Looking for catering hall/restaurant recommendations

cloddy Posted: May 16, 2008 12:14 PM

Looking for catering hall/restaurant recommendations

for a 25th Anniversary Party for my parents. Looking for somewhere very reasonable, i.e. like $40-50pp with open bar included in Nassau County, preferably Western Nassau County South Shore but not necessary. Please let me know if you have had specific experiences with these places and would or would not personally recommend them. Thanks! It's been a few years since we planned our event so I feel like I'm out of touch.

Almostawife Posted: May 16, 2008 12:50 PM

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La Piazza -- Merrick/Bellmore

futuremrsfab Posted: May 16, 2008 12:59 PM

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What day of the week are you looking for and what month?

Chanwich Posted: May 16, 2008 01:01 PM

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I've heard great things about Stewart Manor CC and I think they are very reasonably priced. I also went to a wedding at the Riviera in Massapequa and it was gorgeous! Not sure about their price range though, but you should definitely check them out!

thelastresort Posted: May 16, 2008 01:11 PM

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What about the george washington manor?

lucky1010 Posted: May 16, 2008 01:12 PM

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Pompei in West Hempstead, Umbertos of NHP.

Almostawife Posted: May 16, 2008 01:37 PM

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Also, check fox hollow my sister just did a retirement dinner there with open bar for about $40 pp and they gave lots of appetizers but I think dinner was buffet but lots of dishes

BarbieGrl10 Posted: May 16, 2008 01:40 PM

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Posted by thelastresort

What about the george washington manor?

I just went to a party there and I have to say.. I was not happy with the food at all.

BarbieGrl10 Posted: May 16, 2008 01:41 PM

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Posted by StacyJill2009

Also, check fox hollow my sister just did a retirement dinner there with open bar for about $40 pp and they gave lots of appetizers but I think dinner was buffet but lots of dishes

WOW! Thats a great price! I went to a 50th B-day there and they had soooo much food! I'm not sure what they paid but it was yummy!

roan126 Posted: May 16, 2008 01:43 PM

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Posted by thelastresort

What about the george washington manor?

I was just going to suggest GWM

fashiondiva Posted: May 16, 2008 03:35 PM

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Try George Martin Grille in Rockville centre (they have other restaurants in other locations) or Maine Maid Inn.
I was also going to suggest La Piazza or Umbertos, and perhaps check out the New Hyde Park Inn... it was recently redone.

DeeDee1013 Posted: May 16, 2008 03:58 PM

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Posted by thelastresort

What about the george washington manor?

I second this vote.

We had our wedding there...under 100 guests.

GinaZ Posted: May 16, 2008 04:13 PM

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Maybe the Coral House? I think they work in that price range and are located on the south shore!

toniscott Posted: May 16, 2008 05:37 PM

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Posted by StacyJill2009

La Piazza -- Merrick/Bellmore

I was going to recommend this place as well.

cloddy Posted: May 16, 2008 07:12 PM

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Posted by StacyJill2009

Also, check fox hollow my sister just did a retirement dinner there with open bar for about $40 pp and they gave lots of appetizers but I think dinner was buffet but lots of dishes

I didn't realize they were this cheap. I was under the impression they were a lot more expensive than that. I'll have to give them a call. Thanks so much~!

Almostawife Posted: May 16, 2008 08:11 PM

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I'm not sure of the exact price but it wasn't over $50 I know that. I know I priced our wedding there and it was a Saturday night in April for $90 pp including seafood boat, dessert trays, chair covers, and some other things and that was without negotiating. I thought if you were looking for a good bang for the buck, it was a great deal. So if it was $90 for a full sit-down dinner and full cocktail hour, it must be half for smaller event with buffet and all in one room makes it even cheaper.

donegal419 Posted: May 16, 2008 10:34 PM

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Check out Stewart Manor... I paid under $60 pp for my wedding and we added an extra hour. i am sure it would be less than $50 for a non-wedding. they do lots of events like brunches, etc.

Almostawife Posted: May 16, 2008 10:37 PM

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I just got back from dinner at George Martin's in Douglaston. Beautiful restaurant and they say they can accomodate from 60-150 people for parties.

SummerBride10 Posted: May 17, 2008 12:24 AM

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Some places I have been to parties and have enjoyed:

Dominicos in Levittown

International Buffet

Runyons ( east meadow )

Good luck!!

Annoulak Posted: May 17, 2008 12:45 AM

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Posted by Karen9508

Pompei in West Hempstead.

I second Pompei...I don't know what their prices are these days, but my brother had his engagement party there almost 6 years ago...lots of good food, and the space was nice, too.