The Grand Banquet Hall

301 2nd St, Stillwater, MN

About This Vendor

Historic downtown Stillwater's Hidden Gem

The Grand began as a lumberyard during the heyday of Stillwater’s lumber boom. It was re-purposed into our beautiful ballroom in 1994. Left intact is the soaring ceiling with exposed lumber beams which now showcase our trademark antique stained glass dome. The Grand Banquet Hall is located just a couple blocks from the St. Croix River in historic downtown Stillwater, MN! Our ballroom features beautiful stained glass decor, space for up to 350 guests, a generous dance floor and a very long stunning antique bar.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 300

Settings

Ballroom, Historic Venue

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff

The Grand Banquet Hall Reviews

Reviewed On 11/03/2021 by Erin M

Chris and staff were absolutely amazing to work with! I had to make multiple changes to our menu leading up to our wedding day, and Chris was extremely accommodating! The food was absolutely phenomenal!!! So delicious!!! We had so many complime...

nts on how good the food was! I honestly wish I could eat the food every single day it was that good. The serving staff had a great plan to get plates out to people quick and efficiently. The space is huge and everyone had room to move around - it did not feel cramped in there at all (I believe we had around 180 guests & the venue can hold up to 325.) It's so beautiful on the inside and I love everything about the entire night. I would highly recommend the Grand to anyone thinking about a venue in Stillwater!

Reviewed On 11/12/2019 by LAURA B

Chris And His Staff Were Wonderful To Work With. We Received So Many Compliments From Guest Regarding The Venue And The Food. I Highly Recommend The Beef Pot Roast. My Only Issue Came Towards The End Of The Evening When The Staff Started Cleani...

ng Tables And Putting Chairs Up And Ww Still Had The Venue For Over 30 More Minutes.

Reviewed On 11/07/2019 by Alycia B

The Grand is such a cool reception venue!! The space is so large and open. We had 170 people in attendance and there was plenty of room for everyone. Chris and his staff were so easy to work with, both before the wedding day and on our wedding ...

night. Everyone raved about the food and the beautiful venue. I’d highly recommend The Grand

Reviewed On 9/11/2019 by Claire T

I can’t recommend this place highly enough! 1. The price was reasonable 2. The space is gorgeous, garnering compliments from guests and saving additional money on decorations 3. The food was incredible, again got a lot of compliments 4. The ...

staff was very accommodating We looked for a reception venue for a long time, and I’m glad we did because I honestly think it was perfect, and so did all my guests!

Reviewed On 12/25/2018 by Jessica M

Beautiful venue! Super fun for a vintage vibe and minimal decorating!

Reviewed On 10/22/2018 by Kelsey K

The staff was amazing! The food was beyond great! Definitely will recommend having a wedding at the Grand for sure!

Reviewed On 2/18/2018 by Elise B

The Grand staff were amazing to work with!! I was fairly detailed and came with many questions, and they wrote everything down and made it happen. On top of the amazing staff the Banquet Hall is absolutely beautiful. It requires little to no de...

coration. We had 200-210 guests and everyone fit comfortably. Thank you!!

Reviewed On 1/23/2018 by Annie B

I can't say enough good things about the Grand. The venue is gorgeous, the staff is exceptional, the food is incredible. Chris (venue manager) was prompt to respond to my phone calls and emails, answered all our questions, worked with our uniqu...

e needs, and took such good care of us. The staff the day of was beyond amazing and made sure everything went smoothly and my Dad (the go-to man for the evening) and I never had to worry or think twice about a thing. The food though was seriously SO GOOD! Every single person I talked to before and after the wedding (I'm not exaggerating) told us how our wedding food was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding!! We could not have been more thrilled with how our reception turned out and it was all thanks to the Grand and their incredible team!

Reviewed On 12/15/2017 by Megan A

We had both our ceremony and reception at The Grand, and we absolutely loved it! The staff was so easy to work with and flexible, and it was the perfect size for our number of guests. The stained glass, beautiful bar and huge dance floor made i...

t a perfect venue for our perfect day.

Reviewed On 10/02/2016 by Allie L

We were in love from the Grand from when we first saw it as it is beautiful and unique. We were happy with our entire experience , the staff were incredibly professional and helpful. I had endless questions for Chris and he was so kind and kno...

wledgeable. The food was excellent. Our guests had a wonderful experience and we would recommend this venue to anyone! ! Thank you!

Reviewed On 8/22/2016 by Megan S

From the hors d'oeuvres to the main meal and then to the late night snack, our friends and family were filled with great presentation and of course, food!!! Thank you for helping us keep our guests going all night long!!! -The Stephenson's 8/1...

9/2016

Reviewed On 6/12/2016 by Angie F

Everyone at the Grand was great to work with! The space doesn't require much of anything for decorating because it's such a beautiful space. Once we added flowers and candles, the space was even better than I imagined. The prices were reason...

able and the food was great!

Reviewed On 9/11/2014 by Katie H

Their staff are friendly, efficient, personable and will be there from the beginning of your wedding planning right to the end. I was able to give ideas and request. Chris is great to work with. DELICIOUS food, fair pricing and vast knowledge...

of their industry.

Reviewed On 2/12/2014 by Casey Z

We got so many compliments on our food!! Great prices, and even better food! They were great to work with!

Reviewed On 9/06/2012 by Pam E

THe Grand was great for us. The food was delectable, the service great. The hostess worked well with both my husband and I to make sure our guests were enjoying themselves. We hosted wine and beer for the night, and every time we finished a cas...

e or a keg, they found us and got permission to go to the next one. They were amazingly communicative and highly accommodating. The other great thing about this place is that it is so unique of a place that you really don't have to do much decorating and it looks fantastic.

Reviewed On 10/03/2011 by Kirsten H

I can't say enough nice things about this place. The food was melt in your mouth excellent, the venue itself doesn't do it justice until the tables are set and the candles are lit. When I walked into the hall on my wedding day it had a warm, vi...

ntage feel and an aura of elegance. The manager, Chris, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us excellent service from start to finish. Great value for the money.

Reviewed On 3/17/2011 by Christine L

My husband and I had our reception at the Grand Banquet Hall! We both were very satisfied with the whole process from start to finish! Chris and his staff are very very professional and so accomodating to everything we asked of them. The bui...

lding itself is gorgeous and we received a lot of compliments on the food! If you are going to have your reception around the Stillwater area, definately check out the Grand! Their name speaks for themselves!

Reviewed On 11/04/2010 by Jennifer K

We had steak and chardonnay chicken and everyone there was very impressed. They both tasted amazing and was very filling like 2 meals in 1! Prices start low and can be customized to your liking!