Turtle's 1890 Social Centre

h was extremely straightforward and amazingly flexible and accommodating. All of our other vendors worked at Turtles previously and loved it. Our special day is one that we will treasure forever, and it was so easy to make happen with Brian and his staff. Highly recommend.

able of any venue we looked at, but they also included the most. No nickel and dime-ing you to death, their pricing is straightforward and included everything we needed. Tables, chairs, linens, dishware, all of it. And the food was awesome!! We did street tacos, and they were superb! All of our guests with special dietary needs were accommodated, and all the guests had great things to say about the food and the staff! The staff was friendly, professional, and helped make sure everything went smoothly. Bryan also went out of his way to get me my favorite beer for the reception (peanut butter porter) and I really appreciate that! The place is also gorgeous. Brick walls, tin ceilings, black and white tile floors, and a beautiful bar are the perfect backdrop for any event. Vintage and elegant, it was everything I could have asked for!

mplified the planning immensely! The pricing was very transparent and fair. Way cheaper than anything else we found. We got so many compliments on the space and the food. I would absolutely recommend Turtle’s to anyone planning their wedding!

and really helped us make this our own wedding and basically never said no to a crazy idea. During our cocktail hour we had tarot readers and a reptile booth for people to take pictures with a full grown Boa Constrictor (britteny spears style). Basically as long as we weren't breaking any healthcodes or causing damage, he was down for my weirdness! The amount of people that complimented the food was astounding. I had people tell me they could barely eat dessert because they couldn't stop going back to the buffet, and that is not a knock at our dessert vendor at all! These guys also know their beers and were able to help us curate a magnificent beer selection. I cannot recommend Turtles enough. Price is more than reasonable, the customer service and staff if top notch, the food and drink was perfect, and with the right vision you can transform that room into something special. I really hope that a family or friend is inspired to have their wedding there in the future because I would love to go back and enjoy the place as a guest!

e day, Bryan and his staff made everything go off without a hitch. Every person I spoke to that night raved about the food, enjoyed the hospitality of the servers, and were just overall impressed with the professionalism of Turtle’s. If I could do it all over again I would pick Turtle’s again in a heart beat. It’s affordable, professional, and they just downright throw one heck of an event!

experience and excellent communication made the entire process feel so manageable from the start. He was also very accommodating and went above and beyond to make it a great day for us. If you want tasty food, amazing craft beer options, and a personable experience, look no further!

anning process, Bryan was right there to help and was always completely honest with us. Getting married in a pandemic was not ideal, but they really made sure that they were not going to stop short of making our day absolutely perfect for us. Their excitement for our big day really added that personal touch that we didn't know we needed! The venue is beautiful, the food was incredible, and all of our guests were so impressed! Thank you so much, Bryan and the team!

ide in providing nothing but the best. They include so much with just the small room fee, and help make your day uniquely yours. I would recommend Turtles to anyone looking for a fun venue that doesn't want to break the bank!

ed at your reception. Everything was well organized and efficient and on time. The affordable prices allowed us to have the wedding reception beyond our dreams! thanks everyone!

of the food was very reasonable and very delicious. We had the pasta bar and had so many people compliment us on the taste of the food. The venue itself is beautiful. We had to do very little decorating to the room. We even had a few guest mention that they may do their vow renewal at Turtles. I really can’t think of a single negative thing to say about this venue.

ly devoted to us during the planning process and making sure everyone had an enjoyable time on our wedding day. The space needed very little decoration and isn’t your standard ballroom. Our guests were blown away with the ambiance and the food especially. All night I was getting compliments and questions of how we had found this little gem that was doing things up big!

ized, timely, and easy to work with. They were straightforward and I knew exactly what to expect when my wedding day arrived. I truly enjoyed working with them both! The venue itself is beautiful! It has a lot of charm and character, and I got a lot of comments from my wedding guests on how beautiful and unique the venue was. Finally, the food was AMAZING! We had the herb-roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans, and I got so many compliments on the food from my guests! I would recommend Turtle's to anyone looking to get married in the Shakopee area! Wedding planning was much less stressful with Bryan, Barb, and the staff at Turtle's on my team!

