The Terrace Room

We held our wedding ceremony and lunch reception at the Terrace Room, and couldn't have been happier with the result. We went with the Madison room to better suite our party size and budget, and elected table service for food.

Planning: Candi and Byron were able to provide useful advice on what layouts and food options might be best, and the booking process was pretty straightforward. We were able to reserve slots for onsite meetings and tours, which made it easy for us to keep in touch and visualize the space accurately while planning. They also worked closely with us and our coordinators to make sure we were aligned on the schedule for the day.

Meal Service: Portions were way larger than we had expected, and felt like a good deal for the cost. Guests were able to select from 3 options (we chose beef, fish, or vegetarian), and lunch service went at a great pace. Their staff were very attentive and service of everything, from snacks to main plates to champagne, seemed to go exactly as planned.

Day-Of: Transitions between set up, the ceremony, lunch reception, and clean up felt super smooth. One of my favorite moments was walking down the aisle, and I distinctly remember seeing their team's happy faces when they waited to pull back the curtain to the entrance of the main room. Every interaction with their staff felt friendly and I appreciated how well organized they were.

Atmosphere: The space is gorgeous! Our guests loved seeing all of the details of the interior design, and Lake Merritt looked stunning through the windows that day. I also personally really enjoyed the atmosphere of the venue, which felt elegant and intimate, but also really bright and lively with all the natural sunlight coming through the windows.

We went to a reception last night and it was absolutely beautiful!! What a perfect setting for a celebration!! Unbelievable panoramic views of Lake Merritt. Very clean and elegantly furnished. The food was good and the customer service was excellent. Highly recommend if planning a wedding or any type of celebration.

We recently held a community swearing-in of a newly minted County Judge. What a great experience. Candi and Byron tended to every detail and made sure we were more than prepared. They took time to host us on-site ahead of the event and walk us through options and even offered recommendations when we were in need. The venue is charming and overlooks the lake. The chef and team went above and beyond. Our even involved dignitaries and the facility has a cute and convenient suite/green room off the main area which was a nice addition without any upsale.

The venue is truly a gem of Oakland and we are already talking with family about the next event we can host here!

The decision to book was easy. In addition to great views and a gorgeous venue, Candi went over all of the details and options and answered all of our questions (I'm a wedding and events director, we had a lot). We waited 2+ years with pandemic delays but it was well worth it. They stayed in communication with us the entire time and we picked up where we left off afterward. The day of the event was executed perfectly- Jose (the banquet captain) and all of the staff at The Terrace Room were warm and accommodating, the food was great, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. All of our guests were blown away. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Terrace Room to anyone.

We did have to ask for the remainder of our wedding cake and boxed food they said they put aside for us as they were kinda rushing us out in the end.

We recently celebrated a magical bat mitzvah at The Terrace Room for our middle child. This place is really an undiscovered gem; stunning venue with the sun setting over the lake as our party got going! Elegant and charming. We also really enjoyed working with Candi and Byron, who were easy going, responsive and very detail-oriented. Further, they had a list of vendors, from which we chose DJ Eternal and Sunrose Floral - we highly recommend them, as well! Can't wait to celebrate more family events here!

The Terrace Room was the perfect venue for our wedding in November. The space was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the staff were extremely detailed, organized, and easy to work with. All our guests were raving about the space, and we had the best day. Highly recommend this venue for any events!

Rating for our April 2022 wedding:

We will forever remember our gorgeous Oakland wedding at the Terrace Room. This venue highlights the beauty of Oakland, especially at night. It's absolutely stunning. Candi (the event coordinator) was super sweet and worked with us faithfully, even through two COVID-19 postponements. After hearing about all the horrors couples went through with unaccommodating venues, Terrace Room made it easy to stick it out with them to have the wedding we originally wanted. Their food is fantastic as well! We keep getting compliments on it from our guests to this day. Choosing Terrace Room meant knocking out many to-do's off our wedding planning list, as they provide a lot of services in their pricing. Speaking of price, this place can't be beat. You get a lot for your money. Take a look at their preferred vendor list as well, they have some winners! Thank you eternally to Candi and Terrace Room for hosting the most beautiful night of our lives.

Candi is excellent and beyond thoughtful with my clients. I'm grateful that she has intense integrity and is intentional with our past events. Beautiful location for private events. I wish I could give 10 stars!!

The Terrace Room venue is a hidden gem at Lake Merritt in Oakland. We are so glad we found this place for our sons wedding. We were able to do the ceremony and reception all at the same place. Wall to wall windows with beautiful views during the day and all lit up at night. It was beautiful. Doesn't require a lot of decorations because it's so pretty. The sound systems was great. Lovely bar area and waiting area. Food was great. We highly recommend this venue for a wedding or party.

Bottomless and Benedict's

Bottomless is always a win in my book, and then adding good food to accompany it completes the experience for me.

I decided to stray away from my usual and go with the smoked Salmon Benedict, and I was not disappointed. The hollandaise sauce was so good I almost asked for an additional side of it for my potatoes.

Can definitely see myself coming back here the next time I'm in the area to enjoy another breakfast/brunch with that great view over looking the lake.