Posts Categorized: Banquets & Catering

SBest San Diego Banquets & Catering

Why not let your favorite restaurant be the caterer or banquet location for your wedding and rehearsal dinner, a cocktail party, corporate event or special event? Here are some of San Diego's finest choices for banquets and catering for your event or wedding. Also browse the San Diego Wineries and Temecula Wineries for great event locations. Wineries are excellent venues for weddings, banquets and special occasions. Many wineries in Temecula now offer vineyard hotels and can accommodate large groups.

When you find what you are looking for click on the appropriate yellow button below a venue to submit a request for proposal and receive more detailed information. A banquets & catering manager will promptly respond to your request.

We have personally inspected most of these locations and their venues, which is your assurance that these suggested locations are good choices for your special event.

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Kansas City Barbeque is BBQ Food Famous

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Barbecue, Corporate Meeting Venue, Downtown, Downtown Restaurants, Embarcadero, Happy Hour, happy hour, Kid-Friendly Restaurants, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Party Venues, Restaurants.

Kansas City BBQ

Kansas City Barbecue , 600 W. Broadway Dr.,  Downtown steps from the Embaracadero and the Convention Center (619-231-9680).  Open for lunch and dinner daily 11 a.m. –1 a.m.($10-$20). They are… Read more »

Mission San Luis Rey : King of the Missions

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Oceanside, Banquet Venues, Church, Historic Missions, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Museums, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, North County Museums, Oceanside, Oceanside Museums, Oceanside Weddings, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues, Weddings.

Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside fun things to do

  Old Mission San Luis Rey at 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside (760-757-3651) is known as the King of the Missions. It is the largest of the 21 missions that flourished here… Read more »

Visit the World’s Finest Collection of Historic Ships at the Maritime Museum of San Diego

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Cruises, Downtown, Downtown Museums, Downtown Weddings, Embarcadero, Embarcadero Museums, Embarcadero Weddings, Historic Sites, Kids, Kids Attractions, Kids Party Venues, Maritime Museums, Military Wedding Venues, Museums, Party Venues, Wedding Venues.

Sailor's Days at Maritime Museum of San Diego

The fascinating floating museum at the Embarcadero consists of six historic ships and two submarines: the Star of India, which is the oldest active sailing ship in the world, the… Read more »

Saska’s Sushi is Next Door to Saska’s Steakhouse With an Intimate Little Sushi Bar

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, Japanese & Sushi, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mission Bay & Pacific Beach, Mission Bay Restaurants, Mission Beach, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Sushi.

Saska's Sushi

Saska’s Sushi is next door to Saska’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant. It’s Saska’s little sushi restaurant. The sushi bar seats 10. Plus, there are several tables as well as a… Read more »

Old Town Mexican Cafe Has the Best Carnitas

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, happy hour, Kid-Friendly Restaurants, Kids Party Venues, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mexican, Military Wedding Venues, Old Town, Old Town Breakfast, Old Town Restaurants, Old Town Weddings, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues.

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Old Town Mexican Cafe and Cantina, 2489 San Diego Ave., Old Town (619-297-4330) [oldtownmexcafe.com]. Open Daily 8  a.m. – 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner ($10–$20). Happy Hour Daily… Read more »

Phuong Trang Voted Best Vietnamese Restaurant

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Asian, Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Military Wedding Venues, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Vegetarian, Vietnamese, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues.

Phuong Trang Vietnamese Restau­rant [phongbtrangrestaurant.co is at 4170 Convoy St., Kearny Mesa (858-565-6750) [phoungtrangrestaurant.com]. It’s Open Wed. – Sun. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. & Closed  Mon. & Tue. with… Read more »

Mandarin House in La Jolla is Highly Recommended for their Delicious Chinese Specialties & Decore

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Catering, Chinese, Corporate Meeting Venue, Downtown Restaurants, Hillcrest, Hillcrest Restaurants, La Jolla, La Jolla Restaurants, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Wakes & Funeral.

Mandarin House

Mandarin House (15) offers a perfect setting for delicious Chinese cuisine and exceptional service. The inviting dining room offers comfortable seating in big, inviting leather booths, which are perfect for… Read more »

Fiddler’s Green Serves Excellent Steaks & Seafood

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, California Coastal, Corporate Meeting Venue, Featured, Featured on Main Page, Featured San Diego Restaurants, Happy Hour, happy hour, Party Venues, Point Loma, Point Loma Restaurants, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, Shelter Island, Shelter Island Restaurants, Steak & Seafood.

Fiddlers Green

Fiddler’s Green Now Offers Curbside Takeaway Dining with wine at 1/2 price Fiddler’s Green (12), which is located on Shelter Island, is one of our city’s great San Diego Restaurants…. Read more »

NOW CLOSED Alfonso’s Mex.

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, happy hour, La Jolla, La Jolla Party Venues, La Jolla Rehearsal Dinners, La Jolla Restaurants, Mexican, Mexican, Mexican Restaurants, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Solana Beach, Solana Beach Banquets & Catering.

Alfonso's of La Jolla

Alfonso’s of La Jolla (5) is always festive with happy diners. Alfonso is there too, chatting with his guests, catering to special requests. He is a perfect host, always cordial… Read more »

Mission Trails Regional Park is the Largest of San Diego’s Parks and is Great for Hiking

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Cocktail Parties, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Major Attractions, Mission Valley, Mission Valley Museums, Museums, Natural History, Restaurants, Sports & Recreation, Wedding Venues, Welcome Center.

