Here is a list of banquet facilities that we have preformed at and my personal observations. This list is not an endorsement of any particular facility and intended only as a guide to what's available in this area. The final determination remains with you. Hope this is helpful.
American Legion Hall
577-5200
Located next to the
American
Legion Hall (
75
Just off
Hwy
Santa Nella
209-826-4371
An hour's driving time from
Assyrian
Cultural Center
Ceres
541-1141
Beautiful spot. Large banquet room with kitchen facilities.
You can use their caterer or bring one in from outside. Plenty of paved
parking. Easy access. Nice atmosphere.
Assyrian
American Civic Club
2618
Beautiful spot. Large banquet room with kitchen facilities. You are
locked into using their kitchen people to prepare and serve the food. Plenty of
paved parking. Easy access. Small to very large parties.
Appetez Restaurant
577-5099
Located in the
Bloomingcamp Picnic Area (Outdoor
events only)
Hwy 108
Oakdale
847-1412
Medium size park like setting. Man made small lake. Nicely
landscaped. Would be excellent for a picnic or family reunion. Many
outside weddings are held here. All events held outside. Daytime
temperatures and weather conditions must be considered when planning the
date and time of your event. Unpaved parking. Food is fantastic the
catering staff is very well equipped. East of downtown Oakdale about 2 miles
towards
Bonventure Hall
I Street
I have been in the building. As I recall it is large with kitchen
facilities. Would be a very nice place for a party. Plenty of off
street parking.
5th and E Streets
524-4598
Very large and old building capable of giant parties up to 1300
(capacity). Full size kitchen and serving area in the basement.
Full bar area. This place is for BIG events. Parking is the
pits. Right next to the freeway in downtown
Ceres
American Legion Hall
2609 Lawrence St.
Ceres
538-5747
Nice newer facility in downtown area. Fully equipped kitchen. Small to
medium size parties. Nice spot. Plenty of paved parking. Rental
handled by the City of
Commercial
Exchange Club
2201
Private club that can be rented. Very nice place. Nicely appointed. Full bar.
Not sure, but I think the establishment prepares and serves the food and operates
the bar. Medium to not to larger parties. Not the best part
of town. In the industrial area on the south bank of the
Crows
Landing Pentecost Hall
Crows Landing
837-4484
Older very large building. Would be able to handle very large
crowds. Long ways out from
Stewart Rd.
Beautiful spot for a small to medium size party. Overlooks the links.
Nice atmosphere and nicely decorated. Food prepared and served by the
establishment. Located approximately 15 miles north of
3850 N. Gratton Rd.
Denair
Modern steel building owned by the Denair Water Co. Full kitchen and
large room capable of small to large parties. Plenty of parking. Can be fixed
up nice.
Diablo
Grande
1001 Oak Flat Rd.
Patterson
892-7869
Nestled in the foothills 8 miles west of I-5 8 miles southwest of
Patterson. This is a new planned City that is just starting to take
shape. Presently only a big beautiful club house sits next to the golf
course with a large swimming pool and landscaped area behind the building which
is where events take place, especially weddings. Beautiful area and
setting. Long way from major cities. Can be very hot in the summer.
Personnel very friendly and helpful.
Doubletree
Hotel
1150 9th Street
526-6000
Beautifully appointed ballroom on the ground floor of the hotel complex in
downtown
Double
T Acres
Stevinson
632-1965
This is a ranch located out in the country about 5 miles NW of Stevinson in
You can hire your own catering service. The ranch is operated by Tony Azevedo and his wife and is very popular. When you
rent it you get the whole place (except the home) for the night. Open
only during the spring and summer months. Book early. Bring some bug
repellant. Nothing but farm country out their where the bugs live. Plenty of
free unpaved parking.
Eagles Hall
126
577-2298
Very old smaller type building off
Elk's Lodge
945 McHenry Ave.
522-2837
Well established location for small to large parties. The entire banquet
operation is done by Johnathan's Catering. ( www.johnathans.com ) Nice big carpeted
banquet room with hardwood dance floor. Good acoustics. Food
prepared and served by Johnathan's Catering of
Empire
Community Center
98 I St.
Empire
529-9419
Small building with kitchen facilities. Can be decorated nicely. Nothing fancy
but adequate for small event. Limited parking next to the building. One
block north of Hwy 132 in Empire.
McHenry Ave.
Escalon
838-4100
Owned by the City. Newer fully equipped building next to a city park
in Escalon. Small to large parties. Nice place. Plenty of
paved parking. You can bring in your own caterer.
Escalon
Sportsmen Club
River Rd. just west of McHenry
Escalon
838-3351
Plenty of parking, has kitchen available, separate bar area that has been used
for buffet line at big functions, main hall will handle small-large crowd
(maybe up to 200-225 people), swamp coolers for cooling can get a little warm
if real hot outside, nice hall overall.
