Private Dining at The National is an unforgettable experience. A stunning, oiled bronze spiral staircase leads guests from the main restaurant to the second floor of The Benjamin hotel, where five dining rooms accommodate seated dining from 10 to 80 and cocktail receptions for up to 200. All menus are personally crafted for each party by Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian with sophisticated solutions for rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, birthdays, bridal showers, bachelor parties, post-wedding brunch, intimate weddings, corporate dinners, and holiday parties. Buyouts of The National are also available.