Top Cambridge Dinner Party Venues

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

The Eustis Estate, built in 1878 by renowned Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, is on eighty acres of magnificent terrain at the base of the Blue Hills. The Eustis Estate is a historic landmark unlike any other in the Greater Boston area, with remarkable, preserved architectural design features. This spot is a fantastic natural location for an event because of its spectacular surroundings. A tent for up to 200 people can be set up on the property. There are also events that are exclusive to the mansion. The site is open for functions from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with additional setup and dismantle time available. Explore a unique example of late-nineteenth-century architecture and design that has survived. The Eustis Estate, designed in 1878 by renowned Boston architect W. Ralph Emerson, is on eighty acres of magnificent terrain at the base of the Blue Hills. The Eustis Estate is a historic landmark unlike any other in the Greater Boston area, with remarkable, intact architectural and design elements. The Eustis Estate, a Gilded Age mansion and landscape less than 10 miles from downtown Boston, is the perfect location for your wedding, corporate event, or private party. You may choose from two different rental types: tented event rentals and mansion-only rentals. The rental fee includes the following items: Use of the property on an exclusive basis Meeting with your caterer on-site to plan Deliveries are coordinated. The Eustis Estate works with a variety of vendors and is happy to help choose the right people for you.

• Spaces for 20-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Country Clubs

Needham Golf Club is a private, member-owned club incorporated in 1923 and set on nearly 50 acres of town land in Needham, Massachusetts. The course was designed by Wayne Stiles — a disciple of Donald Ross — and first opened for play in 1901. The current clubhouse, completed in 2011, offers a comfortable setting with a grill room and a covered deck overlooking the first and ninth holes. The club's Function Room accommodates up to 150 guests for events ranging from weddings and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs to corporate retreats and milestone celebrations, with a dance floor available for events that call for it. A smaller Grill Room seats up to 20 guests for more intimate gatherings. An in-house chef and professional food and beverage team handle all catering, with custom menus developed for each event. Non-members are welcome to host events at the club with a member sponsor.

• Spaces for 180 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Imagine getting married in a quiet setting surrounded by beautifully groomed gardens with breathtaking views of the Blue Hills as the backdrop to your special day. You will find the Tirrell Room here, where elegance and perfection are combined in a regal and romantic environment. Our whole focus is on providing each and every couple with the most amazing wedding experience possible. Starting with the moment you walk through the double French doors and into the foyer of The Tirrell Area, you will be greeted with our exquisitely designed reception room. Through floor-to-ceiling windows, take in the splendor of natural light and the breathtaking views of our exquisite, well-manicured landscape surrounded by the majesty of The Blue Hills. The Tirrell Room can comfortably accommodate up to 300 people. Additionally, you will have your own private bridal suite as well as a pleasant and relaxed photo room adjacent to the reception area as a welcome gift from the venue. We have a gorgeous white Gazebo right outside our reception room, nestled among our wonderfully planted grounds, which would be a wonderful location for your wedding ceremony. PACKAGES FOR WEDDINGS The Tirrell Room provides you with an optional complete and traditional wedding package that is designed to ease your wedding planning while still allowing you to make all of the options that are unique to your own style and preference. Our wedding package is pretty comprehensive... and reasonably priced. This saves you significant time because everything for the package will be ordered by your Wedding Coordinator here at the Tirrell Room on your behalf. Please take a look at some of the feedback from prior wedding parties. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Seasons 52 is a seasonal grill and wine bar with a cuisine that changes with the seasons. Ingredients are harvested at their peak and processed with care to bring out their natural flavors. Seasons 52 offers over 100 wines and artisanal cocktails, so there's always something fresh to try. Our Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture provides a warm, friendly ambiance for social gatherings and business meetings alike, from our chef's table to semi-private spaces and private dining rooms. Seasons 52 Restaurant in Burlington, Massachusetts, is the place to go for seasonal fare and 52 wines by the glass. Our menu varies seasonally to include 100 percent fresh produce, and everything we make is oak-fire grilled and brick oven roasted (with no fryer in sight), so everything is flavorful and naturally lighter. In the summer, savor Wild Alaskan Salmon and Sweet Corn, while in the winter, enjoy Florida Stone Crabs and California Golden Beets. Try a soup or salad with one of our famous flatbreads for lunch. We are excited to see you. We will assist you in hosting an event that is both easy and memorable, whether it is for business or pleasure. Our warm, pleasant semi-private and private dining rooms, as well as the small Chef's Table, may accommodate up to 113 guests. Our seasonal menu can be tailored for your lunch, dinner, or evening event, with popular and next-generation wines hand-picked to complement the dishes. Let's get to work. FEATURES - A personal event planner - Personalized menus - Our Sommelier's wine pairing suggestions - Room lighting, sound, and temperature can all be customized - Free valet parking is available. And that's only the beginning!

