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Frequently asked Questions

98 The Lynnway, Lynn, MA ~ (781) 595-7733 ~ (781) 596-1536 email:functions@portholerestaurant.com


bulletRoom Charges For Functions...?
bulletAre There Certain Times of The Day That A Room Must Be Booked...?
bulletWhat are the seating capacities  for the function rooms...?         
bulletDeposits...?
bulletWhat the Porthole needs to know and when...?                  
bulletBridal shower info...?
bulletContacting the function coordinator...?                            
bullet Buffets...? 
bulletCenterpieces, Cakes and Specialty Items 
bulletContracts

Room charges for functions...?

bulletThere is a nonrefundable deposit of $200 required within two days of booking a function to guarantee your function date.
bulletThere is a service charge of $40.00 for parties of 25 people or more in our small function room for an extra server.  
bullet Our large function room has a $50.00 set up charge for bar service.
bulletExtended use of a function room is $120.00 per hour.
bulletFor weddings, 5% meals tax and 20% gratuity/admin fee applies.
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A 5% meals tax and 18% gratuity/admin fee will be added to all bills, except weddings.

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Are there certain times of the day that a room needs to be booked...?

bulletFunctions are booked from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.. Some times can vary according to availability.
bulletAll weddings are booked for a four hour period.
bullet Some times may vary according to availability.

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What are the seating capacities for the function rooms...?

bulletThe small function room holds 20 - 45 people, while the large function room holds 46 - 100. 
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For functions over 100 people both function rooms are opened into one room that holds up to 150 people.

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Deposits...?

bulletA nonrefundable deposit of  $200.00 is required within two days of  booking to guarantee your function date.  When sending a check, please include the date, time and name of your function on your check.
bulletPayment is to be made in Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Bank or Cashier's Check.
bulletA credit card (Visa or MasterCard) deposit will be required for booking anything less than one week in advance.

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What The Porthole needs to know to book an event and when...?

bulletDate, time and type of function with tentative guest count..
bulletIf a specialty item is to be requested, see below.
bulletA  guaranteed guest count with meal choice selection is to be given by the Friday prior to the week of your function.
bulletBalance of payment is due  five days prior to the date of function.
bulletFor contract click here!

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Bridal shower information...? (for contract click here!)

bulletNo shower menus are accepted on a Friday or Saturday evening. Please inquire about alternative menus.
bulletCakes must be ordered through The Porthole Restaurant.
bulletThere is a $50.00 table setup fee if you wish to bring in homemade desserts.
bulletSpecial colored napkins are available for an additional charge of $35.00.
bulletThe use of small confetti, thumbtacks, tape and lit candles are prohibited.
bulletYou may come in to decorate one-half hour early. Guests will be permitted in within ten minutes of the function.

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Contacting the Function Coordinator...?

bulletTo book an appointment or speak with the Function Coordinator simply call us at 781-595-7733, Monday thru Friday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
bulletor send an e-mail to:  functions@portholerestaurant.com

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Buffets...?

bulletParties over 75 people will be limited to two entree choices from our luncheon or dinner menus.
bullet Most buffets require minimum of 50 people, Brunch Buffet requires a minimum of 60 people. 
bullet Food is not allowed to be taken home.

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Centerpieces, cakes and specialty items...?   

bulletWe can special order flowers, centerpieces, cakes or any specialty item that you may require, just let us know.  Ten day notice is required!
bulletSpecial colored napkins are available for an additional charge of $35.00.

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Contracts...?

bulletFunctions other than Showers
bulletShowers

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Last updated 10/15/2007 ... R G Coles and Co