What an amazing Venue! for your wedding reception. Bob and his staff are amazing and so easy to…read morework with. If you are looking for the perfect place to have the reception then you pick The Steppe Center. It held right at 400 of us for the reception and still had room for more. The bartenders are so very nice and supportive. So many great compliments on the facility and staff. Great Job! Thanks for having us.

What a great Venue! This family has their business together!!!…read moreThey took time throughout the months leading up to our wedding reception to make sure we were all set up and happy with everything. Their attention and concern continued throughout that night. Our DJ and Caterer both complimented them and told us they were happy we chose Steppe Center. I didn't see it but it sounds like the staff was great to work with by them too.

We went to a gorgeous wedding at the venue this weekend. The ceremony set up outside was perfect…read morewith the view and seating area. It's a wonderful outdoor wedding spot! Thankfully the weather cooperated for a Nebraska April wedding. The fountain in the front of the main door was a lovely addition. Parking was good, but somewhat limited. Indoor, it had vibes of a quaint Italian village. The decor was set up to look like a little Italian spot, a vineyard, something along those lines. The curved staircase from the top to lower floors made the entrances dramatic. There was a great space to set up food and an open bar. The bartenders were fabulous. The table arrangement worked so well with the dance floor, I was impressed!

I cannot recommend Bella Terre enough! From the early stages of planning to the day of the wedding…read morethe staff was easy to work with, knowledgeable and efficient. For my wedding day before I even got dressed they set up and decorated the entire reception hall. I had leftover flowers they arranged and set out that really completed the space. Throughout the night they kept the event on track, helped with the ceremony rehearsal, and packed up at the end. Guests raved about the views and rustic decor. There is not one critique I could find. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Amazing food for a buffet. Atmosphere was great. Highly recommended venue, perfect for…read moreweddings/receptions, and other events.

*The venue itself is beautiful. It is spacious and well designed. No complaints there…read more *Parking is semi inconvenient but it's okay. There's typically available parking around the area, but crossing the busy streets is a bit dangerous. *The main reason I could not give this venue a 5 star rating was due to our experience with a staff/coordinator named Summer. -This weekend, we had a tight schedule. Pictures, videography, cake, florists, the entire wedding party, and our immediate family had to wait outside of the locked venue long past the time the doors were supposed to be unlocked. It was very difficult to get in contact with Summer, she arrived late, and she arrived with an attitude. She opened the doors and immediately started yelling at the wedding party and other guests. We managed to get past these issues and get to the wedding ceremony on time. We had high hopes that things would simmer down by the time we got back to the venue for the reception. Wrong. -When we came back for the cocktail hour, we had a hiccup with our party bus and the entire wedding party ended up walking two blocks back to the venue carrying drinks, coolers, etc. -not her fault. We arrived to the venue on foot and were welcomed by Summer immediately yelling at each of the guests trying to walk in with their hands full, feet hurting, needing to use the restroom, and overheating. Instead of being a good host -gracious and helpful with the situation- it felt like we were in boot camp. I understand the outside drink policy, but when a party bus breaks down and we all are walking on foot with unopened or empty drinks, and nowhere else to go, you'd expect there to be a bit more grace in the situation and we were instead met with immense hostility. -As the evening progressed, Summer was still visibly on edge (ALL of the guests noticed). The bride & groom ended up pulling her aside and addressing this, in hopes that we could proceed with a peaceful end to the night. Unfortunately, she was not able to lighten up. -During dinner, she had the assignment of dismissing tables to get their food. She watched every guest like a hawk. I can respect being locked in, but this was different. For example: two guests accidentally went to the wrong line to grab food. She watched them from afar, waited until they started filling their plates, pointed & yelled at them in front of everyone, stormed up behind them, patted them both on the shoulders while they're dishing food, pointed across the room to the other line, and stormed off. -The bride & groom also had put in one specific, small, personal catering request (prior to the day of) and she totally blew it. When approached about this she immediately projected her frustrations at the drink situation from earlier (due to the party bus situation) instead of holding herself accountable. -As the evening wrapped up and guests were helping tear down & gather their things, she then kept turning the lights on and off repeatedly, as if that was going to help us speed up the process. I have enough respect for the venue itself and the other staff members to not give this place a 0 star rating, and we did not let any of this ruin our whole night, but I would strongly encourage that they reconsider or reinforce their customer service policies because this treatment was totally undeserved and unacceptable. I hope the bride and groom get a partial refund for the amount of stress and inconvenience from this one coordinator that we were all counting on who ended up being the #1 lowlight of the entire event.

My workplace had their annual holiday party mid-January at this venue. We've actually had it here…read morefor many years aside from the covid years. Easy to find off 30th & L Street and lots of parking. I believe the building may also serve as a clinic, a pharmacy, and apartments. It was very brightly lit on the main floor before taking the elevator to the top. The room was quite large with very high ceilings and big windows that look out over Omaha. Food was served buffet style and I found the food to be really excellent. There was a stuffed chicken dish, a pasta with red sauce and pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon. Also, rolls w/ butter, salad, mashed potatoes and veggies. I sampled a bit of everything and loved it. No one should have left hungry, especially after dessert. My sister had her wedding reception here back in 2007 and it really hasn't changed much. It's still a really nice place to hold a special event for a large group of people.

