Drai's Supper Club
Chelsea-Hudson Yards, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A West Chelsea supper club open Thursday through Sunday, offering late-night energy and banquette intimacy in a room built for celebration. Service is warm but stretched during peak weekend hours; best for groups prioritizing atmosphere over formal precision. Early-week slots provide quieter, more attentive experiences.
About Drai's Supper Club
Drai's Supper Club is a New York City venue with evening hours from Thursday through Sunday. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; it opens 6–9:30 PM on Thursday and Sunday, 6 PM–2 AM on Friday, and 5:30 PM–2 AM on Saturday. For readers comparing options, Chelsea Ristorante, La Nacional, Sappe, Brine, Tea & Sympathy, and other New York City dining rooms may offer different settings. Drai's Supper Club observes a smart-casual dress code.
The Service Philosophy and What It Means for Your Night
For specific details about the service style, menu, beverage program, seating layout, group capacity, pricing, and reservation process, please contact the venue directly. Drai's Supper Club operates on select evenings only, with later hours on Friday and Saturday, and the dress code is smart casual. If you are choosing between Drai's Supper Club and another New York City option, confirm any needs directly with the venue before booking.
When to Go and What to Expect
Thursday and Sunday offer shorter evening services, while Friday and Saturday extend later into the night. Thursday hours are 6–9:30 PM, Friday hours are 6 PM–2 AM, Saturday hours are 5:30 PM–2 AM, and Sunday hours are 6–9:30 PM. Drai's Supper Club is closed Monday through Wednesday.
Reservations: For reservation availability and booking method, confirm through the venue's official channels. Dress: Smart casual. Groups: For group capacity and table configuration, contact the venue directly for current options. Timing: When planning, note the hours: Thursday and Sunday 6–9:30 PM, Friday 6 PM–2 AM, and Saturday 5:30 PM–2 AM.
Planning details
- Location
- 244 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- draisnyc.com
- Phone
- +19143724769
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Drai's Supper Club leans into a deliberately older dining logic: a full-evening room where the pace is set by the table rather than a timed tasting sequence. Located on West 14th Street at the margin of the Meatpacking District and quieter residential blocks, the space reads as a considered alternative to the stripped-back, counter-driven formats that have dominated high-end dining. The result is a classic supper-club temperament — attentive to drama and occasion but grounded in a menu and dining rhythm that reward sitting in one place and lingering over courses and conversation.
Best For
This is a dinner-first destination built for leisurely evenings at the table. The supper-club architecture encourages shared plates, a measured pace, and multiple courses, so it suits parties who want a full night out rather than a quick meal. Because the menu is deliberately broad and structured to favor shared ordering and return visits, the room works for couples and small groups who plan to dwell on food and conversation across several courses. If you value a drawn-out, table-led dining experience, this is where to reserve for the evening.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu with sharing in mind: the supper-club card is described as moving from lighter, shareable first courses through more substantial mains, so start with a selection of crudos or starters before moving on to heartier dishes. Pace your evening to match the room — the kitchen expects tables to set the tempo — and leave room for signature mains like Steak au Poivre or the Black Truffle Risotto; lighter options such as Tuna Crudo make good opening plates. The menu is built to reward a mix of small and large plates and repeat visits.
Venue details
Ambiance
Seductive, moody atmosphere with moody lighting, live jazz, and an energetic vibe perfect for celebrations.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Steak au Poivre
- Tuna Crudo
- Black Truffle Risotto
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 244 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Nacional, Notable alternative
- Tea & Sympathy, Notable alternative
- Sappe, Notable alternative
- Brine, Notable alternative
- Chelsea Ristorante, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against its Chelsea neighbors, Drai's Supper Club stakes out the late-night, high-energy territory that La Nacional and Tea & Sympathy don't chase. La Nacional offers steadier midweek service and a more composed dining room; if you need reliability over spectacle, go there. Tea & Sympathy is quieter still, with earlier closing hours and a neighborhood-cafe feel that won't suit a late celebration. Sappe and Brine both deliver more consistent kitchen output and broader weekly availability, making them safer bets for business meals or first dates. Drai's earns its spot when you want the supper-club format, music, energy, a room that peaks after 9 PM, and you're willing to trade culinary precision for atmosphere.
For splurge-worthy occasions where food comes first, steer toward Chelsea Ristorante or venture to 15 East in Gramercy. For best value with reliable execution, Sappe and Brine both outperform on a dollar-per-dish basis. Drai's is easiest to book among this set, reservations open freely even on weekends, but that accessibility reflects the venue's trade-off: you're paying for the experience and the space, not for a kitchen pushing boundaries. If your group prioritizes ambiance, late hours, and a room that feels like an event, Drai's delivers. If the meal itself is the main event, the peers listed above offer sharper focus.
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Compare Drai's Supper Club
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Drai's Supper Club | New York City | No published awards |
| La Nacional | New York City | No published awards |
| Tea & Sympathy | New York City | No published awards |
| Sappe | New York City | 2025 New York Magazine The 43 Best Restaurants in New York |
| Brine | New York City | No published awards |
| Chelsea Ristorante | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Drai's Supper Club accommodate groups?
For group capacity and table configuration, contact Drai's Supper Club through its official channels to confirm current options.
What is Drai's Supper Club known for?
Drai's Supper Club is a New York City venue with Thursday through Sunday evening hours and a smart-casual dress code.
Where is Drai's Supper Club located?
Drai's Supper Club is located in New York City.
