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Cafe Katja

Restaurant

#32 of 269 Private Dining venues in Lower Manhattan
  1 review  â€“ 
79 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002 –
Lower East Side, New York City, NY
From $75
per person
Up to 48
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
Manager's avatar
Erwin Schrottner
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Excellent communication - 5/5
1 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Austrian restaurant on Orchard Street with brick walls, Bavarian beers, and hearty classics like schnitzel and goulash. Perfect for intimate group dinners or casual parties with a cozy vibe.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Cafe Katja

Private Space at Cafe Katja

Private Space
Dining Room
·
Private space
24 seats
30 standing
Welcome to Cafe Katja! We offer you a Private Space for more intimate social events up to 24 people! Our beautiful venue is a perfect choice for birthday parties, family gatherings or corporate events! Whether it’s a bigger or smaller celebration, our team would love to help you plan your event so that your special day becomes a special memory!
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $75 per person
Enquire now
Bar Area at Cafe Katja

Bar Area
Bar
·
Private space
15 seats
18 standing
Bar Area, a Bar in Cafe Katja, is a compact, social space organised around a long wooden counter that encourages conversation and direct service. Design: The bar area features exposed brick walls, timber shelving and a long dark wooden counter beneath warm pendant lighting. The ceiling shows patterned pressed-metal tiles and the seating mixes banq...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $75 per person
Enquire now
Outdoor Space at Cafe Katja

Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
48 seats
50 standing
Outdoor Space is a narrow terrace at Cafe Katja that runs alongside the street and arranges guests in side‑by‑side, communal seating. Design: The space uses warm wood finishes and simple, utilitarian furniture. Rectangular butcher‑block tables, bentwood chairs, pendant lamps and a painted timber frame create a compact, rustic street‑front appearan...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $75 per person
Enquire now
Main Dining Area at Cafe Katja

Main Dining Area
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
30 seats
40 standing
The Main Dining Area is a Dining Room in Cafe Katja defined by large street-facing windows that bring daylight and a direct connection to the outdoor seating, creating a semi-private front section. Design: The Main Dining Area pairs exposed brick walls and a pressed-tin ceiling with wide-plank wood floors, low pendant lights and simple bentwood ch...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $75 per person
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0

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KL
Karina L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Main Dining Area
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Bar Area
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Private Space
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Outdoor Space
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Monday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Main Dining Area
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Bar Area
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Private Space
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Outdoor Space
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Main Dining Area
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Bar Area
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Private Space
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Outdoor Space
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Main Dining Area
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Bar Area
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Private Space
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Outdoor Space
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Thursday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Main Dining Area
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Bar Area
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Private Space
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Outdoor Space
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $75 per person
Friday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Main Dining Area
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Bar Area
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Private Space
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Outdoor Space
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Saturday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Main Dining Area
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Bar Area
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Private Space
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Outdoor Space
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 50
standing
Up to 48
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Cafe Katja

Cafe Katja is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Cafe Katja is a restaurant serving Austrian comfort cooking alongside German and Bavarian beers in a casual, brick‑walled neighbourhood setting.

Venue highlights: The dining room includes a semi‑private area arranged around large communal tables that suit group meals. The kitchen focuses on hearty Austrian mains and shareable plates while a full bar and a selection of imported beers support food‑led receptions. The outdoor seating provides an al fresco option in fair weather.

Best for: Private group dinners, casual cocktail receptions, and beer tasting events.

Location: Orchard Street on the Lower East Side places the venue among bars, theatres and late‑night restaurants, giving guests plenty of options to continue the evening nearby.

What guests say: The menu highlights hearty Austrian dishes such as schnitzel, goulash and meatballs. The outdoor seating is a pleasant summer option for groups. The service is friendly and attentive and staff give reliable beer and wine recommendations.

FAQ

At Cafe Katja, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Cafe Katja is located at 79 Orchard Street, in Lower East Side, New York City, NY.

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