Parties and Special Events

Marqs In Menlo is the perfect spot for your next celebration. From social gatherings to business meetings, we are ready to work closely with you to create and tailor your ideal evening.

We are proud to offer the season's best in free range proteins and local organic produce paired with house-fashioned cocktails and wines from around the world. Below you will find guidelines and sample menus to aid in your planning. Please contact us at any time with questions. We are grateful for your consideration and look forward to seeing you soon.

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Special Event Guidelines

At Marqs, the complete restaurant capacity for a sit down dinner is 85 guests. This includes the 25 seats that are at the bar. There is seating for 60 guests in the dining room proper. For a standing cocktail party, we accommodate 100 guests comfortably.

We will gladly make arrangements for flowers, audio/visual equipment, or any other special needs you may have. These charges will be added to your final bill.

Ample Public Parking is available along the side and behind the restaurant.

Pricing

There is no room charge so long as the set minimum is reached. Any balance short of the minimum will be added as a room charge.

Food and beverage minimums are as follows:

Restaurant Buyout Minimums

Sunday-Wednesday $4,000
Thursday-Saturday $6,000

Guest Count Policy and Finalizing of Menu

The guaranteed minimum guest count that will be given 2 days prior to the event will be the guest count charged. Within that time the guest count may increase only, while staying within the capacity of the room. All menu changes must be completed 3 days prior to your event.

Tax and Service Charge

All events are subject to a 9.25% sales tax and a 20% service charge.

Other Charges

Corkage fee is $15 per 750 ml bottle. Cake Fee is $3.00 per person.

Deposit, Payments, and Cancellation

A $500 deposit is required at the time of your reservation. All deposits are non-refundable if cancellation occurs within 7 days of the scheduled event. For events during the holiday months (November- January) all deposits are non-refundable if the cancellation occurs within 14 days of the scheduled event. Payment is due upon the completion of your event. All charges will be applied to one account. We accept Cash and All Major Credit Cards.

Choosing Wines for your Event

Our wine list was created to offer a wide range of styles at various price ranges. Many of our wines are of limited availability. Because of this we will work with you in making wine selections based upon availability that fit your menu and budget. Cocktail service is available if you are considering hosting champagne and cocktails for your guest to mingle as they arrive. Your guests will also be offered an after-dinner drink list with dessert upon your request.

Bottled water will be served to your party upon request.

PASSED / PLATED APPETIZERS

Cheese Plate

Artisan Meats Plate

Prosciutto Di Parma With Seasonal Melon

Vineripe Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Pesto Vinaigrette

Wild Mushrooms on Crostini

Vegetable Crudite

Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates

House Made Hummus & Pita

Ratatouille

Assorted Bruschettas

Prawn Cocktail

Lobster Egg Rolls

Blue Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Crab Cakes

Salmon/Halibut Skewers

California Roll

Tuna Tartare

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Imperial Duck Rolls

Lamb Lollipops

Bourbon BBQ Ribs

Kobe Sliders

DESSERT

Chocolate Mousse

NY Cheesecake

Tiramisu

Caramel Flan