Restaurant Wedding Venues in Los Angeles

Katerina

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We had our wedding at Inn of the Seventh Ray and couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. We toured quite a few venues, and for our wedding of about 60 guests, this felt perfect. It’s intimate without feeling too small, and the setting is so beautiful on its own. We added some florals, but it really doesn’t need much decorating. The biggest reason our experience was so wonderful was Mariya, the coordinator provided by the venue. She went so far beyond what I expected from a venue coordinator. She had several planning calls with me, was always available by text, helped me work through every detail and the timeline, and coordinated with all of our vendors. I honestly couldn’t have done it without her. From the initial tour through the wedding day, she made the whole process feel so easy. On the day itself, everything ran on time and every detail came together exactly how we’d hoped. We were able to just enjoy our wedding because Mariya had everything handled. All of the staff working the event were wonderful, too—so kind, attentive, and helpful to both us and our guests. We felt really taken care of. And the food! It was easily the best wedding food I’ve ever had. You get the same quality you’d expect from dinner at the restaurant, which was a huge reason we chose this venue. Our guests were still talking about the food days later. We’re so happy we got married here. It was such a beautiful day, and we’re especially grateful to Mariya for all the time and care she put into making it happen.

My now husband and I only had one wedding venue in mind when we finally decided to get married, our favorite restaurant, bar and events space - Redbird. We had an intimate ceremony followed by a entertaining and lovely cocktail reception in the garden. We utilized the pizza oven and had our favorite pizza in LA from Zach Pollack of Cosa Buona. We were able to select a few specialty cocktails created by Tobin Shea which our guests fully enjoyed. We were seated for dinner in the garden under twinkling lights surrounded by our closest friends and family. The staff at Redbird were warmly attentive and ensured all guests had an amazing time. Most of our guests had to be rolled out of the garden after enjoying our family style meal of chawanmushi, whole crispy black bass, ribeye, Brussels sprouts, and pomme aligot. After our elaborate dinner we moved up to the west room to continue celebrating with more cocktails and a dance party. My husband and I were so happy with every aspect of our wedding, we didn’t have a stress or worry our entire day. When we woke up the next day we both asked each other if we could do it over again. Thank you Redbird Team! 10/10

Yenglik

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We’re so excited for our upcoming wedding here! The team has been helpful and everything is coming together beautifully.

Kinlie

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Vida and Bluewater Grill were the best thing that ever happened to our wedding reception. We had to plan the whole event remotely, and Vida was so responsive accessible, and flexible that it really helped to minimize our stress. The actual event was unbelievable. The Avalon room was stunning, the food was incredible (I had multiple guests come up to me at the event and after and tell me that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding), and even with alcohol the pricing was the best in Redondo. Vida executed our plans flawlessly, rolled with the punches when we inevitably got behind schedule, and made sure that we got to enjoy every minute of our day. Bluewater grill is a MUST if you're planning a reception that will leave your guests raving while not breaking the bank.

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding venue! The ambience is absolutely stunning. It was exactly the vibe we dreamed of for our day. The food was incredible and the service was outstanding! Everything felt thoughtful, seamless and so well cared for. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting every detail and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Andrea

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We had an amazing time with our spring wedding at Duke's in Malibu. The venue is primarily indoors with a small deck area outside where guests can appreciate some ocean views and nice breeze. Our guests told us that during our ceremony they actually saw dolphins outside! One of the biggest reasons why we picked this venue was because of the food. We've had Dukes over in Hawaii and this location in Malibu provides almost spot-on quality as it was on the islands. We were so ecstatic when we heard all the rave reviews from the guests telling us it was the best wedding food they've had. Additionally, I highly encourage everyone to forgo your own wedding cake and have the Duke's Hula Pie for dessert instead (best macadamia ice cream cake) - one of the highlights the guests mentioned as well! The venue is very reasonable and can be even more reasonable depending on your wants/needs (more DIY can bring your final costs down). The staff were very communicative and were a simple email away if you ever had any issues or concerns. Overall it was a great venue for on the smaller side weddings (we maxed at 120 guests). One big thing to note - the restaurant does have an area for the bride and groom to take beach photos but no guests are allowed down along the shore (only the photographer is also allowed). Overall I think for the budget (especially for an oceanside wedding with great views), Dukes Malibu does a wonderful job as a wedding venue with great staff!

They were wonderful! The food was amazing and they were amazing in setting up. Looking forward to working with them again.

WeddingWire will not give me adequate space to explain how wonderful the Lawry's Catering team is! They catered my outdoor wedding for 180 guests back in August 2016. I was hesitant to reach out to them at first b/c I never thought they would be able to work with my budget (I had other vendors tell me my budget was too small for 180 guests), but Lawry’s catering is surprisingly affordable! They provide a lot of value for what they charge (high quality food options, most employees at your event, the lowest barware/glassware/silverware cost anywhere, early booking incentives, dining credits, etc.). On top of that, the catering coordinator, Miranda Roy, is hardworking, detail-oriented, proactive and a joy to work with. My guests are still giving me great feedback on the food and dinner service at my wedding (some have even thanked me for giving me their first Lawry’s experience!). Food was the number one priority for me when I was planning my wedding (didn’t even look at a venue unless it allowed for outside catering) and something that had initially caused a lot of stress, but after I booked with Lawry’s, I can honestly say that I did not once worry about the food aspect of the event.

Overall, we were very happy with our 50 person traditional-inspired wedding at Castaway. We used their outdoor patio and trellis for the ceremony and cocktail hour, then the Verdugo room for the dinner and reception. The sales manager was fun, friendly, helpful, and really tried to make all our details work out well. She was communicative and we were very pleased with their level of service. The venue quality and services were excellent and on the wedding day, we were impressed by the food and staffing. Our guests really liked the temperature and quality of the food, and we received many compliments from guests. We had a little hiccup with valet on the day of the event, so make sure you get all of the details figured out on the day of with the operational team. However, this does not lessen my recommendation :)

Salt Creek was ever accommodating (Russ even took the time to answer my silly questions throughout the process)! They made every step of the way easy and beautiful. The food was AMAZING as always! The appetizers were awesome! And I never saw a guest with an empty glass! Our guests had the dinner option of tender Filet Mignon, juicy Rosemary Chicken, or vegetarian friendly Tofu Piccata. Everyone Ive spoke to said that it was the best wedding theyve ever attended.. the food, the ambiance and the courteous wait staff were fabulous. Our event was so small that we opted for background music and they accommodated us by playing our iPod on the patio only and gave us a small PA system for the ceremony. Highly Recommended!