# Old Homestead Steakhouse Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/old-homestead-steakhouse JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/old-homestead-steakhouse.json - Cuisine: Steakhouse - Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Julian Schnabel room for up to 12 - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.2 (2,491 reviews) - Address: 56 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA - Phone: (212) 242-9040 - Website: https://oldhomesteadsteakhouse.com - Hours: closed Monday, Tuesday to Friday 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 4:00 to 9:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Old Homestead Steakhouse transforms your group gathering into an intimate celebration in the Julian Schnabel room, where century-old steakhouse traditions meet artistic sophistication in Chelsea's most storied dining destination. The private space accommodates up to 12 guests surrounded by Schnabel's distinctive artwork, creating an atmosphere where perfectly aged steaks and classic sides become the backdrop for memorable conversations. Since 1868, this legendary steakhouse has been crafting the kind of indulgent, theatrical dining experience that turns business dinners into occasions and celebrations into unforgettable nights. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups of 6 to 16 book upstairs tables or a second floor private room, mostly for birthdays and family dinners. - Reviewers describe a private room on the 2nd floor used by parties of 8, plus upstairs dining tables for groups of 6. - One party of 16 says staff set up a space for them at the last minute. - Private events are served on a fixed menu; regular groups order a la carte, with a seasonal porterhouse for 2 deal at $95 noted. - One birthday group was first seated at a tight table before staff added a second table; split checks were refused. What works: Staff accommodated a party of 16 on short notice; Attentive team service praised by groups of 6 to 10; Second floor private room available for parties around 8; Porterhouse for 2 special seen as good value for a table. Watch out for: Repeated complaints of padded or incorrect group bills; No check splitting, and a birthday dessert was charged; Service lapses with larger tables: missing dishes, slow refills. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Old Homestead Steakhouse have a private dining room?** Yes. Old Homestead Steakhouse offers a private dining room for groups in Chelsea. Julian Schnabel room for up to 12. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Old Homestead Steakhouse?** Guests at Old Homestead Steakhouse 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 Old Homestead Steakhouse for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Old Homestead Steakhouse open?** Old Homestead Steakhouse is open closed Monday, Tuesday to Friday 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 4:00 to 9:00 PM, serving 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 Old Homestead Steakhouse?** Old Homestead Steakhouse is a $$$$ Steakhouse restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 2,491 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Old-world relic (1868-era) serving huge, pricey steaks in a classic, dark-wood setting. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Old Homestead Steakhouse?** Groups of 6 to 16 book upstairs tables or a second floor private room, mostly for birthdays and family dinners. Reviewers describe a private room on the 2nd floor used by parties of 8, plus upstairs dining tables for groups of 6. One party of 16 says staff set up a space for them at the last minute. Private events are served on a fixed menu; regular groups order a la carte, with a seasonal porterhouse for 2 deal at $95 noted. One birthday group was first seated at a tight table before staff added a second table; split checks were refused. Reviewers praise: staff accommodated a party of 16 on short notice; attentive team service praised by groups of 6 to 10; second floor private room available for parties around 8; porterhouse for 2 special seen as good value for a table. Watch for: repeated complaints of padded or incorrect group bills; no check splitting, and a birthday dessert was charged; service lapses with larger tables: missing dishes, slow refills. Based on 70 Google reviews of Old Homestead Steakhouse that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.