Our first time there and we were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance, healthy tasty food and…read moreterrific service. Not your typical Elks Lodge and the history behind it is even more impressive. It is open to Elks Lodge members and catered affairs. I am very impressed!

I was at the Elks today for a quarterly luncheon with a church group. Mary was our server as…read morealways, she's always so attentive and friendly. Considering the average age of this group, she is extremely patient also. I was surprised to see Chicken Tikka Masala on the special menu. Loving Indian Food and being so curious as to how it would taste from a Spanish chef, I had to order it. It came, chicken bone in thighs were so tender, over basmati rice, the sauce was slightly different than what I'm used to, but way better than some of the local places around. Would definitely get it again. Kudos to Efron! Served with naan!

Came here tonight for the first time to attend Air Supply concert…read more There is a nice parking garage right across the street from the venue. There was an attendant at the gate to help with arrival and departure, which was a great idea. Make sure you paid in the lobby before the show. $20 for event parking. The venue itself was very nice. It was just the right size to have a smaller concert. Everyone was very nice. 2 complains. The ladies' restroom ran out of toilet paper and paper towel....a big no no. And for whatever reason there was not enough AC in my section right under the balcony. People around me were fanning. Once we walked down from the section into the main floor after the concert, you could feel the temperature difference. Air Supply was amazing!

Last minute invite to see THE MAGIC OF ROB LAKE at the…read moreCarteret Performing Art Center! Our friends were unable to attend! And we purchased their tickets! Just Wwwwooowwww‼ Rob Lake is an absolute genius! His illusions were epic! You were watching with your own eyes and couldn't believe what you saw! Just happened! Legendary performance! Highly recommend! Theatre was awesome! Friendly Staff. Parking garage walking distance to the theatre! Parking fee separate from ticket fee. No photography or video during performances!

Had a great experience hosting my sisters bridal shower here at Zenith. I went with the platinum…read morepackage which I highly recommend because it comes with so many amenities. Owners are very flexible & helpful which is much appreciated. Helped with light set up and even went out of their way to obtain a few props for my event. 10/10 would recommend.

Came here to attend the traveling Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy, and it did not disappoint. The show…read morewas unique, the actors were awesome, and Alley 14 really fit into the gothic chic/macabre aesthetic. My only complaint is the parking. The lot was dumb tight and only fit about 14 cars. I was lucky enough to be one of them, but was meeting friends who struggled because the street parking was sparse, and the venue isn't in the best area for a 10pm performance. Otherwise, everything was great!

Cool spot. Very Williamsburg feel. Saw The Haunted Tavern here and enjoyed the NYC feel. Parking…read morelot had enough space and place was chill.

Extraordinary!!! The James Ward Mansion has CLASS!!…read moreWhen your at the James Ward Mansion you are the STAR! One event at a time. It's all about YOU! Your friends and family will never forget this experience with you!! Truly unreal!

Beautiful Venue, Disappointing Experience While the James…read moreWard Mansion is undeniably a unique and beautiful venue, our overall experience was unfortunately disappointing. Leading up to our wedding, the owners were uncooperative and made the planning process more stressful than it needed to be. Since the venue claims that my concerns are unfounded and an anomaly of their 5-star reviews, here are the specific examples of our less-than-favorable experience: The week before our wedding, during our pre-event walkthrough, we discovered that the owners had made several cosmetic changes to the venue that were not communicated to us in advance. While we were notified of larger renovation changes, some major cosmetic changes were neglected--such as white-washing the exposed brick in the atrium area. This change, while likely done to expand the appeal of the venue, should have been communicated to a bride ahead of time and not discovered a week before the wedding. This lack of transparency was unsettling and frustrating. Adding to this frustration, the day before our wedding, the venue allowed us an hour to set up our chuppa for the ceremony. While my husband and his brothers were there, the owners stood with their arms crossed, watching them put together the chuppa, claiming my husband was damaging the floor (which was not true), asking for ID and proof of insurance, and generally exhibiting intimidating tactics. This added unnecessary tension during an already stressful time. The owners admittedly thought my husband was a vendor, but this does NOT justify nor dismiss their behavior and attempts to intimidate him. This behavior was unprofessional and left a negative impression on us and our families. During setup on the day of our wedding, our florist was placing flowers on the fountain in the atrium. My planner was called by the venue's coordinator and questioned about the flowers. However, at our pre-event walkthrough the week before, the venue had a representative present who knew that we planned to have flowers on the fountain and never mentioned that it wasn't a possibility. Lastly, the morning of the wedding, I paid extra to arrive early to use the bridal suite to get ready. The owners reside in the building next door and there is a hidden door between the two buildings. This access point leads to a catwalk directly outside the bridal suite. As we arrived and were getting ready with hair, makeup, and dressing, the owner came from his next-door residence right onto that catwalk outside the bridal suite. The owners were well aware that we rented the space that morning and should not have accessed the venue while my bridal party and I were in the bridal suite. After how they treated my husband the day before, it is easy to interpret this surprise visit as more intimidation by the owners. Most disappointing was the venue's response after the wedding. I asked my planner to arrange a time for me to directly discuss some of these issues. My planner was told that they refuse to address my concerns and feedback, claiming instead that my issues lie at the feet of her, my planner, and our caterer, and that their plethora of 5-star reviews speak for themselves. I, too, reached out directly to discuss these issues with the venue's coordinator and was met with the same resistance; my text message was ignored. This unprofessionalism and disregard for our concerns were extremely disappointing and added to our overall negative experience. Here is my response to their claims: My specific concerns are with the management of the venue and their treatment of us and our vendors. No venue should rest on their laurels of 5-star reviews and ignore a less-than-favorable experience by a customer.

No handicap accessible bathrooms on the third floor and as a whole not the best for accessibility…read more Good party rooms though.

This venue is a great choice for events, weddings or any special occasion. The rooms are spacious…read moreand clean. I like the bathrooms as well, it has a nice seating area and is brightly lit and well-maintained with fresh flowers. Service is good, the staff are very attentive and helpful. Food is delicious, offering American/Italian cuisine like chicken francese, roast beef, mashed potatoes, Ceasar salad and sautéed mixed veggies. As for dessert, we had a variety of tasty treats such as cookies, cupcakes, cannolis and fruits. Would recommend this place!

Went to an event here and fell in with the fresh atmosphere. This is a great space to host a small…read moreand/or elaborate event. The owner was friendly and warm and you knew this was a welcoming space for your affair.

Please see my review of the forest lodge , this the main building, where weddings are held .read more

I'm a wedding photographer, www.danielnydick.com and I have to tell you that the staff here treats…read morebrides and grooms with amazing personal attention, and they treat vendors like me just as nicely. That says A LOT about the management.