Help me plan dinner for large group downtown!

NoVA-grl

This is for DH's holiday party. There will be about 25 of us and it has to be downtown. It doesn't have to be a private room but it has to be a big enough venue to accommodate such a large group. Bonus points if you can think of a fun activity as well. They did karaoke last year, for example. TIA!!

balihaigirl

Fogo de Chao, Roaring Fork, Melting Pot, Moonshine

Maybe afterward - Esther Follies 

 

mrs.wildman

It might be too late to get a reservation there, but Highball. You can do karaoke again and/or bowl.

GuavaGal

219 West has an area that's seperate from the rest of the bar/restaurant--it's up a few stairs, but is open (like a loft).  I have attended an event where they'd reserved that part, and had a dedicated bar as well as a bunch of buffet-style small food options like sliders and lettuce wraps.

ETA: I've also attended a private event at the Belmont, in an area they call the Dakota Lounge.  It has a seperate entrance from the main bar/restaurant, and also has a dedicated bar.  (The event I attended required wristbands for entry, so it was easy to keep the party private.)  I don't recall there being food, but I'm sure they have food there.

Or, what about a Central Market cooking/wine tasting class for everyone?  Not really a mingling opportunity, but there would be an activity.

 

NoVA-grl

Oh these are all very good suggestions! Thank you!