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  • 2012

Atlantis Banquets & Events

From 50 to 320 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
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Recommended by 90% of couples

About this venue

Atlantis Banquets & Events is a unique wedding venue located on Long Island in Riverhead, New York. Nestled on the banks of the Peconic River, this iconic waterfront wedding venue is a one-of-a-kind setting in the heart of Long Island. The dedicated event and culinary specialists at Atlantis Banquets & Events will assist you in creating a once-in-a-lifetime wedding celebration that you and your loved ones will cherish forever.

Facilities and Capacity
Your guests will be mesmerized by the 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Shark Exhibit, the penguin and sea lion exhibits and beautiful fish tanks located throughout the Long Island Aquarium.

Couples who prefer a romantic, classic venue can dance the night away in the Sea Star Ballroom with panoramic views of the marina and tranquil Peconic River.

Atlantis Banquets & Events can accommodate up to 320 wedding guests in the classic, waterfront Sea Star Ballroom and 275 guests in the fun, interactive Coliseum Room of the Long Island Aquarium. These venues feature several options for couples to exchange their vows and celebrate their nuptials both indoors and outdoors.

Hotel Options
Located in Riverhead, New York, named a Forbes Advisor Top 50 Best International Places to Travel, and just minutes from the famed Hamptons on the South Fork and historic Wine Country on the North Fork, waterfront suites and room blocks are available adjacent to our event space. Enjoy our luxurious, waterfront accommodations at the Hyatt Place Long Island/East End adjacent to the Sea Star Ballroom, or modern, boutique suites at The Preston Hotel just across the street. Our Waterfront Suite is another lavish option overlooking the Peconic River and features a one-bedroom suite with a full kitchen, bathroom and living space.

Services Offered
Atlantis Banquets & Events is a full-service catering venue that is available for wedding ceremonies, receptions and other celebrations including bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and post-wedding brunches. This resort also offers two hotels for overnight accommodations for out of town guests. Their event staff will be with you every step of the way during your wedding planning and wedding day. The venue offers complimentary valet parking for all wedding packages.

Cuisine
Couples who host their cocktail hour and wedding reception at Atlantis Banquets & Events can choose from a myriad of reception packages that fit their taste and budget including buffet and plated dinner options.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 26 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,750

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,750

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Marina
Waterfront
Zoo

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Atlantis Banquets & Events

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Reviewers had glowing praise for the aquarium wedding venue, highlighting its excellent staff and unique experience. Guests described the venue as magical, beautiful, and unforgettable, with impeccable service and delicious food. The atmosphere inside the Long Island Aquarium was enchanting, particularly during the sunset over the water and the dancing amidst fish tanks. The team, including Joan and Bryan, was lauded for their professionalism, organization, and attentiveness, ensuring a smooth and memorable wedding day for couples and guests alike. Overall, the venue was highly recommended for its close personal attention and picturesque setting.

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Reviewers had glowing praise for the aquarium wedding venue, highlighting its excellent staff and unique experience. Guests described the venue as magical, beautiful, and unforgettable, with impeccable service and delicious food. The atmosphere inside the Long Island Aquarium was enchanting, particularly during the sunset over the water and the dancing amidst fish tanks. The team, including Joan and Bryan, was lauded for their professionalism, organization, and attentiveness, ensuring a smooth and memorable wedding day for couples and guests alike. Overall, the venue was highly recommended for its close personal attention and picturesque setting.

Weddingwire
4.5/5 94 reviews
Google
4.5/5 152 reviews
Nikki
Nikki Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing aquarium wedding!

