EVENT SPACES

Private Dining & Banquets in Oakland

A beatiful location with a variety of venue spaces.


Our Spaces Are Well Suited For Weddings, Cocktail Style Events, Corporate Receptions, Private Pharmaceutical Dinners, Meetings, Banquets, Luncheons, Fundraisers And Presentations.

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A dining area with round and rectangular tables covered with white tablecloths, set with glassware and dishes, in a bright room with large windows overlooking a river and cityscape, decorated with a tall vase of autumn leaves.

GONDOLA ROOM

Gondola 100 Seated, 150 Reception 

A/V packages available, including projector and screen

A spacious banquet hall with round tables covered in white tablecloths and chairs, large windows on the sides, and a ceiling with exposed wooden beams and modern lighting, ready for an event.
Empty restaurant or dining room with a long table set with glasses, plates, forks, and knives, surrounded by wooden chairs, large windows with beige curtains, and a patterned carpet.

WINE ROOM

The Wine Room 25 Seated, 35 Cocktail

Screen Package available

A long conference or dining table set with placemats, plates, glasses, and utensils, located in a well-lit room with large windows and curtains.
Interior of a modern lounge or restaurant with armchairs, a marble table, and a window overlooking a city, decorated with pendant lights and plants.

LOUNGE

The Lounge semi-private
66 Seated, 75 Reception 

Inside a cozy cafe or lounge with green velvet sofa, small round table, glass of water, black object, large window view of trees and buildings, and various cushioned chairs in yellow and pink.

LET’S GO OUTSIDE

A two-story building by the water with large windows and a red tile roof. The lower level is enclosed with clear plastic panels and a metal railing. There are stairs on the left side leading to an outdoor area with a beige umbrella, and a bridge on the right side extending over the water. A sign with a barber pole illustration hangs near the upper windows.

LAKESIDE DOCK WING

50 Seated, 70 Reception 

Banquet setup on an outdoor patio overlooking a body of water, with a long wooden table and chairs arranged for a meal, set with black placemats, wine glasses, and napkins, with large umbrellas and city buildings in the background.

GONDOLA DOCK WING

50 Seated, 70 Reception 

A house situated on the water with outdoor seating and black railing, featuring large windows and a wooden balcony.
Empty outdoor restaurant patio with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a river or waterway, with building and cityscape in the background.

CENTER DOCK 

96 Seated 

Outdoor dining setup with tables and benches decorated with greenery, set with glassware and white napkins, under large umbrellas at a waterfront restaurant
An outdoor restaurant patio filled with people dining under large orange and black umbrellas. There are chairs and tables set on a brick patio, with patrons enjoying meals and conversations. A bar or counter area can be seen in the background, and buildings are visible behind the patio.
Outdoor dining area on a waterfront patio with tables, chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants, overlooking a river and city skyline in bright sunlight.

SUNSET PIER

48 Seated, 70 Reception 

Outdoor wedding ceremony space by a lake with rows of white chairs facing an altar with white drapes, on a wooden dock under a blue sky.
Outdoor patio seating area with wooden benches, yellow cushions, small tables with flower vases, and a bar in the background at a restaurant or cafe.

THE FIREPIT

30 Reception

Outdoor waterfront patio with seating, umbrellas, and boats on the water, overlooking a marina with buildings and an American flag in the background.

EXCLUSIVE OUTDOOR BUYOUT

200 Seated, 300 Reception 

outdoor banquet space

Host banquets, weddings, corporate meetings, and private dining events at Lake Chalet on Lake Merritt. Our event team customizes menus, seating, and space for groups of all sizes.

FULL PRIVATE USE OF THE LAKE CHALET

550 Seated, 800 Reception 

FULL INDOOR 300/380 or FULL OUTDOOR 300/450 BUYOUTS AVAILABLE

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A table set for a formal meal with multiple wine glasses, black placemats, and dishes. A centerpiece with pink flowers in a vase is in the background.
A collage of four black and white photos of a waterfront restaurant with patio seating, dining tables, and city skyline views.