Blowout dinner for 10 people - where?

[foodiegrl]

My challenge: Find the most luxe and over-the-top place for a private dinner for ~10 people. This group dined at Ame last year, and had a great time.

Where else can I send them in SF Union Square/Financial District that would compare with last year's meal?

I thought about renting the private apt. at the Clift, but their food is only "eh." This is a group that knows their food & wine.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[KRoche]

What about the chef's table at Quince? A meal you won't soon forget!

[stromboli]

La Folie is another option...check it out.

[foodiegrl]

One of our hosts won't do La Folie (long history w/ the chef).

[fnut]

FLEUR DE LYS WOULD BE PERFECT IF THEY ARE OPEN AND YOU COULD GET A RES...

[neil]

San Mateo may be outside of your radius, but I recently hosted a dinner for 10 at Viognier. It takes a leap of faith to "get" a fine restaurant above a grocery store (but what a grocery store). They have the space (both private and in the main DR) to comfortably handle a group this size.

http://www.viognierrestaurant.com/

[foodiegrl]

I LOVE Viognier. One of my first and best tasting menu experiences was there. Unfortunately, many of the guests are flying in from out-of-town and will be staying in a hotel near Union Square. If we were going to rent a motorcoach, we'd take people to Cyrus (this was actually discussed).

[tierradelfuego]

not sure if it has a private room, but you may want consider Michael Mina

http://www.michaelmina.net/michaelmin...

[foodiegrl]

Yeah, I talked to them already. While they could seat a party of 10, and we'd have lots of space on a Monday night, they don't have any separate dining areas. Our group needs a separate area - the sake of the other diners.

[zin1953]

Gary Danko's also has a private dining room -- surprised no one has mentioned that yet -- and Quince has a "chef's table in the kitchen" (OK, it's really the lower [prep] kitchen & desert room). Both can seat 10, though Quince may be a bit crowded, but we've done it.

[mspea]

The Dining Room at the Ritz has a lovely private room that holds a max of 16, I think, and I imagine they'd accommodate 10.

[pilinut]

A few years ago, we had a very nice dinner for 14 in that private room. Very good food, excellent sommelier.

[foodiegrl]

Thanks for the recommendations! Rubicon will play host to our larger event later that week, so it's out, unfortunately.

I had completely forgotten about Coi & Sparrow. Boulevard & Myth will remain our standbys.

[Bob Copeland]

Several years ago, I attaended a dinner in the wine cellar at Farallon. I think that it can hold ten. Nice evening.

[dinnerout]

What about Campton Place? I haven't been in quite awhile, but for some reason I thought they had a private dining room.

[Janet]

Below is the account of the party we had at Sparrow in October. A great evening.

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/33634...

[Sebby]

Boulevard has a private room that fits 10-12 people.

[Chuckles the Clone]

We fit 22 in that room one time. I'd recommend no more than 12.

[monday]

I'd second Rubicon. Boulette's Larder is another that will put together as elaborate a menu as you want. You'd have to bring your wine, though.

[Lori SF]

These come to mind-
Kokkari- there is a great room in the cellar and the service is excellent for large parties. I was here for a big party and everyone had a great time.

Coi- might be interesteing I know they have a private room.

Masa-

Frisson

Myth- I know its not over the top but the food is really good, good wines and a nice private room.

Sparrow- has nice rooms for private dining.

[The Dive]

A friend had a private dinner at Coi and really liked it -- I'm not sure, however, if it fits 10.

[foodiegrl]

Masa is closed on Mondays, and the dinner has to be on a Monday in January. We had hoped to have it there, but they can't open for just 10 people. I will definitely give Coi a try!

[The Dive]

That's too bad - Coi is closed on Mondays too.

[foodiegrl]

Not to worry! Since Coi is so tiny, we may do a buyout. I have spoken to Ipe at the restaurant, and we may work something out.

Thanks for all the recommendations!

[The Dive]

I hope it works out -- I am a huge fan of the restaurant and Daniel Patterson.

[Robert Lauriston]

It's hard to beat Rubicon's wine list.

[Lori SF]

Oh yes good one

[hhc]

what about Piperade, here's my post w/ pics:
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/31104...