Top California Dinner Party Venues

• Spaces for 54-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Mount Shasta Resort sits on 126 acres at the base of Mount Shasta in Northern California, offering a full-service all-season resort setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. The property features an 18-hole golf course, lakeside and woodside chalet lodging, a day spa, and the Highland House Restaurant, which overlooks the mountain and surrounding forest. Three event spaces accommodate a range of group sizes. The Highland Room seats up to 54 guests for indoor dinners and receptions, while the Siskiyou Room — the resort's largest indoor venue — handles gatherings of up to 130. For larger outdoor events, the resort's open-air event area accommodates up to 300 guests with Mount Shasta as a natural backdrop. The resort's events team coordinates everything from ceremony setup and day-prior rehearsal to catering through the on-site restaurant and equipment rental including audio-visual systems. Outdoor wedding packages run seasonally from May through October, and indoor packages are available year-round.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

BeachCliff Villas was created specifically for you. Each accommodation, as well as our hospitality and amenities, has been designed to make your stay as delightful and peaceful as possible. We hope that our meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout your stay. ​ The Beachcliff Villas is a multi-unit property in San Diego's Ocean Beach district, located along Sunset Cliffs. It can be rented in its entirety or in individual units. We can also cater to special events. Our home has panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, front-row seats to stunning sunsets, and a large yard with a casual, relaxing atmosphere to enjoy. The core of Ocean Beach is a short walk away. Enjoy the shops, restaurants, bars, main beaches, and bustling activities before returning to The Beachcliff Villas and its tranquil setting. Our position, perched on the edge of Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, is a must-see for both visitors and residents of San Diego.

• Spaces for 35-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces

Old Venice has been family owned and run for 42 years and is the ideal spot to spend time with those you care about. Please use the form on our website to request information about your upcoming event. Two weeks ahead to your event, we require a final menu. The catering menu can be found on the website. Following the completion of the menu, a contract will be written and delivered to you via email for perusal. The contract must be signed and returned at least one week before the event. At least two weeks before the event, the final guest count must be determined. The restaurant will be prepared to serve up to 5% (5%) of the total guest count, or ten (10) dishes (whichever is fewer). OUR COVERED PATIO HAS ROOM FOR 25-35 PEOPLE. OUR OPEN PATIO HAS ROOM FOR 35-50 PEOPLE. EACH PATIO HAS A CAPACITY OF UP TO 100 GUESTS.

• Spaces for 200-3,000 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

San José Museum of Art (SJMA) occupies a landmark position on the Plaza de Cesar Chavez in the heart of downtown San José, California. Founded in 1969 by artists and community leaders, the museum has grown into Silicon Valley's premier modern and contemporary art institution, earning re-accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums — a distinction held by fewer than 1,200 of the nation's 33,000 museums and just 78 in California. The museum's event program spans four distinct rental configurations, accommodating groups from intimate gatherings to full-buyout celebrations of up to 500 guests. Events take place amid a collection of more than 2,700 works and a rotating exhibition calendar that draws roughly 100,000 visitors a year. Rental packages include access to the New Wing, the Historic Wing, or both — each with its own combination of lobby space, gallery areas, and the Skybridge or café — as well as the Charlotte Wendel Education Center for daytime functions. An optional outdoor add-on brings guests to the Circle of Palms Plaza. Catering is handled through an approved vendor list, with exclusive beverage service provided by Mezcal Restaurant. Docent-led art tours are available as an add-on for groups seeking a more immersive experience.

• Spaces for 50-130 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) occupies a landmark building at 705 Front Street in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, California. As the cultural hub of Santa Cruz County, the MAH brings together bilingual exhibitions, community events, and educational programming in a setting equally suited to private gatherings and celebrations. The museum's rentable spaces range from intimate to expansive, accommodating groups of 20 to 200 guests across five distinct areas. The 1,200-square-foot Atrium offers floor-to-ceiling windows and a projection system for receptions and presentations, while the Kincentricity Garden provides 1,800 square feet of lush outdoor space ideal for wedding ceremonies and seated dinners. The rooftop Sculpture Garden — the only rentable rooftop in Downtown Santa Cruz — and the indoor/outdoor Garden Room round out the venue's versatile offerings. Each rental includes complimentary use of the in-house sound system, rectangle and cocktail tables, folding chairs, and one dedicated MAH staff member. Couples and event planners will find the museum's distinctive blend of art, history, and community spirit a memorable backdrop for any occasion.