My husband and I got married at the Aquarium 10/4/25 and it was a dream come true! Our event planner Joan, Maitre D Christina, and the rest of the team made our plans come to life. The team was so helpful throughout the planning process and day of making everything come together seemingly effortlessly. They were incredibly attentive. Everything was perfect- the venue itself is beautiful and clean, there is valet parking, there is amazing service, the food and drinks were all delicious, and the hotel is right next door! We even had an after party right across the street at Myles on Main. We also stayed at the Waterfront Suite through the Hyatt which was amazing. We couldn't thank everyone there enough!
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Susan Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My daughter‘s wedding was this past weekend at the Seastar ballroom Bryan and his crew did an excellent job. We had a little mishap and they fixed it and made everything perfect I highly recommend having a wedding at the Seastar ballroom. The food was excellent. The staff was great. Everything was perfect. Five stars

Great value for the money. Bryan was excellent. Everything was run perfectly on time Bryan the head guy there was very helpful and did everything he could to make our day perfect
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Vanessa Sent on 08/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Experience Unmatched

In November of 2017 my wife and I held our wedding reception at the Riverhead Aquarium, and eight years later this experience is still so special that we continue to spend our anniversary at the aquarium and the partnering Hyatt Hotel each year.  From beginning to end everything was perfect due to the exceptional staff at both the aquarium and hotel.  Suzanne Lincoln was especially instrumental in ensuring our guests had a comfortable stay, that gifts were distributed appropriately upon check in, and she even continues to go above and beyond each year when we return to the luxurious bridal suite.

The venue itself was incredible; dining and dancing with the fish in a beautiful intimate setting is an experience not to be matched.  Photographs with a sea lion and penguin are memories we will never forget.  The wedding staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring that we and our guests had everything that was needed at all times, and at the end of the night and the next morning the hotel staff did the same.  

I would recommend this venue to anyone for their wedding, not only for the atmosphere, but for all of the close personal attention you will receive throughout the course of your monumental occasion.  I cannot say enough about this experience and I am so grateful for it.  Thank you to all for helping my wife and I make beautiful memories.  
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Jessica Sent on 01/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

PerfectDay

Staff, food, experience all top notch. Guests are still talking about our wedding months later and how it was unlike anything they’ve ever been to before! It was unique in all the right ways and the venue allowed it to be a true experience for everyone.
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Christy Sent on 10/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Enchanting Aquarium Wedding

From our initial tour of the venue, we knew that Atlantis Banquets and Events was where we wanted to have our wedding. If you are looking for an incredibly unique experience, this is it: The venue overlooks the water so guests were able to watch the sunset over the water during cocktail hour, and then, everyone moved inside to the Long Island Aquarium where they were able to dance and dine amongst the fish tanks. The aquarium transformed that evening into what felt like an enchanting underwater forest. Atlantis has an in-house caterer, and the food was exquisite. We received comments from guests who are notoriously picky eaters, and they said this was the first wedding where they’ve been able to eat (and enjoy) the food! There was a huge team working the evening of our wedding, and they kept everything running smoothly. The staff were all incredibly professional and kind throughout the night. We worked with Joan and Bryan throughout the planning process, and they were absolutely wonderful. They were responsive, detailed, and helpful throughout the year as we planned and finalized event details. They also helped us coordinate our after party AND our hotel block (both within a few steps of the venue). I truly think Atlantis Banquets and Events, and the Long Island Aquarium, is a hidden gem of event venues on Long Island. The location is stunning and conveniently located in downtown Riverhead, the venue is so unique and beautiful, the food is delicious, and the staff is wonderful. Take a tour of the venue – You won’t regret it!
John
John Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A magnificent experience!

Our daughter and son-in-law were married and had their reception at Atlantis Banquets and Events’ Sea Star Ballroom in Riverhead, NY.
The event was magnificent and far exceeded our expectations. The cocktail hour was extremely bountiful and beautifully displayed. Picture perfect. The items were restocked as fast as they were consumed. There were an astonishing amount of selections to choose from. All made to perfection and all delicious. The choice of five dinner entrees was impressive. According to the guests and ourselves, all were flavorful and generous dishes prepared as requested. The desserts and cordial bar were enjoyed by all. The entire staff was courteous and professional and kept a steady flow of the event.
The grand ballroom itself is a beautiful venue that overlooks the Peconic River and is conveniently situated between the Hyatt Hotel and the Long Island Aquarium. All part of the Atlantis complex. It was a pleasant and cozy experience to gather together for the free buffet breakfast with our guests who stayed overnight at the Hyatt. Some opted to visit the Aquarium to add to their weekend festivities.
All the vendors suggested by Atlantis were professionals and each proficient in their craft. The lighting was dazzling. The floral displays were stunning. The DJ and MC were very energetic and kept the party fun-filled and lively. The music was perfectly balanced for all ages. Photographers Mike and Joe were patient and courteous. We found that their vibrant personalities added to the entertainment.
All this perfection would not have been possible without the incredible patience and professionalism of our Sales Manager Joan LaRosa.
Joan spent a full year responding to our every question and replying to our many emails. Offering suggestions and improving on our own.
All the time with genuine and concern to create a couple’s dream come true. We could not thank her enough. We are all still in the afterglow of the Atlantis experience and wish the same for those who are lucky enough to choose the same.

