Emory’s on Silver Lake has a banquet room that can accommodate up to 50 people for dinner events from 4pm daily, except for most major holidays*. The entire restaurant is available for groups of 50 to 150 or more for breakfast and lunch banquets.
In order to reserve exclusive use of the banquet room for dinner, or the restaurant for breakfast or lunch events, we require a food and beverage minimum purchase. If the minimum is not met, the difference will be charged as a “room rental fee.”
Washington State Sales Tax and 20% gratuity will be added in addition to the minimum.
Required Minimum Charges
| DINNER | LUNCH | BREAKFAST | |
| Monday | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Tuesday | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Wednesday | $1,200.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Thursday | $1,200.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Friday | $1,500.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Saturday | $1,500.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Sunday | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
{Banquets not available Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Years Day}
Room Availability
BREAKFAST EVENTS
7am to 9am arrival with completion by 10:30am
{Extended time may be available for additional facility rental}
LUNCH EVENTS
11am to 1pm arrival with completion by 3:30 pm
{Earlier time may be available for additional facility rental}
DINNER EVENTS
First Seating: 4pm to 5pm arrival with completion by 7pm
{Sunday first seating 2pm to 3pm with completion by 5:30 pm
Second Seating: 7:30 to 8pm with completion by 11pm
{Sunday second seating 6pm to 7pm with completion by 10pm}
Deposit
A $300.00 deposit is required at the time of booking in order to finalize your event. The deposit will be used both to confirm your reservation and hold the room and as a damage deposit. The $300 will be deducted from the final balance at the conclusion of your event as long as no damage is done to the room, equipment, or any other restaurant property. Should damage occur, the deposit will go towards replacing the damaged materials. Upon receipt of a signed reservation agreement and deposit, reservations are confirmed as final. Without a deposit, the reservation is considered tentative and we reserve the right to release holds on our banquet room.
Deposits for events cancelled with more than (10) days of the event are refundable. If cancellation occurs within (10) days, de deposit is non-refundable. *December cancellations require two weeks (14 days) cancellation notice. All cancellations must be made in writing or directly with the Banquet Manager.
Menu Selection, Guarantee & Payment
To ensure the success of your event, we request you inform us of your menu selections no later than five (5) business days in advance. December events will require (7) days. We ask that you confirm the final details of your event, including the guaranteed number of entrée counts or guests (not subject to reduction) by NOON two (5) business days in advance.
We require a minimum food and beverage fee be met (see previous page for minimum requirements.) If the minimum is not met the difference will be calculated and added to the bill as a “room fee.” Washington State Sales Tax and a 20% gratuity will be added to your balance. Additional serving staff gratuities are optional and will be given directly to the service staff.
The event host will be presented with one single bill, no separate checks will be provided. The balance is due in full on the day of your event. Emory’s promotional gift certificates or personal checks may not be used for banquet payment. We accept Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or a Company Check. E-card points may not be accrued on banquet events.
Beverage Options
At Emory’s, our goal is to satisfy your needs and make your event as easy on you as possible. To achieve this, we offer many beverage options. Below are the most commonly requested, but let us know what you are looking for and we will do everything we can to help.
Option 1: Full-hosted / Open Bar
Your guests will be able to order any beverage from our full bar. Our service staff will take orders and serve drinks to the table. Beverage costs will be added directly to the group bill.
Option 2: Beer and Wine Only
Your guests will be able to order beer and wine by the glass. Our service staff will take orders and serve drinks to the table. Beverage costs will be added directly to the group bill.
Option 3: Wine Only
You have the option of allowing your guests to order wine by the glass or have pre-selected bottles of wine available for service by our staff. We have an extensive wine list to select bottles from, or you can custom order bottles with a minimum of 10 business days advance notice.
Option 4: Custom Menu Only
You have the option of working with our staff to create a custom, limited beverage menu for your guests to choose from. Parties often enjoy specialty “themed” drinks for their special occasion. You also have the choice of limiting the number of drinks per person. Our service staff will take orders and serve drinks to the table. Beverage costs will be added directly to the group bill.
Option 5: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Only
Your guests will have the option to order coffee, tea, soda, or juice. Our service staff will take orders and serve drinks to the table. Beverage costs will be added directly to the group bill.
We have a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverage choices available to accompany all options.
Additional Items & Pricing
Cake Fee: We permit outside cakes to be brought in. The cakes must be delivered and set-up on the day of your event. A cake fee of $2.00 per guest is charged which includes a cake table, linen, a cake knife, plates, and utensils. Our service staff will cut and serve your cake.
Corkage Fee: If outside bottles of wine are brought in, we will charge a $15 corkage fee per 750ml bottle.
Decorations: All dinner banquet tables are set with white linen table cloths, fresh flower center pieces, and candles depending on the event. We DO NOT allow anything to be affixed to our walls or ceilings. The banquet room will be beautifully decorated during the Christmas holiday season.
Additional Decorations:
White linen table cloths for lunch banquets ($8.00 Each)
Colored linen table cloths ($8.00 Each)
Other custom decorations (Please request a quote)
Audio/Visual Equipment
The banquet room in equipped with a 40” flat-screen TV. The screen can be hooked up directly to your laptop for videos, PowerPoint presentations, slide shows, etc. We will provide the necessary cords for easy connection. Please let us know in advance if this is something you will be using and we will happily assist you in setting up.
Parking
Emory’s has a large complimentary parking lot for the use of our guests. There is additional street parking available one block south when capacity is reached. Please allow added time during holidays and summer peak business. During peak times, Emory’s will strive to provide complimentary valet parking.
*The host is responsible for any damage done to the facility, its rooms, and equipment during the event as well as the behavior of guests attending the event. Emory’s is not responsible for lost or stolen items. The host will be charged for any items removed from the restaurant or any damage caused.
Our event planner can help you plan the perfect event. They can help you select the ideal meal and beverage service. They will work with you to insure that we have all the presentation equipment needed to make your meeting a success.
A Note from our Manager…
“We pride ourselves on customer service so if you have any additional needs for your special event, please don’t hesitate to ask.”
Download our Banquet Contract. This PDF form is fillable and savable, and can be electronically signed and emailed to Banquets@emorys.com. Or the form can be printed, signed, and faxed to 1-888-486-4316.
