580208 Mon Dec 15 08:18:34 -0800 2008 9 2 Los Angeles Area 0 4247740 I am looking for a reasonably nice restaurant where I can have a dinner for 30 at the end of January. The guests will be flying in for a wedding but this is just an informal meal for some friends before the big night. Near Beverly Hills would be preferable. Would love to hear your suggestions Thanks in advance Mon Dec 15 08:18:34 -0800 2008 217171 chickenpaprika 1 4247758 What does "reasonably nice" mean to you in terms of cost per person? Ethnic okay? Mon Dec 15 08:28:42 -0800 2008 4247740 108169 Servorg 2 4248041 Good question: Cost per person would be around $60 - 90. The diners will be reasonably adventurous so ethnic is fine Mon Dec 15 10:02:33 -0800 2008 4247758 217171 chickenpaprika 1 4248516 http://www.fogodechao.com/ may be able to accomodate. Mon Dec 15 12:27:11 -0800 2008 4247740 10883 JAB 1 4248600 Take a look at Mako in Beverly Hills: http://www.makorestaurant.com/index_flash.html Mon Dec 15 12:53:01 -0800 2008 4247740 108169 Servorg 2 4248968 Given the parameters and specifics, Mako would have been my first choice as well... Mon Dec 15 15:27:16 -0800 2008 4248600 64003 bulavinaka 1 4249097 Private room at Comme Ca? Mon Dec 15 16:11:36 -0800 2008 4247740 170369 parmamom 1 4249864 Chez Mimi in Brentwood is great for that... warm and cozy and private. L.A. Farm. ll Cielo. Mon Dec 15 22:12:42 -0800 2008 4247740 180965 bellabar 1 4251622 It is a national chain, but a good one. And it meets the location and price point: McCormick & Schmick's in Beverly Hills. Big enough to host the group, and since they do a lot of lunch and happy hour business a dinner banquet would be welcome. Seafood entrees start just under $20 but almost all are in the low to mid $20s, with some steak and burger options for the nonseafood eaters. Tue Dec 16 13:37:08 -0800 2008 4247740 10855 nosh 1 4252368 Don't laugh -- I'm recommending The Stinking Rose. Once you get past the garlic theme park decor, IMHO it serves very solid New American food. We had our work Xmas party there last week. Groups of more than 25 diners are restricted to a banquet menu which includes the roasted garlic with fresh bread, 10 different entrees, butter lettuce salad, and a house-made frozen "kustard" (a rich, real vanilla ice cream), soft drinks, tea, coffee ($40 pp; including tax & tip). The entrees were great -- short ribs, prime rib, salmon, chicken, pasta dishes. We had a private room, and even though it was a busy Friday night, they didn't rush us out. Service was excellent. No private entertainment is allowed, but they did let me bring in an a capella group (USC's Reverse Osmosis). The Stinking Rose 55 N La Cienega Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 652-7673 www.thestinkingrose.com Tue Dec 16 17:59:54 -0800 2008 4247740 105129 vickie2172