Park Avenue Club

Went to an office Christmas Party at The Park Avenue Club.  The waitstaff was excellent - very friendly yet unobtrusive.  The food was horrific. The kitchen cannot handle serving a large group.  Most of the guests at the event ordered filet mignon cooked medium to rare and we were given hockey pucks of meat that were totally inedible!  I've been to many events here and have never been a fan of the establishment but last evening was so vile I felt I needed to share. I'm sure there are better places to celebrate the holidays.

*4.5 Stars*
So you have to be a member of this place to have dinner here. Luckily I was invited to a wedding here so I can forget about their membership fee and being "chosen".
The facilities is beautiful. Their staff is very friendly and organized. The bartenders do their best to keep up with the thirsty crowd.
Their food, very good...what really stood out: Beef Wellington bites...holy cow I could eat them like pop corn.
The tables were set up with real comfy chairs and you actually had elbow room (not like other events where everyone is shoulder to shoulder at the tables...).
It's not a huge place but the key is they have an outdoor area where you can have a drink, relax and take in some sun.
Even though it's private, ascots are optional.
Side topic: Valet company they use, be careful. I filed a complaint against them since they stole money out of my console. No fault of PAC and no influence in my review, just a heads up.

This place is a private club, but my parents are members so we get to go there with some frequency.  As I've said to my husband, it's better than most restaurants in the area, hands down.  Their menu changes a lot based on the seasons and availability (even from week to week their are some tweaks) and there are always a few specials.  The food is always excellent and inventive, I'd describe it as classic to new American with French influences.  The wine list is quite varied and also changes a lot, and has a great range of prices.  Service is efficient and friendly, on the relaxed side but I prefer that.  The atmosphere is formal but comfortable.  I always am excited to get an invitation to go to dinner or a special event here!