• Spaces for 20-150 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

For your next party or conference, treat yourself to authentic Italian hospitality. All parts of preparing social parties, family gatherings, weddings, or business meetings will be coordinated by our skilled hospitality team. Tuscan Kitchen is not a venue for events. We're not the same. Our elegant event spaces are designed to provide an exclusive setting in which to entertain your guests with great service and artisan cuisine in a lovely, stylish setting. Our chef will create a menu tailored to each guest's specific needs, budget, and preferences. We don't have standard function menus that accommodate everyone. We design custom menus and an event program using the same artisan cuisine that we serve in our restaurant. Our private dining and event rooms were created to provide guests with a flexible location for gatherings of 20 to 220 people. Our private dining area and friendly hospitality will make your next occasion genuinely unforgettable, whether it's a family style dinner for 12 or a dinner party for 150. Sicily and Toscana can be combined to seat up to 100 people for a sit-down meal and 170 people for a cocktail party. All of our event venues are equipped with cutting-edge technology, including iPod connections, Blu-ray DVD players, and plasma TVs. In Italy, a real Artisan mixes simplicity with time-honored scratch preparation using the finest ingredients. Enter a world of regional Italian cooking at Tuscan Kitchen, where we celebrate culinary traditions from all throughout Italy. Our cooks prepare everything in-house at Tuscan Kitchen and Tuscan Market. All of our pastas are prepared to order, our bread is baked fresh every day in our artisan bakery, and our desserts are handcrafted by professional pastry chefs.

Experience the pinnacle of private dining at Mooo Burlington, where we excel in orchestrating impeccable intimate gatherings, corporate events, and special celebrations within a timeless and sophisticated ambiance. Our venue features three exquisitely designed spaces, ideal for corporate functions, milestone celebrations, and holiday events. The decor, characterized by soothing shades of grey and sleek wood flooring, sets the perfect stage for unforgettable dining experiences. The space is further elevated by a dynamic design, modern lighting, and a visually captivating wine room, creating an atmosphere of refined luxury. Our dedicated events team, paired with a carefully curated menu, ensures that every private dining experience is distinctive and exclusive.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood restaurant in Burlington, near the Prudential Center, Hynes Convention Center, and Copley Place, offers a stylish fine dining experience. To accompany great steaks hand-cut in house and exquisite seafood flown in fresh daily, we offer an extensive range of fine wines and hand-crafted cocktails. At our restaurant, we try to make each guest's visit unforgettable and to provide a world-class dining experience to downtown Boston. Sip on inventive hand-crafted cocktails with attitude while eating signature tapas in The V Lounge. Join us tonight for an amazing dinner. We're located at 50 South Avenue. Whether you're commemorating a personal achievement or hoping for a successful meeting, working with us is for individuals who value meticulous planning. Book a private or semi-private room here, and our Private Dining Managers will expertly guide you through every detail to ensure that your celebration is really memorable and stress free. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER - A personal event planner - Personalized menus tailored to your tastes and preferences - Wine pairing suggestions - Valet parking - Webcasting and other cutting-edge media technology - A sophisticated private dining experience for both lunch and dinner We have the technology you need to make your presentations stunning, whatever your meeting requirements are. The majority of our rooms have high-definition plasma TV screens with cable, huge projection screens with LCD projectors, laser pointers, and other amenities. If you need equipment that we don't have on-site, we can usually get it for you. Reach out today! We can’t wait to host your next event.