following things Affordable: Bryan walked us through pricing multiple times and did everything he could to help us bring costs down where possible. There were no hidden fees, no over the top minimums and no run around to get us to spend more. Quality: OH MY GOSH THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. And they boxed up my leftovers so that I would have something to eat when I went home after dancing for hours and some extra cake. I almost cried. We could have our pick of beer and there was plenty of wine to choose from. They let us bring in our own cake and the cook was really fun to work with. Beauty: We did a lot of decorating and turned Turtle's into a pine forest winter wonderland but this place needs absolutely no decoration. The dark woods, beautiful ceiling and classic bar do it all. Integrity and service: I have worked in restaurants for the last ten years. I know a good manager/owner when I meet one and from the first time I talked to Bryan I knew this guy was the real deal. He clearly cares about the place. He treats his employees well and is a good communicator. He responded to my emails and was honest with me about what was going to work and what wasn't. I would say; if you are a high maintenance couple that wants tons of bells and whistles, or the venue to do everything for you, or something incredibly fancy maybe Turtle's isn't the best spot for you. That's okay. Do you. If you want good, down to earth people, absolutely amazing food and a stellar space at the most affordable price in the Twin Cities than you have found the perfect space in Turtle's 1890 Social Centre.

le’s 1890 does not charge you for every little detail like cake cutting or coordination work. The food was amazing—we got nothing but compliments all night. Bryan Turtle was straight forward and quick to respond from our first meeting on. As the wedding approached he had many good suggestions regarding food, beverages, decorations, DJ, and other tips to make the night run smoothly. We planned our wedding mostly from out of state, but he made that very easy by responding quickly, checking in on us, and drawing out the venue for us so we could make decoration plans. The night of our reception, the coordinator Barb put last minute details into place for us, kept our DJ in the loop, and made sure we stayed on our timeline. I don’t know what we would have done without her help during the cocktail hour and reception! The other staff was very respectful as well, despite us getting in their way while taking pictures inside due to the weather. Both Bryan and Barb put our minds at ease and left us with no worries regarding the reception. The venue and staff are superb; we highly recommend Turtle’s 1890 for weddings and other parties!

of that, the room has such a great classic look to it with the original bar and brick wall opposite it. Besides all of that, you are going to have a hard time beating the pricing. Bryan will tell you that he's not out to take advantage of you on your wedding; he's just looking to sell food and beverages, with a small fee for renting the room. If you are looking for great local craft beer, he gets you excellent pricing and he has an already great menu selection that can be totally customizable upon request. We wanted to have pulled pork and he got us some of the best pulled pork I've ever had for a great price. I would highly recommend this venue!

od and the wedding evening went SO smoothly! I didn't have to worry about anything at all. They also accommodated my set-up people and made the entire experience so enjoyable and easy. We were extremely blessed to find a place like Turtle's. (Not to mention it is the most ELEGANT place and is just beautiful).

d the details of our dinner. We had a cocktail hour with passed appetizers, and a buffet-style dinner. The food was outstanding, and I have received multiple compliments. At the tasting, we got to meet the chef, Ron, and discuss options for customizing or changing things, which was fun for us as we love food and cared about our guests enjoying a nice meal. One huge detail that we loved was that Bryan loves beer! He was excited to discuss the options with us and make recommendations-- we love local beer and got to pick exactly what we wanted to host on tap for our guests. The space is so unique and elegant yet comfortable. We didn't feel like we needed to go overboard on decorations, and Bryan let us use candle holders and vases that they had on-site. The first time you meet Bryan, it will be clear that he coordinates a lot of weddings and knows how things can go smoothly. I'm very organized and never felt like I was bothering him by asking about details or emailing him questions. He was always very kind and communicated promptly and clearly, right up through the evening of our wedding. Again, the entire staff was very easy to work with, and our wedding was a blast! We felt like we (and our guests) could simply show up and enjoy.

was available to answer questions, show the future in laws the venue, and talk with other vendors (photo booth and DJ). The day of the reception, Barb took the reins and it was seamless. 200+ guests of family and friends raved about the food and service of the staff. The space itself is beautiful, making decorating easy since it needs very little. I would definety think about booking this venue for other events because it was perfect for my wedding!

s gorgeous. We looked around the Twin Cities for a venue with character (exposed-brick, high ceilings, soft lighting, nice bar) and you can't beat the price at Turtle's!! Food was delicious, service was wonderful, and Bryan is so organized! We highly recommend!

