I was in NY for meeting and a wedding in Queens. The wedding was at Douglaston Manor and the service was fantastic and the food was good. They got 4 stars for the sense of humor our waiter had since we did not know too many people at the wedding read more

I have had 4 events at Douglaston Manor over the past 4 years and every year has been amazing!! The staff is absolutely wonderful and the food is great!! It's always hectic planning any kind of event but the staff there makes it so easy! Each year we have anywhere from 220-280 guests and not one of them have had a single complaint. They all rave about the food and how beautiful the place and grounds are. I would seriously recommend this place to anyone, it is truly a gem! Ask for Tom he is the BEST!! read more

New year's eve 2014! We went to Douglaston Manor's new year's eve party last night and had a great time. Here are my comments: No vallet parking and with all parking down the big hill, not good! And there were two guys dressed in vallet parking uniforms who said we needed to park ourselves, they didn't "know what's going on". Great tasting food, although the cocktail hour could have had a few more items. Steak and lobster was delicious but what happened to the butter sauce? No one had any. The penne ala vodka tasted a little off. Can't describe it but... Don't like chocolate cake so would have liked another option but by that time I was so full of champagne anyway it didn't matter :) No Captain Morgan so my husband drank rum and coke and the bartender would not go get a bottle of champagne so I could have some prior to the "champagne toast". That was the only time I went to the bar for my drinks. After that we had an exceptional waiter, "Joe" who was extremely attentive and managed to keep my champagne flowing all night! Thanks Joe! The crowd was mixed and at some times the dance floor was a bit over crowded, but in general the place was not. The attire was formal but some people came in jeans or clubbing attire which definitely was not appropriate. The dj was pretty good but personally I like more current dance/house music but he has to cater to a varied crowd so.... One last comment to Douglaston Manore, fix those chandeliers in the glass room (not sure what it's called). Some bulbs were out, some were dimmer than others and pretty much all the shades were crooked. It's all about the details. But the other Christmas decor was beautiful, especially the entry way with the tree and soldiers. And I called ahead of time to see if we could bring our 5 year old son and I was told children were not allowed, well low and behold.... There were kids there and then I was told they were allowed. Under 12, $75 . That annoyed me a little but since I didn't have to pay a sitter it was ok. We would defiantly go back. It was a great time. While I put some negative comments, the overall experience as great. read more

We just had our second event at Douglaston Manor, and the service and event space were even BETTER than last year. They have recently done some work on the patio and updated the plants/furniture, and it was a wonderful experience. Thomas and Chris took the time to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. The food is fantastic, the service is top notch, and the event space was phenomenal. We'll book again for next year! read more

Beautiful venue, great staff and a perfect location for a wedding. Banquet manager Anthony was especially helpful and great to work with. He has great attention to detail and organizes everything just as you want. read more

I just had my wedding there on Oct 12th. I am shocked by all the negative reviews. By far this place has impressed me by the service. From the moment we started with the banquet manager Anthony up to the night of the reception everything was amazing. During the reception everytime I was done with my drink I had another waiting. My wife was well taken care of by the bridal assistant. From my family to my friends they said the food and place was amazing. I don't know what happened with those other reviews but it seems like those brides and guests were idiots. Douglaston Manor is an impecable place to have your event at. The scenary is amazing and the food was amazing as well. Don;t listen to those other reviews there wrong. Douglaston Manor is amazing. read more

We had our wedding at Douglaston Manor in June of 2015. The Douglaston Manor is a gorgeous European style mansion located on a golf course. The staff are wonderful, the facilities top notch, and the cost reasonable. We instantly knew that Douglaston was a step above the rest of the NYC venues we had visited. We wanted to have an outdoor ceremony on premises, and the outdoor ceremony space at Douglaston is beautiful. Fortunately, we had a sunny day, but Douglaston also provides an indoor "in case of rain" ceremony space at no extra cost. Banquet manager Anthony Calogero was particularly great to work with from the first visit through the wedding ceremony. He was attentive and helpful during meetings, and answered all emailed questions within a day. He genuinely cared for our event and made every effort to meet our requirements and special requests, such as scheduling an early arrival for first look photos, providing tours for a couple of our vendors, and last minute dinner seating updates. Our only negative feedback is that our phone number was distributed to all Douglaston's affiliated vendors, and several of those vendors proceeded to call daily for several months. In all, Douglaston was the best venue we could possibly have celebrated our wedding. Our guests commented that the space was breathtaking, the food was delicious, and the venue was classy. We would schedule another event here in a heartbeat. read more

