Top Orinda Venues

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Basque Country is a mountainous region that spans the border between France and Spain and is home to a culture that dates back hundreds of years and a cuisine that has been passed down through generations. Even Patricia Wells referred to it as "one of the few locations in France that possesses spice" when she wrote about it. Piperade, which was opened in downtown San Francisco in 2002 by Chef Gerald Hirigoyen and his wife Cameron, is responsible for bringing these traditional flavors to the area. The proprietors of the establishment call the cuisine served there "West Coast Basque Cuisine," and they say it bridges the gap between French, Spanish, and Basque culinary traditions by emphasizing the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients in each of those cuisines. The restaurant Piperade, which was given its name after the traditional Basque dish consisting of simmering peppers, tomatoes, and garlic and topped with slices of ham and an egg that had been poached, serves delectable dishes in an intimate setting that is ideal for date nights, business meetings, or gatherings with family and friends. It is our pleasure to introduce you to the Lauburu Room! The space, which gets its name from the traditional Basque cross that stands for Spirit and Life, offers a one-of-a-kind and completely private environment for gatherings of up to 36 people for seated events and up to 45 guests for receptions that are standing only. At Lauburu, you can enjoy a lively atmosphere for any occasion, from an informal luncheon to an elegant cocktail soirée to a formal dinner served at a table: Lauburu offers a variety of menu options that can be customized to the specific preferences of your group, along with wine pairings and individualized service.

• Spaces for 49 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 space at this venue

Celebrate a company milestone, team building exercises, off-site meetings, board meetings, or simply to entertain clients with a catered event. With a sunset behind the Golden Gate Bridge, any event can be transformed into something truly spectacular. The presence of dolphins, whales, seals, and sea lions rolling around the Bay beneath the boat adds to the ever-increasing sense of anticipation and adventure. Your guests will never forget an afternoon or evening spent on the bay as part of your company's outing or gathering. Please contact us so that we can collaborate on this. It's difficult to imagine a more breathtaking setting than the view of the San Francisco Bay from the Golden Gate Bridge. Seeing whales and dolphins, passing large ships, or getting a close-up view of the Golden Gate Bridge are all memorable experiences that define the beauty of the world. Consider the possibility of having your wedding reception in that location. The single most spectacular day of your life has arrived, and with a yacht charter on San Francisco Bay, you can make it even more spectacular than you imagined. It is possible to create a lasting memory while exchanging vows in front of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, or the Yerba Buena Lighthouse with your soon-to-be spouse in front of friends and family. On the bay, you have the unique opportunity to witness this magical moment firsthand!

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Bay Club Crow Canyon Country Club is a resort-style private club set at the base of Mount Diablo in Danville, California, where it has welcomed members and guests for over 40 years. The club sits along Silver Lake Drive, surrounded by the rolling foothills that give it a secluded, retreat-like character while remaining accessible to the broader East Bay. The club offers a range of facilities suited to private gatherings and celebrations, including on-site dining and dedicated private event spaces. Its 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Ted Robinson, provides a scenic backdrop that sets the stage for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. Tennis, pickleball, swim facilities, and fitness amenities round out a campus that accommodates events of many kinds — from intimate rehearsal dinners to large receptions. Bay Club Crow Canyon's events team works with guests to coordinate details across the club's various spaces and services, making it a full-service option for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate events in the Danville and greater Tri-Valley area.

• Spaces for 12-80 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Quince has a variety of alternatives for any occasion or event, whether it's entertaining a small group or throwing a massive reception throughout the restaurant. Every element of your event is attended to by a specialized personnel. The building's outstanding architecture, combined with its modern interiors, provide for a wonderful site for huge gatherings. Each day, exclusive use of the restaurant is available for luncheon and dinner events, with the front salon and bar acting as the ideal venue for a reception prior to a seated function.' Chef Michael Tusk's full-service catering and event production firm, Quince & Co Events, features Quince's famous cuisine and exquisite service. Offsite events can be held at your home, at our exclusive venue Fresh Run Farm, or at any other indoor or outdoor location of your choice. Quince & Co Events creates world-class dining experiences outside of the restaurant for groups of 20 to 200 people.

