# ABC Kitchen

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- Cuisine: American / Farm-to-Table
- Neighborhood: East Village (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/east-village)
- Space: Semi-Private Room, Private Events
- Capacity: Semi-private dining area; private events available; 35 E 18th St
- Price range: $$$
- Typical spend: $50 to $100 per person
- Google rating: 4.4 (3,141 reviews)
- Address: 35 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
- Phone: (212) 475-5829
- Website: https://abckitchennyc.com
- Hours: 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
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

ABC Kitchen transforms group dining into a feast for all the senses, where Jean-Georges Vongerichten's farm-to-table philosophy meets reclaimed wood tables and Edison bulb warmth in their intimate semi-private spaces. Your party of friends or colleagues will bond over shared plates of roasted carrots with avocado and pistachios or the legendary roasted chicken, while the restaurant's commitment to local, organic ingredients ensures every bite feels both indulgent and thoughtfully sourced. The buzzy yet sophisticated atmosphere in this Flatiron favorite strikes that rare balance where conversation flows as smoothly as the natural wine selection.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

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.

What works: 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 out 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.

Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## 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.
