Frequently Asked Questions

Send your preferred date, estimated guest count and type of event through our inquiry form, call 203-467-2531 or email events@amarantes.com. A real person from our events team will follow up with availability, next steps and a time to tour.

As early as you can. Popular dates fill quickly, especially weekends and the holiday season. Send your first-choice date along with any backup dates, and we will let you know what is open.

Yes, and we recommend it. A private tour is the best way to see the waterfront, walk through both event spaces and meet the team who will help plan your event. Touring is always no obligation.

Weddings, bridal and baby showers, birthdays and anniversaries, quinceañeras and sweet sixteens, holiday parties, corporate events, fundraisers and galas, proms and school events, celebrations of life, rehearsal dinners and more. If you are planning it, ask us.

Yes. Each event space is reserved for your party alone and is never shared with another event. You get your own building and deck.

Yes. Daytime events often start around 11:00 a.m. or noon, and evening receptions typically begin at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. Available times depend on your date, space and type of celebration.

Once you have chosen your date, space and package, our events team will walk you through your event agreement and the deposit that reserves your date. Wedding payment details are listed under Weddings below.

Three simple steps: you send your details, our team reviews your plans and checks availability, then we follow up to answer your questions and set up a private tour.

Every event is priced around its own details: your date and time of day, guest count, menu and bar service, and any extras like a waterfront ceremony, stations or late-night bites. Send us a few details through our inquiry form and we will build a proposal for you.

Yes. A 20% service charge and 7.35% Connecticut sales tax are added to event pricing.

Your proposal outlines your event space, menu and service. Selections, pricing, minimums, fees and taxes are confirmed by our events team in your final event agreement.

Wedding packages have a 50-guest minimum on weekdays and a 75-guest minimum on weekends. Minimums for other events depend on your date and space, and our team will confirm them with you.

For weddings we accept bank check, cash or check. Payment details for every event are spelled out in your event agreement.

Both. Weddings have three packages (Afternoon Brunch, Classic Celebration and Sea Cliff Signature), and private events can choose from our event menus. Every menu can be adjusted for your group.

The Grand Ballroom welcomes about 125 to 280 guests, with soaring ceilings and panoramic views of Long Island Sound. The Inn welcomes 50 to 150 guests in a warmer, more intimate setting with views of the cove. Our team will recommend a space based on your guest count and plans.

The Grand Ballroom holds up to about 280 guests.

Our event spaces are designed for groups of about 50 or more. For a smaller get-together, The Deck is a great spot to dine by the water during its season. Reach out and we will help you find the best fit.

Yes. Layouts are built around your guest count, dining style, entertainment and program. Options include banquet, cocktail-style, theater, classroom, conference and U-shaped setups.

Yes. The Grand Ballroom has panoramic views of Long Island Sound, and The Inn looks out over Morris Cove.

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Yes. Complimentary on-site parking is available next to The Inn and beside the Grand Ballroom. On busy evenings, additional parking may be directed along the lawn.

Please share any accessibility or seating needs while planning, and our team will plan around them in advance. The Deck is wheelchair accessible by ramp.

Yes. Wi-Fi, microphones, screens and podiums are available. Please share your exact audiovisual needs with your inquiry so our team can confirm what is available and discuss any outside rentals you may need.

Yes. Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven, Hotel Marcel, Hotel New Haven and the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale are all nearby. Contact details are on our Preferred Vendors page.

Yes. Your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception can all take place here, so no one gets back in a car between the vows and the first dance.

Three. The Afternoon Brunch starts at $100 per guest with an 11:00 a.m. or noon start. The Classic Celebration starts at $175 per guest for five hours with a premium open bar. The Sea Cliff Signature starts at $250 per guest with a six-hour premium bar and elevated cuisine. Compare packages

The Classic Celebration is five hours, starting at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. The Sea Cliff Signature includes six hours of premium bar service. The Afternoon Brunch begins at 11:00 a.m. or noon.

The Classic Celebration includes a five-hour premium open bar and a champagne toast. The Sea Cliff Signature includes a six-hour premium open bar, a champagne toast and dinner wine service. The Afternoon Brunch includes bottomless mimosas with a cash bar.

The ceremony add-on is $1,200 and can be added to any reception package. Learn about ceremonies

The waterfront lawn and gazebo, a rehearsal on a separate day led by our events team, guest seating, a refreshment station and ceremony coordination.

Yes. When you add a waterfront ceremony, a rehearsal on a separate, scheduled day is led by our events team.

Shoreline weather can change quickly, so we review your ceremony plan with you well in advance, watch the forecast together as your date approaches and coordinate any changes so you can stay in the moment.

Yes. Florals, aisle décor, processional music, personal vows, readings and cultural or family traditions are all welcome. Please review setup plans with our team in advance.

A $1,500 nonrefundable deposit reserves your date. A $3,000 payment is due eight months before the wedding, and your final guest count and balance are due two weeks before. Final terms are set in your event agreement.

We offer dessert stations, but we do not make wedding cakes. Couples order their cake from a bakery, and Lucibello’s Italian Pastry Shop and Petonito’s Pastry & Cupcake Shoppe are on our Preferred Vendors list.

Yes. Premium entrées such as filet and lobster tail, raw bars, sushi, dessert tables, late-night snacks and extra courses can all be added. Ask our events team for current pricing.

No. Our preferred vendor list is a helpful starting point, but using a vendor from it is not required to book at Amarante’s Sea Cliff.

Yes. Our Preferred Vendors page lists local florists, photographers, officiants, DJs, bakeries, bridal shops, hair and makeup, transportation and even dance lessons.

