I found A Real Affair by chance just riding around looking for venues. The owners happened to be…read morethere as I was about to take down info to contact someone. I was able to see the space at that time and it was just want I needed. After speaking with the owners I knew I wouldn't mind doing business with them. The were very professional and welcoming. space was nice and clean and inviting. I would definitely use them again for other events.

From the owner: A Real Affair Event Space is an event space and party planning business based in Roseville that is…read moreavailable for you to hold a wide array of events. We focus on ensuring that your event goes as smoothly as possible and according to what you planned.

At first glance, it looks quite nice, but then you closely, and things are amiss. The food was…read morefine, standard banquet fare, but I found it quite unsettling that the mens bathroom is located in the main banquet hall. The womens is accessible in the front foyer, like all places, but the mens restroom door is right next to the bar. Egh, that took a star off for me. And the poor servers, to access the bar, they have to shimmy under the bar at an access point, no direct door to the bar, so people kept having to move out of the way when someone at the bar needed something from the kitchen. The place was fine enough, but they had a 100 head minimum for a Sunday shower?! Thanks, but no thanks.

Can't wait to have my wedding reception here. The people are really nice and food is delicious…read more Highly recommend them .

My wife and I recently hosted our baby shower at Lakeland Manor. Noah made the booking process…read moreseamless and was very accommodating. The night before our event, everyone on staff pitched in to help us set up. Nicole even went out of her way to find us table numbers that went along with our theme. During the event, the bartender, Kenny, along with the servers, were polite and efficient. Regretfully, I did not take any pictures of the food. My favorite dish was the Swedish meatballs, though the meatballs in the Asian plum sauce were great, as well. The chicken marsala had a prominent wine flavor. I also sampled the chicken piccata. I typically prefer piccata, but enjoyed the marsala more. The mostaccioli was tasty, and the pesto drizzle on top was a nice touch. The mashed potatoes and green beans were also delicious. While the food was definitely a highlight, more than anything, Noah, Nicole, James, and the entire staff were a pleasure to work with. If you have a big event coming up, I highly recommend Lakeland Manor.

My daughter just had her grad party there & we loved it. The food & desserts were great. Everyone…read morethere was super friendly, accommodating & helpful. It's a beautiful venue. We'd definitely use them for future events.

Great restaurant to visit in the summertime as they have a wonderful terrace outside on the lake…read morewith a lot of seating. It's cool to watch the boat pull up in the dock. The food is pretty good too and the staff is polite

Had a fantastic 130 person celebration dinner at watermark and the whole experience could not have…read morebeen better. First. The room is threat with a stunning view ie the lake and marina. Managers Yianni and Dino were so incredibly accommodating. We would ask for something and it would appear. The servers were great. The food was great. But it was mostly how cheerfully they made everything so easy. What a great place for my mother's 90th birthday! Could not have been better,

Stopped in for the Lent Buffet a couple of weeks ago with some friends. It was all great. The…read morepeople who work there are friendly and very accommodating, and the food was delicious. There was a lot more variety than I ever thought possible for a buffet without meat. I would really like if they took credit cards, but I understand, it is not always easy to set these things up, and it is costly. It was so good we are going back this Friday for Good Friday. Keep doing what you are doing!

So this place is amazing except it's more of a pop up. What I mean by that is it isn't always open…read moreand I'm not sure how long they'll be open long term. One thing I can say is that it is amazing! My husband and I made a reservation online for an igloo. We were greeted and taken to our igloo. It was very nice, we ordered some beverages and an appetizer to start. We got the Arincini to start and oooooohhh myyyy goodness, please get it! It was so yummy, the oooy gooey ness of the rice and mozzarella was exquisite, they also served it with marinara meat sauce! Great combination! The lamb chops were super tender and marinated to perfection. The mashed potatoes were also a hit for us, they use fresh potatoes and whipped it enough to be the perfect amount of creaminess. My hubby bear got the surf and turf, that was exceptional, the lobster and butter just melt in your mouth & the steak was cooked perfectly (medium rare) ;) the only thing was we wished his dish had more meat haha because who wouldn't want more of that yummy goodness. It is a bit pricey but well worth it. Everyone there was super attentive and sweet. One thing that we were a little bummed about was the igloo was a bit cold my toes and fingers were pretty cold. They have a small heater in there but I would advise you to bundle up but the food and service makes up for it all!! Bon appétit!

We had our mom's birthday luncheon here. They were very responsive, the place was clean, plenty of…read moreparking in the back, and there were no complaints about the food (meaning that the food was tasty).

Had my wedding here and it was AMAZING! The food was delicious and the staff was so great. 10/10…read morewould recommend

Such a beautiful venue! The views alone make it a great…read moreplace to hold an event. The ceilings are tall and the decor was very sophisticated. There were a lot of spider webs on the outside of the windows due to being so close to the lake. If you don't like bugs, I don't recommend this venue! For the most part the staff was friendly but they did seem to be a little bit rushy a little bit before halfway through. They took my silverware before I was done eating without asking. The entrance is handicap accessible although there are no signs indicating that. I was trying to open the front door when suddenly they opened by themselves so I was caught off guard. It is a great venue for sights and pictures!

There was some grounds construction or refurbishment going on when we stopped by today. Temporary…read morebarriers and some orange cones pointed people to other directions. I was just interested in the historical marker and the building itself. Unfortunately, we did not have an opportunity to walk the grounds around the building to view the lake as a keen eye can see across to Canada from here. The marker reads, "Russell A. Alger, Jr., (1873-1930) son of Michigan's Governor Russell Alger, built this Italian Renaissance style mansion in 1910. Alger was one of the founders of the Packard Motor Car Company, Charles A. Platt of New York designed this elaborate structure, and Ellen Shipman of New York landscaped the grounds. The home, situated on Lake St. Clair, was referred to as "The Moorings." Alger lived here until his death in 1930. From 1936 to 1948, the house was used by the Detroit Institute of Arts as a branch museum. In 1949 it was deeded to the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association in memory of those who served and died in our nation's wars and for facilitating the educational, cultural and civic needs of the community." It also mentions that it was erected in 1983 by the Michigan History Division. Russell A. Alger, Sr. was a Civil War general who served as the 20th Governor of Michigan from 1885 to 1887, US Senator and eventually, US Secretary of War under President William McKinley from 1897 to 1899. He was replaced during the Spanish-American War. The original home is still here and has had an auditorium added in 1962 and art wings added in 1977 and 1993. The original home building was donated by the Alger family to the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association in 1949 and is an event venue. I'd like very much for someone to invite me to a wedding here! [Review 17980 overall - 373 in Michigan - 1501 of 2022.]l