Best Group Dining Restaurants in Greenwich Village
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Red Bamboo
Long-running vegan institution known for nostalgic fried “chicken” and hearty plates.
Notable Picks
#1
Red Bamboo
8.6
Open since the early 2000s, Red Bamboo is a pioneering West Village spot for vegan takes on soul food, Caribbean plates, and American comfort classics. Regulars come for mock-chicken platters, wings, and indulgent desserts that feel more diner than wellness café.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ Buffalo Wings, Creole Soul Chicken, Peanut Butter Bomb Cake
What Makes it Special: Long-running vegan institution known for nostalgic fried “chicken” and hearty plates.
8.5
A Bangkok street-food–driven menu with careful technique and a polished, artsy dining room. Expect confident seasoning, strong seafood and curry work, and a cocktail list that matches the kitchen’s energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Fried Rice, Short Rib Massaman, Namtok Kor Moo Yang
What Makes it Special: Bangkok alleyway classics reworked with upscale finesse.
8.4
A long-running Union Square taverna that balances classic comfort dishes with a seafood-leaning grill lineup. The dining room stays lively, and the kitchen’s reliable execution across meze, roasts, and whole-fish plates is backed by heavy, sustained review volume.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled octopus with lemon, Lamb shank yiouvetsi, Spanakopitakia
What Makes it Special: High-volume local institution for broad, well-executed Greek classics.
8.3
This Philly-rooted West Village sports bar is as serious about Krazy Kate’s Wings as it is about cheesesteaks and game-day viewing. Locals lean on it for saucy wings, solid pours, and a low-key happy hour that feels more like a neighborhood hang than a scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Krazy Kate's Wings with Buffalo or BBQ, Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak, Nan and Pop's Garbage Bread
What Makes it Special: A Philly-style corner bar where Krazy Kate’s Wings and cheesesteaks headline happy hour alongside plenty of game-day screens.
#5
American Bar
8.1
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A stylized, clubby brasserie serving upscale spins on American-continental classics—think martinis, wedge salads, burgers, and steaks—in a big, art-forward room. It’s more about scene, comfort, and reliable standards than culinary fireworks, which suits its role as a go-to social hub for groups and casual occasions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peanut chicken salad, House burger, French dip sandwich
What Makes it Special: A buzzy, design-conscious room built around cocktails and familiar American hits.
Worthy Picks
7.9
West Village Mexican with a brunch program that goes beyond the usual huevos-and-mimosas formula—fresh tortillas, balanced salsas, and careful seasoning. Service is warm and neighborhood-forward, with a spirited agave bar for those turning breakfast into a long afternoon.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles verdes with eggs, Birria breakfast tacos, Churro French toast
What Makes it Special: Brunchable Mexican cooking with serious agave depth.