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Lively bar & eatery featuring Italian fare, cocktails & wine in a revamped, yet old-school setting.

The Clancy, Autograph Collection offers event spaces for your next celebration in San Francisco, California.

Nisei is Chef David Yoshimura's first restaurant after holding the position of Chef de Cuisine at the Michelin-starred Californios restaurant in San Francisco. The restaurant is located in the Russian Hill district of San Francisco. The restaurant Nisei is a celebration of the Japanese-American ancestry of its owner, Chef David Yoshimura. The tasting menu is inspired by the cuisine of California, which is known as Washoku. Washoku, which literally translates to "harmony of food," is the Japanese equivalent of "home cooking." The art of Washoku centers on a set of guiding principles that emphasize harmony in color, sense of smell and taste, and respect for the ingredients used in food preparation. To complement the experience, Nisei offers a selection of drinks from all over the world that have been painstakingly chosen by the General Manager and Sommelier, Ian Cobb. These drinks may be enjoyed with your meal. In 2019, Nisei launched as a pop-up restaurant, offering a 10-course tasting menu at various locations across the Bay Area for more than two years. The staff at Nisei is excited to finally be settled into its brick-and-mortar facility at 2316 Polk Street, and they look forward to providing their services to you.

• Spaces for 12-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

For all of your event needs, Harris' Restaurant offers three magnificent private dining rooms. Lunch, supper, speaker events, holiday parties, wedding receptions, and rehearsal dinners can all be held in our private rooms. For each occasion, we will personalize the meals to your guests' preferences and give excellent service with genuine hospitality. Harris' Restaurant has long been known for serving the best midwestern beef on the West Coast. Our award-winning cuisine, prepared by Executive Chef Michael Buhagiar, features a wide variety of aged beef, including our distinctive dry-aged Porterhouse and Harris' bone-in New York steaks. Our in-house butcher prepares and grills our steaks to perfection. In addition to Maine Lobster, Lamb Chops, Salmon, and Chicken entrees, Harris' offers a choice of appetizers, salads, and soups to start your meal. Finish your meal with one of our delectable seasonal sweets. Our largest private dining area is the Skylight Dining Room. Dinner, corporate meetings, speaker events, and special occasions are all possible in this setting. This opulent room features Honduran mahogany paneling, a skylight, and a private bar.

• 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 170-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

The Flood Mansion, located in San Francisco's Pacific Heights area and home to the Schools of the Sacred Heart, turns from a school to a private event venue with over 6,000 square feet of space available for rental throughout the day. The Flood Mansion is a symphony of classical styles, including elements from the Italian Renaissance, Rococo, Tudor, and Georgian periods. Since Mrs. Flood bequeathed her home to the Religious of the Sacred Heart in 1939, this exquisite building, built in 1915, has been well conserved. Despite the fact that the facility is now a private school, it is nevertheless open for special events after school hours and on weekends. Our stunning Grand Hall and other rooms can accommodate up to 165 people for seated parties and up to 299 people for reception-style events. We can mix and match the ideal combination of rooms for your event's needs, or use just one for a smaller, more intimate gathering, thanks to the flexibility provided by the multiple spaces.

San Francisco Marriott Union Square offers event spaces for your next celebration in San Francisco, California.

Noosh is an elite restaurant in the greater San Francisco, California area for couples planning their wedding. At this sought-after venue location, old-world traditions collide with current California trends. A cobalt blue and white color scheme creates a seaside but adaptable mood. Couples will locate this location in San Francisco's Western Addition area, close to The Fillmore and Alta Plaza Park. Facilities and Capacity At this trendy restaurant, couples can invite up to 150 guests to their wedding. The room can only accommodate 150 guests for a standing event; however, depending on seating configurations, Noosh can fit 32 to 67 persons for a seated supper. The restaurant has wide windows that let in plenty of natural light, and the trendy fixtures in the room keep the celebration going well into the evening. The venue is predominantly white and blue, with splashes of color on the walls, bar, and some of the glassware. Despite its metropolitan setting, the venue's foliage provides a sense of natural beauty to couples. With ample space on the mezzanine and bar, the bright modern area may be decorated to a couple's desire for their wedding day. Services Offered Couples' ceremonies and receptions, elopements, bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners are all possible at this location. The team provides culinary and bar services for weddings and wedding-related events as a restaurant. Noosh also offers an event planner, set-up and clean-up support, and liability insurance. Guests will appreciate the venue's free WiFi, which will keep them connected on the big day. Tables and chairs, other furniture, barware, flatware, glasses, and china are all available event items for a couple's wedding. Cuisine Couples and their guests will find this restaurant to be well-equipped for formal dining and bar needs. Throughout the night, extensive bar service keeps everyone's beverages filled. For their wedding, couples can choose between an open, limited, or cash bar. Bartenders will even fill champagne glasses for a toast. This location provides all varieties of beer, liquor, and wine, thus no outside alcohol is required. Couples are welcome to come to Noosh for tastings and to bring their own cake for their wedding.

