# Zuma Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/zuma JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/zuma.json - Cuisine: Modern Japanese - Neighborhood: Murray Hill (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/murray-hill) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: 5 combinable rooms (Matsu, Yuri, Kashi, Hana, Sugi); up to 200 reception / 125 seated - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.3 (2,121 reviews) - Address: 261 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA - Phone: (212) 544-9862 - Website: https://zumarestaurant.com - Hours: Monday to Wednesday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Thursday and Friday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:30 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 11:30 PM, and closed Sunday - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Zuma's five interconnected private rooms transform group dining into an elegant Japanese journey, where the sleek design and expert robatayaki grilling create an atmosphere that's both intimate and dramatic. The flexible spaces seamlessly accommodate everything from a corporate dinner for twelve in the Matsu room to a sprawling celebration for 200, while the theatrical open kitchen and premium ingredients ensure every guest feels part of something extraordinary. When your group craves sophisticated Japanese cuisine in a setting that matches the occasion's importance, these private dining rooms deliver an experience that lingers long after the last bite of melt-in-your-mouth wagyu. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book the upstairs private rooms and banquet space for birthdays, client dinners and company lunches on multi-course set menus. - Several private rooms sit upstairs near a second bar, with signage naming each party inside. - Reviewers report pre-selected menus of 10 to 12 courses in the private rooms, plus premium omakase around 250 dollars per person. - Large tables are told dishes are served family style rather than as individual orders; one group of 10 was charged a 90 dollar cake-cutting fee. - Reported group spends range from about 1,000 dollars for 10 people to 14,000 dollars for a business dinner. What works: Private rooms feel exclusive, spacious, with dedicated waiters; Multi-course set menus cover sashimi, sushi, robata steak, dessert platter; Staff attentive and professional in the private and banquet rooms; Banquet room described as stunning for work events. Watch out for: Reports of private room bookings cancelled despite deposit and contract; Main dining room is very loud and dark; long waits at the door; Family-style-only policy and cake-cutting fee not communicated in advance. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Zuma have a private dining room?** Yes. Zuma offers a private dining room for groups in Murray Hill. 5 combinable rooms (Matsu, Yuri, Kashi, Hana, Sugi); up to 200 reception / 125 seated. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Zuma?** Guests at Zuma 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 Zuma for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Zuma open?** Zuma is open Monday to Wednesday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Thursday and Friday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:30 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 11:30 PM, and closed Sunday, 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 Zuma?** Zuma is a $$$$ Modern Japanese restaurant in Murray Hill, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 2,121 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Trendy, high-end Japanese place with an izakaya-inspired menu including sushi & robata grilled fare. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Zuma?** Groups book the upstairs private rooms and banquet space for birthdays, client dinners and company lunches on multi-course set menus. Several private rooms sit upstairs near a second bar, with signage naming each party inside. Reviewers report pre-selected menus of 10 to 12 courses in the private rooms, plus premium omakase around 250 dollars per person. Large tables are told dishes are served family style rather than as individual orders; one group of 10 was charged a 90 dollar cake-cutting fee. Reported group spends range from about 1,000 dollars for 10 people to 14,000 dollars for a business dinner. Reviewers praise: private rooms feel exclusive, spacious, with dedicated waiters; multi-course set menus cover sashimi, sushi, robata steak, dessert platter; staff attentive and professional in the private and banquet rooms; banquet room described as stunning for work events. Watch for: reports of private room bookings cancelled despite deposit and contract; main dining room is very loud and dark; long waits at the door; family-style-only policy and cake-cutting fee not communicated in advance. Based on 70 Google reviews of Zuma that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.