Top San Francisco Holiday Party Restaurants

• Spaces for 22-120 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Fattoria e Mare is an Italian seafood and farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Half Moon Bay, California, offering private dining and event spaces for gatherings of various sizes. Rooted in the culinary traditions of Venice and Northern Italy, the restaurant pairs coastal California ingredients with the techniques and flavors of Italian cooking — a philosophy captured in its name, which translates to "farm and sea." The restaurant offers four private and semi-private spaces that accommodate events from intimate boardroom dinners to larger celebrations. Cosa Nostra seats up to 22 guests in a dedicated private dining room, while Terrazza accommodates up to 36 with views of Purissima Creek and flexible table configurations. The Blue Room hosts up to 75 guests in a semi-private setting, and the Main Dining Room can be reserved for parties of up to 100. A dedicated events team handles customized Italian seafood menus, vegetarian and special diet accommodations, and full sommelier service for all private events.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We're happy to provide you with an experience that suits your present mood: informal after a spin class, a professional lunch in a corner booth, a group of friends at our Chef's table, or an unplanned get-together at our communal table for catching up and small nibbles. Whatever brought you to THREE, we appreciate it and look forward to getting to know you. Our private dining and programs can be tailored to suit a wide range of requirements and budgets. We urge you to come in, unwind, socialize, and enjoy wonderful food and company so that you can focus on your visitors. We can bring the party to you if you have a certain location in mind for your event. DRINK... FOOD... From Happy Hours to full-fledged events, we've got you covered! We can accommodate huge groups by purchasing the entire restaurant. For a sitting meal, our dining room can hold up to 120 people, and for a standing reception, up to 150. We'll work with you to plan a one-of-a-kind event, complete with a chef-created cuisine and a bespoke bar menu tailored to your preferences and budget.

• Spaces for 100-280 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

WELCOME TO LA COSTANERA RESIDENCE La Costanera invites both locals and visitors to the Bay Area to enjoy a Peruvian culinary experience that they will never forget at their newest location. This contemporary, authentic Peruvian restaurant, located north of Half Moon Bay, overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers a diverse menu that highlights the coastal cuisine of Latin America. Guests can enjoy our signature ceviche or a handcrafted cocktail while taking in the expansive ocean and coastal mountain views through panoramic, 180-degree windows. UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE COSTANERA La Costanera is the ideal location for a reception, party, or other special event of any size and scope. Our restaurant's breathtaking ocean views, mouthwatering Peruvian cuisine, and unmatched service make it the ideal location for a memorable event. A large party can be accommodated in our 10,000 square foot, two-story restaurant, while smaller gatherings can be held in our private rooms or on our outdoor patio. Guests will have easy access to signature and traditional drinks on both floors, thanks to a full bar on each level. Develop a menu in collaboration with our on-site event planners that includes signature Peruvian dishes and seasonal cocktails that your guests will enjoy. Contact us today to schedule a tour of our facility and to reserve a date for your upcoming event.

• Spaces for 20-120 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 6 Total Spaces

Sam's Chowder House opened in October 2006 along Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, overlooking Pillar Point Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. Celebrated for its New England-style seafood, the restaurant has earned recognition from Food & Wine as one of the "100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America" and has been named the #1 Seafood Restaurant by Half Moon Bay locals. Six private and semi-private event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from 20-guest intimate dinners to 120-person outdoor receptions on the Beachfront Lawn. Indoor options include the Mavericks Room — a corner banquet room with windows framing the Mavericks surf break and harbor — and the Harbor View Room, which seats up to 54 guests with sweeping Pacific Ocean views and direct access to the North Patio. The Ocean Terrace offers an indoor-outdoor configuration with heat lamps, an overhead roof, and large sliding doors. Outdoors, the North Patio and South Beach Bar provide oceanfront settings for lunches, dinners, and evening receptions, with optional tenting available on the patio. Sam's also offers full-venue buyouts and off-site catering through the Sam's ChowderMobile, which brings its seafood — including Lobster Clambake service — to locations of the host's choosing.

• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

Premium products are rotated on a seasonal basis. We serve Mediterranean-Rim and California Coastal cuisine at Cetrella, which has a main dining room that seats 90 people and plenty of additional seating in our scalable private rooms behind velvet curtains, at our full bar, which hosts weekend live jazz and periodic wine dinners, and on our outdoor patio with Mediterranean garden and water fountain. In honor of the breathtaking valley on the island of Capri, Cetrella offers approachable fine dining dishes that are made with fresh ingredients from local growers and purveyors. Appetizers include crudo and focaccia; main courses include fritto misto; beef carpaccio; soups and salads; wood-oven pizza; house-made bread and pasta; and cheese flights. Seasonal grilled vegetables, fish, poultry, and meat are available as main course options on a rotating basis. Along with house-made gelato, ice cream, and sorbet, customers can indulge in specialty desserts such as the chocolate trio and other seasonal offerings. A casual menu as well as specialty cocktails will be available at the full bar. There are always options and accommodations available for customers who have food sensitivities or who prefer a vegetarian or vegan diet. Located in the heart of Los Altos, Cetrella Los Altos is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on weekends.

• Spaces for 130 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

HopMonk Tavern Novato is the perfect place to host your next special celebration or corporate gathering. HopMonk Tavern Novato offers both an indoor and outdoor space for your special occasion. The venue's outdoor beer garden can be tented, and offers the perks of the beautiful Northern California outdoors in a secluded setting.

