I recently went here for a Christmas party and was very underwhelmed. We were in the basement and the decor was absolutely gorgeous but that was the best part of the evening.
When I heard this is where we were going I got excited for Moroccan food but was met with the "Let's keep white people happy" banquet menu that included chicken and waffles, eggplant parmesan, and creme brûlée. It was $55 a head and absolutely not worth with it.
The food was not terrible by any means, it was actually quite tasty in fact, but the portions were a complete joke. The best way to describe it would be fine dining presentation with Jack Astor's quality. Small amounts of food piled high on large plates (the chicken supreme for example included about 2oz of chicken breast or half of a half chicken breast) and the food although good was NOT anywhere close to fine dining.
The party I was in was about 35-40 people and the staff did try their absolute hardest but honestly had no clue how to handle a party this size. They were uncoordinated, looked and acted really stressed (I honestly don't blame them) and were stuck in a world somewhere between trying to pull off something that resembled proper service and not crying. They gave us 1 server to take the order of that many people and the poor girl tried but my god did she look overwhelmed. I'm a reasonable person and strongly believe that this was not the staffs fault at all. It was management's fault. If your staff can't handle a party of 40, either train them properly or don't take the party.
The kitchen was also a disaster that couldn't handle a party as large as ours. We had 3 tables and people at the first table had finished eating their entrees before mine had even been brought out of the kitchen. The menu was prefixed 5 course and came out in waves according to who ordered what option but it was clear that whoever was in the kitchen just couldn't keep up. Again, management's problem.
I really do feel for the staff that has to deal with such a poorly run operation and honestly hope that things get better for them. Beyond that, I would not recommend a banquet or large party at this place at all, but I can't speak to what their regular menu or service is like. I'm sure it's better so I would give them a chance there.