This review is solely based on my initial visit to the Douglaston Manor. My fiance and I have seen about 5 wedding venues prior to the Douglaston Manor. It was a difficult choice choosing a venue because although other places were just as beautiful, they seemed as though they did not care that we are about to spend thousands of dollars. Some of those visits took 10 minutes and others took 20. The visit at Douglaston Manor was about an hour. The manager Anthony did a great job being detailed with his tour and painting the picture from start to finish. We were sold immediately, he made this choice very easy for us. We felt confident the service on our wedding day will be just as great. This place has a lot to offer, from pricing, timing of the venue & more outdoor scenery for photos. I will provide an update after my wedding in October 2016. read more

I have had many, many parties at many different venues and have never complained before until now, but we recently had my daughter's college graduation party at The Douglaston Manor. The food was good, but nothing else was. The service was awful. I brought 8 bags of centerpieces, decorations, etc and NOTHING was put on any of the tables. The staff was more concerned about putting water and rolls out. My family and I had to run around trying to find eveyrthing and then put it on all the tables ourselves, as guests were coming in. My daughter missed the big moment of entering the room to see it all decorated. Instead she witnessed me sweating and very angry. At the final meeting I specifically told them of my daughter's certain food allergies, and they were totally disregarded. Not enough chairs were at certain tables, and had to ask several times for two highchairs, even after giving the floor plan two days earlier with all the decorations clearly labeled. My daughter wasn't even given a piece of her own cake and had to ask several times. I asked for a cup of tea and was handed a tea bag, with no cup or water. I paid for extra plates of cookies and they weren't put out until I mentioned it and the guests were already leaving. They basicially took a handful of cookies and threw them on the plates. This party was definately NOT worth the money I paid for the service that was received. The bartender was extremely rude to my guests and there was no bottled beer, only pitchers of watered down beer, even though I paid for a full open bar. When we questioned it, we were told we didn't pay for it, even though we did. All of the staff, including the the Maitre d' were very young and very inexperienced. The all looked extremely miserable and did not take an interest at all. I am only glad this wasn't a wedding. I sent a letter to management, right after the party, but still have never gotten a response back. Please do not have your party there, they only care about booking the party and getting the deposit. I for one will never recommend The Douglaston Manor to anyone ever. read more

I've been holding my school end-term parties and retirement dinner here for years. It's always wonderful. The banquet rooms are so beautiful. The service is terrific and the food is really good! Thomas, the manager, is always so warm and friendly to me and always makes sure I am happy with everything. Everyone always raves about my parties! looking forward to the next one! Marilyn read more

Amazing place and staff!! I booked the conservatory room for my daughters Sweet 16, and it did not disappoint. A special thank you to Chris (aka Linus) for making the event run sooo smoothly and perfect ( and for the constant drinks!!) and Carlos. They were very professional and was very attentive to detail, which I loved. The food was great and the chocolate fountain was to die for! The night was a great success and I can not thank them enough. I definitely recommend this place!! And will look forward to booking future events there! read more

I had my wedding at Douglaston Manor on October 12, 2014. I loved the venue and loved how our day came out. Anthony Calogero is the one who welcomed us (on an unannounced trip to the venue), showed us around and worked with us every step of the way. While planning a wedding of almost 200 guests and within 3 months; things can become hectic. I can honestly say everything worked out great on the day of the wedding with absolutely no concerns. Guests who arrived earlier than the cocktail hour received great service. They were greeted with drinks and soon the cocktail hour began with a lot of food to choose from. We were happy that we were able to add some Latin options into our menu. We actually had a guest who thought the cocktail hour food was the meal for the night (buffet style). Our maitre d and wedding attendant, Lisa were very attentive in keeping things on schedule, guided us through the nights events, they made sure we ate and had our drinks coming. Our guests have reported positive feedback and I believe they were being honest. In reading this review as a potential guest at this venue, I do hope you have a good time. If for some reason it does not turn out as fantastic as our night was, it may have something to do with the planning or vendors of the event, and not directly Douglaston Manor, the venue and staff. As the bride and the groom (the people who spend the most time and headache in planning what we hope to be a perfect party and unfortunately an expensive event) I can tell you we had a great time. We thank Douglaston Manor for the historic venue, beautiful scenery and great staff. We thank our vendors (florist, photographer, DJ and MC) who executed the party just as we wanted. read more

