Petroleum Club of Houston Reviews

We had a wedding with ~100 people at the Petroleum Club in February 2024. We worked primarily with Stephanie, who was very organized and accommodating. My wife and I would strongly endorse this venue to anyone considering. We were married in the Aramco Room, and held our reception in the Petroleum Room. We did not hold a formal cocktail hour, but we had passed apps, wine and champagne as guests entered before the ceremony. We and our vendors had use of the Vintage Room as a green room/hideaway. We booked roughly 18 months in advance, and from the start, PCOH helped us plan our dream event. They were flexible with changing plans, helped answer our logistical questions before we had hired our wedding coordinator, and were transparent about pricing and options. We found the value to be extremely high. PCOH was competitively priced to many budget oriented venues, particularly since the natural elegance and floor to ceiling windows allowed us to save on florals and decor. Additionally, the full service nature of the venue made things much easier logistically. The default options for place settings, chairs, tablecloths, and glassware all had a premium feel. The catering was extremely reasonable, and we heard so many compliments about the food, which we were not expecting as wedding food tends to taste like it has been prepared in bulk. I thought the appetizers we ordered and the dessert trio were especially delicious and our guests loved them. We got great feedback on the bartenders and thought the wholesale pricing on liquors (based on consumption) was very fair. They served high quality liquors and didn't skimp on pours. Most importantly, they were polite and efficient and we noticed that there were not long lines or waits at the bar. The entire staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Our guests told us how whenever they were looking for a passed app, or had to throw away a used napkin or skewer, a courteous staff member was right there. They clearly had a lot of experience catering to large events and we heard nothing but positive things about interactions with the staff. The space was particularly well tailored to having an active dancefloor, which was our most important wishlist item. The room has a perfect bandshell shaped nook for a stage and band, and we felt like the acoustics were excellent and really enlarged the sound of our 6 piece band. I think it would have felt cramped with 8-9 pieces, but the design of the space helps make the sound so much more grand and on par with larger bands (which also helped us save money). All of the little premium touches at this venue helped make a great experience for our guests. Little inconveniences we've had at other weddings, like waters not being refilled, or having a line for the bathroom, don't apply here. They think of everything. Whatever PCOH said they would do, they delivered exactly as promised, with an eye for detail and true commitment to serving their guests. A glamorous downtown wedding was our vision from the start, but we would strongly encourage everyone getting married in Houston to tour the venue and consider this as a truly unique and first-rate option. I can't recommend them enough.

Everything about The Petroleum Club was exactly what my daughter wanted for her wedding! The elegance, views, great spaces and excellent meal made the night a very special treat. Professional, elegant, and very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you Shawn! Loved working with you!

What a wonderful venue for my daughter's wedding reception. The views were amazing, the food delicious, and the service excellent.

They were just great and so easy to work with, all the staff is just lovely. The ballroom was beautiful and just the best place for a reception. Thank you for all your help Jeremie and Cherie!

The PCOH was amazing!!! Not only was the view amazing, but the food is amazing and all the staff there are great to work with. My husband and I received so many compliment on our venue and we are still getting compliments 3 months later! Loved it!!!

the venue was amazing! Wonderful views, excellent food, great staff. The wedding went perfectly, and numerous compliments from guest regarding the staff and food

Our daughter's reception was at the Petroleum Club. It was beautiful; the food and service was excellent. We told Jeremie our "dream" and she made it a reality!

My husband and I chose the Discovery Room at the Club for our reception. We absolutely loved how beautiful the space is, not to mention the staff is friendly, helpful, and attentive. Working with Jeremie was so easy, she is so sweet and great to work with. Everyone raved about the venue, view, food, and drinks and I am so thankful to have chosen such a wonderful venue to work with.

Everything was perfect at my Wedding Reception! Cherie Fontenot was an amazing help from the very beginning of the planning process. She was always very professional and friendly! She helped set up everything on my Wedding Day! The food at the Club was awesome, too! I was not disappointed with anything!

