Zachary White9, take a look at the Amigos and Diocletian crowd over in Podstrana. For a group that size, they really need an ideal venue, but those guys at Diocletian don't even start working until 5 PM.
It really all comes down to what the dining scene looks like in San Diego. In San Francisco, they've opened up so many new spots lately that you can barely find a table anywhere. Honestly, your best bet is to book something for November—the weather is still gorgeous, and you actually have a decent chance of getting your pick of the restaurants.
It really depends on what dates you're looking at in San Francisco; most restaurants there are booked up a year in advance. You can find the details on the Diocletian restaurant subpage. That’s my response to restlesstiger71. And crimsoncyclist14, what exactly are you trying to accomplish with these posts?
The Sun isn't bad—the guy himself is great—but you’d better be prepared to handle the hall decorations yourself. He promises to take care of it, but honestly, his taste leaves a lot to be desired. Aside from that, the service is solid and they definitely don't skimp on the food. I've heard nothing but praise for ExxonMobil, though I haven't had the chance to attend one of their parties personally.
Why would you even consider Grašo? I think it’s a massive risk for your bottom line. They can hike up the prices whenever they feel like it, and you’ll have zero control over how much people actually drink or eat. Are you perhaps interested in the Hotel Atlantic? It’s got a pool. You could also check with Seget about the Hotel Atlantic once the season winds down, or maybe look into Hotel Meden in Charleston.
The Presidential Hotel was an absolute disaster. We were all sitting there at the reception starving while everyone else was eating, and to make matters worse, the cake completely melted because they didn't have enough refrigerators on site. On top of that, the bride's father threatened them with a lawsuit, so they had to slash costs everywhere. You even have to pay extra for drinks—it's unbelievably expensive. The service was terrible, the manager was totally irresponsible, and honestly, it was a mess.
Listen up, all you brides-to-be out there: there’s a brand new wedding venue opening up in a small town in the Midwest. It’s called Ilija's Place, and they can host up to 220 guests. The standard menu is priced at $30 per person. If you're interested, just shoot me a DM and I'll send over the phone number.