Suggestion for a French Restaurant for Dad's 70th Birthday Celebration - 30 ppl

[phillywang]

Hi, I am in NYC and would appreciate suggestions on a French Restaurant in or around LA that has a private room and/or can be rented out for my dad's 70th. We are expecting 30 guests and have a budget of about $5000 (flexible). Thanks!

[johnnyshungry]

Taix French Restaurant
www.taixfrench.com/
Has several private rooms and has an old school charm perfect for large party's and I think your dad would enjoy it

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Taix French Restaurant
1911 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026

[phillywang]

I think we are close to settling on Patina. They have a 30 person room. Has anyone been before? How's the food?

[foodiemahoodie]

My first choice would be the Olivia Room.

But when is this event going to take place? I ask because Maison Giruad should be open soon. They will have a private room - but not sure if it will fit 30. But they might be just do that in the main room as it is not a huge restaurant.

If you're not familiar with the chef Alain Giraud - punch his name into Google. He's very well known in L.A.

[phillywang]

Thanks! I'll look into that. My parents now tell me the size will be more like 22-23 so maybe Maison Giruad would work as well.

Event is to take place Saturday January 7th. (Not sure if I'm planning too far ahead but since it's a Saturday night I thought it better to be safe.)

If you could suggest any other nice/fine dining LA restaurants with a private room for 22-23 (not necessarily French) that'd be great. Thanks!

[Servorg]

Check with Saam at the Bazaar and see what they tell you about a group your size. If you want to see a couple of excellent photo reviews of meals there then click on these links to get your saliva flowing: http://www.kevineats.com/2009/04/saam-at-bazaar-los-angeles-ca.htm and http://tangbro1.blogspot.com/2010/01/...

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Saam at The Bazaar
465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

[phillywang]

thanks saam looks great but minimum f&b of 11,000 is pretty steep.

[foodiemahoodie]

Maison Giraud will definitely be open by then. And I think that room can do 22-23. (you can get in touch with him via his website). He was the chef at Bastide when it got **** from Irene Virbila form the LA Times - the first time she gave **** to an L.A. restaurant.

Providence should also be on this list (up there with Melisse) - they have a variety of rooms to choose from.

[phillywang]

thanks again. spoke to the folks at providence. their minimum f&b requirements are more reasonable.

[phillywang]

we would need to get two rooms at providence. I think we are close to settling on Patina. They have a 30 person room. Have you been before? How's the food?

[Jwsel]

At that price point, I would see if you could rent out all or half of Melisse for a night. There is no better French restaurant in the city, and the amount per person you've budgeted is above its regular four-course menu.

[phillywang]

Thanks for the suggestion...I just took my parents there last time I was in town! Any others you like and/or with private rooms?

[ipsedixit]

The Olivia Room at Melisse is perfect for 30 people.

[maudies5]

My first thought was Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills

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Bouchon Bistro
235 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

[phillywang]

thanks haven't been to the one in beverly hills. i'll have to check it out.