What a beautiful gala at the Avanti mansion. The staff are super friendly, kind, and very good at…read moreattending to your needs. The food is exquisite and the drinks are flowing!! The decorations for the Alice and wonderland themed gala are spot on. Oh and the actors are doing a wonderful job playing their roles. I highly recommend visiting the Avanti Mansion for an event or just to check it out.

My brother got married here in December and it was absolutely stunning! The food was so good! The…read moresteak was perfectly cooked, as well as the asparagus. And the caprese chicken was so flavorful. The Tannenbaum was actually my own creation, but the bartenders pulled it off perfectly with the rosemary and cranberry garnish. I wish I had pictures of the appetizers because they were SO BOMB. We had a mountain of shrimp, and a number of delicious appetizers that came out on silver platters, including my favorite - The Nashville Hot Chicken Flatbread. They also had a late night pizza and wing station that was super good.

We had my daughters baby shower here and everything was perfect! The staff were so helpful and…read moreaccommodating. The room was beautiful and the day couldn't have been more perfect! Thank you Koteckis for making her day so beautiful

Kotecki's hosted the Giangrosso wedding on 10/19/2024. As the groom, I cannot imagine our wedding…read moreany other way. My bride was so unbelievably happy with Kotecki's hospitality and swift action when things were needed urgently. You can tell that CEO Kate Kotecki has been in the wedding business for many years. The way she organized this wedding was unmatched, and more than I ever expected. From ordering flowers last minute (literally on our wedding day) after an issue with our first batch, checking on us regularly on our wedding day... I cannot put it into words how amazing this woman is. It felt like she was part of the family on our wedding day. She is a professional who obviously has mastered every aspect of weddings / wedding planning. She was so warm and welcoming to us, and stayed by our sides until the very end when the lights went on. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Kate and Koteckis staff for hosting the wedding of our dreams. You are truly an allstar crew, and if I could give you more than 5 stars, I certainly would. The Giangrossos

I have attended and hosted events here and had wonderful experiences with both…read more The rooms have a standard banquet room look and feel to them, but don't feel dated or crowded. There is a lot of space to have tables set whichever way you want and the tables and chairs are nice looking and comfortable. There are a wide variety of menu options to choose from including some things that aren't on a typical banquet menu (like chicken souvkaki). Service from both the day of servers and the banquet coordinators is fantastic. Very communicative and friendly. One down side is that while there are signs by the various rooms for what the event is, I wish there was someone directing people when you first walk in, especially if there are several events going on. But overall, a great place to host or attend events.

Very good food and service for the annual Aurora Historical Society fun-raising dinner. I've heard…read moreonly positive things about weddings held here, too.

We had a bridal shower in July at Creekside Banquet and everything was just beautiful. The room…read morefor our party of almost 35 was a great size and the sunny day showed off the high windows in the room. Loved the layout and the room accommodated the extras we brought in (flower cart, balloon arch). The food was delicious and we never ran out of anything. Jennifer and her team were a delight to work with. Wouldn't change a thing and highly recommend talking to Jennifer if your are looking for a great venue.

Today I attended a presentation on Diabetes 101: Prevention & Lifestyle Change presented by Sam…read moreCumbo CSCS. Great presentation but the review is on the banquet center. There was a coffee and tea station set up at the banquet room entrance, serve yourself and pitchers of water were on the table and offer refilled. For lunch we were served chicken cordon bleu, baby carrots, roll and butter and cheesecake for dessert. The meal was good, I wish once they started serving food they would have put a coffee carafe on each table.

I have never had such bad food at any restaurant as I did at the statler restaurant on Easter…read moreSunday. With the eggs Benedict, I couldn't even cut the English muffin with a steak knife Everything was overcooked. Food selection was ridiculously small. $63. What a waste. Don't waste your money.

