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  "slug": "aquavit",
  "name": "Aquavit",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/aquavit",
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  "markdownUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/aquavit.md",
  "cuisine": "Scandinavian",
  "neighborhood": "Midtown East",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
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  "capacityDetails": "Two private rooms; screen, projector, wifi",
  "description": "Aquavit's two intimate private rooms transform business dinners and celebrations into something extraordinary, where Marcus Samuelsson's refined Scandinavian cuisine meets the sophisticated energy of Midtown East. Your guests will be talking about the lingonberry-glazed duck and house-cured gravlax long after the last toast, while the seamless tech setup ensures presentations flow as smoothly as the aquavit itself. The Nordic-inspired dining rooms create an atmosphere that's both polished enough for corporate gatherings and warm enough for milestone celebrations with friends.",
  "priceRange": "$$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 100,
    "max": null,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.6,
  "reviewCount": 1329,
  "address": "65 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 307-7311",
  "website": "https://aquavit.org",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7608694,
    "lng": -73.97227769999999
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 12:00 to 1:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 12:00 to 1:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 12:00 to 1:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 12:00 to 1:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM",
    "Friday: 12:00 to 1:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM",
    "Saturday: 5:00 to 9:30 PM",
    "Sunday: Closed"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": null,
    "servesBrunch": false,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJWfonJ_tYwokRwIGb6Im403E",
  "photos": [
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    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/aquavit-2.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/aquavit-3.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/aquavit-4.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/aquavit-5.jpg"
  ],
  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Companies and celebrants book Aquavit's private rooms for set-menu dinners and events, with an events contact handling planning.",
    "notes": [
      "One reviewer booked a private company dinner and worked with an events contact who handled planning and execution.",
      "Private events run on a set menu rather than the a la carte or tasting format used in the dining room.",
      "A holiday Julbord was served buffet style in a group dining room seating multiple parties.",
      "Reported pricing signals include roughly 300 dollars per person for the holiday buffet with tax and a required 20 percent gratuity."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Events contact made private dinner planning smooth",
      "Chef has greeted and met event guests",
      "Food quality and presentation praised across group visits",
      "Elegant, calm dining room that is not stuffy"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Set-menu private event food called underwhelming for the price",
      "Service slipped with a large party",
      "Group dining room at holiday buffet was loud with no privacy"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "private event",
      "corporate dinner",
      "large party celebration",
      "holiday buffet"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 70,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}