We host events during our regular business hours (please check online for the latest schedule).

We are closed Mondays and Tuesdays, but we’re happy to explore off-hours availability for an additional fee.

No outside food or beverages are permitted. All catering and bar service must be provided through Nightingale (with the exception of approved celebratory cakes. Outside Cake fees begin at $50).

Not at all. The structure and pricing stay consistent—only the ingredients shift with the season. For example, a summer menu might feature watermelon or basil, while fall may include roasted squash or apples.

Final selections are due three weeks before your event. If your event is out of season, we’ll send the updated menu as soon as it’s available.

No, we do not offer private event tastings. You are always welcome to dine with us during regular business hours to experience our food, flavors, and overall culinary style. While not all catering menu items appear on our regular menu, dining with us provides a great representation of our quality, seasoning, and approach to food and beverage.

We do not offer a traditional kids menu.

However, we do offer a kids option: chicken tenders served with french fries. This item is available on our brunch and dinner menus only and is not available for hors d’oeuvres or small bites menus.

No. Our catering menus are fixed. We cannot accommodate custom or one-off dishes. Our menus already include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.

No. Brunch menus are available only during brunch hours, and dinner menus are available only during dinner hours. Hors d’oeuvres are available at any time.

No. For health, safety, and liability reasons, catered food may not be removed from the premises.

Yes—a private bartender is required for any alcohol service in the Emerald Room, which operates with a satellite bar and customized bar service. If the Emerald Room event is completely non-alcoholic, a bartender is not required; however, guests may not order drinks from the main bar during the event.

For Patio events, guests have access to the shared main bar, and a private bartender is not required unless the event is held outside of normal business hours or private bar service is requested.

No. The Emerald Room requires a private bartender. Guests may not order from the main bar. If guests do order from the main bar, a 20 percent convenience fee (of the entire event invoice) will be added to the total event bill.

No. Our Events Manager coordinates Nightingale’s side of the event (space, menu, bar service, staffing, and venue logistics). We do not provide a planner or coordinator for your event details, vendor management, decor execution, timelines, or day-of coordination. If you want full planning support, you will need to hire a professional coordinator.

Yes, you are absolutely welcome to visit and view the Emerald Room and Rooftop Patio during regular business hours when the spaces are not in use for a private event. Our Events Manager is typically on site during scheduled events. If they are not available, a member of our restaurant staff or management team will be happy to show you the space if possible. Please note that restaurant staff are unable to answer event-specific questions, which are best directed to our Events Manager.

Availability to view the spaces is subject to restaurant operations and existing events. If a private event is taking place, guests are welcome to briefly view the space from outside, but formal walkthroughs are not available during active events.

Nightingale Rooftop is a restaurant first. We offer private dining and event space options within our operating restaurant environment.

• Emerald Room
  Approximately 800 square feet

  • Up to 40 guests for seated buffet-style dining

  • Up to 50 guests for cocktail-style events

• Rooftop Patio
  Approximately 1,600 square feet

  • Up to 75 guests, depending on layout, vendors, and weather enclosure

• Full Restaurant Buyout
  Accommodates approximately 130 guests, depending on event setup and space usage

  • Includes the main dining room, Emerald Room, and Rooftop Patio

  • Spaces may be used simultaneously or designated for different purposes (e.g., cocktail reception on the patio, dining in the Emerald Room)

The patio is covered and can be fully enclosed during inclement weather. Heaters and fans are available for comfort. Enclosing the patio reduces usable space, which may reduce capacity slightly.

In the Emerald Room, we offer two setup styles:

Formal Seating: Guests are seated at tables with individual seats. The layout is arranged based on your final guest count for a more traditional dining experience.

Cocktail-Style Setup: A more social, standing-style setup with high-top tables and limited seating. This format encourages mingling, networking, and a more relaxed flow.

Please note: All food service is buffet-style, regardless of setup.

The patio layout is fixed and cannot be rearranged. It naturally functions as a cocktail-style environment.

No. All food service at Nightingale is 100% buffet-style.

This applies to all event types, menus, and spaces, including:
• Full brunch or dinner menus
• Small bites or hors d’oeuvres
• Formal or cocktail-style setups

This is not negotiable.

No. Only charges placed on the host’s tab count toward the minimum spend.

The Emerald Room, Patio & a full Restaurant buyout have a Minimum Spend requirement (includes 20% service fee). The Minimum Spend varies by date, time and event duration.

The Service fee is not Gratuity

A 20% service fee is applied to food and beverage. This fee is not gratuity and supports the operational costs of your event, including dedicated event staff such as the kitchen team, prep staff, and on-site event manager. These team members are scheduled specifically for private events.

Gratuity for bartenders and any additional staff is separate and at your discretion.

No, gratuity is not included.

A 20% service fee is applied to food and beverage. This fee is not gratuity and supports the operational costs of your event, including dedicated event staff such as the kitchen team, prep staff, and on-site event manager. These team members are scheduled specifically for private events.

Gratuity for bartenders and any additional staff is separate and at your discretion.

Emerald Room: Yes. Music must be provided via a Spotify playlist only and submitted to the Events Manager at least one week prior to the event. If no playlist is provided, music will default to the dining room playlist.

Patio: No. The Patio shares music with the main dining room. Music cannot be changed but may be turned off upon request.

Patio Only:
Live bands and DJs are allowed on the patio only and require a full patio buyout.

Emerald Room:
Bands and DJs are not permitted in the Emerald Room.

Please note that all vendor equipment and setup will reduce overall guest capacity.

The Emerald Room includes a TV for presentations.

• All presentations must be hardwired via HDMI
• Clients must provide their own device and any necessary adapters
• Devices must be fully charged and compatible
• Presentations must be stored locally (no cloud access)
• Nightingale does not provide Wi-Fi or technical support

No. Nightingale does not provide décor. We provide dark blue-toned linens for Emerald Room six-foot tables and high-top tables only.

Yes, with the following restrictions:

• No glitter or confetti (including attached materials)

• No tape, nails, adhesives, or wall attachments

• All décor must be freestanding

• Balloons are allowed but must be weighted (no free-floating balloons)

• Décor must be installed and removed within the allotted access time

• All décor, trash, boxes, and personal items must be removed from the premises after the event.

Failure to remove items may result in additional fees.

No. Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the restaurant, on the rooftop patio, and anywhere on the surrounding building or The Block premises.

A signed contract and deposit are required to secure your event date. Standard deposits begin at $250, and during peak holiday season (October–December), deposits may be up to $750, depending on the event. All deposits are applied toward the final balance. The remaining balance is due two (2) weeks prior to the event. A 20% service fee is added to all food and beverage (excluding bartender labor and rentals).

The Service fee is NOT Gratuity

A 20% service fee is applied to food and beverage. This fee is not gratuity and supports the operational costs of your event, including dedicated event staff such as the kitchen team, prep staff, and on-site event manager. These team members are scheduled specifically for private events.

Gratuity for bartenders and any additional staff is separate and at your discretion.

As soon as you know your preferred date. Our event spaces book quickly—especially for weekends and holidays—and we do not hold dates without a signed contract and a $150 Room Booking Deposit.