We got married at Douglaston Manor in May 2016. It was so amazing!! Anthony Calogero, our Banquet Manager was so helpful and great during the entire year of planning. He gave us very helpful tips, he did not steer us wrong!! I have to say that my bridal attendant, Lisa, was an angel!! She went far and beyond for my husband and I to feel relaxed, calm and HAPPY! I felt like I had known her for years!! She really, truly made our special day, extra amazing!! Mike, our Maître D was really great also. He took care of all the "behind-scene" things, and made sure everything went perfectly. All of the guests told me later that it was a flawless event and we had a wonderful time!!! I love that we choose the Douglaston Manor and I really appreciate all the staff - especially Anthony, Lisa and Mike! read more

When I started planning our wedding I agonized for days and weeks over where we could have our wedding reception. I'll admit at first I wasn't sold on Douglaston Manor, but once we went to meet with their staff we were completely confident! First of all we worked with Anthony who was awesome. He was worked with us every step of the way, and was beyond accommodating. Any time I had a question or concern I could email him and he was very prompt in getting back to me. You really can tell he isn't about making the commission, he really is there to help you have the event you want to have. Second, the price could not be beat. I don't like talking money in detail, but this was worth every penny, and was quite reasonable for a venue in the NYC area. I also greatly appreciated that there were no last minute tack on's to rack up the bill (no extra "administration fee" or valet parking fee, it was all included with base price). I waited to write this review until after our wedding, I wanted to be able to write about the day of as well. The food all night was BEYOND amazing! I greatly enjoyed everything I ate (and I did get to eat at my own wedding!), and everyone I've spoken to has been raving about the food since then. Our Bridal attendant Lisa was a GOD SEND. She was amazing. She was with us all night. I told her when we arrived that I wanted to get pictures done as quickly as possible (it was snowing and I wanted to enjoy our cocktail hour!) and I basically already knew where I wanted to do our photos. She got us and the photographers everywhere we wanted to go, kept us on time, reapplied my lipstick throughout the night, and most importantly kept us hydrated! When we got to cocktail hour someone stepped on my dress and ripped the hem off! Lisa had made one plate, she literally took me just outside, grabbed some pins, reassured me, and temporarily fixed my dress while I ate my plate of cocktail hour food and you wouldn't have known once she finished that anything happened. She made sure we were fed and had drinks at all times. She also made sure we had ten minutes to ourselves before we made our official entrance to the reception. I could not have been more thankful for that. She also fixed all of the guys in our wedding party (including my husbands!) pocket squares and boutonnières. At the end of the night Lisa and our Maitre D (Carlos, who was also great) made sure we had all of our things packed up, loaded us up with all of our leftover wedding cake and all our things into the Lyft we got. From start to finish our experience was amazing with everyone at Douglaston Manor. My only regret is that we can't get married again and have this party all over again! However we will definitely still be coming back when possible for any other big events we can have! read more

