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  "slug": "versa",
  "name": "VERSA",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/versa",
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  "cuisine": "American/Event Space",
  "neighborhood": "Chelsea",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Semi-Private Room"
  ],
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  "capacityDetails": "NYC's largest retractable rooftop; 12,000 sq ft; 25-800 guests",
  "description": "VERSA transforms your group gathering into something extraordinary with NYC's largest retractable rooftop spanning 12,000 square feet in the heart of Chelsea, where modern American cuisine meets sweeping city views under an open sky. The space adapts beautifully from intimate 25-person celebrations to grand 800-guest affairs, offering both private and semi-private options that feel worlds away from the bustling streets below. When that retractable roof opens and the Manhattan skyline becomes your backdrop, even the most jaded New Yorkers will admit they've never experienced anything quite like this.",
  "priceRange": "$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 20,
    "max": 80,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.2,
  "reviewCount": 1193,
  "address": "218 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001, USA",
  "phone": "(646) 850-2850",
  "website": "https://versa-nyc.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7517368,
    "lng": -73.9910727
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM",
    "Friday: 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM",
    "Saturday: 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM",
    "Sunday: 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": true,
    "servesBrunch": null,
    "servesLunch": null,
    "servesDinner": null,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": null
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJS_9NWCFZwokR5CWRh_2zm7I",
  "photos": [
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    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/versa-2.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/versa-3.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/versa-4.jpg",
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Companies and hosts book the rooftop for receptions, team parties and birthdays, from 25 to 120 guests.",
    "notes": [
      "The rooftop sits above the Renaissance hotel with a retractable roof, indoor bar areas and an East Patio used for private events.",
      "Reviewers report groups of 12, 15, 25, 30, 40, 50, 100 and 120 guests.",
      "Event formats mentioned include cocktail receptions, passed and shared plates, open bar and a hot buffet with salmon or roast beef.",
      "One reviewer calls it among the most affordable rooftop venues in midtown; cocktails were noted around 15 to 18 dollars."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Large flexible rooftop space that absorbs 100 plus guests comfortably",
      "Event staff praised as responsive and able to salvage last-minute bookings",
      "Strong drinks and shared plates; attentive bartenders at big parties",
      "Walkable to Penn Station and MSG for pre-event groups"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Table reservations for groups sometimes downsized or bumped for private events",
      "Undisclosed time limits on group tables during big games",
      "Hard surfaces and loud music make conversation difficult at events"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "corporate events",
      "private receptions",
      "birthday parties",
      "team dinners",
      "alumni events"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 64,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}