Lakeside Event Space & Catering
101 to 150 guests
Host your wedding on Lake Erie - at Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar! Located on the East 9th Pier, you and your guests will have gorgeous views of the lake and downtown. Our second-floor private event space can accommodate about 150 seated guests. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer unparalleled views of the city and lake with a wrap-around outdoor patio perfect for sunset photos. Our venue is modern, unique, and a perfect space for you to customize with as much or as little decor as you desire.
Our talented chefs have created a unique, eclectic event menu with both plated and buffet options. While we specialize in modern Mexican cuisine, we also offer other options, including BBQ and even brunch items. Our talented pastry chef can create one-of-a-kind wedding cakes, mini desserts, cupcakes, macaroons, cookies and more. Custom menus are always available upon request. Our experienced bar staff will be glad to create specialty cocktails, and we offer some of the best tequila, draft beer, and wine selections in the area.
Some of our brides choose to host their ceremony at Voinovich Park, just steps away from our venue. Within Voinovich Park, you'll find ample photo opportunities, such as the lake, North Coast Harbor, First Energy Stadium, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Cleveland script sign (just steps away)!
We also offer off-site catering for your special day if you already have a venue in mind. Contact us for additional details.
Lakeside Event Space at Nuevo Modern Mexican and Tequila Bar is a luxurious establishment and wedding venue located in Cleveland, OH.
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Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
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Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Restaurant
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Bar & Drinks
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Cupcakes
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4.8
out of 5.016 reviews
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Nuevo is described as the perfect venue for wedding receptions, known for its beautiful views and attentive staff, particularly Erin. Reviewers appreciated the help with decor setup and the wide variety of menu options available. Guests enjoyed the outdoor balcony space and complimented the venue's ambiance overlooking the lake and city of Cleveland. The food, drinks, and service were all highly praised, making it a memorable experience for couples hosting weddings with around 100-130 guests.- Top reviews
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Courtney C
5.0
10/05/2024
We had the perfect wedding reception here! It has the most beautiful view. The team sets up all your décor for you the day of which is a huge help. Erin was amazing and our venue looked beautiful. The entire night guests were complimenting how amazing the venue was as it looks over the lake and the city of Cleveland. Guests were able to be outside on the balcony area which was so great to have an outdoor space. We had about 130 guests and it was the perfect size for that. Also, they have a wide variety of different menu options you can pick from - it's not just Mexican food! The best night of our lives!
Kristen F
5.0
9/24/2024
I had my rehearsal dinner at Nuevo. The planning, service and food were all flawless. It kicked off a magical weekend perfectly.
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Richard F
5.0
9/14/2022
This venue was the perfect place to host our wedding reception, we got so many compliments on the space and the views. Erin and Jennifer were super responsive and helpful answering all of our questions. Their assistance made sure the reception was flawless and extremely enjoyable. They also helped in setting up the decor and the space looked fantastic when we arrived. The food and drinks were amazing, we really enjoyed the Chorizo Sliders, Chipotle Agave Meatballs, and Mango Margaritas. The bar service was super responsive and quickly poured drinks and kept guests happy. Can't wait to come back here on anniversaries in the future.
Andrea S
5.0
8/17/2022
Erin and her crew did the best job for our 8/6 wedding. They accommodated all of our requests, were accessible via email, and did a stunning job with the table arrangements/set up, food, drinks, everything. I loved working with Erin, and appreciate everything that the staff at Nuevo did for us for our wedding day. It was an amazing experience, and I'd recommend Nuevo to anyone looking to have a wedding for about 100-130 people, we had about 115.
Carly T
5.0
7/11/2022
We loved the space at Nuevo, but it was too small for our wedding reception. We ended up using them for our rehearsal dinner and it was perfection! Erin made sure everything was decorated beautifully! The food and drinks were fantastic. It was the loveliest evening with family and friends.
Laura J
5.0
9/02/2021
Jennifer & her team are amazing!!!! We booked our wedding back in 2019 to get married in 2020 then the pandemic hit, Jennifer helped us through the process of rebooking and made it so seamless. She was a calming force in a terrible situation. I would have not been able to get through this without her! Fast forward to August 2021, we finally tied the knot and Jennifer and her team made our day absolutely perfect! From the food, to the drinks, the setup. They made our day so easy to just enjoy and not stress! The venue is by far the most beautiful place in Cleveland and we our so grateful for our Nuevo family!
