# Sei Less Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/sei-less JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/sei-less.json - Cuisine: Asian Fusion - Neighborhood: Midtown (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: 8000 sq ft; 3 private rooms; semi-private booth; 5-400 guests; TVs in private rooms - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.5 (1,947 reviews) - Address: 156 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, USA - Phone: 212-586-2675 - Website: https://seiless.com/special-events - Hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Saturday 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and Sunday 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Sei Less transforms group dining into an intimate celebration with three distinct private rooms spanning 8,000 square feet, where your party of five or sprawling company gathering of 400 can savor inventive Asian fusion dishes in complete privacy. The semi-private booths offer a more relaxed alternative for smaller crews, while built-in TVs in the private spaces let you seamlessly blend business presentations with pleasure. Located in the heart of Midtown, this 4.5-star gem delivers restaurant-quality sophistication with the flexibility to make any group occasion feel genuinely special. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups of 8 to 30 book private rooms for birthdays, retirement and work dinners, usually on prix fixe menus. - Reviewers describe private rooms hosting about 15 to 30 guests, including a retirement party for roughly 2 dozen people. - Parties above 5 report being required to take a prix fixe menu, with one group quoted a $2,000 minimum for side-by-side tables. - Cost signals from reviews include about $200 per person prix fixe, a $2,800 bill for one private room group, and $5,000 for a party of 30. - Gratuity is added automatically, a credit card surcharge applies, and one group was billed a $200 smoking fee in a private room. What works: Private rooms look sharp and suit celebrations; Food praised across large family style orders; Attentive, responsive service reported at several group dinners; Servers handled parties as large as 16 well. Watch out for: Repeated reports of private room groups rushed out early; Prix fixe requirement and minimum spend for parties over 5; Undisclosed fees: auto gratuity, card surcharge, $200 smoking charge. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Sei Less have a private dining room?** Yes. Sei Less offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown. 8000 sq ft; 3 private rooms; semi-private booth; 5-400 guests; TVs in private rooms. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Sei Less?** Guests at Sei Less 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 Sei Less for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Sei Less open?** Sei Less is open Monday to Thursday 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Saturday 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and Sunday 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, serving 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 Sei Less?** Sei Less is a $$$$ Asian Fusion restaurant in Midtown, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 1,947 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Sei Less?** Groups of 8 to 30 book private rooms for birthdays, retirement and work dinners, usually on prix fixe menus. Reviewers describe private rooms hosting about 15 to 30 guests, including a retirement party for roughly 2 dozen people. Parties above 5 report being required to take a prix fixe menu, with one group quoted a $2,000 minimum for side-by-side tables. Cost signals from reviews include about $200 per person prix fixe, a $2,800 bill for one private room group, and $5,000 for a party of 30. Gratuity is added automatically, a credit card surcharge applies, and one group was billed a $200 smoking fee in a private room. Reviewers praise: private rooms look sharp and suit celebrations; food praised across large family style orders; attentive, responsive service reported at several group dinners; servers handled parties as large as 16 well. Watch for: repeated reports of private room groups rushed out early; prix fixe requirement and minimum spend for parties over 5; undisclosed fees: auto gratuity, card surcharge, $200 smoking charge. Based on 70 Google reviews of Sei Less that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.