I'd just like to thank everyone who works at the Secret House of Ivy for making my doctorate…read moregraduation party a night I will never forget. From the moment the doors opened they were all very welcoming and kind. Quick to respond via email or text, and very open to make adjustments on food or drinks as needed. They have such a solid team! All of my guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue as was I! But to be honest the best part of the whole night was an employee named Flor. She truly made me feel like her own daughter! So kind, so graceful, so attentive to detail. She truly wanted to give me the best night and she did! BIG shoutout to her.

Getting married here in September 18, 2026 and it was such a weight lifted off my shoulders. The…read moreemployees really helped take care of everything. The venue is beautiful at night. Perfect place for intimate party.

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue and the entire team! We held my mom's…read more70th birthday celebration here, and I was absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out. After planning my dad's 70th birthday party last year and doing literally everything myself at a different venue, I knew this time around I wanted a place where I could actually enjoy the celebration. This venue exceeded my expectations and took so much off my plate. The owner, Gilbert, was amazing from beginning to end. He was kind, generous, flexible, and incredibly easy to work with. Whenever I had a question, he responded to my texts in a timely manner and always found a way to help. His communication and willingness to work with me made the entire planning process so much easier. The venue itself is beautiful. They have two newly renovated banquet rooms at their Bell Gardens location, along with their own parking lot. We used the smaller room, which holds around 80 guests, and it was the perfect size for our celebration. The package included so much--the food, linens, tables, chairs, plating, and even beautiful centerpieces that I was able to borrow. They also have gorgeous, Instagram-worthy backdrops, including greenery and floral walls, beautiful lighting, and a really nice bar area. And one of my favorite surprises was that the birthday cake and delivery were included! I didn't have to worry about ordering, picking up, or transporting a cake, which was one less thing for me to think about. The venue also included a bartender, while allowing us to provide our own alcohol and drinks. This was a huge plus because many of the other venues I contacted had very strict policies requiring you to purchase their alcohol, use their vendors, or prohibiting outside food and treats altogether. I really appreciated the freedom and flexibility this venue offered. There are also speakers throughout the venue if you want to play music directly from your phone. We didn't end up using them because we had our own music setup, but it's a great option to have. They also have TV screens, which gave us another way to personalize the celebration. We displayed a childhood photo of my mom on one of the screens, and at the bar we displayed a custom drink menu we created for the party. Security was another feature I really appreciated. With another banquet room right next door, security helped direct guests to the correct party and kept an eye on the property. It gave everyone peace of mind, and we didn't have to worry about constantly checking our cars or belongings outside. Our guests felt safe and comfortable throughout the evening. The decorating options were also fantastic. They allowed me to come in early the morning of the event, and because there wasn't another party scheduled the day before, they even let me decorate the day before! I had called so many other venues while researching, and none of them offered that option. Being able to get everything set up ahead of time made a huge difference for me. During the party, the staff continued to be wonderful. They were attentive, helpful, and even cleaned up throughout the event, allowing us to focus on celebrating instead of worrying about the cleanup. Another pleasant surprise was the price. Even with everything that was included, we paid a little less than we did for my dad's party last year at a different venue--and at that party, I had to handle practically everything myself. Most importantly, my family and friends loved it. After the party, several people reached out to me saying, "That place was so nice! How did you find it?" Everyone commented on the delicious food, how friendly the staff was, and how beautiful the venue looked. Hearing that from our guests meant so much to me. I am so grateful we chose this venue for such an important milestone. Gilbert and his team helped make my mom's 70th birthday truly special, and I would absolutely love to have another family celebration here in the future. If you're looking for a beautiful venue with great food, wonderful service, flexibility, and so many extras included, I highly recommend this place. You can actually enjoy your event instead of spending the entire time worrying about the details.

The venue is absolutely beautiful. The owners are easy to work with, kind and make sure everything…read moregoes smoothly. It's a great place for any event really because it can accommodate both small and large groups. Highly recommended.

Gathering n' stuff was over the top from the food to the host. The food was seasoned and very…read moretasty. The event space was beautiful and the host was the best. She was so nice and accommodated us very well with our last minute evening. I will highly recommend 10 out of 10.

We worked with Maria from Gatherings N' Stuff for our wedding, and I honestly can't say enough good…read morethings about this business! From the very beginning, Maria was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. She made the entire process feel easy and effortless--which is a dream when you're planning a wedding. On the big day, their attention to detail truly blew us away. They made sure to set aside a plate of everything that was served and even brought appetizers from our cocktail hour to our suite so we didn't miss a thing. They served us first at the reception and delivered sweets from the dessert table directly to us--such thoughtful, personal touches that meant so much to us! And the food? Absolutely amazing. Even our pickiest guests were raving about how delicious everything was! We had multiple people asking for the caterer's info because they were THAT good. We also booked our bartender through Gatherings N' Stuff, and from what our guests told us, he was a total hit! We will absolutely be recommending Gatherings N' Stuff to everyone we know and will definitely be using them again for all future events. Thank you, Maria and team, for helping make our day so unforgettable!

