Best place in Oakland. The staff is fantastic!!! Been coming for years. Will continue toread more

My girlfriend and I celebrated our birthdays here and had a good time. I ordered a mimosa flight…read morethat was $25. The flight was delicious and was enough to share lol. We're both lightweights. Lol. We had chicken salads and everything was really good! Our server was really sweet but I don't recall her name. The location sits on the marina in Jack London Square right where the ferry docks. Really enjoyed our visit.

Excellent location and service by the City of Oakland. The staff--Tanya, Tommy and Lisa--are…read morecordial and quick to respond. The earliest time to set up is 11am, so we set up cocktail hour outside on the patio while we finished setting up inside. Catering: Guadalajara Restaurant & Tacos El Dragon (https://www.guadalajaraoakland.com) Cake: Noland's Cake Shop (https://www.nolandscakes.com) Bar: Hugo's Bar Service (https://www.thumbtack.com) Mariachi: Los Aventureros De Oakland (https://www.facebook.com/aventureros.de.oakland) DJ: DJ Vetz (https://www.djvetz.com) Flowers: Belle Flower: (https://www.belle-flower.com) Piedmont Party Rentals: (https://piedmontparty.com)

We used this venue for my baby shower and it was absolutely amazing! The rental process is pretty…read morestraight forward, easy access and parking! Armando was a great help! The forest/woods vibes and rustic ambiance was perfect for our Valhalla-Viking theme. Venue provided tables and chairs and made sure the kitchen and bathrooms were cleaned and ready to go!

I have been to two events athis place and I enjoyed both of them. Love the open layout love how you…read morecould have multiple parties going at the same time multiple DJs.I would make more than one bathroom. That's the only negative thing I will say it but overall it's a great event. Space.

I was here for their Marche event. The space is light and airy, conveniently located, and has…read moredifferent levels to accommodate many different types of events.

We recently attended a Quinceañera here. Bright and large…read morecommunity room with lots of supporting rooms. held about 150 - love location in the woods. if you are think about hosting an event, this is a winner

Community centers remind me of the elderly, let's be real here, it's not always the sexiest place…read moreto throw a party. But, when done right, it's not a bad place to celebrate an occasion. I came here for my friend's baby's first birthday. In Korean culture, a baby's 1-year-old birthday is a HUUUUUGE deal. It's called a Doljanchi or a "DOL"--where the baby wears a hanbok (traditional dress) and there's a ritual (sort of a fortune telling) where a bunch of innocuous objects are placed in front of the baby, ex. a string, a gavel, a coin, a brush, etc. And when the baby picks up the object, say a gavel, then s/he will become a judge...something like that. It's all in good fun. Ironically, the baby did in fact pick up the gavel, which is rare, usually babies pick up the coin or a string since it's lighter and easier to grab. I've seen pictures of my DOL and it's off the hook. There is a bunch of food, especially Korean duk and tons of fruit-- to represent prosperity and long-life. My grandparents (on my dad's side) were so proud to hold me in the photo-- I looked kinda miserable. In fact, I looked like a boy. The reason why DOLs are such a big deal is because traditionally in Korea, most babies didn't survive past their first year of life. Apparently, my mom told me that when I was 3 months old, I got really really sick, and was sick for another 3 months afterward and she was afraid that I wouldn't make it. Dramatic, right? So, when I turned one, she threw a huge party-- "a thankful relief," she said. That's why when I get sick as an adult, I get really sick because my immune system is basically shot. And it's really cute, even today, my mom freaks out when I get sick, because she remembers back to when I was a baby. And always gives me the motherly speech about sleeping more and drinking fluids..and it's one of the rare times I actually allow her to "take care of me." Heck, I think it's the only time I let anyone take care of me. Either way, the celebration was beautiful. So proud of my friend for being such an amazing mother/woman-- and she's really blessed to have such a beautiful child, who will forever love and adore her. Babies are the best, they need you like no other, and I absolutely love taking care of them.

First, I have not organized an event there so cannot speak for the event coordination team…read more I attended an event, everyone there was super friendly and helpful. The architecture is stunning!!! Also, I forgot an item there and when I returned for it, the staff knew exactly what I was taking about and directed me right to it. It looks like a beautiful space for office rentals or meeting space.

Great location - was there for a birthday party with a live band. The venue was spacious and…read morecomfortable despite having about 100 people at the event.

