Oakland knows how to host. Think sunset views over Lake Merritt, late-night bites in Temescal, and warehouse-chic spaces that turn a simple meal into an event. When it comes to dinner party venues in Oakland, you’ll find private dining rooms, chef-driven restaurants, and stylish spaces ready for milestone birthdays, engagement dinners, or just gathering your favourite people around one long table. Intimate and candlelit or bold and celebratory? Scroll through and secure a spot that sets the tone.
Booking costs of dinner party venues average $350 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Oakland, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From $200 | to $450 | hire fee per hour |
| From $2536 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $900 | to $3000 | hire fee per event |
You'll find dinner party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Oakland, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $3000 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average $450 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 125 guests | prices average $350 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.9 mi from central Oakland, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for dinner party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 120 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $350 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 125 guests |
| Bar | prices average $2500 hire fee per event | typically between 50 and 60 guests |
Page last updated in May 2026
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