About Croton Reservoir Tavern was opened in 2003, steps from Times Square, Penn Station, Grand Central, and Port Authority. Named in memory of the forgotten Fortress Reservoir which stood in place of the current New York Public Library and Bryant Park, Croton is a bi-level Midtown restaurant, lounge, and event space featuring a 50 foot oak bar, brass studded leather chairs, wrought iron railings and leather banquette seating, and multiple flat screen displays and projection screens. Modern American cuisine and NYC s most popular drinks are prepared to the highest standard and served with relaxed charm and cheerfully attentive service. Croton s comfortable and casual atmosphere, vibrant social scene, quality dining and special event hosting has made it one of New York s most popular venues for dining, private events, and social celebrations.
Events Croton is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan close to all Mass Transit (Grand Central, Penn Station, and Port Authority), and an abundance of Hotels, available to accommodate events of all sizes, both locally and from out of town. Steps away from Bryant Park, Broadway, and Times Square, we are the ideal location for all your event needs. With a mission to bring hospitality, versatility, and quality events to our Midtown bi-level space, our Events Team will work with you to curate events that infuse signature hospitality and innovative cuisine with Croton s personal commitment to service. The versatility of our space makes us a great choice for hosting your event, large or small. Whether you are planning a wedding, corporate & press events, a festive gala, an intimate dinner, or a Happy Hour celebration with colleagues, please let us assist you through every step to create a truly unique experience for your guests. We ve created a delectable menu that reflects a variety of housemade dishes that won t disappoint.
The Venue ENTIRE SPACE The entire venue can accommodate up to 350 people on both of our bi-level Restaurant & Event Space. This option gives you the ability to have 2 distinct atmospheres if desired. You ll enjoy the entire main floor dining room with table seating for up to 75 guests and additional bar seating for 20 (or up to a total of 200 in a cocktail setting), while the lower level banquet room can be utilized for either 65 additional table seats, room for 150 additional guests in a cocktail setting, or as a full lounge for dancing/live music using our DJ Booth/live music set up. 2 Levels (2) Projection Screens 350 Max Capacity Customizable A/V Options (10) Flat Screen TVs Private Bars on Both Levels WiFi Restrooms on Both Levels
The Venue MAIN FLOOR Spacious and modular, our main level is versatile for large lunch/dinner parties, cocktail receptions, corporate hospitality, and a variety of private/social galas. With over 2,000 sq. ft., Croton is furnished with modular seating, leather banquettes, and a formal dining area that is separated from the bar to accommodate groups that wish to enjoy the casual and formal settings within the same space. The exposed brick walls lined with multiple flat screen TVs are overshadowed by a large 50 oak bar. The main floor can accommodate groups of up to 200 in a cocktail or buffet setting, or a 75 person sit down dinner. Versatile Seating & Event Setup Options Full Bar Fully Equipped DJ booth A/V System wireless microphones, projection TV, flat screen displays, fully customizable Private restrooms
The Venue LOUNGE A cozy, intimate lower level provides the perfect backdrop for corporate meetings, presentations, dinner parties, wedding receptions, or any private event you have in mind. This 1000+ sq. ft. room outfitted with comfortable leather banquette booths, exposed brick wall and bar with polished concrete floors can accommodate groups of up to 150 in a cocktail/buffet setting or a 70 person sit down dinner. Versatile Seating & Event Setup Options Full Bar Fully Equipped DJ booth A/V System wireless microphones, projection TV, flat screen displays, fully customizable Private restrooms
Catering Menu HORS D OEUVRES BY THE PLATTER Platters Serves approx. 15 people, typically 3 individual pieces per person Crudite Bruschetta Fruit & Cheese Mozzarella Tomato & Basil Hummus Platter house made hummus served with pita bread, carrots and cucumbers Shrimp Cocktail (50 pieces) served with our house made cocktail sauce Nori Seared Tuna seared rare, cucumber, miso vinaigrette and wasabi aioli Chicken Tenders served with buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing or honey mustard Sliced Beef Crostini served on a toasted brioche with horseradish aioli Slider Pyramid (20 sliders per pyramid) Plain Burger Cheddar Burger Chicken Parm Pork Barbeque Crab Cakes Sausage & Peppers White Bean Veggie Frangelico Lobster Roll Grilled Flatbread Pizza Margarita Cocktail Franks (50 pieces) miniature beef hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry Sit Down Lunch & Dinner & Buffet options also available
