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Start New ThreadHi Chow Hounders!
I'm looking for a venue in SF for 50+ people to celebrate our elopement!
My wish list: private, drinks, food (passed hors d'oeuvres, buffet style), possibility for dancing, awesome ambiance.
My budget: would like to spend no more than $3 - 4,000. The cheaper the better. Willing to give up on the dancing if need be.
Any thoughts in or outside of the box would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks everyone!
By gidget1234
on Dec 29, 2011 12:00 PM
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Maybe you can get options here: http://www.opentable.com/info/banquets.aspx?m=4
Or here: http://www.sfpdv.com/
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Thanks! I have been spending lots of time on sfpdv.com since your post. What do you know about Tres Agaves? Do you have a favorite restaruant or event space that is listed on this site?
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I've been to several parties at Tres. The back room is private, can be dressed up as you like and makes for a festive atmosphere.
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Sens would be a safe bet. Pier 23 would be outside the box.
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is that your budget for the space or for everything?
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I was thinking for everything. Based on the little research I've done, it seems that restaurants charge a min food/bev for use of the private room. Do you think $3-4000 is too low? I want to be realistic. I'm also open to bars w/private rooms if anyone has any suggestions.
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In September one of my cousins hosted a 50th birthday party at a.Muse Gallery with catering by Chef Eskender of Radio Africa & Kitchen. I've attended one of Chef Eskender's pop up dinners in the past and his catering was equally good, and more varied since this was for a group of about 40 people. The party was from 2-5pm to take advantage of the great natural light in the gallery. There's a piano there and I think a guitarist and vocalist performed as well. The Brazilians samba'd and there was plenty of room for the little kids to take to the dance floor as well. It felt a little vacant with 40 people, I think 50+ would feel livelier. I especially liked that it was easy to park on the street on a Saturday afternoon.
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Radio Africa & Kitchen
480 Third St, San Francisco, CA
a.Muse Gallery
614 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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