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Private Holiday Celebrations by the Water

Make This Year’s Holiday Party Unforgettable

Bring your team, organization, family, or friends together for a private waterfront celebration with inviting event spaces, chef-prepared menus, bar options, and thoughtful service.

Celebrate Your Way

A Holiday Party Designed Around Your Group

Whether you are thanking your employees, gathering your organization, or bringing family and friends together, your holiday party should feel like more than another date on the calendar.

At Amarante’s Sea Cliff, private event spaces, waterfront views, chef-prepared menus, and attentive service come together to create a celebration shaped around your guest list and vision.

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Private holiday party at Amarante’s Sea Cliff in New Haven

Private by Design

Your Guests. Your Celebration. Your Evening.

Everything in One Place

The Details That Make the Evening Feel Effortless

From the first toast to the final goodbye, our team helps bring the setting, menu, drinks, and flow of your private celebration together.

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A Space of Your Own

Gather your guests in a private event space selected for your group’s size, style, and celebration.

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Chef-Prepared Menus

Explore thoughtfully prepared selections that can complement the style and flow of your holiday gathering.

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Festive Bar Options

Welcome guests with cocktails, wine, beer, and beverage options selected for your event.

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Thoughtful Service

Our experienced team helps your evening move naturally so you can spend more time celebrating with your guests.

Chef-prepared entrée for a private holiday party at Amarante’s Sea Cliff

Good food, festive drinks, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass.

Gather Around the Table

Holiday Dining Made for Celebrating

The best holiday parties bring everyone together around memorable food. Our event menus offer options for welcoming cocktail hours, satisfying entrées, festive desserts, and the details that make a meal feel like part of the celebration.

Pair your menu with bar service and beverage selections suited to your group. Our team can help you explore choices based on your guest count, preferred format, and vision for the evening.

Find Your Setting

A Private Space That Fits Your Celebration

From an intimate team gathering to a larger company celebration, explore two distinct event spaces with the warmth, service, and waterfront character of Amarante’s Sea Cliff.

Grand Ballroom prepared for a private holiday party at Amarante’s Sea Cliff

Elegant & Expansive

The Grand Ballroom

A spacious setting for company celebrations, dinner, dancing, entertainment, and larger holiday gatherings.

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The Inn prepared for an intimate private holiday party at Amarante’s Sea Cliff

Warm & Welcoming

The Inn

An inviting setting for smaller teams, intimate dinners, and private celebrations with a more personal atmosphere.

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A Celebration Made Simple

Don’t Need an Entire Private Party?

Smaller companies, organizations, and teams can still enjoy a complete holiday celebration through one of our Shared Holiday Party evenings.

Join other local groups for a festive evening featuring cocktail hour, a chef-prepared buffet, dessert, and a four-hour open bar overlooking Morris Cove.

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Planning Your Celebration

Holiday Party FAQs

Have another question? Our team can help you explore availability, event spaces, menus, and options for your group.

How early should we reserve our holiday party?

Holiday dates can fill quickly, especially for popular evenings. We recommend contacting our team as soon as you know your preferred timeframe and estimated guest count.

Which event space is right for our group?

The Grand Ballroom offers an expansive setting for larger celebrations, while The Inn provides a warm atmosphere for more intimate gatherings. Our team will recommend a space based on your guest count and event plans.

Are food and bar options available?

Yes. Amarante’s offers chef-prepared event menus along with bar and beverage options. Our team can help you explore selections that suit the size and style of your celebration.

Can we bring decorations or entertainment?

Decorations and entertainment may be possible depending on your event plans and the selected space. Discuss your ideas with our team before making arrangements with outside professionals.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Please tell us about allergies and dietary needs during the planning process so our culinary team can discuss available accommodations with you.

What if our group does not need a private event?

Smaller groups can explore our Shared Holiday Party evenings, which offer a complete celebration alongside other local companies and organizations.

Your Guests. Your Celebration. Your Evening.

Make This Holiday Season One to Remember

Tell us about your group, preferred date, and vision for the celebration. Our team will help you explore private event spaces, menus, bar options, and availability.

62 Cove Street, New Haven, Connecticut