Fun, imaginative and affordable restaurant in theatre district for 20 something diners

Dear Dbird,

Dear Ddird,

Many thanks got yout suggestion. My mother is member of the Lotos Club through the Cosmo Club in D.C. I will check this out. I've been for drinks and the Club is lovely.

Saladdressing

If you know of an attractive, intimate space, possibly a private room for a book group with the author in Manhattan. I was thinking something with an exotic twist, oysters? mid range to a little pricey.Approximately 10 people. Many thanks, new to Chowhound.