# Crown Shy Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/crown-shy JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/crown-shy.json - Cuisine: American - Neighborhood: Financial District (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/financial-district) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Pearl Room and Cedar Room; up to 50 seated / 80 standing; full restaurant buyout for 125 seated / 300 standing - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.5 (1,957 reviews) - Address: 70 Pine St Ground Floor, New York, NY 10005, USA - Phone: 212-517-1931 - Website: https://crownshy.nyc/private-dining - Hours: Monday to Wednesday 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, Thursday and Friday 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 5:00 to 9:30 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Crown Shy transforms group dining into an intimate celebration within its elegant Pearl and Cedar rooms, where James Beard-nominated chef James Kent's refined American cuisine takes center stage amid the restored grandeur of a 1932 Wall Street landmark. The sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere lets conversation flow as naturally as the wine, while dishes like duck with cherry gastrique and house-made pasta create those memorable moments that make everyone linger just a little longer. Whether you're hosting 12 or 50, the warm service and exceptional food turn any gathering into the kind of dinner your guests will still be talking about months later. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book the Cedar Room or large tables for work dinners and birthdays, often with prix fixe or shared plates. - The Cedar Room seats up to 18 and was used for a cocktail reception followed by a 3 course dinner with open bar. - An events contact handles booking and communication, including confirming dietary restrictions with guests before dinner. - Larger parties report using a prix fixe group menu, with add-ons like short rib, or ordering 8 to 12 shared plates family style. - Reported group sizes range from 4 to 18, plus a hosted fundraiser event. What works: Cedar Room event was organized, with easy planning communication; Dietary restrictions and vegetarians accommodated for groups; Shared plates and prix fixe group menu work well for tables; Warm, knowledgeable service praised by most groups. Watch out for: Dining room is loud, hard to converse across a table; Pacing can drag; one party of 6 waited 4 hours; Seating delays reported for reserved dinner parties. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Crown Shy have a private dining room?** Yes. Crown Shy offers a private dining room for groups in Financial District. Pearl Room and Cedar Room; up to 50 seated / 80 standing; full restaurant buyout for 125 seated / 300 standing. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Crown Shy?** Guests at Crown Shy 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 Crown Shy for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Crown Shy open?** Crown Shy is open Monday to Wednesday 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, Thursday and Friday 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 5:00 to 9:30 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 Crown Shy?** Crown Shy is a $$$$ American restaurant in Financial District, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 1,957 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Polished, new American restaurant with global influences inside spacious room with high ceilings. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Crown Shy?** Groups book the Cedar Room or large tables for work dinners and birthdays, often with prix fixe or shared plates. The Cedar Room seats up to 18 and was used for a cocktail reception followed by a 3 course dinner with open bar. An events contact handles booking and communication, including confirming dietary restrictions with guests before dinner. Larger parties report using a prix fixe group menu, with add-ons like short rib, or ordering 8 to 12 shared plates family style. Reported group sizes range from 4 to 18, plus a hosted fundraiser event. Reviewers praise: cedar room event was organized, with easy planning communication; dietary restrictions and vegetarians accommodated for groups; shared plates and prix fixe group menu work well for tables; warm, knowledgeable service praised by most groups. Watch for: dining room is loud, hard to converse across a table; pacing can drag; one party of 6 waited 4 hours; seating delays reported for reserved dinner parties. Based on 70 Google reviews of Crown Shy that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.