I was invited to a 40th birthday party at this venue. The set up was very nice inside. Lots of…read moretables, a buffet for dinner, and a bar. There was also a DJ for and dance floor where we had about 35 to 40 people dancing at one point. The venue is spacious yet intimate. It worked well for my friends's party.

I must say this was one of the biggest days of my life marrying my best friend, and Pearl Banquet…read moreHall made that possible. The food is amazing and it's all integrated without having to find external caters. I also love the way the management team took care of me. A very special thank you to Raja and his wife Ruchi! They took care of us when planning and getting all of the decorations in order. I also want to thank Nick the Manager managing the event the evening of and Leyci, the kitchen manager for orchestrating such a wonderful event! It is not easy when you have 180 people, but these guys make it happen. Additionally, they are very professional and have all what you need in one without having to look for external vendors, decorators, or anything they have it all in place under one roof! Thank you so much Raja and family for taking care of me during one of the most important days of my life! God bless you guys!

Hosted a retirement party for several clients. 100% the most kind, generous, polite families in the…read moreindustry of hospitality.. I cannot say enough. Thank you for everything you did for our family and extended family.. Luke and Zach were Epic

One of the best venues in the entire Bay Area. Huge green grass area for live events or weddings…read morewith beautiful old style home on the property as well. Beautiful photo opportunity for family Christmas or engagement announcements as well. 10/10

A great vintage venue for classy events. Weddings. Parties. High Tea. Bridal Showers. Baby showers…read more Family and friends gatherings. Aka Best house is a hidden gem in the heart of San Leandro. Full kitchen and nice hall w stage an add on to the back of the beautiful house.

Great for repass or somber occasion. But do not celebrate here. Out of touch staff who are not at…read moreall welcoming. Throughout the event staff was grumpy and rude with short and hostile answers to basic guest inquiries. Told to keep quiet because of the neighbors before 10 on a weekend. Maybe a great place to mourn but not for joy.

First off, 100% pros! Highly recommend you consider (at least get a quote) using the historic venue…read morefor any function for 70 or less! Susan (owner) is prompt and responsible on communications. Usually same day, 24 hours at the most. She is also a direct communicator (i.e., she will volunteer best practices in advance - which I personally resonated to). You can tell she has expertise in catering immediately. We needed a seating plan for our church's 20th Anniversary to accommodate 70 people and were able to get 60 in the main room and another table for the remaining 10 just outside in the adjoining buffet/bar area ( with line of sight to main room there was no problem). We opted in for some appetizers and a buffet style menu and hosted refreshment bar. The catered pricing, including venue was more than I was expecting, but in hindsight was reasonable considering the flexibility in set up accommodations, wonderful service and tasty food. Susan permitted several onsite run throughs for us, and gave us early access to set up which was an unexpected perk. Our service team consisting of Lisa, Julie, Adriana and Shelly were all in place and totally in the zone the entire event. They had out on platters the stuffed mushrooms and crab cakes three minutes into the welcome and mingle portion of the banquet. The coffee pot and condiments were ready all through the three hour event. The buffet line was opened and the food was warm (could have been hotter), but all tasty. I suggest that the gravy pot be reposition because it was hard to get too with being squeezed in between the two serving bins. Not sure why at some point that one of the staff members moved into the line to serve out the chicken fillets only. That was a little odd. The cake was expertly platted and served at the right moment. Tables cleared and waters refreshed adequately. Parking was street only but had nearby options so it all worked out well. The Audio/ Visual equipment was above average and worked without any issues. The entrance way on the front corner of the cafe would benefit with a cautionary led light or tape on the entry's one step as it blends into the approach and can represent a trip hazard, but we had no issues during our event. The bathrooms are eclectic, in character and clean. This organization did a fine job for our special event and we are very glad to have selected High Street Catering and Cafe. Hope this helps. - Pastor Mike

I attended an event here. The staff was so kind and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious…read more The venue was perfectly set up and clean. The owners (I know now after googling to check out the place) were onsite the whole time making sure everything ran smoothly. 10 outta 10 for everything. Thank you High Street Station!

