653620 Sun Sep 20 09:42:12 -0700 2009 6 4 Pacific Northwest 0 5043730 I need some delicious foodie advice. Myself and my family of 11 (2 kids) are all going to Seattle to explore, eat, laugh, and become better acquainted with one another and I am in charge of our ONE meal out! Not to mention it's my birthday:) So I need some culinary advice picking the perfect restaurant for dinner. Here are the requirements: -(most importantly) DELICIOUS FOOD -Can seat a large group -Reasonably prices (entrees from $20-30) -Kid friendly (but these are really well behaved kids) -In or around Seattle We truly love food and want to be in a place that will excited our taste buds and leave us feeling amazed at our culinary luck. We want a magic meal. Can you help? Any advice would be appreciated. Sun Sep 20 09:42:12 -0700 2009 1109905 tarlahill 1 5043955 steelhead diner (In the market) has a room which can handle your gang (of course, call ahead!), superb food in your price range from upscale diner to locavore treasures, full bar and nice wine list and is as utterly casual as anyplace in town. Sun Sep 20 11:51:49 -0700 2009 5043730 14758 howard 1st 1 5044175 Buca di Beppo Sun Sep 20 13:45:09 -0700 2009 5043730 77289 staffstuff 2 5044851 I am sure tarlahill doesn't wan't a chain. Sun Sep 20 19:19:57 -0700 2009 5044175 180009 boisenewbie 3 5044920 I don't... but thank you for the suggestion;) Steelhead sounds good! Any comment on Anchovies and Olives? or Spinasse? Sun Sep 20 19:56:54 -0700 2009 5044851 1109905 tarlahill 4 5044953 Stick with Steelhead over A&O. Sun Sep 20 20:11:38 -0700 2009 5044920 67600 firecracker 4 5052528 Second the vote on Steelhead. I like Spinasse very much, but don't think it's your bag--it's a small dining room with very close, nearly communal tables, and I didn't see one kid there when I went. Wed Sep 23 11:11:41 -0700 2009 5044920 19098 equinoise