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Private Events

Midtown

The OctoRoom offers complete privacy with four walls and a dedicated entrance. It features a striking skylight, exposed brick walls, as well as elegant French doors that open to a private, heated and covered balcony. You’ll also have a private bathroom, full bar, and our raw bar, where oysters are freshly shucked and uniquely displayed for guests to pluck right off the ice.

For your events, we offer essential tools at no extra cost, including control of music, access to Wi-Fi and AV equipment for presentations, including an HD projector, drop-down screen, microphone, and speaker, ensuring everything runs smoothly. From birthdays and baby showers to wedding receptions and large corporate outings, the OctoRoom is perfectly suited to provide a comfortable experience for you and all of your guests.

OctoRoom: Seated 55, Standing 90. Full buyout: Seated 110, Standing 200

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Upper East Side

Nestled in our Upper East Side location, the Whale Room is the neighborhood’s newest elevated private event space, designed to inspire. With a striking skylight, it perfectly captures a cozy Montauk vibe, blended with classic New York City elements like an eye-catching copper tin ceiling and exposed brick walls.

Equipped with a zone-controlled sound system, you can curate your own soundtrack to set the ideal mood for your gathering. This intimate setting also includes a dedicated bathroom for your guests’ convenience. Want to elevate the experience further? Ask about adding a satellite bar to have your own dedicated bartender. Whether you’re hosting a group cocktail hour, a seated dinner, a baby shower, or a birthday celebration, the Whale Room provides the perfect environment for your next memorable event.

Whale Room: Seated 35, Standing 50. Full Buyout: Seated 85, Standing 100. ADA accessible.

Upper West Side

Situated in the rear of our Upper West Side location, this elevated Mezzanine offers a private-feeling atmosphere. It is connected to, but distinctly separate from the front dining room. The spacious room is also incredibly inviting, cozy, and bright.
 
The room boasts versatile custom floor plan options to suit your event’s needs, along with a charming fireplace that adds a warm, inviting touch. With convenient access to bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an HD projector with a drop-down screen, your presentations and gatherings are effortlessly supported. For an added touch of sophistication, you have the option to include a satellite bar, making this space the perfect setting for your next memorable occasion.

Mezzanine: Seated 50, Standing 75. Full Buyout: Seated 90, Standing 175

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SHUCK IT!

Join NYC’s First Oyster Sommelier, Jeremy Benson for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to shuck oysters, discover the history of NYC’s oyster scene, and find out how and why the Billion Oyster Project is bringing these bivalves back to our local waters to restore our once vibrant estuary.

What you’ll learn
  • How to Shuck: Master the art of opening oysters like a pro!
  • Oyster Varieties: Taste different oysters and learn what makes each unique.
  • History & Restoration: Hear how oysters shaped NYC
    and how the Billion Oyster Project is restoring them.
 What’s Included:
  • Expert guidance from our Oyster Sommelier
  • A dozen oysters to shuck… and eat!
  • A shucking knife and protective glove to take home
Perfect for groups of 20-40. Ready to shuck? Inquire for more info.

Custom Menu Options and Event Details

At Crave Fishbar, no two events are ever the same. Our in house events team will work with you every step of the way, ensuring your vision comes to life. We offer an array of menu packages for events of all kinds from family style dinners, plated luncheons, buffets and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Custom menu and drink options are always available.

Please email us at [email protected] or submit an inquiry in our form, and our events coordinator will get back to you within twenty-four hours.

Crave Fishbar Custom Menu Options

Crave Fishbar x Crave Sushi Bar: Sustainable Catering

At Crave Fishbar, we pride ourselves on quality and innovative flavors. For well over a decade, we’ve been offering healthy, sustainable catering for all types of events, from corporate lunches to private celebrations. With the addition of our newest concept, Crave Sushi Bar, we’re excited to broaden our offerings to include what Time Out NY calls “NYC’s best sushi” — the perfect way to elevate your next event. Whether you need full-service, drop-off, or pick-up catering, we are prepared to bring the finest, responsibly sourced seafood, meat, and produce directly to you.

Why Choose Us?
  • Quality Ingredients: We source the freshest sustainable seafood, ethically raised heritage meats, and locally grown organic produce to create delicious, responsibly sourced dishes that are good for you and the planet.
  • Customized Menus: Tailored options for dietary preferences, allergies, and event size.
  • Eco-Friendly: We prioritize sustainability with minimal waste and eco-friendly packaging.

Catering Options

1. Full-Service Catering
Our full-service option includes delivery, setup, serving, and cleanup. Enjoy a seamless experience with custom menus, professional staff, and sustainable seafood dishes.
  • Perfect for:
    Business meetings, weddings, social parties, and corporate events.
2. Drop-Off Catering
We deliver ready-to-serve seafood straight to your event location, with eco-friendly packaging to minimize waste and ensure convenience.
  • Perfect for:
    Office lunches, small private events, and family gatherings.
3. Pick-Up Catering
Order in advance and pick up fresh, sustainable seafood directly from our restaurant — perfect for smaller events or last-minute gatherings.
  • Perfect for:
    Office meetings, intimate events, and casual get-togethers.
Crave Fishbar Custom Menu Options

Mobile Raw Bar

Add a special touch to your event with our Mobile Raw Bar!

Offer your guests to indulge in the freshest, sustainably-sourced oysters, shucked before your eyes. Take it one step further and build custom seafood towers with shrimp cocktail, crab claws, clams and lobster cocktail. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event or a private celebration, our Mobile Raw Bar is a stunning, interactive way to bring the flavors of the ocean to your guests in style.

Place Your Catering Order Today!
Let Crave Fishbar make your next event unforgettable with a sustainable meal that’s as delicious as it is eco-friendly. 

Email [email protected] or fill out the form below for a quote or to discuss your catering needs.

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Upper West

428 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10024

Midtown

945 second avenue
new york, NY 10022

Upper East

1462 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10075

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SEASON AT CRAVE

Christmas Eve

#OYSTERGRAM HAPPY HOUR 4-6PM
Dinner from 4-9PM A la carte menu along with seasonal additions
1.25lb Lobster Fra Diavolo – over buttered bucatini
Local Fluke Crudo- lemon brown butter vinaigrette
Festive holiday playlist. Kids menu available

New Year's Eve

#OYSTERGRAM HAPPY HOUR 4-6PM
Midtown & Upper East locations: A la carte menu available all night with decadent additions to the menu.
Reserve later and enjoy champagne toast and ring in 2025 with us.
Upper West Side location: A la carte menu from 4-7PM.
Second Seating between 8-10PM for $125 3 course pre-fixe with optional midcourse.
Champagne toast at midnight| Big Screen Live Ball Drop| Dancing after Midnight
New Year’s Day
NYC”s best #OYSTERGRAM. HAPPY HOUR
A la carte dinner with additions to the menu