I attended a guest chef dinner tonight for my inaugural visit to The Statler…read more What a gorgeous venue! The only downfall (and I'm hoping this is a faux pas only until the construction is complete) is the lack of accessibility. There are no ramps to get inside the building or from the entrance into the bar/restaurant venue. I was surprised that we had to request flatware with dessert and that there wasn't an option for coffee or tea. That being said, tonight's local chef/business was Tony's Supper Club. I enjoyed The Big Hello cocktail to start and since I wanted to order one of everything on the menu, I got 2 appetizers, an entree to eat for my meal, an entree to bring home for tomorrow, and dessert. The Fungi "Cappuccino" was deliciously creamy. My only gripe was that I needed a spoon and more bread to sop up every bit of goodness. The Caramelized Figs with creamy Goat cheese and spicy arugula was the perfect combination of flavors. For my main entree, I ordered the Wild Boar Ragu. The buccatini pasta was al dente, the ragu was well-seasoned (another part of dinner that needed just a nip of bread for sopping) and it was tough not to lick the plate clean. The second entree was the bison, only because my friend wouldn't stop raving about the duck confit potatoes. lol I ate one (even though I'm *stuffed*) and they are really good - but needed salt. For dessert, even though I've had it before, I had to go back for the chocolate panna cotta. The chocolate is insanely rich, the Hazelnut brown butter added flavor and crunch, and just a half scoop more of the ice cream would have been perfect. If you missed this opportunity, there's one more night on the books - tomorrow March 8 from 1600-2100. If you'd like a party catered or to keep up with Chef Tony, visit https://tonysupperclub.com/

This space is a part of the whole Pearl St. Grill & Brewery group - it's the building right next…read moredoor to the grill, and consists of two separate banquet spaces (and hotel suites on the upper floors). I came here for my cousin's bridal shower, and I didn't really realize where this place was. I didn't think it was this new, and thought it was actually connected to Pearl St. Grill when it's actually next door. We didn't have too much trouble finding our way to the place, though. There was another event going on here too (a baby shower), but there was proper signage with the family names on them to properly direct us to the right room. We were in the Romanesque room, which was down the hall and toward the back of the building. The space consisted of two areas, an open space where we could mingle and where the breakfast buffet was set up, along with the bar, and another space separated by a partially-open brick wall where we'd be sitting during the event. It wasn't open bar, though I wonder if that's an option which can be discussed. They provided the breakfast food for our nice brunch, however, and it was actually pretty fantastic. Scrambled eggs, home fries, french toast (with strawberry filling), sausage and bacon, and bagels! Oh, let's not forget the Paula's Donuts. Oh my god. Let's just say I stuffed my face and licked my plate clean. Everything was absolutely delicious, so well catered! Our event was very pleasant, and I'm really glad that we had it here! I didn't even know about this space, but I'll definitely keep it in mind if I'm ever looking for someplace to have a party!

Look...everyone from Buffalo knows Pearl street...but let me tell you this experience left me wowed…read moreand happier than ever. Jerrell was my contact and please ask for him if you book here. He was amazing. He handled my emails and requests quickly and with ease, even though I felt like I was bothering him. I saw the space beforehand, but never seen an event at the Stone cellar and I have to say I was blown away with my event. I was looking for the most reasonably priced option to hold a ceremony and brunch, and I got this place for a steal. Brides looking to book a wedding on a budget and that are willing to do the non-traditional thing, I highly recommend the space and doing a brunch. My guest raved about the food and I could go on forever with every detail of amazing customer service and exceptional execution of my vision. I held my entire event here for less than $2000 for 50 people that included the ceremony fee, the $50 bartender fee, the food and unlimited sodas, coffee and tea. I know prices increased since I booked but it's still an affordable option. The stone cellar was perfect and such a beautiful and intimate space for a small group of 50. Please consider this if you're looking for a smaller more affordable option. They now offer micro packages that are incredibly cheap and beautiful. The only thing I will mention is parking behind Pearl is not actually free but the venue accommodated us beyond expectation.

We recently attended a wedding at Poplar Hill. What a beautiful setting! You realize as you pull in…read moreon their long driveway that this place is special. The buildings and the surrounding grounds look so inviting. There is the main house & a smaller cottage that I didn't go into so only saw the inside from pictures. The main party space is a converted barn. It's rustic and elegant all at the same time. For the wedding there was also a huge tent outside with easy access between the two. There's a nice patio off the barn & sitting areas outside including a fire pit. The whole place was so welcoming & comfortable. Sorry for not having more pictures. I guess I was enjoying myself too much. :) 2025-43

Went to a concert on Sunday the 5th of July. Great concert in a beautiful setting. During the bands…read morebreak we walked the grounds. Tent kept us in the shade. The food trucks and bar kept us full and happy. The Calaruso's are great hosts. There are a number of concerts remaking this summer. We will be checking the dates to see which ones we can attend.

Great venue! Classy, clean and right on the canal! It is an affordable way to put on a special…read moreparty or event.

Attended a bridal shower...great venue. Very clean and excellent water view. The host seems to…read morenavigate the space well to ensure a great venue!!!!