We had to plan most of our wedding from out of state and Bryan was always quick to respond to emails and extremely accommodating to us when we would fly back to MN to make sure he was able to fit us in for meetings and the taste testing. The venue itself is so beautiful with the brick wall, black detailed ceilings, and the awesome bar; we barely had to decorate the place. We had Barb there to coordinate for our reception and she was SO sweet and made sure everything ran smoothly and on time. Also the food was yummy and the pizza bar towards the end of the night was a huge hit! Everything about Turtle's made our day PERFECT. It went above and beyond all expectations. Thank you Bryan, Barb, the chefs, bartenders, and the other staff that helped make our day so wonderful. Don't look anywhere else...book them!!!!! Alex and Bryce W.

iece. We loved the eclectic vibe. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how they appreciated and enjoyed the atmosphere. Beyond that, the food was absolutely incredible! You can't go wrong with anything you choose. It makes the process so simple having venue and food in the same location. We would utilize this venue again for future events as well as recommend it to everyone! You beyond get what you pay for.

ughout the day, making sure we had everything we needed. Not only is the service amazing, the food is out of this world. This isn't your regular wedding chicken! Turtle's was the perfect venue for our wedding and people continue to tell us how much they loved it!

questions very quickly. I was never waiting around for an answer about anything. When our guest shuttle buses were running VERY late and messing up our timeline, Bryan and staff pushed dinner back (an hour!) without complaint, and it was still delicious. We had been looking forward to our wedding meal for weeks before our reception and it did NOT disappoint. When we struggled with finding a DJ, he was quick with an AWESOME suggestion, who we hired and loved. If you're on the fence about picking turtles or not, do not hesitate. Bryan and staff were so easy and fun to work with, it made the wedding process more enjoyable!

ntastic job making sure everything was running smoothly and helped me make decisions based on time and number of guests attending. They definitely made the day less stressful. The venue itself is beautiful and it worked wonderfully with my decor. I would definitely recommend Turtle's for a reception venue. All of my guests loved the food and are still talking about it as well. We did have one guest that was gluten free and they had no problem accommodating that person. Overall a beautiful venue within a reasonable price range with amazing food!

h my mother, who was in town. He accommodated my travel schedule so I could do a food tasting, and he went above and beyond to ensure that we could install a wall of lights behind the head table. The room itself is gorgeous - a large brick wall, vintage tin ceilings, and a long mahogany bar gave my reception the ambiance I was looking for. The head of maintenance assisted my parents in hanging the wall of lights and even made some suggestions and alterations to ensure it stayed in place. I could write a page about the food itself, but I'll leave it at AMAZING. And Barb, the person who coordinated the reception the day of, was extremely capable, organized, and thoughtful. No detail was overlooked, and all of the thanks for the perfect reception go to her, the cooks, the serving team, and Bryan. The prices were also very reasonable; I cannot recommend the venue and its value highly enough.

kind words and compliments from family and friends on the professionalism and responsiveness of the staff and the food was delicious. Bryan was great from day 1. He is easy to work with and breaks down the reception planning in an experienced and organized way.

s down the best food I've had at a wedding or other large event and as you can see from the info above, a bargain! This venue has everything going for it from looks to food to staff. If you want to make your day easier, I highly suggest booking Turtle's!

there was plenty of it. The venue is in a great location for friends and family to easily commute to. The room rental price included many things for such a great price and there were never any hidden fees. Bryan made the whole processes easy and painless! I would highly recommend this venue to any future brides.

ized bar, stamped ceiling, with brick and timber. While at the wedding, all of our needs were met by their staff without us needing to ask for anything. Their pricing is hard to beat. They cut our cake at no charge and they provided coffee at no charge. We did have to provide bistro tables and clothes because they didn't have any. This wasn't a big deal as we were notified well in advance. If we ever had an event of substantial size, we would go to Turtle's in a heart beat.

ped us find our ceremony space at Huber Park. Other venues up charge for every little thing, but Bryan includes everything you need in the room rental fee. Bryan is also a huge craft beer fan and we had a great time choosing our beer selection with him. The space is beautiful, the food was phenomenal and the entire staff was very impressive. We are so happy we chose to have our reception at Turtle's.

had as the planning went along. The food was fabulous, being a vegetarian I wanted some options that were not on a typical wedding menu and the chef was open to making whatever I recommended. Brian totally respected my budget and worked with us to make our wedding wonderful and still within our means. The venue itself is gorgeous with the wood and brick, you can truly decorate it as much or as little as you want. My now husband and I were happy with our experience!

