392431 Mon Apr 16 19:57:25 -0700 2007 8 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 2487331 Looking for your recommendation for a restaurant preferably with a private room that can accommodate around 70 people ( 50 adults & 20 children). Also looking to spend around $35-40 per head not including alcohol. We are not interested in doing a Chinese restaurant as that has been done before. Thanks Mon Apr 16 19:57:25 -0700 2007 24207 mwtrx67 1 2487562 The Basque Cultural Center in SSF. The menu options are limited, but they can easily handle that size (it is not a restaurant though). A good spot for big groups. http://www.basqueculturalcenter.com/ Mon Apr 16 21:44:21 -0700 2007 2487331 15835 Husky 1 2487612 Zibibbo in Palo Alto has a large private room that easily will fit your group. Should meet your budget since it's served family style. There have been reports however that it's inconsistent. Mon Apr 16 22:22:17 -0700 2007 2487331 27275 ML8000 1 2489279 I started working in Palo Alto recently so I've been experimenting with a few places. I've heard good things on yelp about Illusions Supper Club on California Ave. It's suppose to be a good lebanese restaurant with a lot of differents areas for large groups. You may want to check it out. I'm planning on trying it out soon. Tue Apr 17 12:46:02 -0700 2007 2487331 18141 KathyM 1 2490182 Iron Gate in Belmont has a private room that can seat 70. I don't know about $40/person. Tue Apr 17 16:48:13 -0700 2007 2487331 47091 gourmetwannabe 2 2553581 Been to Irongate last December and it is retro and just plain fun for a large private group - polished, professional black-tie continental service that exists no where else anymore. Give them your banquet business because this classic old throw-back deserves to be kept alive and well. Tue May 08 19:45:45 -0700 2007 2490182 12522 glbtrtr 2 2555084 If you like the idea of "old-school," try the Van's 'On the Hill' in Belmont, as well. They have nice banquet rooms with terrific views, too: http://www.thevansrestaurant.com/banquet.htm Kuleto's in Burlingame may fit the bill: http://www.kuletostrattoria.com/ktrpart/index.html As would Kingfish in San Mateo: http://www.kingfish.net/lev1_parties.html Though both might be pushing your price limit. Wed May 09 10:42:58 -0700 2007 2490182 11191 foodiegrl 1 2554501 Left Bank in San Mateo is very good and I think within that price range Wed May 09 08:09:23 -0700 2007 2487331 73699 Giselle 1 2556976 Hope I'm not too late, but I heartily endorse the recommendation of Left Bank, San Mateo. I recently hosted a smaller group for a birthday, but they also have a much larger private room. Service and food outstanding, and their private dining manager is a pleasure to work with. Oodles of parking too. Wed May 09 20:48:38 -0700 2007 2487331 13294 vivian