We came across this hidden gem of a space on a whim, while looking for a venue to host of our kids'…read morejoint birthday parties. The space is absolutely beautiful and a great blank canvas that doesn't need much decorating because it's got what some elders may call "good bones". The owners are really easy to work with and great at outlining all the details up front, so that you know what you are getting. And for the price, it's totally worth it! The space comes with tons of bells and whistles that you would normally pay extra for. That includes a sound system (for a DJ or you can use their Bluetooth and play your own music), light system, industrial fridge, microwave, a built-in selfie or Photo booth green wall, industrial trash cans, tables, and chairs galore. There's also free and plentiful parking located out back, which was a great built-in perk. There are so many things we loved about this space, including the barn door leading to a cute back patio. Great for creating indoor/outdoor space for guests. Ours used it to watch the trains going by, which was a big hit for the kids. The front of the venue is situated right near a loading dock/overhang area, which came decked out with lights and was perfect for our Piñata. There's also space adjacent the loading dock that worked perfectly for a jumper. We really enjoyed renting this space, and our guests absolutely loved it as well. It's the best space for any type of party or event, and worth every penny.

Was great while it lasted! Easy to book, accommodating, nice venue! Best wishes as you move…read moreforward and continue to serve the Bay Area!

What a beautiful venue for a formal wedding or reception, for us it was the icing on the cake for a…read moregrand ceremony. The atmosphere here is amazing with its old Lake Merritt antique flavor. We were greeted with class and charm by the staff at all times,and the food was delicious and the bar staff was very polite and welcoming. Located on the corner across from the lake in a nice neighborhood of Oakland. As for parking there was no problem with the street parking it was ample for a Saturday afternoon.

We went to a reception last night and it was absolutely beautiful!! What a perfect setting for a…read morecelebration!! Unbelievable panoramic views of Lake Merritt. Very clean and elegantly furnished. The food was good and the customer service was excellent. Highly recommend if planning a wedding or any type of celebration.

This venue is phenomenal and holds a special place in my heart. Chris helped me set up a surprise…read moreproposal here for my now-fiancé and it went exactly as I'd imagined. The space itself is beautiful -- high ceilings with great skylights, beautiful brick wall on one side, and every media capability you can think of including customizable lighting, sound, and 2 projectors. But as much as the venue was amazing, what really made the day magical was Chris. From my very first conversation with him I could tell that he was going to do everything in his power to make the proposal as perfect as possible. He provided every option, made great suggestions, and went above and beyond for me. I can truly say that I would not be engaged if it wasn't for Chris. I cannot thank him enough.

I highly recommend this venue! We rented it for a wedding reception of 125 people and start to…read morefinish had a great experience with the 1544 Events team. I have nothing negative to say- the space was beautiful, displayed artwork was beautiful, the bartenders, day-of staff, security guard were all so helpful and friendly to not only me as the bride but to ALL of our guests. We got a ton of compliments all night about what a cool space it was and that it was a perfect choice for our party. We worked closest with Stacy and she was phenomenal! She helped us throughout the year of planning and went above and beyond on numerous occasions to make sure our needs were met. We are so happy we chose this venue for our special day!!!

Attended a beautiful gala here tonight -- benefiting young people in the foster care system…read more The venue itself overlooks Lake Merritt and the terrace is incredibly spacious. There is a beautiful bar set up and the lighting is perfect for special events as it really sets the mood for a romantic ambiance. I see a lot of potential in what could be done here. Hope I get to return for another event hosted in this space. Views are gorgeous.

What a cool venue!! I came here for the Candlelight Tribute to BTS, which was hosted by FEVER. It…read morewas well organized and the staff were friendly. Clean interior and nice bathrooms. I can imagine this being an awesome place for remote start up companies to have a space for their team meetings... but it could also be an intimate wedding or engagement venue! It has the VERSATILITY! The rooftop terrace has a nice tiki bar and a view of Lake Merritt & the Oakland cityscape. I was impressed by the protected parking garage (with a really friendly parking attendant!). Very clean and it felt safe to park there.

The owner is always hospitable…read more I usually go to Taava kitchen. Today I was on my way to the beauty supply....on a quest for food before heading back home. I followed the sound of the live DJ and was pleased to find it was coming from a place I get food from a bit regularly. Chef Alreca's food is delicious! Thank you for the environment and the food and thank you to Forage for hosting this wonderful Chef. Will be following more of her.

Went by the reviews and was pleasantly surprised by the service, food and beer quality. There's…read morealways room for improvement starting from none alcoholic drinks through outside seating and shade, however place would get a solid 4 stars for outstanding service, beer in authentic mugs, mouth watering bratwurst, beads, sauerkraut snd pretzels. Pick your battle and try it all Will see you next time, warm, welcoming Oakland's Forage Kitchen.