Rehersal Dinner Question....

OK--this is for everyone who knows LI--as some of you know, we're from Rockland County and have no clue what's good in LI--THANK GOD for this site and you WONDERFUL ladies!!!

Need to find a good place for our "rehearsal dinner"--not really rehearsing, but need to have dinner for everybody.

We'll have about 40 people, so I'd like to keep the cost to around $30-$35/pp with wine, beer, and soda (I'm sure open-bar would be much more expensive).

We're staying at the Hilton Garden Inn near MacArthur Airport--but we can travel a distance, if necessary (20-25 minutes tops).

I've seen some good things about "Gatsby" (I think that's the name)--but have no idea what pricing or atmosphere is there. Any comments on this place?

I think we really want a laid-back and casual place (any good steakhouse or seafood places that aren't "stuffy") But, not Outback or Olive Garden (nothing against either--I like them both, just not for our RD )

TIA ladies!! Looking forward to your imput.

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I would recomment Irish Times Pub, in Holbrook. They have great food, and a private room, which can accomodate up to 70 people or so. There is a bar area, but it's not like a club-bar. It's very casual, laid back and definitely close to MacArthur Airport. (about 8-10 minutes)

We booked it for our RD and we have our company xmas party there every year. Speak to Larkin. He's a super nice guy!

http://www.irishtimespubny.com/

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oh and did I mention affordable! FM me and I'll give you the price, but it's in your ball park, I believe :)

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Crazy Dog is in the area in Sayville. I had my bridal shower there and the food is great. I am not sure of exact places but that may be good for you.

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We had ours at the Snapper Inn (Oakdale - its on the water) - prices are in your price range and the food is amazing. Here the link to the catering dinner menu (there are 3 choices for meals - at the bottom is the prices).

You can also try the Irish Coffee Pub (East Islip) - not sure on the prices - but food is unbelievable.

You have the Sonoma Grill (Holbrook) - Food is really good - atmosphere reminds me of an Applebees or something like that - from what I hear the prices are reasonable.

Otherwise I am drawing a blank - if I think of more I will post again.
p.s. - we stayed that the Hilton Garden as well - everything was great - all of our guests were so happy!

Message edited 2/1/2005 9:17:34 AM.

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Snapper Inn is very nice also Captain Bill's in Bayshore...right on the water...good food!

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gatsby is an interesting place. it's sort of an old house/mansion converted into a restaurant. not sure how the food is.

in that area, tellers is a great steakhouse. peter's in babylon is great, and maybe less pricey. cafe nuvolari is also a cute little place for italian. then there's always irish coffee pub, which has excellent food and pretty separate rooms...

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We are having ours at Burke and Shapiro in Smithtown about 15 minutes from Macarthur Airport. It is a nice steakhouse.

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I'm having mine at my parents' house, but maybe Riverview Restaurant in Oakdale? I went there for a shower and it was really nice

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OMG i am having the same problem here. My fiances dad and step mom told us that they want to give us our rehersal dinner to pick a place but our wedding is some what small and i cant rent out a place for that . I also need some place to go in nassue. any idea? FM me




hey maybe we can have one together lol