Catering Menu PASSED HORS D OEUVRES Option 1 choose up to 4 from Standard Option 2 choose any 3 from Standard and 3 from Premium Standard Roasted Beef Canapes toasted brioche with horseradish cream sauce Chicken Salad Canape tarragon, grapes, toast Buffalo Chicken Bites classic buffalo chicken with blue cheese dressing Grilled Flatbread Pizzas marinara, mozzarella and basil Hummus cucumber, tomato, pita chips Fried Mac & Cheese 3 cheeses, chives Mozzarella & Tomato Skewers fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic reduction Bruschetta tomato, garlic, basil, olives, crostini Premium Steak & Asparagus sliced steak, asparagus, parmesan, horseradish dipping sauce Shrimp Cocktail chilled shrimp served with classic cocktail sauce Nori Seared Tuna seared rare, miso vinaigrette, cucumber wasabi sauce Mini Lump Crab Cakes fried crab cakes served with tartar sauce Grilled Chicken Caesar Flatbread Pizza marinated chicken, classic Caesar dressing, romaine, parmesan Burger & Cheeseburger Sliders classic beef patties with mayo and a pickle Cocktail Franks miniature beef hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry Zucchini & Goat Cheese Rolls grilled zucchini, herbed goat cheese Sit Down Lunch & Dinner & Buffet options also available
Catering Menu BUFFET Option 1 1 entree 1 pasta 2 sides Option 2 2 entrees 1 pasta 3 sides Option 3 3 entrees 1 pasta 4 sides All options include: Selection of 2 appetizer platters, a dessert table with assorted cookies and fresh fruit plates (seasonal dessert plates also available, please ask for price), and coffee and tea selection Appetizer Platters Crudite Fruit & Cheese Fresh Mozzarella Tomato Basil Hummus Platter Bruschetta Chips & Salsa Entrees Chicken Marsala fresh chicken breast lightly sautéed with mushrooms in a classic Marsala sauce Pork Tenderloin marinated with garlic, served with honey lime glaze Grilled Flank Steak marinated Flank Steak with chimichurri sauce Grilled Teriyaki Salmon fresh salmon with teriyaki glaze and sesame seeds Sausage, Peppers & Onions sweet Italian pork sausage with peppers and onions Eggplant Parmigiana fresh sliced eggplant lightly sautéed and layered with housemade marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese Carving Stations available upon request Pastas Baked Penne w/ricotta & Fresh Mozzarella penne pasta baked with marinara sauce, ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheese Penne ala Vodka tomato Sauce, light cream, herbs Vegetable Penne garlic, herbs, artichoke, red peppers, squash, broccoli Mac & Cheese three cheeses, toasted bread crumbs Custom pasta dishes available upon request Sides Roasted Vegetables Steamed Vegetables String Beans Almandine Rice Pilaf Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato Rosemary Roasted Potatoes Garden Salad w/balsamic Vinaigrette Caesar Salad Dinner Rolls
Catering Menu BEVERAGES Beer & Wine Wine red & white house wine Beer assorted drafts Standard Wine red & white house wine Beer all draft beers on main tower & all domestic bottles Liquor Absolut, Absolut Citron, Stoli, Stoli Flavors, Bombay, Bacardi light, Bacardi Oakheart, Bacardi Flavors, Malibu, Jack Daniels, Bushmills, Jameson, Dewars, Jw Red, Seagrams 7, Hennessy Juices, Soft Drinks & Water Premium Wine red & white house wine Sparkling Veuve Clicquot Beer all draft beers, all domestic bottles, Bud Light, Coors Light, Amstel Light, Heineken Liquor Grey Goose, Chopin, Belvedere, Bombay Saphire, Tanqueray, Plymouth, Bacardi light, Bacardi Oakheart, Don Julio, Jack Daniels, Jameson, Tullamore Dew, Makers Mark, Bulleit, Bulleit Rye, Macallan 12, Glenlivet 12, Jw Black, Hennessy Juices, Soft Drinks & Water A 20% gratuity will be added to all packages when final bill is ready to be paid
Map/Contact Contact Allison Bonacquisti Director of Events P. (212) 997-6835 E. Allison@crotonnyc.com Location 108 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018 (Between 6th Avenue & Broadway) Public Transit Times Square/42nd Street: Grand Central: Bryant Park: 7 B D F 4 5 6 7 S Parking GGMC Bryant Car Park 13 West 39th Street (Between 5th & 6th Av) (212) 768-8038 ICON Parking 143 West 40th Street (Between Broadway & 7th Avenue) (212) 221-9485 1 2 3 7 S N Q R W A C
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