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We will be hosting a rehearsal dinner in Chapel Hill later this year. We are doing the preliminary research from out-of-state, but will eventually visit to finalize our plans.
We are looking for a venue that can seat approx 50 for the rehearsal dinner, with a budget of $50.00 pp. Most of the guests will be staying at the Carolina Inn, so something in close proximity would be great. I was originally thinking of someplace with a southern bbq menu, but we want a sit down restaurant, not too casual.
The Carolina Inn has great dining facilities, so that would be a good choice. If someone is a member of the UNC Alumni Assn, the George Watts Hill Alumni Center is nearby and would work for you.
The Carolina Club may allow non-members to use the facilities. I've had a couple things there (bridal shower, private dinner) and they did a great job.
The Carolina Inn has great dining facilities, so that would be a good choice. If someone is a member of the UNC Alumni Assn, the George Watts Hill Alumni Center is nearby and would work for you.
The reception is being held at the Carolina Inn, so we are looking for a different venue.
Thank you for the suggestions so far, any other restaurants in the area to check out?
There are a ton of great restaurants on Franklin St -- just not many that can do private parties of 50. Top of the Hill has event space that can include sit-down dinners, but may be on the casual side for you. Ditto Carolina Brewery. Il Palio Restaurante would be lovely, and a close drive (but not walking distance) from the Carolina Inn. La Residence would be another nice, close option, but not exactly down-home bbq. ;-)
I don't remember the cost, but our budget was less than $50/person so it should be within your range. Although we didn't include wine so that would increase your cost of course. The guests kept commenting on what a wonderful meal they had and the staff was very attentive. It worked out great for us.
Crook's Corner would be work well for your needs, I think.
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