Private room in Santa Monica for 35 people

[KatieAnn]

Hi! We are looking for a place to host our rehearsal dinner. Should be about 35 people. Our only requirement is that we have a private room - we are open to all kinds of food. We would like to spend about $65/person including drinks. Thanks so much in advance!

[KatieAnn]

Thanks everyone! We ended up going with Border Grill. It ended up being around $85 a person and the service was really great. A little more than what we wanted to spend but in the end we think out guests really enjoyed it!

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Border Grill
1445 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401

[gordo26]

Valentino has several private rooms depending on party size. You may have to go up slightly on your budget though.

[lizziee]

Second Valentino and Piero is a dear to work with.

[westsidegal]

piero IS a dear,
but given valentino's prices and KatieAnn's budget, Valentino would not be on my 'most likely' list.

[pkwla]

Not sure when your event is, but I am having a rehearsal dinner in July for 35 people at Caffe Delfini and so far the owners have been excellent to work with. Their private room is great and fits up to 35 people. The menu we are going with is about $60 to $65 without drinks, however, they have indicated that they are very flexible with the menu and would likely be able to make something work within that price range. Private parties aside, it is one of my favorite restaurants in the area, and definitely worth consideration. Congratulations

[Phurstluv]

I know the owners there, and they are lovely people. Great rec.

[fdb]

Congratulations!

Fraiche (Santa Monica), Westside Tavern (Westside Pavilion), Primitivo (on Abbot Kinney), Enoteca Drago (Beverly Hills) all have private rooms that might accommodate your party and fit your budget.

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Enoteca Drago
410 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Westside Tavern
10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Primitivo
1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

Fraiche
9411 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

[wienermobile]

Wolfgang Puck's Chinois on Main has a really nice private room. Maybe above your price range but I think it 's worth checking out. After all these years still great food and classy service.

http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restauran...

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Chinois
2709 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

[lizziee]

Second Chinois.

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Chinois
2709 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

[perk]

Chaya in Venice?

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Chaya
525 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

[KatieAnn]

Thanks guys - I will def look into La Cachette. I like BG - it turns out to be closer to $85 but that is still a possibility. And while I do really enjoy C and O their event menu is a little underwhelming. These are great suggestions tho. I was kinda hoping to find something with a little more wow factor but I am guessing it is impossible with our budget. We'd prob go up to $80 if anyone has any other ideas. Thanks for all the input! It's a big help!!

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La Cachette
Little Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067

[dtud]

maybe wilshire or fraiche. or amici or tavern in brentwood near sm?

also, hungry cat is opening soon on pch/entrada. not sure when you're event is.

[Phurstluv]

Hungry Cat is open.

Don't think they have a private room, and would probably be over OP's budget.

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The Hungry Cat
1535 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

[westsidegal]

for italian food, well under your budget, C & O Cucina at 3116 Washington.

[hrhboo]

To fit your budget, the upstairs private room at Border Grill would work.

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Border Grill
1445 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401

[yogachik]

La Cachette has a private room.