Where should I take the guests to eat?

[sajetto]

My DF and I are planning an intimate for next year. We have a certain amount of money in the bank and we want to keep as much of it as possible. To do this we really don't want to spend a fortune to feed 20 people including ourselves. I would prefer to have a private dining room but if its not possible, no biggie. Either a buffet or plated dinner would be fine but I would like a set price for each person's meal. No more than $40 per person. Where on earth could we take them and stay in our price range??? Any suggestions would be great!

 

[RangerPooh]

Do you want to keep the dress on or are you ok with changing it? This may help guide your decision. Also is there any specific type of food that you would like to avoid? So couples do the Yatchsmen Steakhouse, others do ohana's. I know that others have done CM or 1900.

I know that the California Grill has private rooms but there are food minimums to meet. I think that Fultons also has a private or semiprivate room. If you search back through the threads you will come across similar topics asking the same question.

 

[MEME]

My DH and I had decided to pay for everyone’s dinner as a gesture of thanks for all who traveled to be with us. So, I booked ‘group priority seating’ reservations for Ohana’s restaurant at the Polynesian resort at our 90 day out point. For those of you who have never been to 'Ohana it means family which is evident from the moment that you arrive. When you're seated, your "cousins" will greet you with a friendly "Aloha." The Polynesian decor provides a relaxed, tropical setting. The dining room is large and edged in windows which provide fantastic views of the Magic Kingdom.

Once we arrived to the Poly, applause came from everywhere….everyone was extremely loving to us. We waited a few moments before our reservations were called. We had a long center table for about (20 people) square in the middle of the room and near the pit. The food began and it was FAB-U-LOUS! Ohana’s is an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT buffet style dinner and not only did everyone eat until they couldn’t move, they also raved about the food which included:

· Shrimp and Vegetable Wontons

· Honey and Coriander Chicken Wings

· Salad with Honey Lime Dressing,

· Stir Fried Vegetables

· Cheesy potatoes

· Marinated Sirloin Steak

· Mesquite Seasoned Turkey Breast

· Bar-B-Que Pork Loin

· Grilled Tiger Shrimp

· Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean ice cream


The focus of the room is the 18 foot open fire pit. Skewers of delicious all you care to eat shrimp, beef, poultry and pork are prepared here and delivered to your table. I knew this was the spot for our dinner reception because:

1) The men in my family love to eat!

2) Ohana’s includes fun stuff for the kids (coconut races and hula hoop contests)

3) Lastly, they entertain your "Ohana" (family) by a singer accompanied by his ukulele.

4) It is very cost effective for the budget bride! Adults were $24.99 per person and children (under 10) were $10.99. Soooo, our bill (including tip) was under $450.00.

This restaurant definitely included something for everyone. We were acknowledged by the singer and everyone clapped for us! After dinner, we had booked one-way transfers to take everyone back to their hotel rooms. All of the town cars were nice and they were waiting for us downstairs at the entrance of the Polynesian.