• Spaces for 75-30,000 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Event Space

From an elegant dinner in the Dugout to a 30,000-person concert on the Field, we make bold things happen. We partner with top-tier organizations around the world to promote and market live events. When you’re all in for a one-of-a-kind event, you can’t beat the venues, views and vintage charm of “baseball’s perfect address.” Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, offers a diverse array of event spaces, sweeping views of the Bay and exclusive insider access to this iconic San Francisco landmark. Make memories with a VIP ticket inside the home of World Series champions. Make the Field the start of something big. You’ll find an array of baseball-centric settings, from the wildly original to the unabashedly sophisticated. Imagine hosting a fantasy batting practice while taking swings in the batter’s box — the exact spot where the pros work their magic. Have something bigger in mind? A seated dinner for hundreds, a summer picnic for a thousand, an opening night conference reception for 10,000 or a star-studded concert for 40,000? Let’s make it happen. From black tie dinners in the dugout to new business pitches under the scoreboard lights, anything — and everything — is game at Oracle Park. And that’s just the beginning. The renowned Oracle Park offers a lineup of spaces with the flexibility to host events large and small and everything in between. You can book the Field for your keynote event, then have the run of a dozen other venues — yachts, a museum, private clubs, suites and more — for meals, breakouts, large receptions and intimate gatherings. Let your imagination run wild. Make a splash with stunning, on-the-water experiences crafted to impress. Imagine hosting your event on our luxuriously appointed vessels – the spacious California Spirit or the intimate Diamond Seas – while sweeping across spectacular San Francisco Bay, from McCovey Cove by Oracle Park, to the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond. Led by our award-winning hospitality team, dazzle your guests with one-of-a-kind events paired with impeccable start-to-finish services for great memories in the making. Our Giants Maritime Fleet offers the premier luxury yacht experience in San Francisco to indulge in unforgettable experiences.

• Spaces for 16-5,080 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Welcoming groups of all sizes, Wayfare Tavern is the perfect place to congregate. Three distinct private dining rooms provide a variety of configurations for everything from intimate family dinners to large-scale corporate events and social events. We can even host a full restaurant buyout for large-scale events. With a Skylight view of the Transamerica Pyramid and a location on the 4th floor of Wayfare Tavern, the Sequoia was created to be a show-stopping experience. It's the ideal private lounge and event space for your next gathering. Large and small gatherings alike will benefit from this versatile piece of furniture.. The vault has been repurposed into a secret seating area, as part of the legendary Ken Fulk's creative vision, which pays homage to the building's history. The room is fully equipped with Sonos surround sound and televisions for presenting or watching sporting events, among other things. Our private room on the second floor is available for rent as a pool room or as a dining room for up to 20 people. The pool table can be transformed into a dining table with a wood top that can accommodate up to 14 guests. The Billiards Room is located on the second floor, within the warm and inviting wood-paneled library. The room can accommodate a maximum of 14 people. An antique tin ceiling, a vintage red felt pool table that can also serve as a dining table, and double-paned glass doors distinguish the Billiards Room from the other areas of the hotel. This area, which is equipped with a high-definition flat screen television that broadcasts all major sports and entertainment channels, is the ideal place to play pool, watch sporting events, and eat some of our canapés or family-style favorites while watching sports.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The San Francisco Italian Athletic Club (SFIAC), which was founded in 1917, is the beating heart of San Francisco's Italian population. We are a vibrant fraternal organization that has catered Italian (and non-Italians) weddings, parties, cultural, and community-based events for centuries. We now have over 650 members and are still growing. A member-only bar and gym are available, as well as a ballroom and balcony area for outdoor events such as weddings, business events/meetings, parties, and more. We're thrilled to welcome you to our newly refurbished Ballroom, which has upgraded sound and lighting systems, mahogany paneling and fabric sound boards, and resurfaced wooden floors. Resurfaced wood flooring and freshly painted walls have been added to our Parkview Room, which overlooks Washington Square. Our ancient property is an excellent hotel alternative for people looking for a city wedding at a low cost. Your guests will enjoy wonderful Italian food (all prepared in-house), and you'll have the option of customizing your day — from lighting and linens to dancing and dessert — just as you've always envisioned.

