Top Iowa Luncheon Venues
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DMACC Conference Center - Maytag Event Complex
600 N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA 50208, USA- Spaces for 60-400 Guests
- 3 Meeting Spaces
- 2 Convention Centers
The DMACC Conference Center — also known as the Maytag Event Complex — occupies the second floor of the Des Moines Area Community College Newton Campus, a 105,000-square-foot building that opened in 1993 with support from the Maytag Corporation and the City of Newton. Located in central Iowa about 30 minutes from downtown Des Moines with easy access from I-80 and I-35, the venue draws regional and statewide gatherings alike. The facility centers on two signature event spaces: a 325-seat auditorium with a 35-by-22-foot stage and a 300-seat conference center that divides into four quadrants, each with its own AV setup. Smaller breakout rooms accommodate groups from 5 to 60, and an atrium just off the main entrance provides space for cocktail hours and registration. All spaces include audiovisual equipment, and the venue operates an open catering policy with free onsite parking. The conference center hosts conferences, workshops, trade shows, fundraisers, live performances, and weddings. An onsite conference coordinator is available to support planning and event-day logistics.
Centerstone Inn and Suites Maquoketa
1910 Nairn Dr, Delmar, IA 52037, USA- Spaces for 350 Guests
Centerstone Inn & Suites is a full-service hotel in Maquoketa, Iowa, positioned off US-61 with 8,100 square feet of event space across two meeting rooms. The property accommodates up to 300 guests for conferences, banquets, weddings, family reunions, and company functions. Guests and event attendees enjoy complimentary high-speed WiFi, a heated indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center, and a free hot breakfast served daily. The hotel's 64 guest rooms, including accessible accommodations, make it a practical choice for multi-day events and out-of-town guests looking to stay on-site.
Principal Park
1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA- Spaces for 70-1,000 Guests
- 1 Bar
- 1 Outdoor
- 3 Event Spaces
Principal Park is a 11,500-seat professional baseball stadium in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, home of the Iowa Cubs — the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Opened in 1992 and renamed Principal Park in 2004 following a naming rights agreement with Principal Financial Group, the ballpark sits at the confluence of the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River, offering views of both the skyline and the surrounding waterways. The park's event programming spans game-day group packages and non-game-day private rentals across several distinct spaces. The climate-controlled Left Field Lounge accommodates groups of up to 70 and includes a full bar, audio and visual capabilities, and views of Sec Taylor Field. The Mezzanine, on the second level behind home plate, hosts groups of up to 1,000 with panoramic views of the city and the field. The CKF Left Field Landing, situated above the home bullpen, serves as an exclusive picnic area for groups of up to 125. The venue's catering team customizes packages for reunions, receptions, graduation parties, holiday events, business meetings, and staff retreats. Ample parking and a convenient downtown location make Principal Park easily accessible for guests arriving from across the Des Moines metro.
Credit Island
2200 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52802, USA- Spaces for 115-200 Guests
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Waterfront
- 1 Park
Credit Island Lodge sits on a 450-acre island in the Mississippi River on the southwest side of Davenport, Iowa — a setting that places guests in the middle of the river with open water views on all sides. The lodge was restored and reopened as a rental venue, and its riverfront character makes it a distinctive backdrop for receptions, reunions, and private celebrations. The lodge accommodates up to 200 guests under fire code, with seating for approximately 115. It offers a serving kitchen with refrigerator, round and rectangular tables, and is fully heated and air conditioned. Reservations can be made up to 365 days in advance through Davenport Parks & Recreation.
The Outing Club
2109 Brady St, Davenport, IA 52803, USA- Spaces for 600 Guests
Founded in 1891, The Outing Club is a historic private club in Davenport, Iowa, housed in a Colonial Revival Clubhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Established by three community leaders as a gathering place for families and friends, the club blends its storied past with contemporary programming — offering what it describes as attainable luxury for those who value connection, comfort, and quality time together. The club's event capabilities extend across its expansive property, from its grand ballroom and private rooms suited for business meetings, intimate gatherings, and celebrations, to the entire grounds available for milestone occasions including weddings. Its culinary team, led by Chef Jason Gomez, provides dining that draws from seasonal menus with personalized service — rounding out a full-service private event setting.
