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The Terrace Room Events

4.2 ★★★★☆ 266 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Oakland, California · 2.6 mi to the beach

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Lakefront restaurant in a 1927 art deco building with American fare, drinks, vistas & live music.

Plan your tour

  • Setting lakefront venue, 2.6 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Catering in-house catering & bar — and outside caterers welcome — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Phone (510) 903-3580
  • Website theterraceroomevents.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

1800 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of The Terrace Room Events and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🍸 Full Bar Service 4 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 266 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 19 mentions

“The Terrace Room itself provided the perfect setting—beautiful views, a sophisticated atmosphere, and a team that clearly takes pride in delivering excellent events.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 2 mentions
😌 stress-free planning 4 mentions

“The views were stunning, the art deco vibes and decor were gorgeous and unique, and the staff made everything seamless.”

🎉 guests raved about it 2 mentions

“Our guests are still raving about the gorgeous setting!”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 4 mentions

“Our guests also kept telling us how they enjoyed the venue and that the brunch food was delicious.”

From the reviews

The Terrace Room is a gorgeous venue! We had our wedding in October at the Terrace Room and loved it so much! Our guests also kept telling us how they enjoyed the venue and that the brunch food was delicious. Candi and Byron were great to work with - kind, organized, and communicative.

★★★★★ — Thao, Jan 2026

We held our wedding ceremony and lunch reception at the Terrace Room, and couldn't have been happier with the result. We went with the Madison room to better suite our party size and budget, and elected table service for food.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Dec 2023

We had our wedding at the Terrace Room in March and absolutely loved it. Candi and Byron were great to work with from the start and the whole team on the day of the wedding was friendly and professional.

★★★★★ — Theresa, Jun 2024

Attended a wedding and reception there and the view was spectacular, the food was good, the bar nice and I'd recommend it.

★★★★★ — Marilyn, Dec 2018

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Getting married at The Terrace Room Events

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.