Riviera At Massapequa Waterfront Caterers

My husband and I got married here on June 12, 2015 and it was everything we wanted it to be and more. The Riviera holds one wedding at a time and that mattered a lot to me — I didn’t want to get married at a wedding factory. The staff was out of this world amazing! Paul and Michelle were excellent to deal with while planning the wedding. Brittany in particular (my bridal attendent) was outstanding. She went out of her way to make sure I had a great day and she did it with a smile on her face the whole time. The food and cocktail hour was also fantastic (didn’t get to attend my own cocktail hour, but this is what I have been told by many people who attended the wedding). The catering hall itself is beautiful and the outdoor area by the water has an unbelievably gorgeous view.
I have been married for almost a year now and I still have many relatives and friends telling me that our wedding was THE best, or one of the best, weddings they have ever been to. I have absolutely no regrets that we chose you to hold our wedding. Cheers!

Me and my fiancé and my mom met with Michelle today to talk about booking our wedding she was amazing. She is so nice and made me feel so confident in booking with the riviera. I’m so excited to be able to work with her and make our special day great. Thank you so much Michelle !!!

I have never reviewed a restaurant let alone venue before but after leaving a schedule tour from the Riviera, I felt it was necessary. After traveling over 40 minutes to visit the location and arriving a few minutes early we were rudely greeted by a very unprofessional woman who basically scolded us for being early. She barely introduced herself, never asked what our names were, and wrote prices upside down and handed us a pamphlet. She never once reviewed the menu or options and was too busy looking outside her room to go another appointment she double booked. I had to ask her to please give a tour to my fiancé and I where she walked us to the room without describing how anything would be set up or go. I basically had to interview her with a list of questions which were answered «yes» or «no» with an annoyed tone that she even had to respond. Any questions we did get answers to, we noticed very quickly they were trying to nickel and dime you for everything (extra charge for coat check, extra charge for parking, no outdoor heaters) When I asked her to see the bridal suite, she told me I could go upstairs and look if I want. She then left before we could ask another question and we were forced to look at the venue ourselves, still confused on everything that was in front of us. As a couple we actually walked out of there angry and disgusted how we were made to feel. With the possibility of spending thousands of dollars at a family owned hall, we deserved more respect.
As for the property, the only selling point is the cocktail hour that would be outside on the water, weather permitting. The indoor cocktail hour looks like a cheap cafeteria. The inside bar, which is used for both the cocktail hour and wedding, is extremely small and rundown. The main room is pretty, but looks outdated and small. I like a rustic look, which is what I was going for, but this just looked old and dingy. I couldn’t tell you anything ceremony location or options because no one ever showed us or reviewed the process.
Would never consider the place.

Hopefully you’re not part of the wedding party when you come here. I’ve been in numerous parties and the staff cater to every one of your needs. Not here though. We arrived at 230 for photos. We went to the bar for drinks and were told that they won’t serve us until 6pm. Understandably, if we don’t pay for drinks before a certain time, they will lose money. We offered to pay for drinks and were still denied. I don’t know if it’s just me but on a day that we spend thousands of dollars to be tended to and to hear that even if we paid, we wouldn’t be served is disappointing and ruins the day. The staff were rude about it and weren’t willing to work with us in any way. We were told «you paid for 6, you get 6» even though we told them we would pay for drinks. If you are getting
married, choose one of the other 50,000 places available to you on Long Island. This is absolutely awful. Do not waste your time even looking.

The Riviera was everything we hoped it would be. Our wedding was just a few days ago, on October 10^th and the venue was great. Everyone raved about the food and how beautiful the place was.
Our bridal attendant was on the spot; making sure the bridal dress was bustled, that we had drinks in our hands at all times and made us a wonderful platter of food. Yes, we actually got to eat at our own wedding! We can’t thank the venue enough. We dealt with both Michelle and Brittany and both were very helpful in the months leading to our wedding.
I really encourage anyone who is looking at the Riviera to give it a go. You hear about so many horror stories about people’s weddings and horrible outcomes. My bride and I are ecstatic to say our wedding went as perfect as we could have hoped.

My wife and I recently got married at this venue. The place is beautiful, and the food is great. From a guests view, this place is flawless. I gave 4 stars because I feel as if somethings could have been done behind the scenes. For one: there was a party next door to the venue. Since we got married outside, we can hear them blasting their music. While I was saying my vows, all the guests could hear the death metal over my vows. Again, these things happen, but I would have liked to see an effort from the staff to try and keep the neighbors quiet during the ceremony. I also felt as if I was taken for every single dollar. The place was advertised to me at $ 99 per person. A 20% service charge was placed to every person. Ok I get it. But then they requested a $ 700-​$ 1200 tip for the personnel. With my 184 guests, I paid over $ 6k in service fees. I feel as if the tip should come out of that pot. Also, I was charged a $ 100 rehearsal fee in cash which seemed shady enough on its own. This place is beautiful, I just wish I would’ve known about all of the hidden fees before signing. Like the $ 90 generator fee. lol

