447989 Fri Oct 05 07:29:53 -0700 2007 8 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 3007182 I need some help! We have a party of about 17 people looking for a fun, loud, not too expensive dinner on a Saturday night. We were thinking of Rio Grande in Bethesda, but they won't take a reservation for 7pm on a Saturday! I can't chance it with such a big party, so I was hoping someone may have a suggestion. We were thinking Bethesda, but not totally set in that.....DC would be fine, but not VA. We are a group of 30-somethings celebrating several birthdays in the group..... Thank you! Fri Oct 05 07:29:53 -0700 2007 28182 stacylyn 1 3007198 cafe asia on I street would be a nice choice. My wife and i had our engagment party there and it was a large party. The service was spectacular and the food is very good as well. They also have a large menu that can please anyone and it definitely has a lively atmosphere as well. Fri Oct 05 07:35:04 -0700 2007 3007182 94470 elegantelliot 1 3007207 You'll have to check, but I think Saturday is Taste of Bethesda, so the Woodmont Triangle area might still be a plave to avoid at 7PM Fri Oct 05 07:37:15 -0700 2007 3007182 11417 Pappy 2 3007220 This is for next Saturday (the 13th), not this one....but thanks!!! Fri Oct 05 07:39:10 -0700 2007 3007207 28182 stacylyn 3 3007236 mon ami gabi but also be a good choice if you want to stay in bethesda Fri Oct 05 07:42:09 -0700 2007 3007220 94470 elegantelliot 1 3009768 Fun, loud, inexpensive, 17 people = Rock Bottom Fri Oct 05 21:46:00 -0700 2007 3007182 14486 Sop 1 3012771 I like Mia's Pizza in Bethesda -- not sure if they would do a party of 17; you'd have to call and ask. Sun Oct 07 14:47:42 -0700 2007 3007182 39487 woodleyparkhound 1 3013204 If Rio Grande was one of your original options, Austin Grill in Bethesda might work out for you- good margs, good food, not too expensive, and I've seen large parties there for both lunch and dinner, so I'm sure they'd be able to accommodate you Sun Oct 07 18:48:25 -0700 2007 3007182 105444 gyozagirl 1 3014062 Cafe Peju and Mom Ami Gabi do private parties and Jaleo might be able to section off an area. Mon Oct 08 08:04:16 -0700 2007 3007182 94267 HilkaryIC