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Please contact us to inquire about hosting your next event. We offer a comprehensive selection of options that include everything from small meetings, such as Corporate luncheons, to large scale events, such as weddings, no matter how big or little they are. The passion and attention to detail remain the same, regardless of the number of guests. After all, you have earned it. And that is exactly what you will receive when Faz is in charge of your next gathering. Training events, team building events, product launches, sales events, birthday parties, holiday parties, retirement parties, and board meetings are just a few of the types of corporate events we cater to. But, despite how it may appear at times, life is not all labor. It is necessary to commemorate one's life. We feel that our entire lives should be a celebration. Baptisms and baby showers; birthdays and quinceaeras; engagements, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and weddings; wedding anniversaries and memorial ceremonies, and more! There is always something to be grateful for and celebrate in one's life. Choose a partner who knows the value of celebrations and will help you achieve your goals. Faz is your best option for any event. FAZ's private dining rooms are the ideal location for any special celebration. The unique flavors and cooking techniques of Persia are combined with Mediterranean influences. Whether you are planning a launch, a business conference, or a family reunion, FAZ's dining rooms will provide you with a wide range of dining options.

• Spaces for 12-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Total Spaces

The Stanford Faculty Club is a private membership organization set on the Stanford University campus at 439 Lagunita Drive in Stanford, California. Housed in a landmark building surrounded by the universitys storied grounds, the club has served as a gathering place for faculty, staff, and the broader Stanford community since its founding — hosting everything from intimate faculty dinners to weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate conferences, and milestone celebrations. Seven distinct event spaces accommodate groups ranging from 12 to over 300 guests, with outdoor options extending capacity to 500. The Cedar Room, at 3,500 square feet with an expansive open floor plan, warm wood finishes, and access to the Main Patio, anchors the largest gatherings. The Redwood Room offers an elegant setting with high ceilings and a stone fireplace alongside access to the Garden Patio. The Palm Room features high ceilings and large windows with views of the redwoods. Smaller meeting rooms and private dining rooms serve board-style and intimate group needs. All events are supported by the clubs dedicated Catering Department, which holds a full California ABC liquor license and provides tables, chairs, linens, and on-site catering — no outside rental fees required. The Upper Terrace and courtyard spaces add seasonal outdoor options for receptions and ceremonies.

• Spaces for 15-260 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Bar

Massimo's Italian Restaurant has served Fremont, California since 1976, when William Massimo Rinetti founded the restaurant to honor his grandfather — an Italian immigrant whose name and culinary spirit the restaurant carries forward. Now operated by Bill Jr., who has managed daily operations since the 1990s, Massimo's remains a family business rooted in three generations of Italian-American tradition. The restaurant's five private dining rooms accommodate gatherings from intimate dinners of 15 to banquet receptions of up to 180 guests. Each room offers a fully private setting with its own audiovisual capabilities, and the largest space — the Hyman Room — features a dedicated exterior entrance, private restrooms, a portable dance floor, and an iPod-compatible sound system. Rooms can be combined to expand capacity for larger celebrations. Massimo's hosts weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, birthday and bridal showers, and conferences, pairing fine Italian-American cuisine with professional service. Private lunch events are available by inquiry.

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel
• 1 space at this venue

Mountain Home Inn is a historic 10-room boutique hotel and event venue perched on the Mt. Tamalpais ridgeline in Mill Valley, California — just 20 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Built in 1912 by Swiss-German founders who surveyed the mountain to find its most scenic vantage point, the inn sits 900 feet above the village of Mill Valley with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, and the canopy of Muir Woods below. It is the only commercial property permitted on Mt. Tamalpais, a distinction that reflects both its historic status and enduring connection to this iconic landscape. The venue's three common event spaces — a sun-drenched terrace, a dining room, and a cozy lounge — welcome private celebrations of up to 75 guests, along with two dedicated private rooms: the Mountain View Room, featuring vistas of the surrounding Mt. Tam peaks, and the intimate Bay View Room. The venue is well suited to weddings, private parties, and corporate meetings and retreats. Full beverage service is available on-site, with professional bartenders and a full bar featuring beer and wine. External caterers are welcome, and the venue's proximity to outdoor ceremony sites — including Muir Woods, Muir Beach, Stinson Beach, and the Muir Beach Overlook — makes it a natural base for celebrations that spill beyond its walls.

• Spaces for 30-400 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

MacArthur Park Restaurant and Bar occupies California Historical Landmark No. 895 at 27 University Avenue in Palo Alto — a building constructed during World War I as a Y.W.C.A. Hostess House, designed to serve as a safe meeting place for women and children visiting troops training at nearby Camp Fremont in Menlo Park. The structure has since been preserved as a landmark and transformed into a full-service American restaurant and event venue steps from the Caltrain station. The restaurant offers five private event spaces — the Veteran's Room (100 seated), the Julia Morgan Room (40 seated), Camp Fremont (30 seated), and an outdoor Patio (100 seated, 150 standing) — plus the option to buy out the full dining room for gatherings of up to 550. Events range from intimate board meetings and milestone dinners to wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and corporate holiday parties. MacArthur Park's American menu draws on local and seasonal ingredients, with an award-winning BBQ program anchoring the kitchen. In-house catering is available for private events, with menus that can be fully customized to the occasion.