# Motek

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- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Israeli
- Neighborhood: Flatiron (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/flatiron)
- Space: Semi-Private Room, Private Events
- Capacity: Private dining and events available; multiple locations in NYC
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $30 to $90 per person
- Google rating: 4.7 (2,722 reviews)
- Address: 928 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, USA
- Phone: (646) 663-8374
- Website: https://moteknyc.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Motek's warmly lit semi-private dining room transforms your group gathering into an intimate Mediterranean feast, where the intoxicating aromas of za'atar-crusted lamb and wood-fired vegetables create an instant sense of celebration in the heart of Flatiron. The restaurant's generous sharing-style service encourages lingering conversations over platters of silky hummus, grilled halloumi, and house-made pita that arrives still steaming from the oven. Your party will feel like honored guests at a Tel Aviv dinner party, surrounded by the gentle buzz of the main dining room while enjoying your own private corner of culinary hospitality.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the downstairs cellar private room or large tables for birthdays, family milestones and work dinners.

- Reviewers describe a private room in the cellar downstairs used for birthdays and family celebrations.
- Reported group sizes range from 6 to 14, with one table of 12 and one party of 10.
- Larger bookings use a prix fixe contract with a 2 hour window, a welcome drink option and a stated $50 per person charge for each 30 minutes over.
- Parties of 6 or more have 20% gratuity automatically added; one group of 14 spent over $3,000.

What works: Downstairs private room praised for ambiance and shared food; Servers help groups build menus, including vegetarian and allergy needs; Shareable mezze and mains suit family style ordering; Managers have customized menus for celebrations.

Watch out for: Time limits and rushed turnover reported on busy nights; Slow, uneven service for large prix fixe parties; Long waits to be seated even with reservations.

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

## Questions

**Does Motek have a private dining room?**

Motek offers a semi-private dining space for groups rather than a fully enclosed room. Private dining and events available; multiple locations in NYC.

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

Guests at Motek typically spend $30 to $90 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 Motek for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Motek open?**

Motek is open Monday to Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 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 Motek?**

Motek is a $$ Mediterranean / Israeli restaurant in Flatiron, New York City, rated 4.7 stars across 2,722 Google reviews. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Motek?**

Groups book the downstairs cellar private room or large tables for birthdays, family milestones and work dinners. Reviewers describe a private room in the cellar downstairs used for birthdays and family celebrations. Reported group sizes range from 6 to 14, with one table of 12 and one party of 10. Larger bookings use a prix fixe contract with a 2 hour window, a welcome drink option and a stated $50 per person charge for each 30 minutes over. Parties of 6 or more have 20% gratuity automatically added; one group of 14 spent over $3,000. Reviewers praise: downstairs private room praised for ambiance and shared food; servers help groups build menus, including vegetarian and allergy needs; shareable mezze and mains suit family style ordering; managers have customized menus for celebrations. Watch for: time limits and rushed turnover reported on busy nights; slow, uneven service for large prix fixe parties; long waits to be seated even with reservations. Based on 70 Google reviews of Motek that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.
