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The Best Waterfront Events Venue in South Portland

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Schedule Your Date at The Best Waterfront Events Venue in South Portland

Saltwater Grille is built out over the waters of Casco Bay, with all the splendor of the Portland skyline as it’s backdrop. Just a short drive or water taxi from Portland, Saltwater Grille is the Best Waterfront Events Venue in South Portland. Located on the second level, our two private rental rooms offer a series of flexible spaces, allowing us to host events of all styles. We cater to all formal and informal events including Weddings, Birthdays, Rehearsal Dinners, Corporate Events, Baby Showers, and Celebrations of Life. Our experienced event staff will handle all the details while you enjoy your seaside celebration.

Spinnaker Room

Perfect for Every Occasion

The Spinnaker Room is a bright private event space which offers stunning views of the harbor. Cathedral ceilings and large windows elevate the room for an elegant, intimate experience.

Max Capacity = 30-40 guests event dependent

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Seawatch Room

Memories Made Here

The Seawatch Room is our largest event space with Cathedral ceilings and exposed post & beams. A full-service bar & an outside balcony make this a truly special venue for any event.

Max Capacity = 75-100 guests event dependent

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Custom Catering Packages Available

Our experienced culinary team will cater to your needs with customized event menus spanning a variety of private dining options. Our specialty seafood dishes provide tastes of Maine. Experience flavors of fresh Maine lobster, local Maine oysters, shrimp, haddock, and more. Whether your event needs simple hors d’oeuvres, a cocktail reception, or a formal, sit-down dinner – we have you covered. If you require any specific requirements or dietary restrictions, our event team and chef would be more than happy to provide you with custom menu options.

Weddings & Rehearsals

As Endless as the Ocean | As Timeless as the Tides

There’s nothing quite like celebrating love by the sea. A short drive from Portland, Maine our two wedding event spaces offer beautiful second story ocean views of the harbor and Portland skyline from the waterfront in South Portland.

Our large bay windows provide the perfect backdrop to celebrate your big day. Each room provides bright space with beautiful, exposed post and beam cathedral ceilings. No matter which side of the aisle you’re on, you’ll find tying the knot in elegance here at Saltwater Grille.

Enjoy full-service private bar, custom wedding catering, personal wedding service staff, and breathtaking Casco Bay views.

Bring your dream to life from vows to views:

Wedding ceremony and reception
Rehearsal Dinners
Bridal Showers
Bachelor Events
Bachelorette Events

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Corporate Events

Business With A View

Set the stage for your corporate event with views of the Portland Skyline. Our rooms provide practicality and flexibility for any business group’s needs. Our meticulous team will ensure every detail is perfect. Be it a conference, seminar, or team-building retreat, our oceanfront spaces guarantee a distinct and extraordinary experience.

Amenities

Projector with HDMI & USB Capabilities
Projector Screen
Wi-Fi
Room Speakers and Microphone
Complimentary water
Coffee, tea and beverage packages
Dedicated servers
Custom menu options

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Featured Testimonials

Rehearsal Dinner

Alice N

We hosted a Rehearsal dinner event, food was excellent from cocktails, hors d’oevres to dessert. The food included blackened salmon, prime rib and veggie options. The view was amazing, with a backdrop of the Portland Bay view. Very romantic setting! Service was amazing, the staff were very professional. Amy Lewis did an excellent job coordinating everything from recommendations regarding decorating the place and food options to please everyone. It was a lifetime event to cherish and remember. Thanks again Amy and the wonderful staff.

Bridal Shower

Sean M

I had my daughter’s bridal shower in the Spinnaker room. The view is amazing, and the food and service was superior! I highly recommend choosing this place for all your special occasion needs! Basically, all you have to do is show up, they take care of everything!

Wedding

Olivia C

We had our wedding at the Saltwater Grille in September 2023. We instantly fell in love with the venue and from that moment on, Amy made everything so easy! Amy literally went above and beyond with everything – she gave us recommendations of transportation companies in the area for our guests. When our DJ canceled on us 3 days prior to our wedding, Amy offered to reach out to everyone she knew to help us find someone. We are beyond happy with how our day turned out and we have Amy and her crew at the Saltwater Grille to thank for that!

Wedding Rehearsal

Emily Z

Visited as a wedding rehearsal participant. Selected options were very good. The appetizers of bacon-wrapped scallops, chicken teriyaki on a skewer, fish and chip bites, veggies and dips, fruit, and hamburger sliders were perfect and plentiful. I had the French onion soup, salad, and salmon. All was very good.
The service was friendly and efficient. The view was excellent. The stair chair was much appreciated for my spouse as well as handicapped parking just outside the door. Perfect venue for this occasion.

Bridal Shower

Ellen S

Saltwater Grille was a fantastic place for my bridal shower! The upstairs room was the perfect size for our event. I liked how there was the room with round tables for our lunch and then a separate, connected room for gifts, decorations, favors, etc. Our guests loved the ocean views, complete with the Portland skyline. We also had our own private bathrooms and bar upstairs, as well, so we were very separate from the rest of the restaurant. I highly recommend Saltwater Grille for your next private event!

Graduation Party

Alex P

This was an MBA graduation celebration. We had our event in the Spinnaker room on 9/23/23. There is not anything that could have been better for us, between the room itself, Amy, the coordinator, the folks that helped us in the room, and the food in the drink! Everything was exactly what we wanted.

Private Dinner

Josh M

We had about 25 people for our family gathering and everything was wonderful! Amy and staff were great, and we had every request accommodated. The food was excellent and food service and timing was on point. We had the upstairs room with a great balcony for pictures with a purple sunset. We will definitely recommend Saltwater Grille to our Portland locals for their downing and event plans! Thanks again!

Wedding

Nicole S

Our wedding was absolutely flawless, and every little detail couldn’t have been more perfect. All night, I received compliments from the guests about how amazing the food was. Leading up to the big day, the Event Manager, Amy Lewis, couldn’t have been more helpful covering every detail and easing every one of my pre-wedding worries. Picking up the next day was extremely easy as the staff had boxed all of our decor for us so all we had to do was put the totes in the car. If I had to do my wedding all over again, I wouldn’t dream of doing it anywhere but the SWG.

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