Expert Guide to

Los Angeles Private Dining

Whether you’re planning a corporate dinner for a large group or an intimate celebration with friends, this LA private dining guide answers all your questions with resources, private dining rooms, tips, and more.

Restaurants with Private Rooms in Los Angeles

From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, private dining rooms in Los Angeles cater to all occasions. Explore these categories to find the best options for your group dining needs.

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Coolest Restaurants with Private Rooms in Los Angeles

This post features a curated list of restaurants with private rooms in Los Angeles, including venue details, cuisine, pricing, and location. Great for preliminary research.

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Best Restaurants in Los Angeles for Large Groups

Hosting a big party or event? Discover venues and restaurants with spacious layouts and flexibility for large groups.

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Instagrammable Places for Birthday Parties

Not only does it include some of the best LA restaurants to host a birthday party, but there are also venues and other swoon-worthy spots to celebrate.

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Restaurants in Santa Monica with Private Rooms

From a business dinner with colleagues to a large private birthday party, these restaurants in Santa Monica with private rooms each offer the perfect setting for your special event.

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Vibey Restaurants for Private Dining in West Hollywood

The neighborhood is packed with true culinary treasures, making it perfect for memorable private dining events, vibey birthday bashes, or large group parties.

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Memorable Private Dining Rooms In DTLA

DTLA is now one of the most desired places to live in Los Angeles. The restaurant scene is explosive, providing more memorable private spaces to rent out for your next big bash.

LA Private Dining Use Cases

Chances are you’re booking your private dining event for one of the following use cases. Select your use case to get more tailored information about how to make your event perfect for your audience.

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Los Angeles Team Dinner or Lunch

Booking a lunch or dinner for your team is a great way to strengthen team bonds. It’s often a more casual event perfect for authentic conversation and connection.

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Los Angeles Corporate Dinner

Looking to network or impress your clients with an elegant meal in a private setting. The best restaurants for corporate dinners are often higher-end places, like Michelin-starred restaurants

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Los Angeles Birthday Dinner

Celebrate your special day, or the birthday of a loved one, with a memorable meal tailored to your tastes. Whether it’s a small gathering or an LA birthday dinner for a large group, there’s a perfect place for all group dinners.

Los Angeles Group Dining Options

Los Angeles offers a range of private dining options to suit every occasion, from intimate private rooms to restaurant buyouts for big groups. This chart explores the best options for your next event in LA.

Group ReservationSemi-Private DiningPrivate DiningRestaurant BuyoutEvent SpaceCatered
DefinitionRelaxed settings for casual gatherings (reservation-based)Offers privacy without full separationEnjoy a fully exclusive private spaceTake over the entire venue for ultimate exclusivityNon-restaurant venues with catering flexibilityProfessional catering at your location
Ideal Group SizeSmall to medium groupsSmall to medium groupsSmall to large groupsLarge groupsLarge groupsAny size
Pricing$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$-$$$$
Great forCasual dinners, meetupsIntimate gatherings, casual eventsFormal events, celebrationsWeddings, corporate eventsMilestone celebrations, conferencesParties, flexible locations
How to BookMake a reservation online or by phoneReserve through the venue or online platformsContact venue directly or via event plannersWork with the venue’s event coordinatorBook through event planners or venue contactsCoordinate with a catering company
AmbianceCasual, lively, and communalSemi-private and cozyElegant, exclusive, and privatePersonalized to match the event’s vibeVersatile, from formal to casualFlexible to match your location’s atmosphere
Customization OptionsStandard menu with minor adjustmentsLimited menu and decor customizationFully customizable menus, decor, and layoutsFully customizable experienceHighly flexible to event needsTailored menus and serving options
Audio/Visual AvailabilityRarely includedLimited availabilityOften availableOften availableAvailableN/A unless arranged independently

Avital Interactive Meal vs. LA Private Dining Room

Ok, now that we’ve sorted out all of the different private dining options in Los Angeles, let’s talk about how Avital’s Interactive Meal differs from a standard private dining room in LA. Here’s how we’re saying goodbye to boring dinners and hello to interactive experiences.