• Spaces for 80-130 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

You've arrived to the ideal place if you're planning an intimate seated dinner or a cocktail reception – welcome to S&W Wellesley. Choose from or combine our three versatile and recently remodeled private dining rooms, or purchase the entire venue. Your event will go off without a hitch thanks to free parking, complimentary WiFi, and an on-site planner. Enjoy a working dinner or lunch meeting in one of our private rooms or on one of our wide, heated patios. REMOTE / IN-HOUSE MEETING TECHNOLOGY: With secure, private Wi-Fi reserved for Private Event participants, we have the space and technology to conduct remote meetings or video chats with colleagues across the world. Schedule a full-day conference or retreat with catered breaks. S&W WILL COME TO YOU: The experience can be brought to your office by Smith & Wollensky. Our whole menu, including USDA Prime Steaks, fresh seafood, and wine, may be ordered online and picked up or delivered. Let's get creative and send USDA Prime Steaks, premium S&W Wines, and trademark steak knives to your clients! Let's chat about all of the S&W adventures we can have together! Everything we do starts with the steak, and at Smith & Wollensky, our chefs work hard to make it the best steak you've ever had. We are not afraid of failure; it is how we achieve what we do as a team, and we enjoy it. This is what we call 'swagger.' “Our steaks are hand butchered and dry aged on site, 100% essential to ensure the very best quality" - Matt King, Head Chef

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

The Pierce House is a lovely historic house set on more than 30 quiet acres of pastoral rolling lawns, trees, and ponds, only 30 minutes west of Boston. Pierce House, which was built in 1900 and is located in the Historic District of Lincoln, Massachusetts, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The venue welcomes the local community and beyond as a place for year-round recreation, weddings, corporate and social events, art shows, car shows, summer concerts, and movie filming, among other things, in keeping with the wishes of John H. Pierce, who bequeathed the mansion and property to the Town of Lincoln. Drumlin Farm, deCordova Museum, Minute Man National Park, and Walden Pond Reservation are all located in the Lincoln community. Pierce House has a "recommended" vendor list that our Director, Victoria, has hand-selected. All of the suppliers on our list have previously worked at Pierce House, are aware of our policies and procedures, and have previously delivered excellent service, employees, and management. If you choose a vendor that isn't on our list, have them contact Victoria at Victoria@piercehouse.com to arrange a site visit. The Pierce House rental includes an 8-hour rental period (2 hour set up, 5 hour event, 1 hour breakdown). There are also (2) two 8-foot tables, (6) six 6-foot tables, (2) two 4-foot tables, 37 maroon cloth folding chairs, ten grey cloth folding chairs, five restrooms, WIFI, parking, and different antique tables available for your usage. The Pierce House only hosts one event each day, allowing each client to create their own personalized experience! When it comes to DJs, we strongly advise our clients to choose from our "APPROVED" DJ and Band list. If you want to hire a non-approved DJ or band, you must schedule a sound check with Victoria ahead of the event to ensure that they are in compliance with Pierce House noise levels.

