PRIVATE PARTIES
PRIVATE DINING Space
we have the perfect place for your next business dinner meeting, rehearsal dinner or holiday party.
About Our Private Dinner Parties
Our private dining rooms can accommodate groups from 12 to 60. The entire restaurant can be rented for groups up to 150 guests. They can accommodate special features such as audio visual equipment and live music, which makes it the perfect location for a dinner program presentation, rehearsal dinner, anniversary/birthday bash, family celebration, fundraiser or wedding reception. Our sample menus (prix fixe or otherwise) give an idea of the breadth of what we can offer and are subject to minor changes at any time. Please advise us of any special dietary needs and we will do our best to accommodate them. Private room reservations may require a Food and Beverage (F & B) minimum for the exclusive use of the room. F & B minimums vary based on the season and/or day of the week and will be negotiated and finalized when booking your reservation.
Menus: We are delighted to create your own special menu based on your budgetary requirements and culinary preferences based off of our regular dinner menu which changes “Slightly Nightly” (see tab below for sample options). There may be additional charges for any specialty cakes brought in.
Beverage Service: We can serve a variety of wines from our glass pours or you can preorder from our extensive wine list. Premium liquors, interesting cocktails and a large selection of imported and domestic beers are readily available from the bar and we can provide an “open bar” or we can set up a limited or “cash bar” for your guests – all charged “as ordered” vs a flat rate per person. Special wine orders are gladly accommodated but we regret we cannot allow any wines brought in.
Reservations: To make a reservation for your next special event call us at 910-256-6056 -OR- e-mail events@portlandgrille.com. For groups 6 or under that do not require a private room, you may also make reservations directly through our website or visit opentable.com
Sample Menus for Private Room Events:
“OPTION ONE” MENU
3 COURSES – $65* PER PERSON
MINIMUM 25 GUESTS
SALAD
“FARMER’S MARKET” SALAD
baby organic greens with English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots,
fresh radishes & balsamic vinaigrette
ENTREE
Your guests would choose from the following entrée selections:
SALMON
old bay spiced fingerling potatoes, corn chowder, sauteed spinach,
country ham, sweet corn chow-chow
PORK TENDERLOIN
buttermilk mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, marsala-dijon cream sauce
CHICKEN & SPINACH LASAGNA
layers of pasta, organic wood-fired chicken, spinach, mozzarella, ricotta & a creamy béchamel sauce
DESSERT
Assorted (Chef’s choice) Dessert Platter for the table to share family style – OR – we can serve 2 pre-selected desserts (alternating)
* You may add a “shared appetizers” course for an additional $14 per person
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“OPTION TWO” MENU
~ 4 COURSES -~ $98 PER PERSON
MINIMUM 12 GUESTS
APPETIZERS
(Chef’s or your choice of assorted appetizers – served family style – suggestions listed below)
OUR FAMOUS “RED-NECK” EGGROLLS
NC pulled pork BBQ, southern style collard greens and a sweet & spicy pineapple-ginger sauce
PLG’S PEPPER JACK PIMIENTO CHEESE
with red pepper jelly, pickled okra & Southern “fire” crackers
SALAD
“FARMER’S MARKET” SALAD
baby organic greens with English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots,
fresh radishes & balsamic vinaigrette
ENTREE
Your guests will choose from the following selection:
GROUPER
green gumbo with andouille sausage, blackened shrimp, Carolina gold rice
SALMON
old bay spiced fingerling potatoes, corn chowder, sauteed spinach,
country ham, sweet corn chow-chow
PORK TENDERLOIN
buttermilk mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, marsala-dijon cream sauce
CHICKEN & SPINACH LASAGNA
layers of pasta, organic wood-fired chicken, spinach, mozzarella, ricotta & a creamy béchamel sauce
BLACK ANGUS “BARREL CUT” BEEF TENDERLOIN 8 oz
buttermilk-chive mashed potatoes, sautèed haricot verts & organic brown beech mushrooms & blue cheese-balsamic glaze
BLACK ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz
garlic smashed fingerling potatoes & grilled asparagus topped with lobster-tarragon butter
DESSERT
Assorted (Chef’s choice) Dessert Platter for the table to share family style – OR – we can serve 2 pre-selected desserts (alternating)
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“OPTION three” MENU
~ 3+ courses – chef’s selections
no guest minimum
This may be the easiest option of all! With this option you let us make the selections for you. Your guests order off of a “limited version” of the regular nightly menu offered in the main dining room. The Chef will limit only as necessary to accommodate our ever changing nightly menu. You will be charged “as ordered” vs a “prix fixe” rate per person. Price per person may range anywhere from $60 (minimum) on up per person depending upon the number of courses offered and the selections made. Estimated prices do not include beverages, sales tax or gratuity. This option is available for groups of any size.
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“OPTION four” MENU
~ 3+ courses – create your own experience
no guest minimum
FOR ALL SAMPLE MENUS ~ Menu items are subject to change based on seasonal availability and chef’s whims. Prices don’t include beverages, 7% NC sales tax and 20% gratuity. Private room reservations and subsequent pricing may be subject to “food and beverage” minimums to be determined at the time of booking.
Airlie Room
(Capacity: min 10 – max 24*)
Very private (four walls and a door) with access and view to our “fountainside” patio. Wireless Internet available. You may bring in whatever audio visual services you may require or we have a 55” TV Monitor (rental fees apply, HDMI > VGA compatible)
*max capacity 16 + 2 if AV is being used
Parkway Room
(Capacity: min 15 – max 60*)
Very private (four walls and a door) with adjoining room available for check-in or reception area. Wireless Internet available. You may bring in whatever audio visual services you may require at your expense or you can use our 65” TV monitor (rental fees apply, HDMI > VGA compatible).
*max 48+/- if AV is in use.
Fountainside Patio & Deck
(Capacity: 20 – 100 guests)
Our beautifully renovated open air, outdoor space has seating for 40 and gathering space for up to 100 +. It is partially covered with flexible seating and a gas fire pit overlooking Lumina Station’s beautifully landscaped pond (with fountain) and surrounded by live oak trees. Weather permitting – this area is perfect for your pre-dinner cocktail hour or after dinner drinks ’round the firepit. The Airlie room has direct access to the patio.
FULL RESTAURANT
(Capacity: 150 guests)
With our elegant decor, full bar, and seating for up to 150 people, a full restaurant rental is ideal for wedding receptions, corporate events or other large celebrations.
