Soundview Caterers Reviews

I can’t believe it has been over 2 months since we got married, but it has been! Our wedding at Soundview was on 04-20-2024 and from the moment we walked into the place in October 2023, we could instantly see ourselves and our families celebrating in the space!

I was never one of those girls who dreamt of every little detail of my wedding before it was anywhere in sight, and sometimes the idea of planning could feel overwhelming. Our first meeting was with Brittany, and she immediately put us at ease that we could plan as much or as little detail as we wanted.
The space was so naturally beautiful, there was not really a need to do much to it at all!

One thing that was SUPER helpful was the list of suggested vendors that work with Soundview; I simply called each of the ones I needed from the list and voila- a wedding was planned. Our meetings with Diego put us equally at ease, as he worked with us seamlessly to adjust our final guest details up to the day of the wedding, as unforeseen changes do happen! Brittany and Diego were always prompt to respond to any questions via e-mail in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding. We felt very well-taken care of the entire time. It was a pleasure to meet Ada who personally assisted us on the day of the wedding, skillfully driving the golf cart to get us the sunset photo we desired! :-) (it also does not go unnoticed that while Diego was our right-hand-man for the night, Brittany was also present, coordinating details upon our arrival to Soundview on our wedding day & stayed until every detail I had desired was seen through! *mission accomplished* 😎)
The entire team was super sweet and we appreciated the beautiful message they wrote on the box for our top layer of wedding cake, and how it was so conveniently wrapped up for us.
Speaking of “conveniently wrapped up”- we brought decorations the day before that needed to be set up for the cocktail hour i.e. adding water to floating candles, etc., and not only was all of this taken care of and beautifully arranged for us, but it was also all packed up for us to conveniently pick up the next day after the wedding.

Our time at Soundview was truly a dream come true & we couldn’t have imagined a better day. Thank you so much to everyone who made it possible.

We highly recommend Soundview Caterers in Bayville, NY to anyone looking to have a beautiful and convenient wedding with LOTS of delicious food! (I almost forgot to mention the food: almost 3 months later, people are STILL talking to us about the food and how surprised they were that after all the variety of delicious foods at the cocktail hour, there was STILL another sit-down meal to be eaten 😆 We also appreciate that the team set us up a delicious spread of all our favorites.)

It’s truly like we were family guests, and the care and treatment is deeply appreciated.

We had our wedding at Soundview on 5.18.24. Soundview was the first and last venue we looked at. From the moment we walked through the door and did a tour with Brittany, we knew this is where we wanted our wedding to be. Throughout the planning process, they were easy to get ahold of and are very obviously knowledgeable on how to run a wedding. I was feeling anxious about all of the little details until we met with Diego who was our Maitre'd for the night. Diego...where to begin? Attentive is an understatement. He is absolutely wonderful! My husband at one point asked if they had any Redbull, and before we knew it Diego was already done ordering some on DoorDash. Diego also helped put on my veil and bustled my dress like a pro (it's like he does this all the time or something, lol) He was extremely attentive without being overbearing. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but it was beginning to rain, Diego had a storm tracker on his phone to figure out the best start time and the staff flipped the reception room just in case we needed it to be inside... we didn't! Then they had to flip everything back and it all still looked beautiful. Now on to Megan who was our bridal attendant. She is so sweet and was extremely helpful the entire night. I never had to ask for a thing, it was like she was a mind reader and knew what I needed before I did. My nephew was overwhelmed with the loud music, and I looked over and saw Megan comforting him and she even let him steer the golf cart!! Megan's calm demeanor kept me at ease the entire day and I really appreciate her. The only mishap we had, which was not Soundview's fault, was our wedding cake. But before I get into that, I want to say Brittany did a great job decorating the cake with leftover flowers from the florist! It was beautiful. The cake came from Leonettis Bakery, and it was delicious, but it was the wrong cake. In the grand scheme, it didn't really matter and none of the guests knew. But the next morning when we went to pick up our decorations we left at Soundview, we had a cake waiting for us to take home. The owner of Soundview felt horrible about our cake being wrong so he went to the bakery himself to get us the right one! If I had to do it all again, I would pick Soundview every time. I recommend them without hesitation. A huge THANK YOU to the Soundview family for making our dream a reality.

