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  "slug": "rule-of-thirds",
  "name": "Rule of Thirds",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/rule-of-thirds",
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  "cuisine": "Japanese",
  "neighborhood": "Greenpoint",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/greenpoint",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room",
    "Private Events"
  ],
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  "capacityDetails": "Private dining room available; full venue buyout for events; 171 Banker St Brooklyn",
  "description": "Rule of Thirds transforms group dining into an intimate Japanese culinary journey in their sleek Greenpoint private dining room, where the chef's precision meets Brooklyn's laid-back energy. The restaurant's thoughtful approach to seasonal ingredients and modern Japanese techniques creates those memorable shared moments that turn colleagues into friends and celebrations into stories you'll tell for years. Whether you're planning a full venue buyout or an intimate gathering, the space feels like discovering a hidden gem that happens to serve some of the most beautiful plates in the borough.",
  "priceRange": "$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 30,
    "max": 90,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.3,
  "reviewCount": 1727,
  "address": "171 Banker St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA",
  "phone": "(347) 334-6684",
  "website": "https://ruleofthirdsbar.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7247448,
    "lng": -73.9552327
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM",
    "Friday: 5:00 to 11:00 PM",
    "Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM",
    "Sunday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": true,
    "servesBrunch": true,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJaQRXYuRZwokRHjAN5MkBizY",
  "photos": [
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups book the indoor private dining rooms or full buyouts for weddings, showers, milestone birthdays and team dinners.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers describe indoor private dining rooms used for parties of about 16 to 20, plus full event space for weddings and a bar mitzvah.",
      "Prix fixe and family style menus are offered and can be customized; one group reported roughly $90 per person without alcohol.",
      "Events team members are named repeatedly as responsive during planning, with custom printed menus and welcome drinks mentioned.",
      "Some groups also book regular tables or the covered outdoor area; one wedding party was booked over a year in advance."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Events team responsive and easy to plan with",
      "Private rooms feel intimate but still connected to the room",
      "Customizable prix fixe and family style menus",
      "Staff flexible with late arrivals and celebration touches like cakes"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Repeated complaints about rude or dismissive servers, including at a private event",
      "Allergy handling was mishandled at one 16 person event",
      "Pricey; around $90 per person before drinks for some groups"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "bridal showers",
      "private room birthdays",
      "weddings",
      "rehearsal dinners",
      "team dinners",
      "bar mitzvah"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 70,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}