# Le Rivage

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- Cuisine: French
- Neighborhood: Midtown (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Flexible setting for intimate to large corporate events
- Price range: $$$
- Typical spend: $50 to $100 per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (1,763 reviews)
- Address: 340 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
- Phone: (212) 765-7374
- Website: https://lerivage.com
- Hours: Monday and Tuesday 3:30 to 9:00 PM, Wednesday 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Thursday 3:30 to 9:00 PM, Friday 3:30 to 10:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: No accessible entrance listed
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Le Rivage's elegant private dining room transforms any group gathering into a sophisticated French affair, where classic bistro dishes like coq au vin and bouillabaisse arrive at your table with the kind of theatrical flair that makes everyone feel like they're dining at a hidden gem in Paris. The flexible space adapts beautifully whether you're hosting an intimate celebration for eight or a full corporate event, with the restaurant's seasoned team ensuring every detail flows seamlessly while you focus on your guests. Located in the heart of Theater District, it's the kind of place where conversations linger over expertly chosen wines and the evening feels effortlessly special.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups of 20 to 38 book pre-theater and corporate dinners here, usually on the multi-option prix fixe menu.

- Reviewers report groups of 20, 36 and 38 guests handled by the restaurant, including theater outings and a company team dinner.
- Large parties are typically served the 3 course prix fixe, which reviewers call extensive and reasonably priced for New York.
- Event planning is handled by managers named in reviews, who were described as responsive during booking conversations.
- A quieter back room is offered as an alternative to the livelier main dining room; live jazz plays some evenings.

What works: Managers responsive and helpful during event planning; Prix fixe with many options and reasonable price for groups; Staff kept large parties served smoothly and glasses full; Quieter back room available away from main dining room.

Watch out for: Pre-theater seatings can feel rushed, with roughly 90 minute turns; Service slows and tables wait during holidays and peak nights; Occasional order mix-ups at hosted group dinners.

Distilled from 67 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Le Rivage have a private dining room?**

Yes. Le Rivage offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown. Flexible setting for intimate to large corporate events.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Le Rivage?**

Guests at Le Rivage typically spend $50 to $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 Le Rivage for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Le Rivage open?**

Le Rivage is open Monday and Tuesday 3:30 to 9:00 PM, Wednesday 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Thursday 3:30 to 9:00 PM, Friday 3:30 to 10:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM 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 Le Rivage?**

Le Rivage is a $$$ French restaurant in Midtown, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 1,763 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Longtime French bistro serving classic fare from fixed-price menus in an old-world, rustic setting. It has outdoor seating.

**What do guests say about group dining at Le Rivage?**

Groups of 20 to 38 book pre-theater and corporate dinners here, usually on the multi-option prix fixe menu. Reviewers report groups of 20, 36 and 38 guests handled by the restaurant, including theater outings and a company team dinner. Large parties are typically served the 3 course prix fixe, which reviewers call extensive and reasonably priced for New York. Event planning is handled by managers named in reviews, who were described as responsive during booking conversations. A quieter back room is offered as an alternative to the livelier main dining room; live jazz plays some evenings. Reviewers praise: managers responsive and helpful during event planning; prix fixe with many options and reasonable price for groups; staff kept large parties served smoothly and glasses full; quieter back room available away from main dining room. Watch for: pre-theater seatings can feel rushed, with roughly 90 minute turns; service slows and tables wait during holidays and peak nights; occasional order mix-ups at hosted group dinners. Based on 67 Google reviews of Le Rivage that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.