A cuisine with profound historical ties has been given a thoroughly contemporary reinterpretation in the form of mourad. Our cuisine is a tribute to those traditions; it highlights the complex and lively tastes of Morocco in novel ways that are in harmony with the fresh, local, artisanal products and the pioneering spirit of Northern California. Mourad, which can be found in the recently remodeled PacBell Building, is a restaurant that generously mixes traditional Moroccan style with a contemporary interpretation that is in great harmony with the cuisine. We are delighted to be able to provide guests with a private dinner experience in one of our various event rooms. Chef Mourad Lahlou and his staff are glad to construct an amazing meal for you and your guests, and they will begin by serving a multi-course menu in a family-style setting as the event's basis. Pick one of the five magnificent event locations that we provide. Book Now!

• Spaces for 200-450 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 3 Landmarks

SFMOMA is noted for its unique structure, world-class art collection, and prominent location in SOMA, only steps from Moscone Center. SFMOMA provides distinct event rooms that work for a number of event types: huge cocktail receptions, corporate dinners, product launches, film premieres, meetings, galas, or weddings. It is a LEED Gold–certified facility created with sustainability in mind. Regardless of the size or type of your event, SFMOMA has the ideal location. SFMOMA, located in the center of SOMA and just steps from Moscone Center, offers a variety of event spaces, all of which are open and welcoming. SFMOMA provides distinct event rooms that work for a variety of event types: huge cocktail receptions, corporate dinners, product launches, film premieres, meetings, galas, or weddings. It is a LEED Gold–certified building created with sustainability in mind by famous architecture company Snhetta. SFMOMA's exhibitions, education, and public programming are supported through rental fees.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

We are known for our innovative art deco surroundings, great service, and outstanding cuisine as the city's leading business and social club. Members of The City Club enjoy a full calendar of networking and social events, preferential food and beverage pricing, discounted Equinox Fitness membership, and reciprocal benefits at The Golden Gate Yacht Club and other premium private clubs. We also welcome brides and grooms who prefer to hold their wedding receptions at The City Club. With our event planning services, you can rest assured that every aspect will be perfect. We're the ideal social events venue for everything from corporate conventions to Christmas parties and fundraisers. Come celebrate with your loved ones in a spectacular, one-of-a-kind setting. You can expect a spectacular and wonderful day, from the elegant Art Deco décor and stunning city vistas to the delectable meals and flawless service. And our knowledgeable and courteous team will be there to help you with all the details along the way.

• Spaces for 50-60 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s historic North Beach neighborhood, Park Tavern is Big Night Restaurant Group’s 3-star American tavern serving high-end bistro fare. The restaurant’s handsome décor features an eclectic mix of vintage fixtures and furnishings, an open kitchen and an airy sidewalk café that overlooks picturesque Washington Square Park. Park Tavern, which has been nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s Best New Restaurant award and enjoyed long-standing inclusion on San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 100 list since opening in 2012, is owned by restaurateurs Anna Weinberg and Chef Jennifer Puccio, who also operate Marlowe, Petit Marlowe, The Cavalier, and Leo’s Oyster Bar, as well as Dave Stanton who owns Tres Tequila lounge.

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

SPIN San Francisco is a legendary 12,000-square-foot ping pong club in the Soma District. The venue's main floor has 13 tables that can be merged to accommodate any gathering size. Built-in bleacher seating, access to our center court table, and Olympic flooring will wow your visitors for the best ping pong experience. For any size celebration, custom solutions are available. For any VIP or special event, there is a dedicated private section with a private bar, chairs, and ping pong tables. Ping pong is one of the most underappreciated ice breakers of all time, making it one of the top corporate or social event games for fostering group involvement and interaction. We want our food program to be like ping pong, which is a social game. Guests can enjoy a variety of shareable, snackable, and delectable dishes while moving between playing and eating. Whatever the occasion, our Executive Chef in San Francisco has designed a cuisine to wow.

• Spaces for 220-500 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The Merchants Exchange Club is a San Francisco institution, an exclusive historic facility with 110 years of history, plug-and-play modern amenities, and the city's most experienced event production crew. Guests can choose from a variety of flexible space arrangements, complete privacy, and an unrivaled FiDi location with easy access to parking and public transportation. The Merchants Exchange Club is an outstanding wedding reception venue because to its gourmet cuisine, historic significance, excellent production, and unequaled solitude. Allow your imagination to go wild; our plug-and-play room in the FiDi's heart is waiting for your vision. The Merchants Exchange Club has been a hive of financial and business activity for San Francisco's movers and shakers for more than a century. We're fully modernized and equipped with plug-and-play conveniences, and we're eager to help you have a successful event. The Merchants Exchange Club is a San Francisco institution, an exclusive historic facility with 110 years of history, plug-and-play modern amenities, and the city's most experienced event production crew. Our guests can choose from a variety of flexible space configurations, complete privacy, and an unrivaled FiDi location with easy access to parking and public transportation. Let us host your next event!

