Birthday in Vancouver

[Jaksun]

Hello everyone,

A friend of mine is having a birthday party soon and I am in charge of the restaurant reservation for 10-15 people. I was thinking an Izakaya would be fitting but I have never been to one and was curious if this would be a good idea. If some of you could also make some suggestions of a good spot including any other styles of restaurants that would helpful.

Thanks in advance

[Sam Salmon]

I once made a reservation @ Guu on Robson but I'd recommend the Gastown location-if they'll take that many people.

An Izakaya is more a bar than a restaurant-with the Guus anyway-there's a lot of noise and shouting-the food arrives quickly as does the booze but it's all on the hectic side.

Failing that I can't empathise due diligence enough-the horror stories I read about on Dinehere.ca every week about how large groups were treated poorly at different places around town-some quite well known- are enough to turn a person' stomach-literally.

Sorry I don't have any other recommendations-the sort of places I frequent don't take that many people at once.

Perhaps if you provided more details about age and food preferences and budget we could offer something more-never a shortage of opinion in this place.

[fmed]

Without knowing your budget, it's hard to make a solid rec. I do recommend Cioppino's/Enoteca where they have sectionable areas for large groups. The service there is generally excellent.

For izakaya -- Along with the Gastown Guu (Sam's rec above), Hapa will be able to handle a group that size in the lounge side of the restaurant.

[jmil]

Something different .. you might want to also consider something like Alibi room in Gastown. Not an Izakaya, but is good for large groups. The restaurant has a nice space with fun, lively atmosphere, food is not 'wow' but very decent, has a great beer / drink list ..

[fmed]

Great rec jmil. Alibi has an incredible beer list.