best places for group dining, manhattan
One of the questions I get asked most frequently- where can I take a big group of people? The list below has a wide range of approachable food styles, price points, and can accommodate a large group & the noise that comes with you.
shuka
Contemporary Mediterranean food in a stylish setting.
38 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012
photo: El Toro Blanco
el toro blanco
Refined Mexican fare like made-to-order guacamole & a long tequila list
257 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014
ilili
Creative Lebanese sharing plates served up in a trendy, modern space.
236 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001
photo: Eater
parm
Italian-American classics go gourmet at this hip, diner-inspired space.
250 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281
photo: ny mag
OTTO Enoteca e Pizzeria
Bustling, gourmet pizzeria & wine bar from Mario Batali
1 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003
photo: Thrillist
Famous Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
Classic Jewish comfort food & vodka presented in a basement dining room
157 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
photo: Blue Smoke
blue smoke
BBQ joint with a deep beer & bourbon list plus a basement live jazz venue.
116 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016
photo: Tasting Table
Málà Project
Cozy, hip spot featuring Chinese dry pot plus appetizers & dim sum.
122 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009
photo: Zagat
tacombi
Funky stop for elevated tacos & other Mexican eats plus sangria.
255 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
photo: eater
kang ho dong baekjeong
Table-grilled Korean BBQ, plus noodles & cocktails.
1 E 32nd St, New York, NY 10016
photo: GrandLife Hotels
lure fishbar
Upscale fish restaurant famous for its luxury yachtlike interior & hopping bar scene.
142 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012
photo: Restaurant Girl
the breslin
Contemporary, high-end British gastropub in a hip, vintage-inspired space
16 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
photo: Eater
mission chinese
Fiery, innovative takes on Sichuan cuisine.
171 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
photo: NY Times
Buddakan
Huge, lavishly decorated restaurant offering a menu of Asian dishes & cocktails.
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
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frankies 570 Spuntino
Italian eatery specializing in Tuscan fare served in a traditional space.
570 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
photo: Eater
beauty & essex
A pawn shop gives way to a hip restaurant & lounge serving creative American fare
146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
photo: quality meats
quality meats
Steakhouse in a hip, industrial space known for its premium chops
57 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
photo: toro
toro
Tapas specialist for traditional & modern small plates in a lofty, industrial-chic space
85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
photo: lil' frankie's
lil' frankie's
Old-school joint offering wood-fired pizza & other casual Italian eats, plus a full bar.
19 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003
photo: Edible Manhattan
maison pickle
Retro-chic eatery offering French dip sandwiches, steaks & other American bites
2315 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
vandal
Globally inspired street eats & cocktails in a splashy space with a lower-level lounge & DJs.
199 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
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esperanto
This colorful cafe with sidewalk seating serves up Latin food, drink & live music.
145 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009
photo: the smith
The smith
Lively place for classic American fare & in spacious digs with a hopping bar.
1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10001