Restaurant Recommendation

[JiriHrdina]

Folks, I'm looking for a recommendation for a good restaurant for a private function.

I'm looking at about 20 people, including 6 kids - and I'd like something with a private room.

I can't afford something at the level of Rouge (which is unreal by the way if you do have a chance to go) - so something just a touch below that.

Recommendations?

[Frank MetaMusil]

Belgo

http://www.belgo.ca/webpage/1003096/1000485

[TorqueDog]

Belgo is rather nice. I second the suggestion.

[Ducay]

Was at Belgo for a lunch last week (group of 17), wasn't overly impressed with the food quality or service, given the price point.

[bizaro86]

Second the comment regarding Belgo not being a great choice. Went there with a group from work, and the service was unbelievably bad.

Depending on whether your group is into seafood or not, I know Catch has private rooms.

Michael

[Icon]

Redwater in the south has a private room... not sure about the one downtown. I've always enjoyed my meal & the service there.

[Ducay]

See if you can get a private room @ Centini, I've had a few amazing meals there.

[TorqueDog]

Catch is definitely a higher price point than Belgo if my memory serves me correctly.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Icon

Redwater in the south has a private room... not sure about the one downtown. I've always enjoyed my meal & the service there.

Redwater (Stadium) has a private room in the basement.

[Jimmy Stang]

Originally Posted by Icon

Redwater in the south has a private room... not sure about the one downtown. I've always enjoyed my meal & the service there.

The NW one used to have a private room downstairs, but that was when it was Luciano's. Anyone know if it is still there?

Edit: Troutman answered my question before I asked it.

[Ducay]

Originally Posted by Icon

Redwater in the south has a private room... not sure about the one downtown. I've always enjoyed my meal & the service there.

This. For the price level, Redwater is pretty darn good. A solid bet, especially if you've got kids (guess it really depends on age).

[VladtheImpaler]

Harbour City. Make sure you get Sam as your waiter. If you want something "white" and not overly expensive, there is Ed's - they have several rooms you could book for a private function.

[JiriHrdina]

Thanks guys - great input so far.

[VladtheImpaler]

Is Belgo owned by the Cowboys' guy (whatever his fataing name is - can't recall)? If it is, stay as far away as possible - "mediocrity at inflated prices" sums up all his establishments.

[Mango]

Catch was amazing. I've been there twice for wedding after-rehearsal dinners and they catered well to everyone. I'm not a huge seafood fan myself, but the staff went out of their way to make sure I had something I enjoyed. I didn't ask for any special treatment, but they saw I was just munching on a salad instead of a main course. They asked why. They then made me a special personal dish.

The only issue is parking, but it's not worth *not* going there just for that.

[troutman]

I think Buchanans has a private room:

http://www.buchanans.ca/

Private functions dinner room and bar available

Vero was closed for a private function last night:

http://www.verobistro.ca/

[bradster57]

I think my beer at Belgo was $10, kind of expensive for me!

Anyways, I too was not impressed with the food there and it really doesn't take much for me to be impressed.

[Sliver]

Newport Grill at the Inn on Lake Bonavista is nice and has a private room. Took my staff there for our Christmas party last year and everybody liked it. If you're a southy it might be worth checking out.

[Pinner]

Originally Posted by fotze

There is always Osteria de Medici where the owners children can put on a Jersey Shore themed evening. Yelling, acting tough, punching chicks in the face, will be a night you won't forget.

LoL

[jtfrogger]

I've been to a couple private functions at La Dolce Vita that were very good. It wouldn't have been cheap, but probably cheaper than Rouge.