Yes. The Inn is a lovely setting for a rehearsal dinner by the water. Explore The Inn

Yes. Every menu is prepared by our own chefs in our own kitchen.

Daytime menus include brunch, a luncheon buffet and a plated luncheon. Evening menus include a dinner buffet, a plated dinner and cocktail receptions. Specialty menus include a Down East Lobster Bake, a Picnic on the Water and a Latin-style menu. See event menus

Yes. Vegetarian entrées include portobello with quinoa, lasagna roulade, eggplant Napoleon, spaghetti squash marinara and acorn squash with quinoa.

Yes, please share them while planning so our culinary team can walk you through the accommodations available. Because food is prepared in a shared kitchen, complete separation from every allergen may not be possible.

Yes. Bar service can range from coffee and refreshments to a full premium open bar, and our team will help you choose what suits your event.

Dessert options include a Venetian dessert table, espresso and cappuccino, made-to-order crêpes, mini desserts, a chocolate fountain, ice cream sundaes and a gelato station.

Please talk with our events team about your cake and dessert plans before making arrangements with a bakery, so we can confirm the details for your event.

Yes. Favorites include a s’mores station, bacon, egg and cheese croissants, sliders, empanadas, soft pretzels, a hot dog station and fresh popcorn.

Yes. Our Down East Lobster Bake includes lobster or beef tenderloin, clam chowder, mussels, BBQ chicken, corn, potatoes and strawberry shortcake.

Yes. The Inn is a favorite for showers, with brunch and luncheon menus made for sharing a meal and opening gifts. Showers at Amarante’s

Yes. The Grand Ballroom has room for dinner and a full dance floor, with space for grand entrances, special dances and golden-hour portraits on the water. Learn more

Yes, from intimate dinners at The Inn to big milestone parties in the Grand Ballroom. Birthdays & anniversaries

Yes. A luncheon with table service is a thoughtful choice for a celebration of life, and our team will help with photo displays, memory tables and the details that matter to your family.

Yes. Choose “Prom or School Event” on our inquiry form and our team will follow up with options.

Yes. We can help with centerpieces, music, photo displays and memory tables, speeches and toasts, and special desserts. Personal decorations are welcome with prior approval.

Yes. You get a private room for the day, six layout options from theater to banquet, Wi-Fi and AV, and free on-site parking. Meetings & conferences

Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee service, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, dessert and bar service, all built around your schedule.

Yes, including formal galas, benefit dinners, donor receptions, auctions, raffles, awards ceremonies and community fundraisers. Fundraisers & galas

Yes. The room can be planned for registration, a cocktail hour, a silent auction, presentations, dinner and dancing.

Yes. Private holiday parties are held in the Grand Ballroom for larger groups or The Inn for smaller teams. Holiday parties

A festive night out for smaller groups without planning a private party. You join other local groups for a cocktail hour, celebration buffet, desserts and a four-hour open bar, $85 per person plus service charge and tax. See dates

Personal decorations are welcome with prior approval. Please review centerpieces, signage, candles, backdrops, hanging items and installation with our team before your event.

Our brunch package includes staff, linens and floral centerpieces. What is included for your event is listed in your proposal.

Yes. Entertainment can be coordinated with the venue in advance. Please share your DJ, music, performance and equipment plans with our events team.

Yes. Please talk with our team about your entertainment, audiovisual professionals, decorators, photographers and other vendors, so setup, access and venue requirements can be confirmed in advance.

Yes. Gateway Limousine is on our Preferred Vendors list.

The lawn, the gazebo and the seawall along Morris Cove are favorite spots, especially at golden hour.

We would love to see them! Tag us on Instagram @amarantesseacliff or TikTok @amarantesseacliffct, or email your favorite photos to amarantesseacliffmarketing@gmail.com. Please include your photographer’s name so we can give them credit.

The Deck is our seasonal waterfront restaurant, serving food and drinks in a relaxed outdoor setting overlooking Morris Cove. Visit The Deck

The Deck operates seasonally, and days and hours may change during the season. Please check current hours before you visit.

Reservations are encouraged, especially at popular times. Walk-in seating depends on the weather, table availability and the size of your party.

Use our reservation page to see current availability and reserve a table.

You can share a seating request when you reserve, but specific tables cannot be guaranteed because seating depends on availability, weather and operations.

Because The Deck is outdoors, rain, wind, heat and storms can affect seating or hours. Please check for updates before visiting.

On The Deck menu page. Menu items, pricing and availability may change during the season.

Yes, including cocktails, wine, beer and nonalcoholic options.

No. Outside food and beverages are not allowed at The Deck, including cakes, drinks and other desserts. If you are having a celebration, please contact us ahead of time at 203-467-2531 or events@amarantes.com.

Yes! Highchairs are available, along with nonalcoholic drinks and kid-friendly options like chicken tenders and burgers.

No. Pets are not allowed at The Deck. Trained service animals are welcome.

Yes, by ramp. Let us know your seating needs when you reserve so we can avoid seating your party at a high-top or on the lower level.

The Deck is behind The Inn at 62 Cove Street, New Haven. Park next to The Inn or beside the Grand Ballroom, and on busy nights follow signs to additional parking along the lawn.

Come as you are. The Deck is relaxed and outdoors, so dress for the temperature and the breeze off the water.

Restaurant reservations do not reserve The Deck privately. Private events on The Deck are booked through our events team and follow The Inn’s pricing, menus, minimums and policies.

If your group just needs tables during regular service, make a reservation. If you need reserved space, a planned menu, a custom setup or dedicated service, send a private-event inquiry and we will point you to the right option.