We got married 11/4/23 at Soundview and had such an amazing experience with Soundview. When beginning the venue search we knew we wanted a waterfront venue with an outdoor space for the ceremony and a suitable indoor option in case the weather didn't cooperate. We fell in love with the stunning indoor and outdoor views and the fact that they host one event at a time was also a MAJOR plus for us. During the wedding planning process, Brittany was easy to get in touch with, super organized, and quick to answer any questions I had. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. Our guests are still raving about the food and talking about how beautiful the venue was. Diego made sure everything ran smoothly, and Taryn our bridal attendant went above and beyond helping out our photographers, and made sure my husband and I had cocktails. The entire Soundview staff went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was spectacular and we can't recommend them enough

My husband grew up in Bayville, so it was on our radar when we were searching for the right venue for us. The view is unbeatable both inside and outside of the building. They have floor to ceiling windows overlooking the LI Sound, a little private beach, and a gorgeous patio space for the ceremony. It was an absolutely gorgeous venue and everytime we had a meeting it was better than I remembered. Brittney and Diego made everything so easy for us and they were so sweet! I definitely needed a lot of help from them since I didn’t have a florist, and they did a fantastic job setting out the decor I brought. My Bridal Attendant was Ada and my Maitr D was Megan. They were so fantastic. We had custom signature drinks and they were delicious! I’m used to a lot of wedding venues watering down drinks, but Soundview definitely did not! Also the food was some of the best I’ve ever had in my life! Cocktail hour and reception food were so yummy! And we have Taco Bell as our exit station. You absolutely cannot go wrong choosing this venue, and they were easily one of the least expensive venues we toured, and you get so much for the value!

We had our dream wedding at Soundview last June. Words cannot express the joy we felt having our wedding here. The venue is beautiful, the staff were so kind and the food is delicious.

Originally, my husband and I didn't want an outdoor ceremony (we didn't want weather to be a factor in our plans). Once we saw the ceremony site at Soundview, that changed instantly -and we're so glad it did! Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful, with the natural sound of soft waves and a gorgeous view of the sun setting over the Sound. The staff was nothing short of amazing. Everyone was kind, attentive, and made my husband and me feel so special on our big day. The food was also amazing. I'm still craving more of that filet mignon! The bartenders absolutely nailed our signature drinks. Planning everything was a breeze, as Brittany was always just an email away and responded in a timely manner. Diego was a rockstar maître d. Ada was the best bridal attendant I could've asked for! Thanks to them and the rest of the incredible staff, our wedding day was an absolute dream!

My son was married on 7/2/23. We had been to many nice venues on the water but after meeting with Brittany, my son and his wife knew they wanted to have their wedding at the Soundview! From start to finish, Brittany, Diego and Taryn made their wedding everything they had hoped and dreamed for! There are so many examples of how they all went above and beyond to make Steven and Katherine’s wedding day just perfect. They are truly a dream team! Our wedding guests are still talking about how delicious the food was. Brittany helped to coordinate the wedding procession so it went smoothly. When the Memorial Table pictures were left at the hotel, Diego arranged for an Uber to pick up these precious photos and deliver them to the Soundview. Taryn took care of the Bride and Groom while still managing to help our guests. She actually had to help one of our guests by sewing her broken zipper. We dropped off the decorations a few days before and the Soundview staff had everything set up for us the day of the wedding. To quote the mother of the bride, Sandy, “...family and friends were blown away by the Soundview!”.

Soundview Caterers is THE BEST!
From the moment we talked to Brittany we knew we were in good hands. The venue is gorgeous, and the staff goes MILES above beyond to ensure everything is truly special.
Brittany was there to answer every question we had leading up to the big day. We live out of state and Brittany accommodated us when we were visiting to try the food and visit the venue. She helped out so much the day off, and even helped us get our table seating chart written, because we had an oops lol. That’s unheard of. Opened the venue early to get hair and makeup done. She crushed it!
Then, there’s Diego…there are no words to describe the amount of heart he poured into our wedding. He was EVERYWHERE! Attentive to every need, even the guests complimented how outstanding he was. The consummate professional. You can catch him doing landscaping, touch ups, getting the bird droppings off the window, and then get dolled up and be the best maitre de you could ever ask for. We love you man!
Donna, who bartended might as well be part of our family at this point. She was the best, not to mention her landscaping abilities to boot, the venue is pristine and beautiful. Taylor, our attendant was phenomenal. So kind, and even made sure to pull our photographer out for our “second sunset”. She was there every step of the way. Sandy feet and all. It’s hard to find people that care so much about what they do.
The food was abundant, and so amazing. One of our friends ate so much with the insane cocktail hour spread, because he wasn’t aware that a three course dinner was upstairs. Highest compliments to Nick the head chef and his team. He was so helpful to us make the choices to have a well rounded, most amazing food experience for us and all our friends and family. We also decided to book the rehearsal dinner at Soundview and we were not disappointed!
Also the Vendors that Soundview provided were fantastic!
My husband works in the wedding industry and has seen and played about 100 venues, and this one just far exceeds the special factor.
THANK YOU to everyone at Soundview Catering for making our day so magical!
Book them now, no questions!
Mike and Liz 10.28.22

