# Ocean Prime

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- Cuisine: Seafood/Steakhouse
- Neighborhood: Midtown West (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-west)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Upscale private dining
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.6 (2,655 reviews)
- Address: 123 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Phone: (212) 956-1404
- Website: https://ocean-prime.com
- Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday 4:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 4:00 to 9:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Ocean Prime's elegant private dining room transforms your group gathering into an intimate culinary voyage, where expertly prepared lobster cocktails and dry-aged steaks arrive tableside with the polished service this Midtown West gem is known for. The sophisticated atmosphere strikes that rare balance between impressive enough for business dinners and warm enough for celebrating life's special moments with friends and family.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups of about 10 book the Rockefeller Room for birthdays and board dinners, with larger events using the enclosed patio.

- The Rockefeller Room is the named private room, used by reviewers for parties of 10, board dinners and holiday dinners.
- There is also an upstairs private event space and a heated, enclosed front patio used for annual events.
- One reviewer booked the Rockefeller Room through an OpenTable special request and reported no room fee or minimum; another paid a deposit for a private event.
- Groups order a la carte from the regular menu; one party of 10 shared dishes family style using the table's rotating center.

What works: Rockefeller Room handles parties of 10 well for birthdays and board dinners; Event and private dining coordinators described as responsive and detailed; Heated enclosed patio arranged to order, with wine poured tableside; Servers stayed patient and attentive with demanding large groups.

Watch out for: One private room booking had a hot room and broken TV and audio; Deposit and premium pricing for private events; no backup room offered; Group dining office communication frustrated one holiday party planner.

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

## Questions

**Does Ocean Prime have a private dining room?**

Yes. Ocean Prime offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown West. Upscale private dining.

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

Guests at Ocean Prime 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 Ocean Prime for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Ocean Prime open?**

Ocean Prime is open Monday to Friday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday 4:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 4:00 to 9:00 PM, 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 Ocean Prime?**

Ocean Prime is a $$$$ Seafood/Steakhouse restaurant in Midtown West, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 2,655 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Upscale chain known for its sophisticated decor, long wine list & classic steak & seafood menu. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Ocean Prime?**

Groups of about 10 book the Rockefeller Room for birthdays and board dinners, with larger events using the enclosed patio. The Rockefeller Room is the named private room, used by reviewers for parties of 10, board dinners and holiday dinners. There is also an upstairs private event space and a heated, enclosed front patio used for annual events. One reviewer booked the Rockefeller Room through an OpenTable special request and reported no room fee or minimum; another paid a deposit for a private event. Groups order a la carte from the regular menu; one party of 10 shared dishes family style using the table's rotating center. Reviewers praise: rockefeller room handles parties of 10 well for birthdays and board dinners; event and private dining coordinators described as responsive and detailed; heated enclosed patio arranged to order, with wine poured tableside; servers stayed patient and attentive with demanding large groups. Watch for: one private room booking had a hot room and broken tv and audio; deposit and premium pricing for private events; no backup room offered; group dining office communication frustrated one holiday party planner. Based on 70 Google reviews of Ocean Prime that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.