We had our wedding reception at the Douglaston Manor on July 11. I'll break down my review into PROs and CONs. PROs: -Bridal showcases and our private tasting before booking were fantastic. -Leading up to the wedding, though we worked with three different banquet managers during the planning period (one retired and one had a family emergency), I always recieved prompt responses and a sense that the staff was very willing to answer any questions I had. -The final banquet manager we worked with (Michael) only started working with us about a month before the event, but he made me feel confident in his ability and willingness to make our event wonderful. -We were able to rework how rooms were organized so we ended up using a banquet room and a half (all of the Bella Vista and part of the Romantica Contessa). Our reason was because we loved the view of the Bella Vista room, but it had very low ceilings and didn't want dancing in there. We opened a row of huge doors that were on a far wall to open up part of the Romantica Contessa room with high ceilings and really gave us a TON of extra space. They were very willing to make it work just like i was asking for. -When we dropped off all the accessories for the reception (centerpieces that I made, place cards, decor, etc.), Michael made sure he fully understood how to utilize each before I left. -My bridal attendant the day of the wedding was amazing. It was very hot and sunny out, and she made sure to constantly offer me a drink and ask if i needed anything. She was fantastic. -Michael was very helpful the day of the wedding as well. Any issues or questions/comments we had, he was very willing to answer or adjust things. (for example, he noticed that we were greeting guests during the pasta course, so when we returned to our seat, he brought us a new pasta since ours had gotten cold) -Food tasted good. Cocktail hour got great reviews from guests (since I was taking pictures at this point) -Our room was BEAUTIFUL, with a wall full of windows that overlook the golf course AND the city skyline. -We were able to take pictures on the golf course (though the staff didn't seem so happy at that request) and those ended up being our favorite. -"One Event at a Time" We were the only event going on (but please see CONs for how it wasn't quite as great as it sounds). CONs: -Food presentation of salad left a lot to be desired. We picked a very simple caesar salad, and it was on a tiny little plate and guests barely got any. -The room (Bella Vista) got VERY warm and Michael did not seem to be able to fix the A/C. -If you go with the cake that comes with the cost, LOOK INTO UPGRADES and be VERY specific. The cake does not come with fondant or really ANY modern cake extras. I wish I would have upgraded, because I was not happy with the buttercream cake we chose from a picture shown to us. It was not very attractive (but did taste good, and presentation on the plate with the cannoli and fruit was very pretty). -The biggest con is the fact that though we were the only event that afternoon, there was clearly an event that evening that was much grander than ours (a huge Alice in Wonderland themed party). It actually did have multiple effects on our wedding. The first issue is that they were setting it up AROUND our event. For example, our table of place cards had a HUGE ALice in Wonderland clock and action figure things behind it. My guests were thoroughly confused. In addition, as stated above, it was a VERY hot day. The week before the wedding, we arranged with Michael to have another room available to guests during cocktail hour (the other part of the Romantica Contessa room that we weren't using for the reception) so they didn't have to sit out in the heat if the didn't want to (especially elderly guests). The day of the event, no staff told me, but that room was never offered and never available. Only when I went into that room to take pictures, did I learn that that room was being used to make centerpieces for that night. So though "One Event at a TIme' is not a lie they tell, they should also tell you that if the event AFTER yours is bigger than yours, you're probably going to fall to the wayside in one way or another. All in all, I was happy with the event, but it definitely could have been smoother. If given the opportunity, I would have my wedding there again, but I would speak up more as issues arose. read more

I can't say enough about the venue and staff at the Douglaston Manor at my daughters wedding. I truly could not have asked for more. First the facility was lovely. A beautiful old building with great architectural details and wonderfully restored. Adored the huge marble fireplace in the main room! There were many charming spots in the building perfect for wedding photos and although it snowed the brave couple took many photos outdoors in front of the fountain and on the terrace with the twinkling city lights in the background. Anthony the Banquet Manager helped us plan the day and was extremely charming and helpful with all the details. Carlos the Maitre D' was excellent in supervising everything with great attentiveness. And Lisa the Bridal Attendant deserves a round of applause. She was incredible all evening taking care of the bride and groom. She even mended a rip in the bridal gown! The food was excellent! The stations at the cocktail hour and passed hors d'oeuvres were delicious and plentiful. I had the Chateaubriand as an entree which was cooked to perfection and excellent. All of the guests commented on the food and the fantastic wait staff. We ended the party with a Viennese Hour which drew a long line and people walking away with plates heaped with sweets. I truly could not have asked for more. Thank you everyone at the Douglaston Manor for a lovely, lovely evening that I will think of often with fond memories. read more