When my husband and I first walked into Soundview we were blown away! The beauty of the venue is seen immediately from the parking lot! The ceremony location right on the water makes you feel like you’re having a destination wedding! The food was incredible, from the showcase where we tasted all the cocktail hour selections, to the actual food tasting, which was awesome, right to the day of! We didn’t eat one bad thing there!

The staff is unmatched! From Brittany Diego to Taylor, they were all incredibly attentive and just fun to hang out with! Brittany was who we met the first day we did the walk through! She was informative and excited to help us make our vision come to life and she did! Diego is the maître d’ and can I just say WOW! He has a knack for knowing exactly what you want without even asking! He was awesome! Taylor was our bridal attendant and she was hilarious! She had me laughing basically down the aisle! I was so nervous but she made me feel as ease! She was very on top of making sure we had everything we needed!

This venue was an excellent voice for us! I’m sad our wedding is over but I’m so so so happy we were able to have it at Soundview!

The moment we walked into Soundview we knew the venue is for us (and at that point we looked at 12 places) The space is sooo beautiful and so unique it is every bride’s dream! One event at a time, beautiful outdoor area for ceremony and no carpets! Brittney was amazing she was very accommodating and always available for whatever we needed, she also guided us through the process and helped the planning go smoother. The food is to die for. On our wedding day Diego and Taylor took care of everything and always being at our side for whatever we needed from holding my dress, fixing my hair, bringing us food and drinks, and making sure we were happy! Our friends and family raves about how delicious the food was and how beautiful the venue is. Our wedding day was perfect, it was everything we pictured, and it is all thanks to the amazing staff at Soundview. We are so happy and pleased we chose this venue, there is really no one else like them.

Our wedding day was perfect thanks to the Soundview Team ! If you are looking for an affordable one wedding a day venue on the water that treats its clients like family this is the place for you ! From the time we booked to the day of Brittney ,the banquet manager, was in constant contact with me answering emails and any questions I had within hours of sending. We also met with Diego who is the Maitre D a few times before the wedding and he is AMAZING does it all !! He was so on the ball all night long and made sure everything ran smoothly. I even had trouble with my bustle and he pulled out a needle and thread and sewed it in place on my dress ! Wedding day we were allowed to arrive to the venue whenever we wanted which was great because we were not rushed for pictures ! The Ceremony space is beautiful overlooking the sound and hearing the waves crash as we got married is something ill never forget. Ballroom is gorgeous ( simple elegant is what i like to use to describe it) and the food was delicious, we got many compliments about cocktail hour and the taco bell exit station they set up was a huge hit !!

Couldn't be happier with our Soundview experience for our wedding. The team are experts at knowing exactly what to do before, during, and after your wedding. They did everything they could to make our day perfect from set-up to breakdown. Our guests were floored by the food and venue, including the perfect weather we had for the ceremony. Pick a venue that makes you feel special, a venue that hosts one wedding a day. You won't regret it.

My (now) husband and I knew the minute we toured Soundview this was going to be our wedding venue. This is truly a dream venue. The location/view is stunning, the space is maintained so perfectly, the food is phenomenal, and the staff is so incredibly accommodating. They truly make you feel like the most important couple whether it was during the planning leading up to the wedding or the day-of when anything I could possibly need was taken care of. Any couple would be lucky to get married here.

Soundview is a hidden gem! My husband and I must have toured over 20 venues on Long Island. From the minute we walked into Soundview, we fell in love. Wood floors, spacious, big windows, and let's not forget the most beautiful view of the water. We worked with Dianne, who was so sweet and made us feel welcome, comfortable and like family. The entire day was perfect. Diego was incredible too! The best customer service, food was delicious, drinks were strong, everything was just unreal. Highly recommend - you won't regret it!

