24 March 2007
Looking for a Private Room for a Party? Here are some restaurants in South Florida
Here’s a look at some private rooms around the area and a few price plans. There are multiple combinations, so check with individual restaurants to get an idea of their pricing and availability. Many are posted online.
The Addison
2 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton
(561) 395-9335
www.theaddison.com
Four private rooms, accommodating from 40 to 200 people, with a Mizner Ballroom opening this summer.
Room rental is from $150 to $500; menus are customized for diners. Typically, a four-hour party is priced out as a starting point. Manager can refer floral designers and entertainment providers for banquets and wedding parties. Sea bass, beef dishes, dessert menus and others available for large parties.
Arturo’s6750 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton
(561) 997-7373
www.arturosrestaurant.com
Three private rooms; can accommodate from 16 in the cozy wine cellar room, and up to 70 in the Tuscan. View the rooms online. Pastas, seafoods and meat dishes available for private banquets.
Seven banquet rooms seating from smallest groups of 10 to 350 for large wedding and bar mitzvah parties. Example of pricing: A bar mitzvah, four-course dinner, with two choices of entrees, a cocktail reception and open bar is $59 per adult and $34 for children; price increases based on choice of foods and if the event is moved to Saturday.
Mykonos
6897 S.W. 18th Street Wharfside Plaza
Boca Raton, FL 33433 - 7041 Map
Phone: (561) 338-3646
Cuisine: Greek
Moquila: Boca Raton: Mexican:394-9990
Fun and great food!!!
Gigi’s Tavern is located at Mizner Park, in beautiful downtown Boca Raton Florida.
346 Plaza Real
Kathy’s Gazebo Cafe
4199 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton
(561) 395-6033
Private room for 24 available, with a minimum of 18 in season. Unavailable Saturday nights in season. An a la carte menu and a set menu are available with French modern and classic foods for banquets. Alcohol charged per consumption.
Mario’s of Boca
1901 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton
(561) 392-5595
A room for 50 available with AV equipment on site. Separate banquet menus can be designed, or diners can order a la carte from the Southern Italian specialties: pastas, seafoods, Italian subs and sandwiches, meat and fish entrees.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
21090 Saint Andrews Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33433View Map
5613618244
Family-style portions and red-checkered tablecloths create a casual, congenial vibe, drawing families and large groups to this feast of Italian-American nostalgia set to a Sinatra soundtrack. The made-from-scratch menu is brimming with traditional dishes, from starters like fried calamari, Parmesan garlic bread and Tuscan-style mussels to spaghetti with meatballs and manicotti with chicken and spinach. For those with room to spare, a piece of sweet tiramisu and a strong cappuccino help finish the meal.
Uncle Tai’s
5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton
(561) 368-8806
www.uncle-tais.com
Traditional upscale Hunan Chinese menus available for banquets of up to 50 for receptions, or 25 for sit-down or meeting dinners. Full bar available; the lounge is also available for cocktail parties. Appetizer and hors d’oeuvre foods can be combined for menu selections.
River House
2373 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
(561) 694-1188
Private room available upstairs, Sunday to Thursdays. Minimum of 30 people; room seats up to 80. A five-item menu is served for $55 not including taxes, tip or alcohol. Boat docks available for customers, first come, first served.
32 East
32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
(561) 276-
www.32east.com
Private room available upstairs, no elevator, accommodates up to 75 people. A three-course menu with organics and eclectic modern American cuisine (wines extra) starts at $55; includes wood-fired dolphin, roast chicken breast or grilled pork chops with salad and dessert selections. Other menus posted online for $65 or $75 per person.
Cabana
118 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach
(561) 833-4773
Party room upstairs with elevator access. Accommodates up to 60 people. Cuban and Latin American foods, $40 per person: tapas of fried calamari, empanadas and plantain chips; house salad, then entree choice of skirt steak, empanadas, pork chops or paella. Alcohol sold per consumption.
Also, Cabana “El Rey” : Delray Beach—–Cuban cuisine-274-9090: beautiful private room.
Falcon House :
Tapas:
116 NE 6th Ave.
Delray Beach
FL 33483
561-243-9499
Dada
52 N Swinton Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33444 Map
Phone: (561) 330-3232
Cuisine: Contemporary
American
Eclectic
Amici Ristorante & Bar
375 S. County Road, Palm Beach
(561) 832-0201
www.amicipalmbeach.com
Private room can accommodate up to 40 people. A three-course lunch party menu starts at $34; three-course dinner menus of diner’s choice begin at $52. Italian specialties, including pastas, meats, seafoods and desserts.
