Why Amarante’s Sea Cliff?
Why Amarante’s Sea Cliff?
Bring your event or party to Connecticut’s premier seaside destination. With a reputation of six decades in the making, we’ve hosted almost any occasion imaginable, taking care of every detail and ensuring that our guests have the best possible experience.
You’ll enjoy all our amenities and your celebration in a private space that includes your own staff, deck, and restrooms.
Features include:
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- An international staff of chefs and banquet managers that will fulfill your every need.
- The most natural seascapes and beautiful sunsets in Connecticut.
- Extraordinary quality—we never cut corners—coupled with extraordinary value.
- Commitment to service and support throughout the process to make your wedding, event, or party run seamlessly and perfectly.
- A range of price points designed to meet all budgets without sacrificing elegance.
- A long history creating lifetime memories. You probably already know a neighbor, friend, or colleague who has experienced Amarante’s Sea Cliff!
Our History
Amarante’s Sea Cliff boasts a colorful 100-year history. As far back as the Roaring ’20s, beachgoers would ride the trolley to the picturesque Sea Cliff, while others would arrive by personal limousine. They all came to party, dance to Big Band music, and were even known to frequent the Speakeasy located on the second floor of The Inn.
Its current story starts with Andy “Sonny” Amarante. After serving in the U. S. Navy in World War II, Sonny attended the Culinary Institute of America in New Haven, graduating in 1948. He began working in the restaurant business in 1950 at Andy’s Luncheonette in New Haven, moving to San Remo’s Restaurant in 1959.
In 1962, Sonny purchased Sea Cliff, introducing the art of fine dining to the New Haven shoreline. Every offering and event featured his unique design and flair, which made Amarante’s Sea Cliff the premier waterfront catering facility in Connecticut. In the 1980s, he created and produced Connecticut’s first dinner theater, which hosted tens of thousands of show-loving diners.
When you enter Amarante’s Sea Cliff today, stop and listen closely. You might just hear the faint strains of Charleston dance music or Don Quixote singing “The Impossible Dream.”
Sonny’s legacy lives on now, in every event we host, every tasty bite of food we serve, and every memory we help create.
In Their Own Words
What our couples have to say about their Amarante’s Sea Cliff experience.
