Have fun there the people are friendly and kind and welcoming. They have parties and dinners as…read morewell

What do you look for when planning an event and looking for a venue. Well for us, we need the…read morefollowing three things. 1. A good looking venue that isn't warn down or falling apart. 2. A reasonable price in comparison to other venues in the area and venue size. 3. Staff that is easy to work with and that is receptive to a ton of questions since we can usually be a bit needy. Well, after assessing this venue, I have to say that this place exceeds all of the above. The price for the venue is great, the venue itself is well maintained, the view of the water is beautiful, and the staff is incredibly easy to work with (Jackie and Bob were both phenomenal.) The baby shower we held here was a blast and our overall experience exceeded all of our expectations!

Great local venue! Came here and saw a Tom Petty tribute band and it was a great show! The venue…read morecould use a little love, there's some water damage and some of the pain is starting to peel, but it is definitely a local treasure!

I came here for a local drink and food festival (Melrose Beer & Bites), and this hall was certainly…read morea great venue for the event. There's a lot more parking behind the hall than you might initially believe. The space is well laid out and easily repurposed for whatever your function. The bathrooms on the lowest level were large and clean (that's important for a beer fest, y'know). I'm not sure how many of the people working at the fest were part of the fest crew or employees working here, but whatever the mix, they worked well as a team.

We had our son's wedding rehearsal here and it was SPECTACULAR!…read moreBeautiful venue, excellent food, staff/bartender were spot on... Yasmene is excellent as what she does! I've been an organizer for years and she truly is at the top of her game. I wish there were more than 5 stars to give. Thank you to the entire team for a extraordinary night to remember!

We hosted a function here and, unfortunately, our experience with the owner and staff was extremely…read moredisappointing. They were unnecessarily rude, unpleasant, and incredibly difficult to deal with. The way we were treated was completely unprofessional and made an already demanding event far more stressful than it needed to be. Save yourself the aggravation--and your money--and look elsewhere.

It is highly regrettable that not only I, but also my significant other, family, and other vendors…read morehad to endure the complete unprofessionalism, poor communication, and discourtesy from both you and your staff. From the very first day I visited the venue, I was informed that several modifications were being made prior to my scheduled event. However, I was never updated that these changes were not occurring, which was the initial indication of the communication breakdown. I had to reach out to the venue a second time to confirm the event date and other details. As the event date approached, I had not finalized any food menu nor signed the contract. I had to make several calls before I could speak with someone to receive the menu and options. You later mentioned that they had entered my email incorrectly, and after I provided my email again via text, I still did not receive the menus or contract. I ultimately had to visit the venue in person, as I no longer felt comfortable communicating through email or text. During my meeting with you and Jacklyn, whom you mentioned was new, it became evident that there was a lack of communication between the two of you. The way you addressed her in front of me and my significant other was entirely unprofessional. It was also apparent that she was new and you had not given her the knowledge of how the business runs, as she had to frequently consult you for answers to my questions. However she was the nicest person we dealt with there. This included inquiries about both the back green room and our bar preferences. Specifically, we requested that the green room be empty, and we were assured it would be, yet it was not. On the day of the event, the room was filled with furniture and storage chairs stacked inside. Rather than attempting to accommodate the situation and understand, you offered excuses, explaining that it was not your fault but rather the fault of your new hire, and that you had been up until 4 AM for the previous event. Meanwhile, my event was just a few hours away. We were told that the children would receive juice boxes, but they did not. Additionally, we were promised a mimosa bar would be set up, but on the day of the event, nothing was prepared. When asked if there were any specific drinks we wanted, we requested sangria and margaritas, along with a particular drink for which we provided specific ingredients. They claimed to have all the ingredients except grapefruit juice, which they assured us they could obtain without issue. However, on the day of the event(just hours beforehand), there was absolutely no mimosa bar. The bartender did not have grapefruit juice or the necessary ingredients. I was informed that this was a fully stocked bar. While my family was preparing for the event, I was made aware that you exhibited a complete lack of professionalism and were exceedingly rude to everyone involved in the setup. My family and event planners could hear the shouting directed at the bartender, who was in her office and in the kitchen, just an hour prior to the event. This was once again very uncomfortable and unprofessional. After we attempted to resolve the initial issue with the green room not being vacated, we encountered the problem with the bar, which we then tried to address. However, the unprofessional behavior persisted among the entire staff. I received multiple complaints regarding the bartender's rudeness. He also took it upon himself to close the bar before 2 o'clock. He claimed he had already informed patrons that last call was at 1:58, despite the fact that our contract stipulated we had the venue until three. Once again, there was a complete absence of communication between the you/staff and myself. Additionally, several family members and friends reported that the serving staff were also quite rude when inquiries were made. It is regrettable that this venue is exceptionally beautiful; however, the lack of communication and professionalism significantly detracted from our experience. Many guests praised the beauty of the venue, but I regrettably informed them that I would never consider booking this venue again. There were additional minor points I could mention, but ultimately it came down to you and this business being a poor communicators and unorganized. This is the email I sent to the owner nilzelia santos who was also the point of contact and the main one giving excuses. Not worth your money. She hasn't even responded which goes to show you how much she cares. I'm sure bad review will get a reply tho.

