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Ainsworth Midtown, New York, NY
Ainsworth Midtown, New York, NY
Ainsworth Midtown, New York, NY
Ainsworth Midtown, New York, NY
Ainsworth Midtown, New York, NY

Ainsworth Midtown

3.7
3.7
351 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Located in New York City’s Midtown neighborhood, The Ainsworth venues are multipurpose spaces comprised of full-scale restaurants, bars, lounges, and event areas. All Ainsworth locations offer a new take on classic American fare favorites, signature cocktails, and visually stimulating décor, culminating in the ultimate drinking and dining experience. Celebrating something? The Ainsworth is the ultimate party atmosphere - perfect for birthdays, bachelorette/bachelor parties, anniversaries, going away bashes, and more!

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 518-7598
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Ainsworth Midtown is an American eatery and bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with brunch on weekends. Outdoor rooftop dining is available.
  • Private party contact
    Pamela Killian: (732) 359-7246
  • Neighborhood
    Murray Hill
  • Cross street
    Park and Madison
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The 6-Train stops right on the corner of 33rd Street and Park Avenue South - right where we are located.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • All Inclusive Brunch Menu

    $50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in mimosas, bloody marys, bellinis, and our signature brunch dishes with our all inclusive brunch! Served on weekends! For large groups, please email events@theainsworth.com.

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

351 Reviews
  1. kamalid

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here on a whim on a Friday night. I never felt like I was rushed even though they were closing in an hour. Matt was the highlight of my night! He checked on us as much as he could with the volume of tables he had to wait during the last hour of the establishment.  Walking in and seeing that it was a sports bar. I did not expect the food to be on par with a steakhouse. We had a ribeye and salmon over roasted vegetables, and everything was cooked to perfection! I definitely will be coming back due to the service of Matt and how great the food was.

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  2. kim2nyc

    New York Area

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    service and food are great. the music is like in a club, you won't hear each other, not a good place to talk with friends. besides that, all good i have a voucher totally worth it

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  3. steven

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience1
    We were sitting at the bar..took 15 minutes before bartender took out order...and 15 minutes or so before we got our drinks...we ordered apps as we were going to show at another venue....apps were not good at all....took another 20 minutes to get check....maybe they were understaffed that day, but this has happened to me before here...

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Back of restaurant was entirely empty and I got sat right in front of the main door bc I booked my reservation with a discount code. Unfriendly staff. Will not return.

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  5. JoeP

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Fried chicken sandwiches were bland and served on rolls that were dry.

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  6. SamanthaH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was great- nice to try something outside of the box! Music was a little loud for Sunday night vibes - but the playlist was great. Vibe on socials doesn’t really match vibe in restaurant - felt less pub more nightclub. But good eats!

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  7. BiancaH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Took one of my closest friends from Philly here for a quick bite to eat durning brunch. Fun and accepting atmosphere. Filling brunch foods and college football!

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  8. Mo09

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    The food was amazing! However, I wasn’t thrilled with the service. I had to wait at least 15 minutes for my server to come to the table and when he did he wasn’t very pleasant. It seemed he had an attitude! There was a long wait for drinks…….When it was time to pay my bill, I was given a receipt for one amount to pay and given an electronic device, but was only given the option to sign. There was itemized bill to look at. Only after receiving an email with the itemized bill did I see an amount for a tip I didn’t authorize. I don’t know if this was done deliberately or not, but it didn’t sit well with me. I did bring it to the servers attention only to be told I signed it and had the option to adjust the tip amount, which was not true. In spite of the experience, I would definitely go back.

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  9. LauraB

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    The music was so loud that one of our guests ears “popped” and we had to leave after 30 minutes. The volume level was painful bordering on dangerous. You could not talk to anyone as you could not hear what they were saying. Unfortunately we will never return.

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  10. fsurenae

    Denver

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    A fun atmosphere in midtown but the food was lacking. There were six of us and we all had minor issues with our food that led to the dishes being less-than-ideal. I ordered the Bagel and Lox. I'm in New York City, so never expected a grocery store quality plain bagel with just a tiny bit of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. I asked for more and received the packets. For $19 I paid I could have bought amazing bagels and fresh cream cheese down the street for six people! I do not recommend and will not return.

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  11. MelanieC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was super friendly and the food was excellent!

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  12. PaulW

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Absolutely horrendous, no bottled water, no cocktail list and no boneless wings…they were on the menu, they just didn’t have them…waitress was nice but didn’t seem to phased. Chairs are uncomfortable and sound for the game on the televisions was not in sync so you couldn’t hear the game either. Food that my guests ordered was inedible.