• Spaces for 185-225 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Resort
• 1 Waterfront

Convict Lake Resort sits at 7,850 feet in the Eastern Sierra, just outside Mammoth Lakes, California, on the shores of a glacially carved lake surrounded by Mt. Morrison and Laurel Mountain. Operating under a Special Use Permit from the Inyo National Forest, the resort has welcomed guests since 1929 and earned recognition as an award-winning wedding venue in one of California's most scenic mountain settings. The property hosts weddings, vow renewals, quinceañeras, anniversaries, birthday parties, and private celebrations, accommodating gatherings from 30 to 185 guests. Ceremony sites include the Aspen Grove, set beneath a canopy of aspen trees, and the Mountain View Site, which frames the surrounding peaks. Both locations open onto the lake and its dramatic ridgeline backdrop. Convict Lake Resort provides full event coordination from initial planning through breakdown, including timeline creation, vendor recommendations, customized floorplan design, and on-site coordination throughout the event. In-house catering and beverage service are available through Morrison's Restaurant & Bar, with a complimentary spring tasting offered to booked couples.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

For conferences and training sessions, choose from over 12,000 square feet of meeting space. Enjoy a dynamic downtown location with corporations, lively eating, and high-end shopping. With teleconferencing, AV equipment, projectors, and Wi-Fi, stay connected in our meeting spaces. With the support of our planning and catering specialists, create a smooth event from start to finish. Our modern wedding venues, which include a polished ballroom and a big outdoor terrace, allow you to dance all night. Dream weddings aren't spontaneous; they're well planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners have been specially trained to assist you. Each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner has completed rigorous courses and is certified to plan weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can assist you in determining an overarching vision for your wedding and executing each detail based on experience, training, tradition, and old-fashioned intuition. Setting an event budget, selecting a cuisine, planning table settings, and securing florists, photographers, a band, and other entertainment for the big day are all part of the process.

• Spaces for 300-550 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate

When it comes to hosting a charming "destination" wedding, even if you live in the area, our venue is unmatched. Our All-Inclusive Package includes rentals, your choice of four beautifully manicured event spaces, and the ability to select from a variety of customizable catering menus to meet your specific needs. We pre-approve all of our vendors, which makes the planning process incredibly simple. Organizing events at the Camarillo Ranch is the responsibility of Command Performance, a team of professionals with a wealth of experience and knowledge. With a combined event experience of more than 50 years, you can rest assured that you are in good hands! In addition to weddings, we specialize in corporate functions and retreats at the ranch, as well as social events, private parties, and other types of gatherings at the ranch. We'd be delighted to assist you in turning your initial ideas into a spectacular event! Our beautiful venue is located in the city of Camarillo, in the state of California. This historic ranch, built in the early 1900s, can accommodate up to 1,000 guests for weddings, social gatherings, corporate events, and other special occasions. Adolfo Camarillo, the man himself, was the catalyst for everything.