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Your Meal, Your Activity

In addition to all of the food and bev, the Interactive Meal includes 3 hands-on activities—cocktail-making, themed foodie trivia, and a Flavor Finale with buzz button lollipops and miracle berries.

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More Opportunity to Mingle

Guests get up from their seats to mix and mingle, creating a more dynamic atmosphere and more authentic connection.

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Hosted Experience

An expert Avital Emcee facilitates the event, so the organizer can relax and enjoy the experience without having to manage it.

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Venue Selection & Turnkey Booking

Avital coordinates with the restaurant to find the perfect venue for your group and handles all of the logistics, so you can just show up on the day of the event.

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Dietary Restrictions

Avital takes care of all dietary needs, ensuring everyone is included and cared for.

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Simplified Pricing

Unlike traditional private dining which is convoluted with minimums and gratuity, Avital offers clear and easy-to-understand pricing per person.

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Branded Opportunities

Customize materials, including menus and cocktail recipes, to reflect your brand. Great for client entertainment dinners.

Best LA Private Dining Events by Avital

Some of Our Private Dining Clients in Los Angeles

How to Find Private Dining in Los Angeles

Here are a few of our favorite ways to find private dining rooms in Los Angeles, if you’re more of the DIY-type. But of course, you can also start your booking with Avital, and we’ll do all the heavy lifting to find the perfect dining room for your event.

LA Private Dining Room Directories

Explore comprehensive directories which offer a wide selection of private dining options in Los Angeles based on location, capacity, and amenities.

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Los Angeles Blog Round Ups & Publication

Discover curated lists articles from leaders in the LA private dining scene scene.

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Los Angeles Restaurant Websites

Visit the “Private Dining” or “Private Events” pages on restaurant websites to explore options directly from establishments you’re interested in. For example, if you’re considering a specific restaurant, check their website for private dining offerings.

 

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How to Book Private Dining in Los Angeles

Booking a private dining room in Los Angeles usually requires some back-and-forth with the restaurant’s private dining manager to clarify details, finalize the menu, and more.

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1. Submit Inquiry on Restaurant Websites

Visit the individual restaurant websites and submit an inquiry to check availability for your desired date and group size.

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2. Fill Out Forms

Fill out up to 10 forms on restaurant websites to receive information back regarding availability and other details about private dining options.

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3. Receive Email from PDR Manager

Expect an email back from the Private Dining Room (PDR) manager with information such as availability, room capacity, venue packet, menu options, and details about minimum spend and fees.

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4. Ask Venue-Specific Questions

Take the opportunity to ask any venue-specific questions you may have regarding the private dining experience, such as customization options, audiovisual capabilities, or special accommodations.

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5. Book, Pay Deposit, and Sign Contract

Once satisfied, proceed to book the private dining room by paying a deposit and signing a contract. Ensure to review cancellation terms and any extra fees before finalizing the booking.

If you book with Avital we’ll find you the perfect venue for your group from among our restaurant partner network – saves you time and headache!

 

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Free (Awesome) Resource

LA Private Dining Room Database

We’ve done the research for you and compiled a database of over 101 private dining rooms, complete with per person pricing, capacity, and restaurants’ private dining brochures. It’s the ultimate, time-saving guide for booking private dining rooms.

Private Dining FAQs

Book Your Los Angeles Private Dining Event with Avital

At Avital, we’re revolutionizing the private dining industry and saying goodbye to boring dinners! We’re solving the key challenges faced by event organizers with our LA Interactive Meal.

Like Chef José Andrés, we believe in the power of food to bring people together, and our experiences are designed to create authentic, memorable moments for coworkers, clients, friends, and family.

“I realized very early the power of food to evoke memory, to bring people together, and to transport you to other places.”
Chef José Andrés
World Central Kitchen

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