Extremely nice space...beautifully done..10th floor ballroom ...we were served heavy appetizers…read morethat were delicious! ...spacious with restrooms nearby ..open bar and excellent staff..I would highly recommend for an elegant venue ...perfect place for large meetings as well.

We attended an event (the Yelpies) at The Gallery, and it was gorgeous and perfect for the…read moreoccasion. The Gallery was large, open, and almost a blank canvas. This would be perfect for the kind of wedding or corporate event that wants to do their own thing with the space, when it comes to decor, theme, etc.

Where do I start! The Gallery was a beautiful place in the Capital District ...the event was very…read morewell organized and it ran very smoothly ..the food was displayed beautifully (presentation is everything!) the grilled flank steak topped with a yummy green chimichurri was my favorite...well seasoned and cooked just right. I enjoyed the crunch and freshness of the broccolini and Klamato olives for that added punch of flavor .... The citrus herb grilled chicken had a lightness to it..herbs made it even more delicious.another of my absolute favorite was the hearty roasted squash soup ...topped with sunflower seeds for taste and texture. last but not least the berry cobbler...cherries, strawberries, topped with crispiness .it was a sweet light dessert for the win ..then the best part that completed the perfect night for ME was when I was nominated for Rookie of the year ...and surprisingly enough I won...I humbly accepted my award...smiled the rest of the night...knowing my journey has just begun! We chose a table and eventually we had more people join it and we immediately had so much to talk about...more new friends! The staff was amazing ...the service was top notch ...the bar had lots of options ...well stocked and organized ...the Photo Booth was perfect for making our memories permanent Marguerite who painted our portrait demonstrated how she saw us through her eyes...loved the retro yet sophisticated imagines she created for us! Thank you Meg for your dedication and hard work...the event was an EPIC and very memorable (especially for me)

This is a great Waterloo venue for a small-medium wedding, shower, or other small(ish) event! I was…read moreblown away at the bar service. The couple had "his and hers" drinks, a margarita for her and a Long Island iced tea for him. I opted for the margarita and the bartender made each individually, shaken, with a salt rim and lime. I couldn't believe how good it was and the quality! For $6! My husband liked the Long Island, too. There's a small outdoor patio area for a ceremony, it was a pretty set up with white chairs and some shading, but not much. It rained the morning of the wedding, and there was an area where the bridesmaids stood that was a bit flooded, so that was a bummer. Inside the set up was beautiful, lots of table space and a dance floor. The food was set up in an adjoining room, a huge area with lots of room for food tables. There was another adjoining room that looked like the bridal getting ready area. Right next door is a convenience store with snacks and drinks while you wait, if you need it!

This place is just beautiful! Perfect for a wedding! I did not have my wedding or my reception…read morehere, but I did throw a little party here once. It was just perfect! Perfect size, perfect ambiance, and the food! Um um good! I am very particular about things when I throw a party, of any kind really. It has to be the perfect location, it needs to look nice, and the food must be good. Come on now, I review food a lot, you would think I'm a picky eater right! Lol. Needless to say, I think my party turned out great! I didn't try the food until that night, but I was definitely impressed. Sometimes when you cook a lot of food, each dish sometimes loses their distinct flavor, but not from abram's catering! They did amazing. We ordered cheese mushrooms, sausages, a teriyaki chicken, and various other things. We were not disappointed. If I were to have to throw some other party or get together again, I will think of the Paxton. I can have a really nice party and not have to clean up! On a side note though, make sure you plan a little in advance, they do get booked up :)

The ballroom was perfect for our wedding reception. Stylistically, it was just what we wanted: Art…read moreDeco-y, big enough for our largish wedding without feeling like a warehouse. Logistically, the events coordinator, Chad, helped the planning and day of go very smoothly. We hadn't thought much about the importance of an events coordinator when we first shopped for venues, but if you don't have a dedicated wedding planner, and especially if you're planning from out of state, this is essential. Chad has a laid back attitude but is very on top of things.

I've been here many times but only ever for the Record Show which takes place a couple times per…read moreyear. It is a perfect venue for that though I can't vouch personally for any other events. The Firefighters Union Hall is a large open space - great for walking up and down the aisles to paw through each vendor's goods. There is a bar area though the Record Show typically only sells water and hot dogs in case you're in need of a bite while perusing the collectible vinyl and more copies of "The Best of Bread" than you can shake a stick at. The bathrooms have seen better days but they're clean and they work. This location is easy access off of I-80 & 60th Street and provides ample parking.

Very friendly staff and a great venue that is open and has access to some other amenities include a…read morekitchen, a very large open room for the main venue and several smaller rooms if need be. Hall is always very clean, staff helpful and friendly. The place is easily seen from the street and a great location just right off the interstate in midtown.