This banquet hall is probably the prettiest, only thing I can say it does need a cleaning as when I…read morekneeled on the floor, I got bit by a bunch of idk but my legs were itchy for hours with bite marks, a bit of work can be done as the walls paint-- other than that the place is more than beautiful. I would also hire a new dj for the place or hire your own for your party as the dj doesn't really do much, we hired him to DJ and all he used was Youtube, we also had to be the one to tell him what songs to use. Not a very pleasant experience with the DJ as one of the girls in the party had received passive aggressive interaction with him. Overall id give it a 7/10.

I had my daughter's XV on 8/7/26 here. The place was absolutely BEAUTIFUL, the servers were so kind…read moreand polite. And the owner was amazing, he was nice, polite, caring and professional. Such good vibes and energy from everyone. The food was 100/10, everything served was delicious. The DJ was fun and really hyped the guests up. Definitely recommend. If I ever have another big event/party I am definitely coming back here. Thank you Elite Banquet for your amazing service and hospitality.

We recently hosted our daughter's Sweet 16 here, and overall the event was beautiful. The venue…read moreitself was set up exactly as promised, the food was delicious, the staff was friendly and hardworking, and the DJ did an excellent job keeping our guests on the dance floor all night. We received many compliments from our guests about the venue and the overall experience. Unfortunately, our experience with the owner was very different. While he fulfilled everything outlined in our contract, his interactions during setup made the process much more stressful than it needed to be. Our set up and rehearsal felt uncomfortable after being spoken to sharply, including being reprimanded for leaning on a table. When I politely asked if we could add one additional table (at a cost, if at all possible)), I was also met with a raised voice. It was a simple question. I wasn't demanding or accusatory, but he became extremely defensive. Throughout setup, it felt as though we were being closely monitored rather than supported. To be fair, the venue honored every part of our agreement, and I appreciate that. However, hospitality is about more than fulfilling a contract. On such an important day, I hoped for a little flexibility, warmth, and kindness. Because of that experience, I personally would have a hard time recommending the venue, despite the beautiful facility and wonderful staff.

Had the worst interaction on the phone. I called was friendly and the "gentleman " that answered…read morerefused to give me his name. I wanted information to have gathering for 150 guest. I can't imagine how terrible the service would be if we started out like this He was terrible !!! If I could give negative stars I would

On the 10th of May my bride and I got married at The Clarke Estate, and it was such a memorable…read moreevent, one that we will remember for the rest of our lives. You hear of horror stories from event planners, and venues, and it's true that a-hundred things can go wrong, but in our case; everything went well, and according to plan. It went smoothly because of a few individuals and we would like to recognize them starting with Ari whom we met with to plan everything, and Ryan who made it happen the day of, along with another gentleman whom I can't recall his name (apologies). Blessings from Frank and Ashley Ramirez

As photographers (@galicia.studios) we had the honor to photograph at the Clarke Estate. This venue…read moreincluded lots of green open fields , Spanish inspired buildings, and twinkle fairy lights that make this venue a dream location and ideal for your wedding. We would love to photograph here again if the opportunity presented itself & we definitely recommend this venue ! We've added some of our portrait work located at the Clarke Estate!

The owner is highly rude and very unprofessional. So sad when oweners act this way. Not sure why…read morethey feel so entitled.

Armond is Amazing!! He turned my large jacuzzi into a dance floor that we also used as the altar…read morefor my backyard wedding for my son in October. I can't begin to explain that this was truly necessary for space usage but he came and and built the focal point of the night. He is timely, professional and rolled with a change I needed to make about adding a separate dance floor on the grass too. He is a nice man and easy to do business with- very knowledgeable and skilled. You need to RUN, don't walk, to hire him for any of your party needs. When I found him, there was no one around doing what he did due to the pandemic - he made our backyard wedding happen! You won't regret it!!

Best martini in town! Drinks were not good before sitting in his section. Highly recommend.read more

This was my first time at Luminarias and my experience could not have been better. The bartender,…read moreKirby, was fantastic! Our Drinks, food, view, and service were all a 10/10. Will definitely be back!

Great spot for a Friday night dinner! They always have…read moredeals. The steak was delicious, the Friday dinner specials were a great value, and the atmosphere was lively without being overwhelming. After dinner, there's a dancing area that makes it easy to keep the night going. Great food, good energy, and a perfect place for a Friday night out. Parking can be a bit tough.