Graduation Dining & Private Events in NYC

Steps away from The Juilliard School, Lincoln Ristorante offers Chef Shea Gallante's modern interpretation of Italian cuisine near Lincoln Center, complemented by panoramic views and exquisite fine-dining service.

Featuring elegant French cuisine, world-class service, and four private event spaces, Brasserie 8 ½ is a stylish brasserie located just steps from Fifth Avenue on 57th Street, with original artwork by Léger, Matisse and others favored by the Louvre.

Yellow Magnolia Café offers modern, vegetable-focused cuisine in a one-of-a-kind setting nestled within the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's iconic landscape. Ideal for celebrating graduates from Brooklyn College, Pratt Institute, and other Brooklyn schools.

Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden is the site of several universities' commencement ceremonies, and this classic American steakhouse is directly adjacent to the Garden on West 33rd St., offering succulent steaks, the freshest seafood and signature side dishes.

Stella 34 Trattoria is a modern Italian trattoria with stunning views of the Empire State Building, conveniently located one block away from Madison Square Garden, the site of several NYC graduation ceremonies.

Steps away from Madison Square Garden and located in Macy's iconic Herald Square flagship store, Rowland's is the perfect place for an informal post-graduation gathering, with modern American gastropub cuisine and classic cocktails.

An elegant restaurant located in the Empire State Building, just two blocks east of Madison Square Garden, STATE offers Art Deco ambience and Chef Priscilla Yeh's innovative cuisine.

Three sleek rooms on the concourse level offer exceptional private dining experiences and space for exclusive events.