Updated venue, great food. The food just keeps coming and coming. All delicious, hot and fresh…read more Clean bathrooms and kitchen. Great service and managment is kind. Overall 10/10

This venue is gorgeous for engagements or weddings and the staff there are very friendly Jacob and…read moreAndy are your go to person's! Our family had an emergency situation and the venue needed to be changed last minute and they were able to accommodate us that same weekend along with decor, cutlery, and cleanup!! There are some things that can change for giving the customer an all inclusive experience. But overall it's a beautiful venue and the owners are really friendly.

We attended a wedding reception here recently and the place is beautiful and the staff is amazing…read more I would recommend it 100%

I re-read all of the reviews for this place after our event and really don't understand why there…read moreisn't more objective, honest feedback posted. We held a corporate event at this space due to our typical hotel ballroom being unavailable. This venue was an overall fail for us. 1. Setting - It was a bit dated and run down. The fixtures are gaudy, but in cheesy way. Quilted vinyl on the walls, gold-plated silverware, and a rusted carriage outside. 2. Service - The staff was fairly intrusive and unprofessional. The busgirl started wheeling around a creaky cart with plastic gray bus tubs in the middle of our dinner. After we asked the event manager to have her quit that, she came back out without the cart but with the same dingy gray plastic tubs. She also tried to take our speakers' plates while they were at the podium. The staff needs some training on proper service standards. 3. Food - The food was mixed. Multiple attendees commented that the food was sub-par. The cheese and app course looked great. The mains were less successful. Mushy short ribs and salmon that looked like they threw it in the chafing dish just didn't meet expectations. The vegetables left a lot to be desired - they were ok, but underwhelming. I would also note that there was no ice out for the water or iced tea. 4. Cleanliness - big L on this front. One of the stalls in the men's room had an unprofessional hand-written out of order sign on it. Guys - just hire a plumber. We also experienced a leak from the celling that left a gross brown liquid on one of our place settings. This is unacceptable for a corporate event, even more so for a wedding. So overall, the staff was pleasant to work with and nice enough. That said, I just can't imagine taking the risk of scheduling a large important event at this venue.

5/5 Stars!!!We hosted a double quinceañera for 250 guests at Uptown Ballroom, and it was an…read moreabsolutely amazing experience! On top of everything, they decorated the hall beautifully, making the space look stunning. They also provided the catering, and our guests absolutely raved about the food--the chile verde and birria were incredible hits! The director, Bobby, was incredibly easy to work with from start to finish. He has a fantastic attitude, and his attention to detail with such a large event was unmatched. Throughout the night, multiple guests commented on how personable and genuinely welcoming he was. Whenever any minor issue popped up, Bobby took care of it quickly and seamlessly, leading to a completely smooth, fun, and stress-free night. I highly recommend this venue and working with Bobby for any major family celebration!

Should have never chosen this place for my daughter's Quince versus other venues. The owner…read morecomplained about my specific requests to have a seated dinner over a buffet. The parking sucks as you have to park on a dirt lot across the street! The owner Sonya is rude and looks angry all the time. Lady you should not be present for any event. Find another place to host your kids Quinceneras or other event. Should have gone with Vizcaya which is much more elegant!

From beginning to end, hassan & Diana were a pleasure to plan my event with…read more Both were responsive and informative. The venue turned out beautiful! The waiters were quick and friendly The hall was very clean ! They allowed us to party late, Everything went as planned and i couldn't be happier. Also they have a huge lot- PLENTY of parking Hassan & Diana were very accommodating and worked with my budget! Thanks guys! You're the best !

Shaz banquet hall was referred to me by a friend, as she hosted her daughters quincenera at the…read moreHall. I was highly impressed with the entire process, amazing customer service, excellent prices and the Hall was exactly what we envisioned! My daughters party was memorable thanks to everyone at Shaz! I will definitely use them again!