While the venue and rooms are beautiful my husband and I were EXTREMELY upset and unhappy with the service and QUALITY we received for our wedding yesterday, Sept. 19th. The food for the most part was horrible and don't even ask about the terrible wait staff we had. Last time I checked, it's not up to the BRIDE AND GROOM to go to their guests' tables to see if everything was okay and to inform them of what was available to them by means of drinks and certain food items. I don't know what happened to the quality of this place from when we first planned our reception a couple of month ago to the actual day but the entire day was ruined by both the blah food and the crap staff. Anytime we brought anything to the attention of the maitre'd we got yessed to death and were assured he "would look into that immediately" but in the end no problem was resolved. I had a few VEGAN guests and made special requests for their dinner entrees, to be told by Anthony Calogero the banquet manager that the "chef" (and I use the term loosely) would prepare tofu with vegetables. Great! I thought the problem for these guests would be solved....until they had to ask their waitstaff like five times for this entree, and when it was finally brought to them it was two slabs of tofu grilled and a couple of broccoli stalks. REALLY? To add insult to injury when asked about why it was so plain one of my guests was handed a bottle of soy sauce for her to "season" her dish and was told that the "chef said the bride requested to make it as plain as possible." WHAT?? Forget the penne a la vodka --- tasted like a crap jar sauce. "Roasted" red potatoes -- some raw and ALL were bland, hard little hockey pucks. Rest of the food average at best. Wedding cake was NOT the one I ordered and filling of it was wrong too, and it wound up tasting like a supermarket bakery cake.....this is what I spent thousands of dollars for? I got a lame apology and was told it was the baker who "dropped the ball" on several orders this weekend and that they wouldn't be using their services anymore. Well....that doesn't really help ME out now, does it?? Thanks for ruining THAT part too Douglaston Manor. Wait staff didn't give a damn about our guests, never refilled water or soft drink glasses, served cake WITHOUT coffee initially, and when they DID serve coffee it was bitter and stale!! On several occasions we complained that the air conditioning was not working properly either and that never really got addressed. Many guests removed jackets and ties because they were not very comfortable. Lastly, I was assured of the facility's wifi capability as I did not have a DJ for the entire length of my party. I was relying on satellite radio to take over when my DJ left. Well of course they couldn't get that working either, and if I didn't have some CDs on hand THAT would have been ruined as well. Raising these complaints to them the day after they wouldn't do anything to make it right. So, thanks for NOTHING Douglaston Manor, except for successfully ruining my special day that I can never get back. Don't let this happen to YOU, folks. read more

This place was very impressive. Came here for a wedding reception and was amazed by the decor and the food. Decent place and beautiful. Pricey though but worth it. The staff members were great and I give them two thumbs up. Although, little weird during daytime how you can get a clear view of the golf course, but other than that it's a great place. read more

There is something weird about this place. They seem a little unorganized. I think they refill soda bottles with the bar tap. It is too syrupy and flat. They are cheap here and food not good either. read more

They absolutely blew it on New Year's Eve. Overpriced New Years Eve ticket for what was supposed to be a five course meal. The total quantity served could have easily fit in an appetizer dish. As if that had not been bad enough, the entree was not served until 25 minutes to midnight. While the music was good and they had a decent cocktail hour, the fact that the food was insultingly scarce and extremely late in coming out, we weren't even able to enjoy the open bar--not exactly fun to drink on an empty stomach. They totally missed the mark on this occasion. read more

We went there for their Thanksgiving buffet. In a word, disgusting. What they called prime rib was nothing but un-trimmed fat and sinew that was barely chewable. The ham was not much different. The vegetables were undercooked, flavorless and hard. Maybe the golf course is OK, but you can get a better meal at a garbage dump. read more

I have attended two weddings there over the past 8 years (one this month) and although the atmosphere appears nice and the setting is classy, I was afraid to eat "some" of the food as it looks and smells like its been sitting out overnight. The choice of herdorves was really terrible. I say "some of the food" because the entree's were very good and fresh and hot. However, some of the wait staff just did not come across as having clean cloths or knowledge about what they are serving. I would not have my wedding here because the food is unpredictable and service is slow. Soda was left out for hours on the table and went flat. Food service employees for weddings should be in clean pressed clothes and be educated on food service hygene. The valet staff were very good. I would like to give it two stars but hesitate. read more

I used to be an employee here and i don't like writing negative reviews but i need to bring awareness to this!!! its been going on for far too long !! first of all DO NOT GIVE TOM The GM extra tip money thinking its going to go to the bridal attendant or the captain of the party !!!TOM likes to scam PEOPLE and Personally its not fair STEALING OTHER PEOPLES TIP MONEY WHEN THEY WORKED SOOO HARD FOR IT !PLEASE Do NOT be FOOLED !! If you want to tip the captain /waiters /bridal attendant i RECOMMEND giving it to them personally!!!He Is a RAT IN DISGUISE !!!!!!!!! read more

