Top Charlestown Gala Venues

• Spaces for 35-80 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Make your next private gathering one to remember. For gatherings of all sizes and events, Porto provides a range of private and semi-private locations. We’ve got four lovely spaces that you can make your own for your next event. Chef Jody Adams, a James Beard Award winner, closed her Harvard Square restaurant Rialto in 2016 after a remarkable 22-year tenure. Great food, in her opinion, no longer required a nice dining setting. She shifted her focus to the Boston eateries she co-founded with Eric Papachristos, Sean Griffing, and Jon Mendez. TRADE, a bustling restaurant on the Greenway in the financial area, has been shaking since 2011. And since its opening day in 2015, Saloniki, a fast-casual Greek restaurant in the Fenway, has had lines snaking out the door; its Cambridge branch, which is only a year old, is as popular. Finally, guests seeking a taste of Adams' famous Mediterranean meals without the white-tablecloth formality can visit Porto, a full-service restaurant next to Sak's Fifth Avenue that debuted a few months before Rialto shuttered. Adams says, "I never stand still." Adams is most proud of her work campaigning for children's welfare or combating hunger through her support of the Boston Food Bank, despite having a closet full of "best" trophies for her food and restaurants. Share our Strength honored her with the Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2010. She helps create and maintain the hospitality programs for Partners in Health institutions during her regular visits to Haiti. Adams may be at the top of her career right now, but another pinnacle might be right around the corner. In the fall of next year, a third Saloniki will debut in Harvard Square. She isn't standing still at all. In May of 2018, Adams will be admitted into the esteemed James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who" list.

• Spaces for 169-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Coquette serves fresh seafood, a hot-and-cold raw bar, flatbreads, and upmarket libations in a relaxed ambiance inspired by the flavors of the Basque Country along the Spanish-French coastline. Coquette, which sits cross-legged and sipping a martini on the ground floor of the new Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, is right across the street from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, so it'll be a popular spot for visiting professionals to meet for a nightcap before retiring to a room upstairs. Coquette is also the newest addition to COJE Management Group's growing portfolio, which includes Yvonne's, Mariel, Ruka, and Lolita, among other popular, vampy locations for fashionable dining, drinking, and socializing in Boston. Expect Coquette's lovely decor and delectable menu, which features twists on coastal French cuisine, to draw a large number of residents seeking for love at first sight and bite. Inside the 240-seat restaurant, a delicate and beautiful pastel-leaning color scheme of blues, pinks, and lavender has been used. The walls have a slightly iridescent sheen that reminds me of the inside of a nicely formed oyster shell, and there are dried, preserved flowers displayed in seasonal, installation-like groupings developed by East Olivia of New York. Meanwhile, a soundproofed ceiling above the four-sided bar is covered in a replica of François Lemoyne's The Apotheosis of Hercules, a rococo ceiling painting at Versailles known for its beautiful detail (as well as the tortured genius of the artist, who fell on his own sword shortly after). The dining room mural, which is a reproduction of Art Nouveau icon Alphonse Mucha's The Seasons, a series of paintings of nymph-like females representing spring, summer, fall, and winter, has been given a modern aesthetic flourish. Reach out to coordinate your private event today!

• Spaces for 25-100 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

What happens around the dinner table, we believe, is one of the greatest sources of delight. Let us create the right private event for you, whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large gathering, a casual reception or a formal dinner. Lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, taster tours, wine tastings, and demos are all available. Below are some of our space options. In our third-floor dining room, which is focused on an open kitchen and a massive wood-burning grill, you can host your gathering. Your guests will be transported to an Italian greenhouse as they sip seasonal beverages and relax as the Terra culinary team prepares a menu of perfectly balanced smoke-kissed dishes using seasonal ingredients, all while being surrounded by greenery. The Terra culinary staff cooks seasonal fresh foods over flaming flames in the dining room, enabling the simple flavors to emerge. The herb-infused drinks, extensive wines, and local brews complement the earthy cuisine nicely. In other words, each visit to Terra will provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The casual, busy restaurant serves groups of 12 to 25 people and focuses on the culinary mainstays of Italian cuisine. Your visitors will be able to enjoy Italian beverages while watching professional chefs and pizza makers prepare food right in front of their eyes. While pizza and pasta are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Italian cuisine, there is a reason why these two culinary classics are Italy's most popular exports. Just feet away from where our professional pasta cooks and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes, you may enjoy our seasonal assortment.

The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) combines modern elegance with unparalleled versatility across its 2.1 million square feet of space. The stunning, glass-lined design offers an impressive backdrop, including the 40,020-square-foot Grand Ballroom with sweeping views of the Boston Seaport. With 516,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space and 82 adaptable meeting rooms, the BCEC provides the flexibility and functionality to bring your event vision to life.

