Top Sacramento Gala Venues

Etude was founded on the philosophy that winemaking begins in the vineyard long before the harvest and that superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker, resulting in wine that is grown, not made. This remains their approach today as they continue to build the Etude legacy. Etude was established 1982, when founding winemaker Tony Soter set his sights on the cool-climate Carneros region in the pursuit of producing world-class Pinot Noir. As a winemaker, Tony always had a fascination with Pinot Noir. He was quoted as saying "Pinot Noir is the most appropriate vehicle with which to study wine growing, precisely because of its demanding nature but also because of its delicacy and transparency. Make no mistake it is a humbling pursuit, but when it’s right, Pinot Noir is a glorious and moving thing. It is in the pursuit of that experience that we all work.” In 2000, Grace Benoist Ranch was developed – the culmination of an eighteen-year journey in finding the most suitable terroir for their Estate vineyards. On the ranch are seven Chardonnay clones, nine Heirloom Pinot Noir clones, and eight additional Pinot clones, all divided into 24 individual vineyard blocks, each with its own soil type, rootstock, grape variety and clonal type. These individual vineyard blocks average only 8 acres in size. The spacing is dense to ensure low per vine yields of fully concentrated fruit. Pinot Noir offers intricate flavor profiles, many of which are unique to its growing region. Beyond Carneros, Etude sources fruit from the Central Coast region of California, Oregon, and even New Zealand. This diversity offers their guests the opportunity to see the world though the lens of Pinot Noir. The flavors, aromas, and textures are a direct impact of the teroirs on which the grapes are grown. At Etude, they believe wines are expressive of the place in which they are grown. With this belief comes a commitment to a holistic wine-growing approach -- nurturing the soil, respecting the native ecosystems, and always working to reduce the environmental impact. They are mindful of their role as stewards of the land and adhere strictly to sustainable agriculture practices that enable them to farm in concert with the surrounding environment.

Brix Restaurant and Gardens in Yountville, California opened on March 28, 1996 with a clear focus on providing a farm-to-table dining experience. More than two acres of gardens and orchards provide ingredients for a new menu inspired by the culinary traditions of Northern California, accented by international technique. Owned by the Kelleher family, the restaurant’s name reflects the measurement of sugar levels at which the grapes for the Kelleher Family Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon are harvested. Brix Restaurant and Gardens “Best of Award of Excellence” and Napa Valley Wine List Award wine list is California focused including hard-to-find bottlings and featuring winery exclusive Napa offerings. Their corkage policy is $20 per 750ml bottle, limited to one bottle per person per table with a maximum of 6 bottles. We waive one corkage for every bottle that is purchased from our list. Set on 16 prime Napa Valley acres, the grounds are abundantly planted with vegetables and herbs in 25 raised beds. They also have a fruit and citrus orchard alongside extensive flowering gardens which we encourage you to explore. Last but not least, their Kelleher Family Vineyard is in the Oakville AVA and they bottle a highly rated estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon. The dual themes of winemaking and farm-to-table cuisine run through the three private dining rooms at Brix. Stunning views of the vineyards are the focus in our two Provencal-inspired rooms adjacent to the main dining room. Inside the main dining room, they offer the gorgeous Reserve Cellar for smaller parties, where guests are surrounded by tastefully displayed cases of wine in a red-hued room. In all of the private event areas, guests can expect the stellar service and cooking for which the restaurant is well-known. Imagine your special day with family and friends surrounded by flower gardens, grapevines, hillside vineyard views and the Mayacamas Mountains as the backdrop. Brix offers our fabulous vineyard site for your special ceremony anywhere from two to 200 guests. Ceremony site fee includes Chiavari chairs, dance floor, water service, market umbrellas, vegetable garden pre and post-wedding reception area and set up in the private vineyard ceremony site.

