# L’Avenue at Saks

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- Cuisine: French
- Neighborhood: Midtown East (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east)
- Space: Private Room
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (447 reviews)
- Address: 8 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
- Phone: (212) 940-4099
- Website: https://www.lavenuesaks.com/
- Hours: Monday 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and closed Sunday
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

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.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book birthdays, bridal brunches and group lunches here, arranging larger parties by email with custom menus.

- 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.

What works: 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.

Watch out for: 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.

Distilled from 19 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does L’Avenue at Saks have a private dining room?**

Yes. L’Avenue at Saks offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown East. Contact the restaurant for capacity and availability.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at L’Avenue at Saks?**

Guests at L’Avenue at Saks 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 L’Avenue at Saks for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is L’Avenue at Saks open?**

L’Avenue at Saks is open Monday 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, 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 L’Avenue at Saks?**

L’Avenue at Saks is a $$$$ French restaurant in Midtown East, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 447 Google reviews. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at L’Avenue at Saks?**

Groups book birthdays, bridal brunches and group lunches here, arranging larger parties by email with custom menus. 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. Reviewers praise: 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. Watch for: 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. Based on 19 Google reviews of L’Avenue at Saks that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.