Erwinshire Estate
(Outside events only)
Oakdale, CA
522-2837
This a private estate perched high on a river bluff. Located about a 1/2 mile
west of Hwy 120 NW of Oakdale on River road. Beautiful grounds surrounded by
orchards able to handle up to 1200 guests. All types of functions are
allowed including weddings and receptions, birthdays, reunions, or
anniversaries. The people who own and operate Johnathan's
catering operate this venue, which is also their home. Some
restrictions apply including all music must stop at 1030 PM and all guests must
vacate the premises by 11:00 PM. The only advertising of this venue is by word
of mouth and they are busy all the time. Note the address is not
given to protect the owners of the estate from being disturbed when the venue
is not booked. You can make arrangements with owners Robert and Amy
Erwin. BOOK EAAAAARLY!!!!!! or you will be disappointed. Email
Chef@johnathans.com. WebPage www.johnathans.com
Oakdale Rd
567-0562
This is a new spot just recently opened. Operated by RJ Sweetwater's
Restaurant. Located on Oakdale Road at Surry in small shopping center.
Formerly a Chinese restaurant just recently converted to a banquet hall. Plenty
of paved parking. You are locked into Sweetwater's catering service
for the food.
Fruit
Yard Restaurant
7948 Yosemite at Geer Rd.
Modesto, CA
209-577-3093
Located about 10 miles East of Modesto (between Modesto and Waterford) on Hwy
132 (Yosemite Blvd.). Small and medium size banquet rooms. Must
purchase food and drink from the establishment. I understand if you book them
for your event (which includes the food and drinks) they provide the use
of their facilities free. Nice facilities with acres of free parking.
Fruit Yard Lakeside
7948 Yosemite at Geer Rd.
Modesto, CA
209-577-3093
In addition to their restaurant listed above, the Fruit Yard has a nicely
landscaped area behind the restaurant they call Lakeside. This spacious outdoor
setting is ideal for outdoor ceremonies and weddings. Nice setting with
plenty of room for small to large events. Plenty of off street parking.
Hazel's
Elegant Dining
578-3463
Well known for their culinary skills this is a nicely appointed restaurant
with banquet facilities. Private parties and weddings up to
120 people. Located just off the downtown area of Modesto.
Hilmar
Medium size building with kitchen facilities. Small to medium size
parties. Off street parking. Locate next to small park off
Lander Ave.
Hilmar
Large building on
Red
Lion (Used to be the Holiday Inn)
521-1612
Nice facilities. Three banquet rooms sit next to each other. One large
and two smaller ones. All three rooms open to make one nice size for large
parties Access is through the main lobby of the hotel. Plenty of free parking
and easy to find. Out of town guests can book rooms at the
Hughson
883-4054
Newer building next to the police department downtown. Plenty of room for
a small to medium size party. Kitchen facilities. No off street
parking and the Police Dept. next door definitely does not like people parking
in their reserved spots. The building is owned and rented by the City.
City Hall is next door in the same building with the Police Dept.
Italian Athletic Club
3541 Cherryland Ave.
931-3906
Cozy medium size club house on the eastside of
Jacob's
Ballroom
945 McHenry Ave.
522-2837
Located in the rear of Jacob's Restaurant. Plenty of parking, beautiful banquet
room, will hold probably up to 200-225 people, little bar area, good a/c, nice
hardwood dance floor. Food and service provided by Jacob's.
Krautz Iron Stone Winery
1894 Six Mile Rd.
Murphys, CA.
207-728-1251
Located in the hills of NE Cleavers County this is a modern winery with
excellent facilities. Wedding ceremonies are held in the fully landscaped
area at the rear of the main building. Receptions are held in the
main building. Food prepared and served by the establishment.
Excellent location. The most beautiful location I have ever worked.
Knights
Ferry Resort
Knights Ferry
881-3349
Sits on the
Knights Ferry
881-0722
Located in historic downtown Knights Ferry about 20 miles east of
Oakdale. Quaint setting for this old clubhouse, which is small and
cozy. Kitchen facilities. Small parties only. (50-100). Just don't
try to fit more people in than it can hold. Parking on the
street. Nice area for weddings. Air conditioning is very poor. Old
system can't handle all the body heat, especially on hot summer days.
Jenny's
Banquet Hall
1515 Herndon Rd.
Ceres
538-7000
A little jewel nestled in back of what use to be Delhart's
Restaurant. Very small but nicely appointed. Plenty of paved
parking. Nice atmosphere. Operated by Jennie and her family. Food
excellent and service excellent provided by Jenny's. Easy access. Very
small parties only.