• Spaces for 299-350 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco (CCC) is a nonprofit arts and cultural organization founded in 1965, occupying 20,000 square feet on the third floor of the Hilton Hotel at the junction of the Financial District and historic Chinatown. Established during the Civil Rights Movement to combat racism and displacement in Chinatown, CCC opened its Kearny Street site in 1973 as a landmark concession to the growing movement in Chinatown around community land use. The center offers three primary event spaces across its main location at 750 Kearny Street: a 299-seat auditorium, a 2,935-square-foot gallery, and the Him Mark Lai Learning Center — making it well suited for large performances and screenings, art-forward receptions, educational programs, and community gatherings. A smaller space at 41 Ross Alley in Chinatown accommodates intimate pop-ups and private events. CCC's programming spans contemporary art exhibitions, thought leader seminars, and festivals including the Chinatown Music Festival and Hungry Ghost Festival. Events and rental inquiries are handled by the administrative team, who work with nonprofits, community partners, and private clients to make use of the center's culturally distinctive spaces.

• Spaces for 25-175 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Guests of Alexander's Steakhouse can choose from two private dining rooms and one semi-private space to create the ideal setting for their special occasion. We cordially invite you and your guests to enjoy classic American steakhouse cuisine with an Asian twist at our restaurant. We will take care of every detail so that you can enjoy your special event with your guests. From client dinners to cocktail soirees, product launches to multi-course food and wine pairings, our warm and professional team will take care of everything. Our gracious hospitality, inviting rooms, and delectable cuisine ensure that your event will be extraordinary and unforgettable. The Mezzanine Level The semi-private Mezzanine, which is located on the upper level and overlooks the Main Dining Room below, features exposed brick walls and large arched windows in a loft-like setting. In order to maintain privacy, heavy draperies and custom shoji screens can be closed if desired. It can accommodate up to 18 people. The Wine Library is a place where you can learn about wine. The Wine Library, which is located on the lower level of the restaurant, is the ideal setting for groups of 10 to 70 people. The room is equipped with a built-in wireless AV system, as well as separate men's and women's restrooms. As guests enter, they are immediately drawn to our dramatic floor-to-ceiling wine display, which continues to be a recurring theme throughout the space. Comfortable lighting and warm, rich colors contribute to a relaxing atmosphere. The space can be reconfigured to accommodate theater-style seating, board meetings, wine tastings, and performances, among other uses. The Board of Directors The private Board Room, which is located on the Mezzanine level with a view of the Main Dining Room, is ideal for small groups looking for an intimate gourmet experience with a private pre-dinner reception before their meal. It is possible to seat up to 10 people at our hand-carved mahogany board table. Beautiful custom shoji screens open up to reveal the bustling dining room below, or they can be closed to provide privacy. The room is equipped with a large flat-screen television that can be used for presentations. It can accommodate up to 20 people.

• Spaces for 16-400 Guests
• 7 Restaurants

E&O Kitchen and Bar is a modern Asian restaurant and event venue established in 1997, situated in the heart of San Francisco one block from Union Square. Spanning three floors at 314 Sutter Street, the restaurant offers seven distinct private dining and event spaces that accommodate groups from 10 to 400 guests — from intimate seated dinners for 16 in the Pearl Room to a full three-floor buyout for up to 400 standing guests. Each space reflects E&O's Southeast Asian-inspired aesthetic, with design details that include carved woodwork, Shantung Scroll wall coverings, and warm, adjustable lighting. The mezzanine level offers multiple configurations — from a semi-private perch overlooking the main dining room to a fully private gathering area for up to 150 seated guests — giving planners the flexibility to match the space to the event. The fully private Cinnabar Room on the lower level features distinctive red walls, wood-beamed ceilings, and built-in marble bars. The in-house events team creates custom experiences for corporate gatherings, weddings, milestone celebrations, and social events, pairing E&O's family-style modern Asian cuisine with dedicated event coordination.