The staff at Soundview was beyond accommodating and friendly from the second my husband and I met them. Our wedding despite weather obstacles was absolutely beautiful! Our friends and family raved about the food and service they received there. Diane and Diego did everything in their power to guarantee our day was perfect, we owe so much to them! Thank you all for the best day possible!

This venue was perfect for me and my now husband. They cater to only one wedding a day which is amazing. Me and my girls got ready at the venue which is so convenient. The maitre d set up EVERYTHING for us the day of, everything was so perfect the service was amazing, they went out of there way to go above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect and on top of that the view is beyond incredible. I wouldn’t have changed one thing! Highly recommend this venue for future Mr. and Mrs.

I can't say enough about Soundview Caterers!! When we came to Soundview, we had seen about 10 venues and were still searching for ''the one'. As soon as I walked in, I knew something was special about this place. Every square inch of this venue dazzled me. From the gorgeous entrance hall with the gold and ivory embellishments, to the stunning view of the LI Sound and simply breathtaking ballroom, I was blown away. Once I was taken down to the ceremony site, I knew this was the venue for us. It really took my breath away. Bringing my husband to the venue a few days later sealed the deal. Michael & Diane made us feel like royalty from the get go. I was a very nervous bride, and I would email Diane constantly, and she was always responsive and never made me feel like I was bothering her. Every single staff member was always warm and kind to us, really making us feel at home with Soundview. Michael even hand delivered our escort cards to us when I had requested them, just above and beyond!! Come wedding day, Diego and Andrea and the rest of the Soundview Staff moved mountains to make every single moment perfection. Just to give an example... right before I was going to walk down the aisle, I looked down and saw a big orange stain on the front of my dress!! Diego and other staff members sprinted every which way coming back with towels, club soda, and soap, and got that stain out in less than 5 minutes!! We really didn't have to worry about a single thing. Every single guest has continued to rave about the exceptional white glove service, unbelievably delicious food and such gorgeous presentation, both mine and my husbands families are calling our wedding the wedding of the century!! I had so many small details, decorations, and crazy ideas (thanks pinterest) and Diego, Andrea, Diane, and the rest of the Soundview staff made EVERY SINGLE ONE happen! Everything was in its place, no detail missed, I am seriously just blown away. By booking Soundview you are not only booking a wedding venue, you are joining the Soundview Family and signing up for the best service that can possibly be offered in the wedding industry. I am so sad it is over because I just want to relive that day with the Soundview staff over and over again! Thank you so much to everyone at Soundview for everything, it was the best day of our lives!!!!

We had our daughter’s wedding reception at Soundview on 9/1/19. From the ceremony space to the ballroom, the venue is beautiful, but what really makes Soundview so outstanding is its personnel. I cannot say enough about the organization, execution, and attentiveness of the Soundview staff that evening. Our Maître d’, Diego, and his assistant, Diane, were on top of everything throughout the night. Andrea, the bridal attendant, was omnipresent, but unobtrusive. That is, she was always there, but you didn’t realize she was there until she was filling a need you didn’t even know you had. Donna was amazing behind the bar, anticipating drinks from guests as they approached. Everyone at Soundview was the same way – you didn’t realize they were there until they were doing something to enhance your experience! The cocktail hour had an incredible amount of delicious food choices, followed later by perfectly cooked entrees. It was a wonderful evening, in part because of Soundview’s preferred vendors, of which we used and highly recommend – Pedestal Florist, Matthew Adam Photography, and the band, Crossing Midnight Entertainment. All were instrumental in our daughter’s phenomenal wedding day! Many of our guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever attended, so if you are planning an event on Long Island in the future, there is no need to look elsewhere, choose Soundview!

My husband and I were married at Soundview on July 4th 2019. From the very first moment we stepped foot into Soundview when we first got engaged, to the very last second of our wedding, Michael, Diane, Diego, Andrea and the entire Soundview staff, went above and beyond to make our day perfect. The food, the atmosphere, the organization, every little detail of our day was impeccable. The food more than surpassed our expectations. Chef Nick did an amazing job. We have had so many compliments about the cocktail hour and the multiple courses served at our reception. The food was something you would get at a fancy restaurant! Diego was our Maître D for the evening. He did all that he could to keep our guests happy and made sure that our day went smoothly. (We love you Diego!!) Andrea was my bridal attendant. She was by my side all day and night helping me with my dress and my flowers and making sure I had everything that I needed. And of course, our banquet manager Diane! She is a truly amazing woman and now our friend. My dad has not been well this past year and every time we communicated, Diane would always ask about him. She knew I was worried about his health on the day of the wedding, and she made sure that he was looked after and taken care of on that day, which truly put my mind at ease. What separates Soundview the most from every other wedding venue, is that they treat you like family. I truly believe that Michael cares about the couples that come into his beautiful place and wants them to have a picture perfect, memorable day like ours. My husband and I can’t thank you all enough. We love you, and we will be back to visit for our anniversary!

