restaurant for large birthday party

[smile81]

my non-foodie friend is planning a surprise party for his wife--these are his suggestions of places for me to evaluate --but i haven't heard of any of them?!?!? anyone know better?
the shores restaurant-la jolla beach and tennis club
catamaran
blue wave

[foodiechick]

What age range are we talking about?

Blue Wave restaurant closed several months ago and the spot has been taken over by the Bull and Bear. Basically a bar that attracts the local (LJ) heavy drinkers and smokers with awful bar food. The view and location however, are fantastic. Steer clear.

The Catamaran is a large hotel in Pacific Beach on Mission Blvd. Its back end is right on the bay with great views and outdoor space. I've been to some well done parties there, but food wise it is a throw away destination.

The Shores restaurant is actually in The La Jolla Shores Hotel (formerly named The Sea Lodge) next door to the LJ Beach & Tennis Club. It has a really large, fairly formal dining room right on the LJ Shores boardwalk overlooking the water. As part of the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club family, along with The Marine Room, it boasts some really solid food and catering. The food is overseen by Bernard Guillas of The Marine Room, and they have a fantastic Wine Director - Lisa Redwine (yes, that's her real name). They also can set up a party right on the beach in front of the hotel.

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Marine Room Restaurant
2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

[smile81]

age range is 28-35 year olds. would prefer to find a late night scene place that could also accomodate us for dinner. location is del mar to coronado, although hillcrest area or place with a view would be preferable. i've already been shot down for my regulars (starlite, cucina urbana, urban solace) but maybe there's someplace i'm overlooking

[DougOLis]

How large of a group are we talking? Why'd your other places get shot down?

The Linkery
El Take It Easy
Sea Rocket
Alchemy
Craft & Commerce

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Linkery
3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

El Take It Easy
3926 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

[smile81]

because no one (beside me) had been to or heard of these places-i wasn't able to win over the husband's choice-dinner at the Atoll in catamaran is where we're headed. at least now i have some good ideas for my own birthday party dinner :)

[cstr]

ages 28-35, are you sure you want The Cat? what's your budget per person?

[Beach Chick]

Wow..glad I'm not married to your friends husband..Atoll at the Catamaran?
I would so kick my husband's ass if he ever took me there for my birthday!
; )