# Café Chelsea Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/cafe-chelsea JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/cafe-chelsea.json - Cuisine: French / American - Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Cave à Vin and adjoining Solarium Bar; dinner starts at $135/person; at Hotel Chelsea; 218 W 23rd St - Price range: $$ - Typical spend: $30 to $90 per person - Google rating: 4.2 (709 reviews) - Address: 218 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA - Phone: (212) 518-1813 - Website: https://cafechelseanyc.com - Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 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. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Small groups book main dining room tables for birthdays, work celebrations and friend dinners, ordering a la carte. - 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. What works: 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. Watch out for: 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. Distilled from 28 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Café Chelsea have a private dining room?** Yes. Café Chelsea offers a private dining room for groups in Chelsea. Cave à Vin and adjoining Solarium Bar; dinner starts at $135/person; at Hotel Chelsea; 218 W 23rd St. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Café Chelsea?** Guests at Café Chelsea typically spend $30 to $90 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 Café Chelsea for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Café Chelsea open?** Café Chelsea is open Monday to Thursday 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 Café Chelsea?** Café Chelsea is a $$ French / American restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 709 Google reviews. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Café Chelsea?** Small groups book main dining room tables for birthdays, work celebrations and friend dinners, ordering a la carte. 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. Reviewers praise: 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. Watch for: 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. Based on 28 Google reviews of Café Chelsea that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.