664361 Tue Nov 03 09:09:50 -0800 2009 2 18 Manhattan 0 5152010 I'm looking for recommendations for somewhere to have dinner for 6 that will accommodate varying levels of price sensitivity but still qualify as a nice, social dinner out--ideally entrees under $20, although we'll consider places a little pricier. I'm trying to avoid going explicitly ethnic, although I'll certainly entertain suggestions if people have favorites, and places that take reservations are a plus. We're not very location-sensitive, although relatively central (between WTC and Central Park) is definitely preferable. Thanks. Tue Nov 03 09:09:50 -0800 2009 15819 sholli 1 5152270 Five Points, Blue Ribbon Brasserie, Blue Ribbon Bakery, or Perilla? Entrees are more like mid-20s but the food is good and atmosphere is nice at all of these. And they all take reservations for parties of that size (in fact, the Blue Ribbons ONLY take them for 5 or more people) Tue Nov 03 10:18:08 -0800 2009 5152010 10936 kathryn 1 5164262 As much as "ethnic" can be confusing, "non-ethnic" is even more confusing. What do you mean by that? American...and...? Give us more of an idea of what you're looking for. Is Italian "non-ethnic"? Is French? Greek? Chinese? If Italian qualifies, consider trying to reserve a table in the back room of Lupa (Crispo is an alternative, if Lupa proves impossible to book at a reasonable hour). If you want French food, La Sirene is a lovely little place and pushes your upper limit a bit but less drastically than most (I think it's a good value). I don't know if it's a problem that it's pretty far west (ergo, not "central") in Soho. Sat Nov 07 19:12:56 -0800 2009 5152010 17058 Pan