• Spaces for 220-300 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The San Francisco Zoo has elegant suits and a wide variety or stylish meeting rooms scattered throughout 100 acres of zoo property and gardens. The San Francisco Zoo is home to 260 different animal species and is sure to make your event unforgettable for everyone in attendance. The San Francisco Zoo has such versatile venue space that can be set up in a variety of different ways. The San Francisco Zoo is sure to be the perfect venue for any and all meetings, product launches, dinners, dances, picnics, and many more.

• Spaces for 350-550 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

A small crab shack, once owned by the Geraldi family, was transformed into the Wharf's first full-service seafood restaurant. Fisherman's Grotto, named after the local fishermen, quickly became a Wharf fixture, serving the freshest seafood collected by the family themselves. The famous Fishermen's Grotto sign, which was added to the Wharf skyline in the mid 1950s and is now a proud part of it. Fishermen's Grotto was renovated in collaboration with the Fishermen's Wharf Historical Society and the City of San Francisco. While maintaining loyal to the old eatery, the remodel updated and modernized elements. The Grotto is a great place to hold your next San Francisco event. Our big venue space is excellent for your next Bay Area event, complete with a full Sinatra Bar. Fisherman's Wharf Group Dining at the Grotto is the right alternative! The Grotto is the ideal venue to organize your event and enjoy Fisherman's Wharf Group Dining, with excellent seafood cuisine and spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and water. Our main dining room, private dining options, and the Heritage Lounge can accommodate groups of up to 200 people for any type of occasion. We welcome all event queries, whether you are planning a wedding reception, a birthday celebration, or a corporate meeting. Please fill out the form below to contact our event team for a personalized quote. We will respond as soon as possible. The Heritage Lounge *Standing reception for 60* This well preserved, one of a kind Mahogany bar was built custom for the space in 1935 and restored during our current renovation. It is accompanied by a revived fireplace coated with handmade ceramic tiles which gives the space a classic 1930’s luxe lounge feel. Sip craft cocktails and enjoy a plate of chilled oysters while listening to alluring sounds from our piano. The Heritage Lounge is the perfect place for your next dream worthy occasion. The Main Dining Room *140 seated * With unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Russian Hill, historic fishing boats and much more, our Main Dining Room is the main attraction of The Grotto. Join us for an evening you won’t soon forget. Full Restaurant Buyout *max 250 seated* Our entire restaurant is also available for full buyouts of up to 350 guests seated and 550 for cocktail receptions.

Ghirardelli Square, considered the first successful adaptive reuse project in the country, has a history that spans more than a century and covers three continents. This specialty retail and dining complex, housing shops and restaurants, was originally a chocolate factory established by Domenico “Domingo” Ghirardelli.Born in 1817 in Rapallo, Italy, Ghirardelli served as a Genoa confectioner’s apprentice and at a young age developed a strong interest in the business. He left for Uruguay when he was 20 years old, then sailed around Cape Horn to Peru where he became a coffee and chocolate merchant.James Lick—Ghirardelli’s neighbor in Lima—left for San Francisco in January 1848 taking 600 pounds of Ghirardelli’s chocolate with him. He arrived just thirteen days before the first shiploads of gold-rush pioneers. Lured by his friend’s tales of the gold rush, Ghirardelli joined Lick a year later and opened a general store supplying mustard, coffee, spices and, of course, chocolate. Between 1852 and 1895, Ghirardelli’s Chocolate Factory was located at four different sites before the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company took over the Pioneer Woolen Mills on North Point Street—today’s site of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Manufactory & Soda Fountain and Ghirardelli Ghirardelli delights visitors with its lively retail mix, while maintaining Ghirardelli’s tradition as a trendsetter for the rest of the world. In 1982 the owners applied for and were granted National Historic Register status, a move that ensured the preservation of Ghirardelli Square for future generations. Always on the cutting edge of retailing in the United States, Ghirardelli Square continues to serve as a model for restoration complexes throughout the country such as Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston and Baltimore’s Harborplace.

