First Birthday Party Restaurant any suggestions??

[Kalihiboy]

Not sure if this is the proper place to post this, but we are in the planning stages of another first birthday party sometime in September. Our other son had his 4 years ago and it cost about $3500, I dont want to pay that much again, yet I dont want to go really cheap either. Anyone have suggestions as to what restaurant I could look into.

Thanks!

KalihiBoy

[pzarquon]

How many people do you expect will attend? The answers will probably differ if you're talking 50 people or 250 people!

Whenever our family needs a large space, we frequently default to Treetops or the Pagoda. Not high-end by any means, though. I recently went to a first birthday party at the Japanese Cultural Center that was catered externally. A nice facility.

[Pomai]

Chucky Cheese

Farrells (opening soon!)

Traditional Hawaiian Baby Luau (catering can run $10-20/person), you supply backyard

[lavagal]

Years ago I attended a first birthday luau at Sea Life Park and it was great. Don't know what they charge, but it was memorable...the seals bark the whole time so it's kinda funny for kids.

[pzarquon]

Chuck E. Cheese? Ai! Pomai, if Kalihiboy's first party cost $3500, I'm pretty sure they're not in the Chuck E. Cheese ballpark. Heck, even if Chuck E. Cheese was all I could afford, I'm pretty sure I'd go with the backyard option instead!

[1stwahine]

My grandson's 1st birthday was at Jungle River Minature Golf Course located in PearlRidge. We decorated the whole place with balloons and birthday decorations. It was like Disneyland ~ Local Style!

Limit for Party: 200

For Food ~ We had Hawaiian Food and Gandule Rice. Of course all homemade! For the children ~ we purchased Pizza's!

They had the whole Golf Course to play and the kiddie rides to enjoy.

It was enjoyable for everyone. Young and old! :D

Auntie Lynn

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[Lei K]

I'm interested in responses since I will be back home to have the newest ones birthday party, this time, next year. Though I'm thinking I will go with my cousin's backyard for a baby luau. Oh yeah, I FINALLY had my baby boy, good to be back on da threads, at least to catch up and read. :p

[1stwahine]

I'm interested in responses since I will be back home to have the newest ones birthday party, this time, next year. Though I'm thinking I will go with my cousin's backyard for a baby luau. Oh yeah, I FINALLY had my baby boy, good to be back on da threads, at least to catch up and read. :p

Congrats to you and your family Lei!

I missed ya! ;)

You made me http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/smile1.gif

Auntie Lynn

[Lei K]

Auntie! I'll have to send you pictures and stats. Will PM you. ;)

[Kalihiboy]

Thanks for all of the replies I think we will have around 120 people this time around? Auntie Lynn, is it possible to have a party during the daytime at the Jungle River mini golf course?

Thanks! KalihiBoy

[lavagal]

I'm interested in responses since I will be back home to have the newest ones birthday party, this time, next year. Though I'm thinking I will go with my cousin's backyard for a baby luau. Oh yeah, I FINALLY had my baby boy, good to be back on da threads, at least to catch up and read. :p


Congrats, LeiKaina! Good to have you back. Gee, wonder what an appropriate spot to read your birth story would be, should you post it!?

Welcome to your little guy. Eager to hear his stats, etc.!

[1stwahine]

Thanks for all of the replies I think we will have around 120 people this time around? Auntie Lynn, is it possible to have a party during the daytime at the Jungle River mini golf course?

Thanks! KalihiBoy

Yes! I called and got the following information.

Jungle River Mini Golf Course - PearlRidge
98-1101 Moanalua Rd.
Aiea, Hawaii 96701

Ph: (808) 488-8808

Open @ 10:00 a.m.

They have several packages available.
Ask for "Bernie!"

To rent the party area is $200.00

Auntie Lynn :D

[Da Rolling Eye]

Ho Ho's in Kapolei seems to be real popular for parties. Tried the weekends twice for dinner, but the inside dining area was closed for parties. Only outside dining available for walk-ins and that wasn't much. Looks like a pretty good buffet they got going.

Out thisaway, people rent out the "ballroom" at Dot's and have the food catered by Marian's. Izalright, but not the greatest.

[manoasurfer123]

Ok... I know I'm gonna get some haters on me for saying this...

