Best Restaurant & Hotel Private Dining Rooms in the East Bay

Best Restaurant & Hotel Private Dining Rooms in the East Bay

When a special event requires a special venue, check out places with spaces for birthday and anniversary parties, family reunions, rehearsal dinners, wedding parties, bachelorette parties and showers, graduation parties, holiday parties and more. The East Bay has a variety of spaces and venues available for all of your private dining needs. 

Featured Photo: The Park Bistro & Bar at Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, courtesy of Travis Watts Photography
A beautifully set dining table with lit candles, elegant dishware, and glasses sits in a sophisticated room. The room features a roaring fireplace with a framed painting above it and a built-in bookshelf filled with books in the background—a perfect example of private dining rooms East Bay.
Photo: Courtesy of Travis Watts Photography

The Park Bistro & Bar

Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, Lafayette

A French chateau-inspired landmark in Lafayette has a newly remodeled private dining room for 12 to 14 guests around a hardwood table just off the main dining room. Suitable for business or personal gatherings, the space can be complemented by outdoor pre-event cocktails and hors d’oeuvres around the patio fire pit. For guests wishing to “take the elevator home,” the hotel (and spa) provides a no-drive solution for the evening. parkbistroandbar.com

A cozy restaurant interior with neatly set tables covered in white tablecloths. Warm lighting hangs from the ceiling, and large windows with gray curtains add a spacious feel. At the far end of the room, a fireplace with a decorative clock above it completes this inviting East Bay spot's main dining and private dining rooms.
Photo: Courtesy of Il Fornaio Walnut Creek

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana

Walnut Creek

Founded in Italy in 1972, this popular group of 20 Italian-themed restaurants primarily in California locations, is known for authenticity. In Walnut Creek, there are four options for private dining. East Loggia has natural light and can accommodate up to 80 seated guests, or for groups of 16 by partitioning off the space. South Loggia has a fireplace and access to the patio for groups of 30 to 40. The Florence Room seats up to 16 for lunch or dinner; decorated as a wine cellar, it also has a flat screen TV for presentations. And La Piazza outdoors, can be arranged as a private space from April through October. ilfornaio.com

Elegant wedding reception setup in a spacious hall with round tables draped in beige tablecloths. The tables feature floral centerpieces, glassware, and plates. Gold chiavari chairs are neatly arranged. Large windows with curtains and dim lighting create a sophisticated ambiance reminiscent of private dining rooms in the East Bay.
Photo: Courtesy of Berkeley City Club

Julia's Restaurant

Berkeley City Club, Berkeley

One block from the campus of UC Berkeley, The Berkeley City Club is a historical landmark, designed by California’s famous female architect, Julia Morgan, best known for Hearst Castle. At “The Little Castle,” Julia’s Restaurant can provide six private event rooms for group sizes of 2 to 350 as well as on-site AV equipment set-ups. One on-site parking space is available for the event organizer’s use. The Drawing Room is an architectural gem with an oversized fireplace, often used in conjunction with the East and West Courtyards. An indoor heated pool and 38 classic guest rooms round out the venue’s offerings. berkeleycityclub.com

A dining area with a large wooden table set with glassware, napkins, and floral arrangements. The wall features ornate wallpaper and a large clock. Wooden panels and a window offer a view of a palm tree outside. A modern chandelier hangs from the ceiling where Bay Area chefs eat out for inspiration.
Photo: Courtesy of The Claremont

Limewood Bar & Restaurant

The Claremont, Berkeley

An elegant landmark since 1922, “The White Castle on the Hill” is set on 22 acres of landscaped grounds moments from the Oakland side of the Bay Bridge. Fairmont Hotel’s chef-led food program attracts club members and guests to Limewood Restaurant for regionally-sourced cuisine. Its private dining room is a beautiful space to accommodate up to 25 for a plated meal service.  Just off the main dining room,  there’s an attractive décor and San Francisco Bay views. Hotel guests won’t want to leave, as privileges include use of facilities: tennis, swimming, fitness classes and spa treatments. Valet parking. claremont-hotel.com/dine/limewood-bar-restaurant/

An outdoor restaurant patio with multiple tables and chairs set up for dining offers the best lunch in North Bay. Heat lamps are placed around the area, and a large decorative fountain is surrounded by plants in the foreground. French doors lead inside the building, adding to the cozy and inviting ambiance.
Photo: Courtesy of Piatti, Danville

Piatti

Danville

At Piatti, the question is: The Tuscan Room or The Mediterranean Room? Or, dine al fresco on The Patio under sunbrellas and twinkling lights. Traditional, authentic Italian food is served for lunch and dinner at this pretty restaurant set in landscaped gardens. For a cozy atmosphere with its own fireplace and French doors leading to a small outdoor deck, choose The Tuscan Room. to seat up to 38 guests or 50 standing. Somewhat larger, The Mediterranean Room can accommodate 60 seated and 70 standing; it also has a fireplace. danville.piatti.com

A sunny outdoor restaurant patio features several tables set with plates, drinking glasses, and red napkins neatly folded. The area, ideal for those seeking private dining rooms in the East Bay, is decorated with wooden furniture and brick accents, surrounded by greenery with a view of nearby buildings.
Photo: Courtesy of Telefèric Barcelona, Walnut Creek

Telefèric Barcelona

Walnut Creek

The Dalí Room is the heart of private dining at this Spanish-concept restaurant that was founded in Barcelona. With seating up to 24 guests, the enclosed space has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown. The room is custom-designed for private parties and business meetings, featuring a suspended wood ceiling, porcelain pendants from Spain and original Salvador Dalí sketches, to create a warmth and intimacy. La Terraza is a 780 square-foot open-air terrace accommodating 40 guests seated with its own Spanish-themed bar. telefericbarcelona.com 

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