Coast

nd in the heart of Milwaukee. This was my dream venue and it was surprisingly affordable.

eaters, but from the hors d'oeuvres to the entrees, everything was delicious. The flaming donut station was so much fun and so yummy. We loved the intimacy of the event space—even with our crowd of 186. Service was friendly, discrete and professional. Managers were quickly responsive to any request. Dance floor was more than adequate for our active group. We really enjoyed the the patio space for cocktails and star gazing. We got some great photos in front of Coast with the Art Museum as a back ground. Highly recommend this event space and Zilli Hospitality.

pliments from our guests. Special thanks to Paul and his team for the service that exceeded our expectations.

, we met with Roxann R., who helped to coordinate our event. She helped us with all the decisions and talked with even our outside vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. Coast and it's staff even helped set up our decor since we are unable to do it ourselves. The food so extremely tasty. We got so many compliments from our guests regarding the venue, the decor, and the food. My one only thing, which I heard through the guests, was that the bartender's didn't always have the best of attitudes towards some of the guests. Some guests would be ignored, some didn't get a very good face-to-face experience. There were guests who had a good experience with the bartenders , but there were quite a few other guests who did not have the same good experience. All in all, the waitstaff walking around the venue helping to clear items were all smiling and wonderful. The venue was beautiful. The food was amazing and the process with Roxann and Candy was seamless and so pleasant. Thank you to all who make our day so wonderful and memorable!!

for). I got SO many compliments on the food and they were very accommodating with specialty meals (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). The day-of staff made it really easy for me to just enjoy my day. The reason I'm not giving them 5 stars - the time leading up to our day. I worked with Roxann Raven and Candy Zilli and they were really unresponsive. Several times it took them over a week to respond to my emails and I had to follow up with them multiple times. I addressed this with Candy, who promised to fix it, but it continued to happen. This was very disappointing, especially with the amount of money I paid them. Also, neither of them were present at my reception and it took more than a month after our event to receive our final invoice.

planning process. The venue is unique and beautiful, the food is delicious, and the service is great! Our guests felt comfortable and relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you, Zilli Hospitality!

We viewed several sites around Milwaukee run by Zilli, including the Domes, the Milwaukee Public Museum and Coast. I am confident that had we had our wedding at any of these sites, our wedding would have been amazing. From a cost perspective, Coast is very reasonable compared to a downtown Milwaukee hotel. In addition, the wedding packages are easy to understand. We also thought the food (and the experience at the tasting) was phenomenal. People are still complimenting us on how good the food was. With regard to the actual venue, the second my wife and I walked into Coast, we fell in love with it. Its circular shape, different elevations and different table arrangements creates a unique close-knit environment for speeches, cake cutting, eating, dancing, etc. Also, the long bar and outdoor area are really cool and add great character to the venue. In short, we loved the set-up of the room because we were literally surrounded by our closest family and friends during speeches, dancing, etc. It was such an amazing experience that I can't stop smiling writing this review! :) Make sure you visit the venue, because I think physically walking around the venue helps you realize how special and unique it is. We had our wedding ceremony in the North Garden on a sunny day. Our pictures and video (with the Art Museum and the lake in the background) look like they could be in a bridal magazine. I can't envision a more beautiful place to get married in downtown Milwaukee. However, even had the weather been cloudy / rainy, I still think the pictures would have turned out great (e.g., we could have taken them inside of Coast, which is beautiful, or at our hotel). Finally, I want to emphasize that from start to finish, Paul and Candy at Zilli went above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. They were responsive, thoughtful, flexible and provided some of the best customer service one could imagine. In addition, on the day of the wedding, Paul and his staff worked tirelessly to make sure our wedding was flawless (e.g., Paul coordinated with all of the vendors, made sure everyone had enough to eat, drink, etc.). We really can't say enough good things about both the venue (Coast and the North Garden) and our experience working with Zilli. We highly recommend this venue and working with Zilli. Thank you again!! Tamar and Scott

well fed, hydrated, and also put cupcakes aside for both of us while we were dancing the night away. Food was excellent and staff very professional. I would recommend Zilli Hospitality at Coast anytime.

ecial, like VIPs! They did a fantastic job setting up our reception, it was so nice and elegant! They were very professional and one of the more affordable venues in downtown Milwaukee. The views and location were fabulous! A true first class venue and group to work with! Thank you ZHG for making our wedding so very special and memorable!!

week of the wedding. Without going into detail just suffice it to say there were some gross mistakes made. After the wedding I reached out the management of Coast and was put in contact with Paul, I explained that before I put damaging comments online I wish for you to see my current review of Coast. Paul took the opportunity to spend a lot of time with me and with his employees discussing and understanding the issues that arose. He received everything constructively and addressed each issue as a learning experience for his entire team. I applaud him for his efforts to continue to make Coast one of the preferred venues in Milwaukee. The great thing was our guests never knew there were any issues. They were blown away by the venue, service and quality of food as it was all top notch. Though we had some issues I feel they were all addressed and these mistakes will never be repeated. If I had it all to do again Coast would be my first choice.

