Definitely give Lemp Grand Hall a glance when planning an event or wedding! I attended their Rock'n'Roll New Years Eve party, which I will never attend again, but the venue itself was not bad at all.
One of the best things about the Grand Hall is their grand parking lot across the street... nothing worse than having to walk a mile in heels or a nice dress when trying to get to an event or reception. They own a huge lot that fits plenty of cars, and is easy to get in and out of -- huge plus in my book. The setup of the actual venue is pretty cool, too. Once inside, you're directed into an elevator that takes you to the main floor, and although parts of it look pretty old school (big fireplace with corny mantle and super old chairs) the event space as a whole is pretty stellar. They even have the original hard maple floors still intact! They say the space can hold 30-200 people, and the huge outdoor patio and gazebo helps with that (it's also a great solution for people who smoke.) Lots of folks were out there on NYE and it looked like there were space heaters spread out.
The food at the buffet was A-OK! Any food on a buffet typically freaks me out a little bit but the pastas were so good, the salads fresh and delicious, and the prime rib was a little tough but definitely worthy. If you're going to plan something here and want food specifics, shoot me a note and I'll tell you what stood out and what should be ignored. :)
Bathroom facilities are nice but SMALL - ladies, prepare to be awkwardly smashed behind the door while you wait your turn. There's a good amount of space for a band and a dance floor. Round tables everywhere make the place scream "hell-ooooo, this is a wedding reception!" which you may or may not like. Overall it's just a place I consider worthy of a visit if you're planning something big.
Great spot that I never even considered an option! Their NYE party kind of blew but the space itself is alright with me. read more