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Top Affordable Birthday Restaurants in New York City, NY
Seeking a birthday spot in NYC that feels special and doesn’t blow the budget? Surprisingly doable—if you know where to look. You can find affordable birthday restaurants tucked into every borough, from cozy setups in the East Village to spacious group-friendly rooms in Midtown. Whether you're gathering a dozen close friends or hosting a 50-guest bash, there’s no shortage of places with group menus, semi-private spaces, and a warm welcome with cake. From Flatiron charmers to spots in Bushwick with a bit more edge, these venues keep things fun without the fuss. Dive into the best affordable birthday restaurants in NYC pronto! Bon anniversaire!
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![Private Dining Room at Follia in Gramercy Park, New York City, NY]()
from $1550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
22 guestsFolliaGramercy Park, New York City, NY
#Supervenue
DDawn C.
“The restaurant happily stored my birthday cake and let me in a few minutes early to do some decorating.” -
![Private Mezzanine at Copinette in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, NY]()
from $800
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Mezzanine
24 guestsCopinetteMidtown Manhattan, New York City, NY
#Supervenue
KKhadija J.
“The food was also great. I would definitely recommend this venue to others and would book it again!” -
![Entire Venue at The Flatiron Room @ Giorgio's of Gramercy in Flatiron District, New York City, NY]()
from $129
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
40 guestsThe Flatiron Room @ Giorgio's of GramercyFlatiron District, New York City, NYEEna P.
“The venue was exactly the way it looked, the food was delicious and the host and servers were amazing.” -
![Living Room at Cotta Osteria in Upper West Side, New York City, NY]()
from $600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityLiving Room
45 guestsCotta OsteriaUpper West Side, New York City, NY
#Supervenue
HHeather G.
“Beautiful space, food was delicious” -
![Entire Venue at Lovebirds Wine Bar + Bistro in Greenpoint, New York City, NY]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
35 guestsLovebirds Wine Bar + BistroGreenpoint, New York City, NY
#Supervenue
LLinda W.
“The event space was gorgeous, food was great, and the pricing was reasonable.” -
![Avenida Rooftop at Avenida Cocina & Cócteles in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, NY]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAvenida Rooftop
80 guestsAvenida Cocina & CóctelesMidtown Manhattan, New York City, NY
#Supervenue
AAnnie Z.
“I highly recommend booking this place if you're planning an event. You’ll be in great hands!” -
![Speakeasy at Loulou Petit Bistro & Speakeasy in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $2850
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySpeakeasy
40 guestsLoulou Petit Bistro & SpeakeasyChelsea, New York City, NYBBinny P.
“We did a private event at the venue and the staff was so attentive, thoughtful, professional.” -
![Private Room at Pizzette in Williamsburg, New York City, NY]()
from $25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Room
50 guestsPizzetteWilliamsburg, New York City, NY
#Supervenue
MMithila D.
“Loved the fountain room and it was perfect for an intimate get together.” -
![Secret Garden at SAINT in East Village, New York City, NY]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySecret Garden
52 guestsSAINTEast Village, New York City, NYYYasmin P.
“The space is so beautifully decorated that we did not need to add too much of our own.” -
![Beer Garden at Ainslie Bowery in Bowery, New York City, NY]()
from $8000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBeer Garden
90 guestsAinslie BoweryBowery, New York City, NYIIsabella C.
“Great service! Food and space were excellent for a corporate summer party.” -
![Entire Restaurant at Mino Brasserie in West Village, New York City, NY]()
from $105
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Restaurant
55 guestsMino BrasserieWest Village, New York City, NYJJessica K.
“Yohann and his team were so professional, helpful, and generous. Food was also incredible.” -
![Sotto Lounge at Gelso & Grand in Little Italy, New York City, NY]()
from $500
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySotto Lounge
50 guestsGelso & GrandLittle Italy, New York City, NYDDeanna
“Beautiful space & great food. Loved the disco ball and the fact that we could play our own music.”
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FAQs about Top Affordable Birthday Restaurants in New York City, NY
In New York City, prices of affordable birthday restaurants average $2500 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 October 2025:
| From $1000 | to $4500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $50 | to $90 | per person |
| From $250 | to $1500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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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.’ -
Entire Venue at Lovebirds Wine Bar + Bistro in Greenpoint - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The minimum is very reasonable, the cocktails are good and the food is tasty, all the guests were very happy.’ -
Private Mezzanine at Copinette in Midtown Manhattan - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘I would definitely recommend this venue to others and would book it again!’
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 (October 2025):
| Small affordable birthday restaurants | up to 45 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium affordable birthday restaurants | between 55 and 85 guests | prices average $3400 minimum spend per event |
| Large affordable birthday restaurants | over 120 guests | prices average $4500 minimum spend per event |
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.
