Saratoga - Suggestions for group event, please!

[fisher]

I need to arrange a dinner event for a large group in conjunction with a multi-day business meeting at the Gideon Putnam. There will be 50-75 people coming in from across the country and possibly a few international guests. We are limited to $30pp, but including gratuity. Do not need to worry about tax as we are tax-exempt. We will all be travelling by car from the Gideon so parking must be readily available.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[fisher]

I'm happy to report that the event took place earlier this week and was a great success. We had it at Tiznow and it was fabulous. The owner, John, was incredibly good to work with. Very laid back and happy to accommodate all our requests. For $25 per person we were served a delightful buffet including non-alcoholic beverages and dessert. Prior to dinner we had a cash bar with very nice bar snacks included in the $25/head fee.
The food was wonderful, and the restaurant space was warm, inviting and comfortable. All agreed that it was a memorable and successful evening.

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Tiznow Restaurant
84 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

[ropush]

Another option would be The Saratoga Winery. They have Orapello's wood fired pizza at their place on Friday nights. I know the winery and the pizza guys team up to do events together. Plenty of parking and the wine and pizza are fabulous.

[trakman]

Sorry, I meant to include this in my earlier post. Don't go to PJ's, even if its open. I think it is vastly overrated as a BBQ joint

[PSZaas]

I don't disagree about the quality of the BBQ, but it's a fun place, and there can't be a lot of places in the $30/range. Maybe Circus Cafe or Hattie's could set something up? Maybe with a cash bar?

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Hattie's
45 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Circus Cafe
392 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

[trakman]

Try Longfellows, out by Saratoga Lake. Not to far from the Gideon, mucho parking, and they cater large groups. Don't know whether you can bring them in for the $30pp, but it's worth a try.

http://www.longfellows.com/

[PSZaas]

$30/pp will buy two drinks at most Saratoga restaurants this time of year. Maybe the Gideon can set something up onsite? You might be able to organize something at PJ's BBQ for that kind of money, which would be fun and local. Give them a call.

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Pj's Saratoga Style Bar-B-Q
112 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

[Elisa515]

It would also help to know the time of year for your event. Do all of the people need to be in the same room at the same time?

[fisher]

Ooops. I did mean to include our dates. This would be a Monday evening at the end of September.

[PSZaas]

I think PJ's is closed by then. Not sure.

[financialdistrictresident]

The biggest challenge will be your group size and budget. You can cross 8 Tables off your list :)

You might want to take a look at:

http://www.thesaratogalife.com/saratoga-business-guide/saratoga-restaurants/

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/5096...