Big shout out to the NRC crew, specifically Andi and Savannah, who helped me set up a very…read moresuccessful 70th surprise birthday party for my dad! They were always easy to reach throughout the planning process. Lisa was also very helpful the day of the party! We took full advantage of this multipurpose venue -- cocktail hour in the lobby, photos outside with the lake in the background, buffet set up in the smaller event room and the actual party (dinner, speeches, dancing) in the larger banquet room. This place is a true gem. The City of Plano provides a very affordable and beautiful venue for any special occasion! Highly recommend!

My family and I were looking for a venue to host a Celebration of Life for my father and we…read morecouldn't have found a more perfect venue. They have different sized rooms that can accommodate your party size from small to large along with much of the necessary equipment (tables, chairs, mic, easels, etc.). Lisa & the entire team there were absolute pros & so friendly to work with making the entire process from inquiry to clean up completely seamless. Clean, modern & picturesque...perfect for any occasion.

Nice spot for a birthday party!…read more Looks like this venue can accommodate weddings, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, or any type celebration of your choosing! Ample parking even with potholes to deal with. I think the owners of the rental units are responsible for paving the property. Some serious repaving is desperately needed. There are many other wonderful units located within this particular area. Cigars, wines, Chinese food, and other wonderful spots! Well worth making a visit! However, this review is about this venue. I'll be back to visit the other spots because of their uniqueness! The decorations were wonderful! I think they were provided by the persons that booked the unit. They also had servers for food. However, I think that too was booked via the people that rented the venue. The napkins, which were cloth, were dirty and limp. Ugh! Those need to be replaced. Those were quite objectionably dirty! Same with the white table cloths. (Fake)flower arrangements were nice. They matched the decor for this setting. Chairs need serious updating/replacement or a good scrubbing. Bathrooms were clean and the toilets flushed. Lack of toilet paper was limited. As was hot water and soap. I was a guest. Would I rent here? Yes I would, if the price was right. The party I attended was fabulous! The party was flawless and they went way above and beyond for this party! February 2025

An Unforgettable Quinceañera at The Slate at II Creeks - September 6, 2025…read moreWe recently celebrated my daughter's quinceañera at The Slate at II Creeks in Richardson, TX, and it was truly a magical experience from start to finish! Luis and his staff were incredibly professional, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their support throughout the planning process and on the day of the event made all the difference -- the food was amazing. We felt completely taken care of. The venue is absolutely stunning -- modern, clean, and flexible enough to accommodate both the ceremony and reception in one beautiful space. Our guests were blown away by the ambiance and flow of the evening. A huge thank you to DJ Larry Perez, who brought incredible energy to the party! His music had everyone dancing all night, and the surprise appearance from his robot and big head crew was a total crowd favorite. It made the night feel extra special and fun! My daughter had the time of her life, and we are still getting compliments from friends and family weeks later. If you're looking for a quinceañera venue in the DFW area, The Slate at II Creeks is the place to go. We can't recommend it enough!

Who knew that this chic venue existed among the furniture and design warehouses off 635?…read more I attended a charity event here recently and was pleasantly surprised to find a modern event space inside of the unassuming building. Designed with an all white palate, the space is large enough to accommodate a modest - sized event(under 200) while still feeling intimate. I believe the space is owned and operated by Creative Arts Catering so you are required to use thier services. Their food is excellent though so that would be a non issue for me. My only complaint was with the parking. There were only about 20 parking spaces directly in front of the building and the caterer had their delivery trucks occupying about 5 of those precious few (not a good look at a formal event). Definitely check them out if you're event space shopping on the North side.

Our company held an annual Holiday party and we chose the Nuvo Room as our Venue. None of us had…read moreany experience with Nuvo so we counted on them to take us step by step. We couldn't have picked a better person than Lilian to be our contact. She was patient with our many questions and changes. Even at the last minute, we had to add an 8 person table top and she had it set up in minutes and without disruption. Servers were flawless and the atmosphere received many compliments from the attendees. I highly recommend Nuvo for any celebration you may have. They will stay on the top of OUR list for future needs.

Hickory Street Annex in Dallas is a hidden gem that perfectly balances charm and versatility. Its…read moredistinctive ambiance, adaptability, and commitment to creating memorable events make it a standout choice for any occasion. My experience at Hickory Street Annex was truly exceptional, and I wholeheartedly recommend this venue to those seeking an authentic and captivating space for their events. https://www.photoboothsofdallas.com/ https://djtommyscott.com/

Beautiful venue for a special event. Lovely location with ample parking and spacious…read moreaccommodations. Nice decor and lots of natural light and big windows.

