Top Mercer Island Venues

• Spaces for 60 Guests

ANGELO RICCI was a second-generation American, descended from a family in Pisterzo, Lazio, in the Monti Lepini—about 100km southeast of Rome. In May 1957, Angelo Ricci opened a delicatessen on the corner of SW 153rd Street and 6th Avenue SW in Burien. At first it was just a small counter and a few tables next to the only liquor store in town. Angelo learned his family’s method of Italian cooking from his father Michele, a grocer who had immigrated from Italy to Osawatomie, Kansas in 1911. Michele always emphasized the importance of the quality and freshness of ingredients. Angelo and his family rapidly expanded, offering a full dining room and lounge by the early 1960s. Angelo made a name for himself by bringing food from around the country and world to Burien.

• Spaces for 8-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 11 Hotels
• 11 Total Spaces

Together, creativity and flawlessness create the most memorable wedding venues in Washington state. Here at Cedarbrook Lodge, we embrace the specificity of a couple’s vision to produce a gorgeous backdrop for the big day. Unbelievable cuisine, an inspiring natural Northwest setting just south of Seattle, a tenured team to assist, ample parking, and a comfortable place for all guests to stay - that’s a Cedarbrook wedding.

In the winter of 2009, friends Renee Erickson, Jeremy Price, and Chad Dale set out to build a fun, lively, and approachable oyster bar in their backyard — a neighborhood spot where the very best in food and drink would be served in a cozy, welcoming setting — and opened The Walrus and Carpenter the following spring. 'The Walrus' was created with a great deal of assistance from friends and family. The drawings, which are now displayed on the walls of the dining room, were created by artist Jeffry Mitchell. The majority of the cabinetry and furniture in the space was built by Jeremy's father, Tim Price. Ryan and Jim, Renee's brother and her father, were responsible for laying the brick patio. During a trip to Los Angeles, Renee and Carrie Omegna, a very dear friend who is now our Executive Director, discovered the rusted, metal, coral-like chandelier that serves as the centerpiece of The Walrus and the Carpenter in an antique yard. At long last, in the summer of 2010, The Walrus and the Carpenter became accessible to the general public. Local and national acclaim soon followed, and today, people travel from near and far to dine and drink at The Walrus and the Carpenter, which has become a destination restaurant. While this is true, the restaurant retains its neighborhood feel, serving friendly, often bustling patrons in a relaxed atmosphere where they can enjoy icy cold piles of oysters, delectable plate dishes and a wide selection of wines by the glass, beers, ciders, and sophisticated cocktails.

• Spaces for 130-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion provides 1,370 square feet of event space. With sweeping views of the mountains and waterways, the pavilion features state of the art audio/visual, vaulted ceilings, a 20 foot skylight and west facing window walls that fully open. Combine the outdoor patio with the pavilion for a distinctive Ballard experience. The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion at Stoneburner, which is located along Ballard Avenue within the Hotel Ballard, offers an amazing urban paradise experience that is ideal for any private event or wedding reception. The venue's interior features soaring ceilings, a 20-foot skylight, south and west facing window walls that open completely, and sweeping views of the mountains and waterways, while the pavilion's outside patio is an ideal setting for an open-air event or cocktail reception. BOOKING IS AVAILABLE NOW The following are some of the venue's highlights: Up to 150 people can be accommodated for cocktail receptions. Up to 130 people can be accommodated for a seated, family-style supper. The glass walls on the south and west sides are completely open; the space can be used as an open air space. On the patio of the Pavilion is a fireplace. Views of the Olympic Mountains, Cascades, Puget Sound, and Ballard waterways are available. Full-featured audio system built-in By clicking on the button below, you may view 3-D models of sample floor layouts and set-ups.

• Spaces for 8-134 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

When the charter members laid the cornerstone in 1924, they could have never imagined that their building would not only be the home of several Masonic organizations but would also become one of the premier rental venues in the Greenwood neighborhood. Whether it is our dining and commercial kitchen facilities. Our formal Lodge Room or booking our executive boardroom suite. Come experience our 95 years of history and hospitality. Let Greenwood Masonic Center be home to your next special event.