" "wish they could come back for more"- to summarize a few. We chose Coast at Zilli Lake and Gardens because of the spectacular location, modern inside, and great staff. Roxann and Candy helped us with understanding the pricing and different options for food and drink. It was an awesome day all around- we really had time to enjoy our wedding and meet with our guests because the staff handled the transition of events throughout the day seamlessly. Many of our family members are already asking if we can repeat the day. Thanks for your help in making our day wonderful!

Our June 2015 wedding took place in the north garden where we did portraits after the ceremony. Madeline brought over champagne for me and the groom. Later she brought over appetizers for the bridal party. As we got in we met Paul who over saw the night. We did not go without a drink or a need all night. The food was great! From the hand passed appetizers to the chicken and beef. We even put picture of the appetizers in our wedding album because it was such a nice set up. Everyone loved the outdoor seating on the hot summer night to cool off after dance. Coast has a perfect layout, no one was crowded, everything flowed. I never waited for a drink at the bar Jordan remember me and what I like to drink and would have it ready immediately. I would recommend Coast to anyone who is looking to have a simple, relaxing night that flows smoothly.

s very affordable and our guests enjoyed the food and location! Candy and Roxann were great during the planning phase and Paul provided excellent service during the reception. We highly recommend Zilli!

s questions. The food at the reception was fantastic!

and will try to make it work ... If you want your host to be calm and collected, "Everything's under control - just enjoy yourself," "Is there anything you need?" "We're here for you" ... If you want amazing food and drink served quickly and efficiently ... If you want an incredible view of the lakefront and, providing the weather's decent, a huge outdoor patio where your guests can enjoy it for an hour before dinner and several hours after ... If you want what has to be one of the best places for a wedding reception in downtown Milwaukee, then Coast is DEFINITELY the place for you.

on all the details. The reception was a great value, the venue is beautiful, and the staff was kind and very accommodating. I would certainly recommend Zilli's and Coast for a quality experience.

night and how unique the venue was. Candy was great to work with as well.

sons we booked with Coast-assuring us that we could discuss any issue/matter to our liking. Margaret K was also an enormous help with our planning. She emailed almost daily verifying that I was completing everything and making sure she had an understanding of exactly everything I wanted. Both Paul and Margaret were extremely thorough, and both made sure everything would go smoothly. When we arrived at the reception, I was shocked at how beautiful it looked. The patio was amazing, and utilized by many of our guests all night. The fire/waterfall was breathtaking and was a beautiful addition to the outside decor. In addition, I can't even count how many of our guests complimented on how amazing the food tasted! All staff was extremely helpful and friendly- I couldn't have imagined a better venue for our reception, and couldn't have asked for a more helpful and caring staff. I would recommend Coast to anyone looking for the perfect wedding reception venue!

planning an out of town wedding but the moment we walked into The Coast and met Candy I knew that we had found the ideal place. She made the whole planning experience easy and FUN! Without hesitation she included unique personal touches including serving the same appetizer that was served at our wedding reception and making the salad using my mother’s Greek dressing recipe. The reception itself was a dream come true. The setting was stunning with views of the lake and the Milwaukee skyline. The food was delicious, everyone raved about their meal. The wait staff was attentive and accommodated our every need. The DJ did a terrific job, the dance floor was full the entire evening. The only difficult thing about the entire experience was having it end and leaving The Coast. Thank you so very much Candy Zilli and Zilli Hospitality!

the lake throughout the evening, instead of just hovering in one room or being divided between dancing and bar. The food was excellent - even better than I'd hoped after the tasting. The catering staff was prompt and polite throughout the planning process. I received quick responses to every inquiry and was able to get exactly what I wanted within my budget. I was nervous about having to use their dedicated DJ service - DJ's on the Mix - but it turned out very well. Throughout the planning and on the night of the wedding, I was treated with kindness, respect, and attention by the DJ's, bar staff, wait staff, and everyone involved with Zilli Hospitality. I am pleased with how the day turned out and I am happy to offer my enthusiastic recommendation.

The staff exceptional and attentive. I can not tell you how often we heard from our guests that we had the best wedding they had ever been to,and it was very apparent our guests enjoyed themselves and truly meant it!!

and learned a lot about our options. They have a pretty extensive menu to choose from and had beautiful presentation. I will be going to their restaurant for my anniversary every year because it was that good! :)

tons of compliments from our guests, and everything came out hot! The appetizers were wonderful too. Their presentation is beautiful as well. It is very nicely arranged. We were impressed and pleased with it. The service was good throughout the night. Our guests enjoyed themselves!

food as well.

food was delicious! I enjoyed the stations much more than the traditional sit down dinner. I would recommend Coast and Zilli's to any couple looking for a modern venue in downtown Milwaukee.

nt coordinator included parking beneath building close to everything downtown including hotels great place for cake setup with skylight above professional staff etc.