The first birthday thing here in Hawaii can get kind of ridiculous.

I inquired about it to my friend that knows about Hawaiian things...and they said that back in the days... the mortality rates for kids was very low.... so that when and if a child made 1 years of age... the child was then celebrated in a big way!!!

Now a days...the chances of children reaching the age of 1 is pretty good compared to back then in the days...

so if you ask me... I think spending $3500.00 on a party for someone who won't remember it is kind of ridiculous. That money could be put in a college trust fund and by the child turns 18 it would be close to 4,000 - 5,000..

If you have the money to blow...then do it... I just think that too many people ring up big bills for there childs first birthday when that child will only remember it by pictures!

I have a big family.... a huge family.... could have easily had thousands at a party should we choose.... however we kept our childs party to the immediate first family and had less than 50 people there.... Most the food was prepared potluck family style... and all envelopes given to my son went straight to his college fund...

I wish someone would have dropped a $3,500 check in one of those envelopes!

Manoa

[tutusue]

[...]so if you ask me... I think spending $3500.00 on a party for someone who won't remember it is kind of ridiculous. That money could be put in a college trust fund and by the child turns 18 it would be close to 4,000 - 5,000..[...]
Currently EmigrantDirect.com's money market fund is at 4.65%. That $3500. compounded annually for 17 years (age 1 to 18) with no additional deposits will add up to approx. $7,580. In the hands of a reputable investment advisor and with a bit more risk, the total could double...or more.

Back on topic...I like Auntie's idea!

[Lei K]

Congrats, LeiKaina! Good to have you back. Gee, wonder what an appropriate spot to read your birth story would be, should you post it!?

Welcome to your little guy. Eager to hear his stats, etc.!

Mahalo!

I actually feel weird taking up a thread with all that info. I can pm you a few pictures and his stats like I did Auntie though and of course anyone else who would like to see I would pm it to.

- Lei

[pzarquon]

The first birthday thing here in Hawaii can get kind of ridiculous.Thanks for Glen for creating a new thread (http://www.hawaiithreads.com/showthread.php?t=9154) to tackle the issue of extravagant birthday parties.

Any other suggestions for a restaurant or event venue for about 120 people, and probably more than a few kids?

Kalihiboy and LeiKaina, I hope you'll share some of the options you consider for your party, and ultimately, what you decide to do! Either way, I'm sure they'll be wonderful events.

[1stwahine]

Mahalo!

I actually feel weird taking up a thread with all that info. I can pm you a few pictures and his stats like I did Auntie though and of course anyone else who would like to see I would pm it to.

- Lei

He's adorable. He's soooo cute!

Oh! My goodness...I can't wait till August when my grand-daughter arrives. :D

Auntie Lynn

[Lei K]

Haha Auntie, he's just really fat! Quite the chunker.

And I can't wait to see your new grand-daughter myself! :D August will be here soon.

[Kalihiboy]

Thanks Auntie Lynn!

We'll give em' a call this week, we're also looking into the new restaurant on King Street near the Post Office called Louten's I think, fairly new Filipino restaurant in Kalihi.

KalihiBoy

[CranBeree]

Loulens..is okay.....kinda ummm americanized filipino food.

[Kalihiboy]

Victoria Inn in Kaimuki was a finalist for my first son's birthday party, today I decided to take a run (I literally walk or run all over this island) from Kalihi to Kaimuki and met with either the owner or longtime manager, Nancy. She has a treasure trove book of stories of Kaimuki, she said Victoria Inn is now 33 years old. Not too many establishments have the large size of that place, it is 3 stories tall so she took me on a tour of the place and we're thinking of that place now as a possibility once again. She said with the Wisteria demolished, nearby Columbia Inn not doing parties anymore? and Flamingo (on Kapiolani) doesnt have the size for a large party she has one of the few old places to accommodate such large parties. Tonight they were having a party on the 3rd floor and I honestly could not hear a thing and I was on the second floor, the walls must be very thick there, eh?

KalihiBoy

[lokelani]

if you don't mind having it on a sunday... then spaghetti factory is normally closed on sundays & will host private birthday parties on that day... went to a first birthday there & they had balloon people & a clown...I believe their prices are reasonable.. also upstairs at gyotaku on king is nice.. went there too..they have a large party room...