My experience at laurial plaza which is walking distance from my house is it is loud and I'm not sure on whether they take advance reservations. I don't believe so, but I'm not sure. The food is good

however next door at 1825 18th st. is a wonderful place called the caravan grill, which is persian, has a wonderful buffet and also a lovely outside garden if the weather is nice. It also handles groups and it would be much easier to talk there 518-0444