Sweet sixteen at the cheesecake factory?

Question

hello! i'm planning on having my sweet sixteen at the cheesecake factory.

how much should i bring if i'm going to invite about 6 people?

(my budget is 200 dollars) is it too pricey there?

oh-and do you think i should i take my friends to the movies too? does just treating them lunches there sound too cheap?

thank you for your help! :)

Answer 1

Hello.  I just went to the Cheesecake Factory on Friday night.  The prices on the menu ranged from $12.99-$17.99 and then you need to add the beverages.  I like the Cheesecake Factory because their menu is so huge they definitely have something for everyone.  I think it is great if you decide to take your friends there for your birthday, but I don't think you need to pay for their movie tickets.  After all, it is your birthday and they should do something for you.

Answer 2

2 points plz?

Answer 3

For 6 people, your bill, including tip, could end up being around 200$.  A few appetizers - that's 30$, then everyone's entree, that's around 80-110$ for 6, then drinks - maybe another 30$, then a tip for your server- 20% or 15% of the total bill, about 30 some dollars?  It all depends on what everyone orders, but it could end up being about 200 bucks.

I don't think it's unreasonable to have everyone pay for their own meal and their own movie ticket. That's what my daughter and her friends do.  If you are renting out a place or have something set up like that, then it's typical that you would pay for that, but if it's going out to eat, I think it's okay that everyone pays their own way.  Besides, it's your birthday!  People usually treat the birthday girl to dinner, not the other way around!

Happy birthday!

Answer 4

I think you should invite them, but let them know that if the bill goes over $200 they will have to help out..   you can keep the bill lower by sharing menu items..  they are all huge portions and if you don't share there will be tons of leftovers anyway..

cheesecake factory is not cheap and it is generous of you to invite them out in the first place..  I am sure no one will think you cheap if those who come to the movies after must pay for themselves..  but personally after a meal like cheesecake factory I'd rather walk around..