We have had a few and they are a good way to meet other CDC members. One suggestion, even though I am a Cracker Barrel fan, I would pick a restaurant, maybe a local owner, that can give you a private room or area to meet. We had a table off from the crowd so it was easier to talk back and forth as opposed to being out in the middle of the room.
Just a thought for what it is worth.
Good luck, they are a lot of fun, especially when the weather is too crappy(pun intended) to fish.