564727 Tue Oct 14 11:41:15 -0700 2008 6 18 Manhattan 0 4103717 Does any one have any suggestions for 15-20 Person Group Dinner for under $40 / person. Its for my birthday and I don't want everyone to have to pay too much. Tue Oct 14 11:41:15 -0700 2008 44739 Keepitfresh 1 4103850 WIll you be drinking too? Tue Oct 14 12:22:03 -0700 2008 4103717 232521 italianagambino 2 4103970 not really? maybe a drink per person Tue Oct 14 13:03:40 -0700 2008 4103850 44739 Keepitfresh 2 4103979 Just looking for cheap but good place that can accommodate our size group. Tue Oct 14 13:06:20 -0700 2008 4103850 44739 Keepitfresh 3 4104862 i had a really fun private party at el quijote on 23rd st. there are 2 private rooms- decorated in a very old school spanish style. the service was excellent- the food was fine ( we only had tapas) but we were full and had a blast. Tue Oct 14 19:10:57 -0700 2008 4103979 29543 regis 1 4105043 I almost had a large party at Sala 19 in Gramercy. For that size group it's 30 or 40 per person ( I can't remember off the top of my head). The downside is that you have to eat family style from pre chosen items on the menu. I wanted my guests to be able to choose their meal but if this is what you're looking for - i've heard it's great. I've eaten there a few times - food is tasty, bar and restaurant are always full and the staff is friendly. Tue Oct 14 20:38:16 -0700 2008 4103717 200203 kissy28c 2 4105062 If you want to keep Food cost low, always stick with Mexican. It's the lowest food cost there is (as long as you don't head to Rosa Mexicano)! I always recc. the inexpensive and super-kitschy El Cantinero on University Place. Great festive place and everyone has a great time there - super Sangria, too! Happy Birthday! You are nice to be so considerate with your friends. Nice! RARE! Tue Oct 14 20:46:45 -0700 2008 4105043 229681 chocolatebirthdaycake