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  13. PF3P

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They accepted the reservation just 2 hours before but were closed when we arrived with our guests - very unprofessional

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  14. Nicole

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Very slow service for mediocre food. Never received a refill on water, and was rarely checked on. Had to wait a long time before the check was even brought

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    This was my 2nd time coming to this location. I made a reservation for 10pm on a Friday and arrived around 9:45pm. I walked into the restaurant and the host wasn’t present. I had to walk to the bar to ask the bartender if we were able to sit anywhere or had to wait to be seated. It was then confirmed that we could sit in the bar area and we’d be serviced soon. As we waiting for someone to come service us, I overheard the bartender say the kitchen closed at 10pm, which made me feel rushed to order a meal and drinks. I was reassured that my order (Wagyu Burger & Spinach Dip) would be made and received before the closing of the kitchen. The drink I ordered was Kendall’s RBF. After placing that order the bartender asked if he could substitute one of the ingredients so he was out. I didn’t like his suggestion (swapping I be orange juice for the grapefruit juice he didn’t have), so I asked him if he could add cranberry, which ended up tasting really great. Overall the experience was a 3.5 out of 5. I’m not sure if I’ll go on a Friday night again, since it was a so so experience and the vibes were very static and not lively.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it here! Always great staff and comfortable seating! Delicious food too.

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  17. NiashaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, great service, good music. I went for a girls brunch and had a good time and the drinks were doing what they were supposed 😌

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  18. AlexL

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Went for Sunday lunch. Was told there was not a table ready outside despite having a reservation. Eventually seated but there were not that many patrons there so not sure why there was not a table. Service was poor. Very slow to bring out food. Appetizer never came as apparently it was dropped. Due to long wait, we skipped it. Since we did not get our appetizer, it was suggested that we should definitely have dessert. Dessert also took forever (how long does it take to get ice cream). It did not come until I told them to cancel it. Staff was nice but not a good experience. Okay spot outdoors but surrounded by buildings so not much of a view.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience ! Loved the vibes! Will go again

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  20. LisaS

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This might have been the worst dining experience I’ve ever had. We made a reservation at 11am for outdoor seating (as indicated on open table) but when we arrived the bartender/host/server informed us that the patio doesn’t open until 12, then later changed it to 1pm. We sat inside- in the bar area- as apparently the dining room also wasn’t open and tried to order coffee but we’re told they were “out”. For brunch??? As we contemplated leaving she told us that they found some and proceeded to bring us coffee in a paper cup that we can only assume came from the hotel lobby next door. The food took almost an hour to come out and while some of the dishes were ok, most of it was cold, the “salad” was wilted lettuce and there was not a lot of flavor. To top it all off, the server/bartender was totally rude and dismissive and told us that “she just works here”. DO NOT eat here. It is a waste of time and money and was a terrible start to our Mother’s Day.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. JackS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They don’t honour their reservations, they shouldn’t even be allowed on OpenTable. Apparently your reservation “isn’t guaranteed.” So we book days in advance, show up, and they say there’s a party of 50 and there’s no room for anyone else. Don’t take reservations if they don’t mean anything. Ridiculous lack of professionalism. Bush league amateur hour.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. MichaelS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Th pulsd special is an awesome deal. The food is always good and drinks on point!

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  23. TiffanyH

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. The chipotle bbq wings were my favorite. Our waitress Julie was wonderful. She was very attentive and pleasant. A great smile and happy to serve us. The staff was friendly. The atmosphere was beautiful and sophisticated.

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  24. keyannaW

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My second visit for brunch and it was great. Everyone enjoyed their food and the music was great.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great. Great food, great service, and beautiful place.

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  26. LadyVon

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to wind down. Service, Atmosphere and Food was great.

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  27. AnaF

    Miami

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely loved this place for brunch, the vibe and the service was amazing and the brunch options yum

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  28. Shiraz

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot! Great food, good drinks. Service was amazing.

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  29. Caroline

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Came here to watch the Super Bowl and had a fantastic time! The atmosphere was great, food was nice and the staff were all very friendly.

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  30. steven

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    We came there for drinks and a bite to eat before show at the cutting room....The bartender who made our first drink was disppointing....we had tequila w soda and the bottle was practically empty when she made the drink with practiucally no tequila in my friends drink...she never opened another bottle to complete the drink and served as is....the tuna bowl was so bad server took it off the bill....the 2nd bartender who helped us after the first one finished her shift would make a drink and if there was anything left in the shaker would drink it out of the shaker right behind the bar...i was astonished....ive been to other Ainsworth and never had the experience we had yesterday

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was there before Saturday game rush. GREAT brunch! Servers were awesome. Only wish we had actually gotten the $40 brunch advertised on here (meal and unlimited bevs)

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  32. Olivia

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such an incredible atmosphere. Amazing service and crowd!

