Ossining, NY Area: Cheap & Good Restaurant for Rehearsal Dinner (25 guests)

[ginnie09]

My future mother-in-law offered to pay for our rehearsal dinner. She is a single woman on a budget, and I would love your suggestions for good, affordable restaurants in the area, which could host a party of 20-25. We are a casual, flexible group who is simply looking to be fed and share a glass of wine or a beer after we rehearse. Someone suggested Isabella's in downtown Ossining. Any ideas? Many thanks!

[Nancy C]

Umami in Croton could be good (if you are in the summer months, they have a "porch" that could work)

Justin Thyme (have a back room that might sit 25 people) - also in Croton.

Boathouse in Ossining might work, if they'll do a private party (depends when your rehearsal is, I imagine)

[apples]

Q BBQ in Mt.Kisco would be ultra low key but fun and good food

[ginnie09]

What a great idea! My future mother-in-law loves bbq, and I like the idea of ultra low key during a wedding weekend. Thanks!

[apples]

oh good...keep us posted and congratulatons

[Nancy C]

If BBQ's on the list, consider Memphis Mae's in Croton - a bit closer than Mt. Kisco, and pretty great. No separate room for a party, though, so they might not be able to accomodate 25 folks.

[owlwoman]

Try Goldfish, they do prix fixe dinners for $19 on Sunday, food is good and varied.

[Marge]

Isabella's is good, but not cheap. If you're interested in something more casual (and ethnic) Churrasqueira Ribatejo (Portuguese grill) on Spring Street is good AND cheap, and they will work with you on a party menu.

[ginnie09]

I will give them a call tomorrow. A restaurant that is cheap, good, and cooperative is hard to beat.