# Pastis Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/pastis JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/pastis.json - Cuisine: French - Neighborhood: Meatpacking District (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/meatpacking-district) - Space: Group Dining - Capacity: Group dining and private events available; Meatpacking District location - Price range: $$ - Typical spend: $30 to $90 per person - Google rating: 4.6 (3,302 reviews) - Address: 52 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, USA - Phone: (212) 929-4844 - Website: https://pastisnyc.com/group-dining - Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Pastis transforms any group gathering into a proper French affair, with its bustling zinc bar, red banquettes, and that unmistakable Parisian brasserie energy that makes everyone feel like they're dining in the 11th arrondissement. The Meatpacking District icon serves up classics like steak frites and plateau de fruits de mer alongside an impressive wine list, while the animated atmosphere ensures conversations flow as freely as the Sancerre. Whether you're celebrating with colleagues or catching up with old friends, this beloved brasserie creates the kind of convivial evening where time slips away between courses. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book regular dining room or outdoor tables for birthdays and celebrations, ordering a la carte from the bistro menu. - Reviewers report parties of 5 to 10; one large group was split across 2 tables rather than seated together. - No private room is described; groups sit in the main dining room, at booths, or on the outdoor terrace with heaters. - Ordering is a la carte, with shared starters like oysters, escargot and artichokes and split desserts. - Reservations staff handled a pre-payment for a birthday lunch by phone; a check-splitting QR code on the receipt helped one group. What works: Servers handle birthday candles and desserts without being asked; Attentive, well-paced service even when the room is packed; Outdoor terrace seating is spacious and quieter for conversation; Reservations team helped with pre-payment and last-minute table changes. Watch out for: Very loud at peak times; hard to converse at larger tables; Large parties may be split across separate tables; Waits reported even with a reservation; tables spaced tightly. Distilled from 54 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Can Pastis host a large group?** Pastis welcomes larger parties for group dining in Meatpacking District and is flagged as good for groups by Google reviewers. Group dining and private events available; Meatpacking District location. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Pastis?** Guests at Pastis 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 Pastis for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Pastis open?** Pastis is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 11:00 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 Pastis?** Pastis is a $$ French restaurant in Meatpacking District, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 3,302 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Theatrical evocation of Paris featuring bistro food & high-energy atmospherics from a chic crowd. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Pastis?** Groups book regular dining room or outdoor tables for birthdays and celebrations, ordering a la carte from the bistro menu. Reviewers report parties of 5 to 10; one large group was split across 2 tables rather than seated together. No private room is described; groups sit in the main dining room, at booths, or on the outdoor terrace with heaters. Ordering is a la carte, with shared starters like oysters, escargot and artichokes and split desserts. Reservations staff handled a pre-payment for a birthday lunch by phone; a check-splitting QR code on the receipt helped one group. Reviewers praise: servers handle birthday candles and desserts without being asked; attentive, well-paced service even when the room is packed; outdoor terrace seating is spacious and quieter for conversation; reservations team helped with pre-payment and last-minute table changes. Watch for: very loud at peak times; hard to converse at larger tables; large parties may be split across separate tables; waits reported even with a reservation; tables spaced tightly. Based on 54 Google reviews of Pastis that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.