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Porta Asbury Park

Up to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up

Why couples loved this venue

  • Guests comfort
  • Quality catering
  • Amenities
Dena
Susan
Megan
Jon
Megan

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

Porta is a restaurant wedding venue located in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The building itself has an interesting history and is where Bruce Springsteen first met the indomitable Clarence Clemous. Refurbished in 2011, the restaurant has become a popular destination for locals, New Yorkers, and the rest of the jet-set crowd. Once a big block party event space, the restaurant is fully adaptable for both large celebrations and small intimate gatherings.

Facilities and Capacity

With indoor and outdoor event spaces for all types of special occasions, Porta strives to work closely with each couple to help them optimize the full event space. The large indoor event space can be transformed to best suit every couple’s special day. With plentiful room for both standing and seated meal celebrations, the rustic and vintage style space features high wooden ceilings, exposed vents, and romantic fairy lights acting like gorgeous stars in the night sky.

Services Offered

Porta provides each couple with a range of event services and rental items to make the planning process run as smoothly and as stress-free as possible. The restaurant's professional and committed team work closely with each couple to oversee every aspect of the event, ensuring no small detail is overlooked. The venue’s starting event package includes setup, cleanup, chairs, tables, lighting, sound system, linens, fine china, flatware, and glassware. Additional services include wifi, catering services, bar services, and the ability to work with outside vendors. Rental items provided include decor and centerpieces.

Catering and Bar Services

Porta’s cuisine provides each couple and their guests a variety of dishes that are inspired by the flavors of Italy. The kitchen is best known for its fresh and high-quality pizzas that come with an array of toppings. To accompany the venue’s excellent food, couples and guests can enjoy many signature drinks, specialty wines, beers, premium liquors, and more. For more information regarding the venue’s customizable menus, each couple can contact Porta’s knowledgeable staff through their official website.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 15 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?

Yes

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

$600

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

$600

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

No Yes

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

$900

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

$900

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
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Reviews of Porta Asbury Park

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Porta Asbury Park is a fun, non-traditional wedding venue with a quirky, vibrant atmosphere and a lovely outdoor area. Couples praised the attentive, communicative staff and seamless day-of coordination that made planning stress-free. The food and drinks were repeatedly lauded—delicious, accommodating dietary needs, with leftovers to take home—leaving guests raving.

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Porta Asbury Park is a fun, non-traditional wedding venue with a quirky, vibrant atmosphere and a lovely outdoor area. Couples praised the attentive, communicative staff and seamless day-of coordination that made planning stress-free. The food and drinks were repeatedly lauded—delicious, accommodating dietary needs, with leftovers to take home—leaving guests raving.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 82 reviews
Google
4.3/5 3627 reviews
Dena
Dena Sent on 11/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Venue!! We had our dream wedding at Porta!

We absolutely adored having our wedding at Porta! The staff was so easy to work with and made everything perfect. Special shoutout to Karina, the venue coordinator, who worked so hard to make our day so special. The food was amazing and everyone raved about how amazing the food was! The entries staff was so sweet and friendly and our guests had a great time! 100/10 would recommend!
Susan
Susan Sent on 11/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue for our wedding!

I can’t say enough great things about Karina and her team at Porta! We wanted a different venue that was fun with great food and Porta, one of our favorite restaurants already, was the perfect place for our wedding! We had our wedding in the Abbott room. Karina and her team were amazing! We delivered our decor the morning of and they executed our vision perfectly! The food was fantastic, we still have guests commenting on how great the food was. This was the perfect venue and we couldn’t be happier with how our wedding turned out! Thank you Porta, Karina and team, we are so happy and had a wonderful experience from planning to the day of!
Megan
Megan Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Porta is amazing!!!

If you are looking for a non-traditional venue, I highly recommend Porta Asbury Park!!! From the day we took our tour, we knew Porta was the right choice. Karina explained the pricing thoroughly and wasn’t pushy about any extras - didn’t try to upsell us on decor, florals, etc. when we told her we would be DIYing most everything ourselves. Karina’s communication throughout the planning process was excellent - she answered any and all questions we had, assisted with our timeline, gave suggestions when needed, and accommodated any changes we wanted to make (even the last minute ones!!). I spent hours mocking up my decor at home. I shared photos with Karina and she truly made my vision come alive the day of. Everything was set up beautifully!! Besides all of this, the food of course was delicious. Who wants traditional wedding food when you can have pizza, pasta, and cannolis?!?! I am vegan and had some guests who were gluten free, and we were all able to be accommodated with ease. From past experience, vegan and gluten free options at weddings are not always great, but both myself and guests were raving about our meals! Not to mention - any leftovers get packed up and are yours to take home at the end of the night! We had leftovers for days and were able to relive our wedding meal. Overall, I highly recommend using Porta for your wedding if you are looking for good vibes, good food, and a venue that guests will rave about. Thank you Karina and Porta team!!!
Jon
Jon Sent on 09/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

