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sarah
My fiance and I are set to be married Mid-September in the Lake Buena Vista area in Orlando. Following a private family ceremony we were hoping to book a restaurant that could accomodate around 30 people, and could hopefully give some sort of group rate with a set menu. We would like to keep the location within a 30 minute drive from LBV. Additionally, our budget is minimal. Anyone have any ideas?
Answer
Hmmm, this is kinda tough as you haven't really described how much "minimal" is. So, I'll take a stab at it, and see what you think of these ideas.
Consider these locations in the following order, from lowest to moderately priced:
TURKEY LAKE PARK (3 exits from LBV). Consider reserving a pavillion (it's around 50.00 - 75.00..not sure). This includes the long bench/tables & large grill. There is a entrance fee for each car, however the bridal party can consider pre-paying this for their guest (around 4.00 per car)...the front gate will maintain a list for your party).
If you like BBQ (food is really good and a real budget pleaser) try BUBBALOUS BODACIOUS BBQ on Kirkman Rd & Conroy Blvd (only 5 minutes from Turkey Lake Park).
For 30, you may be able to keep within 200.00 to 275.00. See the Manager Joe, he can set you up, and he's "right on the money" re: quantity of food you'll need to order and he's really good about working within your budget.
Re: the park, you'll need to have 2 bags of instant light charcoal (use the grill as a heating element for the food);
rolls of paper for the benches (Bubbalous provides all of the plates; plasticware; wet naps; napkins you'll need).
If you like British food, consider CRICKETERS ARMS ENGLISH PUB & EATERY at Festival Bay Mall. Food is good, inexpensive, and it is a very casual and quaint British Pub, with a good ambiance for a casual style wedding. they also offer live entertainment. (however, if you're covering any cost of alcohol, that's where you may end up with a very expensive tab at the end of the night).
FRESCO's ITALIAN RESTAURANT. They have an area in the back of the restaurant that they can block off for you special occasion. You can probably arrange for a pre-set menu. (Restaurant is located just north of Sand Lake, in the KMart center.....tucked in the corner).
(Personally, my husband and I have always had very good experiences there [food and service], however I've heard pros and cons from other....FYI). Average pasta dish is around 15.00 - 17.00 and above for meat entrees.
BUCCA DE BEPPO at the Florida Mall, for a party of 30, you may be able to get away with spending between $425.00 - 475.00 (includes setting up your menu [ within budget] soft drinks & tip....guest orders and purchases their own alcoholic bev's) (We ordered 3 large pasta dishes; 3-4 large order main meat entrees; 2-4 vegetable dishes and there was still enough leftovers for guests)
If you can arrange for this location (of this list, it's the most expensive for a moderately priced restaurant) consider ANTONIO'S on Sand Lake & Dr. Phillips Blvd.. It's a really top notch restaurant operation. They do have a private rooms and areas. It's a white table cloth place, however a very reasonably priced restaurant (considering quality of food & service). My husband and I have had their summer pre-set menus for only 23.00 per person. It included appetizers; entree and desserts. Portions were big! Service, exceptional. They've had many good reviews.
If this is something that works for your budget, I'd recommend ANTONIO'S. Contact the manager to see if they're able to create a preset menu (include soft drinks & tip) for your event (30 is not a big party) with a "No host bar" (meaning guests purchase and pay for their own alcoholic beverages).
I hope this info helps you out (I'm just sharing some of our own personal experiences with when we had to arrange for groups/parties/special occasions...and with these locations)
Hmmm, this is kinda tough as you haven't really described how much "minimal" is. So, I'll take a stab at it, and see what you think of these ideas.
Consider these locations in the following order, from lowest to moderately priced:
TURKEY LAKE PARK (3 exits from LBV). Consider reserving a pavillion (it's around 50.00 - 75.00..not sure). This includes the long bench/tables & large grill. There is a entrance fee for each car, however the bridal party can consider pre-paying this for their guest (around 4.00 per car)...the front gate will maintain a list for your party).
If you like BBQ (food is really good and a real budget pleaser) try BUBBALOUS BODACIOUS BBQ on Kirkman Rd & Conroy Blvd (only 5 minutes from Turkey Lake Park).
