573665 Wed Nov 19 15:46:42 -0800 2008 4 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4187238 It's late notice on a group outing this Saturday, with up to 10 planning to join. We need to find a place that serves good food and drinks. We'd like something... --not too small or too loud --mid to high end --relatively eco-conscious ingredients --serves cocktails --has at least one vegetarian entree or a few small-plate options --does not require reservations way in advance Are we dreaming? Here's what I've got so far from reading through the posts: -Aziza -Luna Park -Absinthe -Town Hall -Slow Club Comments or ideas? Thank you! Wed Nov 19 15:46:42 -0800 2008 146636 eldub 1 4187430 Aziza might be difficult for a group that size. There's always Orson which has a number of veggie options even a root vegetable cassoulet http://www.orsonsf.com/menus.html Wed Nov 19 17:03:15 -0800 2008 4187238 10264 rworange 1 4187444 We had a group of 8 going to dinner last weekend and managed to easily get a reservation at Orson.(and chose it solely because it was one of the few places we could grab relatively last minute reservations for a group). We were seated upstairs which was not too loud and made it very easy for us to have table conservations. They site mentions they try to source locally and/or organically. I admit I didn't pay particular attention when we ordered. They do have several small plate options and they've added both a veggie and non-veggie cassoulet to the menu. I thought the drinks were good and I'd say my burger was one of the best I've had in a long time. Everyone enjoyed the meal. Wed Nov 19 17:08:06 -0800 2008 4187238 82489 margieco 1 4188172 fabulous, thanks. Thu Nov 20 01:27:55 -0800 2008 4187238 146636 eldub 1 4188717 I've had desserts and cocktails at Orson with 10 and dinner with 4 (though there's plenty of room upstairs for 10). Great experiences both time, and it fits your requirements quite well. Thu Nov 20 07:49:27 -0800 2008 4187238 11577 Pei