Rachel S
2.0
7/01/2021
Location-unbeatable, venue-stunning, staff-wonderful. But Nuevo’s event coordinator Jennifer was incompetent and stress inducing. After finalizing all details on 6/10 for our 6/19 wedding we were told the final invoice would be sent to us ASAP to get paid up. Days passed, and we still didn’t have our final bill yet, for the due date of 6/18. Also, the venue doesn’t have an easy method for payment like online options where invoice can be seen and gradually paid off. Payment was only done via phone calls reading off credit card numbers to run. The week of our wedding, me & my fiancé sent multiple emails to Jennifer with no response. It was 6/18, and we still had no response or invoice. 6/18 @12pm we took our wedding decor to Nuevo, and asked for Jennifer-she wasn’t present. So we left a note with them requesting that she please call us asap when she’s in. Now @3:00pm the day before our wedding aka day we need to be paid up we still had zero response or invoice, (also post multiple phone call attempts to her direct contact given, not Nuevo with no answer). At 4pm we had to check in at our hotel then go straight to our rehearsal/dinner. So now I have no time to get a cashier’s check to drop off as I planned, I’m now beyond stressed, & this is taking over my whole day. At 4:13pm 6/18 she sent an invoice. She also lied—saying the reason she was sending it so late was because she had tried to send it to my knot email instead. So on the way to my rehearsal I’m having to call to make this payment over the phone. There is an extra $1,000 cost to have the ceremony outside vs inside. Because she wasn’t sure of the weather situation, she didn’t run the payment this day as anticipated, (although clearly there are multiple better solutions to handle this scenario). Instead, she waited until the last hour of my wedding to ask for my card and run payment. The payment came back declined due to the large amount. (But I’d also like to add I didn’t receive a single notification from my bank regarding this incident which is not normal so also confused about this). Now if this had been dealt with earlier in advance on another day (like I had been trying to accomplish) I could’ve simply spoke with the bank and resolved this issue. But now it’s 10pm on my wedding night and I’m having to deal with payment. She also went to my parents as soon as the payment was declined before telling ME. Making my parents and us very uncomfortable and honestly embarrassing. Me and my husband paid for our wedding. NOT my parents who she has never spoke with before. It left me in tears of frustration. Also earlier in the day, my ceremony was scheduled to be outside. Now there had been one light rain sprinkle over about 10 minute time frame that day-we’d been shooting outside for photos the whole time. The understanding was my ceremony would be moved from the patio if rain was an issue right before ceremony and be held inside. No more clarification was made than that. My ceremony was at 4:30pm, I get there at 3pm to a fully covered patio with people eating their meals outside on my planned ceremony site. Neither my bridal party contact person or I were given any heads up of their weather call. Jen now explains that a weather call was made at 12pm for the 4:30pm event. So I got married inside with sun peaking out and people eating on the rain protected patio. Just a whole week of stress and frustration, and I’d hate for others to experience the same stress on/around their day
Cassandra C
5.0
6/25/2021
We had our rehearsal dinner at Nuevo! It was the perfect Cleveland evening and the lakefront views were unmatched! Jennifer was great to work with and everyone enjoyed the margaritas, tacos and ice cream bar. I highly recommend Nuevo!
Samm S
5.0
5/15/2021
Highly recommend Nuevo for anyone looking for a fun, unique, and beautiful venue. Jennifer, Hayley, and their staff made the whole process a seamless experience. COVID handed us a lot of curve balls but everything turned out better than we could have ever hoped.
Kayla R
5.0
10/05/2020
Nuevo is amazing! We fell in love over burrito's and guac - so this was the perfect place to hold our rehearsal dinner. The food and vibe is exceptional here. Not to mention the great service from the team! Jennifer and her team are beyond helpful! You can do simple and classic here or even dress it up to very formal! The space is perfect on the lake and open concept. There are not many modern venues in Cleveland. Nuevo is unique and fun!
Jackie N
5.0
9/27/2019
Coming up on two years of marriage, I never realized we forgot to send in our review. Nuevo is truly a one-of-a-kind venue and one-stop shop.
From the customer service to the food, drinks and ambiance, we couldn't have been happier. To this day, we still get comments on how cool it was to have an upscale taco bar as the meal at our wedding.
One of my favorite parts about the venue is how unique it is without decor---I had to put minimal time and effort into adding a little "us" to the space. The private bar, bathrooms and 2nd floor patio views were just out of this world.
Thank you to everyone at Nuevo for making our day absolutely perfect!
Vendor response 01/14/2020
Thank you for your kind words. We had such a wonderful time helping you plan your special ...
day. Wishing you years of happiness!
Thomas R
5.0
7/22/2019
Everything was perfect this past Saturday. We could not recommend a better place. The wait staff was excellent. Haley and her companions anticpated our every need and their timing was impeccable. We have to thank Erin Kirven, Doug Caveny, and Jennifer for the attention they paid to our needs and requirements. One of them gets credit for the weather as well.
It was mu daughter's intention to show her guests the best of Cleveland. Thank you to Nuevo for helping her to accomplish it.
My only regret is that it is our last wedding.
Sarah J
5.0
7/11/2019
Absolutely perfect wedding venue! You cannot beat the view of downtown Cleveland and Lake Erie. There is a nice balcony which all the guests enjoyed during the nice summer evening; it was perfect to step away from the dance floor and visit with friends and family.
The coordinator, Erin, was fantastic. She had excellent, creative ideas to decorate the space, she was easy going and accommodating, and put together an absolute wonderful night.
The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed the margaritas!
Ashley H
5.0
9/29/2018
Erin and Jennifer were so easy to work with, and the venue is PERFECT for pictures because of its location. The food is delicious (everyone commented on it) and desserts were on point! They carried out my vision 100%, and we didn’t have to worry about setting anything up the day of which was amazing. Highly recommend!!
Kelsey B
5.0
9/10/2018
We had a great reception here, the staff was wonderful, the views were amazing and the food and drinks were delicious! If you're having an bigger reception I highly recommend this place, especially in the summer!
Tim V
5.0
6/20/2017
We had our wedding reception here on June 17, 2017, after having our ceremony in adjacent Voinovich Park. From start to finish, Erin and the rest of the staff at Nuevo were professional, organized, accommodating, and most importantly, calm and flexible! Not only is the space unique, modern, and absolutely gorgeous, with views of Lake Erie and the Cleveland skyline, it also was close to all the downtown hotels and made all the logistics of the weekend so much easier. The food and drinks were excellent, and Erin and Zach (head chef) worked with us to create a unique menu that exactly suited our tastes, even accommodating our desire to be serve an almost entirely vegetarian menu without sacrificing creativity and taste. The on-site pastry chef, Jen, created a delicious and beautiful cake for a very reasonable price. Service throughout the night flowed very smoothly and didn't miss a beat. For anyone looking to host a wedding in downtown Cleveland, I cannot think of a more beautiful or unique space or a better team to work with! Can't thank them all enough for helping us put together a truly spectacular and memorable event!
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