• Spaces for 10-150 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, one of the greatest restaurants in Back Bay Boston, serves hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood. Our restaurant, which is located on Boylston Street near the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, is part of Prudential Center. You'll enjoy a typical steakhouse dining experience in an elevated ambiance with elegant architecture, sophisticated décor, and big private rooms. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse was established in 1981 with a daring goal in mind: to encapsulate the rich legacy of the classic American steakhouse. Our goal has remained the same since then. We continue this history, but with a modern, sleek twist, to provide you with an unrivaled dining experience every time you visit. Our outstanding chef-driven cuisine, comprehensive award-winning wine list, and exceptional service set us apart from any other steakhouse in the United States. On our menu, you'll find only the freshest, most delectable foods. Our sommeliers will help you navigate our comprehensive wine range. Our crew is dedicated to providing you with exceptional service in a magnificent, vibrant setting that is ideal for any event. Host your next gathering in one of our private or semi-private dining spaces to make it extra special. These rooms will enable your celebration reach its maximum potential, no matter what your needs are, with trendy decor, plenty of seats, and audio/visual capabilities. Our private and semi-private dining rooms are ideal for everything from birthday parties to board meetings. Our expert private dining organizers will design and customize your occasion to make it one to remember.

• Spaces for 30-225 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

We work with youth, ages 16-24, who are in the foster care system, court-involved, homeless, out of school, parenting, or involved with the Department of Mental Health. At More Than Words, our young people earn a spot on our team running a successful $4M business, gain promotions, set and achieve personal goals, advocate for their rights, and learn skills to set them up for success in any career path they choose. Because too often our young people are treated for their problems rather than engaged as part of their own solution. In our work-based social enterprise, youth experience a real job and all that comes with it: a paycheck, a sense of mattering when a team relies on them, feedback and performance reviews, promotions and leadership. More Than Words started as the "book people" and we still are - but we are so much more. Our social enterprises are the vehicle for youth transformation and as we've grown we've innovated with new vehicles and new ways to connect with our community.

• Spaces for 68-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Chef Chris Coombs and restaurateur Brian Piccini created Deuxave to deliver Modern French cuisine made with the freshest American ingredients obtained from the greatest local farmers, fishermen, and foragers. Deuxave, located on the renowned crossroads of Commonwealth and Massachusetts Avenues, offers a fully modern dining experience complete with superb service, an exquisite dining room, and a world-class wine selection. Deuxave's team is excited to host your huge parties and private gatherings. We're excited to announce that we're now taking reservations for groups of seven or more. Chef Chris Coombs will provide an unforgettable meal for you and your friends. We provide an a la carte dinner menu, a curated "selected" three-course menu, and a seasonal five-course tasting menu where you may put yourself totally in Chef's hands. Our sommelier can recommend additional wine pairings to best match each dish. Dining in Semi-Private Alcoves can accommodate groups of 7 to 12 people. They're ideal for a business meal or a get-together with friends and family. The Main Dining Room can accommodate groups of up to 20 people. A partial or full buyout may be required if there are more than 20 guests. The Bar & Lounge can accommodate groups of up to 16 people. The Main Patio can accommodate gatherings of up to 24 people. The Terrace can accommodate groups of up to 40 people. Full and partial buyouts are available for bigger groups. There's a mode for every emotion when it comes to French food in this town, whether you want a bistro-standard croque-monsieur or a carefully presented, multicourse extravaganza. Christopher Coombs, the wunderkind chef at Deuxave, cherry-picks from both traditions, masterfully blending what might seem like opposing impulses—hearty (upgraded) French onion soup; the swoosh-heavy, haute-cuisine-styled "Duo of Pork & First of the Season Apricots" —into an unlikely menu.

• Spaces for 32-35 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

B&G Oysters in Boston's South End is a modern spin on the oyster bar. B&G has a distinct neighborhood atmosphere, with professional and kind service, delightfully fresh seafood meals, and food-friendly wines. B&G Oysters has won numerous awards for its food and wine program throughout the years. B&G Oysters offers a contemporary setting for a casual cocktail reception or sit-down dinner for your next private or corporate event, and our exclusive, stone-walled patio offers one of the greatest outdoor eating settings in the city from May to September. Up to 32 guests can be accommodated at separate tables in the dining area, with an extra 14 seats available at the bar. The dining area can hold a maximum of 50 people for a standing function. During normal dining hours, parties of up to 15 people can make a reservation with a shortened menu. Our patio can hold 30 people for a seated dinner and 35 people for a standing event. The patio can be tented or heated in the event of bad weather. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time and day. Our Wine Team has prepared a list of over 70 wines that match nicely with bivalves and the seasonal seafood meals served at B&G Oysters, inspired by their hunt for the most appropriate wines to enjoy with oysters. Each carefully selected wine demonstrates authenticity, seasonality, and history, as well as terroir, or "feeling of place" - the idea that wines are a natural match with the ingredients and cuisine of their original areas. Crisp, mineraly whites and a careful selection of ocean friendly reds from our favorite artisanal producers, in addition to Champagne, Chablis, and Muscadet – our favorite matches with oysters — round out our wine selections. We are excited to welcome you!

