Where should we have our Holiday Extravaganza?

[Sharp]

Every year, TBA has a Holiday Extravaganza with gifts and good food. We've gone to Thai Thani in the past, but the general consensus is that we need to try something else this year. Does anybody have any ideas? Keep the following in mind:

Traditionally, the place is a bit nicer (and, therefore, a little more expensive) than usual. We only do this once a year, so we like to jazz it up a little.
It needs to have a private place where we can have about 15 to 20 people.
It needs to be in the Tampa Bay Area, preferably in Pinellas county. We might arrange for car pooling if a better place farther away is chosen, but we'd like to keep it where people can get there easily.

Tell me what you think!

[Titan_X]

If we can't find a restaurant where we can hold our party, why don't we find a place to hold our party and get it catered?

That aside, what about Arigato's? It's only fitting since we are a *JAPANESE* animation club.

ARIGATOS JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
(727) 799-0202 - 26508 US HIGHWAY 19 N, CLEARWATER FL 33761 View Map
Handicap Friendly Full Bar Children's Menu Parties/Functions Reservations

Other places we might consider...

KAIKO SUSHI BAR & JAPANESE RESTAURANT
(727) 791-6640 - 2475 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, CLEARWATER FL 33759 View Map
Take Out Available Catering Available Parties/Functions

TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
(727) 943-8031 - 39522 US 19 N, TARPON SPRINGS FL 34689 View Map
Handicap Friendly Full Bar Children's Menu Catering Available Wine List Parties/Functions Reservations

YOJI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR
(727) 367-6762 - 4615 GULF BLVD STE 210, ST. PETE BEACH FL 33706 View Map
Handicap Friendly Full Bar Take Out Available Parties/Functions Beer On Tap Reservations

[Sharp]

Catering... not a bad idea. I'll look into that.

Guh... running out of time.

[Kyoko_Sensei]

The place next to Macaroni Grill is good too, (Kobe) but I didn't know that the seating was quite right.

Theres always Olive Garden - they've got a room, right?

[Titan_X]

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar CLEARWATER

Phone: (727) 791-1888

In Palm Harbor on US-19 next to the Macaroni Grill restaurant.

Sounds good to me.

[Pocky Whore]

i'm pretty sure they don't have a room.

[Baka_no_Mangaka]

What about the Crazy Buffet on Dale Mabry?

Nothing says "Anime Club" like a giant chocolate foutain fondue.

[Sharp]

Pretty much all buffet options have met strong resistance.

[Titan_X]

Originally Posted by Baka_no_Mangaka

Nothing says "Anime Club" like a giant chocolate foutain fondue.

Moar like, nothing says "Anime Club" like Chocolate Rain.

[Sharp]

Actually, I'm thinking that we don't really need a private room. In previous years, we've gone to a Hibachi grill joint. We can still give out gifts and everything. I believe Kobe's has such things. I don't know about Arigato's. Even if it isn't a Hibachi grill, we can just get a big table or two reserved at any restaurant. How about that idea? We get a little show that way, too, if we go Hibachi.

Opinions?