September 11 CT Dinner

Hi everyone, I just got word back from the Chowder Pot in Branford and they can accomodate us on Sept 11th, but we need to order off their "Dinner Banquet Menu" because we'll be such a large crowd. Prices range from $26 on up. We CAN NOT order off the regular menu because of the size of the group. There is a $8 plate splitting charge!! WTH?? I dont know about you but I can't justify spending that much on a meal when I wont be eating much of it. Does anyone have another idea of where we can go? Send me a few names of restaurants and I'll start making phone calls. I'd like to keep the date Sept 11, around 4pm since just about everyone is able to come that day. I received RSVP's for almost 30! Thanks, and I can't wait to see all of you!

That's an insane price. I don't blame you for wanting to find another place! I am not familiar with that part of the state, so I'll leave the suggestions up to someone else, just count me in whereever it may be!

That is crazy of them to charge an extra $8 to share a plate. Did you by chance ask them if they would be willing to do smaller portions for us? Maggie

Hi Maggie, I did ask that and they said they could 'accomodate that request' but would not lower the price. Call me a cheapskate butI refuse to pay $33 for a prome rib and half the portion size. Nah, we'll find a better place for us.

I agree-skip the Chowder Pot! Anne

They've clearly lost their minds! That is INSANITY! Do a google search on New Haven area restaurants. That will be a good start. I will see if I can get that night off from the radio station. There might be a chance I can go! I PRAY! Tara

YAHIOO! Tara, that would be faboo if you could join us!

I don't know if this is something that will help - but the Bugaboo Creek in Manchester lets me eat off the kid's menu every time. I get a small steak and a caesar salad - $5.99! Just a thought. Oh, BTW, count me in for the 11th - wherever it is. Probably bringing hubby and 2 kids if they are still all welcome. Kathy Bilodeau

Oh Kathy, of course they're invited!! Great idea about Bugaboo...I work in Manchester and lOVE that place. Plenty of protein on that menu! I'll call them right now.

I probably won't be able to make the dinner I am hoping to go to Lake George for the weekend but I have some ideas or suggestions. There is Jimmie's of Savin Rock in West Haven on the shore, which could probably accommodate a large group. They have food like the Chowder Pot. The Red River Grill on the Boston Post Rd is good they have good prime rib or Pasta Fair is across the street and there is also Humphrey's on the Boston Post Rd too. Also Lucibello's on Elm St in West Haven has good Italian food. Good Luck on your search. Darlene