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  "slug": "lavenue-at-saks",
  "name": "L’Avenue at Saks",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/lavenue-at-saks",
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  "cuisine": "French",
  "neighborhood": "Midtown East",
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  "description": "L'Avenue at Saks transforms group dining into an elegant Parisian affair, with their intimate private room serving as your own slice of the Left Bank right above Fifth Avenue's most iconic department store. The refined French menu showcases classics like duck confit and bouillabaisse alongside contemporary interpretations, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light during lunch or create a sophisticated glow for evening celebrations. Your group will feel like VIPs as you ascend to this stylish refuge, where impeccable service and authentic French hospitality make every gathering feel effortlessly chic.",
  "priceRange": "$$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 100,
    "max": null,
    "currency": "USD"
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  "rating": 4.5,
  "reviewCount": 447,
  "address": "8 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 940-4099",
  "website": "https://www.lavenuesaks.com/",
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  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7582534,
    "lng": -73.9768371
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  "hours": [
    "Monday: 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM",
    "Friday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM",
    "Saturday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM",
    "Sunday: Closed"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": true,
    "servesBrunch": false,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
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  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups book birthdays, bridal brunches and group lunches here, arranging larger parties by email with custom menus.",
    "notes": [
      "The restaurant sits on the 9th floor of Saks Fifth Avenue, with window tables facing Rockefeller Center and a separate casual bar area.",
      "One reviewer emailed about 3 weeks ahead for a larger birthday party and received cost, food and drink details in advance, plus printed custom menus.",
      "A party of 6 booked a weekday lunch, was seated on time, and had all dishes fired together, with sides and 3 desserts sent out free.",
      "A la carte ordering is reported for groups; bar area holds high tops, sofas and about 10 counter seats."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Advance email planning with clear cost and menu details",
      "Custom printed menus for birthday parties",
      "Group entrees timed to arrive together",
      "Complimentary sides and desserts sent to a table of 6"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Birthday notes on reservations sometimes missed, no candle or message",
      "Service quality varies by server; one manager described as rude",
      "Dining room can be noisy; expensive drinks noted"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "birthday dinner",
      "group lunch",
      "bridal party brunch"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 19,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}