Good restaurant for a large family meal?

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good restaurant for a family lunch for 10 people? We have a couple vegetarians and a toddler in the group. It's for a birthday meal, and we have liked Zaytinya, Carmine's, and various pizza places (2 Amy's, Orso) in the past. Partial to N. Va, but we're flexible. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Just do Carmines. As you probably know (because you have been there)... only way to go for a large group in the DC area. If not and in VA, maybe Mike's American/Carlyle?

We also had a great experience a few weeks ago at a family brunch for 12 at Chadwicks in Old Town.

[Anonymous]

maggianos, in Tysons Galleria

[Anonymous]

We like Ruby Tuesday's because of the diverse menu that has something for everyone. They revamped the menu last year or two years ago, and made the offerings a lot more upscale. It's s fun place to eat, for adults and children.

[Anonymous]

Argias in Falls Church

[Anonymous]

Mike's American and that group of restaurants won't be good for you because they don't have tables that seat more than 6! I tried for a group of 8 last week and was shocked to find they have no arrangement for larger groups - you have to just hope you can tables near each other. Never heard of such a thing at a restaurant before.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We like Ruby Tuesday's because of the diverse menu that has something for everyone. They revamped the menu last year or two years ago, and made the offerings a lot more upscale. It's s fun place to eat, for adults and children.

yes, if you like food that was delivered to the restaurant frozen on a truck and reheated, that is the way to go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We like Ruby Tuesday's because of the diverse menu that has something for everyone. They revamped the menu last year or two years ago, and made the offerings a lot more upscale. It's s fun place to eat, for adults and children.

yes, if you like food that was delivered to the restaurant frozen on a truck and reheated, that is the way to go.

Hate to tell youi, but that's how they get the food at a lot of restaurants. Anyway, it's what tastes good to me that counts. OP asked for opinions, and that's mine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mike's American and that group of restaurants won't be good for you because they don't have tables that seat more than 6! I tried for a group of 8 last week and was shocked to find they have no arrangement for larger groups - you have to just hope you can tables near each other. Never heard of such a thing at a restaurant before.

I agree - I thought we would go to Sweetwater Tavern for a last minute birthday celebration, and when I called ahead, they couldn't accommodate us. Since it was so last minute, we ended up at Silver Diner, which actually worked out great since it was for a child, but I was hoping for something a little nicer. Next time we'll go to Maggiano's or somewhere in the Tysons malls - they are good with groups.

[Anonymous]

I second Maggiano's in Tyson's - it is perfect for this situation