The atmosphere is very nice, however, food is atrocious. The planning is poor as well as at a…read morerecent function I attended we waited almost an hour for food to come out. When it did, the children's meals were cold, French fries were frozen and not edible. The adult food was also not fresh. The salad was already dressed with a dressing that tasted like dirty dish water. The person in charge clearly was not organized and turned to the hosts to distribute meals for kids and to carry a sheet cake. I'm thinking that there should be waitstaff to do this and for the money that the hosts paid for this facility they should NOT have had to do these tasks. This is why they had their party at a function hall....so they could entertain and be with their guests! Unless the Bayside gets a new party coordinator and a new caterer I would NEVER have a party/function here.

As a wedding guest, I'm going in with the assumption that all food was provided by The Oceanview…read more Our friends wanted to get married at The Oceanview, and they were so booked that the wedding ended up being a weekday event, beginning before sunset, when the sun was just drifting behind the trees. Talk about great timing for avoiding the possibility of any sunburns. This was just my second beach side wedding experience, so it is a very real risk. The wind was a silent participant, blowing the bride's veil as it wished, and then declining to blow when it would have been helpful. Nothing Oceanview could do about this. More of a warning to future brides with an eye to an outdoor wedding. The outdoor wedding ceremony space is covered in fake grass and faces the rocky beach. So it is safe for heels. But anyone planning a walk on the beach should be aware. Parking is along the beach side of the road as their across the street neighbor is a golf course that needs its own parking spots as well. Stairs lead to the lobby of The Oceanview, where a two stall ladies room resides. However, the indoor party space is all up on the second level, up a flight of stairs, where the cocktail hour was set up in a room to the left, down a couple of steps. The open bar at the end had printed drink menus which included mocktail options. The room also opened to an outdoor patio where smokers were welcomed with ashtrays. There was a boat of jumbo shrimp cocktail and shucked shellfish, and passed appetizers, of which the short rib quesadilla was my favorite. Later, doors opened to the space to the right, to expose a grand dining room. Everything looked nice. Indeed it is a pleasant setting for a wedding! Water and champagne toasts were already poured out, with one empty wine glass apiece for us to pour our choice of white or red. The champagne was a nice one. An assorted bread basket arrived warm with seasoned swirls of butter, followed shortly by the salad course. Which in our case was a tasty spinach salad with fresh sliced pear, goat cheese, dried cranberries and walnuts. My entree was short rib, served as two hearty slices of tender beef on a bed of pilaf, and 4 spears of asparagus. I later discovered an assortment of desserts displayed in the cocktail room along with self serve coffee and tea. Whole sliced cakes, along with mini cakes, cream puffs, cannoli, and cookies. The cake was tender, and perhaps was the same cake base as the wedding cake which was lastly served. Our drink glasses were cleared from the tables all too soon. It left me without water to drink when enjoying my slice of wedding cake that I retrieved from the corner under a screen with the wedded pair's names, and still dancing guests without a way to sooth their parched throats.

