Restaurants For Larger Parties

By Michael Key Updated on March 25, 2026
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You need bigger restaurants for birthday parties, lunch meetings, baby showers, etc.

1. The Hammond Kitchen & Craft Bar

Vancouver – East
Private Dining

The Hammond has spaces for large parties. Some are fairly private.

2. The Cedars Public House

Vancouver – Brush Prairie
North

Ample space at Cedars Public House.

3. Gustav’s

Vancouver – East
German Fare

Several rooms and loads of tables. They have one of the more versital floorplans.

4. Amaro’s Table East

Vancouver – East
Upstairs

Amaro’s Eastside restaurant has an upstairs area that can accomodate a good size group.

5. Salty’s on the Columbia River

Portland – North
On the River

They have a few different areas in the restaurant and you can’t beat the view.

6. Portland City Grill

Portland – Downtown
Elegant View

Not cheap but it’s a big joint AND it overlooks the city.

7. Mother’s Bistro & Bar

Portland – Downtown
Hearty Food

They’re in Embassy Suites Hotel and have a few spots for larger groups.

8. Island Cafe

Portland – North
Island

Seasonal eatery on the water with lots of tables inside and out.

9. The Cove 

Vancouver – South
Sitting on the dock of the bay

Fab river/marina view. One of the more upscale restaurants in Vancouver. Good indoor and outdoor seating. If weather permits sit on their spacious patio.

10. Who Song & Larry’s

Vancouver – South
View of the river and the bridge

Savory Mexican food with a wonderful view of the river. Good seating indoors and outdoors. Free parking lot.

11. Twigs Bistro

Vancouver – South
Waterfront

Superb river view. Good indoor and outdoor seating. Menu has a wide range of food to choose from. Their drinks are decent. Kid friendly. Parking can be challenging.

12. Waterfront Taphouse

Vancouver – South
Waterfront

Located above Twigs. They serve simple but well presented food and drinks. The bar has an excellent selection of base spirits.

13. McMenamins on the Columbia

Vancouver – South
On the River

Long time Vancouver favorite with a wonderful river view. A nice walking trail is behind the restaurant. They have good indoor and outdoor seating. The beer selection is decnt but only basic cocktails. Kid friendly. Parking in their free lot is challanging during peak hours.

14. Leonardo’s Pizzaria

Vancouver – East
Private Room Seats 50

One of the best pizzarias on this side of the river. Their spicy sausage is legit. Their beer selection is decent. I’m getting hungry just writing this. PRO TIP: They have a separate side room that’s great for large parties. It seats about 50.

15. Cecilia

Vancouver – South
Private Room

Cecilia has a room behind their kitchen that can be rented for a private function. Looks like it seats 32.

16. Ondus on the Waterfront

Vancouver – Waterfront
Private Optional

Ondus is in the AC Marriot Hotel. They have a room that can be either under their banqueting department as a private room or through the restaurant off the regular menu if the party is one check and it may not be considered private. Best to contact them. Seats 25 comfortably but can get up to 30. Our review of Ondus: https://vanportinsider.com/reviews/ondus/

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