A wide range of activities, including wedding receptions, concerts, talks, conferences, and meetings, are held in our Main Sanctuary for the benefit of the entire community. The majestic and well-known dome of the Temple crowns the building's soaring interior. The chandeliers in black and gold, as well as the two gorgeous stained glass windows that shine on either side of the room, provide a soft glow to the space. The Martin Meyer Sanctuary is located adjacent to the Main Sanctuary. This facility, which is popular for wedding ceremonies, musical events, and lectures, is equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system, a theatrical lighting system, and acoustics that are well regarded. What ever event we plan, you can be sure it will be one that will be remembered for a long time. Weddings Congregation Emanu-El is committed to making each wedding an authentic reflection of your Jewish religion and dedication to one another. We aim to achieve this goal with every wedding. In the sacred places of our Main and Martin Meyer Sanctuaries, we welcome people of all Jewish faiths and denominations to worship. All of the couples meet with the rabbi or cantor of their choosing to discuss the ritual and significance of the construction of a Jewish home in general. No matter what your religious affiliation, our rabbis and cantor are available to officiate at weddings for Jewish and interfaith couples of either gender. Interfaith couples must agree to meet the Temple's requirements for interfaith marriage before the ceremony can take place.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Winery

Guests will be led into the reception hall after cocktail hour, where they will find their seats at tables that have been pre-decorated and numbered according to your preferences. With an announced big entrance, the new happy couple and their entourage will be revealed to guests. For the remainder of the evening, the pre-planned program will be followed, which may include speeches, cake cutting, dinner, and dancing. Dinner will be shared and enjoyed by friends and family. The Cocktail Hour Gazebo is a terrific area to serve beverages, refreshments, and hors d'oeuvres to your guests. Before proceeding to the Reception Hall, guests will have the opportunity to mingle and enjoy our lovely surroundings. It's not just about getting ready for the wedding on the morning of the wedding; it's also about bonding and having a good time. The Game Room is the ideal gathering spot for the entourage before the ceremony. Vintage arcade games, a pool table, a foosball table, and football memorabilia adorn the lounge, all designed to keep the entourage entertained and calm their worries.

Cafe at the Presidio The Cafe, located in the center of the historic Presidio, offers a fresh, seasonal fare as well as magnificent golf course views. The Cafe, which is conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown, provides a delectable alternative to city dining. The Presidio Cafe is a casual club that serves American comfort food with a California twist. Try our Clam Chowder and Crab & Avocado Salad with fresh Dungeness Crab, or our Signature Ribeye with Schmitz Ranch natural beef, fondant porcini potatoes, and beer battered onion rings. We also have a menu of delectable sweets and coffee beverages that are ideal after a round of golf or on a cold San Francisco afternoon. Sixty-one different whiskeys, thirteen beers (including six on tap), and an international wine list with fourteen poured by the glass are available at the fully stocked bar. Banquets & Weddings The Clubhouse at the Presidio Golf Course, located in San Francisco's gorgeous and picturesque Presidio, provides a breathtaking setting for your big day. From our terrace, you can take in sweeping golf course vistas and stunning sunsets, making for great photo opportunities. Inside, the room has vaulted ceilings and French doors, as well as beautiful cherry wood paneling and a fireplace for warmth and charm. Fresh options for a variety of tastes are available on our California-style menus. Our chef has put together a diverse selection of options, from formal reception dinners to casual barbecues, and is glad to assist with specific requirements. The Clubhouse at the Presidio Golf Course, located just 10 minutes from downtown and with adequate complimentary parking, offers a typical San Francisco wedding without the downtown bustle. Our team is dedicated to making your event one to remember. Our event team will collaborate with you every step of the way, from planning to execution. We are proud of our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of service and dedication to your special event!

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Located in San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one the most inspirational venues in the Bay Area. The Walt Disney Family Museum is surrounded by beautiful charm and overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge. The Walt Disney Family Museum is the ideal venue for any and all events and can be customized to fit the needs of all different event types. The Walt Disney Family Museum strives to make any event a truly memorable and remarkable experience for anyone in attendance.

• Spaces for 250-500 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

A stay in the East Bay near Six Flags Our East Bay motel is conveniently located near Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord and The Veranda shopping center. We are less than two miles from downtown, the Concord BART station, and Todos Santos Plaza, among other attractions. From your room, you may take use of our outdoor pool, exercise center, and views of Mount Diablo. Take advantage of our complimentary shuttle service to get anywhere within a three-mile radius. Meetings and events Our hotel has more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, which includes boardrooms, adaptable ballrooms, and a patio that has been lit up with fairy lights. We can provide audiovisual support, catering, and meeting packages to suit your needs. Weddings Our indoor-outdoor wedding locations feature a courtyard with a fire pit, as well as ballrooms to accommodate events of any size. Your professional wedding specialist will assist you with every detail of your big day. Event Catering Our catering professionals will work with you to create a memorable dinner for your event. - 19,633 sq ft in total event space - 8,832 sq ft set up in our largest event space - 12 meetings rooms - 329 guest rooms Dining and drinks Plate & Vine is a California-based restaurant that focuses on fresh and local ingredients, including California-grown vegetables and wines from the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The Hilton Concord hotel is one mile from Concord BART and located minutes away from Oakland Airport (OAK) and San Francisco Airport (SFO).