SUPERB!!! EXEMPLARY!!!! FIVE STAR SERVICE!!!! These are the praises we have heard in the days following our wedding on October 20. 2018. We had our ceremony by the water and it was stellar! Our guests then went to the cocktail hour, we've been called so many times just to let us know how Fabulous and Extraordinary the cocktail hour was. Our reception was to us beyond Elegant, but to hear from our guests how well they were treated by Michael and his staff speaks volumes. Our dinner was amazing, the drinks were handled meticulously by the bartenders. Ricky our Matre'd was within eyesight at almost every turn. "They deserve an award" was a text I received about the staff. Very attentive and courteous. We couldn't have been happier to hear these praises from our family and friends. If there was a way to elevate our experience at Soundview Caterers I don't know how that would be possible. Soundview Caterers gave our family, friends, Myself and my Husband a Night We Will Never Forget!!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!

The venue itself is breathtaking. Choosing it was an easy decision. We had no idea at the time what a good decision it truly was though. The staff at Soundview made the entire process so easy. The flow of communication was great, they set up all of our decorations beautifully, and basically attended to our every need the day of. The bridal attendent (Cynthia) was basically a mind reader in anticipating what we needed and every single other staff member exceeded our expectations as well. And the food was AMAZING. Our guests can't stop talking about it. Any bumps in the road that we encountered with our vendors were expertly dealt with and we didn't need to worry about a thing. I don't have enough good things to say about Soundview! And you can't beat that Bayville sunset ;)

I went and toured this venue after seeing the spectacular reviews all over the internet, and I fell in love immediately! I knew I didn't need to look anywhere else. Everything is beautiful and new, and they only do one event per day so you have so much flexibility. Michael the owner took me on two tours, first alone and then when my fiance was able to come, and he was great. Lindsay has been amazing at responding to my questions as they come up. I'm able to have a waterfront wedding at an amazing price! I can't wait to get married at Soundview.

Update: Well 8/11/2017 came and went, and I have to say Soundview completely blew our expectations out of the water! To say the wedding was amazing would be an understatement. Our maitre D, Diego, bridal attendant, Amanda, and manager Barry were our rocks that day, and made sure we had everything we needed, whether it be food, a drink or a bridesmaids bouquet that was left on the limo as we stood on the beach taking pictures! Michael and his staff truly make you feel like family and were so beyond accommodating to every request we had. We stressed about nothing in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and were able to enjoy ourselves fully the day of. Our guests will not stop RAVING about the food, and the friendliness of the staff. The ceremony space down on the water is breathtaking, and we couldn't have imagined our wedding taking place anywhere else. Our wedding day was truly fantastic, and we can never thank Soundview enough for all the memories we will cherish forever!

We are still reminiscing about how wonderful our wedding went 6 months later and it’s all thanks to the amazing staff and venue at Soundview caterers! We are forever grateful to Soundview for going above and beyond to make our day special and would recommend them to anyone looking to have a waterfront wedding with stunning views, great food and a beautiful ambiance inside and out. Thank you to Diego, Brittany, Lisa, and the rest of the staff who were apart of making our day perfect.

I came across Soundview on a simple hood old fashion search on the internet. I knew when searching for a venue I want to be on the water, one wedding a day, and a romantic space. Soundview hit all the boxes - plus side no one I knew had heard of it. Long Island weddings are spectacular events but can become cookie cutter when the same venues are all you hear about. Soundview’s criteria online checked all my boxes and once my fiancé and I saw it, done deal!
Everyone you encounter on the staff has nothing but your vision, dream, and happiness in mind. The room has a gorgeous view of the sound and the patio is relaxing in a way that’s needed on a very busy day! If you’re looking for a one venue a day on the water wedding, this is it! Plus side, food is bomb which can also be a difficult find at w wedding :)
Just book them, you won’t regret it!