• Spaces for 40-60 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

From birthday parties to board meetings, our private and semi-private dining rooms are the ideal setting for your next gathering. Our dedicated group dining coordinators will plan and personalize your event to ensure that it is a memorable occasion for everyone involved. PATIO Seating capacity is 40 people. Number of people attending the cocktail reception: 60 The ability to be completely enclosed when fully covered. Heaters and ceiling fans are included. A Personal Event Coordinator is someone who organizes events for you. Menus that are tailored to your preferences Wine pairing suggestions Control of the lighting, sound, and temperature in the room on an individual basis ROOM FOR COMMON WEALTH Seating capacity is 24 people. The Cocktail Reception begins at 30 minutes. A Personal Event Coordinator is someone who organizes events for you. Menus that are tailored to your preferences Wine pairing suggestions Control of the lighting, sound, and temperature in the room on an individual basis Complimentary Audio-Visual Greetings from the newly opened American bar and grill. Indulge in hand-crafted cocktails and a refreshing, modern menu that draws inspiration from bold flavors and fresh ingredients at Del Frisco's Grille, which elevates any night out. Step into an inviting and stylish environment that has been designed to provide an incredible experience that will elevate any lunch date, happy hour, or night out to a whole new level of excellence. Nothing could be easier or more delicious than planning your next event! We are pleased to announce that Del Frisco's Grille now accepts online orders for all of your event catering needs!

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 3 Total Spaces

Set on 1,200 acres of woodland, ponds, and trails in Westwood, Massachusetts, Hale Education has offered outdoor gathering spaces for more than a century. Founded in 1918 as a private nonprofit, the organization makes its natural grounds available for weddings, corporate retreats, holiday parties, and private celebrations of all kinds. Event facilities span several distinct settings. North Beach stretches 300 feet along 55-acre Noanet Pond with sunset views, a pavilion, and room for up to 200 guests. The Orchard & Barn pairs a charming barn structure with an apple orchard and butterfly garden, accommodating up to 100. Powissett Lodge brings the gathering indoors with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, a fireplace, a full kitchen, and a deck — all handicap-accessible — for groups of up to 100. Hale can recommend event vendors who know the property well, giving planners a head start on building a team suited to the setting.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

When groups from all across Massachusetts and New Hampshire seek a unique spot to celebrate, they come to The Melting Pot. There is no better place to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions. Our interactive tables and heated fondue as the centerpiece of the party bring big life events like reunions, graduations, and rehearsal dinners/bachelorette parties together. Make your visit to the Melting Pot extra special. We have something for every special occasion, whether you're celebrating a significant milestone or just because. All of the below celebration packages can be ordered ahead of time (at least 24 hours in advance) and will be ready for you at your table when you arrive. Make your Melting Pot experience exactly how you want it, no matter what your needs or budget are. Our management team will walk you through all of the sweet and savory options on our huge party menu, which may be customized. Our Bedford venue features a private dining room with a lovely fireplace and state-of-the-art video technology for immaculate presentations at your next corporate event or holiday party, which can accommodate up to 36 guests. We can open for huge lunch parties and bridal/baby showers even though we are a dinner-only venue. We have more than 175 seats and are conveniently located between Rt 3 and Rt 128/I95. Call us at (781) 791-0529 to get an early start on arranging your event, or browse our Large Party Menu on our website. We can’t wait to hear from you about your event!

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

In addition to sculptures in the landscape, deCordova's mission is to educate and delight visitors with contemporary art from New England and beyond. This is accomplished through both outdoor sculpture and museum exhibitions. The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, which opened in 1950 and spans 30 acres west of Boston, is the largest park of its kind in New England. It was the first of its kind in the country. In 2009, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum changed its name from deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park to deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum to emphasize its renewed focus on sculpture and to support the institution's goal of becoming a premier Sculpture Park. The name change was made to emphasize the institution's renewed focus on sculpture and to support the institution's goal of becoming a premier Sculpture Park. The Sculpture Park is home to more than 60 works of art, the majority of which are on loan to the Museum, and offers a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations by artists from around the world. On the inside, the Museum offers a diverse selection of changing exhibitions as well as innovative interpretive programming. Patrons of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum can participate in a variety of activities throughout the year, including snowshoe tours, yoga in the park, nature tours, curator and artist conversations, and a variety of special talks, screenings, and events. Lincoln Nursery School is located on the grounds of the deCordova Museum of Contemporary Art, making it the first preschool in the United States to be integrated into a contemporary art museum.

