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Humphreys SoCal Dining and Music, San Diego, CA

Humphreys SoCal Dining and Music

4.4
4.4
1554 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Humphreys has been the go to spot in San Diego for decades, offering the perfect blend of SoCal dining and music.

Humphreys Buffet Brunch is back for Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Executive Chef Percy Oani and his masterful culinary team have used their divergent skills and artistry to create an exquisite new brunch buffet. Brunch seating from 10am to 4pm. Join us at Humphreys for a holiday buffet and a memorable occasion on the Marina.

New Years Eve, Let's Celebrate! Four course dinner, party favors, champagne toast and dancing with Mercedes Moore (vintage blues/soul/rhythm & roll). Your reserve table is yours for the entire evening/dinner party. Please call for reservations.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 224-3577 ext. 280
  • Website
    http://www.humphreysrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our atmosphere and vibrant waterfront location offers a myriad of indoor and outdoor options for social or business gatherings of 10 - 400. We offer semi private, private and buy-out options and work with you to ensure your event has all the right touches for a remarkable and memorable experience.
  • Private party contact
    Darla Mercer: (877) 918-4001
  • Location
    2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
  • Neighborhood
    Point Loma
  • Cross street
    Rosecrans Street
  • Parking details
    Free parking in our lot, and plenty of free public parking on the Island.
  • Public transit
    Within 1/2 mile
  • Entertainment
    Humphrey's offers guests the perfect blend of SoCal dining and music. Whether you’re at Humphrey's on one of our world-renowned concert nights or enjoying the intimacy of a Backstage Live performance, we offer a dining experience that uniquely merges San Diego music and culture with authentic SoCal cuisine.To see our happy hour specials and the schedule of musicians performing nightly in our intimate lounge, visit the Humphreys Backstage Live website.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,554 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

1,554 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Michael, was outstanding and the food was delicious.

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  2. JoBethH

    Denver

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t mind paying more for a buffet on a special occasion. This buffet, however was definitely below expectation. They had breakfast food out at 4pm The prime rib was all rare and there really should be different temperatures. The other food was just ok. Nothing special and nothing worthy of the high price. I would suggest limiting the selection of food and focusing on the quality. The place itself is beautiful and the service was good. I would just say to focus on the food.

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  3. RonD

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was pretty good, but we thought over priced. A few of the main dishes you could tell had been out awhile. Disappointed in the desserts.

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  4. RamilD

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the Thanksgiving buffet. Food was good, great view of the bay. Our waiter Michael was outstanding. He went above and beyond to give us great service. Just alil expensive, but had a nice time.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the Thanksgiving buffet. The food was very good with a large selection. The carving station offered 3 meats. The buffet was spread out in a large room so it never felt crowded. We will probably join them for their Christmas buffet.

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  6. Rrrrrr

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Quality/flavor/taste of the food was not at the level expected for a $95 cost. It was overrated and not worth it the price.

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  7. Jewels

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Briley was very nice .. the bus boy was excellent . We didn’t get to see the dessert menu . The Mai tai was great . Crab cake was excellent but a little over priced for just one .

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I was so disappointed the buffet was discontinued . When I was here in 2019 it was the best buffet I have ever had them and ever. They need to bring it back …

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  9. Mike

    West Palm Beach

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had halibut and scallops. Both were excellent. Ambiance very nice. A really nice place for a lovely evening.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable! Attentive but not intrusive.

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  11. HungryT

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner and service was terrific. Also had two breakfasts there with the same excellent food . Great place to dine if you are staying at Humphrey's Half Moon Inn!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael served us very well. He is outstanding. Along with the food and atmosphere his service made the evening!

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  13. DebbieO

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Was looking forward to our anniversary brunch and made reservations ahead of time and asked for special requests and special celebration. Neither was acknowledged. Food was good and nothing special. Service was okay. Overall, we didn’t feel like it was anything special other than the nice view.

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  14. LasVegasLocal

    Las Vegas

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carlos and staff were friendly and accommodating.

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  15. Jonnyc

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super time at Humphreys Dining; food, wine and great atmosphere.

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  16. SusanW

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely evening for dinner. Although we made reservations requesting a table by the window and it was early with few people in the restaurant we were not able to be seated by the window. They set it up for a larger group that csme in 30 minutes after us. And other tables emptied as we sat down. If they aren’t able to accommodate a request they should let you know. Delaying our reservation by 15 minutes would have freed up several window tables.

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  17. Reviewer

    San Diego

    141 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    141 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding- great service and view. Food was nice. Overall a good experience.

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  18. Larry

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my girlfriend to Humphreys for lunch for her birthday. They seated us promptly by the window. Lovely view of the marina. The ambience was very nice and the service was excellent. I ordered the crusted halibut and my friend the salmon. Both were delicious! My friend was also treated to a complimentary slice of cheesecake for her birthday. This is a great spot and will definitely return.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Our 15th Wedding Anniversary dinner. We were seated next to a large group (for the view). The group was so loud, it sounded like we were at a bar and grill. We could not hear the soft music playing in the background and could barely hear ourselves talking. The food was okay. I ordered the salmon and my wife ordered the scallops. The food was not what we expected… chef being creative I guess.

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  20. chas

    Phoenix

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place over looking harbor. Only negative is the band noise was loud although it was in the lounge

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  21. JozellR

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My niece suggested I celebrate my birthday there and it was an excellent choice. We had a window seat with a view of the boats docked in the bay. It was a lovely setting; tables were elegantly set. The server was very attentive. Although we were the first to be seated at 5:30 it slowly started filling up by the time we left.

