# The Nines

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- Cuisine: Restaurant
- Neighborhood: SoHo (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/soho)
- Space: Group Dining
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 3.8 (365 reviews)
- Address: 9 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012, USA
- Phone: (212) 421-5575
- Website: http://ninesnyc.com/
- Hours: Monday and Tuesday 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM, Wednesday 5:30 PM to 2:00 AM, Thursday to Saturday 5:30 PM to 3:00 AM, and Sunday 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

The Nines transforms your group gathering into an intimate SoHo affair, where the exposed brick walls and candlelit ambiance create that rare combination of downtown edge and genuine warmth that makes everyone linger longer than planned. The menu strikes a beautiful balance between elevated comfort food and creative seasonal dishes, giving your party plenty to share and discuss while the attentive service keeps glasses filled and conversations flowing. Tucked away on Great Jones Street, it feels like discovering a well-kept secret that your friends will be talking about long after the last bite.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Small groups of 6 to 9 book birthday and work dinners here, with live piano upstairs and a downstairs party space.

- Reviewers report parties of 6 to 9 seated in the main dining room, which has live piano and a DJ later in the night.
- One group that arrived with 9 instead of the 7 booked was told a 150 per person minimum applied.
- Groups are asked for a credit card on file at booking; one party of 6 was turned away without one.
- Outside cake is allowed, with one reviewer citing a 5 per person fee, candles and pre-arranged cocktail rounds.

What works: Live piano still quiet enough for cross-table conversation; Kitchen praised for burgers, raw fish and desserts; Staff accommodate outside cakes, candles and dietary needs; Downstairs party space and late-night energy.

Watch out for: 150 per person minimum cited for larger parties; Front desk and managers described as rigid about seating and credit cards; Groups reported being rushed, moved, or seated with strangers.

Distilled from 31 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Can The Nines host a large group?**

The Nines welcomes larger parties for group dining in SoHo. Contact the restaurant for group reservations and any set menu.

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

Guests at The Nines 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 Nines for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is The Nines open?**

The Nines is open Monday and Tuesday 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM, Wednesday 5:30 PM to 2:00 AM, Thursday to Saturday 5:30 PM to 3:00 AM, and Sunday 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM, serving 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 Nines?**

The Nines is a $$$$ Restaurant restaurant in SoHo, New York City, rated 3.8 stars across 365 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Romantic, old-school piano lounge with a dress code, plus cocktails & fancy bites like caviar.

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

Small groups of 6 to 9 book birthday and work dinners here, with live piano upstairs and a downstairs party space. Reviewers report parties of 6 to 9 seated in the main dining room, which has live piano and a DJ later in the night. One group that arrived with 9 instead of the 7 booked was told a 150 per person minimum applied. Groups are asked for a credit card on file at booking; one party of 6 was turned away without one. Outside cake is allowed, with one reviewer citing a 5 per person fee, candles and pre-arranged cocktail rounds. Reviewers praise: live piano still quiet enough for cross-table conversation; kitchen praised for burgers, raw fish and desserts; staff accommodate outside cakes, candles and dietary needs; downstairs party space and late-night energy. Watch for: 150 per person minimum cited for larger parties; front desk and managers described as rigid about seating and credit cards; groups reported being rushed, moved, or seated with strangers. Based on 31 Google reviews of The Nines that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.