• Spaces for 225 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Coach grill is the perfect place for small private gatherings, group meals, corporate meetings, or rehearsal dinners, with chef-created menus to suit your needs. Throughout the restaurant, we can host private and semi-private parties of 10 to boisterous gatherings of 225 guests. Coach Grill has been dedicated to providing outstanding, five-star service and fine meals suited to each guest's individual interests since the 1930s. Coach Grill is part of the long-standing Wayland neighborhood and rests on the original site of the Red Coach Grill, a popular local hangout until it was destroyed by fire in the late 1970s. The Red Coach Grill was rebuilt decades later, and people returned as if reuniting with an old friend. This cherished New England institution, now known as Coach Grill as part of the Tavistock Restaurant Collection family of concepts, still serves the same elegant hospitality and exceptional cuisine as its ancestor, lighted by the warmth of its original stone hearth fireplace. It has been our joy to politely serve the New England comforts both appreciated by locals and admired by visitors for decades and years to come, as we are rooted in the Massachusetts community. “Best west suburban steak house. No question. Excellent steaks, fresh oysters, lively bar with bartenders who by themselves are worth the trip. Nice people” -Michael D. “I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. Food is excellent, service is exceptional. You will love your experience here... we did! It was all so good. Highly recommended!” -Haneen Y.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Bring your group to us for a memorable group dining experience. According to availability, Mission on the Bay can accommodate large groups for lunches and dinners, and can provide a complete restaurant buyout for private evening events (rates vary). Mission on the Bay collaborates closely with a select group of third-party vendors, who provide services such as audio/visual equipment, flowers, specialty cakes, printing, and more. A New England vacation to suit your every mood and desire is waiting for you. Each floor of our restaurant creates a unique atmosphere, each of which has been carefully curated with you in mind. The Dining Room is where you'll be eating. The views of the Boston skyline are breathtaking, and the food is absolutely delicious, whether you're dining at one of the chefs tables or sipping on a cocktail at one of the two bars (yes, there are two!). The menu consists primarily of traditional New England fare, with dishes that are influenced by classic Brazilian and Asian cuisine as well. Ocean Bar is a place where you can relax and unwind. This is the perfect place to unwind after a long day at work or on a date. The Ocean Bar is an excellent place to unwind after a long day at work or after a date night out with friends. Take in the sweeping views of the Boston skyline while enjoying the fresh salt air on your skin as you watch the sunset while sipping on craft cocktails and savoring some New England favorites, all while taking in the fresh salt air on your skin.

COVID-19 Update for January 2022: Temporary Dining Closure, but Facility is Available for Private Events Because of increased concerns for the health and safety of our employees and members of the community, we have decided to close for Valentine's Day and reopen the following day. In the meantime, Cotali Mar Restaurante will remain open for private events, and we look forward to seeing all of your familiar faces in our dining rooms again. We wish you all the best of luck in staying safe and healthy. Affordable. Luxurious. Unforgettable. The experienced wedding professionals at Cotali Mar can help you plan an elegant affair or a more intimate dinner to remember. They will work with you to create the perfect ambiance for a happily ever after celebration, no matter what your vision is. For weddings with 100 or more guests, complimentary valet parking is provided. Celebrations of Life's Birthdays First Communions are a special occasion. Dinners for Rehearsal Baby Showers are a tradition in many families. Showers for the bride-to-be Bereavements