If you are looking for a glamorous venue with affordable quality, STOP LOOKING...the Elks Tower is…read moreit! The natural beauty of the venue will grab your attention, but the ease of working with the staff will melt your stress away and capture your heart! We had our wedding here on May 25, 2025 and it was THE BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES! We had our ceremony in the ballroom and it was everything I imagined brought to life. All guests then went downstairs to the epic Locked Barrel Whiskey Lounge for cocktail hour while the ballroom was transitioned into the reception of my dreams! The food was delicious, the drinks were perfect, and the service was first class. Each and every guest enjoyed themselves all day and dozens of people told me this was the best wedding they've ever been to. We were impressed with every detail of this venue from the moment we stepped foot inside a year ago while we were still venue hunting. My conversations with Sabrina and Rachelle solidified our decision to have the biggest day of our lives here. They are the glue that hold everything together, they are consummate professionals, and just the most fun! Careful, you will want to be best friends with them before the planning process is over! We are not rich, but they maximized our budget and this venue made me feel like a wealthy queen on our big day. Some folks even asked my husband how much money he makes because our wedding seemed so expensive! Trust me, it wasn't cheap, but compared to other comparable venues The Elks Tower is by far the best value you can get in Sacramento. It was worth every dime spent and I would do it all again if I could. I'll never forget how amazing our wedding day was and an enormous thanks for that goes to the hard working staff led by Rachelle and Sabrina!

It has been about a month since we hosted our daughter's wedding at The Elks Tower in downtown…read moreSacramento. It was absolutely spectacular! The ballroom is a stunning two-story space with an elegant balcony - ornate, full of character, and the perfect setting for such a special day. Truthfully, we are all still on cloud nine, and I want to tell you why. It starts with the real stars behind the venue. Sabrina and Rachelle, our banquet event manager and coordinator, delivered seamless execution and went above and beyond at every stage. With more than 20 years of experience, their expertise was evident from the moment we began planning. Unlike other venues/coordinators we encountered, Sabrina and Rachelle genuinely listened to our vision, offered thoughtful suggestions, and shared creative ideas that elevated our event beyond what we had even imagined. Their attention to detail was impeccable. From the food presentation - exquisitely elegant, with varied buffet heights and beautifully ruffled tablecloths to the flawless table settings that radiated sophistication - everything felt extraordinary. Guests enjoyed an hour of pre-dinner appetizers, including a central charcuterie board and pre-poured champagne glasses, which helped avoid the usual rush you often see at events like this. They also suggested two fully staffed bars with two bartenders each, open the entire time, ensuring easy access for everyone. They were spot on as there were no lines the entire night! The buffet for 185 guests - featuring salads, chicken marsala, teriyaki salmon, vegetables, and a show-stopping prime rib carving station with two carvers - was beautifully presented. Guests moved through the line amazingly fast, with everyone served in just 30 minutes. Throughout the event, the entire team operated like clockwork: appetizers were served promptly, dining service ran seamlessly, bartenders were efficient, and guests were always well taken care of. Even weeks later, many people are still commenting on the attentive and seamless service they experienced from the staff at The Elks Tower. Sabrina, Rachelle, and their staff exemplified professionalism, grace, and quiet efficiency. They truly covered every detail from beginning to end, allowing us to enjoy the celebration stress-free. If you're looking for a fabulous venue and coordinators who listen, deliver beyond expectations, and make your event flawless, look no further - Sabrina and Rachelle are absolute gems, and The Elks Tower ballroom is a stunning venue that will elevate any occasion.

