# Empire Steak House

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- Cuisine: Steakhouse
- Neighborhood: Midtown West (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-west)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Bi-level event space
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.9 (9,082 reviews)
- Address: 233 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Phone: (212) 355-5542
- Website: https://empiresteakhousenyc.com
- Hours: Monday 3:00 to 10:00 PM, Tuesday to Thursday 11:45 AM to 10:30 PM, Friday 11:45 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 3:00 to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 3:00 to 10:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Empire Steak House's bi-level event space transforms your group dinner into something memorable, with prime cuts and classic sides served in a setting that feels both intimate and grand. The Midtown West location puts you steps from Broadway, making it ideal for pre-theater celebrations or post-meeting dinners where conversation flows as smoothly as the wine. Your party will have the run of both floors, creating natural spaces for mingling and toasting while the kitchen delivers those perfectly charred steaks that have made this spot a local favorite.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups of about 9 or 10 book birthday and family dinners here, often the pre-theater set menu before a Broadway show.

- Reviewers report tables of 9 and 10, including a 10-person birthday group that all ordered the pre-theater 3 course menu.
- Ordering is a la carte or via the pre-theater set menu; one 10-top called the price point fair.
- Several reviewers note birthday desserts with a candle and staff singing, arranged for celebrating tables.
- One party was seated in a more private corner; an early 4:30pm reservation was described as feeling like private dining.

What works: Attentive servers keep pace with tables of 9 to 10; Pre-theater 3 course menu suits mixed groups and show timing; Complimentary birthday cheesecake, candle and singing for celebrations; Large portions and broad menu including fish, lamb and pasta.

Watch out for: Pricey; several reviewers flag the cost; Portions very large, easy to over-order for a group; One steak arrived overcooked, though staff offered a replacement.

Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Empire Steak House have a private dining room?**

Yes. Empire Steak House offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown West. Bi-level event space.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Empire Steak House?**

Guests at Empire Steak House 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 Empire Steak House for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Empire Steak House open?**

Empire Steak House is open Monday 3:00 to 10:00 PM, Tuesday to Thursday 11:45 AM to 10:30 PM, Friday 11:45 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 3:00 to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 3:00 to 10:00 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 Empire Steak House?**

Empire Steak House is a $$$$ Steakhouse restaurant in Midtown West, New York City, rated 4.9 stars across 9,082 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Empire Steak House?**

Groups of about 9 or 10 book birthday and family dinners here, often the pre-theater set menu before a Broadway show. Reviewers report tables of 9 and 10, including a 10-person birthday group that all ordered the pre-theater 3 course menu. Ordering is a la carte or via the pre-theater set menu; one 10-top called the price point fair. Several reviewers note birthday desserts with a candle and staff singing, arranged for celebrating tables. One party was seated in a more private corner; an early 4:30pm reservation was described as feeling like private dining. Reviewers praise: attentive servers keep pace with tables of 9 to 10; pre-theater 3 course menu suits mixed groups and show timing; complimentary birthday cheesecake, candle and singing for celebrations; large portions and broad menu including fish, lamb and pasta. Watch for: pricey; several reviewers flag the cost; portions very large, easy to over-order for a group; one steak arrived overcooked, though staff offered a replacement. Based on 70 Google reviews of Empire Steak House that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.