# Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/casa-cruz-upper-east-side-restaurant JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/casa-cruz-upper-east-side-restaurant.json - Cuisine: Restaurant - Neighborhood: Upper East Side (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/upper-east-side) - Space: Private Room - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.2 (522 reviews) - Address: 36 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065, USA - Phone: (212) 970-8983 - Website: https://www.casacruz.nyc/ - Hours: closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and closed Sunday - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Casa Cruz transforms group celebrations into intimate affairs within their stunning private dining room, where exposed brick walls and flickering candlelight create the kind of atmospheric backdrop that makes every toast feel cinematic. The elevated Latin American menu, featuring dishes like their signature octopus anticuchero and dry-aged beef with chimichurri, gives your gathering a sophisticated edge that goes well beyond typical group dining fare. This Upper East Side gem strikes that rare balance between impressive enough for important occasions yet cozy enough that conversation flows as smoothly as their carefully curated pisco selection. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book one of the townhouse's several dining floors for birthdays, team dinners and parties, sometimes with a family style set menu. - The venue is a converted townhouse with multiple dining floors reached by elevator, plus a bar area and a rooftop terrace. - One reviewer attended a dinner party of 20 seated at 4 tables of 6 on the top floor, set up exclusively for that group. - That party was served passed appetizers followed by a fixed menu of about 16 dishes served family style. - Reviewers describe it as club-like and hard to book; one said calls and emails went unanswered and prices are high. What works: Separate floors keep groups private with little noise carryover; Fixed family style menu handled smoothly for a party of 20; Staff and managers often singled out for attentive celebration touches; Elegant townhouse setting with bar area for arrivals. Watch out for: Reported seating delays and unset tables for a large party; Booking can be difficult; calls and emails went unanswered; Ordered dishes and wines run out; billing errors reported. Distilled from 41 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant have a private dining room?** Yes. Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant offers a private dining room for groups in Upper East Side. Contact the restaurant for capacity and availability. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant?** Guests at Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant 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 Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant open?** Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant is open closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and closed Sunday, 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 Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant?** Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant is a $$$$ Restaurant restaurant in Upper East Side, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 522 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant?** Groups book one of the townhouse's several dining floors for birthdays, team dinners and parties, sometimes with a family style set menu. The venue is a converted townhouse with multiple dining floors reached by elevator, plus a bar area and a rooftop terrace. One reviewer attended a dinner party of 20 seated at 4 tables of 6 on the top floor, set up exclusively for that group. That party was served passed appetizers followed by a fixed menu of about 16 dishes served family style. Reviewers describe it as club-like and hard to book; one said calls and emails went unanswered and prices are high. Reviewers praise: separate floors keep groups private with little noise carryover; fixed family style menu handled smoothly for a party of 20; staff and managers often singled out for attentive celebration touches; elegant townhouse setting with bar area for arrivals. Watch for: reported seating delays and unset tables for a large party; booking can be difficult; calls and emails went unanswered; ordered dishes and wines run out; billing errors reported. Based on 41 Google reviews of Casa Cruz Upper East Side Restaurant that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.