614179 Wed Apr 22 15:35:05 -0700 2009 6 4 Pacific Northwest 0 4619511 Can you help me with ideas for a weekend dinner and a brunch this summer? My family is descending this August and I would like recommendations for a place that can accommodate a party of 16 or so. The age ranges three generations (a 6th grader to grandma) and for the most part fairly knowledgeable diners. Quality over quantity and interesting/regional over predictable would be an accurate description. They’ll be staying downtown so someplace within walking distance would be great. I am leaning towards Palace Kitchen and Steelhead Diner for dinner since they both have a wide selection available and their menus do a good job of representing the Northwest. A private room and/or a view would be nice as well. For other meals I will suggest some of my favorites like Tamarind Tree, Waterfront Grill, Shuckers, Wild Ginger and Baguette Box for smaller/break out groups. For brunch I am not sure what is available that would be interesting, especially downtown. I love to take everyone to Portage Bay Café or even Geraldine’s but it would be difficult to accommodate a large party. Wed Apr 22 15:35:06 -0700 2009 93529 ghosty 1 4619642 Steelhead Diner used to do an okay if not-cheap brunch; I haven't been myself in a long time as I think Lola and Maximilien are both better brunches for similar money. However, Steelhead does have a private room that could accommodate you. What about dim sum for brunch? Jade Garden is my preferred spot but a party of 16 would be split over 2 tables and might be a bit chaotic to arrange. The oddly-named O'Asian, though, is serviceable and has the distinct advantage of being located downtown, with plenty of space for large parties. (Just FWIW: Palace Kitchen is a crowdpleaser but their private room will only seat 14.) Wed Apr 22 16:18:59 -0700 2009 4619511 13045 terrier 1 4627360 Which town? Sat Apr 25 06:06:04 -0700 2009 4619511 183538 hickdolphin 2 4627713 Based on the restaurants under consideration, it sure sounds like Seattle. Sat Apr 25 09:14:44 -0700 2009 4627360 141727 FoodDee 3 4627740 Yes, they'll be in downtown Seattle. Sat Apr 25 09:31:26 -0700 2009 4627713 93529 ghosty 1 4627808 What about Boat Street Cafe? It makes most top ten brunch lists. Sat Apr 25 10:11:24 -0700 2009 4619511 122816 zoogrrrl 2 4642133 Thanks for the recommendations. I recently had brunch at Steelhead Diner which was good, it made me interested in dinner there. I’ve heard a lot about Boat Street Café, I need to see if they can accommodate a party of 16. Since I have some time yet I can check out some of the other recommendations. Thu Apr 30 08:37:09 -0700 2009 4627808 93529 ghosty