I could have not picked a better venue! The food and staff were amazing. Cherie was so helpful and willing to do anything to make your day perfect. All of our guests were amazed with how beautiful our wedding was!

Glamorous, beautiful views, excellent food and exceptional service - all describe the Petroleum Club and staff on our wedding day!! Our event coordinator, Cherie Fontenot was simply the BEST!!! She oversaw every detail, was prompt, professional, and so flexible with all our last minute changes. Every question we had was immediately addressed and I cannot imagine a better place to have had our reception. I have received compliment after compliment on how great the food was and how perfectly everthing looked. She helped us throughout the evening, making sure we were on track for it all - first dance, dinner, cake cutting, etc. For those of you on a budget like us - they were priced well under what we had thought of such a prestigious venue. The neutral decor palette works with every color scheme as well - and the views are BREATHTAKING!!! Who doesn't want to celebrate their wedding on the 43rd story with views overlooking the entire city?? For those of you who want a one stop shop as well - they have another room that is reserved for ceremonies!!!

From the moment I saw their ad on a magazine, I knew this was the perfect venue for us. We wanted to give our guests a different experience for our wedding day, so we decided to have it at the PCOH on the 43rd floor where the views are simply amazing.

The service throughout the process was great. We had the opportunity to work with Cherie who was very professional and attentive to all details. She made sure everything went well during the planning process and the day of our wedding. During the reception, the servers and bartenders were wonderful. Our guests provided great feedback about everyone at PCOH. The food was also great. It exceeded our expectations and it tasted just as good as during the tasting.

We couldn’t have booked a better venue for our special day and highly recommend it to other couples looking for something different than just a ballroom.

As I settle down after an amazing wedding day - I would like to thank the Petroleum Club and especially Jeremie Millwee ..
Our wedding reception was outstanding and thankfully well done by the PCOH team .. Chef Manuel and the culinary team did an awesome job with the food and all the set up requests have been welcomed by Jeremie and very well done/.
The Petroleum Club is by far the most chic, elegant and perfect location for any bride that is looking for the "once in a lifetime" wedding or any event.
Thank you PCOH for making our special day a spectacular one!

The Petroleum Club is the most beautiful place I have ever been to. It is breathtaking and I feel so blessed to have had my reception in the Petroleum Room. The food, the service, the view - everything was perfection.

I am the mother of the bride who knew from the start that she wanted her reception at the Petroleum Club; a winter night reception, of sparkling city lights, candles and elegance. That is exactly what she got! Cherie was our event coordinator and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. The planning and communication was easy and excellent. The club's flexibility was comforting, when things got down to the wire. The service was supurb...we were treated like family, not clients. The set up was exactly how we wanted it and the reception was perfect! The staff is the best in Houston! If you are looking for an elegant venue, you can't do better. The downtown views at night are spectacular...it becomes part of your decor! The food was delicious....so many compliments from our guests about the food....and plenty of it! Everybody loved the dessert bar too. The bartenders and all of the waitstaff were wonderful! Excellent food, excellent service, beautiful venue...what more could you want?

Upon first glance at the outside of the Exxon-Mobil building, we were a little uncertain because it was a bit dated...but after taking the elevator ride to the top and stepping out into the beautiful and cozy lobby, we knew we had found our place. Jeremie was the sweetest venue coordinator and was so easy to work with. The room for both the ceremony and reception had amazing floor to ceiling window views of the city and gorgeous lighting for great photos. The food, ohmygoodness the food, was so freaking delicious that I thought my corset would rip because I couldn't stop myself from stuffing my face despite the busy schedule. All of the staff from the servers to the captain to the valet drivers were so courteous and so friendly. The captain even personally introduced himself to us at the beginning of the evening to let us know that if we needed anything from our favorite drink to extending any hours, that he'd be happy to do so without any inconvenience. The facility was pristine and fabulous and breathtakingly beautiful. Compared to other Houston venues of this same caliber and ambiance, I also think Petroleum Club offers the best value. I highly recommend the Petroleum Club!