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

A celebration at the Codman Estate Carriage House is a wonderful way to commemorate a wedding, corporate gathering, or other special occasion. The Codman Estate, nestled in an expansive landscape of gardens, lawns, and meadows, provides a unique country setting just twenty miles from downtown Boston while remaining close to the city. The Codman Estate Carriage House has been completely renovated and is now available for private parties and other events. This venue, with its rich wood paneling and rustic ambiance, offers a casually elegant and reasonably priced option for your wedding reception. The Italian Garden is a particular highlight of the landscape. Featuring a marble-columned pergola covered in flowering vines, this surprisingly formal secret garden is an ideal location for wedding ceremonies and receptions. In the garden, guests can relax by a reflecting pool that is surrounded by flowers, classical urns, and statues. A beautiful but less formal setting for photographs can be found in an English country garden, which was originally designed and maintained by Dorothy Codman. Your rental includes the use of the Carriage House, gardens, and grounds, as well as the freedom to create your own event from the ground up. Tables should be decorated with fresh flowers and fine linens for a formal wedding. For a summer barbecue, use checkered tablecloths and a volleyball net to create a festive atmosphere. In the grand Meadow, you can entertain your guests with lawn games, cocktails, and passed hors d'oeuvres. Dance until the wee hours of the morning. In addition to hosting corporate meetings and business events such as parties, client entertainment, wine tastings, and awards dinners, the Codman Estate also serves as a beautiful and relaxing setting for weddings. Having a clambake or barbecue on the lawn while playing games or listening to music is a popular warm-weather activity. Our experienced events staff will assist you in selecting a caterer and will be available to you throughout the entire planning process.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

a little bit about our weddings In order to assist you in planning and hosting the most spectacular day of your life, Raffael's Hingham has made the following commitment: Everything will be meticulously planned by our team of experienced wedding pros, and we will be there with you every step of the way, from the cuisine selection to the ceremony and reception preparations. We have three event locations available to help you make your dream a reality: the Pavilion Tent, the Lincoln Ballroom, and the Hingham Ballroom. Please contact us for more information. In addition to providing a gorgeous outside alternative for your ceremony and cocktail hour, our Pavilion Tent also provides a fresh airy vibe with a view of the 18th Hole at South Shore Country Club. The grounds are expertly maintained, creating a gorgeous scene that stretches as far as the eye can reach in every direction. Each of our ballrooms is furnished with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a panoramic view of the golf course's beautiful, undulating hills. A beautiful and private setting for parties of 60 to 125 people, our Lincoln Ballroom is perfect for any occasion. For events of 80 to 200 guests, the Hingham Ballroom has a vaulted ceiling with dormer windows, a soaring bamboo dance floor, an illuminated holographic fireplace, and a raised reception space, creating a really unique environment. Additionally, in addition to our three event venues, couples can take breathtaking pictures and group shots on the grounds, which serves as the perfect backdrop for lovely and cherished memories to be made. a little about us Situated on the grounds of the historic South Shore Country Club, Raffael's Hingham is a stylish wedding and banquet venue situated among the rolling hills of Hingham. Raffael's has been actively involved in the community for the past 30 years and has established itself as a household name. We are known for our innovative, elevated culinary viewpoint, expert waiters and event planners, meticulous attention to detail, quality and professionalism, and so much more - we strive to exceed the expectations of everyone who walks through our doors, and we are committed to doing so. The knowledge, passion, and space available at Raffael's will enable you to bring your idea to reality, whether it is for a baby shower, bar mitzvah, or grandiose wedding.

• Spaces for 120-250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Waterfront

Nantasket Beach Resort is an oceanfront hotel and event venue in Hull, Massachusetts, situated directly across from Nantasket Beach on Boston's South Shore. With over 10,000 square feet of event space, the resort hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations for groups of up to 225 guests. Four distinct spaces span indoor and outdoor settings. The Nantasket Ballroom on the first level features floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views, while the Surf Ballroom occupies the second floor and looks out over the Atlantic framed by three historic lighthouses — Boston Light, Minot Light, and Graves Light. The Shore Ballroom offers a more intimate option for smaller parties of 60 to 120 guests. The Pavilion adds an open-air setting with a 2,000-square-foot patio and fire pit. Dedicated event staff assist with planning and menu design, and in-house catering is provided through the resort's Boathouse Bistro.