• Spaces for 140 Guests

This classic 1926 building with vaulted ceilings and beautiful picture windows is a perfect setting for any event. The charming historic room, located on the second floor of Greenwood Square accommodates 180 guests for receptions or up to 160 for buffet style dinners. Greenwood Square defines not only the spirit of Greenwood, but Seattle as a whole. It's the combination of continual change and forward thinking that puts Greenwood Square as a classic place to remember. In all of the event sites in the Pacific Northwest rare indeed are the facilities that have the classic style of Greenwood Square. With stunning exterior Old World architecture coupled with 2000 square feet of freshly renovated space, Greenwood Square joins the classic with modern.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Urban Light Studios has recently merged our event space with our downtown Seattle venue, AXIS Pioneer Square. The amazing AXIS space and our helpful staff can provide everything you need to create your dream event, be it large or small. Urban Light Studios team of talented photographers remain available to you for all your photography needs. We are no longer accepting events at our Greenwood studios. With great pride, AXIS has preserved 10,000 square feet of space within the historic 1889 Globe Building as Seattle’s most exciting event space. We provide two separate but joinable spaces allowing an event capacity of 25-400+, depending on desired layout. AXIS is centered on a series of 18-foot brick arches blending seamlessly into antique wood floors, with a sprinkle of industrial modern design. AXIS is one of the only large capacity non-hotel event spaces in downtown Seattle and is easy walking distance to numerous downtown hotels, as well as the burgeoning Pioneer Square restaurant and bar scene (right out our back door). The modular AXIS space is designed by event professionals to allow you to customize your event within our stunning confines. Our experienced event staff is the best in the business and proudly awaits the opportunity to make your next event truly extraordinary.

• Spaces for 240-260 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

Built in 1923, this cozy venue looks like an old home but was built as a “Mission Hall”. In 2012, community members and church leaders came together with a shared vision to open the space for community engagement. Major renovations began with design assistance from Nathan Marion of Lonely Buildings. Local contractors, many volunteers from the community, Abbey Arts, Seattle Works, and church groups helped with the project. In 2014 a partnership was created with Abbey Arts, a local nonprofit arts organization that presents and curates creative events at historic spaces around Seattle. After a two-year renovation process the Homestead is now host to community events, concerts (bluegrass, acoustic, folk, children), family events, workshops, classes and much more. The building maintains its old time house feel with a focus on sustainability and community interaction through arts, culture and education.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Country Club

The Plateau Club, located on the Sammamish Plateau, boasts a scenic 18-hole golf course, a stunning Northwest-style clubhouse, and a full-service Recreation Center. In a family-oriented atmosphere, members and their visitors may enjoy a rare blend of classic country club amenities and personalized service from a staff that understands and responds to their specific requirements. With its magnificent site above the majestic hills of the Sammamish Plateau, The Plateau Club is a beautiful venue for weddings, corporate meetings, special events, and golf competitions, among other things. In addition to offering breathtaking views of the golf course greens and adjacent woods, the enormous banquet hall has the ability to host groups of all kinds, from small personal meetings to huge group events. In addition to providing unparalleled service and a variety of customized alternatives, the club's specialized catering team will work with you to make your event both distinctive and unforgettable. In addition to a variety of distinctive banquet rooms with breathtaking plateau and golf course views, the Plateau Club also provides a variety of meeting and event spaces for your needs.

• Spaces for 110-150 Guests
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Our classic, restored two-story Arts & Crafts–style clubhouse is available at reasonable rates for all kinds of events. These have included: weddings, commitment ceremonies, receptions, bat and bar mitzvahs, anniversaries, family reunions, musical and choral performances, dances, fundraisers, community events, church meetings, holiday parties, drivers education classes, writers’ workshops, art classes, puppet shows, film screenings, and more.

