# Oscar Wilde

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- Cuisine: Bistro/Victorian
- Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea)
- Space: Semi-Private Room
- Capacity: Lillie's Reflection Room (22); The Fireplace (8-12 semi-private)
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $20 to $70 per person
- Google rating: 4.3 (6,255 reviews)
- Address: 45 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
- Phone: (212) 213-3066
- Website: https://oscarwildenyc.com
- Hours: Monday to Wednesday 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Thursday and Friday 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Oscar Wilde's intimate semi-private spaces transform group dining into an occasion worthy of the legendary wit himself, with Lillie's Reflection Room offering an elegant refuge for larger gatherings amid rich Victorian décor and warm lighting. The smaller Fireplace alcove creates an especially cozy atmosphere for more intimate celebrations, where classic bistro fare and expertly crafted cocktails flow as freely as the conversation. Each space captures the restaurant's theatrical charm while providing just enough separation from the main dining room to make your group feel like honored guests at a private salon.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups mainly book tables of 6 to 10 for birthdays, bachelorettes and showers, with one reviewer hosting a bridal shower.

- Reviewers describe parties of 5 to 10 seated at regular tables, sometimes pushed-together pub tables near the bar or by the door.
- One reviewer hosted a bridal shower and praised both the planning communication beforehand and service on the day.
- Ordering is a la carte from the regular menu; one reviewer reports an automatic 20 percent gratuity for parties of 6 or more.
- Reservations are advised, and one group of 7 found the restaurant could not modify a booking by phone and had to change it online.

What works: Bridal shower organizer praised planning support and day-of service; Servers named repeatedly for attentive care of birthday groups; Elaborate seasonal decor makes celebrations feel festive; Outdoor seating worked well for a party of 7.

Watch out for: Large parties report cramped seating near the bar or the door; Slow food, inattentive servers and long waits at busy times; Groups have been asked to vacate tables or move to the bar.

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

## Questions

**Does Oscar Wilde have a private dining room?**

Oscar Wilde offers a semi-private dining space for groups rather than a fully enclosed room. Lillie's Reflection Room (22); The Fireplace (8-12 semi-private).

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

Guests at Oscar Wilde typically spend $20 to $70 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 Oscar Wilde for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Oscar Wilde open?**

Oscar Wilde is open Monday to Wednesday 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Thursday and Friday 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM, 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 Oscar Wilde?**

Oscar Wilde is a $$ Bistro/Victorian restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 6,255 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Elaborately designed, Victorian-style bistro with a long marble bar for cocktails and American bites. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Oscar Wilde?**

Groups mainly book tables of 6 to 10 for birthdays, bachelorettes and showers, with one reviewer hosting a bridal shower. Reviewers describe parties of 5 to 10 seated at regular tables, sometimes pushed-together pub tables near the bar or by the door. One reviewer hosted a bridal shower and praised both the planning communication beforehand and service on the day. Ordering is a la carte from the regular menu; one reviewer reports an automatic 20 percent gratuity for parties of 6 or more. Reservations are advised, and one group of 7 found the restaurant could not modify a booking by phone and had to change it online. Reviewers praise: bridal shower organizer praised planning support and day-of service; servers named repeatedly for attentive care of birthday groups; elaborate seasonal decor makes celebrations feel festive; outdoor seating worked well for a party of 7. Watch for: large parties report cramped seating near the bar or the door; slow food, inattentive servers and long waits at busy times; groups have been asked to vacate tables or move to the bar. Based on 70 Google reviews of Oscar Wilde that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.