All, I’m looking for a romantic restaurant for Valentines day that has great food and hopefully a salsa band that me and my love can dance the night away. Any suggestions? I was thinking of Son Cubano but we go there all the... (0 replies, last updated by Nutzer February 6, 2008)

I’ve seen big band (swing) and swing dancing at the Derby in Los Feliz (Los Angeles). I bet they still have swing night. I don’t know about dinner, but they did have drinks, back in the day. The Derby (323) 663-8979... (11 replies, last updated by Local April 29, 2007)

Can anyone recommend a place on the Westside that has a good live band and also offers dinner? Thanks. (1 reply, last updated by glutton December 9, 2007)

Looking for a nice spot to have a decent meal and watch a good blues/jazz/rock band play. Where is Sid’s when you need it? Anyone have any thoughts? (5 replies, last updated by Nakdcpl December 11, 2006)

I am looking for a restuarant with a mariachi band. I live in east Mesa but am willing to drive 30 minutes. Any out there in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa or Tempe? (4 replies, last updated by ajs228 July 6, 2007)

My father is visiting from Canada. He has a long love affair w/ Mexico; especially the mariachi bands. I’d welcome suggestions on where to take him for dinner w/ mariachi. Westside preferred but I’ll drive anywhere in... (13 replies, last updated by xpressoirma January 14, 2008)

If you don’t mind a little extra driving, and if the party can be a brunch rather than dinner, I would suggest a Sunday at the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, particularly if the weather is nice. They have a strolling... (7 replies, last updated by PinayFoodie January 11, 2008)

I was at Supreme Lobster in Villa Park last weekend, and I spotted some Gold Band Oysters on display. Upon inquiry, I found that they were pasteurized and would keep with refrigeration for up to three weeks (!). The shelf life... (24 replies, last updated by Kate Powers August 29, 2002)

My son is getting married 6/8/02 in Cold Spring NY. We will be staying in Fishkill. I need a good, casual restaurant that could accommodate 125 people for dinner - and we may bring in a small band. He loves Italian, but... (0 replies, last updated by nancy October 9, 2001)

Hi All, I am looking for a good restaurant that has dinner & dancing....as I am planning a birthday party for my grandfather who’s turning 85. A while back D’aversa (Saturday nights with Q92) used to have a live band... (0 replies, last updated by yourgirlnina October 6, 2009)

Hi. I am throwing my mother a 60th birthday party and I wanted to go to a restaurant that already uses a band, to make it easier. I was thinking salsa but am open to suggestions. We will probably rent out the whole restaurant so... (3 replies, last updated by creamydeluxe February 16, 2009)

Any good recs for a Saturday night out for 4 girls? I want to treat my friends to a fun dinner out with possibly some live music or some sort of entertainment. Prefer the downtown area, or easily accessible to downtown. Thanks! (2 replies, last updated by Jake March 15, 2005)

's not a real dance floor. they push tables to the side after a certain hour to clear space for dancing. it can get crowded. there may be a cover later at night but if you go for dinner before the live band shows, no cover. the... (8 replies, last updated by pljson May 20, 2005)

i think barcelona on bloor just east of royal york has spanish dancers with tapas style food. Have not been in awhile though. Beer bistro had a band playing last time I was there. (5 replies, last updated by TorontoJo August 29, 2008)

Looking for a place with good food, but at the same time entertainment. Ideally a good dinner theater in San Francisco (the cheaper the better as well). Thanks. (1 reply, last updated by Windy May 12, 2002)