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Galvez Restaurant
4.9
4.9
out of 5.0
3 Reviews
914 N. Peters New Orleans, LA 70116
t: 504-595-3400
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Wedding Venue
Description:
Moonlight along the Mississippi River... is this your idea of romance? Then Galvez Restaurant is the perfect venue for you. Located in the historic French Market, only moments away from St. Louis Cathedral and Cafe Du Monde, Galvez is the ideal location for your event. We pride ourselves on excellent service and amazing food, and our location is next to none when it comes to New Orleans ambiance.
Chef Laura Cedillo's menus are an eclectic mix of traditional Spanish and Creole fare, and offering traditional New Orleans dishes such as BBQ Shrimp, Blackened Fish, and her amazing Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel. Every event we do is tailored to the vision of our clients, whether is be traditional New Orleans, Spanish or French, Chef Laura never disappoints with her honest approach to cuisine.
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Wedding Venue
Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Venue
What service does your venue provide?
Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor, Outdoor - Not Covered
Describe your venue:
Banquet Hall, Restaurant
What religious affiliations does your venue serve
Agnostic, Baha'i Faith, Buddhist, Christian (no denomination), Christian - Anglican, Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Mormon, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Evangelical, Hindu, Islam, Jainism, Jewish, Muslim, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoist
Do you have onsite catering?
Yes
What types of cuisine does your venue specialize in?
Cajun, Creole, Mediterranean, Southern, Spanish
Do you allow outside catering?
No
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
Do you have a liquor license?
Yes
Do you offer valet parking?
No
Is there handicap access?
Yes
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you have a site fee?
No
Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
Galvez Restaurant offers one of the most romantic river front dining experiences in the French Quarter. Our historic and beloved venue resounds favorably in the minds of many generations of New Orleans natives- fist as Tony Moran's Riverside and formerly Bella Luna. Galvez is maintaining the the tradition of exquisite cuisine with a panoramic view of the city skyline.
Our venue has the ambiance of old New Orleans haut monde, offering a relaxed and cozy dining room on one side and a beautiful, cathedral styled ballroom on the other. We have 4 balconies, 3 facing the river and one facing the historic Dutch Alley.
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
The Atrium Ballroom has a food and beverage minimum of $5000; and to book the entire restaurant a minimum of $10,000. The private Galvez Room does not have any minimums or rental fees.
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
We provide traditional white lines and napkins for service, and use of all of the tables, chairs, and flatware within our inventory in included in the packages.
What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
1 staff per 10 guests
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
Our clients are welcome to use any vendors they prefer. We do provide our brides with a list of our preferred vendors if they need assistance.
Do you require the client to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is that an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
Our clients are welcome to hire any musicians for their events. We do not charge any additional fees, but we do require that their musicians provide their own equipment and
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
Clients are welcome to bring their preferred wine or champagne at a cost of $20 per 750mL bottle. Above 750mL there is a $25 per bottle charge.
Outside Alcohol is not permitted. Specialty items, such as Daiquiri machines, may be allowed at additional costs.
How many power outlets does the venue have?
We have numerous outlets through the facility.
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
Drip free candles, and no decor allowed that requires nails, tacks, or any alteration to the building. Any additional lighting or special alterations, such as door removals, draping, etc, must be handled by a licensed and insured vendor.
What restrictions (if any) on photography?
The comfort of our regular dining room guests must be considered at all times. All photographs for private events are restricted to the private event space, unless previous arrangements are made between the venue, photographer and client. If restaurant is closed to the public for privacy, photographs are restricted to the Atrium Room and its balconies, the Casa Roja and it's balconies, the Galvez Room, the stair case and down stairs lobby. No photographs in the bathroom unless they are of the bride's preparation for the ceremony.
What restrictions (if any) on videography?
Restrictions on videography same as photography.
What restrictions (if any) on music?
Music levels must be contained to the event space.
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
It is possible, depending on the size of events. We normally do not book simultaneous events if parties exceed 50 guests each.
Do you offer security, if requested?
We can arrange for security if requested
What is your dress code?
Business casual, cocktail or formal attire.
Can you provide a coat check?
For special events we offer coat checks for an additional fee.
Describe your bathroom facilities:
Our restrooms can be found on the mezzanine level. Our ladies room has a sitting area with couches and coffee table, a vanity area and full length mirror- the perfect space for the bride and her bridal party to prepare for their spotlight moments.
Describe your parking facilities:
There is a public parking lot behind the restaurant.
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
275
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