• Spaces for 175 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Hello, and thank you for visiting our website! We are an Oakland-based incubator kitchen with a mission to help local food producers. We rent our large Ivy and tree-lined venue to support that purpose by hosting a variety of outstanding events. Our entire location is 6000 square feet and contains a cafe, full commercial kitchen, conference room for additional preparation space, and a big outside patio with gentle hanging lights, ideal for larger seated meals and parties. This rental is for the entire downstairs space, as well as our upstairs office, which can be used as a staging/dressing room. Seated - 175 guests, Standing - 400 guests. Weddings, dancing, birthday and graduation parties, offsite company meetings, picture shoots, live music (always welcome until 10pm), and local beer and wine are just a few of the events we have held. Spaces included: Huge outdoor courtyard with warm bistro lighting (seats up to 175) Cafe with custom hardwood bar Huge light filled commercial kitchen. It is ideal for caterers, but it is also lovely enough to be included in the event for attendees. We are a 10-minute walk from the BART station, and we are in a secure and welcoming neighborhood with several local makers and small businesses. Please contact us if you have any additional questions; we are looking forward to seeing what you come up with in our area! Details: -Street parking available, as well as several paid garages within 2 blocks -Additional meeting/dressing room space is available as an add-on below -Close proximity to great after-party bars for all you party animals -Live music welcome until 10pm -Several different indoor and outdoor spaces included to create a more interesting/dynamic event

• Spaces for 250 Guests

La Quinta Country Club is a member-owned private club set in the Coachella Valley at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains in La Quinta, California. Founded in 1959 with a championship golf course designed by Lawrence M. Hughes, the club was dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1960 and has hosted The American Express (formerly the Bob Hope Classic) on the PGA Tour for more than six decades. The 35,000-square-foot clubhouse was reconstructed in 2009 and refreshed in 2023 with interiors inspired by a refined "Santa Barbara" aesthetic, offering panoramic views of the golf course, gardens, and surrounding mountain ranges. The club has earned Elite Status from the Distinguished Club Award, placing it among the top 3% of private clubs globally. Dining options include a casual grill, elegant dining rooms, a lounge and bar, private dining spaces, patio seating, and the Chef's Table — each available for private event hosting alongside weddings, private parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and other celebrations. The club accommodates a broad range of social gatherings and is available for event inquiries through its dedicated events team, led by Clubhouse Manager Tom Emison, reachable at 760-972-4892.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Vineyard
• 1 space at this venue

Bare Ranch by Michael David Winery is a historic estate nestled among nearly 200 acres of vineyards in the heart of Lodi wine country. The property centers on a Craftsman-style home built in 1903, with grounds that include a wandering stream, waterfall, botanical garden, and a distinctive stone wall — together offering a richly scenic setting for private celebrations, five miles from the Michael David Winery tasting room. The estate accommodates up to 250 guests for outdoor ceremonies and receptions, with multiple areas across the grounds available for ceremony and reception use. The weekend rental package includes tables and chairs, a dance floor, and a tent, along with a separate prep room for caterers. A preferred caterers list is provided, and an event supervisor is available to help coordinate all details. Bare Ranch is a property of Michael David Winery, a family-operated operation spanning six generations in the San Joaquin Delta appellation. The estate also produces estate Chardonnay grapes used in the winery's sparkling wine program.

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Bates Nut Farm is a family-owned, 100-acre working farm nestled in the scenic hills of Valley Center, California — about 40 miles north of San Diego. Founded in 1921 when Gilbert and Beatrice Bates established Walnut Slope Ranch, the property has been operated by the same family for more than a century and today welcomes visitors year-round to its country store, farm zoo, picnic areas, and boutique. The farm's outdoor grounds serve as a distinctive backdrop for private events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, birthday celebrations, fundraisers, family reunions, and picnics. The ceremony area is shaded by rows of mature mulberry trees, while the adjacent garden stage area — framed by lush green hedges and flowering plants — accommodates receptions and larger gatherings. Events are not booked mid-September through October, when the farm transitions to its annual pumpkin patch season. Situated on a working agricultural property with more than a century of history, Bates Nut Farm offers an outdoor event setting that is uncommon in the greater San Diego region.

