Good place by I-Drive / downtown to host office party (Orlando: to rent, hotel)

[alex80]

Hey everyone,

I got picked to organize this year's holiday office party. We're doing the night of the last day of a big conference at the OCCC, so we were looking for something either along I-Drive or in downtown Orlando.

It can be a private room in a not-too-expensive restaurant, or maybe a conference room in a hotel that allows catering. We'll be about 20 people.

Any advice or previous experiences are appreciated because I'm a little clueless Thanks!

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by alex80

Hey everyone,

I got picked to organize this year's holiday office party. We're doing the night of the last day of a big conference at the OCCC, so we were looking for something either along I-Drive or in downtown Orlando.

It can be a private room in a not-too-expensive restaurant, or maybe a conference room in a hotel that allows catering. We'll be about 20 people.

Any advice or previous experiences are appreciated because I'm a little clueless Thanks!

You might try Citrus which is a nice, contemporary non-chain restaurant on Orange Avenue downtown. They have a number of private dining options and is something they regularly work with.

Citrus Orlando - Eat, Drink & Be Local

[chopchop0]

Fleming's or ocean prime on sand lake are good if your budget allows

[annerk]

What's your budget?

"Not too expensive" means different things to different people.

[alex80]

Thanks for the responses!

Originally the budget was $1000 for 20 - 25 people. That's turning out to be unrealistic, but I'd still like to be around $1500.

Citrus came closest, with private dining menus starting at $45 per person. Ocean Prime looks good, but also more expensive.

I'm leaning towards restaurants because by the time I find an okay space to rent out and hassle with catering, it's upwards of $1400.

Thanks again for any advice!

[annerk]

Why are you using only those two geographic areas? If you are staying on I-Drive, you'd need to cab it to downtown. Expand your search to Sand Lake and Winter Park and you'll have a ton of choices.

Luma would be a good option.

[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by annerk

Why are you using only those two geographic areas? If you are staying on I-Drive, you'd need to cab it to downtown. Expand your search to Sand Lake and Winter Park and you'll have a ton of choices.

Luma would be a good option.

Yeah, either of those areas are > than I-drive IMO. Seriously, leave I-drive for the tourists. The best restaurants arent there.