Best Western Plus SteepleGate Inn
100 W 76th St, Davenport, IA 52806, USA- Spaces for 350 Guests
Best Western Plus SteepleGate Inn is a full-service hotel event venue in Davenport, Iowa, set minutes from the Mississippi River and well-positioned for guests traveling across the Quad Cities. With more than 8,200 square feet of meeting and event space spread across six dedicated rooms, the property accommodates both large celebrations and more intimate gatherings. The Williamsburg Ballroom is the inn's signature event space, a 3,737-square-foot room with a built-in dance floor, chandelier lighting, and carpeted finishes suited to seated receptions of up to 400 guests. For outdoor occasions, the Courtyard offers a wooden deck surrounded by mature trees and manicured lawns — a natural setting for ceremonies or cocktail hours. The hotel also features the Symposium, Hampton, and Executive Meeting rooms for smaller events and breakout functions. On-site catering and bar service are available for all events, and a dedicated event director supports planning from first inquiry through the day itself. Over 100 guest rooms allow wedding parties and attendees to stay on property. The Prairie Grille restaurant rounds out the amenities for guests before and after events.
Grundy Center Community Center
705 F Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638, USA- Spaces for 75-350 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
The Grundy Community Center is a 10,644-square-foot single-story brick facility owned by the City of Grundy Center, Iowa. Completed in 1983 through the generosity of the Grundy Center and Grundy County community, it serves individuals, organizations, businesses, and conventions with rental availability seven days a week from 8 AM to 1 AM. The center features two dedicated event rooms. The Wilts Room is the largest, accommodating banquet seating for 350 guests, with kitchen access, a built-in stereo and PA system, and tile floors. The American Legion Room offers banquet seating for approximately 75 and also connects to the kitchen. A fully equipped commercial kitchen with complete table service for up to 350 people supports both spaces. A full-time director assists with rental arrangements, and the center provides room setup and janitorial maintenance. The facility holds a liquor license and can furnish a bar with bartenders on request. A/V equipment including a TV/VCR, projector, screens, and staging are available, along with wireless and hardwired internet access. Both the front and rear entrances offer handicap access.
Timberline Campground
31635 Ashworth Rd, Waukee, IA 50263, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Timberline Campground operates two family-friendly campgrounds in Iowa — Timberline West in Waukee and Timberline East in Newton — offering year-round outdoor gatherings under the banner of "country camping with city convenience." The Waukee location sits along Interstate 80 on the outskirts of the Des Moines metro, with retail and dining close by; the Newton location features wooded campsites near Iowa Speedway and Adventureland Amusement Park. Both locations are equipped for group stays and celebrations, with amenities including a swimming pool, stocked fishing pond, campfire areas, jump pad, and playground. Timberline hosts themed weekend events throughout the year and welcomes groups looking to book multiple accommodations — from cabins to glamping units — for family reunions, milestone gatherings, and outdoor getaways.
African American Museum of Iowa
55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA- Spaces for 200-240 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Historic Space
The African American Museum of Iowa is the only statewide museum devoted to preserving African American history and culture in Iowa. Founded in 1993 and located along the Cedar River near downtown Cedar Rapids, the museum occupies a 17,000-square-foot facility that reopened in 2024 following a $5 million renovation. Each year the museum serves more than 30,000 people through exhibitions, educational programming, and special events, and its permanent collection includes more than 2,000 artifacts, 70 linear feet of archives, and 200 oral histories. For private events, the Aldeen Davis Celebration Hall accommodates up to 200 guests at round tables or 240 guests in theater-style seating. The hall looks out over the Harper Terrace and the Cedar River Trail, with views of the Cedar River and the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial public art installation, Trumpet. An attached catering kitchen and in-house audio-visual system with projection screen are included with every rental, and the museum welcomes outside caterers with no vendor restrictions. ADA-accessible throughout, the facility is well suited for weddings, fundraisers, formal dinners, galas, business meetings, and training workshops.
Elks 290
407 E Park Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA- Spaces for 75-375 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 4 Total Spaces
Waterloo Elks Lodge #290 has been a cornerstone of the Waterloo, Iowa community since its founding on October 12, 1894. The current building, acquired in 1917 and expanded with a ballroom in 1924, carries more than a century of history into every event it hosts. With four distinct event spaces ranging from intimate private dining to a grand ballroom, the Lodge accommodates gatherings from 75 to 375 guests. The Grand Ballroom is the flagship space for weddings and large receptions, seating up to 375 guests under soft lighting and fabric-draped chandeliers. Smaller celebrations find a home in the Park Avenue Lounge, Gatsby's Restaurant, or the Brass Lounge. Wedding packages include ceremony and reception options, with dedicated dressing rooms, setup and teardown services, and a rehearsal option for Friday-Saturday bookings. In-house catering and bar service are provided for all events, and the building is ADA compliant with elevator access to every floor and wheelchair-accessible entrances.