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  22. LucieVeselska

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food (European style/taste), and nice view if you arrive around golden hour.

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  23. RocioO

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great brought my friend who has never been here & loved it. Thanks again for a great start to our morning

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful experience. We celebrated two birthdays and the waiter was super sweet! The service was a little slow and consisted of fighting off flies. Other than that, the food was great!

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  25. JeanY

    New York Area

    83 reviews

    2.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pro's: Lovely, spacious dining room, friendly servers, good coffee Con's: The food, except for the scrambled eggs, was all "pre-fab". Hollandaise congealed, bread and English muffins cold, sausage dry and crispy.... Not coming back.

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  26. JOSELITO

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    WHAT MUSIC??? Our first time there. Was there supposed to be a quartet or a mariachi band… NO AMBIANCE felt like Dennys on a Monday morning. We had breakfast: lobster omelette and crab Benedict which was both tangy tasteful. The waiter FORGOT the FRUIT BOWL so no comment on the dish except for the lackadaisical service.

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  27. Heather

    Portland

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t have the French toast! Half were very tough end pieces.

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  28. Shawn

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the restaurant was phenomenal. They have a huge wine list. It is two columns front and back ranging from $28 to $850. The food was delicious and well plated. The shrimp were huge. Would def recommend eating here

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, very good food. Manager was also extremely nice and welcoming. Highly recommend, will be coming back

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and good. Staff made my birthday special. Great ambiance!

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  31. mark

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner service,definitely a place to go especially during sunset.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess needs an attitude check. In this app the option to place a specific request are offered. Requested a table by the window because of Marina view- we are avid sailors. Also stated it was our anniversary dinner. We’ve been patron’s several years in a row. Hostess were rudely declared that no table requests can be made. Also why ask about special occasion if it’s ignored anyways. It takes away from having a nice dinner experience if I have to remind about the request! tables did become available within minutes of us getting seated. Hostess cared more about how cool she was in her tight leather pants.

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  33. Heidi

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I am picky so the reason for my food rating. It was ok but not fantastic for me. The music was great. The venue was crowded which is a good sign. Due to how many people were there. In my opinion there was not enough servers for that crowd. I had to go to the bar myself on more than one occasion. I got tired of waiting for someone to check on us. I had to go to the bar to find our waitress to get my tab closed out. Someone bumped out table and glass broke. I had to go to the bar to request the clean up while my friends stayed at the table to warn people of the glass.

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  34. Frank

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was frazzled and inconsistent. When we asked for small things like "salt" she looked anxious and asked us if our food was OK. The food was very good but even though it wasn't crowded there felt like an aire of chaos.

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  35. Christine

    San Francisco

    81 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Lobster omelet was decent. To-go presentation was a fail. Service apathetic.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there on Father’s Day! I had not been there in over 10 years. My last experience there was amazing. Fabulous buffet and amazing food. Sorry to say but this weekend was ruined by the horrible food. And even worst customer service. The older lady that took our order was pleasant but not attentive. Forgot many things and also didn’t bother to replace the mistaken item she brought to out table. I want to say this was Dennys quality or worst! In a nice setting. The food lacks a wow factor, presentation and soooo much more. With so many options in San Diego it’s sad to see such an establishment like Humphreys serve such mediocre meals. I should of stayed clear after reading the mother day reviews but I still wanted to give it a try. My spiced toast was just that. Fruit compote looked old and a very small portion. The lavender Chantilly was overwhelming in lavender it did not pair well. Presentation was poor. My husband had a short rib hash. He’s not picky so he said it was just ok. Forgot one last thing my toast had a piece of fish so that ruined them. The side of cold ham that I did not order made it worst. Day old bacon. Everything was just awful. Except the view. Save your money and go elsewhere.

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  37. EdgarS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing, Merna was very pleasant. Great Father's Day Brunch.

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  38. Rally

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Had lunch there because of RFKJr Rally. Salad was excellent-Salmon below average Waitress pleasant-but got the order wrong, then when she brought the rest of it-salmon was rare (Not sushi quality) had to send it back.

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  39. bobnbetty

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    THE FOOD! Okay? Yeah, there's a view of the harbor and the wait staff are super nice and the chairs are outstandingly comfy, but THE FOOD. The four of us were all astonished by our disparate entrees. Macadamia Halibut. Steak. Huge scallops... Go for the meal, get all the rest, because it's more than you expected.

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  40. MikeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing. We had great service. Had a drink at the bar and got to see some live music

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FAQs

Humphreys SoCal Dining and Music is rated 4.4 stars by 1554 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Humphreys SoCal Dining and Music

2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rosecrans Street
  • Neighborhood
    Point Loma
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking in our lot, and plenty of free public parking on the Island.
  • Public transit
    Within 1/2 mile
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Humphrey's offers guests the perfect blend of SoCal dining and music. Whether you’re at Humphrey's on one of our world-renowned concert nights or enjoying the intimacy of a Backstage Live performance, we offer a dining experience that uniquely merges San Diego music and culture with authentic SoCal cuisine.To see our happy hour specials and the schedule of musicians performing nightly in our intimate lounge, visit the Humphreys Backstage Live website.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.humphreysrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 224-3577 ext. 280
  • Private party facilities
    Our atmosphere and vibrant waterfront location offers a myriad of indoor and outdoor options for social or business gatherings of 10 - 400. We offer semi private, private and buy-out options and work with you to ensure your event has all the right touches for a remarkable and memorable experience.
  • Private party contact
    Darla Mercer: (877) 918-4001

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