# Benjamin Steakhouse

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- Cuisine: Steakhouse
- Neighborhood: Midtown East (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Main Dining (200), Mezzanine (67), Left Wing (25), Right Wing (27), Wine Room (21); 5 upstairs rooms with moveable walls
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (2,758 reviews)
- Address: Inside The Chemists' Club Hotel, 52 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Phone: (212) 297-9177
- Website: https://benjaminsteakhouse.com
- Hours: daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Benjamin Steakhouse transforms group celebrations into something extraordinary with its multiple private spaces tucked inside The Chemists' Club Hotel, where moveable walls on the upper level let you craft the exact intimate setting your gathering needs. The restaurant's prime dry-aged steaks and commanding wine selection create an atmosphere of old-world elegance that makes every toast feel significant, whether you're claiming the secluded 21-seat Wine Room or filling the grand main dining space with 200 of your closest colleagues. This is where Manhattan's power players come to celebrate deals and milestones in a setting that commands respect.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups of 6 to 15 book tables here for birthdays, bachelor parties, work and client dinners, ordering steaks family style.

- Reviewers report parties of 5, 6, 12 and 15 seated in the main room or on the second floor balcony overlooking the dining hall.
- Regulars suggest ordering the porterhouse for 2 or 3 plus a ribeye and sharing family style; appetizers are plated for each guest.
- Cost signals from reviewers: about 470 dollars plus tax for 5, about 500 dollars for 4 during Restaurant Week, roughly 450 dollars for 2 a la carte.
- Several note the second floor was assigned to business reservations, and birthdays noted on the reservation get a candle and a song.

What works: Staff handled parties of 12 to 15 smoothly; Steaks arrive sliced and easy to share family style; Managers and hostesses check in on larger tables; Birthday extras arranged without prompting.

Watch out for: Very loud and crowded at peak times, hard to hear; Reservations not always honored; waits of 30 minutes reported; Tables close together; some groups felt rushed to turn the table.

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

## Questions

**Does Benjamin Steakhouse have a private dining room?**

Yes. Benjamin Steakhouse offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown East. Main Dining (200), Mezzanine (67), Left Wing (25), Right Wing (27), Wine Room (21); 5 upstairs rooms with moveable walls.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Benjamin Steakhouse?**

Guests at Benjamin Steakhouse 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 Benjamin Steakhouse for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Benjamin Steakhouse open?**

Benjamin Steakhouse is open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, 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 Benjamin Steakhouse?**

Benjamin Steakhouse is a $$$$ Steakhouse restaurant in Midtown East, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 2,758 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Dry-aged steaks & a casual bar menu, plus raw & grilled seafood in a clubby space. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Benjamin Steakhouse?**

Groups of 6 to 15 book tables here for birthdays, bachelor parties, work and client dinners, ordering steaks family style. Reviewers report parties of 5, 6, 12 and 15 seated in the main room or on the second floor balcony overlooking the dining hall. Regulars suggest ordering the porterhouse for 2 or 3 plus a ribeye and sharing family style; appetizers are plated for each guest. Cost signals from reviewers: about 470 dollars plus tax for 5, about 500 dollars for 4 during Restaurant Week, roughly 450 dollars for 2 a la carte. Several note the second floor was assigned to business reservations, and birthdays noted on the reservation get a candle and a song. Reviewers praise: staff handled parties of 12 to 15 smoothly; steaks arrive sliced and easy to share family style; managers and hostesses check in on larger tables; birthday extras arranged without prompting. Watch for: very loud and crowded at peak times, hard to hear; reservations not always honored; waits of 30 minutes reported; tables close together; some groups felt rushed to turn the table. Based on 70 Google reviews of Benjamin Steakhouse that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.