Plan a San Francisco Event Wedding celebrations that are extravagant. Meetings of the board of directors are held once a year. Life-altering occurrences are referred to as milestones. Product introductions. We can accommodate you here at Park Central. Our adaptable indoor and outdoor event spaces are decorated in a modern, fashionable manner and can accommodate parties ranging from a few dozen to more than 1,200 people. And our event planners will be there to assist you at every step of the way to ensure that your big day runs smoothly and brilliantly. Meetings: Get Down to Business With its proximity to the city's Financial District as well as dozens of international headquarters and significant corporate offices, the Park Central Hotel San Francisco is an ideal location for conducting business. Use our freshly remodeled 23,000 square feet (approx) of flexible meeting space and range of facilities, including excellent flow between rooms, breathtaking vistas, and plenty of natural light to get the most out of your time here. Weddings: Room to Celebrate Organize the most memorable occasion of your life at Park Central, one of the most sought-after wedding venues in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Featuring a contemporary design and majestic atmosphere, you can be as creative as you want with adaptable event venues that range from a ballroom that can accommodate 1,200 guests to an intimate gathering for 10. In addition, you can count on an experienced group of people that will work tirelessly to make your event one to remember.

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The Museum of the African Diaspora stands as testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of the African diaspora. The MoAD salon, located in the museum, offers a personal and warm space that is great for live music, corporate presentations or refined galas. Guests will love the fact that they can wander the museum, taking in art and exhibits that make this a not-to-miss cultural venue in San Francisco. MoAD is a beautiful, unique place to hold your special event. Located inside the five-star St. Regis Tower complex, the museum is ideal for gatherings such as corporate events, product launches, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, film screenings, performances, recitals, lectures, presentations, and fundraising events. Available Spaces - 1st Floor Lobby (up to 125 people standing, 50 seated) - 2nd Floor Salon (up to 60-80 seated theater-style, 100 standing) .- 3rd Floor Conference Room (20 seated) - Freedom Theater (video screening room seating up to 23 people) - Each space varies in size, aesthetic and AV set-up. Food and beverage is allowed in all rentable spaces. MoAD has a catering preparation space, but does not have a kitchen. Use of our preferred caterers is encouraged. TYPE OF EVENTS ALLOWED - Cocktail Receptions - Play Readings/Small Performances - Company Meetings - Non-profit Fundraisers - Holiday Parties - Weddings/receptions - Award ceremonies TYPES OF EVENTS NOT ALLOWED - Events in which tickets are sold at the door. - If holding a fundraiser, it must be made clear that MoAD is not a beneficiary. - Political Fundraisers - Rental fees support MoAD’s public programs, education programs, and fund our distinctive exhibitions. Each event is uniquely constructed and pricing is dependent on time, day, scope of the event, and the extent to which different areas are activated. Food and beverage is allowed in designated areas. MoAD has a catering preparation space, but does not have a kitchen. Use of our preferred caterers is encouraged.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

The Latin term credo means "I believe." Excellent cuisine and good company, we feel, go hand in hand. We believe in the time-honored tradition of dinner-table debates and the importance of passionate arguments. Authentic ingredients, inventive cooking, and courteous hospitality are all values we hold dear. We've hosted top executives from the city's most prestigious enterprises, as well as key local, state, and national political personalities, all while maintaining complete confidentiality and privacy. Our experienced event planners are here to assist you in planning the perfect party or business gathering for you and your colleagues. Private dining choices include fully personalized menus, seated lunch or dinners, standing cocktail receptions, and a range of service methods, as well as the peace of mind that comes with having a professional event crew handle every part of your experience. Buyouts give our event planners the freedom to design something genuinely special for your guests. Our team can construct anything you imagine, whether it's a live action station with chefs making risotto to order or uplighting and personalized logos projected on a gobo at the entry as you go in.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Novela is a literary-themed pub where traditional literary references appear in fresh and unexpected ways. Novela offers a fascinating and sophisticated environment that juxtaposes classic and contemporary design, from our chromatically classified book collection to the names of our house drinks, which are taken from characters in cherished literary works. The atmosphere is conducive to a variety of gatherings, ranging from boisterous after-work mixers to first dates and birthday parties. Seasonally changing drink and punch menus are masterfully designed by our professional bartenders. We collaborate to create a selection of innovative house cocktails and historically inspired punches-on-tap. Each of our house cocktails is made using components that aren't generally found in classic punches. The concept that leads our house drinks is a celebration of the season's local wealth of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, from fluffy egg foams to the bracing depth of a deliciously bitter ingredient or an energizing home-made soda.