• Spaces for 80-250 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 5 Outdoor Spaces
• 9 Total Spaces

Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain offer alpine wedding experiences across fourteen venues in the Eastern Sierra of California — seven ceremony locations and seven reception spaces spanning two mountain resorts. Set within the dramatic landscape of the Sierra Nevada, the venues range from the glacier-formed summit of Mammoth Mountain at 11,053 feet to the lakeside timber chapel at Twin Lakes and the rustic June Mountain Chalet, accessible by chairlift in the June Lake Loop, 20 minutes north of Mammoth Lakes. The wedding program spans a wide range of capacities: intimate gatherings of 80 guests at Camp High Sierra's historic lodge or The Mill ski cabin, larger receptions of 125 at the June Mountain Chalet, and celebrations of up to 250 guests at McCoy Station's indoor space, reached by gondola at 9,630 feet. Canyon Lodge accommodates up to 150 guests and is available May through November. Ceremony-only sites include the Forest Chapel, an enchanting timber chapel positioned across an arched footbridge at Twin Lakes, and the open-air Mammoth Summit, reachable by the Panorama Gondola year-round. All wedding packages include professional banquet staff, gondola or chairlift access as applicable, linens, place settings, tables, chairs, a dance floor, and a custom venue diagram. In-house catering is provided through Chef's Table Catering, with menu selection beginning three to four months before the wedding date. The weddings team coordinates planning from initial inquiry through day-of event management, providing floor plans, operational timelines, and a list of recommended local vendors.

• Spaces for 125-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Country Garden Caterers is a full-service catering and event venue housed in a historic building on North Main Street in Santa Ana, California. The structure dates to the late 1920s, when it served as the AAA Headquarters and Service Station, and has hosted private events since the late 1970s. Its distinctive character comes from the original brick facade, terra cotta tile floors, stained-glass windows, antique oak bar, mezzanine, and old-fashioned street lamp that remain intact throughout the main hall. The venue accommodates up to 125 guests for ceremonies and receptions, offering an included rental period with round tables, Chiavari chairs, a full bar with host or no-host options, and a dedicated dance area. A signature touch is the ringing of the Mission Wedding Bell, a tradition woven into many celebrations held here. Beyond weddings, Country Garden Caterers hosts corporate events, cocktail parties, holiday celebrations, and film shoots. An in-house team handles catering, cake design, décor, and day-of coordination, giving clients a single point of contact from planning through cleanup.

• Spaces for 50-400 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

Our facility can accommodate a wide range of private events such as weddings, business events, birthday and bridal showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, conferences, and more. To avoid having to wash dishes at night for her large family or having to eat hamburger helper (her brother's favorite dish to cook), Linda traded dish duties with her siblings for cooking duties, and developed an intense passion for planning menus, creating recipes, and putting on dinners and events for her family of 15 children. Linda is the mother of 15 children. In her adolescence, she could frequently be found in bookshops reading cookbooks, and she had a cherished memory of reading "The French Laundry Cookbook" for the first time from cover to cover when it was originally published. She made the decision to attend a cooking school shortly after, having no idea that it would turn out to be a career choice. Having been born and reared in Argentina to an American father and a French mother, she comes from a diverse background of cultures and experiences, which contributes to the diverse range of flavors she enjoys putting into her dishes. She moved to the Bay Area when she was 17 years old in order to attend culinary school in San Francisco. After stays in New York and Kansas City, she returned to the Bay Area and began performing at some of the city's most prestigious restaurants, including Masa's, Campton Place, The French Laundry, and Michael Mina's, among others.

• Spaces for 125-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

ZLAC Rowing Club is the oldest women’s rowing club in the world – and is the perfect place to host a unique and unforgettable celebration. Located on Sail Bay on the north shore of Mission Bay in beautiful San Diego, ZLAC Rowing Club offers a unique setting for your next event. A traditional Craftsman style designed by Lilian Rice and built in 1932 with a unique redwood interior, historic rowing décor, and scenic view of Mission Bay, the clubhouse is the ideal setting for any type of special celebration, wedding or corporate gathering, ZLAC Rowing Club has hosted wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, reunions, birthday parties, conferences, off-site meetings, presentations, retirement parties, award ceremonies, banquets, fundraisers, retreats, and more.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Total Spaces

