mame11 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 To the trusty members of DR.com, I pose the following challenge, for which I am sure you can handle: I want to host a dinner on a Sunday evening after all of the tourist activities in DC are done for the day. There will be 14 full grown people and 6 not so full grown people attending. Some of the full grown people with the wee ones live in Maryland, others in NoVA. For a variety of reasons, I cannot host the evening at home. So, I need to find a place to gather this random group. A casual place would be best (kids range from new born to 7). Anything but sushi would be appropriate for this group because I am sure that I could work something out for the picky kids just about anywhere. A "typical" DC place would be great too because 4 of the group are visiting. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital Icebox Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 (edited) Why not Breadline? Edited August 11, 2005 by Capital Icebox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Ella's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 2 Amy's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 Why not Breadline? Because I like the people I am inviting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital Icebox Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Because I like the people I am inviting... Then I would suggest Del Merei Grille or Majestic in NoVa. I know Del Merei is kid-friendly and I've seen kids at Majestic a few times, though mostly at brunch. In DC -- Pizzeria Paradisio in G-town, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC in DC Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Bacchus in Dupont Circle. We hosted our rehearsal dinner of approximately 50 people there 2 years ago; virtually all were out of towners and generally not adventurous diners (approx. 1/2 Midwesterners and 1/2 Taiwanese-Americans, including 2 children, one of whom typically won't eat anything other than chicken fingers). It was a big hit. Very pretty but casual setting, plus with the proximity to Dupont, you can walk around the neighborhood afterwords. And, if your guests are not used to "ethnic" food (like our guests), they will think it's pretty cool without it being too "strange." I second the 2 Amys suggestion. I always see families there, especially on Sundays. The only downside is the no-reservations policy...I wouldn't want to have 14 out-of-towners glaring at me while we waited. Spices is another possibility with its long tables, something for everyone pan-asian cuisine, and also seems kid-friendly. Not necessarily traditionally "DC," but you could hit the zoo before or after (or drive by the National Cathedral). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganCircle Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 After a day of touring and sightseeing, with tons of kids...I'd say Old Glory BBQ in Georgetown. You can make a reservation, they have ginormous long tables, and the price is right (a full order of ribs, I think, is $20). Plus, you can sit outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 After a day of touring and sightseeing, with tons of kids...I'd say Old Glory BBQ in Georgetown.Plus they have bourbon. Lots and lots of bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I've always had good luck at the Clyde's at Mark Center in Alexandria. I know it's kind of 'suburban' but it's been an option that pleases a wide variety of tastes in my family. They always have local and seasonal items on the menu and a good range of salads, sandwiches, entrees, meat, seafood, etc. so there is usually something to appeal to everyone. It's part of a local chain so that sort of meets the "typical" DC place. *and they take reservations* The Mark Center location has several different 'themed' rooms so they should be able to accomodate your group. I don't know about the other Clyde's locations, but this one is convenient to 395 - not much to see in the area, but if they've done the sightseeing that might not be an issue. Maybe others have had experience with other locations. Union Street Public House or Southside 815 in Old Town Alexandria are also casual places that would put you somewhere where you could take a walk around after dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I've had the occasional meal at Clyde's in Georgetown and have always been happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Wilma Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Get one of the private rooms downstairs at Old Ebbit. It's got that "DC" feel, moderate prices, food for the unadventrous and if the kids are loud, they only distrub their loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I have to concur, however reluctantly, that Clyde's is indeed kid-friendly. Nothing much exciting about the food, however you can find some acceptable stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 Great suggestions guys! Thanks... Clydes is one of the couples coming favorite haunts (they went to Georgetown) and Old Ebbits is a total DC place... I'll look into the others as well... Yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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