Mission Trails Regional Park is the largest of the City of San Diego’s parks and is the third gem of the city’s park system. Mission Trails is larger than Mission… Read more »

Piatti is La Jolla’s Best Italian Restaurant

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Catering, Cocktail Parties, Italian, Italian Gourmet, La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, Party Venues, Pizza, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Seafood.

Piatti La Jolla

Piatti is nestled in the unique La Jolla Shores neighborhood with an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. Their light and airy interior décor features an exhibition kitchen and full service bar…. Read more »

China Max is the Critics’ Choice for Sensational Dim Sum and Cantonese Cuisine in San Diego

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Asian, Asian, Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Cantonese, Cantonese, Chinese, Corporate Meeting Venue, Dim Sum, Dim Sum, Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley Breakfast, Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Breakfast, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining.

China Max is the Critic’s Choice for the Best Chinese Cuisine in San Diego. Bar None! Delicious tasting Cantonese cuisine is the house specialty at China Max Restaurant (1), and… Read more »

Hob Nob Hill is CLOSED after 81 yrs, But may Reopen).

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, American Diner, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Downtown, Downtown Breakfast, Downtown Restaurants, Hamburgers, Party Venues, Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Best Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Reviewed..

Since 1944 this famous neighborhood restaurant (5) has been serving the best-tasting food at down-to-earth-prices with excellent service. It’s no wonder that they have received the highest acclaim locally, regionally… Read more »

Aryana Restaurant & Bar at the the Holiday Inn in Oceanside near the Marina offers Great Hotel Dining

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, Banquets & Catering, Bar, Breakfast & Brunch, cuisine, Happy Hour, location, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Breakfast, North County Coastal Weddings, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Restaurants, Oceanside Weddings, Restaurants, Wedding Venues.

Aryana Restaurant & Bar (6) at the Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina, is the first and only hotel in Oceanside with an on-site restaurant. It’s a delicious discovery. Don’t let the… Read more »

City Cruises

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Bay View, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Dinner & Brunch Cruise, Downtown Breakfast, Downtown Restaurants, Featured San Diego Restaurants, Happy Hour, Harbor Cruises, Nightlife, Ocean View, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Venues.

  City Cruises is the premier San Diego harbor and whale watching cruise ship line in San Diego. You will not find a better venue for sightseeing, Sunday brunch or… Read more »

Casino Pauma is North County’s Favorite Small Where Players Love to Play & Win Big

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Casinos, Happy Hour, North County, North County Breakfast, North County Casinos, North County Inland Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Small Casinos, Valley Center, Wedding Venues.

Casino Pauma is a North County favorite, because it’s smaller in size compared to the other casinos. This is a very appealing aspect for many people because big is not always better. You’ll also be greeted by a friendly door man with a smile and a warm greeting. Yes, Casino Pauma is a friendly place. A palm tree-lined road greets guests to Casino Pauma and its comfortable 42,500-sq. ft. facility. More than 1,050 state-of-the-art slot machines are featured here at Casino Pauma along with exciting table games including poker, roulette, ($5) blackjack 24-hours a day, Lucky Lady’s Bonus Blackjack, Emperor’s Challenge Pai Gow Poker, and no limit Texas Hold ’em tournaments. The Poker Room opens at 5 p.m. Mon.–Thurs. and at 2 p.m. Fri.–Sun.

San Diego offers top entertainment and overnight accommodations at the Harrah’s Rincon Casino &amp Resort Features Entertainment and Great Dining

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Attractions, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Casinos, Casinos With a Day Spa, Casinos with a Golf Course, Casinos With a Hotel, Casinos With a Resort, Casinos With Live Entertainment, Getaways, Happy Hour, Hotels & Resorts, Large Casinos, North County, North County Casinos, North County Inland Weddings, Staying in North County Inland, Unique Hotels, Valley Center, Wedding Venues.

Harrah’s is well-known for having the best casinos and hotels nationwide. So you definitely won’t be disappointed with your discovery of this casino with all its gaming and entertainment venues. For the color and excitement of a Las Vegas style casino, Harrah’s Rincon has it all. Of course they offer state-of-the-art gaming including 2,000 slot machines, more than 59 table games and a 12 table poker room where the action never stops! Harrah’s Rincon also offers unique games like Rincon Craps and Volcanic Roulette Bingo.

East County’s Sycuan Casino is Only 30 Minutes from Downtown with two Hotels and a golf course

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Buffet, Casino Buffet, Casinos, East County, East County Casinos, East County Weddings, El Cajon, Getaways, Home Page Content, Wedding Venues.

Moments away from downtown San Diego, Sycuan Casino and Resort is the premiere daycation destination for San Diegans. Set amidst 425-plus lush acres, surrounded by picturesque mountain terrain, there are wonderful areas to walk around and take in the sites. This 305,000-sq. ft. casino is open 24 hours a day with 2,000 Vegas-style slot machines, a smoke-free poker room and a 51-table gaming room.

San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum is a Must See Sports Museum

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions in Balboa Park, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Banquet Venues, Balboa Park Banquets & Catering, Balboa Park Museums, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Historic Museums.

The San Diego Hall of Champions (29 on the map) is also a must-see Balboa Park attraction. It features San Diego’s sports history and memorabilia. This one-of-a-kind museum honors nationally… Read more »