They're a great place to hold rehearsal dinners, bridal showers or other events that are too small for a function hall - but too big for your aunt's living room. Private and semiprivate dining rooms are a largely unknown world tucked away in Boston-area restaurants. Rates are in line with what you would pay at a function hall, and choices are suitable for everything from posh hotel extravaganzas to casual family-style affairs. Those in charge are more than willing to accommodate personal touches to make the day special, although some restaurants have more experience than others when it comes to bridal events. There is no separate charge for the room, but a deposit is required.
Valet parking is available.
For a big to-do, a hotel is often the right choice. Anago, which seats up to 120 and features the bold American flavors of chef Bob Calderone, is available during selected hours Saturday and Sunday - just right for a blockbuster bridal shower. Because the restaurant also provides food service for the entire hotel, smaller gatherings can be booked in the Lenox conference rooms and catered by Anago. For restaurant bookings or to arrange a conference room, contact Susan Finegold. His custom menus might include funky Caribbean seafood, a New Orleans seafood fest or a traditional New England clambake.