• Spaces for 120-225 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Ray's Boathouse, a critically regarded restaurant on the water's edge, mirrors the clean lines and crisp corners of a classic Chris-Craft. Ray's Boathouse, one of Seattle's most iconic restaurants, elevates fresh Northwest seafood by offering elegantly crafted meals with accuracy. Everything we do revolves around water... From our vantage point atop Puget Sound, to our humble origins as a bait shop and boat rental, to our direct partnerships with fishermen who supply us with the freshest locally caught fish, plump oysters, and soft crab legs, we've come a long way. Ray's is a staple of Northwest cuisine and a symbol of quality. Bring your friends, family, and out-of-town visitors to Ray's Boathouse for a memorable dining experience, whether indoors or on our seasonal Boathouse patio. Our Café Fireside Room, located upstairs from Ray's Boathouse, is a terrific setting for your next group dining experience! The curtain can be left open to allow for a view of Puget Sound or covered to make your gathering more private. While this location does not have a direct view and does not have a western facing window, it is a pleasant compact space for group meals. Our Fireside Room has a capacity of 10 to 30 people.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Renovated in early 2017, Columbia Winery is nestled in the heart of Woodinville wine country. We offer a selection of indoor and outdoor settings, including the signature wine country ambiance of our Barrel Room. Our picturesque venues throughout the property help you create an unforgettable occasion. One of the largest winery wedding spaces in Washington, Columbia Winery can accommodate receptions for up to 225 people for seated events and 300 for standing reception-style events with ample parking. In 2015, Columbia Winery was selected by Washington Tasting Room Magazine as the #2 location to host a wedding in Washington! Fully renovated in early 2017, Columbia Winery offers a selection of elegant and unique event settings, including the signature wine country ambiance of our Barrel Room. Nestled in the heart of Woodinville wine country, we offer both indoor and outdoor spaces to create the perfect environment for any wedding style. Our picturesque venues throughout the property can help you create an unforgettable occasion large or small. The staff at Columbia Winery works closely with local caterers and vendors to provide the best of the Northwest. Enjoy a selection of fine wines from Columbia Winery to complement any meal perfectly and enlist one of their wine educators to add a special touch to the occasion.

• Spaces for 6-200 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

It was no surprise when Houdini hurled the deck of cards to the ceiling, but no one anticipated one of the cards to become stuck to a beam. The Ace of Spades, on the other hand, did. It was the exact card that Houdini's host had selected from the deck and inserted just before Houdini launched them into the air before they were able to catch their breath. In honor of the host, C.D Stimson, a prominent member of Seattle's early business and social communities, the card was kept on display in his home for the following twenty years. Willows Lodge was his hunting camp, and it was where he spent much of his time. The Stimsons, as well as numerous other prominent families from Seattle, had country estates in the valley near the current location of Willows Lodge. They reportedly partied, relaxed, hunted ducks, and created substantial business concepts on a regular basis, according to reports. It felt appropriate to carry on the name and spirit of the old Willows Lodge with the new Willows Lodge. An extensive photo collection at the hotel's special event room depicts the early years of the valley's development. Although the current Lodge, which opened in September 2000, is open to the public and guests are more frequently looking for a nice bottle of wine than a duck, it remains a "country place" committed to superb meals, a warm fire, relaxation, romance, and inspiring business deals, among other things. People were encouraged to stay in touch with their tradition and informality by creating a venue that offered the highest degree of refinement in cuisine, comfort, aesthetics, and service while yet being connected to their past and informality.

• Spaces for 258-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Redhook Brewlab’s concept is an intersection of Seattle history and culture, a place where the city’s eclectic influences mix – art, science, brewing, food, and music. Housed within the Pike Motorworks Building, Brewlab’s space is an open modern brewery and pub concept with an abundance of natural light. A focal point inside the brewpub is a custom mural by Grammy-nominated Seattle illustrator and Sub Pop Records Art Director Sasha Barr. The mural, which spans 14’ x 18’ on the wall near the front bar, is a colorful visual collage combining the city environment, people, beer, Seattle architecture, and elements from the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Large patios in the front and back of the space increase the seating capacity from 171 to 258, making the Redhook Brewlab’s total outdoor patio space the largest in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The back patio features two firepits for a cozy beer drinking experience, and both patios will be open as weather allows.