Brides beware i have a wedding in 25 days and regret booking this venue....DO NOT BOOK ANY WEDDINGS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

My friend had their wedding here and it was a mess. The servers were making fun of my friend, the manager was screaming at him, the food was the most disgusting thing I've ever tasted, and the place itself was disgusting. Very dirty, it smelled, and they had stuff from other weddings all over the place. They were very unprofessional with the bride, groom, and their guest. It was so sad to see the wedding being held in such a horrible place. Please read reviews before going here. It's outdated, the staff and management are mean and disrespect people, and the food is the worst. read more

I went to Douglaston Manor in my venue search. It's a nice place, but when I filled out the intake interview, there was a box that asked me if I wanted outside vendors to contact me. I checked "no". However, I still had several vendors contact me and it was quite annoying. I was disappointed that the venue would disrespect my decision. the ceremony and cocktail space are nice, but the ballroom needs a bit of updating. read more

I had my wedding here, the process of planning it initially was great with Bill. Two weeks before the wedding they told me Bill no longer worked for them, they waited until I called and was not getting responses from him to let me know this. I will start with the positives, the price is very great and reasonable for a wedding venue, the actual venue is gorgeous, the outside and inside are amazing, the bridal suite is beautiful, and Brooke at the front is great. Every person at my wedding said the food was AMAZING. I got to the venue to take pictures and my father in law did a tab for people who came early, I asked if those people did not see us taking pictures since we were doing a grand entrance, when I got there they were all over the venue as if it was an early cocktail hour. I walked past the room of where the main reception was several times and the doors were open. I nicely asked for them to close them since it is supposed to be a surprise to the guests as the reveal the room. (I have been to many weddings and this is always how it is, also I was promised this is how it would go) They NEVER closed the doors for me but yessed me to death. From across the room when I was walking by this room I saw my cake, I asked the bridal attendent to check on it because it didnt look like what I ordered. (Keep in mind they have you pick out of a book) I chose 4 tiers, this one was 3. Their rationale was because I only had 100 guests this is what I get, too bad. But then a)why have us choose and b)tell me that 18 months before when I book it so I can budget for the cake I want. I had bookmarks made with information for the donation we did as the favor, I looked into the room from the bridal suite and they were all upside down on the table, it looked like garbage, so my maid of honor had to go and fix all of them quickly before the guests got into the reception. Then as I was watching around during cocktail hour my Maitre'd decided to SHOW THE VENUE while my wedding was going on! This is disgusting and unprofessional. Half the times my maitre'd and bridal attendent were nowhere to be found, there was even one point that we were done with pictures and supposed to go to the bridal suite but were stuck upstairs and didnt know if we should really be searching around for the bridal suite on our own but we waited about 10 minutes and just went ourselves, so ridiculous. I had a memorial candle that was supposed to be lit and I had to REMIND THEM to light the candle! I was also told there would be two bars and there wasn't, there ended up being only one. All of these things seem minor but when you expect your 30,000 dollar day thats so important to you and things are wrong its disappointing. I would recommend this place for a sweet 16 or smaller party but definately not a wedding. read more

I am a former employee at the Douglaston Manor. I was a worker here for about 4 years and I can tell you this place is awful. THEY POUR CHEAP LIQUOR INTO EXPENSIVE BOTTLES.....Thats what we used to do at my frat house in college. The workers drink directly from the pitchers which are then put right back under the sink and are used to pour guests drinks. In addition, all the ice cream bars or dessert displays are not fresh. They reuse all the toppings and place them in the same nasty containers that haven't been washed in god knows how long. DO NOT BOOK ANY EVENT HERE. read more

