# Sarabeth's Central Park South

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- Cuisine: American
- Neighborhood: Midtown West (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-west)
- Space: Private Room
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $20 to $60 per person
- Google rating: 4.1 (4,550 reviews)
- Address: 40 Central Park S Located in: 40 West 59th Street Condominium, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Phone: (212) 826-5959
- Website: https://sarabethsrestaurants.com/
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Sarabeth's Central Park South transforms your group gathering into an elegant American dining experience steps from the park, where their private room cocoons your party in warmth while you savor refined comfort cuisine that feels both sophisticated and deeply satisfying. The intimate setting lets conversation flow naturally over dishes that showcase seasonal ingredients with the kind of thoughtful preparation that makes everyone at the table feel genuinely cared for. Your group will leave not just well-fed, but with that rare sense of having shared something truly special in the heart of Manhattan.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups of 7 to 20 come mainly for brunch or lunch off the regular menu, seated at reconfigured tables in the dining room.

- Reviewers report parties of 7, 8, 10 and 15 to 20, seated at combined tables rather than a separate room.
- One party of 7 was placed in a private nook with plenty of table space; a party of 10 was squeezed into a corner.
- Ordering is a la carte from the brunch and lunch menus; one host of 8 reported a bill over $600.
- Reservations are strongly advised, and several reviewers say the full party must arrive before seating.

What works: Staff reconfigure tables to accommodate large parties; Food praised consistently, generous portions good for sharing; Some groups seated in a roomy private nook; Attentive, quick service reported by several larger groups.

Watch out for: Repeated slow service and few water or plate refills at big tables; Cramped corner seating and loud rooms for larger parties; Waits past reservation time; billing errors reported by one group.

Distilled from 63 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Sarabeth's Central Park South have a private dining room?**

Yes. Sarabeth's Central Park South offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown West. Contact the restaurant for capacity and availability.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Sarabeth's Central Park South?**

Guests at Sarabeth's Central Park South typically spend $20 to $60 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 Sarabeth's Central Park South for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Sarabeth's Central Park South open?**

Sarabeth's Central Park South is open Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM to 9:00 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 Sarabeth's Central Park South?**

Sarabeth's Central Park South is a $$ American restaurant in Midtown West, New York City, rated 4.1 stars across 4,550 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Classy chain serving American cuisine and creative cocktails, with a private dining option. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Sarabeth's Central Park South?**

Groups of 7 to 20 come mainly for brunch or lunch off the regular menu, seated at reconfigured tables in the dining room. Reviewers report parties of 7, 8, 10 and 15 to 20, seated at combined tables rather than a separate room. One party of 7 was placed in a private nook with plenty of table space; a party of 10 was squeezed into a corner. Ordering is a la carte from the brunch and lunch menus; one host of 8 reported a bill over $600. Reservations are strongly advised, and several reviewers say the full party must arrive before seating. Reviewers praise: staff reconfigure tables to accommodate large parties; food praised consistently, generous portions good for sharing; some groups seated in a roomy private nook; attentive, quick service reported by several larger groups. Watch for: repeated slow service and few water or plate refills at big tables; cramped corner seating and loud rooms for larger parties; waits past reservation time; billing errors reported by one group. Based on 63 Google reviews of Sarabeth's Central Park South that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.