We are interested in what YOU want to have for your event...
While many restaurants have a Pre-Set Banquet Menu...we like to create events for our guests. It may take a few minutes more, but wouldn't you rather have the menu that you REALLY WANT? Not be forced into a checklist of pre-selected items that may not convey the feeling and
flavors your REALLY desire!?

Let us know the kinds of food you're interested in, the kinds of guests you're planning on having, some ideas about wine and drinks, and we'll come up with a great mix of choices that gives you the power to craft just what YOU WANT.

(Click Here) A checklist to help both of us move the process along...

Here are what some of our past guests have to say about Chef Tony's Restaurant

From December, 2011

  "We recently had our office holiday party at Chef Tony's.  I can't even tell you how great of a night it was.  Tony was a true pleasure to deal with from the start, and helped make a menu that was extensive, delicious, and that also catered to a lot of allergies/food issues we have with our staff.

The setting was perfect, and the back room was great for our group size, about 50 people.  The ambiance was the perfect mix of casually comfortable and high-end fine dining.

The staff, especially the awesome bartender, took care of us all night.  Tony also checked in to make sure everything was good, even though it was the dinner rush.  Everyone was fast, courteous, helpful, and fun.  We wanted for nothing.  New dishes and refills arrived before we even knew we needed them.

The best part would have to be the FOOD.  The calamari rings were the best I've ever had in my life, no contest.  I don't even typically like salmon, but I had about 8 pieces of Tony's recipe.  There was not a single individual in our 50-person crew who wasn't licking their plate.  We have a ton of people with interesting food allergies and/or special needs, and they were thrilled that they could finally attend a party like this and eat more than salad.  The desserts were perfect: simple, delicious, and abundant.

I really can't say enough about the whole experience.  Our office is right around the corner, so I think we just found our new lunch spot.  Chef Tony's is also now my official Ace-in-the-Hole for dating.  

Dave Matusiak

Network for Good, Bethesda office

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This particular party was a rehearsal dinner that we closed the restaurant for.

90 people arrived, many from Texas and had an amazing night...please take a moment

to read direct guest feedback...

 Hi, Chef Tony!

A huge thanks to you and your incredible wait staff for the most amazing Rehearsal dinner celebration last Sat. night. It was absolutely wonderful; you all worked so hard to make it that way for us! I am so grateful to your staff who were quick to accommodate every little thing I could imagine: assisting with table decor, keeping me informed of wine supply, gathering extra chairs from neighboring restaurants (or wherever those chairs came from) for the overflow crowd, serving me those delicious Key Lime Martinis!, jumping in to add more setups for even more guests, calming me when I was flustered, delivering delicious meals as quickly as possible to hungry guests, and moving efficiently and with ease around the kids and party-ers who often blocked the aisles--always being so polite and willing to answer a question or retrieve a special item!

The food was superb....everyone raved about their choice of entree, the variety of appetizers and desserts and that unique and tasty grilled caesar salad; no one went away hungry...that's for sure! I loved your appetizer suggestions, and the mini desserts were a big hit with all who sampled them---no one could even choose a favorite (although that tira misu was divine)! Thank you, thank you, thank for your amazing attention to details, your incredible culinary skills, your willingness to be so flexible with the whole menu/# of guests/last minute changes...whatever new issue I threw your way! We truly felt comfortable entertaining our family and friends for our celebration in your restaurant. I personally have always enjoyed the ambiance of a smaller, non-mainstream restaurant, and I believe we truly found a gem at Chef Tony's.

Thank you also for reassuring me every step of the way to create the event I envisioned when I placed that call to you so many months ago, and we first began planning this important milestone dinner. Please know I would happily recommend that others have their special celebratory parties at Chef Tony's, too! You are extremely easy to work with and possess a great sense of how to design the best party for those who want to host an event with you. Your attention to detail was perfect; thank you for a super night of celebration, fun and fantastic food!!!

Regards,
Deborah and Mark Hepworth
Andrew and Melinda Hepworth

 Click HERE for a simple quick checklist to help you plan your party here....

 Specifics of our Restaurant for your party

Thank you for taking the time to consider us for your Special Event.  We have hosted MANY events from Special Birthday parties to corporate events, all the way to Rehearsal Dinnerscap

Our restaurant is decorated simply and in a bistro style.  We have large artistic photos on our walls of varying topics.  We feature local artists and update our selection every few months.

The restaurant is more long and narrow with an open kitchen  design.  Seating is as follows...

• Front Room near entrance 30 people at tables
• 8 people at bar which can also be setup without chairs to accommodate an "Open Bar"
  
• "Lovers Lane" seats 10 at tables of 2
• Front room can be WITHOUT tables or adjusted to fit a large number of different setups.
• Back Dining Room seats approximately 45
• Restaurant can be bought out for Private Event, up to 90 people seated, slightly more for open cocktail mixer type events.
  

We are able to rent out the restaurant for functions, price is dependent on menu desired, day of the week and setup desired.  Please call us (301.654.3737) or email and ask any questions, we're probably able to fit your budget, desired event and situation. 
Just give us a call and we'll find an answer.

We feature a full bar and culinary service.  IF you don't see it on our menu, please ask us, we're happy to accommodate!

More specifically, here are some general ideas around planning your event.