Banquet Guidelines - Pier 77 Restaurant / The Ramp

The following information should answer any questions you may have about our booking procedures and requirements.

Group menus are generally reserved for parties over 40 people. In order for us to give you the best service possible, we request that parties of 12 or more limit their menu selection to four entrees. For parties of 30 or more, 3 entrees and parties over 50, two entrees. We do request a pre-count for the number of each appetizer, entrée and dessert selection for parties over 50. Our Executive Chef, Peter Morency, will be happy to accommodate special vegetarian and dietary needs that your group may have. Your menu must be finalized 72 hours in advance of the event. We will be happy to customize your menu with a group name or salutation for your event. Prices quoted for food and wine when the agreement has been finalized are subject to proportionate increases to meet increased costs of supplies or operation at the time of the function due to increases in costs.

Reservation:

Deposits:

Your group reservation is guaranteed when we receive the signed event agreement, which your event planner will put together once all the specifics have been worked out (ie; menu & bar options) and we have received a credit card number or check for the deposit. Deposits for the main dining room are 25% of the total for the event. A deposit for the Lighthouse Room is $150.00. This deposit will go towards the remainder of the bill at the end of the event. Deposits are non-refundable.

Seasonal & Holiday:

For buy outs, which take over the entire restaurant we may request a $9,000.00 minimum and a $1,000.00 room fee during peak season. Minimums and room fees will vary depending on the time of year.

Service Fee:

All group events will be charged 22% gratuity and 7.00% ME sales tax. There is a $2.50 per person cake plating fee for any outside cakes brought to the restaurant.

Room and Table Arrangements:

We can accommodate groups from 20 to 120 seated. We have an additional patio area of approximately 30 sq ft which can be covered with a tent to extend the size of your group. Parties up to 100 people are able to have a dance floor in the center of the main dining room. Tables are generally set up in groups of eight to ten with a series of round & square tops.

Decorations:

We are happy to tents, tables, linens or any other rentals you may need for your party and decorate the room to your liking. Rental items acquired by Pier 77 will be paid for and added to the total at the end of the event.

Bar Options:

Open Bar: Where your guests are allowed to order any amount of beverages, which will be rung as one tab and added to the total at the end of the event.
Cash & Carry: Guests pay for their own drinks as they are ordered.
Based on Consumption: Beer and wine ordered by the case and based on consumption, or a two drink per person average based on either $12.00 per person at $6.00 per drink (allows all well drinks, beer and house wine) or $16.00 per person (allows for all wines by the glass and all premium liquors).
Set Bar Total: Budgeted amount is set and when that amount has been reached someone from Pier 77 will notify the host or party planner that the amount has been reached and guests will be notified that it is a cash and carry bar from that point on.

Room Fees:

During the holidays and peak season, due to increase in business there will be a two week cancellation period. If a party cancels less than two weeks before the event, 50% of the total will be charged. A buy-out for the restaurant will require a minimum based on the time of year, in the off season we may require $4000. to 8,000. with a $500 room fee and for buy-outs during peak season we may request a $10,000.00 minimum with a $1,000.00 room fee. The minimum amount does include all food and beverage ordered for the evening and may vary on the time of year but does not include tax & gratuity.

Kate Morency
Owner/Manager
207-967-8500

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