Anyone have any ideas of affordable event locations to celebrate a landmark birthday luncheon . We are hoping to stay about $40 p/p inclusive so the birthday girl can have flexibility in her guest list without breaking our bank. 50 -75 guests. We had looked at a place on City Island, but their menu prices double when hosting an event - Chicken parm was $20 would now be $40 before a beverage.

Any great places that new yorkers have hosted an event at affordable prices. We can't afford a NY wedding budget.

The guest of honor resides in Bronxville.

Thanks for any thoughts.

Bon Amici on Central Ave in White Plains

Sam's of Gedney Way White Plains
www.samsofgedneyway.com/home

I'm not sure about events pricing, but a three course lunch at X2O in Yonkers is $27. It is located on the Hudson with views of the river and the NJ Palisades. A lovely setting, handsome building, and fine food.

http://www.xaviars.com/restaurants/x.../lunch-at-x20/

Thanks for fresh ideas. I had thought about xaviars but think their events are triple that price. I will revisit and make an inquiry. I will explore the other two suggestions as well. It would be a winter saturday luncheon, so hoping to find a place that will accommodate a run a tab open bar instead of a flat fee p/p, as most guests are not big drinkers. Or don't drink at all.

Great help!

k_marie, we do love the room and location at X20. I don't see any prices on their website so perhaps to might be workable. I'll call them to see what the price of admission is. I think I was thinking of New Leaf by the Cloisters that has a huge event tariff.

Would an Italian restaurant in the Arthur Avenue area work for you? That's what I would do.

Following ekscrunchy -

we love eating here and they do private events:

http://www.089nyc.roberto089.com/private-events

What about Frankie & Johnnie's on Bronxdale Ave. in the Bronx? Haven't been there in years (used to be The Pine), but food was good and reasonable.

Debit has a great idea!!

I don't know Frankie and Johnnie's.

Did you find a venue for the birthday luncheon?

Thank you for asking. The guest of honor has chosen to have a more intimate gathering of maybe 20 guests, so the options are now endless. I appreciate all the great ideas.

Ah, with a smaller guest list you will have plenty of possibilities!