Legends
Café
500 N. Carpenter
Modesto
571-3663
Nice place for small to medium size parties. Nicely appointed. Food
prepared and served by Legends. Limited paved parking. Located on
Carpenter Road. Easy to find. Banquet room is next to the
restaurant. This room will hold a large size event. Food was excellent.
Majestic
Oaks (outside events only)
551-2555
I don't have any first hand knowledge of this venue. Their
advertising says that they offer "the shaded elegance of a canopy of old
oak trees along the
Mallard's
Restaurant
1700 McHenry at
Modesto
522-3825
Upscale restaurant operated by Dan Costa. Small carpeted banquet
room. 50 -100 people max. Food prepared and served by the
establishment. Plenty of paved parking.
Masonic
Rose Ave.
524-3238 or 527-1895
Nice looking well maintained large building. This hall offers two rooms
(50 –75 people in the small room & 100-150 in larger). Small stage at head
of room. Has a kitchen and you can use any caterer.
Modesto
577-6444
Owned by the City of Modesto. Several large rooms that can be easily
decorated and setup. Would be expensive but nice. Plenty of paved
parking in the adjacent parking or parking garage across street. Book well
in advance.
Merced
Very nice large facility with a wooden floor. great kitchen, and small stage.
Plenty of nice large round tables that are easy to set up. Run by city of
Merced Elk’s Fish and Game Club
(Lake Yosemite)
Merced
Located on the grounds of Lake Yosemite Park this is a popular Merced County
spot for wedding, which are held on the grassy area behind the small
clubhouse. Makes for some terrific wedding pictures. Clubhouse is
small with kitchen facilities. No late events. Everyone must be out of
the area by 11 PM when they close the gate leading to the area.
Mountain
Springs Golf and Country Club
984-0722
Located about 3 miles SW of
Moose Lodge
Oakdale
Very small older building with kitchen and bar. Bar operated by the lodge.
Adequate off street parking. Nothing fancy but nice for small party.
Moose
Lodge
Older large building in the country. Small to large parties.
Available for renting.
Masonic
Lodge
212
Medium size building in a residential area. Plenty of free paved parking in the
rear. Full kitchen facilities and good air conditioning. People who
run the place very friendly and helpful. Would be very nice for a small
to medium party.
Crows Landing
634-9967
Small building next to a park way out in the country (
14th and I Streets
577-5344
Located downstairs. Elevator available for loading, otherwise set of
small steps (maybe 5 or 6) that I used to go down when we played there. Small
room. 75 people max. Very tight quarters inside for DJ, small
little kitchen area but I don't think you could cook there, just use it to
prepare. Garden area outside for receptions and gatherings. I
believe the City of
Oakdale
Sportsmen Club
840 N. Sterns
Oakdale
845-6363
A privately owned small club house in a nice park setting next to Kerr Park
just outside of Oakdale. Cozy spot for small event. Plenty of
parking. Kitchen facilities. Popular spot. Easy to
decorate. Should be reasonable to rent.
Oakdale
Grange Hall
East F St.
Oakdale
On Hwy 108 (East F in town) in the downtown area. Older building.
Ballroom on the main floor with large stage and dining room and kitchen in the
basement. Capable of small to large parties. Large set of stairs to climb
to get into the building.
Oakdale
Golf and Country Club
Oakdale
847-1381
Very nice place on the grounds of the golf course. The food is very good and
the staff is friendly. The food and bar are taken care of by the club. Nice
outside area for weddings.
Oakdale
848-4390
This is a brand new building owned by the City of
Oakdale
847-3031
Located next to the police department in downtown Oakdale. Nicely
appointed. Good for medium to large parties (50-300) Kitchen
facilities. Parking on the street. Nice spot. Owned by
the City.
Oakdale
VFW Hall
520 S. Sierra
Oakdale
New building on the southern edge of town. Very nice building with air
conditioning. Kitchen facilities and plenty of paved parking. Small to
medium size parties. Not more that 150 people. Small built in
bar area.
Oakdale
FES Hall (Portuguese Hall)
N. Lee Ave.
Oakdale
Large building. Plenty of parking, huge separate bar area actually 3 sections,
kind of like the
Oakdale
Saddle Club Clubhouse
Oakdale
On the rodeo grounds. Small building. Spartan appointments. Would
be good for a small to medium party. Nothing fancy. Should be reasonable
to rent. No paved parking. Plenty of parking on the grass.
Opera
House
Located in downtown
Ward Ave.
Patterson
Small to medium size parties. Nothing fancy but nice. Kitchen available.
Ramada Inn
13070 Hwy 33
Santa Nella
Very long drive from Modesto. But used frequently by locals, especially people
who live along the westside of the valley.
Several small to large banquet rooms available. Nice amenities.
Food prepared and served by the establishment.
The Reata
160 N. Third St.
Oakdale Ca. 95361
(209) 845-9855
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