So, my mom's 60th birthday is coming up and I wanted to take her and some of her close friends out to a nice restaurant. Okay, here are the requirements:

Greater Bay Area - anywhere from the San Mateo bridge -> north. No further North than San Francisco. I don't want to cross the GG. Oakland, Berkeley area are fine. East Bay no farther south than the SM bridge.

Parking is an issue because there will be ~ 15 people. No SF neighborhood restaurants. I guess that would go for seating in smaller restaurants also.

Budget is around ~$30 each.

Anything but Italian.

I would prefer great food over great location, but I wouldn't mind both.

It will probably be for lunch.

Thank so much in advance.

-Ryan

 

sorry Ryan, i can't help you out. I'm a North Bay guy (marin) and don't know much southof there. The really nice places in the City has really bad parking.
Hope someone comes forward and helps you out.

-rich

 

How about the Basque Cultural Center in South San Fran?

http://www.basqueculturalcenter.com/...rant/index.htm

They have their own parking lot with ample parking and can accommodate large groups. Not super fancy, but quaint and the food is decent.

 

Hooters.

 

How about Spengers Grotto in Berkeley or P.F. Chang's in Emeryville? Both have parking.

http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/...ageid=96&id=49

http://www.pfchangs.com/

 

winnar!!!

 

:rotfl:

Hey Try O'Chame is Berkley. There prices aren't that bad. I like how they setup their tables.

http://www.themenupage.com/ochame.html

Try their Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Collard Greens, Portabella Mushrooms

SOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD!
http://www.themenupage.com/ochamemenu.html

 

Alexander Steak House. Located on wolf Rd in san jose. $100 a plate.

 

Ouch! Does that come with a "happy ending"?

BTW, hey Ryan, wassup? Gave you +1 for the diffuser. L8r.

 

If you're doing PF Changs than the one in Standford Mall would be better in distance and ease of access.

I like Kincaid's in Burlingame. Overlooing the water and for lunch, it's relatively upscale and affordable. They have a free parking lot.

Max's OPera cafe in Burlingame is also good. Not as upscale, but since the wait staff sings live...maybe work out a deal with the management to have someone sing some of the guest of honor's favorite songs? Chicken Marsala is their best dish. PArking is easy.

These places are a bit cheaper than $30/person for lunch, so money saved can go for a party bus or a limo for the guest of honor. At the very least some flowers.

 

If you are worried about parking.. you might as well skip SF. All the good restaurants are in those BAD PARKING neighborhood.

don't go to Spengers.. they sux for set dinner.

 

I was just going to post the same....this place has amazing food for great places...it's constantly busy even at lunches.

 

If you don't mind going to Oakland, you could try Jack London Square and eat at Scott's Seafood Restaurant. They also have a location in Walnut Creek. You could do a Champagne Jazz Brunch for $35/adult on a Sunday. Website is: http://scottseastbay.com

 

Ok then, here:

http://www.skatesonthebay.com/

or

http://www.hslordships.com/

 

I heard you could get 3 pizza with up to 3 toppings for 15 bucks at Pizza hut.

Variety :banana: