Top Upstate New York Luncheon Venues
371 results near Upstate New York, NY
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Choosing your luncheon venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Upstate New York. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Upstate New York venue has never been easier.
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Ramada Geneva Lakefront
41 Lakeshore Dr, Geneva, NY 14456, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
Situated on the shore of Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York, 41 Lakefront Hotel is a Trademark Collection by Wyndham property in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. The hotel pairs 145 guest rooms and suites with event facilities well suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The Lakefront Ballroom serves as the signature reception space, offering waterfront views alongside in-house amenities that include tables, chairs, linens, a dance floor, and bar service. Outdoors, the Seneca Terrace Tent provides a ceremony option positioned steps from the water, framed by the lake on the Seneca shoreline. Events at both spaces are supported by a dedicated on-site wedding coordinator and catering through F2T Kitchen & Bar, which draws on local Finger Lakes ingredients. Wedding packages include private ballroom use, a bridal party ready room, cake cutting service, vendor referrals, and a complimentary overnight suite for the couple. The hotel accommodates groups from intimate gatherings to events of up to 200 guests.
Lake George Shoreline Cruises
2 Kurosaka Ln, Lake George, NY 12845, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Lake George Waterfront Cruises & Hospitality is a full-service lakefront destination on Lake George in New York's Adirondack region, offering private events alongside cruises, dining, boat rentals, and parasailing. The company has been under new ownership since 2022, when Katie and Will Carson acquired it from the Quirk family — with Katie bringing third-generation experience in restaurant, cruise, and event operations — and continues to honor the traditions the previous owners established while modernizing the guest experience. Private gatherings are hosted across three distinct spaces. The Adirondac is a multi-deck cruise ship featuring three spacious decks, a glass atrium, two full-service bars, and indoor-outdoor guest areas, well-suited for rehearsal dinners, showers, and milestone celebrations on the water. The Horicon is a classic all-wood vessel with two decks, a glass atrium, and two full-service bars, offering a more intimate waterfront setting for similar occasions. The Lighthouse Veranda is a covered terrace overlooking the marina and Lake George, with private bar service and an open, airy layout that works for everything from corporate luncheons to bridal showers. All three spaces include dedicated event coordination and customizable food and beverage packages.
The Oncenter
800 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA- Spaces for 463-7,000 Guests
- 3 Theaters
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Venue with Activities
The Oncenter is Central New York's premier convention and entertainment facility, occupying three city blocks in downtown Syracuse. The complex unites three distinct venues: the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, the Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, and the John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters. The Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center offers 100,000 square feet of adaptable space — from expansive exhibit halls suited for trade shows and large-scale conventions to a ballroom and dedicated breakout meeting rooms — with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and in-house catering by the Savor team. An underground tunnel links the Convention Center to the Arena and Theaters, keeping the full complex connected for multi-day events. The Upstate Medical Arena opened in 1951 as a veteran's memorial and has been home to the Syracuse Crunch since 1994, accommodating up to 7,000 guests across concert, sporting, and assembly configurations. The Civic Center Theaters offer three performance spaces — the 2,117-seat Crouse Hinds Theater, the 463-seat Carrier Theater, and the Bevard Studio — suited for theatrical productions, film screenings, ceremonies, and lectures. The Oncenter specializes in private events and weddings for 150 or more guests.
Whiteface Mountain
5021 NY-86 Scenic, Wilmington, NY 12997, USA- Spaces for 40-300 Guests
- 1 Landmark
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
Whiteface Mountain rises above the Adirondacks near Lake Placid, New York, offering sweeping mountain-and-lake views that make it a dramatic setting for weddings and celebrations. Couples can reach their ceremony by a scenic gondola ride or a drive up the Veterans' Memorial Highway to a mountaintop overlook, letting the surrounding high peaks and Champlain Valley serve as the backdrop. The mountain offers two ceremony locations: a summit spot along the Veterans' Memorial Highway suited to intimate gatherings of 40 guests or fewer, and Little Whiteface, reached by gondola, which accommodates up to 200 with 360-degree views of the Adirondacks. Receptions move to the base area, where the Cloudspin Bar & Grill and its adjoining Bar Deck host the party. On-site catering ranges from a casual Adirondack Backyard BBQ to elevated chef-attended carving stations, with menus tailored to each couple's taste and budget.