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Brianna Sent on 02/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Atlantis Banquets and Events

Amazing venue! Had the most beautiful wedding!
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Liam Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Wedding at the Seastar Ballroom

We had our wedding at the Seastar Ballroom in October 2023. Everything from the food to the venue was just perfect!
M
Melissa Sent on 09/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Unique venue, great service. Overall a great time.

I had the pleasure of working with Joan, at the early stages of my wedding planning. I also worked with Bryan as the wedding grew closer. My husband and I got married on wedding there on August 13, 2023. From the moment that we saw the venue we knew that this was the place where we wanted to have our wedding. We both love sea life, the place was so unique to host a wedding there. Atlantis Baquents and events also has a traditional ball room as well, however we wanted to have our reception inside the aquarium. We got married outside on the riverside pavilion. Although it was an hot day it was manageable. The cocktail hour was set up around the koi pond as well as inside the Riverfront room. My captain and Bridal attendant where just wonderful. They made sure my wedding day went smoothly, and where there when ever I needed them. It was a hot day and the captain and Bridal attendant made sure to pass out water to all of the bridal party during the photo session. The Food was excellent, we did a taco station for cocktail hour and it was so good. For dinner we did the buffet so everyone had a option to choose what they liked. Seeing the table set up and the atmosphere was amazing. All of our guests had a great time.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 05/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Venue for an Unforgettable Experience

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this venue. Everything, from the staff to the food, exceeded my expectations.

My husband and I worked with Joan and Bryan in the months leading up to the big day, and they were wonderful. Their professionalism and amiability put me at ease, and I can honestly say — as the bride — I was never all that stressed during the planning process.

I'd also like to give a shout-out to all the staff members who worked our wedding the night-of. My bridal assistant was fantastic, always checking in and asking if my husband or I needed anything. She even got us some extra entrees to take back to the hotel room. Also, towards the end of the night, I noticed my pearl bracelet (an old family heirloom) had broken. My bridesmaids worked with some staff to search the floor, and we ended up finding 5/6 of the missing pearls!

The care and conscientiousness of each and every staff member did not go unnoticed, and I definitely recommend Atlantis to anyone getting married on Long Island.

Many guests came up to my husband and I to compliment Atlantis as well — in terms of the pure uniqueness of the venue, how delicious the food was, and how great the staff members were.

Thanks to this venue and its very caring staff, my husband and I had a truly wonderful and unforgettable wedding.
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Get inspired for your big day with awesome wedding ideas and vendors at this fun showcase event!

Tour the waterfront Sea Star Ballroom, the Long Island Aquarium, Hyatt Place Long Island / East End, The Preston Hotel, The Howell House and the Waterfront Suite. Meet with top event professionals demonstrating the latest trends in flowers, photography, DJ entertainment and so much more!

Complimentary valet parking for this event is located in front of the Long Island Aquarium.

Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/4dqmZ25

Date: From 07/16/2026 to 07/16/2026 Schedule 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Location: 431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY

Team

Joan LaRosa
Joan LaRosa
Catering Sales Manager
Craig Alexander
Craig Alexander
Catering Sales Manager

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Atlantis Banquets & Events frequently asked questions

Atlantis Banquets & Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Atlantis Banquets & Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Atlantis Banquets & Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Atlantis Banquets & Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Marina
  • Waterfront
  • Zoo
Atlantis Banquets & Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Atlantis Banquets & Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Atlantis Banquets & Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Atlantis Banquets & Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Atlantis Banquets & Events is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in value, 4.5 in average response time and 4.5 in professionalism.
Atlantis Banquets & Events currently offers 2 gift promotions and 1 offer promotion for wedding services.
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