You’ve been asked to organize an event with food for family, friends or work colleagues gathering to celebrate. Now you need to find a space where you can be together, visit, celebrate and eat.
(This list complements a previous article on gathering spaces where you bring in the food.)
3rd Act Craft Brewery 4120 Radio Drive. Treat your guests to fresh-brewed beer and treats like pizza and grilled to order brats in the taproom or outside on the AstroTurf or heated patio.
328 Grill 328 Broadway, St. Paul Park. Offers rental of the American Legion Post 98 Hall and buffet service for a minimum of 20 people. One option is their famous burger.
Acapulco 1795 Radio Drive. Serve a minimum of 20 people with options including a taco bar and a chocolate fountain.
Alamo Drafthouse 9060 Hudson Road. You can book a theatre in this complex that also serves food to your guests.
Andiamo 1750 Weir Drive. Banquet room serving Italian food available for parties of 20 and over.
Angelina’s 2170 Eagle Creek Lane. Event space holds 70-100 for appetizers, buffets or plated meals with bar service. Option for brunch/breakfast.
Carmine’s 9900 Valley Creek Road. Italian specialties served plated or buffet style.
The Cherry Pit 735 White Bear Avenue, St. Paul. East Side bar with party room that holds six to 40 people.
Crave 9100 Hudson Road.Offers several options from the chef’s table for eight people to spaces seating 60 with special selections from their menu (including sushi) at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Davanni’s 1905 Donegal Drive Large private room holds 60 but can be divided in half. Room can be reserved for free as long as a minimum number of guests order pizza, hoagies, and other treats off the menu.
Domacin Wine Bar 102 2nd Street South, Stillwater. This upscale restaurant offers four private spaces that accommodate two to 40 guests for fine dining and wine pairings.
Dorothy Ann Bakery and Cafe 710 Commerce Drive. Schedule a birthday party where the child guests get to decorate the bakery treats.
Lake Elmo Inn 3442 Lake Elmo Drive, Lake Elmo. Upscale dining available in 3 private rooms at the Inn and for up to 300 at the nearby Event Center that can hold up to 300.
The Little Oven 1786 Minnehaha Parkway. The party room offers pasta specials, comfort food and breakfast.
Lolo American Kitchen 175 S 2nd Street, Hudson. The Hudson location of this chef-driven locavore restaurant has space for private events.
Pier 500 500 1st Street, Hudson. The Walnut Room seats up to 24 for expertly crafted dining on the St Croix River.
Pinz 7520 32nd Street, Oakdale. Build packages for kids birthday parties around bowling, laser tag and the arcade. Other events can include activities and party set-ups with features like taco bars and build-your-own cheesecake.
Ray J’s 9854 Norma Lane. The banquet room holds 100. Arrange food from the huge menu or work with the staff for other options.
San Pedro Cafe 426 2nd Street, Hudson. Entertain a small group or rent the entire restaurant and share a trip to the Caribbean with 100 of your closest friends.
Sgt Pepper’s Grille and Bar 930 Helena Ave, Oakdale. Space for up to 60 people with an adjacent patio and full service bar for hot and cold appetizers with either plated or buffet service at lunch and dinner.
Southern Social 1424 Weir Drive. Individual arrangements available for private party rooms.
Tamarack Tap Room 8418 Tamarack Village. Private event room can be reserved.
The Tavern Grill 772 Bielenberg Drive. Work with the staff to choose options from their large menu for up to 45 guests.
Tinucci’s 396 21st Street, Newport. Their event center can host 30-225 guests for traditional red sauce meals, funeral luncheons, deli spreads, and more.
Topgolf 560 Bielenberg Drive Offering golf bays, games and food for as few as seven people or as many as 1,000 both indoors and outside.
The Wick 9555 Wedgewood Drive. Hosts events in four spaces including a patio and a banquet room that fits 150 for plated dinners, buffets or passed appetizers.
Wild Boar 950 Helena, Oakdale. Party room available for groups of 9 or more.