The only star this place gets its for location/​view. My fiancé and I JUST left from a tour scheduled at 11am. We arrived 10 minutes early to find some of the staff cleaning, it seems like a family run banquet hall which we initially liked. The banquet manager arrived 10 minutes late to which her response was NOT «I’m sorry.» as it should have been. Rather it was, «Oh– I thought my first appointment was 11:30. Well I’m only 2 minutes late– I’m not a morning person.» (She was 10 minutes late. Which would have been fine if she was apologetic.) Next she said come on in and walked so far in front of us we didn’t know where she went– she still at this point had not shook our hands or introduced herself. We sat in her office where she threw out prices at us, writing them upside down and staring at the paperwork. She never even asked our names. After that we had to ask to go on a tour– she took us on an inside tour– not really selling the place or painting a picture of the day. Then she said you’re free to walk around if you’d like, we did the rest of the tour on our own. I understand there was a wedding the night prior but there was popcorn, cotton candy sticks and A TON glasses and broken glass everywhere. I was willing to let all of that go and possibly would have considered booking if it had not been for the horrible customer service of the banquet manager. I could do a better job selling that hall. We have been to about 15 other places on the island so far and she was hands down the worst. Which is sad for the riviera because I could see it doing so well, without her.

My wife and I had our wedding at this venue in late July of 2015 and everything was beyond our expectations!
Throughout the months leading up to the wedding the staff of Michelle, Brittany and Paul were very helpful. I’m sure they know brides and grooms have tons of questions and concerns leading up to the big day and all of them were there to assist. We sent many many emails and within a day or two we received responses. Paul was our maitre D and Brittany was the bridal attendant for our Saturday evening wedding and everything went smoothly. They were both there to assist as needed.
The venue and the spectacular view speaks for itself. We had the wedding ceremony onsite by the gazebo and it worked out perfectly.
Our guests have not stop raving about how nice the place was and how good the food was as well.
I would highly recommend this venue to future brides and grooms, you will not be disappointed!!!

The cocktail hour was ok. The dinner was horrible. Uncooked steak. Everything was horrible. Sorry.
I liked this place at first to book my wedding because there is only one wedding at a time. But after this wedding I will not choose this for mine. Sorry.

I was set that Long Island only had an amazing atmosphere for weddings. Only downside were the chefs that didn’t match it’s class. This place had surprised me. The food was great. Better then any other venue’s I have catered, attend, or just visit. Compliments to the chef! I absolutely love this place. It’s not overly glamorous or extravagant. It has a very cozy feel, especially when it’s by the water. I recommend anyone who wants to do a small, yet comfortable type of wedding. A star down for lack of team work with the venue.

Words cannot describe how amazing this venue is. Not only is it breath taking but the staff was unbelievable. I knew I had no worries so I never had to check up and see if they were doing what I wanted them to do. Paul was my Banquet manager and my maître de and he was exceptional. the bartenders, wait staff, bridal attendant, the food, everything made my fairytale dream come true. I highly recommend this place. My wedding was on 5÷3÷2015.

Got married here last week and everything was perfect. The food was amazing, the staff was extremely friendly and on top of things and everything ran very smoothly. Not your typical all-​white, modern LI wedding hall. Very rustic, charming and tons of character with exposed wood beams & cathedral ceiling. Love the Riviera!

We just got married here on Saturday, and we were thoroughly impressed. The venue’s interior has a rustic, old world feel, with wooden vaulted ceilings, brick walls, fireplace, and sweeping water views. It feels like you’re stepping into a Great Gatspy-​esque 20’s style home, which so greatly differs from most other cheesy, tacky Long Island wedding halls. The food during the cocktail hour and Venetian hour was extremely plentiful. The staff is accomodating and fun to work with, and the prices are very reasonable for Long Island.

I came here for a wedding and there are complete 5 star and 1 star points to this place.
First, pulling up to this place in te middle of a neighborhood seemed weird, but it was gorgeous! Like some sort of ski lodge was plopped down on Long Island, and then given the perfect sprawling patio and dockside lounge areas.
The cocktail hour started off with strawberries and champagne and we walked out to the patio to the most amazing spread I have ever seen. This should have just been the wedding food. Not only was it vast from charcuterie and antipasto to Italian classics, appetizer favorites, but there were seafood and carving stations too. Absurd. Then different items not available on the line were being passed… Most of us figured we weren’t getting a meal after but we were.
Inside the tables were a bit congested and close together, also very oddly shaped on how they were set up, probably due to the wedding being close what many on here are stating the capacity is. Another note, the sweetheart table was sort of in the middle so they had their backs to some guests and were pointed towards the dance floor.
The meals came out incredibly staggered an honestly the food was blech compared to the spread we had earlier. Timing and large quantities never seem to work out well for sit down meals at weddings.
The built in balcony made perfect for the bouquet toss, but oh my… The bride pegged it square onto the chandelier and it had to be retrieved and rethrown.
I missed dessert but heard it was pretty amazing, not only did they have cake but the full Bavarian dessert spread.