Want to get married in the woods, but not actually get married in the woods? Little Hills is…read moreperfect for you! Outdoor aesthetic, refined execution. We recently got married at Little Hills and after touring at least 10 other spots, and we are so glad we went with our hearts on this one. Our first day of tours we absolutely loved LH, but couldn't believe that we'd found our spot immediately. Fast forward four weeks of touring, and we ended right back where we thought. Lindsey and the team were attentive to details, provided an absolutly gorgeous space, and made our 225 person wedding feel intimate and special. This space itself is the perfect fully outdoor backdrop for any vibe (we went super colorful) and there is some flexibility with vendors, which was important to us. We ended up going with their in-house catering and, not only were they on top of it with timing (double sided buffets), our guests keep raving about how wonderful the food was (this was super important to us). We did a moderate amount of DIY, but they have a full spectrum of offerings from full DIY to all inclusive, all executed with solid value. With our big guest count, we ended up hiring an outside day-of coordinator, but the venue comes with extra day-of support as well. We ended up adding extra vendor time onto our contract so that folks could get in early and it was worth the extra cost for us. I'll be raving about LH forever to all our friends and family, and now I just wish that they listen so we can experience the space as guests. They really made our day everything we were hoping for!

We have held our corporate company picnic at Little Hills for the past two years, and I cannot say…read moreenough great things about the experience. The staff is consistently professional, friendly, and always willing to go above and beyond to help and accommodate our group. Our employees truly enjoy the beautiful setting and surroundings, which make the event even more special. We look forward to continuing to host our annual events at Little Hills for years to come. Little Hills is truly a hidden gem, and everyone who works there is incredibly kind and welcoming. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic venue and exceptional service.

I adore everything about Lovey Day! Their food is…read moreincredible. Tasty, unique, and totally delightful. (Related to Grace Street Catering, of which I was a huge fan.) Their outdoor patio takes advantage of the awesome Oakland weather and their multiple high-ceiling indoor areas are secret worlds of raw brick industrial + live plant art installations. Don't even get me started on the craft cocktails and bespoke wine list. (Take my money!) Jen and her team go above and beyond with thoughtful & attentive service. They're a hidden gem and I'm so glad to know them for event rentals and the restaurant!

Went here for a graduation party and the venue was great! The graduation party had about 70 people…read more(with circle tables) and there were tons of room to move around and enough space on the dance floor too! We even had a 360 camera and there was still a lot of room. The sound system for the music was great, and there was a stage if you want to have a performance, or speakers, or even have a photo prop up there. The restrooms were clean and there are 3 stalls in the ladies room with a full body mirror too! There's a large parking lot for all of your guests, caterers, vendors, etc. If you want to go outside for some fresh air, there are some benches for you to sit at too. I would book this venue in the future! Safe location as well.

A group of us hosted a week-long youth event, a Live Action Role-Play Game at Orinda Masonic Center…read morein Summer 2022 and it was fantastic. The facility is lovely, the staff very helpful, the tech and sound equipment worked great for our event. The teens and facilitators all had a great time. The location, close to BART and Orinda Village, was convenient, with plenty of parking. The Masonic leaders were very generous and supportive of this endeavor that engaged local youth. Highly recommend!

We recently celebrated my daughter's 7th birthday at Sapphire Banquet Hall, and once again, it was…read moresuch a wonderful experience from start to finish! This is actually the second time we've rented the hall, and they continue to exceed our expectations. The venue is beautiful, spacious, and very clean--perfect for hosting a lively group of kids and adults. There was plenty of room for decorations, games, and dancing, and everything came together exactly how we envisioned it. Our guests had nothing but great things to say about the space and atmosphere. A special thank you to Mohammed, who was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He is easy to talk to, very accommodating, and always available to answer questions. He truly makes the planning process smooth and stress-free. We're so happy we chose Sapphire Banquet Hall again for such a special milestone. I highly recommend them for birthday parties and any special event--you won't be disappointed!

Attended a quinceañera recently at this hall. The set up was amazing. Very detailed from the center…read morepieces to the color scheme. The theme was beauty and the beast. There was a party planner, food catering, DJ, and a bar. Not sure if the venue provided all that with a package but nonetheless everything ran smoothly. They also had security patrolling which I thought was great. My only complaint is that the dance floor was very small given the amount of space that was available. Also, there was another quince next door and their music could be heard on our side.