Opus One is the realized dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Together, the founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit of uncompromising quality. This mission shapes every vintage, today and for generations to come. Rising gently from the earth around it, the Opus One winery does not rush to reveal itself. The building sits in harmony with its natural surroundings, offering a soft transition from the vineyard to its lush, green grass exterior. Just as it honors the land, it honors the light. Great winemaking begins in the vineyard. When the founders created Opus One, they dreamed of a great wine that would transcend generations. Nearly four decades later, they continue to refine the complex subtleties of Opus One by honoring traditional methods and the continual pursuit of innovation and improvement. The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. When modern techniques benefit the wine-growing process, they are researched, evaluated, and integrated into practice. Guided by the vision of the founders, the winemaker, Michael Silacci, combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the wine is bottled and held for an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year. As farmers and artisans, deeply concerned with the collective future, Opus One recognizes that sustainability practices benefit the winery, its neighbors, and its customers. The culture and internal practices at Opus One reflect their commitment to conservation and responsible consumption in the areas of energy, water, waste management, transportation, purchasing, and food. They have been certified as a green winery as part of the Napa Valley Vintners- Napa Green Initiative and is implementing more than 100 favorable and environmentally friendly procedures.

Mustards Grill has been a Napa Valley landmark for almost 40 years. It is a beloved lunch spot for its comfort food classics that pair perfectly with Napa's best wines. Mustards is known around Napa as the "fancy rib joint with way too many wines" known for its combination of comfort food as well as sophistication.

Charsaw Farms is a family owned lavender farm launched in 2021 in Napa, California. They make handmade oils, tinctures, soaps and baking goods from the lavender they grow and harvest by hand. In 2006, Doug and Julie Thompson took a chance on a 3.5 acre piece of property in Napa, California with the dream of making it a home and gathering place for friends and family. After years of hard work, renovations, building additions, land development and countless games of bocce ball and pickleball, they succeeded in making this plot of land a truly wonderful place to live. They raised their 4 children, hosted several weddings, and housed friends and family on Napa get-a-ways in wine country. Nine grandchildren later and much debate over what the next chapter of life looked like, Julie and Doug decided to turn their family home into a lavender farm to share the beauty of the property with everyone. Along with two of their daughters, Elizabeth and Mollie, the Thompsons launched Charsaw Farms, named after Liz’s daughter Charley “Char” and Mollie’s daughter Sawyer “Saw”. They celebrate family, healthy living and the natural beauty of Northern California. Elizabeth brings a culinary aspect to the company, as she enjoys experimenting with lavender and baked goods. As most of her desserts surpass mom and her two sisters’ abilities, it was a no brainer to have Liz’s culinary skills utilized. Mollie adds an agriculture background after studying Agricultural Business at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Her knowledge of the wine industry, and tourism in the area, have assisted the family in sales strategies. Staying at the Charsaw Cottage gives their guests a remarkable and spacious place to host an intimate wedding. Looking West you’ll have thousands of lavender plants backed by a setting sun. To the North, South and East, your guests will enjoy the views of the famous Carneros Wine Growing Region. The perfect backdrop for your perfect day. Charsaw Farms offers a desired wedding ceremony location overlooking the vineyards, a large grass space which allows for one long table or multiple round/square tables, a deck which provides a dance floor and ample space for a DJ or band, two gas fire pits and a gazebo typically used as a bar. Their experience with weddings in the past has been nothing short of amazing.

Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, for more than a century the Rutherford region has been recognized for producing red wines of incomparable opulence and elegance. Although measuring a mere six square miles, this coveted winegrowing area is home to some of the oldest and most storied wineries in the United States. Within this community, Round Pond Estate is neighbored by such acclaimed wineries as Beaulieu Vineyards, Caymus, Cakebread, Honig and Frog’s Leap. Offering a unique mix of microclimate and soil composition, Rutherford has proven ideal for the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as premium Italian and Spanish olives. Offering abundant sunshine, warm daytime temperatures and only moderate cooling influences, Rutherford yields fruit with ripe, robust character. Adding to this character is Rutherford’s unique alluvial soils deposited over millennia by the Napa and Russian rivers as well as the Conn Creek. These vibrant and diverse soils add to the region’s rich palette of flavors. Situated at the main Rutherford crossroads, between Beaulieu Vineyards and Caymus Winery, Round Pond has been growing premium wine grapes since the early 1980s. Cultivated with meticulous care, their grapes have been sold to several of the most preeminent wineries in the region. Recognizing the estate’s ecological diversity, they also undertook the planting of several varieties of imported Italian and Spanish olive trees for the production of premium oils. Because they are passionate about offering the finest gourmet items from the gifts nature has given them, they constructed a state-of-the art-mill to ensure absolute quality in the production of the artisan oils. In addition, using a small selection of extraordinary grapes from their vineyard’s 362 planted acres, Round Pond has established an acclaimed estate wine program focusing on world-class Cabernet Sauvignon produced in extremely limited quantities. Made in conjunction with our super-premium estate wines, they also produce prized red wine vinegars using the revered Orleans Method. For nearly a quarter-century they have had the pleasure and the privilege of being stewards of Round Pond Estate. While chemicals and shortcuts can make for quick fixes, the truth is, consistent, quality wine growing is about seasons, cycles and a long-term commitment to the land. To promote natural balance and vineyard health they have dedicated themselves to the principles of sustainable wine growing.

• Spaces for 150-600 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

The Hilton Sacramento Arden West is a full-service high-rise hotel situated in the Point West Business District at 2200 Harvard Street, just off the Capital City Freeway and minutes from the California State Capitol, historic Old Sacramento, and Cal Expo. As the only full-service Hilton high-rise in the Sacramento area, the property brings together scale, service, and location in a package suited for a wide range of private events. The hotel offers more than 22,000 square feet of newly renovated, flexible event space across 18 rooms — from an intimate boardroom for small gatherings to the Grand Ballroom, which accommodates up to 500 guests for banquets and up to 750 in a theater configuration. Spaces include the Grand Ballroom, the Folsom Room, the Solarium, the Atrium, and a collection of breakout suites. An in-house audio-visual department and full catering and banqueting services are available for all events. Complimentary self-parking and a free local shuttle round out the on-site offerings for guests.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade is the only full-service, all-suite hotel on the Sacramento River in downtown Sacramento. Located at 100 Capitol Mall adjacent to the iconic Tower Bridge, the property sits within a ten-minute walk of the Old Sacramento Waterfront District and the Golden 1 Center. The hotel features 242 two-room suites and local artwork throughout that reflects Sacramento's history and riverside culture. For private events and meetings, the hotel offers approximately 8,600 square feet of flexible event space across nine rooms. The largest space, the Old Sacramento Ballroom, spans 3,728 square feet and accommodates up to 280 guests for banquet-style dinners or 300 for receptions. Additional spaces — including the Terrace, the River City Ballroom, and multiple breakout rooms — accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate boardroom meetings of ten to receptions of 350. In-house catering is available for all events, and event packages include linens, dining ware, and access to A/V equipment support. A complimentary suite for the couple is included with wedding packages.

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 1 Historic Space

Empress Tavern occupies a subterranean dining room beneath Sacramento's historic Crest Theatre, in a cavernous space created in the 19th century when the city's street level was raised to address flooding. Located at 1013 K Street in downtown Sacramento, the venue is operated by Alchemist CDC as part of its culinary workforce development mission. Three distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate dinners to receptions of 200. The Chef's Table seats up to 12 guests with a direct sightline into the open kitchen — well suited for private tastings and business dinners. The Bar & Lounge, set against a backdrop of striking orchid wallpaper, hosts cocktail receptions and fundraisers for up to 60 standing guests. The Main Dining Room accommodates up to 150 seated or 200 standing, with optional privacy screens for medium to large groups. Private events are supported by rotating chef-driven menus, from the Queen's Omakase tasting experience to family-style shared service and cocktail party menus. Catering from Empress Tavern is also available for events in the adjacent Crest Theatre.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 120 Guests

