# The Dutch

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- Cuisine: American
- Neighborhood: SoHo (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/soho)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Small private room + partial and full buyouts
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $30 to $50 per person
- Google rating: 4.3 (2,463 reviews)
- Address: 131 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012, USA
- Phone: (212) 677-6200
- Website: https://thedutchnyc.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 9:30 PM, Friday 12:00 to 10:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

The Dutch's intimate private room transforms your group gathering into something that feels like dining in the most coveted corner of SoHo's chicest townhouse, where exposed brick walls and warm lighting create an atmosphere that's both sophisticated and refreshingly unpretentious. Chef Andrew Carmellini's elevated American fare—think pristine oysters, perfectly charred steaks, and those legendary monkey bread desserts—arrives with the kind of polished service that makes every guest feel like a regular. Whether you're hosting an intimate celebration or taking over the entire space, this Sullivan Street gem delivers the rare combination of downtown cool and uptown refinement that makes New York group dining memorable.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the lower-level private room for birthdays, team dinners and small celebrations, often on set or family-style menus.

- The private dining room sits on the lower level, below the main dining room and bar, and seated a team of 14 comfortably.
- Reported group sizes range from 6 to 14 or more, including a 12-guest post-elopement lunch and office dinners.
- Private events have used a 3-course menu; one group received printed menus, a custom cake and dedicated staff.
- Dietary restrictions were noted individually in the private room; main-floor tables are not seated until the full party arrives.

What works: Lower-level private room handles 12 to 14 seated comfortably; Staff track individual dietary restrictions for private parties; Personalized touches: printed menus, custom cake, birthday sparklers; Family-style ordering works well for large groups.

Watch out for: One group of 8 waited 40 minutes past reservation time; Popular dishes such as fried chicken can run out on busy nights; Main dining room gets loud and tables are tightly spaced.

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

## Questions

**Does The Dutch have a private dining room?**

Yes. The Dutch offers a private dining room for groups in SoHo. Small private room + partial and full buyouts.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at The Dutch?**

Guests at The Dutch typically spend $30 to $50 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 The Dutch for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is The Dutch open?**

The Dutch is open Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 9:30 PM, Friday 12:00 to 10:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 9:30 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 The Dutch?**

The Dutch is a $$ American restaurant in SoHo, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 2,463 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Regional American fare, including oysters and much-hyped fried chicken, in a lively, modern space. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at The Dutch?**

Groups book the lower-level private room for birthdays, team dinners and small celebrations, often on set or family-style menus. The private dining room sits on the lower level, below the main dining room and bar, and seated a team of 14 comfortably. Reported group sizes range from 6 to 14 or more, including a 12-guest post-elopement lunch and office dinners. Private events have used a 3-course menu; one group received printed menus, a custom cake and dedicated staff. Dietary restrictions were noted individually in the private room; main-floor tables are not seated until the full party arrives. Reviewers praise: lower-level private room handles 12 to 14 seated comfortably; staff track individual dietary restrictions for private parties; personalized touches: printed menus, custom cake, birthday sparklers; family-style ordering works well for large groups. Watch for: one group of 8 waited 40 minutes past reservation time; popular dishes such as fried chicken can run out on busy nights; main dining room gets loud and tables are tightly spaced. Based on 70 Google reviews of The Dutch that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.
