After wedding dinner suggestions

Sophia1913

Hi everyone, We have a small party. About 15 to 20 people max. So instead of having a formal reception, we are looking to take our guests out to dinner after the wedding. The ceremony is at MB so I'd like to stay near there. I preferably want some place that would allow us to have a private dining area and where I can have a cake set up. I'm not too picky on the type of food, more looking for a place that won't have me in the middle of a resturant in my wedding dress :-). TIA Also if anyone has any bakery recommendations, that would be appreciated as well!

starryeyed77

Hi! What is your budget? MB has some restaurant receptions where you can have your own area but may have a food and bev minimum to use the space.

murphanzo

private restaurants at MB:

HOB Foundation Room
Fleur- semi
Aureole- Semi & private
red square- semi
lupo- semi/private
Rick Moonen's Seafood- private
Stripsteak- semi & private-$4000min
Charlie Palmer- private up to 22- $2500min

jmp2004

I'm planning on going to Biscayne in the Tropicana, but we are staying there.  We'll be a slightly smaller party than yours though.  

I really suggest just calling the group reservation numbers for the hotels.  They can really give you all the scoop on $$ minimums, their bakeries, etc.  I've talked to countless of them, but because we are such a small group and on a very tight budget, we're sticking with Biscayne.  Also, check yelp.com for reviews.  I've relied heavily on it.

Sophia1913

Thank you all so much for the info.  So so far I've contacted Maggianos and they quoted me a minimum of $1500.  If possible that's where I'd like it keep our budget.