Call 561-368-4488
Benvenuto
1730 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach
(561) 364-0600
www.benvenutorestaurant.com
Seven banquet rooms seating from smallest groups of 10 to 350 for large wedding and bar mitzvah parties. Example of pricing: A bar mitzvah, four-course dinner, with two choices of entrees, a cocktail reception and open bar is $59 per adult and $34 for children; price increases based on choice of foods and if the event is moved to Saturday.
The Bistro
2133 S. U.S. 1, Jupiter
(561) 744-5054
www.thebistrojupiter.com
Menu suggestions are posted online for the private room that can expand to accommodate 150. Hors d’oeuvre parties are from $9 to $15 a person; banquet meals average around $42 a person and include entrees such as Chilean sea bass, lobster ravioli, veal escalope.
Brogue’s Irish Pub
621 Lake Ave., Lake Worth
(561) 585-1885
Private room for 100 available. Two options for dinner are provided: a buffet, for $25 per person, or ala carte. A bartender is provided for the room. Book at least two weeks out. Foods are Irish specialties and traditional bar menu.
Café Boulud
301 Australian Ave., Brazilian Court Hotel, Palm Beach
(561) 655-6060
Two rooms, plus a courtyard available. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktail receptions accommodated. Rooms configure for up to 150 for cocktails or 100 for sit-down dining. Roast salmon; braised grouper or snapper; Amish chicken breast, veal loin, short rib and beef-tenderloin duo are some entrees available.
Café Chardonnay
4533 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
(561) 627-2662
Upstairs room seats up to 50 for business meetings, luncheons or small parties. A la carte, or preset menus are available. Luncheons and business meetings accommodated along with dinners and parties.
Note: No elevator available.
Cafe L’Europe
331 S. County Road, Palm Beach
(561) 655-4020
Enclosed wine room with view of the wine cellar holds up to 40 people. A la carte or custom menus available.
Menu designed for the guest with one of two options: a menu with multiple choice, or a tasting menu (average $100 per person) for all. Other menus, from $60. Alcohol charged by consumption.
Note: Room is not available Friday or Saturday nights. There is a minimum charge of $1,000 for small groups.
Charley’s Crab
456 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach
(561) 659-1500
Private rooms include the wine room for 20 people or the Palm room, which holds up to 80. Under 18 people, a la carte menu is offered; a banquet menu for more than 18 starts at $67.50 during season, and is $57.50 per person in summer. Seafood is the focus, but steaks and other meats available. Alcohol charged by consumption.
Columbia Restaurant
651 Okeechobee Blvd. (CityPlace), West Palm Beach
(561) 820-9373
A private room can be sectioned off to become three dining rooms, seating up to 150 total. Catered, or preset menu available. Sample menus online show multi-course dinners for $55, $65 or $75 a person. Cuisine is Spanish and Cuban.
Manero’s Restaurant
2851 S.W. High Meadow Ave., Palm City
(772) 220-3011
www.maneros.com
Cocktails for 45, or seated dinner for up to 30 can be arranged in the private room. A set menu, with salad, entree, dessert and non-alcholic beverage, is $19.95 per person, with tax and tip extra. There’s no charge for booking the room.
Morton’s, The Steakhouse
777 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach
(561) 835-9664
5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton
(561) 392-7724
www.mortons.com
Morton’s West Palm Beach has two private rooms seating from 15 to 85. Two rooms in Boca Raton hold up to 70. Business meeting set-up available with AV equipment. Steakhouse a la carte or designed menus available.
Oakwood Grill
4610 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
(561) 776-5778
www.oakwoodgrill.com
Private “wine cave” in wine room seats up to 18; menu with wine pairings can be designed for the group or a la carte from steakhouse menu. Entrees such as chicken or pastas begin at $18; steaks and chops from $19 per person. Extensive wine list.
Paddy Mac’s Irish Restaurant & Pub
10971 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens
(561) 691-4366
www.paddymacspub.com
Private room seats up to 50 people. Banquet menus available; a la carte menus also available. Irish and American specialties; seafoods, steaks, chops, chicken, lamb offered. A la carte menus from $18. Full bar available, and live music can be arranged.
Paradiso Ristorante
625 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth
(561) 547-2500
Wine room can seat up to 13; a la carte, but option of a special gourmet Italian menu available with a wine pairing and tasting. A four-course meal with wine pairing is $90 per person; seven courses, with wines, is $120. Room should be booked at least two weeks in advance.
Wahoo’s
915 N.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart
(772) 692-2333
www.wahoosstuart.com
A private lower deck can be partitioned off for parties of up to 40 seats. No charge for the space; reserve up to four months early for holiday parties. Three banquet menus, from $12.95, $24.95 or $28.95 per person are available for buffet service; none include alcohol or dessert. The restaurant is accessible by boat.