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  "slug": "little-rubys-east-village",
  "name": "Little Ruby's East Village",
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  "cuisine": "Restaurant",
  "neighborhood": "East Village",
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  "spaceTypes": [
    "Semi-Private Room"
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  "description": "Little Ruby's East Village transforms group dining into an intimate affair with their charming semi-private room, where the restaurant's Australian-inspired comfort food takes center stage amid the cozy, dimly-lit atmosphere that feels like dining in a friend's impossibly stylish apartment. The menu's crowd-pleasing dishes—think perfectly roasted chicken and creative seasonal vegetables—spark the kind of conversation and shared enjoyment that turns colleagues into friends and celebrations into lasting memories. Your group will find themselves lingering over natural wines and house-made desserts, reluctant to leave this welcoming corner of the East Village.",
  "priceRange": "$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 30,
    "max": 40,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4,
  "reviewCount": 952,
  "address": "198 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003, USA",
  "phone": "(646) 998-4265",
  "website": "https://www.rubyscafe.com/location/east-village/",
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  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7310755,
    "lng": -73.9883598
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  "hours": [
    "Monday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Friday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Saturday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Sunday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": true,
    "servesBrunch": true,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": null
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  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Small groups of 5 to 7 come for birthday brunches, casual friend meals and nearby office team lunches, ordering a la carte.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers describe parties of 5 to 7 seated in the main dining room; no one mentions a dedicated private room.",
      "Reservations are strongly advised for any party larger than 4, especially weekends and weekday lunch after 12:30.",
      "Menu is a la carte brunch and dinner items; birthday desserts have been brought out by servers on request.",
      "One party of 6 reports an automatic 20% large party gratuity, and another reports a table time limit near 1 hour 15 minutes."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Hosts will rearrange seating so a large group sits together",
      "Affordable for birthday groups, food consistently praised",
      "Servers make birthdays special with dessert and attention",
      "Team lunch for 7 seated quickly on a busy Friday"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Automatic 20% large party gratuity reported without advance notice",
      "Groups report feeling rushed, checks dropped with food",
      "Loud and crowded; waits and reservation delays reported"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "birthday dinners",
      "group brunch",
      "team lunch",
      "family lunch"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 28,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}