One of the BEST places for all your catered affair needs! Been here many times and always had a GREAT time!

Recently went to a weeding at this venue. The ceremony was outside at 6… beautiful site overlooking the bay! (they could have sprayed for mosquitoes though) The cocktail hour from 7 – 8 was on the deck, very nice… and the food was good and plenty of it.
The inside was nicely decorated and fine for a small to medium size wedding.
The main dinner was where the trainwreck began. Got inside at 8, limp salad already on the table. Didn’t serve main course till 10! When I got my prime rib au jus it was well done, WAY over salted, and dry with no au jus. The potatoes had been cooked about 3 hours before and were hard and cold and the vegies were way too salty. My wifes salmon was overcooked and mealy as well.
Got my coffee cup at 11 but was told the coffee wouldn’t be be ready for half an hour and they would do the cake and dessert after that. Couldn’t wait that long so had to leave… Ridiculous!
So in conclusion-​Nice venue, good cocktail hour, lousy main courses, and bad time management.

My wedding was on August 8^th. I had 185 guests. It was beautiful! Service and food was great. I am really happy with how my wedding turned out and soooo happy we booked here. The grounds are beautiful and I highly recommend booking during the warmer months to have the ceremony and cocktail hour outside. They only do 1 wedding at a time which was very important to me. I also loved that the hall was in a classy residential area as opposed to a main street or commercial shopping area. Paul, Michelle and Brittany were great and really easy to work with.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Riviera on May 24,2013. It’s a beautiful venue, very rustic and romantic. It’s basically a huge house that was converted into a catering hall with high wood beam ceilings and has beautiful view of the Long Island sound. I absolutely love that they only have one event at a time.
We first met with Michelle who helped us set our date, our tasting and the basic options. Michelle was great but we didn’t click right away. However, once she and I got to know each other things started to really take off. She’s the no nonsense type who won’t beat around the bush and will tell you what will work and what won’t work. I can’t thank Michelle enough cause she really focuses you.
After Michelle we started working with Mary, primarily for schedule reasons, but Mary was fantastic! I loved working with Mary and she made all the final decision process so easy and quick. She gave us ideas for a unique guest book, how to set up a travel card box, and bathroom toiletries box. She also showed us samples of menu cards printed on doilies that we chose to make ourselves. Her suggestions helped to really customize our wedding. We dropped off all our wedding supplies 2 days before our wedding. We had everything labeled in boxes and ziplock bags with designated table numbers and locations per item. On wedding day everything was exactly where it should be, it was PERFECT!
On the actual wedding day, it was STORMING out! But hey what can you do, so we ended up moving the entire cocktail hour inside. Our Maitre d’ Paul was amazing. He noticed our guests arrived 15 – 20 min late because of the rain and traffic and he had arranged to extend the cocktail hour another 15 min to accommodate our guests, AMAZING! Thank you PAUL!
The rest of the night was fantastic! The food was delicious and our guests couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful the venue was. We didn’t get a chance to eat at the venetian hour or taste the chocolate fountain, but our guests kept saying that the venetian hour was a hit.
Overall I would highly recommend the Riviera. Work with Michelle or Mary and they’ll fit what you need into your budget. They’re so easy to work with and the service and venue was fantastic. Thank you Riviera!!!

I recently came here for a friend’s wedding, and thought the Riviera was a gorgeous venue mainly due to the outside ceremony space. They set up the ceremony site right by the water, and the well-​maintained grounds are immaculate. The 11:30AM ceremony started pretty much on time, with just a few late stragglers, however, the event proceeded very smoothly. The cocktail hour was conducted outside and the views were lovely as well. The food was tasty and in abundant supply. The seafood (shrimp cocktail) was a hit and lots of friends commented on how fresh it tasted. I thoroughly enjoyed the sauerkraut and sausage dish and thought the flavors were excellent. We moved into the main dining hall, and all the tables were set up very nicely. There were a lot of different pieces to this wedding and they managed to fulfill all the key elements and I was really impressed. The people at my table really liked their entrees (we had a choice of 4 different options)! The couple hired an artist, they had a photo booth, a live band, and a massive Viennese table with a ridiculous amount of yummy desserts and it all worked out nicely. Our server was accommodating, and overall, I had a very lovely time at the Riviera. I did hear some chatter about dirty flatware and a forgetful server here and there, but for the views of the LI Sound and overall value of the Riviera, I believe this was much more positive than not.
3.5 Stars.

This review is for an event back in January.
My niece’s first birthday party was here and I must say it was perfect, The service was great, as well as the waiter service. Everyone really enjoyed the passed apps and the food stations were great, always restocked. The view was beautiful and everything was run well.
Living in Seaford for my whole life, I never noticed this place but very happy to have found it.