# The Grill Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/the-grill JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/the-grill.json - Cuisine: American/Steakhouse - Neighborhood: Midtown East (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Two private rooms seating up to 37 total; Seagram Building - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.5 (882 reviews) - Address: Seagram Building, 99 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022, USA - Phone: (212) 254-3000 - Website: https://thegrillnewyork.com - Hours: Monday to Friday 11:45 AM to 2:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and closed Sunday - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 The Grill's two intimate private rooms within the iconic Seagram Building transform business dinners and celebrations into something extraordinary, where impeccably dry-aged steaks and masterful cocktails unfold against the backdrop of Philip Johnson's legendary modernist architecture. With space for up to 37 guests total, your group will dine in the same soaring spaces that once hosted the city's most influential power brokers, while Chef Jonathan Waxman's elevated American fare ensures every bite matches the gravitas of this architectural masterpiece. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book the private dining rooms or large tables for birthdays, holidays and business dinners, ordering a la carte with tableside service. - Reviewers describe private dining rooms used for Thanksgiving dinner and a black tie event, separate from the main landmarked dining room. - Parties of 6 and 10 report ordering appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts a la carte and sharing across the table. - Prime rib and pasta a la presse are carved or made tableside, but one group was told the trolley cannot reach the upper level. - Cost signals are high: about 600 dollars for 2 with a modest bottle, and over 1,000 dollars reported for another dinner. What works: Private rooms worked well for groups, with lively main room nearby; Tableside prime rib and pasta a la presse as group spectacle; Timing of courses paced well for a shared table of 6; Polished, professional captain and server teams. Watch out for: Repeated reports of long waits past reservation time for group bookings; Prime rib trolley service unavailable at upper level tables; Loud room; tables near kitchen portal and windows are poor for groups. Distilled from 52 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does The Grill have a private dining room?** Yes. The Grill offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown East. Two private rooms seating up to 37 total; Seagram Building. **How much does it cost to book a private event at The Grill?** Guests at The Grill 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 The Grill for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is The Grill open?** The Grill is open Monday to Friday 11:45 AM to 2:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and closed Sunday, 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 The Grill?** The Grill is a $$$$ American/Steakhouse restaurant in Midtown East, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 882 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Midcentury style steakhouse in the iconic Seagram Building, serving classic dishes and cocktails. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at The Grill?** Groups book the private dining rooms or large tables for birthdays, holidays and business dinners, ordering a la carte with tableside service. Reviewers describe private dining rooms used for Thanksgiving dinner and a black tie event, separate from the main landmarked dining room. Parties of 6 and 10 report ordering appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts a la carte and sharing across the table. Prime rib and pasta a la presse are carved or made tableside, but one group was told the trolley cannot reach the upper level. Cost signals are high: about 600 dollars for 2 with a modest bottle, and over 1,000 dollars reported for another dinner. Reviewers praise: private rooms worked well for groups, with lively main room nearby; tableside prime rib and pasta a la presse as group spectacle; timing of courses paced well for a shared table of 6; polished, professional captain and server teams. Watch for: repeated reports of long waits past reservation time for group bookings; prime rib trolley service unavailable at upper level tables; loud room; tables near kitchen portal and windows are poor for groups. Based on 52 Google reviews of The Grill that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.