The best restaurants in NYC for a business dinner

Named one of the top 100 restaurants in NYC by the New York Times, The Grill is where you take clients to seal the deal. From the renowned food group behind Carbone, this steakhouse boasts a menu of the finest meats and fish to be found in Midtown.

If you don’t come for The Grill’s signature tableside prime rib, then come for the atmosphere instead. Ditch the manic hustle and bustle of Midtown and step back into the 70s, with an elegant interior with Mid Century grandeur.

Need to host the whole team? Not a problem – with two private dining rooms, accommodating up to 15 and 22 guests, respectively. The Grill also offers The Pool, an events space that can be booked in conjunction with the restaurant to host a whopping 600 people. Just don’t forget to dress to impress.

Tired of watching that one coworker sadly pick at a salad during business dinners? At Eleven Madison Park, a plant-based diet isn’t a restriction, it’s the whole idea. Under Chef Daniel Humm, this eatery based in the Flatiron district went completely plant-based and picked up three Michelin Stars along the way. Trust us, you won’t miss the meat.

The Art Deco-inspired space doesn’t just impress with its stunning views of Madison Square Park, but also with its rotating seasonal menu, ensuring the freshest Greenmarket-sourced ingredients all year round.

Eleven Madison Park offers 4 unique event spaces, so you can talk strategy with 9 of your coworkers or host a company-wide dining experience for a maximum of 100 seated guests. They’ll even handle all of the details of your event, from customized printed menus to florals, for an extra cost.

Wishing your company retreat was in Sicily instead of a conference room in Soho? Marea offers authentic coastal Italian flavors with a distinct New York swagger, perched right on Central Park South.

Using fresh local ingredients, Executive Chef PJ Calapa has been serving up luxurious bites since 2009, from oyster plates to octopus fusilli. Marea just might be the only Italian restaurant known for their seafood just as much as their housemade pasta.

This ultra-chic space offers three different private and semi-private dining setups for groups up to 20, or you can go all-in with a complete restaurant buyout for your next corporate celebration. Nothing says "we crushed our quarterly targets" like taking over an entire high-end Italian restaurant.

If you want a business dinner that encapsulates the rich cultural zeitgeist of New York, then look no further than Gallagher’s in the Theatre District, where the steaks are as legendary as the history. Originally a speakeasy that first opened in 1927, Gallagher’s later became Broadway’s first steakhouse and has been hosting power players ever since.

The newly renovated first floor offers an authentic New York steakhouse experience, complete with signature classic cocktails, However, the real move is booking their second-floor private dining room. It comes with its own speakeasy-style entrance and can host anything from intimate 6-person dinners to seated celebrations for up to 125. Gallagher’s even comes equipped with a podium and audio/visual systems for your every corporate need.

Whether you’re closing deals over a porterhouse steak or kicking back with a killer classic old-fashioned, Gallagher’s offers 90+ years of New York tradition.

Step off the streets of New York and into New Orleans’ renowned French Quarter with 1803, a Cajun hot spot tucked away in the heart of Tribeca.

What sets 1803 apart is the full NOLA experience, from authentic Southern eats like dirty rice and seafood gumbo to the live jazz that fills the air. Private dining starts at 10 people, making it the perfect spot for team celebrations or for impressing clients in the mood for some Southern charm.

Once you’ve closed the deal, head downstairs to Bon Courage to celebrate, 1803’s secret speakeasy bar with an exclusive food and cocktail menu.