The best birthday restaurants in New York

Massive yet inviting doors welcome you into Brasserie Saint Marc, a restaurant combining French fusion with the captivation of the roaring 20s. Elevated courses like black truffle burrata, the 5th Sin Burger, and the oxtail pappardelle add an extra special twist to regular dishes. But if you don't feel like having a birthday dinner, you can opt for the birthday brunch instead, offering brioche French toast, croquettes, and more.

Outside is the Secret Garden, which makes sure your night is nothing short of whimsical, with string lighting intertwined with greenery above elegantly patterned floors.

The bi-level restaurant has various spaces, including a streetside cafe, patio, and pergola, giving you flexibility and choices for rent depending on how many people you want there to celebrate, from 15 to 95 guests.

Imagine you stumble across a shop and want to buy a cheap guitar or a random knickknack that catches your eye through the window. The confusion starts setting in as you take a couple of steps further, pushing open the door only to be greeted with an extravagant staircase. There is more than meets the eye at Beauty & Essex.

This New York birthday restaurant has four dining rooms, two bars, and a lounge. It offers something for everyone's taste, with varying options ranging from a raw bar to dumplings to meal accessories. Beauty & Essex accommodates 10 to 60 guests for seated dinners and 30 to 400 guests for cocktail events with a passed dinner.

Your birthday is a great excuse to attend a seasonal 12-14-course tasting menu dinner, something you wouldn't justify doing on a random Tuesday. Chef Fredrik Berselius combines his passion for nature and his Swedish heritage through his food at Aska, a two-time Michelin-starred restaurant. The small plates set in front of you are fancy things you'd never think you would eat, like langoustine and trout caviar.

This bi-level New York birthday restaurant is found in a sleek minimalist warehouse in Brooklyn. It houses a main dining room, private dining room, cellar bar, and garden. Private dining options are flexible, allowing you to customize which rooms you rent and the size of your party. If you want to have a full birthday bash, you can rent the entire restaurant for up to 50 guests.

Instead of blowing candles out of a birthday cake this year, try a giant fortune cookie; it could give you a little extra luck. Tao Downtown is a lively Asian-inspired New York birthday restaurant. Once you enter, you'll be enamored by the space as you're greeted by the Quan Tin statue sitting above a koi pond.

Dim sums like crispy bao buns and chicken gyoza, small plates like shishito peppers and chicken satay, and specialties like tuna pringles are only a few of the expansive menu's options.

The 30,000-square-foot space is nothing short of grand, with a large bar and lounge, 320-seat dining room, and two semi-private skyboxes. From a dinner for 15 to a gala for 1,500, this opulent venue can accommodate all of your needs.

Funky lights, decor, tasty sushi, and exciting cocktails describe Fushimi in Williamsburg. It's a fun place to grab food with friends on your big day, adding a special sense of nightlife to a regular meal. This New York birthday restaurant serves Japanese dishes with a French-infused style, a curious combination you won’t regret trying.

It is possible to rent out the whole space for your party, where each guest will be served a soup or salad, hot or cold appetizers, and an entrée. Options include seafood bisque, kani salad, homemade gyoza, sushi, and sashimi. You can finish the night with everyone singing the annual tune around a mochi tasting

For a truly authentic Kawaii experience, step into the whimsical world of SushiDelic. Located in SoHo, this vibrant, colorful spot is more than a sushi restaurant—it’s where reality meets imagination. Here you can choose your culinary journey: the omakase-style menu or the Sushi Tower, both paired perfectly with wine, beer, signature cocktails, and an extensive sake selection.

Treat the birthday VIP to the Sake Overflow, a traditional sake-drinking ritual that symbolizes growth, success, and prosperity–and what an unforgettable way to toast another year! For celebrations of 20 or more, contact the restaurant to reserve this psychedelic space.

In the West Village, right beside the Whitney Museum of American Art, is Barbuto, a modern Italian treasure that has been beloved by locals for over 15 years. With its exposed brick walls, wooden tables, and expansive windows flooding the space with natural light, Barbuto radiates rustic elegance. The menu boasts Italian cuisine with standout dishes like smoked salmon pizza and bucatini alla carbonara, and if you’re not too full, the affogato is a must. In other words, if it’s your birthday, you deserve the dessert.

Barbuto offers various private dining options for a birthday of any size: an intimate room for up to 40 guests, two chef tables for groups of 7–20, the dining room for cocktail receptions of up to 75, or a full buyout for 100–115 guests.

Nestled on Stone Street in the heart of FiDi, Toro Loco brings a rustic-chic flair to Mexican dining. This spot perfectly blends warm hospitality, laid-back charm, and an authentic Mexican spirit, offering flavorful dishes like quesadillas, taquitos, empanadas, and more. Pair your meal with their signature cocktails–the Selena and La Mañosa are crowd favorites–or enjoy sangria, margaritas, beer, and wine.

For private birthday celebrations, you can choose from three spaces: the Ground Floor (50 seated, 150 standing), the Second Floor (60 seated, 120 standing), or the Garden Patio—a true hidden gem with festive decor and vibrant colors, accommodating up to 120 guests.

Nestled in Koreatown is Piggyback, a culinary experience inspired by the chef-owner’s Southeast Asian heritage. The menu is bursting with vibrant flavors and dishes of noodles, rice, and curries. You’ll find unique drinks, like the specialty Malaysian Street Corn cocktail and the signature Piggyback Shot. For a daytime birthday soiree, don’t miss out on the bottomless brunch for just $22 per person (with the purchase of an entrée).

Piggyback offers a cozy semi-private dining area for intimate birthdays of up to 20 guests. For something more exclusive, book The Way Back, a spacious area accommodating up to 100 seated or 125 for a standing cocktail-style party. With your gathering, you can expect tailored food packages including passed bites and food stations (rice, carving, curry, and more), or you can opt for a family-style dinner.

Bad Roman is a hidden gem in the heart of Columbus Circle, offering contemporary Italian cuisine in a delicious blend of modern sophisticated and playful charm. Floor-to-ceiling windows, intricate custom tilework, and a striking retro serpentine light fixture set the stage for a wonderful dining experience. Celebrate a birthday with a round of Italian Carpool Shots and indulge in their standout dishes like the filet mignon meatballs and black truffle cacio e pepe. For dessert, stick a birthday candle in the lemon cheesecake—it’s notoriously delicious.

For private birthday events, choose from two elegant private dining options: the Piazza Room (40 seated, 60 standing), the Lazzeri Room (40 seated, 50 standing), or combine both for grand gatherings of up to 100 guests.