Top Granite Bay Venues

• 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 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 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 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 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.