This is the Thank You note we sent to the Douglaston Manor after our daughter's wedding. To Our Wonderful Douglaston Manor Family, We just finished watching our daughter's wedding video. It reminded us of the incredibly wonderful job all of you did in making her wedding celebration perfect! From the time we first met up to the day of the wedding, you always made us feel like we were family and you did everything to make our daughter's wedding a dream come true! As my daughter and her husband live in New Mexico, it was up to us to plan everything. Your help and guidance throughout the process was invaluable. The Douglaston Manor is the perfect setting for an elegant affair! Thanks to Claudia, the decor is impeccable! She has spent countless hours finding exactly the right decorative pieces and creating the most beautiful floral arrangements both inside the Manor and outside in the gardens! Thanks to Guarino, the food is phenomenal! He coordinates with the chef to be sure that every dish is prepared perfectly! He and Claudia are constantly surveying everything to ensure that all at the Douglaston Manor is perfect! Thanks to Chris, the service is flawless! From day one, Chris treated us as though we were his only clients. He spent countless hours with us, sharing his expertise and helping to insure that we made the best decisions for our daughter's wedding! The cocktail hour was incredible! As per Chris' suggestion to us, we included the sushi bar in the cocktail hour and it was the piece de resistance! The dinner was wonderful followed by the cake, chocolate fountain, and espresso and cordials bar. Our guests were blown away by the entire affair! We cannot thank you enough for making this day one that our daughter and her husband will never forget! We highly recommend the Douglaston Manor to anyone planning any event! It created a perfect memory for our daughter and her husband and every guest who attended the affair! Thank you again for everything you did to create the perfect wedding. read more

We just had our wedding at Douglaston Manor on 9/13/2014 and we have to say it was a dream come true. Future brides and grooms save time and stress and just go straight to see Anthony. He took care of everything and our only job was to enjoy the perfect wedding he set up for us. Also the bridal attendant Lisa was amazing.. They both made sure we have the perfect fairy tale wedding.. It was a dream come true.. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.. Nicoletta & Chris read more

Had our wedding here and it was the most amazing experience we could of asked for! Everyone was accommodating throughout the entire process. During a really stressful time Tony, the director there, made it an easier process. Highly recommended! They went through renovations and many changes in the past few years. The food is very good as opposed to some older reviews in which don't reflect the recent changes.... I believe they changed some chefs, cooking staff, etc. read more

I recently attended a function here. It was just okay. The room was very nice and so is the outside area. The dinner food was nothing special (the only plus was the ice cream bar), the linens were dirty, and there were fruit flies in the bathroom. The cocktail hour food was very good, though. read more

Claudia, the owner, Anthony the Banquet Manager and Franco, the executive chef were the team that made our beautiful milestone birthday cocktail party a success. Their willingness to pay attention to detail and ensure that everything we wanted for our soirée went off without a hitch was remarkable. The Terrace Room was beautifully decorated as was the Patio with the rolling hills of the golf course and the beautiful Manhattan skyline. It was a perfect evening. Our guests were not only thrilled with the vibe of the venue but also with the phenomenal food and outstanding service. Thank you to the team under Claudia's leadership for making our event so special. read more

Michael DiMaggio, Banquet Manager, Douglaston Manor We cannot say enough about Michael, our Banquet Manager. When we first visited the Douglaston Manor, Michael greeted us with warmth and enthusiasm. He showed us around the venue and explained the various rooms and the settings available. We explained to him that this was not an easy decision and we needed some input and assistance. He took his time and went through the explaination of what a wedding there would entail. Michael and Claudia provided a package which convinced us to choose this as our wedding venue. Each visit only increased our respect for him as he exhibited professionalism in his approach with a personal touch. He presided over every aspect of the proceedings on the wedding day. Miraculously, it all came together as Michael had assured us. He was there every step of the way. We cannot express our thanks to him enough. With Michael there it was a magnificent wedding and we are grateful to him. We would recommend Michael without hesitation. read more

We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in June. Carlos was our Banquet Manager and was particularly accoomodating - he went far beyond what he had to, to ensure that everyone had a fabulous time and got home safely. The food was plentiful and there was sufficient variety in both the appetizers and the main selections. The terrace room was lovely, and there was a veranda outside that some guests enjoyed; the only thing to be aware of is that other events may be going on -- you may want to find out about other parties so that the noise doesn't overshadow yours. The Douglaston is accessible for those with special needs. read more

