Nice but "noisy" Restaurant Recommendation

[FastMarkA]

I need to entertain a group of ~10 people next week. I'm looking for an upscale American "comfy" food menu, something like Sola, West Town Tavern, Erwin, etc.

The group is all guys, and after a few wines the noise level raises. Lots of laughter and table conversation. Sola would be a perfect environment with its volume, but we've been there.

I don't want a completely silent & sport jacket place, but I still want a very nice menu and wine list.

Thoughts? TIA.

[MC84]

Carnivale!

[jpschust]

Another one that just came to mind was Vintage on Division.

[crankypants uk]

Some suggestions you may want to consider:

Avenue M - it can get a bit noisy and they have the upstairs section where you might be able to have a semi-private feel, while overlooking the bar area downstairs.

Sepia on N. Jefferson - I've now been there twice and have been thoroughly impressed. It has an amazing wine list, creative cocktails to start and I really enjoy the décor and ambiance.

[Greg in Chicago]

I had a magnificent feast at Rosebud Steakhouse last weekend. Truthfully, the noise is the reason I don't go there more often. I can't imagine a better place for 10 guys to have a grand time, and the food's terrific.

[blondie60614]

Naha or Zealous - because they can accommodate 10 and the food and wine offerings are top notch. And generally when I have been to both places, they are somewhat empty and I have felt like I had rule of the space.

Cafe Spiaggia - because the wine and food is outstanding. Not sure if they can accommodate 10, but the noise level would be there.

[jpschust]

Not sure if they could do 10, but blackbird gets pretty noisy.

[FastMarkA]

I had thought about BB, but several of us have already been...and I was also concerned about the number like you.

[jesteinf]

I think mk would be a perfect spot for you.

[SuzMiCo]

A couple options:

Coco Pazzo - it's not American, but the food is still upscale and comfy. It isn't terribly loud, but you can definitely be boisterous without bothering everyone else.

Keefers - Really good food. I've been there when its been loud and when its been quieter (that was on a weekday). I don't know much about their wine list though.