Best birthday party venues in TriBeCa, NYC

Since 1884, PJ Clarke’s has been a beloved restaurant on the Hudson River in Tribeca, growing a reputation and attracting infamous people such as Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, and even the Kennedys. This rustic American restaurant inside Brookfield Place is an iconic place to throw a summer party, in either the private dining room (max. 75), main room (max. 200), or the outdoor cafe (max. 250). Enjoy fresh lobster rolls, a frozen mezcal margarita, and amazing views of the marina and the Statue of Liberty – because nothing says “New York” quite like that.

Docked at Pier 25 on the Hudson River is a wooden sailboat-turned-oyster bar called Grand Banks. This 1942 hand-built boat is the last original saltbank fishing vessel that lined Manhattan during the 18th and 19th centuries. This is an iconic spot to eat oysters and caviar, drink Aperol spritzes and crisp wine, and throw an epic summer birthday party -- because according to Conde Nast Traveler, “on a summer evening at golden hour, there isn’t a better place to be in Manhattan.” The vessel can host up to 175 guests for private events, and is open seasonally.

In the heart of Tribeca, you’ll find 1803, a Cajun-Creole restaurant and speakeasy. The interior is inspired by New Orleans’ French quarters and the menu offers Southern dishes like seafood gumbo and jambalaya. If you're craving a birthday getaway, leave the New York heat and enter the NOLA humidity by renting the space for your party: indulge in some beignets and a spicy passion fruit margarita with friends and make memories that will last a lifetime.

1803 hosts up to 150 guests for a private dining buyout.

Right next to Brookfield Place is Blue Smoke, a BBQ restaurant with all the fixings: ribs, brisket, cornbread, biscuits and gravy, and delicious cocktails. Blue Smoke is modern and spacious, but still rustic, with piles of wood stacked throughout the restaurant. There's nothing like a hot summer BBQ in the city, so Geminis, Leos, Cancers, and Virgos -- this one's for you.

For an intimate birthday party, they offer seated lunch, brunch, or dinner for up to 35 people and happy hour for up to 40. For larger parties, contact the venue directly.

If you want to have your birthday party at one of the Best Places to Eat in North America (according to Newsweek), then Parm in Tribeca’s Battery Park City is for you. The menu offers cocktails and classic comfort food, like chicken parm (obviously) and penne scampi, in an American diner-inspired space, with green light pendants and green leather booths. A party isn’t a party unless there are great drinks and even better food, and that’s what Parm is all about.

You can rent out the space for a cocktail party of up to 200 people or a seated dinner of up to 100 people.