High Quality and Care

Porta was absolutely wonderful to work with! We had heard how great a venue this was but experiencing it for ourselves, we were blown away. Karina and Elizabeth made the planning of our wedding incredibly easy and the day of stress free. Every single detail was taken care of and they often had solutions to things before we even asked about them. It was important for us to enjoy the evening as much as our guests and to eat the great food, Karina and Elizabeth made sure of that. Both of them, as well as the Staff, would find us and asked what we wanted to drink or if we had enough food and within seconds be handing us what we needed. The food was incredible, the drinks were strong, and the entire staff made us feel so welcome and taken care of. We provided some specific decor and paid for the venue to add some of their own, they truly transformed the space and it felt very personal to us. Our guests kept remarking how gorgeous the space was and how smart we were to load them up with carbs while having an open bar!
Megan
Megan Sent on 05/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

We felt so taken care of on our wedding day at Porta Asbury Park. I did a lot of planning myself and was worried I’d have to be on top of the timeline the day of, but once we arrived at the venue, the incredible staff took over. We also got a lot of compliments on the venue, especially the food and on how the quirky atmosphere was perfect for my husband and I. It was also the perfect size for what we were looking for. I would highly recommend having any event here where you are looking for something way more fun and cool than a typical ballroom. Shout out to Karina and the rest of the ladies who helped make our wedding day so special!
Rachele
Rachele Sent on 09/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Porta is amaaaaaazing

Wow! Chandler and the Porta team made sure our wedding was amazing. They had very open communication leading up to the big day, addressing all our questions and concerns. Day of, things could not have gone smoother. The food, drinks, service, and the space itself, were all AMAZING. The outdoor space is the perfect size to hang and have a drink. We had the best day!!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 06/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing wedding venue!

I would get married here all over again! My wife and I had the most incredible day thanks to Porta and their amazing staff. There are honestly no words to express just how incredible they are and how amazing our special day was because of them. Chandler and Payton were so easy to work with during our all of our planning and they were so kind. And Payton and Elizabeth and all of our day of staff were so attentive to us and our family and made the evening go by so smoothly and perfectly. The food was absolutely incredible, the atmosphere is unlike any other, and it is just an all around incredible venue. Our families also spoke so highly of the quality of food, service, care, and all around atmosphere. My wife and I HIGHLY recommend Porta for your special day!
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 06/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Porta June Wedding

Highly, highly recommend Porta for all of your wedding needs. Chandler and the rest of the staff were absolutely amazing. The communication was always open and Chandler never scoffed at the amount of questions we had. The venue is stunning and the food is even better. Above all, the staff is top-notch. We had the time of our lives and it couldn't have been any better. I would do it again in a heartbeat ◡̈
A
Alannah Sent on 03/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever!

My husband and I are extremely untraditional and were looking for a wedding venue that just matched who we were as people. Let me start by saying everyone we talk to says how this was the best wedding they have ever been to. We thought they were just saying that, but the amount of times and people that say it we know it's true.

We fell in love with Porta back in 2018 when they opened one in Philadelphia and when I realized they were a wedding venue I did not hesitate. For starters the food, everything is made to order and is some of the best Italian food you will ever have. People still talk about the food and how good it was. All the food that is left over too you get to take home... we were eating our favorite food for a week. Win Win!

Chandler and the day of team are some of the best people to work with! They made everything so easy, the venue was beautiful and they made sure we were taken care of all night. From beginning to end everything was amazing and we could not express how lucky we are that we found Porta Asbury Park. Best night of our lives!
J
Jenna Sent on 01/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We are so glad we chose Porta as our wedding venue!

Everything about our experience at Porta was magical! They had a high level of professionalism and the communication throughout this process has been wonderful! Everything from the venue to the service to the food was wonderful. We could not have chosen a better venue.
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Porta Asbury Park frequently asked questions

Porta Asbury Park includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Porta Asbury Park includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Porta Asbury Park includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Porta Asbury Park for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Porta Asbury Park offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Porta Asbury Park offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Porta Asbury Park offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Porta Asbury Park offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Porta Asbury Park is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
Porta Asbury Park currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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