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Lakefront Palm Garden is Milwaukee's most unique private rental facility located in the heart of downtown along the Milwaukee River. Inside is a spacious warehouse-type atmosphere with cream city brick walls. Tropical green palm trees decorate the room as you venture out to our large patio along the river. Weather permitting, the private patio is a great place for your guests to enjoy cocktails before moving inside for dinner.

We can accomodate groups large and small, our seating capacity is 300 for a sit-down dinner. If you have any questions or would like a tour of our facility, please contact us at (414) 273.8300. We look forward to customize your special event! Thank you for your interest and we hope to do business with you soon.

PAYMENT TERMS
A $500.00 non-refundable deposit via cash, credit card or check is required to hold the reception hall on a specific date. In addition $1000.00 non-refundable payment will be due 180 days (6 months) prior to your event. These deposits will be applied to your final bill. Remaining balance of the bill is due 7 days prior to the event payable with certified check, business check or money order. Make checks payable to Lakefront Palm Garden, LLC.

DAMAGE & LOST AND FOUND POLICY
You are responsible for damages to the premises or to any of our equipment caused by you, your guests, or any independent contractor (e.g. musicians) attending your event. Lakefront Palm Garden is not responsible for loss of any items left on the premises prior to, during, or after your event.

DELIVERIES/SET UP
Any set up requirements for Band/DJ, Florist or other special delivery delivery can begin 2 hours prior to the function start time. Cake delivery can begin 1 hour prior to function start time.

PARKING
The reception hall has limited parking space, but plenty of close on-street parking is available. The parking lot adjacent to the Lakefront Brewery can accomodate up to 50 cars.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRICING, TAX AND SERVICE CHARGES
All food and beverage prices are established in the enclosed package. Stated prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Prices are subject to tax, currently 5.85% and service charge, currently 18%. With the exception of specialty cakes, all food and beverages must be ordered through Lakefront Palm Garden. Due to strict food codes, any food ordered through Lakefront cannot be taken off premises after the event.

ROOM RENTAL AND MINIMUMS
Rental times available after 5pm. Please contact the Lakefront Palm Garden office for our required minimum spending amounts. Minimum spending includes food and beverage but does not cover service and tax. There is no room charge if minimum is met.

DECORATIONS
If you wish to enhance your event with flower arrangements or special props we will not permit the affixing of anything to walls or ceilings of the hall unless prior approval is given by Lakefront Palm Garden. Any candles brought in must be self enclosed.

COAT CHECKS
You can self-check or arrangements may be made ahead of time for an attendant on duty. One attendant per 125 guests is highly reccomended. There is a $100 per attendant charge.

FINAL GUARANTEE
The final guarantee of attendance is due to Lakefront Palm Garden by noon, 10 business days prior to the event. If your guarantee number is not received at that time, we will guarantee your original estimated guest count. Your final guarantee count is final. In the event your numbers decrease, you are obligated to pay for the amount guaranteed. In the event the numbers increase, we will do our best to accommodate the change depending on how much time prior to the event the information is received.

CAKE CUTTING
There is a $35.00 cake cutting fee applied to all cakes brought into the Lakefront Palm Garden. This price also includes all plates and flatware in addition to cake service.

MISCELLANOUS INFORMATION
White Linens are included in all packages unless otherwise noted. Colored linen napkins are available at an additional charge.
All personal items must be removed immediately following your event
Custom menus are available