Top Norton Venues

• Spaces for 35-80 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Make your next private gathering one to remember. For gatherings of all sizes and events, Porto provides a range of private and semi-private locations. We’ve got four lovely spaces that you can make your own for your next event. Chef Jody Adams, a James Beard Award winner, closed her Harvard Square restaurant Rialto in 2016 after a remarkable 22-year tenure. Great food, in her opinion, no longer required a nice dining setting. She shifted her focus to the Boston eateries she co-founded with Eric Papachristos, Sean Griffing, and Jon Mendez. TRADE, a bustling restaurant on the Greenway in the financial area, has been shaking since 2011. And since its opening day in 2015, Saloniki, a fast-casual Greek restaurant in the Fenway, has had lines snaking out the door; its Cambridge branch, which is only a year old, is as popular. Finally, guests seeking a taste of Adams' famous Mediterranean meals without the white-tablecloth formality can visit Porto, a full-service restaurant next to Sak's Fifth Avenue that debuted a few months before Rialto shuttered. Adams says, "I never stand still." Adams is most proud of her work campaigning for children's welfare or combating hunger through her support of the Boston Food Bank, despite having a closet full of "best" trophies for her food and restaurants. Share our Strength honored her with the Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2010. She helps create and maintain the hospitality programs for Partners in Health institutions during her regular visits to Haiti. Adams may be at the top of her career right now, but another pinnacle might be right around the corner. In the fall of next year, a third Saloniki will debut in Harvard Square. She isn't standing still at all. In May of 2018, Adams will be admitted into the esteemed James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who" list.

• Spaces for 153 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Let Us Help You Plan Your Next Event! Fill out the form on our website with the details of your event, and Liz will contact you to begin preparing! We only accept email requests from groups of 15 or more persons. Thank you for considering Citrus & Salt. We hope to host your next event! A Baja-inspired restaurant featuring a menu that showcases chef Jason Santos' passion for Southern California and Mexican coastal cuisine. Cocktails and décor inspired by the seaside. Tequila and mezcal in a wide range of flavors. Chef Jason splits his time between Buttermilk & Bourbon, a New Orleans-inspired restaurant with as much character and charm as the city itself, and Citrus & Salt, a Back Bay-based coastal Mexican restaurant. B & B Fish in Marblehead, Jason's newest restaurant, serves coastal New England summertime favorites with Jason's trademark twists. Santos has also been on the Today Show, CBS Early Show, CBS television show The Talk, and Hell's Kitchen in following seasons. Santos also features in the iconic Paramount TV hit show Bar Rescue, where he works as a restaurant consultant alongside Jon Taffer to rehabilitate failing restaurants and bars. Jason may also be seen on Fox's hit show Hell's Kitchen this winter/spring as Chef Gordon Ramsay's Blue Team's sous chef. Santos released his first cookbook, Buttermilk & Bourbon, in March of this year, which is available in bookstores and on Amazon. “I loved our experience at Citrus and Salt. The drinks were amazing (I LOVED the Smoke Show as well as the Devils Sweat) and the food was exceptional... We also loved our server who was super attentive and kind. She never seemed rushed or stressed, even when it got busy. Everything was fresh, timely, and delicious. We will be back!” - Julie P.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is a unique venue to host your next event. Located in one of Boston's most vibrant neighborhoods, this venue offers a number of stunning spaces filled with charm and history. With indoor and outdoor spaces, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is a great fit for any occasion!

The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) combines modern elegance with unparalleled versatility across its 2.1 million square feet of space. The stunning, glass-lined design offers an impressive backdrop, including the 40,020-square-foot Grand Ballroom with sweeping views of the Boston Seaport. With 516,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space and 82 adaptable meeting rooms, the BCEC provides the flexibility and functionality to bring your event vision to life.