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  33. AlexWals

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    Loved it! Great atmosphere and decor. Bama fans, 1st time at the Ainsworth, Sugar Bowl-so yes, definitely a select crowd, & maybe somewhat biased opinion. Even without the big game, though, which was even more fun to watch while surrounded by large, clear TVs (& as our team played an awesome game), the staff was so friendly, the crowd was fun, the Ainsworth Chelsea was unexpectedly bright, modern, & classy. We'd definitely bring friends, whether or not they're for Bama. We didn't see the door right away-but the doorman saw we were looking for something, and motioned to us, filled us in about the days events--really attentive & informative. Food -some creative options! Wings (not the gold ones), weren't my favorite. Burger was big and perfectly done-very good except too much raw onion thrown on. Only had one drink (had 2 hour drive after the game)but would def recommend Ainsworth spritz. Staff was a bit frenetic-wait wasn't bad, overall, but kind of sporadic service (busy day, yes, and we all know about current staffing issues everywhere-it wasn't a big deal at all). but we had various people asking us if we'd been waited on. Overall, though, no negatives about that part of things. Can't wait to check out other Ainsworth locations as we travel!

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  34. PJMo

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The food for all four of us was delicious. And the drinks were outstanding as well. While the server was very pleasant we barely saw her. This was especially troublesome since we were heading to Radio City Music Hall. I had to ask the maître d’hôtel to get her for us in order to pay the bill. It worked out, but caused a bit of panic to my granddaughters…

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    My son’s birthday

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  36. GrantS

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    The best thing, perhaps the only good thing, about this place is the catchy name. Arguably the worst service ever. Mediocre food. Lousy French fries. It was unclear whether they were understaffed or just incompetent. Maybe both. 70 minutes after our reservation time, I complained that we had not yet received a morsel of food after waiting 15 for a table, 15 for a server to show up, and 40 for appetizers. We then received cold nachos. I went to the bar to obtain napkins and silverware rather than wait for our server, who was missing in action most of the time and mumbled inaudibly when she spoke to us, to show up again. Not to mention that she was unfriendly and made us feel unwelcome. The food was mediocre when it came. Guinness on tap- “not available now” Coffee-“not available now” No explanation, no sorry, no alternatives suggested. We Asked twice for mustard and mayonnaise, to no avail. Go here to watch football and drink. Do not mistake this place for a restaurant. They charged 20% for service, which was laughable, even though there were only 5 of us and the pokicy said 6. It wasn’t worth waiting and arguing so I just paid it.

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  37. ChrisD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    They took our reservation, but entire restaurant was booked for a private party. We ended up sitting in the bar. Not good...

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  38. bakedbeans212

    New York Area

    81 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Surprisingly good food and we ordered a ton of items. Attentive and friendly service. However we were there on a Sunday afternoon for NFL football and the blasted techno the entire time. Now I love techno but not during football Sunday. You have 30 screens for football that’s the only day you shouldn’t be blasting music. Can’t ever go back.

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  39. Linda

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    My meal was cold. It was a shame as it tasted really good so serving at the right temperature would have been great.

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  40. Kaley

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Unfortunately we did not have a good experience, despite hearing great brunch reviews. This place was severely understaffed. Myself and 3 others went for the bottomless mimosa brunch. It took 20 minutes to get a drink. We put in our food order and then overheard someone saying the kitchen is backed up for 2 hours so we asked our server if this was true. She confirmed the kitchen was indeed backed up for over an hour. She did not tell us that it would take so long when we placed our order, so we cancelled our food order and asked for the check for just the mimosas so we could leave. This of course took another half hour. I felt bad because the severs were doing what they could. I certainly don’t blame them. But it causes for such a terrible dining experience when that happens and I won’t be back at this location.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ainsworth Midtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 518-7598.

Ainsworth Midtown is rated 3.7 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ainsworth Midtown

45 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Park and Madison
  • Neighborhood
    Murray Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The 6-Train stops right on the corner of 33rd Street and Park Avenue South - right where we are located.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 518-7598
  • Private party facilities
    Ainsworth Midtown is an American eatery and bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with brunch on weekends. Outdoor rooftop dining is available.
  • Private party contact
    Pamela Killian: (732) 359-7246
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