• Spaces for 35-75 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Parks

Discovery Park is Seattle's largest park, a natural area of more than 500 acres occupying most of the former Fort Lawton site on Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound. The secluded landscape takes in spectacular views of both the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, alongside two miles of protected tidal beaches, open meadowlands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active dunes, and streams — an expanse of quiet and tranquility set apart from the pace of the city. Within the park, Seattle Parks and Recreation offers outdoor ceremony sites well suited to weddings, memorials, and other gatherings framed by nature. The North Bluff, near the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, hosts ceremonies of up to 75 guests, while the Chapel Lawn suits more intimate gatherings of up to 35. Ceremonies take place in a natural, standing-room setting, with couples arranging their own chairs, canopies, and catering through private vendors.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Hand-hewn beams from an early-1800s cabin still form the core of the Stone Cottage at Storybook Farm, a structure that predates the property's founding by more than a century. Moses Atwater and Amy Wilson were among the original settlers of the land in the early 1800s; Warren and Mary Barrett later established Storybook Farm in 1955, running a preschool and summer camp there from the early 1960s through the 1980s before Bryan and Lisa Lowrance took over the property in January 2020. Set minutes from Chapel Hill and Carrboro, North Carolina, the farm today pairs overnight cabin lodging with a dedicated outdoor event space: a covered picnic shelter and 32-by-20-foot stage inside a 27-by-72-foot pavilion, equipped with a stainless-steel prep station, brick furnace, and firepit. The space has hosted concerts, weddings, festivals, corporate conferences, and workshops, including ProgDay, described by the farm as the world's longest-running progressive rock festival. Four rental cabins on the property - Stone Cottage, Barrett Lodge, Warren's Landing, and Rick's Roost - offer additional lodging, with Warren's Landing occupying the site of the farm's former school cafeteria and classrooms.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Built in 1939, the Des Moines Field House is the only full log cabin in King County, set within Des Moines Beach Park between Puget Sound and the surrounding forest, about fifteen minutes south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Its rustic log-cabin architecture — exposed beams, maple flooring, and a floor-to-ceiling cut-stone fireplace — gives the building a distinctive, historic character that has carried generations of celebrations. The Field House Gym anchors the space: a 4,000-square-foot hall that seats up to 150 guests and includes a 19-by-16-foot stage along with banquet tables and chairs. It suits weddings, elopements, banquets, receptions, fundraisers, and company events, with green space surrounding the building for gatherings that extend outdoors. Limited onsite and street parking is available. Part of the Beach Park Event Center, the Field House pairs its historic setting with the flexibility to host both formal receptions and casual celebrations.

• Spaces for 120-125 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Set in the South Puget Sound city of Des Moines, Washington, the Des Moines Activity Center is a versatile event venue built around the Mt. Rainier Room — a 5,448-square-foot space with hardwood floors, a large stone fireplace, and peek-a-boo views of Mount Rainier. Two adjoining auxiliary rooms and a commercial kitchen can be added to the rental, and an on-site facility attendant is included throughout each event. The indoor space opens onto a 2,500-square-foot patio bordered by grass and mature trees, alongside Mary's Rose Garden, where a trellised area and fountain make a natural backdrop for outdoor ceremonies. The venue accommodates up to 120 guests and suits weddings, elopements, family celebrations, presentations, and company meetings. Wi-Fi and free on-site parking are available, and the commercial kitchen allows hosts to self-cater or bring in the caterer of their choice.

• Spaces for 140-295 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront
• 1 Park

View\sPlayground\sImages Interior of the Golden Gardens Bathhouse Preparation for a celebration a large gathering complete with centerpieces Tables and their arrangement About The Golden Gardens Bathhouse The Golden Gardens Bathhouse is a stunning waterfront venue for your next special occasion. It is certain that your visitors will never forget their time at this unique venue! Take a moment to imagine the following scene for your wedding ceremony, reception, conference, or party: a calm forested hillside to the east and west, a lovely sandy beach, sailboats on Puget Sound, and the sun sinking over the Olympic Mountains-all within 14 minutes of downtown Seattle! The historic Golden Gardens Bathhouse, located just west of the Ballard district and within the famed Golden Gardens Park, was constructed in the 1930s and is a must-see attraction. In the winter, the bathhouse is kept warm by independent heating, while in the summer, it is kept cool by cross ventilation. The Main Hall can comfortably accommodate up to 140 seated people, and it can accommodate up to 295 standing visitors for a standing-room-only event in its entirety. The Main Hall has a cathedral ceiling with numerous skylights that allow plenty of natural light to stream into the room.