Where can vegans and meat eaters break bread in the East Bay?
July 20, 2011 9:16 AM Subscribe
Where could we have a nice, large family dinner in the East Bay on a Saturday night for a party of 10?
A few weeks back my partner and I got married without telling anybody. Now that the shock is wearing off, we're going to have a big family dinner in a few weeks (August 6) to celebrate with both of our immediate families. The problem is the restaurant we want to have it at, Gather, doesn't have room for a party this large on that night. Rather than change the date, we'd like to change the venue.
What we're looking for: A place that could sit a party that large, has good options for vegans and omnivores (partner and I are vegans and don't feel like making do with salad and pasta with red sauce for this night), and nice enough to appease the parents who want to make this a somewhat formal affair. I sort of just want to go to Saturn and be done with it, but I know that's probably not special enough for the parents. We're in Berkeley and would like to stay in the East Bay, though I guess anything BARTable would work.
A few weeks back my partner and I got married without telling anybody. Now that the shock is wearing off, we're going to have a big family dinner in a few weeks (August 6) to celebrate with both of our immediate families. The problem is the restaurant we want to have it at, Gather, doesn't have room for a party this large on that night. Rather than change the date, we'd like to change the venue.
What we're looking for: A place that could sit a party that large, has good options for vegans and omnivores (partner and I are vegans and don't feel like making do with salad and pasta with red sauce for this night), and nice enough to appease the parents who want to make this a somewhat formal affair. I sort of just want to go to Saturn and be done with it, but I know that's probably not special enough for the parents. We're in Berkeley and would like to stay in the East Bay, though I guess anything BARTable would work.
I ate there two nights ago (the Le Cheval in Oakland), and I had a great time. It was not loud (and every table was full), the food was great, the prices were reasonable, and our waitress was awesome. I highly recommend it.
posted by AlliKat75 at 1:18 PM on July 20, 2011
posted by AlliKat75 at 1:18 PM on July 20, 2011
Best answer: All the vegan+omnivore places are pretty informal in the East Bay. Asian restaurants in Berkeley and Oakland Chinatown will have vegan options, but they don't get very fancy, either. I think the closest you'll get is Fellini on University, which has vegan options beyond salad and pasta with tomato sauce.
posted by CCCC at 10:45 PM on July 20, 2011
posted by CCCC at 10:45 PM on July 20, 2011
Open Table has a lot of options for 10 people on August 6th. Dona Tomas is a wonderful restaurant, and I've eaten there with vegans. Pican can also probably accomodate you.
posted by judith at 11:45 PM on July 20, 2011
posted by judith at 11:45 PM on July 20, 2011
China Village up in Albany looks like a generic, not-that-great Chinese place but do not be fooled, their hot Szechuan menu is amazing.
Flora in downtown Oakland has excellent ambiance and fancy drinks for a special dinner, and one large booth in the back that could probably accommodate your party.
posted by migurski at 12:31 AM on July 21, 2011 [1 favorite]
Flora in downtown Oakland has excellent ambiance and fancy drinks for a special dinner, and one large booth in the back that could probably accommodate your party.
posted by migurski at 12:31 AM on July 21, 2011 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Thanks for all the suggestions. We ended up going with Fellini because it's really close and I forgot they do something other than brunch. Oops!
posted by kendrak at 11:15 AM on July 21, 2011
posted by kendrak at 11:15 AM on July 21, 2011
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posted by AlliKat75 at 10:16 AM on July 20, 2011