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Midtown Sacramento occupies a landmark perch in the historic East End Lofts building at 1530 J Street. The space is alive with an energy that draws from the cosmopolitan spirit of New York and San Francisco — three sushi bars, a full drinks bar with inventive cocktails, and curated Japanese artwork including striking depictions of female warriors covering the walls, all set against a backdrop of large flat-screen televisions. Founded in 1985 by the Arai family, Mikuni has grown from a 30-seat restaurant into one of Sacramento's most recognized Japanese dining groups, now welcoming more than 1.5 million guests annually across nine locations and supporting over 130 charitable organizations. The Midtown location accommodates private and group dining with banquet facilities suited for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and special occasions. Reservations for parties of eight or more are accepted, and the kitchen offers a broad menu spanning lunch, dinner, happy hour, and party platters — along with a Rent-a-Chef service that brings a private sushi chef directly to guests throughout Northern California.

• Spaces for 136 Guests

Fat's Catering is the event and banquet arm of the Fat Family Restaurant Group, a Sacramento institution that has been family-owned since Frank Fat opened his namesake restaurant in 1939. The catering division was added to the family's portfolio in 1980, extending the group's culinary legacy into private events and celebrations. The facility offers a full-service catering program alongside banquet rooms available for individual rental or full-facility buyout, welcoming events such as engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and corporate gatherings. As a full-service caterer, the team customizes menus to suit each event, drawing on expertise across Chinese, American, Italian, and French cuisines. Frank Fat's restaurant earned the James Beard Foundation's America's Classics Award in 2013, a recognition given to locally owned establishments that reflect the character of their communities. Fat's Catering carries that same family tradition forward under Executive Chef Lina Fat, continuing to offer the Fat family's signature approach to hospitality and cuisine.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 975 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Crest Theater is a historic entertainment venue located at 1013 K Street in the heart of downtown Sacramento, California, just blocks from the State Capitol and the Sacramento Convention Center. Originally opened in 1912 as the Empress Theatre — a vaudeville palace — the building was completely reimagined following a major renovation in 1949 and emerged as the Crest Theatre in its current form. A further refurbishment in 1995 restored the venue's ornate gold-leaf art deco interior to its mid-century splendor. Today, The Crest Theater hosts a broad range of events in its main auditorium, including classic and specialty film screenings, live concerts, comedy performances, lectures, and community festivals. With seating for up to 975 guests and a full stage, professional sound system, and professional lighting, the venue accommodates productions of genuine scale. The theater also features an onsite restaurant, Empress Tavern, in its lower level. For private events, The Crest Theater is available for day and evening rentals and has hosted political fundraisers, receptions, corporate conferences, employee orientations, and wedding celebrations. The venue is wheelchair accessible and situated in a walkable downtown neighborhood with paid parking options nearby.

• Spaces for 170 Guests

Clunie Community Center occupies a three-story Art Deco brick building within McKinley Park in Sacramento, California. Built in the 1930s, the center welcomes visitors through a lobby finished with period-appropriate architectural detail, and an elevator provides access to all three floors. The main event space is a 2,800-square-foot auditorium on the ground floor, featuring hardwood floors, chandeliers, and a built-in stage with stage lighting. An adjoining warming kitchen with commercial stainless steel appliances — including warming ovens, an ice maker, and a refrigerator — is available as an add-on for catering use. Three carpeted meeting rooms on the upper floors offer flexible space for smaller gatherings: the East Sacramento Room on the mezzanine level, and Rooms B and C on the top floor, which can be rented individually or combined. The center is available for weddings, banquets, dances, performances, recitals, conferences, and nonprofit events. All rooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning, and WiFi is available throughout the facility. Clunie Community Center is operated by the City of Sacramento's Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment department.

• Spaces for 200 Guests