Private Dining Rooms for Rent in Upper East Side, New York City, NY

Booking costs of private dining rooms average $65 per person. 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 Upper East Side, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Partial Buy outs at Festival Cafe NYC in Upper East Side - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘We would most definitely consider Festival when planning to host another event - without a doubt!’

• Entire Venue at The East Wing in Upper East Side - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue was reasonably priced and Christine helped make renting the venue a hassle free experience.’

• Upscale Bar and Showroom at Rodney’s in Upper East Side - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Best place ever and great people to work with! Happy we booked it!’

Cheap private dining rooms in Upper East Side start from $50 per person or $1630 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Private Large Table at Festival Cafe NYC, from $50 per person (up to 20 guests seated)
  Venue said: The space has a step‑free guest entrance, a wheelchair-accessible layout and accessible toilets. Ideal for: Groups wanting a focused, table-centred seated meal or a relaxed social gathering that combines dining with light...

• Entire Venue at The East Wing, from $1634 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘The venue was reasonably priced and Christine helped make renting the venue a hassle free experience.’

• Miriam UES at Miriam UES, from $1800 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests seated)
  Venue said: Ideal for: Groups that want a relaxed, seated meal or an informal standing reception will find the restaurant's compact, polished layout suitable. What guests say: The venue is visually attractive and the rear dining room...

This may seem impossible, but minimum spend restaurants allow you to skip the hire fee. When you book a minimum spend restaurant, you commit to paying a certain amount of money over the course of your event. This figure can range from around $500-$2500 depending on the size of your party and the space. Minimum spend restaurants are great for larger parties so you can keep the per person spending to a minimum.

When you are planning a private dining event in the Upper East Side, you don’t always have to break the bank. One of the best ways to keep your spending at a manageable level is to find a BYOB restaurant, which will allow you to save a good amount of money on drinks. Aside from this, you can save money by keeping your guestlist exclusive, especially if the venue is paid for on a per person basis.