The Petroluem Club in downtown Houston, TX has such an amazing view from the 43rd floor! The entire staff was very friendly and professional and the food was amazing!!! If your looking for an upscale venue with a magnificent view, then Petroleum Club of Houston is definitely the right location.

The food was great!
The venue was beautiful!
The view was out of this world!
The staff went above and beyond expectations!
Best venue ever!

Our guests are still talking about our wedding at the Petroleum Club!! While the views from the 43rd floor are gorgeous, nothing beats the quality of food and service you will receive. We worked with Jeremie, who is more than lovely. With a high level of confidence and professionalism Jeremie walked us through the process and details for the evening so we would know exactly what to expect. We found her to be delightful and we came away knowing our every need would be met. We held our wedding ceremony in the Discovery Room and reception in the Petroleum room. Both rooms were set up exactly as expected with close attention to details. The food was served fresh and hot and when we had a couple of last minute food allergy notices from guests, the staff handled it with professionalism and care. We compared many venues for our wedding and found the Petroleum Club to be very fairly priced, with the food and service above all others.

My husband and I has our reception here in the beginning of May. We came across the venue in mid 2008 while we were doing our diligent houston reception venue search. After laying eyes on the Petroleum Club I knew it was it. I honestly couldn't even imagine having our reception anywhere else. PCOH is beautiful, classy dining club with unparallaled view of downtown Houston. The view in and of itself is breathtaking perched on the 42nd floor of the Exxon Mobil building with floor to ceiling windows in the main ballroom. We worked closely with the executive chef to create our delicious 6 course meal. They were incredibly flexible as we requested courses that were not offered on the main menu. Everything went flawlessly, our guests raved about the food, and even more so about the service and care the staff took in making our day a memorable one. We worked with our wedding planner (Soireebliss!) and PCOH event coordinator Jeremie Milwee to create a beautiful day. Jeremie was committed to making our day exactly what we wanted it to be and offered insightful suggestions to fine tune all the little details. If we were to do it again, we wouldn't change a thing! It is no surprise that they book roughly 18 months out.

The moment after I was proposed to, I immediately contacted PCOH! I was working with Cherie and she is very nice and helpful. Her response sometimes took a couple of days but it's understandable since the Club can get very busy at times. Their open bar pricing is very reasonable! We also received a lot of compliments about the food and the view of downtown Houston. I could not have asked for a better team to be part of our wedding.

My retirement of 31 years as an educator was held at PCH. A special thanks to the staff for making the evening a success of dining and dancing.

What a RETIREMENT!

Betty Rosette Simmons

The Petroleum Club is a great venue. They have wonderful food and the prices are worth it. The Director of Catering is super helpful and walked us through the entire process. The food tasting was so helpful in planning our menu and signature drink. The reason we chose the venue was for the gorgeous view of Downtown Houston from the 43rd floor where our reception was held. The lights and the view made the room that much more memorable.

Beautiful venue! Amazing service! - I walked away from the table, and the server actually asked me, if I was done with my drink - that NEVER happens! So, I think they were amazing! And food was AMAZING, even better than the taste testing. And they allowed us to add some extras in there - balloon drop, photo booth and s'more bar! Yes!

My daughter's evening wedding reception was everything we dreamed. The views of downtown Houston were breathtaking. Our guests continue to compliment the food and service. My only complaint was the club was slow to respond to an incident of broken glass on the dance floor but this was minor considering how smoothly everything else flowed. We also had the Petroleum Club provide the wedding and groom's cakes and both were decorated exactly as requested and delicious. Jeremie was delightful to work with albeit slow to respond to emails and phone calls. Nevertheless, the reception was gorgeous and was in my daughter's own word "perfect."