Nice Restaurant for a Wedding "Reception"

[Anonymous]

Your fiance wants a wedding, you don't, so you win? That seems unfair, and I say this as someone who is not much interested in weddings.

[Anonymous]

Cashion's Eat Place. Wonderful food, just upscale enough, but still fun. Plus then after dinner, if it's a nice evening, Perry's roof deck next door is lovely.

[Anonymous]

we had ours at 2941. wedding was outside--they have beautiful koi ponds, waterfalls then guests adjourned into one of the private party rooms for food which is great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your fiance wants a wedding, you don't, so you win? That seems unfair, and I say this as someone who is not much interested in weddings.

Boo to you. They are having a wedding. JP and a lovely, small dinner reception for their nearest and dearest. Good for you OP, if I could do it again I would do the same.

Tabbard or Cashion's. But with Cashion's you'd probably have to rent the restaurant which might be pricey.

La Fourchette on 18th has a pretty back room that I always thought we be a nice spot for a private dinner.

[Anonymous]

we did a wedding 'reception' lunch at B.Smith at Union Station.

[Anonymous]

Normandie Farms in Potomac has some nice private side rooms.

[Anonymous]

Toll House in SS or another vote for Tabard Inn, just as PP advised please make sure everything is A-OK with management & tax issues

[Anonymous]

Old Angler's Inn - especially if it is nice weather where you gave have it outside.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maggiano's is super reasonable and I think the atmosphere is just classy enough... I know people who have had private parties there and it seemed really cheap for the price.

I would just think of your favorite restaurants that you consider generally reasonably priced, and inquire about private events/group dining options at those places.

I went to a shower at Maggiano's and I was very impressed! It was much nicer than I expected it would be. I think this would be a nice option.

+1. I don't love the chain italian places but they do a great job on events in their private rooms.

[Anonymous]

Just a tip, OP - when you talk to these restaurants downplay that you are having a wedding reception and just call it a wedding party or just a big party. When they hear the word wedding, they will probably try to sell you pricy wedding prices...

[Anonymous]

Jackie's Sidecar in Silver Spring. Surprising good food and kind of a hipster vibe, if that is your scene.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for 2941. We researched a few venues for a birthday party with 25-30 guests. Very pretty/serene setting and great food. Also better price point than 1789, tabard inn, and cashion's.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maggiano's is super reasonable and I think the atmosphere is just classy enough... I know people who have had private parties there and it seemed really cheap for the price.

I would just think of your favorite restaurants that you consider generally reasonably priced, and inquire about private events/group dining options at those places.

I went to a shower at Maggiano's and I was very impressed! It was much nicer than I expected it would be. I think this would be a nice option.

+1. I don't love the chain italian places but they do a great job on events in their private rooms.

We have done multiple family events there. Everybody lives it. It's practically no work to plan.

[Anonymous]

we had a very small but beautiful wedding for 16 people at Mrs. K's Toll House in Silver Spring and it cost $600. The garden is beautiful and it is free to use for a ceremony/pictures. We ordered off the menu during Saturday lunch - that is when their prices are cheapest. Brought our own cake. We have beautiful pictures and it was so affordable!