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  "slug": "cafe-chelsea",
  "name": "Café Chelsea",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/cafe-chelsea",
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  "cuisine": "French / American",
  "neighborhood": "Chelsea",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
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  "capacityDetails": "Cave à Vin and adjoining Solarium Bar; dinner starts at $135/person; at Hotel Chelsea; 218 W 23rd St",
  "description": "Café Chelsea's intimate Cave à Vin and sun-drenched Solarium Bar create an enchanting backdrop for group celebrations, where French-American cuisine unfolds within the storied walls of the legendary Hotel Chelsea. The private dining experience weaves together the building's bohemian history with refined seasonal menus, transforming your gathering into an evening that feels both exclusive and effortlessly sophisticated. Your guests will dine surrounded by the same creative energy that once inspired legends like Bob Dylan and Patti Smith, making every toast feel like part of Chelsea Hotel's ongoing story.",
  "priceRange": "$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 30,
    "max": 90,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.2,
  "reviewCount": 709,
  "address": "218 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 518-1813",
  "website": "https://cafechelseanyc.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.744303599999995,
    "lng": -73.99673229999999
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Friday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM",
    "Saturday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM",
    "Sunday: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": true,
    "servesBrunch": true,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJq0lehvhZwokRZvP6X-Exl88",
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Small groups book main dining room tables for birthdays, work celebrations and friend dinners, ordering a la carte.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers describe groups of 5 to 8 seated in the main dining room and banquettes, not a separate private space.",
      "Menu is a la carte, with reviewers sharing appetizers such as croquettes, panisse and ravioli across the table.",
      "Several reviewers advise reserving ahead, noting reservations can open about a month out and the room fills quickly.",
      "Parties larger than 3 are advised to reserve rather than walk in."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Attentive servers who clear plates between courses for larger tables",
      "Staff mark birthdays with candles and complimentary ice cream",
      "Shareable dishes and desserts that groups consistently praise",
      "Grand dining room and bar with strong atmosphere"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Noise level high enough that some parties cut dinner short",
      "Corner banquettes tight for 5, narrow gaps between tables",
      "Host stand disorganized at peak; waits and reservation mix-ups reported"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "birthday dinner",
      "group dinner",
      "work celebration",
      "group brunch"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 28,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}