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Amarante’s Sea Cliff · New Haven, Connecticut

Where the Water Meets the Moment

An unforgettable waterfront destination for weddings, celebrations, professional gatherings, and seasonal dining overlooking Morris Cove.

One Waterfront. Endless Possibilities.

More Than a Venue — A Place People Remember

Set along Morris Cove, Amarante’s Sea Cliff gives every gathering a sense of place. Water views, welcoming spaces, chef-prepared menus, and thoughtful service come together to create experiences that feel personal from the moment guests arrive.

Whether you are exchanging vows, celebrating a milestone, gathering your organization, or joining us for dinner at The Deck, the setting transforms an ordinary occasion into something unforgettable.

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Elegant wedding cake in the Grand Ballroom at Amarante's Sea Cliff Bride and groom dancing at Amarante's Sea Cliff Waterfront food and cocktails at The Deck at Amarante's Sea Cliff
Bride and groom sharing their first dance at Amarante's Sea Cliff

Ceremony, reception, cuisine, and waterfront views—all in one unforgettable place.

Waterfront Weddings

Your Love Story Deserves a Setting This Special

Exchange vows beside Morris Cove, celebrate in the Grand Ballroom, and welcome your guests with chef-prepared menus and thoughtful service from beginning to end.

From the first tour to the final dance, our team helps create a wedding that feels personal, effortless, and unmistakably yours.

Private Celebrations

Every Milestone Deserves Its Moment

Bring family and friends together for birthdays, anniversaries, showers, quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, holiday parties, and the celebrations that become part of your family’s story.

With flexible spaces, personalized menus, waterfront views, and attentive service, your gathering can feel effortless while still being entirely your own.

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Elegant bridal shower welcome display at Amarante's Sea Cliff

Beautifully personal. Thoughtfully planned. Unforgettable by design.

Corporate presentation at Amarante's Sea Cliff in New Haven

Corporate & Community Events

Gather With Purpose in a Setting That Inspires

Step beyond the ordinary conference room. Waterfront views, flexible event spaces, chef-prepared menus, and attentive coordination create a refreshing setting for productive meetings and meaningful gatherings.

Host a conference, leadership meeting, company celebration, fundraiser, gala, or community event shaped around your organization’s goals.

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Seasonal Waterfront Dining

Meet Us at The Deck

Settle in by the water for fresh food, refreshing drinks, and relaxed views of Morris Cove at Amarante’s seasonal outdoor restaurant.

Whether you are joining us for dinner, cocktails, or an evening with friends, The Deck is where summer feels a little more special.

The Culinary Experience

A Menu Your Guests Will Talk About Long After the Last Course

Every memorable event deserves food that feels just as special as the occasion. Our culinary team creates menus designed to welcome guests, complement your celebration, and keep them talking.

From passed hors d’oeuvres and plated entrées to cocktail stations, desserts, and late-night favorites, each dining experience can be shaped around the style and flow of your event.

Andy Amarante preparing cuisine at Amarante's Sea Cliff Chef-prepared hors d'oeuvres at Amarante's Sea Cliff

Thoughtfully prepared.
Beautifully presented.
Made to be remembered.

Kind Words From Our Guests

Celebrations They’ll Never Forget

Generations of guests have trusted Amarante’s Sea Cliff with their most meaningful moments. Here is what recent guests have shared.

★★★★★

“The venue and staff didn’t miss a beat.”

Elizabeth G.

Recent Google Review · Wedding

★★★★★

“Every part of the experience was made so seamlessly easy.”

Kasey M.

Recent Google Review · Wedding

★★★★★

“Guests were raving about the entire experience.”

Nancy

Recent Google Review · Wedding

Waterfront celebration at Amarante's Sea Cliff in New Haven

1957

Where Our Story Began

A Family Tradition

Nearly Seven Decades of Bringing People Together

Since 1957, Amarante’s Sea Cliff has welcomed generations of families, couples, businesses, and community organizations to celebrate along the shores of Morris Cove.

The events have changed through the years, but our purpose remains the same: serve exceptional food, care for every guest, and create a place where meaningful memories can begin.

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Amarante’s

Your Date. Your People. Your Moment.

Let’s Create Something Unforgettable

Tell us what you are celebrating, and let our team help you explore the spaces, menus, and possibilities waiting by the water at Amarante’s Sea Cliff.

62 Cove Street, New Haven, Connecticut  ·  203-467-2531  ·  events@amarantes.com