A vintage Boston tavern with a modern, newly refurbished décor may be found at MJ O'Connor's in South Boston's Seaport District. MJ's is the ideal spot for sharing appetizers while sipping cold beers and cocktails, drinking after hours, or dining on the patio. We enjoy meeting residents and visitors to Boston. Join us for wonderful tavern meals and New England staples like Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, and Burgers while enjoying authentic hospitality. Enjoy one of our powerful craft cocktails or one of our local draft beers from Samuel Adams or Harpoon. We organize events and would love to work with you! Please contact us to inquire about our availability. In our newly remodeled dining room or on our big patio, we look forward to assisting you in securely celebrating or meeting. We'd love to hear from you so we can double-check your date and assist you with menu selection. An engagement party is a great way to honor the newlyweds. Alternatively, shower the soon-to-be-married pair. Alternatively, host your rehearsal dinner with us the night before the big day. Whether you want private dining or a cocktail celebration, we can accommodate you! Simply contact one of our Event Coordinators immediately and let us take care of all the logistics for your event. Gather the entire office for breakfast or beverages to celebrate. Invite clients and coworkers to a luncheon. Alternatively, celebrate triumphs with a sit-down supper. Our events team is available to help you design your event to match your needs, no matter what you're celebrating.

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

With a vibrant craft attitude and a hand-picked wine program, traditional cuisine in nature are continuously elevated to new levels. In the heart of Boston's South End, Aquitaine is an award-winning Parisian-inspired French cafe commemorating 25 years of service. Come savor Steak Frites with a glass of wine on our newly expanded patio or in our completely refurbished Parisian-inspired dining room overlooking historic Tremont Street. Aquitaine Boston offers a variety of private and semi-private rooms. Allow our team of experts to organize and execute your event. In our private room or in the main dining area, we serve lunch, brunch, supper, and cocktails. Reach out today to learn about the private event and dining experience. Aquitaine Bar à Vin Bistro has established itself as the South End's premier French bistro. The award-winning Aquitaine offers an authentic French dining experience, inspired by Parisian local bistros. Seth Woods, the Executive Chef/Owner, has carved a niche for himself in the Boston restaurant market with his inventive yet traditional French cuisine. The ambience of Aquitaine is reminiscent of a cutting-edge Parisian Bistro. In terms of both cost and organization, Aquitaine's wine program is ambitious. All of the major French wine areas are represented, as well as the traditional huge California houses and boutique wineries. “Amazing authentic French dishes on the menu. The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Service was top notch. Decor was delightful. I can’t say enough about this truly great find in Boston. Will definitely be back again and again.” -Tracey W.

• Spaces for 64 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

A welcoming atmosphere, a beautiful table setting, a unique menu featuring world-class wines, and a dedicated team giving pleasant, proactive service. That is the mark of outstanding private dining, and you can expect it at The Capital Grille. Whether it's a little gathering, a spectacular banquet, or a crucial business meeting, your event will be as straightforward as it is memorable. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER - A personal event planner - Menus that can be customized - Wine pairing suggestions - Most restaurants offer complimentary valet parking - Media technology in its entirety - We'd be pleased to go over every aspect of planning with you While every Capital Grille restaurant is meticulously constructed to exude refined sophistication, certain of our locations feature distinctive features that we are particularly proud of. Allow us to show you a selection of our most notable features, which range from old architecture to exquisite finishing touches. The Capital Grille offers a relaxed, elegant atmosphere from the moment you enter. Our nationally famous dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and celebrated world-class wines are served in a warm, majestic setting with African mahogany paneling and Art Deco chandeliers. We look forward to impressing you with cordial and attentive service. Outstanding Ingredients, Carefully Prepared Everything, and we mean everything, that arrives at your table at The Capital Grille is meant to delight you. To achieve this, we only utilize the best, freshest ingredients, expertly prepared in dishes that appeal to all of your senses. Reach out today about your next event! We can’t wait to hear from you.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood restaurant in Boston, 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 close to the Belvidere St public parking garage at 122 Belvidere St. 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. 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 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Our menu consists not only of traditional Greek recipes, but also of food that has been imported directly from the Mediterranean. Prepare for a diverse selection of mezedes, or small plates, imported feta cheese, horiatiki salad, and a constantly changing selection of seafood from the Mediterranean, such as lavraki seabass and grilled octopus, to name a few. The bar is stocked with Greek wines and liquors that are difficult to come by, as well as the usual selection of spirits and craft beers. Desserts such as baklava, Greek yogurt and honey (both of which will be imported from Greece), and more will be available, as well as Greek coffee and traditional frappes, among other things. Please visit RESY.COM to make a reservation for a table. Please keep in mind that we only accept reservations on a day-to-day basis starting at 7 a.m., not on weekends or holidays. For the purpose of serving alcoholic beverages, we would like to inform you that, under Massachusetts law, we are only permitted to accept the following identification cards: Massachusetts driver's license, Massachusetts liquor identification card, Massachusetts identification card, United States passport or passport from a government that is officially recognized by the United States, or military identification card. We are unable to accept identification from outside of the state or country. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you.

