333063 Tue Oct 10 22:00:47 -0700 2006 1 12 Boston Area 0 1936463 I'm looking for restaurants that can handle a ~20 person dinner party, that meet the following criteria: --inside/around Rt 95/128 (but not in Boston!) --cost around $25/person --any cuisine --slow paced meal so that any late arrivals won't be too left out Please help! The resuarant I was planning on using just told me they didn't like to accommodate large parties on a Friday night, and I'm feeling pressed to find another option. Tue Oct 10 22:00:47 -0700 2006 28854 bookworm 1 1937028 It may be a bit far for you, but what about Lyceum in Salem? Great food and several areas that could accomadate a party of twenty. We ate there the other night and it was still excellent. We've also been to a wedding there and the food was equally good. Wed Oct 11 01:58:04 -0700 2006 1936463 20892 Maxinella