer cites over 150 dollars per person and an 88 dollar lobster rice. Reviewers praise: staff handled a large group well with many shareable dishes; advance communication and reservation notes followed for a big celebration; striking space, large lower-level room with dedicated bar; birthday extras like complimentary dessert and champagne mentioned often. Watch for: uneven pacing for larger tables; dishes arriving cold or misdelivered; host stand and seating waits reported even with reservations; high price point; some group meals felt underwhelming for the cost. Based on 58 Google reviews of 53 that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.