fun group dinner before tao?

[vegastunner]

we're going out to tao with 20 guys and looking for a restaurant that can seat us either in the restaurant or private dining. i looked into tao, but their prixe fixe menu is $90 and allows choice of 2 entrees. the money isn't necessarily an issue, but paying $90 and trying to accommodate 20 peoples tastes with 2 entree options doesn't sound so appealing. plus, it's a lot of money for chicken and noodles. any other good suggestions? doesn't necessarily have to be near tao, but that helps.

thanks,
VS

[redbullvodka]

Maybe sushisamba at palazzo. i'd call them first due to size of your party.

[Brett Stevens]

Maggiano's across from Wynn, at the Fashion Show Mall. They can probably accomodate a group your size if you call a few weeks in advance.

It's great Italian Food, and you'll get plenty of family-style options. It'll come out to about $60 a head after 2 drinks each and tip.


If you want another option, think about doing Joe's Stone Crab & Steakhouse at the forum shoppes @ Caesars. I just set up a 33-man bachelor party there and got them to give us a flat rate of $120/head which included salad, appetizers, your own choice of entree, dessert....then 2 drinks per person, tax, and tip. It was an all-inclusive price and you couldn't beat the food.

[sirdeez]

+1 on Joe's. Top top steaks, and the best service I've ever received in any restaurant. So good, I'm happy to spend $60 on an appetizer (large claws are off the chain).