• Spaces for 75-150 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Hosting an event at the Harvard Museum of Natural History is an opportunity for private groups and organizations to experience the museum at a time when it is not open to the public. Whether entertaining clients and colleagues with an intimate dinner or hosting large galas or weddings, let the museum’s exhibitions provide the perfect backdrop for your event. View this short video tour of the museum.

• Spaces for 550 Guests

A unique venue for your next event, Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co. is located behind historic Fenway Park on Lansdowne Street, just a short walk from the Boston Common. A diverse range of activities and amenities are available at Cheeky Monkey, including house-brewed craft beer and full bar capabilities as well as cross-cultural street food, pool, ping pong, shuffleboard, digital darts, and eclectic décor. The CMBC can accommodate events for up to 550 people at a time. The Tap Room, located at the far end of the game floor and enclosed by our state-of-the-art steel beer tanks, can accommodate groups of 35 to 75 guests and includes a private bar, communal seating, three digital dart boards, and audio/visual capabilities. A full buyout or a semi-buyout may be available for larger groups of up to 550 guests, depending on the date and time of your event. Please complete the form to the right, and a member of our event sales team will contact you as soon as possible. In the meantime, we look forward to getting to know you and hopefully hosting your group for a fun and memorable event! Lucky Strike Boston (formerly known as Jillian's) is a Boston institution located adjacent to historic Fenway Park. It is a 70,000 square foot multi-dimensional entertainment complex that is the ideal location for your next event, whether you are expecting 10 or 1,600 guests. Six private event spaces and multiple full-service private bars are located throughout the multi-level entertainment complex, creating a captivating ambiance for any special event. The complex includes 24 pool tables, 16 bowling lanes, 150 state-of-the-art arcade games, five shuffleboard tables, four ping pong tables, and five ping pong tables.

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Metcalf Trustee Center occupies the ninth floor of One Silber Way on the Boston University campus, offering a classically appointed ballroom and a private lounge with panoramic views of the Boston skyline. The main ballroom, adorned with crystal chandeliers and accompanied by an adjacent cocktail lounge featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, accommodates up to 300 guests for receptions or 220 for seated dinners. The space flexibly supports buffets, dance-floor receptions, lectures, and classroom-style meetings, and has served weddings, galas, corporate gatherings, and holiday parties. The adjacent Kenmore Room functions as a breakout space, bridal lounge, or green room for ballroom events. The Kenmore Room is also available as a standalone private event space for up to 65 guests, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Charles River, Fenway Park, and the Boston skyline. Audio-visual equipment and WiFi are on-site, making it well-suited for intimate dinners, corporate retreats, and small receptions.

• Spaces for 227 Guests

The Maso Studio is a fully convertible black box space located on the second floor of the theatre’s west wing. It has a maximum seating capacity of 227 (pending configuration). The space is regularly used for small performances and rehearsals as well as social events. The Maso Studio is fully ADA compliant.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We would like to invite you to join us in hosting it. The Hourly Oyster House can accommodate groups of all sizes for cocktail parties, reunions, corporate recruiting events, and other gatherings, and can satisfy a variety of budgetary requirements. An inviting neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, The Hourly Oyster House serves thoughtfully sourced and playful prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond. The bar offers an extensive selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine as well as a carefully curated selection of craft beers and wines. Dunster Street, which was originally known as Water Street in Colonial times because of its proximity to the old banks of the Charles River, was once the meeting point for the horse-drawn wagons, known as "Hourlies," that left Cambridge each day – on the hour – for Boston. Dunster Street is now a residential neighborhood. This line, which was founded in 1826, was one of the first high-frequency transportation routes in North America and was one of the first in the world. The construction of the Harvard Square subway station marked not only a significant development in transportation, but it also laid the groundwork for future connections, collaboration and innovation between Harvard Square and Boston, and ultimately, the rest of the world. The history of the structure at 15 Dunster Street is just as rich and complex. The exact footprint on which The Hourly stands is believed to be the location where the first Freeman's Oath was printed in 1639. It is also the site of the original Second Cambridge Savings Bank building, as well as Herrell's, which has been a Harvard Square institution for 27 years and is a Harvard Square institution. When it comes to the Hourly, it pays homage to the square's colorful heritage while while providing a contemporary atmosphere and experience.