We had our engagement party at Dolphins Banquet Hall last weekend. When we first met with the owner…read morethey gave us a deal and said the decorations wouldn't include fresh flowers, which I was okay with. In the beginning, planning the party was going okay, we ended up picking out decorations that day, but we only had a limited amount of time to look at the decorations, so I did request to make about 4-5 changes to our decorations from the original request. Two days before the event Suman(the owners wife) notified us that they put out only 18 tables, instead of the 20 we agreed upon. My Fiance requested for 2 more tables, and if needed he would pay extra, but thinking they wouldn't charge us more since on the contract it said 20 tables, but my fiance was incorrect, they wanted to charge us $300 extra for the table and chairs, even tho we weren't inviting more people we wanted 20 tables and 9 chairs on each table for our 180 guests. I was upset so I called Suman and asked why they would change things and ask for more money 2 days before our event?! Suman was so rude and condescending over the phone, and and finally she said to talk to her husband and decide it with him, then I had to explain to the owner that you can't say you will do something and then back out 2 days before the event, and he finally agreed to put out the 20 tables. I was so upset, what kind of owner would do this to their clients 2 days before their engagement party. So stressful, but it doesn't stop there, the day before the event the owner asked me to come and see the decorations. When I got there everything looked fine, except instead of the cloth napkins that we agreed upon they had put regular paper napkins on the table, and 3 of the tables had random centerpieces, after talking about the changes that were made, Suman said 'well you can take your money and have your party somewhere else", yes she said that to us a day before our party, so we decided it wasn't worth the stress to argue about it anymore, and told them just leave it as is and just change the 3 centerpiece to match the rest of the tables. So after all that stress we hoped there would be no more drama, but that wasn't the end, the day of the event the owner only had 19 tables out instead of the 20 which we were able to overlook, then the owner had the audacity to lock the front doors and tell us we had more than 180 guest, which was untrue, we had so many empty chairs, and we made sure to only invite 180 people and about 20 weren't even able to come. When my guests would walk outside for some fresh air they would be locked outside and would have to knock on the door for a while in order to have someone open it. My aunt went outside to get her medication, because she recently had surgery and even she was locked out, even my mom was locked outside for a while, even tho it clearly says to keep front doors unlocked during business ours. Also during the party he came up to my mom to say there were extra guests, and told us we would be charged per person. They had the security guard count every guest with a "clicker", and he was counting people who were going out and coming back in.  The owner called me the next day and said we had over 35 extra guest(which was not true) and wanted us to pay more money for that. I told him that can't be the case because we had so many empty seats and he never put the 20th table out. I asked him if he had to make more food, and he said no but we had to make more Naan, which was not true because they ran out of Naan early on, they probably didn't even put out enough Naan. It just seemed that they some how wanted us to pay more than what was agreed upon. I was debating if I should write a review or not, but I decide to because I would hate for another family to experience this. If you do decide to go with dolphins banquet hall, please make sure to get a copy of the contract that has all agreements right after you sign it, so later on they can't cross things out, and make it seem like you agreed to something else. Also I hope after reading this the owner will know it is not okay to treat your clients this way. Customer service matters, and you should not add extra stress to your clients the day of their event. Two great things about Dolphins Banquet Hall, one was the decorations were really nice, and everyone loved the food, it was really good. If we didn't have the added stress from the owners a few days before and during the event, then I would have definitly given them 5 stars.

I recently had my wife's 50th birthday at the Dophins Banquet Hall for 300 guest. These guys did an…read moreamazing job from decorations to catering the delicious food. They went above and beyond and made it stress free for us. The servers, bartender, Photographer and DJ were friendly and professional. This is a one stop shop. They added extra's and were very accommodating to our request without hesitation. The management are friendly and great to work with. During the event they continuously followed up to ensure everything is going well. I would highly recommend them to anyone for their future events. Great Job Dolphins Banquet and thanks for making our event stress free.

We had our wedding at the Willow Ballroom this past weekend. It was everything we could have hoped…read morefor and more. The venue is so beautiful by itself and comes to life even more on the wedding day. The drapes and lighting make the place feel very magical. Angelica, the venue coordinator, was a highlight throughout our wedding process. She is so responsive and kind. Our experience would not have been what it was without her. We can't thank her enough. We 100% would recommend this venue to other couples.

Angelica was so helpful and quick to respond to any question or concerns. The venue is beyond…read morebeautiful and is truly spectacular. Our guests were in awe at the space and kept mentioning how elegant and romantic it felt. The valet staff was professional and kind to all our guests. Also, the private estate was such a gem. We can't wait to get our photos back so we can relive our wedding at the Willow Ballroom.

Thank you to the staff at the Masonic Temple for helping make our daughter's quinceañera such a…read morewonderful celebration. The venue was beautiful, spacious, and the perfect place to bring together our family and friends for such a special milestone. Everything went smoothly, and we truly appreciated all the support we received throughout the process. A special thank you to Marty, who was absolutely amazing. He went above and beyond to help us not only on the day of the event, but also the day before and the day after. His kindness, patience, and willingness to assist with anything we needed made a huge difference and helped make the entire experience much less stressful. We are so grateful for all of his hard work and support. I also want to thank manager Stephen who was always willing to answer all my questions and made us feel welcome and comfortable the whole time! I will pick this hall over and over again!

Patient and understanding staff. They will work with you to do everything they can to…read moreaccommodate...especially considering they don't have many workers currently. Sterling is an amazing manger who always picks up my calls. The space is clean and amazing for all events.