Affordable Birthday Restaurants for Rent in New York City, NY

Booking costs of affordable birthday restaurants average $2600 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in New York City, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:

• Entire Venue at The Flatiron Room @ Giorgio's of Gramercy in Flatiron District - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The space is fantastic! Our guests loved it. The food was incredible and the servers went above and beyond.’

• Secret Garden at SAINT in East Village - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘On the day of my event everyone loved the venue and food.’

• Private Mezzanine at Copinette in Midtown Manhattan - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘I celebrated my birthday here with friends on a Friday night, I booked the Private Mezzanine.’

You'll find affordable birthday restaurants in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in New York City, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central New York City, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Main Floor Dining Room at Ketchy Shuby on 406 Broome Street - 0.1 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘Venue is a ton of fun with good music and a great ambiance.’
• Sotto Lounge at Gelso & Grand on 186 Grand Street - 0.1 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘Absolutely loved the sotto lounge ! Beautiful space & great food.’
• Beer Garden at Ainslie Bowery on 199 Bowery - 0.2 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘Food and space were excellent for a corporate summer party.’

Most places are happy to let you bring your own cake and a few decorations, though some may charge a cake-cutting fee or limit what you can hang or display. Always ask about house policies during booking.

Aim to book at least 4–6 weeks ahead, especially if your celebration is on a weekend. Smaller venues with limited capacity can fill up fast, so it’s worth locking in your space early.