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection occupies a 14-floor historic building in the heart of downtown Sacramento, completed in 1925 and designed by architect George Selland. The hotel's décor draws from the city's role as California's capital, weaving political references and early 20th-century detail throughout the property. It sits steps from the State Capitol and carries a 99/100 Walk Score, making it a natural gathering point for guests arriving from across the region. The hotel offers 9,471 square feet of event space across multiple rooms, accommodating groups from intimate boardroom meetings to receptions of up to 250 guests. The Metropolitan Terrace, at 3,000 square feet, serves as the flagship event space and features floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Sacramento skyline. The Plaza Park Ballroom provides a second large-format option at 2,280 square feet, while the Scandal Lounge offers a more relaxed setting with bold furnishings suited to cocktail receptions and social gatherings. Catering for all events is provided by the on-site Grange Restaurant & Bar, whose cuisine appears in the MICHELIN Guide under Executive Chef Erik Dandee. The Citizen Hotel is certified as an LGBTQ+-friendly venue and holds on-site audiovisual support through Pinnacle Live.

• Spaces for 110 Guests

The Golf Club at Rio Vista is a golf course and event venue located at 1000 Summerset Drive in Rio Vista, California, set along lush green fairways with views of the surrounding landscape. The property features the Monarch Grill restaurant alongside dedicated event spaces designed to host gatherings of all sizes — from intimate banquets to full wedding receptions. Two primary event areas serve private events: a spacious outdoor patio and a large private dining hall, both of which can be configured to create a custom experience for each group. The venue accommodates a range of occasions, including weddings, corporate outings, charitable fundraisers, and private banquets. On-site catering is provided through the Monarch Grill, with food service options ranging from casual box lunches to formal dinner service. Complimentary parking is available on the grounds.

• Spaces for 40-180 Guests
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Gardens

Hakone Estate and Gardens is one of the oldest residential-style Japanese gardens open to the public in the Western Hemisphere, established in 1915 on 18 acres in Saratoga, California, at the edge of the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking Silicon Valley. The estate combines authentic Asian gardens, historic buildings, and a serene natural setting that sets it apart from conventional event venues in the Bay Area. Three event spaces accommodate gatherings of varying sizes, from intimate dinners to outdoor receptions of up to 180 guests. The Madrone Mound, an outdoor reception area tented from late fall through mid-spring, hosts evening events for up to 180 guests. The Cultural Exchange Center seats up to 50 guests for dinner and opens onto an outdoor viewing deck, while the Lower House (Dry Garden House) offers a more intimate setting for up to 40 guests. Ceremony and reception areas are wheelchair accessible. Hakone welcomes weddings, receptions, corporate events, and special occasions. Outside caterers are permitted with approval, and guests enjoy full access to the surrounding gardens throughout their event.

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Many various types of events and celebrations can be held at The Chardonnay Golf Club & Vineyards, and it is the ideal setting for them all. When planning a holiday party, quinceanera, bar mitzvah or wine tasting event, the Chardonnay Golf Club can assist you with every aspect of the planning and execution of your event, down to the smallest detail. Allow our friendly and skilled staff to demonstrate how simple and enjoyable event planning can be. On the grounds of the Chardonnay Golf Club & Vineyards, we have witnessed hundreds of weddings, many of which were held on our property. Each and every wedding that takes place at the Chardonnay Golf Club & Vineyards is a memorable occasion for both us and the couples that tie the knot here. In the heart of the "Napa Valley," the Chardonnay Golf Club is the ideal "Napa Valley" setting for a memorable, beautiful wedding. The club has two wedding sites, each with its own distinct and compelling appeal, making it the ideal "Napa Valley" place for a memorable, elegant wedding. Despite the fact that our wedding facilities are surrounded by more than 150 acres of vineyards and a gorgeous golf course, they do not have what most facilities do - houses. At Chardonnay, all you can see is the splendor of nature, including lengthy panoramas and breathtaking sunsets, and nothing else. In order to accommodate events with 100 to 400 guests, we have a selection of venues that can accommodate your needs flawlessly. In addition to our venues, our Catering Team, which is overseen by an incredible Executive Chef, will provide you with the food you desire while maintaining a high level of service. We received a positive comment from a recent bride, who stated, "If the food at Chardonnay was the standard for weddings, we wouldn't be able to complain about wedding meals."