Giovannetti Community Shelter
9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA- Spaces for 180 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Park
The E.J. Giovannetti Community Shelter is an enclosed event facility at Walker Johnston Park in Urbandale, Iowa, opened in September 2013. The approximately 3,000-square-foot building accommodates up to 180 guests and is available for private rentals including celebrations, gatherings, and community events. The shelter's main event room features a modern interior with warm wood accents, a gas fireplace, and large windows overlooking the park. A 60-by-30-foot covered outdoor patio extends the gathering space beyond the interior. The facility includes a commercial kitchen, full heating and air conditioning, and comes furnished with 16 round tables, 8 rectangular tables, and 180 chairs. Built from precast concrete panels, the shelter also serves as a designated tornado safe room — a distinction that reflects the building's durable construction alongside its function as a community gathering space. Reservations are available up to 365 days in advance through the Urbandale Parks and Recreation online booking system.
Sheraton West Des Moines
1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA- Spaces for 1,200 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Convention Center
The Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel brings together 22,321 square feet of event space and 285 guest rooms under one roof in West Des Moines, Iowa — a ten-story full-service hotel positioned at the interchange of I-35, I-235, and I-80, fifteen minutes from Des Moines International Airport. At the heart of the property is the five-story Atrium Party Deck, a 2,300-square-foot semi-private gathering space ringed by lush greenery and a signature waterfall. The atrium sets the tone for the rest of the venue: a setting where scale and warmth coexist. For larger celebrations, the Convention Center accommodates up to 1,200 guests, with the full portfolio of 16 function rooms handling events from intimate board-room dinners to grand receptions. Wedding packages include a stage and dance floor, tables and chairs, china and glassware, linens, a champagne toast for the head table, and a dedicated catering sales manager. The hotel's culinary team handles all food and beverage in-house, with plated and buffet dinner programs, hors d'oeuvres, and bar service tiers available. Guest room blocks — courtesy (up to 15 rooms) or guaranteed (16 or more) — give out-of-town guests convenient access to the celebration without leaving the building.
Kuehn Convervation Area
Kuehn Conservation area, 32849 Houston Trail, Earlham, IA 50072, United States- Spaces for 200 Guests
Cedar Rapids Country Club
550 27th St Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Cedar Rapids Country Club has served the Cedar Rapids community since 1897, operating as a family-oriented private club nestled in the Indian Creek valley amid an oak forest in Eastern Iowa. The club hosts more than 600 member families and maintains a longstanding tradition of gathering for life's most meaningful occasions. The club's event capabilities span weddings and rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and employee appreciation events, and private celebrations including bridal showers, birthday parties, and family reunions. The banquet and events team provides support with event design, menu planning, wine pairing, and vendor coordination — bringing together florists, DJs, and other professionals to ensure cohesive events. Audio/visual equipment is available for presentations and ceremonies. A 20% service charge is included for banquet events. Non-members wishing to host events at the club must be sponsored by an existing member. For event inquiries, the banquet team can be reached directly at (319) 200-7116.
Tuscany Special Events Center At Rastrelli's
2417 Cleveland St, Clinton, IA 52732, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
The Tuscany Special Events Center at Rastrelli's is a full-service event venue in Clinton, Iowa, rooted in a family tradition that Pete and Ida Rastrelli began in 1939. Operating from a dedicated facility at 2417 Cleveland Street, the Center offers several event spaces — the Tuscany Room, the Avanti Room, and Room 39 — to accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate celebrations to receptions for up to 350 guests. Each space is furnished with tables, linens, china, glassware, and a dance floor, and events are staffed throughout with servers and an on-site banquet manager. All catering is provided through Rastrelli's kitchen, drawing on the Italian-American recipes and scratch-made traditions the restaurant has maintained for more than 85 years. The venue suits weddings, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and private celebrations of all kinds.
Indianola Activity Center
2204 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125, USA- Spaces for 12-200 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Meeting Space
The Indianola Activity Center is a multi-purpose event and community facility operated by the City of Indianola Parks and Recreation Department, located at 2204 W. 2nd Avenue in Indianola, Iowa. The center serves as the department's headquarters and hosts a wide range of private events, city meetings, and community gatherings throughout the year. The Buxton Room is the center's signature event space, accommodating up to 200 guests for receptions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, family reunions, and more. It comes fully equipped with 35 round folding tables, 288 folding chairs, 15 rectangle tables, a public address system with lectern, a projector screen, and a full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, and microwave. The space is ADA accessible and offers complimentary WiFi. A smaller Arts and Crafts Room accommodates up to 12 guests for intimate meetings or small group gatherings, complete with folding tables, chairs, and a sink. The Indianola Activity Center is an affordable and flexible venue option for Warren County and the greater Des Moines area, with daily and hourly rental options available seven days a week.