For 30, you may be able to keep within 200.00 to 275.00. See the Manager Joe, he can set you up, and he's "right on the money" re: quantity of food you'll need to order and he's really good about working within your budget.
Re: the park, you'll need to have 2 bags of instant light charcoal (use the grill as a heating element for the food);
rolls of paper for the benches (Bubbalous provides all of the plates; plasticware; wet naps; napkins you'll need).
If you like British food, consider CRICKETERS ARMS ENGLISH PUB & EATERY at Festival Bay Mall. Food is good, inexpensive, and it is a very casual and quaint British Pub, with a good ambiance for a casual style wedding. they also offer live entertainment. (however, if you're covering any cost of alcohol, that's where you may end up with a very expensive tab at the end of the night).
FRESCO's ITALIAN RESTAURANT. They have an area in the back of the restaurant that they can block off for you special occasion. You can probably arrange for a pre-set menu. (Restaurant is located just north of Sand Lake, in the KMart center.....tucked in the corner).
(Personally, my husband and I have always had very good experiences there [food and service], however I've heard pros and cons from other....FYI). Average pasta dish is around 15.00 - 17.00 and above for meat entrees.
BUCCA DE BEPPO at the Florida Mall, for a party of 30, you may be able to get away with spending between $425.00 - 475.00 (includes setting up your menu [ within budget] soft drinks & tip....guest orders and purchases their own alcoholic bev's) (We ordered 3 large pasta dishes; 3-4 large order main meat entrees; 2-4 vegetable dishes and there was still enough leftovers for guests)
If you can arrange for this location (of this list, it's the most expensive for a moderately priced restaurant) consider ANTONIO'S on Sand Lake & Dr. Phillips Blvd.. It's a really top notch restaurant operation. They do have a private rooms and areas. It's a white table cloth place, however a very reasonably priced restaurant (considering quality of food & service). My husband and I have had their summer pre-set menus for only 23.00 per person. It included appetizers; entree and desserts. Portions were big! Service, exceptional. They've had many good reviews.
If this is something that works for your budget, I'd recommend ANTONIO'S. Contact the manager to see if they're able to create a preset menu (include soft drinks & tip) for your event (30 is not a big party) with a "No host bar" (meaning guests purchase and pay for their own alcoholic beverages).
I hope this info helps you out (I'm just sharing some of our own personal experiences with when we had to arrange for groups/parties/special occasions...and with these locations)
What type of Atmosphere do you expect at a mexican restaurant?
Maquina 92
Colorful walls?
TVS?
Nice waitress?
tell me please
my family owns a Mexican restaurants and im stepping it up
i want to be able to compete with Chain restaurants
Answer
Your best bet with trying to stand out from the big chain restaurants is to make it feel as authentic and welcoming as possible.
If you're making traditional Mexican food, rather than Tex-Mex, I'd suggest tiled tables, adobe walls and cultural artwork. Make sure you put up some sort of soft wall covering or upholstered benches in some of your larger spaces to keep sound from echoing.
I'm assuming the food quality and menu is taken care of, so the real thing you need to keep an eye on is the quality of your waiters and your host/hostess. Remember that they're the face of your restaurant, and they are the first thing that the customer sees when they come in and the last thing they see when they leave.
Your staff should be happy, up-beat, personable, and professional. People will come for good Mexican food, but a great personal experience with the staff will be the thing that keeps them coming back.
Your best bet with trying to stand out from the big chain restaurants is to make it feel as authentic and welcoming as possible.
If you're making traditional Mexican food, rather than Tex-Mex, I'd suggest tiled tables, adobe walls and cultural artwork. Make sure you put up some sort of soft wall covering or upholstered benches in some of your larger spaces to keep sound from echoing.
I'm assuming the food quality and menu is taken care of, so the real thing you need to keep an eye on is the quality of your waiters and your host/hostess. Remember that they're the face of your restaurant, and they are the first thing that the customer sees when they come in and the last thing they see when they leave.
Your staff should be happy, up-beat, personable, and professional. People will come for good Mexican food, but a great personal experience with the staff will be the thing that keeps them coming back.
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