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YAO Modern Cantonese Cuisine, located at 213 Pearl St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038, Financial District, New York, New York, offers a collection of 3 beautifully designed private event rooms that cater to both business and social gatherings. Specializing in Chinese Restaurant cuisine, this $$$ establishment provides an elegant setting for memorable private events.
Contact: +1 917-265-8119 Website: https://www.yaonyc.com/
Private Dining Rooms: Up to 40 guests - YAO offers three elegant private rooms, each designed with contemporary Chinese décor and equipped for business dinners, family celebrations, or special events. These rooms offer privacy, tailored menus, and attentive service, with AV support available for presentations.
Main Dining Hall: Up to 88 guests - The spacious dining hall, modern and airy, is suitable for medium- to large-sized events and can be reserved for semi-private or private occasions. It features tall ceilings, flexible table arrangements, and a sophisticated ambiance inspired by Cantonese heritage.
Full Venue Buyout: Up to 168 guests - For major functions, the entire venue (including all dining rooms and the hall) can be reserved, accommodating up to 168 guests. This option is ideal for weddings, galas, and corporate events, with a fully customizable experience and exclusive access.
Located at 213 Pearl St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038, Financial District, New York, New York, YAO Modern Cantonese Cuisine offers 3 exquisitely designed private dining rooms, ideal for elegant gatherings of up to 296 guests. YAO Modern Cantonese Cuisine, located at 213 Pearl St, 2nd Floor in New York, is an upscale restaurant offering an inventive interpretation of Cantone, ensuring both privacy and sophistication in a modern, elegant environment.
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~$5k–$9k for 40 seated
~$125–$225/person (Upscale · $$$)
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Upscale dining experience
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Total Rooms
3
Combined Capacity
296
Largest Room
168
| Room | Seated | Banquet | Theater | Reception | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 56 | 22 | |
| 88 | 88 | 110 | 123 | 48 | |
| 168 | 168 | 210 | 235 | 92 |
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Up to 40 seated
YAO offers three elegant private rooms, each designed with contemporary Chinese décor and equipped for business dinners, family celebrations, or special events. These rooms offer privacy, tailored menus, and attentive service, with AV support available for presentations.
Sample seating only — not a surveyed floorplan. Confirm final layout with the venue.
Up to 88 seated
The spacious dining hall, modern and airy, is suitable for medium- to large-sized events and can be reserved for semi-private or private occasions. It features tall ceilings, flexible table arrangements, and a sophisticated ambiance inspired by Cantonese heritage.
Sample seating only — not a surveyed floorplan. Confirm final layout with the venue.
Up to 168 seated
For major functions, the entire venue (including all dining rooms and the hall) can be reserved, accommodating up to 168 guests. This option is ideal for weddings, galas, and corporate events, with a fully customizable experience and exclusive access.
Sample seating only — not a surveyed floorplan. Confirm final layout with the venue.
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Rating
4.2/5.0
180 reviews
Price Range
$$$
Private Rooms
3 Rooms
Max Capacity
168
Total Capacity
296
Category
Chinese Restaurant
ADDRESS
213 Pearl St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038
Financial District
Manhattan, New York
PHONE
+1 917-265-8119WEBSITE
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The restaurant provides both à la carte and tasting menus, specializing in high-end Cantonese seafood, dim sum, and special banquet dishes.
Modern amenities include a full bar, WiFi, street parking, coat check, and accessibility features.
Private event reservations require a deposit and can be tailored for unique occasions, with flexible policies for cancellations and corkage.
Upscale dining experience
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YAO Modern Cantonese Cuisine
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