Best Group Dining Gatherings Restaurants in Meatpacking District
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tavern on Jane
A neighborhood tavern serving burgers and pub fare all the way to 4am.
Notable Picks
8.2
Tavern on Jane is a cozy corner tavern at Jane Street and Eighth Avenue where burgers, Cobb salads, and pub plates run straight through to 4am every night. Its turkey and beef burgers share the menu with fish and chips and other comfort dishes, making it a flexible late-night option for mixed groups who still want a real sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turkey Burger, Lillian's Cobb Salad, Fish and Chips
What makes it special: A neighborhood tavern serving burgers and pub fare all the way to 4am.
#2
Pastis
8.1
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Pastis is a revived Meatpacking French brasserie where steak frites, shellfish, and bistro classics play out in a lively, see-and-be-seen room. It’s better for relationship-nurturing lunches than tight agenda sessions, especially with clients who appreciate a little theater.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Moules frites, French onion soup
What makes it special: An iconic Paris-style brasserie where classic bistro dishes share the stage with a high-energy dining room.
Worthy Picks
7.6
A neighborhood Tex-Mex fixture with roots dating back to the early ’90s, Mole West Village focuses on crowd-pleasers: brisket tacos, mole enchiladas, and tableside guacamole backed by a deep tequila list. It’s more about generous plates and casual comfort than precision cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole Enchiladas, Brisket Tacos, Tableside Guacamole
What makes it special: Long-running Tex-Mex spot with big portions and tableside guac.