It is not easy finding a nice venue to host your friends and family in North Dallas. Lucky for me,…read moreI was able to find Crystal Banquet. I threw a party for 650 of my guests and I was astonished at the execution by the management and staff. The management team is experienced and sophisticated. It was very easy to book an appointment and our first initial meeting went extremely smooth. We chose to participate in their food option and the food was exceptional. My fav were the kabobs, chicken and jelly custard. Make sure to get the jelly custard. It might not look like a nice venue from outside but let me tell you when you walk through those doors, you will be amazed by how elegant this hall is. Things I liked about hosting an event here: 1) beautiful decor 2) no smell 3) clean 4) friendly staff 5) food is fantastic 6) Jelly custard

We initially chose Crystal Banquet because they are part of the community and we genuinely wanted…read moreto support a local business within our community. Unfortunately, the way management handled our situation has completely changed our opinion of this venue. We had only signed our agreement a few weeks earlier when an unexpected family emergency and unavoidable international visa/travel delays made it impossible for us to continue with our wedding reception. We notified Crystal Banquet a full month before the event, which was scheduled for a Thursday, not even a prime weekend wedding date. We had paid a $1,500 deposit, but no event ever took place and we never received the services we were paying for. We were also still weeks away from the point in the contract when the final guest count, menu selections, and other event details were supposed to be finalized. Despite explaining the circumstances and repeatedly trying to work something out reasonably, management refused to return our $1,500 deposit. Even more upsetting, they pointed to their cancellation policy to claim that we could potentially be responsible for 75% of the invoice because we cancelled 30 days before the event. What made the experience worse was the communication. We tried to speak with management directly over the phone to have an actual conversation about the situation, but our attempts to discuss it were dodged and we continued receiving short responses simply referring us back to the contract. I understand that businesses need cancellation policies and deposits for protection. But there is also a difference between having a policy and refusing to show any reasonable flexibility when an event was booked only weeks earlier, cancelled a month in advance because of circumstances outside the family's control, and no reception or services were ever provided. The entire experience left us feeling that collecting money was more important than working with a family facing a legitimate emergency. What reasonable purpose does keeping the entire $1,500 serve under these particular circumstances, especially for a Thursday reservation that was cancelled a month beforehand? We approached Crystal Banquet expecting compassion, professionalism, and good-faith communication, particularly because we considered them part of our own community. Instead, this situation has been incredibly disappointing and stressful during what was already a difficult time for our family. Based on how management handled our cancellation and communication, I unfortunately cannot recommend Crystal Banquet.

November 13, 2024 I attended a work dinner that was held here. The venue is beautiful and the…read morespeakeasy was an exciting and fun change of pace for our team meetings. They have an upscale rustic feel to the room and for our group of 30ish people we had plenty of room for dinner and to hang out and relax. The owner Sunita was incredible and let us know if there was leftover food we didn't want to take she donates it to the homeless and less fortunate. She was onsite for the duration of our time there and helped us find batteries when ours died in our camera. Thank you again for a great time!

i had an event here back in late april, a formal for a small business fraternity to be exact! this…read morevenue is so cute and my event looked absolutely gorgeous, it had enough room to fit 60-ish bodies sitting for a nice dinner and it looked fabulous!! id recommend Studio E for any gatherings/events as the owner, Sunita, truly made our formal the best it could possibly be :) thank you sm girl!!

This was the perfect venue for our wedding. Katy and her team went above and beyond for us and…read morewere great through the whole planning process. Our guests all loved the venue too and it was the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor space. Very affordable with lots of options to add on to make the day run smoothly. Full decor closet which we definitely took advantage of. The bride and grooms houses were great to add on to our package and were the perfect spot to get ready and relax before we started the ceremony. Lots of cute photo op locations throughout the venue. I highly recommend The Backyard Venue for any type of event.

My beautiful friend and bride chose to have her wedding here…read more Pros: Beautiful venue Cons: 1) 1st consultation for booking Katy mentioned she would be available for questions and minor extras if needed - she was no where to be found for questions and when she did arrive, she took no ownership in prior arrangements (tables, wine chillers, lighting, easel, ect were not set up or readily available per prior discussion). 2) Contract requested security onsite for venue; plan for another extra expense (which is kinda tacky)! I'm sure Katy will respond and say that my friend signed a contract agreeing to pay for Security. That is correct - I'm mentioning so that other brides are aware of the expense. 3) Contract also stated to accommodate food for "thier staff 10-15ppl" we did at $90.00pp, but only venue staff onsite were there for shuttling guests to cars 2 to 3 attendants max. That's an excess of $900 that they profited in addition to the $5k already spent. 4) If we had known items would not be available or venue manager would be absent we would have scheduled another hour to not feel rushed or unsettled especially for this type of event.

Nice decoration and is very big! I like this hall not just for the name but for the looks. I…read morestopped by here not too long ago for an event and I like it. Large space and great service. Highly recommended !

Looking forward to hosting an Educator Association event here. Kris and her partner Minh has…read moreprovided great and quick response. The facility is beautiful and offers enough space for our 2024 event. I look forward to working with Aqua Hall and sharing my review thus far.