Planning a bridal shower in NYC? If so, then you’ll want to check out our list of top bridal shower brunch spots in the city. From an elegant teahouse to a remarkable view of Central Park, these five restaurants cover all sorts of ground. Take your pick!
Best of NYC Bridal Shower Brunches: Ladurée (Soho)
Home to one of France's most renowned producers of French macarons dating to 1862, Laduree's Soho is tucked into a quaint side street in Soho. It's a picture perfect location that offers both elegant indoor dining and a stunning tree-shaded garden area that's ideal for a bridal brunch, tea party, or cocktail party. Seating available for parties between 10-100 guests. 398 West Broadway, 646-392-7868, laduree.us
Best of NYC Bridal Shower Brunches: Lady Mendl's Tea Salon (Gramercy Park)
Indulge in a Victorian setting as the backdrop for your bridal shower at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon, located in a Georgian brownstone in Gramercy Park. Built in 1834, the two landmark structures were transformed to recreate a bygone era of gracious living. Lady Mendl's epitomizes a modern take on traditional afternoon five course tea and is often used for fashion presentations, bridal showers, small weddings and private events for the arts. It's distinguished location is recognized by a small teacup engraved plaque on the building's facade. 56 Irving Place, 212-533-4600, ladymendlsteasalon.com
Best of NYC Bridal Shower Brunches: The Blue Box Cafe by Daniel Boulud (Uptown)
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That iconic blue box. It would certainly be convenient to host an elegant bridal shower at Tiffany & Co's flagship Fifth Ave. location where you have registered for gifts, now possible at The Blue Box Cafe by Daniel Boulud. New York’s Michelin-starred Chef Boulud and Blue Box Cafe's Executive Chef Raphaelle Bergeon bring a seasonally inspired menu, including Breakfast at Tiffany’s Afternoon Tea. 727 Fifth Avenue, 6th floor, 212-605-4090, blueboxcafenyc.com
Best of NYC Bridal Shower Brunches: Milk & Roses (Brooklyn)
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For more intimate group bridal showers or even wedding parties, Milk & Roses in Greenpoint, Brooklyn offers a slightly more casual, but no less charming and rustic vibe, serving up Southern Italian cuisine. Choose from an elegant library interior with banquettes, or the cozy courtyard out back, and enjoy a large selection of wines and cocktails. 1110 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn; milkandrosesbk.com
Best of NYC Bridal Shower Brunches: Tavern on the Green (Upper West Side)
Tavern on the Green is one of New York City’s most iconic restaurants. Bordering Central Park, it's a perfect place to host your bridal shower brunch. The weekend brunch menu includes a Homemade Pastry Basket, Chunky Avocado Toast, Smoked Salmon Soft Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit & Sausage Gravy, Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream and Apple Sauce. As for the décor? It’s uniquely charming in a way that only a New York City landmark restaurant could be. You can also schedule a private event via their seasoned events team. 67th Street & Central Park W., 212-877-8684, tavernonthegreen.com
Best of NYC Bridal Shower Brunches: The Palm Court (Midtown West)
Hosting an event at The Palm Court guarantees an experience that you won’t ever forget. The American menu embraces New York classics while adding in a modern spin with entrees that include Salmon Eggs Benedict, Gruyere Omelet, Crab and Avocado Frittata, and Scrambled Shakshuka. Semi private areas in the restaurant can hold smaller groups of up to 20 in more intimate spaces, or the entire venue can be purchased for a 100-seat gathering. 768 Fifth Ave., 212-546-5300, theplazany.com
Best of NYC Bridal Shower Brunches: Prince Tea House (Queens)
If you want to find one of New York City’s most elegant tea houses, you’ll have to head out of Manhattan and over into Queens where Prince Tea House serves up Potted-Milk Foam Tea, Homemade Strawberry Sauce Waffles, and Mix Fruit Mille Crepes. A beautiful tea house with delicate eats, tufted purple seating, and rows of hanging chandeliers that sparkle in the sun…what could be better for a bridal shower brunch? As far as we’re concerned, not much. 36-39 Prince St., 917-285-2523
Best of NYC Bridal Shower Brunches: Sotto 13 (West Village)
Headed by chef Patricia Vega, Sotto 13 offers an intimate dining area with some of the best wood-fired cooking and fresh pasta in the entire city. Group dining is available for brunch with menu items ranging from Chicken Meat Pie and Artichoke & Potato Salad to Wood-Fired Monte Cristo Pizza (smoked gouda, Canadian bacon, grilled pineapple, and black pepper syrup) and Butcher’s Scramble (soft scrambled eggs, Bolognese sauce, and parmigiana-reggiano). The DIY Prosecco Bar is another popular brunch item that’s available for showers. 140 W. 13th St., 212-647-1001, sotto13.com