Great atmosphere, very well planned and the staff was great! The view was great, the food was tasty…read morefor a wedding, I know that sounds like low bar but it was pretty tasty! Plenty of picture options with the beach as a backdrop. A little tough to get to, parking was easy and well organized. A great option for a wedding location if you're looking.

Great little gem! Went there for pool and had a great time. Lots of artwork and photos honoring…read moreour milatary. The bartender was amazing. For a Wednesday evening it was phenomenal. Great servic, nice atmosphere and delicious drinks.

Members were neither friendly nor welcoming. Had to wash my clothes and shower when I got home to…read moreget all the cigarette smells off. Was not impressed at all. Have not renewed my membership after the first time.

We order the full Thanksgiving dinner for our family every year…read more They are consistently delicious! I highly recommend them.

After the loss of my beloved husband, I was overwhelmed with grief and the many decisions that…read moreneeeded to be made. From the moment I walked through the door, the kindness and compassion shown to me and my family were truly extraordinary. Every member of the staff treated us with such warmth, patience, and genuine care. They paid attention to every detail, no matter how small, and made sure everything reflected the love and respect my husband deserved. During a time when I felt emotionally exhausted, their guidance and support gave me comfort and peace of mind. The food was absolutely wonderful and beautifully presented. So many of our family and friends commented on how delicious everything was, and it brought people together to share memories and celebrate my husband's life. It was exactly what he would have wanted. I will never forget the care and dignity that were shown to us during one of the hardest times in our lives. My family and I are deeply grateful for the exceptional staff, the thoughtful attention to detail, and the genuine compassion that helped us honor my husband's memory so beautifully. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

If you're even considering a princess party, book it through Sugar Plum Parties, you won't regret…read moreit! We recently celebrated our daughter's 4th birthday there, and it was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. Keith, the owner, was incredibly responsive and attentive during the planning process, and his team made everything so easy and stress-free. Planning birthday parties can feel overwhelming, but Keith has thought of everything. The flow of the party was seamless, it honestly ran like a perfectly organized wedding, just for little princesses and superheroes (no surprise since Keith is a professional wedding DJ!). The staff was warm, engaging, and made sure every child felt included. They even had costumes for boys, which was such a thoughtful touch. Our daughter was thrilled to meet Cinderella, and even though her last minute request for Elsa couldn't be accommodated due to a costume delay, the actress went above and beyond by singing Frozen songs, which completely made her day. The cakes and pastries were all school safe, which we really appreciated since we had friends with allergies. Parking was also easy and convenient. Overall, it was a magical, stress-free celebration, our daughter is already asking to go back! We would highly recommend Sugar Plum Parties for anyone looking to create a fun, memorable birthday experience!

I took my granddaughter here for the Rapunzel drop in during school vacation week and she had a…read morewonderful time! This was her second time here and she is looking forward to the summer months when I can take her again. Everyone at Sugar Plum is friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated to insuring a fun time is had by the little princesses! The location is easy to find with plenty of parking and the inside is decorated as you would imagine: princessy, pretty and lots of pink! Each time we visited, the place was neat and clean. (Not when we left-as you can imagine after 15 girls having a fun party) The activities are age appropriate and the host kept the activities moving along so that the kids didn't get too bored in between. Each time we went there were two princesses ( Elsa and Anna; Rapunzel and Jasmine) and not once did I see them go off character! Even while doing nails and face painting! Check out their drop in schedule, there are plenty of fun options. And while I can't comment on the private parties, I have heard from some attendees that the party options are worth the price.