La Galleria Banquets
3923 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA- Spaces for 85-250 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Loft
La Galleria Events is a family-owned wedding and event venue set on 3.5 acres in Orchard Park, Western New York. Originally opened on March 27, 1976, as a Northern Italian restaurant, the property has grown over nearly five decades into a well-known celebrations destination, hosting more than 3,000 weddings and welcoming over 2.6 million guests throughout its history. The venue offers two distinct indoor spaces: the Loft Room, which accommodates up to 200 guests, and the Elmwood Room, suited for intimate gatherings of up to 85. Outdoors, beautifully landscaped grounds with gardens, a pergola, gazebos, and a wishing well provide ceremony settings with a rustic-chic character. In-house catering, full bar service, a dedicated dance floor, and experienced on-site coordinators support events from beginning to end. La Galleria has been recognized as a WeddingWire Couples's Choice Award winner for eleven consecutive years and has been ranked among the top wedding venues in Western New York.
Ithaca Yacht Club
1090 Glenwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA- Spaces for 200-400 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Country Clubs
- 2 Total Spaces
The Ithaca Yacht Club occupies a stretch of Cayuga Lake's west shore, roughly 3.5 miles north of Cass Park and situated below the Glenwood Pines restaurant on Glenwood Road — making it Ithaca's only true lakeside event venue. The club opens its grounds for private events from May through October, welcoming weddings, corporate meetings, seminars, anniversaries, birthday parties, reunions, graduation celebrations, and other gatherings. Membership is not required to book an event. Indoor facilities accommodate up to 200 guests across the main clubhouse, blue awning patio, and member deck. For larger events, the grounds expand onto The Point, where a tent can be set up to host up to 400 guests. All food and beverage service is provided by ITH Hospitality, the club's exclusive on-site caterer, offering a full range of options from casual luncheons to formal banquet fare.
The McKinley
1701 North St, Endicott, NY 13760, USA- Spaces for 300-400 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
The McKinley is a banquet and event venue in the historic village of Endicott, New York, that has served the Southern Tier community since opening in 2004. The 10,000-square-foot facility centers on a spacious dining room encircling a 1,200-square-foot sunken wooden dance floor, beneath a 25-foot skylighted ceiling and large bowl chandeliers, with neutral décor that complements any event theme. A balcony adds an additional level to the main space. The McKinley hosts one event at a time and accommodates gatherings across a wide range — from weddings and proms to corporate dinners, holiday parties, fundraisers, and reunions — making it a versatile choice for celebrations throughout Broome and Tioga counties.
Valentino's Banquet Hall
3899 Oneida St, New Hartford, NY 13413, USA- Spaces for 450 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
Valentino's Banquet Hall is a full-service event venue in New Hartford, New York, offering an elegantly modern setting with a history of quality and personal service. Operating since 2001 and drawing on over 35 years of event planning experience, the venue hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, corporate events, and private celebrations of all kinds. The grand banquet hall accommodates over 450 guests, making it a strong choice for large receptions and milestone gatherings. In-house catering with customizable menu selections is available for on-site events, and the team also provides off-premise destination event services across New York State.
Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant & Banquet Facility
3785 South Park Ave, Blasdell, NY 14219, USA- Spaces for 225 Guests
Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant & Banquet Facility has been a Western New York institution since 1965, when Hall of Fame wrestler Ilio DiPaolo opened the establishment in Blasdell, NY. The restaurant built its name on Old-World Italian recipes, fresh seafood, and grilled steaks, and has remained one of the most popular Italian-American dining destinations in the Buffalo area for more than six decades. The banquet facility accommodates a broad range of private events — including wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, shower luncheons, sports banquets, and memorial services. In-house catering and event coordination are available, with a dedicated banquet team accessible daily from 10 AM. Off-site catering, including pickup and drop-off options, is also offered for events beyond the main location. The dining room features an extensive collection of memorabilia from Ilio DiPaolo's Hall of Fame wrestling career, alongside photographs documenting more than fifty years of celebrity guests. An outdoor Piazza Patio provides an alfresco setting for smaller gatherings and seasonal live music events.