• Spaces for 400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Joe's on Newbury is the perfect venue for small private dinners, large gatherings, social luncheons, and business events. The enclosed terrace at Joe's on Newbury has floor-to-ceiling windows facing Newbury Street, giving guests the feeling of being outside all year. In addition, our show kitchen and two full bars provide limitless possibilities for your event. We provide fully customisable menus. For groups of 10 to 400 people, we have private and semi-private group dining areas. Joe's on Newbury serves brunch, lunch, and dinner on an enclosed patio with indoor and outdoor seating, giving diners the feeling of being outside all year. Joe's, located on Boston's historic Newbury Street, has long been a Back Bay institution. This famous restaurant offers New England classics, seasonal fare, and an extensive beverage menu. We begin every dinner with our legendary peasant loaf, regardless of what you order, since we believe there is something unique about breaking bread together. With every bite, you'll get the comfort food you want plus something delightfully unexpected. Every meal that leaves our kitchen is handcrafted from the ground up with meticulous attention to detail. We have something for everyone, and we're pleased to customize your order to your preferences. For parties of less than ten people, please use the bookings button on the contact page. Please contact our host staff at the phone number listed there for parties of more than ten people. You can also reach us via the contact form. It is our pleasure to be of service to you.

Let the Castle be the beautiful backdrop that your next event needs! From weddings to corporate events, the spacious interior is ideal for large events. Work with our list of vendors and accommodating staff to make your next occasion perfect. In addition to being a special event location, the Saunders Castle at Park Plaza is also a meeting, conference, and trade show site. Ideally situated in Boston's Back Bay on Columbus Avenue and Arlington Street, in one of the city's more historic areas while also being close to the city's main hotels and convention centers, the Castle is a must-see. Its 14,642 square feet of event space makes it a vast and versatile location, making it ideal for a wide range of events such as special events, meetings, exhibits, galas, product launches, receptions, social gatherings, and tradeshows, among others. Combined with the existing dimmable lighting above, the space has an open sense thanks to the high ceiling height. Throughout the space, there are numerous rigging locations for hanging truss and lights, as well as audio and décor. The use of brick and wrought iron details throughout the venue contributes to the historic appearance and feel of the space while also serving as a blank canvas for future design and branding initiatives. The First Corps of Cadets, a Massachusetts military group that was founded in 1741, was responsible for the design, construction, and financing of the Armory. As the sole existing High Victorian armory in the city of Boston, the Armory is a National Historic Landmark and has been listed as such. Throughout the years, the Castle has played host to some of the most exclusive events in Boston.

The Theatre’s renovations are extensive for both inside and outside of the building and have been made to create the ultimate event experience. There is a brand new raised stage and also previous obstructions on the ground have been removed, in order to give customers the best possible site views to the stage. The stage will have a brand new state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. Artists will have all new dressing rooms to better accommodate their visit. Patrons can enjoy upgraded mezzanine and balcony seating, remodeled VIP areas, multi leveled open room format as well as brand new restrooms and so much more. The Theatre will also soon be receiving a facelift on the front of the building with a new marquee installed in December of 2017. The venue is also the perfect place now for any corporate or formal needs.

The Escape Game Dedham offers event spaces for your next celebration in Dedham, Massachusetts.

The Tuscan Wine Cellar Private dining for smaller groups is possible in our Tuscan Wine Shed, which is located on the grounds of the hotel. Featuring a vintage mantelpiece, rustic wood beams, and warm lighting, this room evokes the atmosphere of a wine tasting room at an Italian vineyard. Featuring a flat-screen television and enough space for seated dinners for 15-20 guests and cocktail parties for approximately 25 people, this intimate space is perfect for any occasion. The Main Dining Room is located on the first floor of the building. The Main Dining Room at Novara is a beautiful space that is ideal for social gatherings, cocktail parties, and large sit-down dinners. With 23-foot ceilings and clerestory windows for plenty of natural light, our 5,500-square-foot venue also features a 50-seat island bar topped with imported Italian Carrara marble, A/V capability on our large scale flat screen display and an outdoor patio area, coat check, and private parking. We can accommodate approximately 160 guests for a seated dinner and up to 250 guests for a cocktail-style event in our Main Dining Room. The Carrara Bar & Patio is located on the first floor of the Carrara Hotel. This semi-private space at Novara is ideal for social gatherings and cocktail parties of all kinds. Located along the length of our beautiful carrara marble bar, guests can mingle and take in the vibrant atmosphere of the restaurant from an expansive reserved area that runs the length of the bar. With limited seating, the Carrara Bar can accommodate 75 people for a cocktail-style event. A wall of retractable glass doors running along the bar can be opened in the warmer months to create a connected patio space for larger events (weather permitting).

Abby Park unique restaurant specializes in modern American cuisine featuring the best in fresh ingredients and local seafood. As the first restaurant in Milton, MA with a full bar since 1800s, Abby Park is the perfect location for special events.