Our wedding 7-11-15 at the Douglaston Manor was fantastic. A beautiful place inside and out. Clean, floors shining, decorations beautiful , furniture gorgeous. The staff was wonderful, Michale DiMaggio our banquet manager ran the wedding perfectly. Everything i asked from him and his staff was done. bridal attendent perfect. Waiters friendly and helpful with smiles. Dinner excellent, wedding cake delicious. we had gone to many mansions all over the island before we decided on this one, because it was a clean beautiful building not falling apart on the outside like the others. All in all from booking the place a year and half ago to phone calls, to meetings, never a problem it all went smoothly. read more

I attended a communion here this Saturday and the service and food was wonderful. I was very pleased with the level of professionalism. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. we has a large cocktail hour which thanks to the beautiful weather we had the pleasure of being on the larger patio. Lounge furniture and pretty tables outside with the pretty view of the golf course and food that didn't seem to end. i was very pleased. for dinner i ordered the steak which was i have to say the best i have had in a while!! Douglaston manor did a great job. whatever your doing, keep doing it. 2 thumbs up read more

My fiance and I toured this place when we were looking for a venue for our wedding and reception. Overall I would say the price is very good- it was lower than just about anywhere else we looked- but I was not impressed by the appearance or professionalism of the venue. The manager was quite late to meet us, and did not seem to have any idea who we were or why we were there although it was a scheduled appointment. He was polite and friendly though. The level of maintenance of the building is a big issue. When you drive up, you are greeted by a cheap folding chair and wood box of keys smack in front of the entrance. In the lobby, a light fixture fitting was dangling from the ceiling (not dangerous, just unattractive). Cardboard beer cases were piled in plain sight of the reception room, and I saw stains on the carpet. Overall, this does not give the impression of a venue that has attention to detail or knows how a good event should look and feel. Maybe good if you're on a budget, but otherwise I'd look around some more. read more

Came to their new years eve party. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. For some reason they did not have our reservation. After searching for our reservation for a few minutes and coordinating with staff, we were told not to worry. We were greeted by more members of staff that I'd assume was upper management /ownership. Very very nice, sweet, and accommodating people. While waiting, we saw a worker get a table from storage with a tablecloth which was most likely ours. They charged my card and took our picture and off we went to our own table, all the while they were apologizing for misplacing our reservation. We were seated somewhat in the middle of a walkway, since we weren't scheduled to be there when they designed the floor plans. This led to some issues. We felt as if we were forgotten about by the wait staff for most of the night. While the management came to check on us more than enough times, the wait staff had to be constantly reminded to serve us, by both myself and management. It seemed as if we were always last to be served and never by the same server. After a half hour wait for our entree albeit everyone seemed to be waiting, just us a little longer than most, I realized I was left without a fork. After telling the server that brought me the food I did not have a fork he told me ok and he would return with one. As I saw many other servers bring forks to other tables, which led me to believe they're was some sort of fork shortage, no server came close to our table. I watched as the server that I told I didn't have a fork went back and forth bringing other tables food forks and drinks. Half way through he returned to let me know he "hadn't forgotten." Really? My cold food seemed to disagree. Food was really good despite this. Filet mignon was so tender I could cut it with a butter knife. I should know because I had to do just that since they "ran out of steak knives." Music wasn't very good. Crowd was nice, late 20s to early 60s. Room designs were good, 2 seperate dining areas met in the middle with the dj and dance floor. So no one was seated too close to the dj. We enjoyed our experince and thank you so much to the staff. We plan to be back for wedding details :). read more

I had my bridal shower at the Douglaston Manor last month and it was absolutely perfect. I didn't see the hall until the day of my party because my parents had set it all up. It was beyond my expectations. The food was so delicious and well-presented. The place was so beautiful, spacious and clean. The waitresses were very respectful, attentive and welcoming. They had candles lit around the hall creating beautiful ambiance and a warm, inviting atmosphere. They had even personalized the dinner menu with our names on it! We had very special demands that they were more than happy to meet. With 100 guests at our party, it was very private and intimate, you wouldn't even tell that their were two other parties going on! All my guests raved about how beautiful it was and how good the food was. A BIG thank you to Kathy and her wonderful staff for being such a great help, so nice and accommodating. Thank you for making my night unforgettable! We would definitely use this hall for any future parties we have. read more