Happy Snail at Aventura

Come join Happy Snail for Dinner at Aventura! 🐌🍷🍽️

Aventura has long been one of Ann Arbor’s great restaurants—known for inventive tapas, spectacular cocktails, and a standout wine list.

Set menu + pricing (for large parties):
Because we’ll likely be a large group (12+), Aventura requires a set menu for the table. That means the price is fairly inflexible, but the menu is generous: appetizers, tapas, paella, and dessert.
There are typically three price tiers: $50, $60, or $70 per person for food (I’m currently assuming this includes tax and gratuity—I'll confirm).
When you compare this to other options in the area, it’s actually quite reasonable for a weekend event. Group dining isn’t like showing up as a party of two—restaurants won’t hold space for 20 people unless the spending level makes sense. I’m doing my best to keep a rotating lineup of great venues and great food at a price that’s workable for everyone. My low-key hope is that someday we’ll have extra funds to help subsidize folks who feel uncomfortable spending much on food.

RSVPs really matter:
Because our headcount affects seating and staffing, an accurate RSVP is huge. Life happens—people cancel, sometimes someone brings a friend last minute—and that’s totally okay. The key is keeping the restaurant’s count reliable, so if your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as you can.

Billing + reimbursement (important logistics):
Most places don’t split checks for large parties, so this dinner will likely be billed to me. I’m happy to organize it and pay up front, but prompt reimbursement is what makes it possible to keep doing these events—so we can keep things smooth and avoid the awkward “chasing people down” part afterward.
Please understand: event planning is an adventure. It’s basically impossible to book a weekend sit-down meal in Ann Arbor for a large group and keep it inexpensive—but I really believe this is a great value for what Aventura offers.
And honestly… while making the reservation I had a few bites and my mouth basically exploded with flavor. 😄

I really hope you can make it. I’m looking forward to a great meal and a relaxed night of connection with you all.