# Cafe Boulud

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- Cuisine: French
- Neighborhood: Upper East Side (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/upper-east-side)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Multiple private rooms; at Maison Barnes
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (995 reviews)
- Address: 100 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065, USA
- Phone: (212) 772-2600
- Website: https://cafeboulud.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:00 to 9:30 PM, and closed Sunday
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Chef Daniel Boulud's sophisticated Upper East Side gem transforms group celebrations into intimate French affairs within the elegant private rooms at Maison Barnes, where seasonal menus showcase both classical technique and contemporary flair. The refined atmosphere strikes that rare balance between formal enough for important occasions yet warm enough for friends to linger over wine and conversation. Whether you're savoring the restaurant's signature dishes or exploring specially crafted group menus, each gathering becomes a memorable culinary journey through France's finest traditions.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the Vaisselier and wine rooms for showers, milestone celebrations and receptions, with canapes, dinner and wine pairings.

- The private Vaisselier dining room sits behind a bookcase; there is also a separate private wine room used for lunches.
- One reviewer hosted a 90 person VIP experience and cocktail reception at the venue.
- Event coordinators and an events director are named as handling planning, requests and flexibility ahead of events.
- Private event menus described include selected canapes, a plated dinner and wine pairings served by a dedicated server.

What works: Responsive, flexible event coordinators handling custom requests; Private rooms praised as stunning and memorable settings; Canapes, duck and wine pairings singled out by event guests; Attentive service, with chef and staff visiting tables.

Watch out for: Music from private room parties can carry into the main dining room; Repeated complaints about portion consistency and overpriced dishes; Service pacing can lag; slow courses and drinks noted.

Distilled from 44 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Cafe Boulud have a private dining room?**

Yes. Cafe Boulud offers a private dining room for groups in Upper East Side. Multiple private rooms; at Maison Barnes.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Cafe Boulud?**

Guests at Cafe Boulud 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 Cafe Boulud for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Cafe Boulud open?**

Cafe Boulud is open Monday to Thursday 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:00 to 9:30 PM, and closed Sunday, serving 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 Cafe Boulud?**

Cafe Boulud is a $$$$ French restaurant in Upper East Side, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 995 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Daniel Boulud's cafe serving high-end French fare in a chic setting. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Cafe Boulud?**

Groups book the Vaisselier and wine rooms for showers, milestone celebrations and receptions, with canapes, dinner and wine pairings. The private Vaisselier dining room sits behind a bookcase; there is also a separate private wine room used for lunches. One reviewer hosted a 90 person VIP experience and cocktail reception at the venue. Event coordinators and an events director are named as handling planning, requests and flexibility ahead of events. Private event menus described include selected canapes, a plated dinner and wine pairings served by a dedicated server. Reviewers praise: responsive, flexible event coordinators handling custom requests; private rooms praised as stunning and memorable settings; canapes, duck and wine pairings singled out by event guests; attentive service, with chef and staff visiting tables. Watch for: music from private room parties can carry into the main dining room; repeated complaints about portion consistency and overpriced dishes; service pacing can lag; slow courses and drinks noted. Based on 44 Google reviews of Cafe Boulud that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.