The health and safety of our guests and workers is of the utmost importance to us. We advise our guests to examine state and municipal approved traveler guidance prior to their trip, since this guidance is updated on a regular basis and is subject to change. The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square is open in accordance with the regulations and operational parameters established by the City of San Francisco. Face masks are necessary in indoor public locations, such as our lobby, public spaces, and restaurants, while people are not actively eating or drinking, in order to ensure compliance. For further information on current travel requirements in California, please see the state government's website, which may be found here. We provide event settings that are truly one-of-a-kind. It is the ideal site for parties of up to 100 people, thanks to its modern amenities, breathtaking bay views, and practical layout. Plan your next event with us and we'll ensure that it is a memorable occasion. In our outside Carillon Gazebo (450 square feet), which is absolutely unique, you can take in panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz, as well as Ghirardelli Square. Ideal for either a daytime or evening event, combine this beautiful venue with our Mustard Terrace or one of our Mustard Terrace Residences to create an amazing celebration that will be remembered forever. In our outside Carillon Gazebo (450 square feet), which is absolutely unique, you can take in panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz, as well as Ghirardelli Square. Ideal for either a daytime or evening event, combine this beautiful venue with our Mustard Terrace or one of our Mustard Terrace Residences to create an amazing celebration that will be remembered forever.

• Spaces for 100-350 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Waterfront
• 3 Gardens

Brownstone Gardens completely shields you and your guest from the outside world by a profusion of mulberry and sycamore trees, variegated shrubbery, lilies and a fragrant, multicolored rose garden. Beautiful pathways lead you around our grounds allowing the full beauty be visible to your guest. Welcome breezes rustle the foliage overhead as your guest stroll down a shaded path towards the Koi Garden. Here guests can enjoy seating in the gazebo, watching the Koi fish in the pond, listening to waterfalls or seating in the old-fashioned wood swing. In the evening guest will enjoy the beautiful tent style lights. Like snapshots from a royal palace our Grand Court will take your breath away. A stone aisle way surrounded by lush green lawn leads you down to an exquisite stone sanctuary. Adding romance and beauty to this area are Crepe Myrtle trees and rose covered trellises. The design of the garden and temple stand true to tradition while the foliage provides sweet intimacy of natures embrace. Your guests will truly feel that they've entered into paradise when they step into our Bridal Falls area. Our 12 foot waterfall with Angel's Trumpet Vines spreading their wings across. The dance floor is sunken below the guests tables so no one will miss a thing. The twinkling lights above you and your guest add the extra hint of romance. This is the perfect venue for any dreamy occasion.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

La Grande Estates is a ten-acre Tuscan-inspired estate in Oakley, California, in the East Bay Area, offering weddings and fine events against a backdrop of vineyards, waterfalls, and views of Mt. Diablo. The property is operated by 3 Generations Event Productions, a family team bringing over 100 years of combined event experience to each celebration. The estate offers multiple ceremony and reception settings, including the Tuscany Garden Grotto, Lakeside Gazebos, and a shaded Piazza Courtyard for cocktails. The Tuscany Villa — a 4,500-square-foot building featuring a bridal suite with a dedicated hair-and-makeup studio — anchors the property. Receptions are hosted under the Pavilion Tent, a fully draped and chandelier-lit space. Vineyards and a weeping willow tree provide scenic backdrops for photography throughout the grounds. La Grande Estates provides full-service event coordination, including day-of management, catering services, and ceremony officiation, with an emphasis on accommodating a wide range of cultural traditions and custom event concepts.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 3 Resorts

Say “I do” at The Sanctuary Beach Resort, one of the most beautiful Monterey Bay wedding venues and “most instagrammable wedding locations“, with luxurious accommodations and an unbeatable seaside location. Set between a state park and the protected Marina Dunes Preserve, The Sanctuary Beach Resort welcomes guests to 19 acres of exclusive beachfront property. Onsite wedding-planners specialize in designing breathtaking waterfront ceremonies that range from casual beach weddings to luxurious affairs. Bookable room blocks in the 60 cottage guest rooms allow couples to share their special day with large parties. Or, for a more intimate celebration, guests can have a small sunset ceremony with just their closest friends and family. Brides and grooms can pamper themselves in this Monterey Beach wedding venue’s the Spa at Sanctuary Beach Resort, which offers a full range of massages and treatments. And just this year, The Sanctuary Beach Resort opened Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette Restaurant, our elegant California-fresh restaurant overlooking the Bay, and an ideal choice for rehearsal dinners or receptions.