ot disappoint! Bryan was wonderful to work with from day one and his entire staff was so helpful and caring, which made everything enjoyable. The venue was spotless, unique, and affordable; the food was fantastic...only compliments from our guests; and Bryan and his staff are top notch (helpful and kind)! Our daughter found this venue on theknot.com and we are so thankful she did! Please do not over look this venue when searching for a wonderful place to host your wedding reception or special gathering!

and responsive to any and all questions we had and on the night of Barb was incredible at making sure things ran smoothly. The pricing of everything at the venue was also wonderful, it made it possible for us to have a great night with 200 of our closest family and friends at a price that didn't make us cringe too much.

taff that would do whatever they could to make sure we had the best night possible. One thing that we really liked was that they don't overcharge you for anything & are very reasonably priced for being in the metro! Kudo's to Barb for making it such an awesome experience for us also, she is the best!!! It's a must see!!!!

rk with, he is extremely chill and flexible when it comes to making last minute plans! We chose an appetizer menu for food and it was absolutely delicious! Guests raved about the food, and definitely went for seconds. We were able to have our own sweet and salty bar as well. Not to mention, you definitely cannot complain about the prices. The sound and lights for the dance floor were great as well and we had fun dancing away the night! If I had any complaints, I wasn't impressed with our bartender for the night. She wasn't very friendly and she didn't smile much. Everyone else was amazing!!!

ng about. It is not his first rodeo for sure! We used exactly what he predicted in that first meeting. We did a tasting, everything was delicious. We chose exactly what he said we would (stuffed chicken and roast beef). They don't nickel and dime you to death. He gives a fair price for top tier service and food. He was there in the morning when we arrived, made sure we were all set, and was there throughout dinner ensuring things were great. This is not an absentee owner who doesn't care. He takes his responsibility seriously and takes better care of the event than your own mother would. Bryan tells you that he and his team will do everything they can to make it all perfect and they deliver a thousand times over. We heard nothing but compliments from our guests on the food. We got rave reviews on the prime rib (we didn't have prime rib - the roast beef was so tender people thought it was!). Chefs Ron and Danny were awesome. Special dietary needs are no issue at all. Bryan's right hand gal Barb is a treasure. She keeps things flowing smoothly and consults on anything relevant as needed. She is amazingly talented at making everything run smoothly. She was a calming presence and I trusted her with all the important details. When we ordered pizzas late at night she told me to do 8. Looking around the room I didn't think that would be near enough, but decided she does this more than me. 😊. She created the mix and it was perfect. It all went and we didn't have leftovers or anyone wanting more. Our bartenders (Suz and Kortney) were kept busy by our friends and family and they were phenomenal. Efficient, friendly and fun too! If you go anywhere else you are over paying and will not come close to the quality we received. There is no reason to look further. This is THE south metro wedding venue! Thanks to all at Turtles for the best day we could have ever had. You rocked the weather too!! 😉

he budget minded couple this is a diamond in the rough. I would recommend this place to anyone! Absolutely fantastic.

, taking every step to ensure your wishes for the day are executed on in a timely and organized fashion. They do a great job working with you to understand what you expect for the day (no matter how unique your ideas may be), and their experience shows in the smoothness with which the day goes. The food was excellent and numerous guests at our wedding commented on the quality, portion sizes, and the temperature of the meals as being top notch. The venue itself is beautiful for a reception and ceremony and from a value standpoint I have never worked with a team of people who are so focused on meeting your budgetary and timeline expectations for the day. For those that are looking for a beautiful, reasonably priced location in the Twin Cities- Turtles is a great place for your wedding day! - Jim & Cindy

p of everything from the planning the the day of details. Chef Ron has outdone himself! This was the best wedding food I've ever had and I've heard nothing but outstanding comments from our guests about the food as well. We had the two-meat buffet (Roast Beef and Stuffed Chicken Breast) and everything was great! The unique character about this venue makes decorating so easy because you don't have to overdo it because it has it's own ambiance about the place. The room fee here covers so many things that other venues charge extra for so that saves you money. I can't say enough positive things about Turtle's. If you haven't checked it out yet, you really should!

us right away through either email or phone. He truly made everything stress free. We had a Friday reception with about 80??? people (still haven't counted everyone from the guest book) and opted to do appetizers and drinks. I was a nervous bride so unfortunately didn't get to try any of the food but I had people stopping me all night telling me how amazing it was. Some of the best food they have had at a reception. Everyone especially loved the chicken satay,steak bites and spinach and artichoke dip :) Not only is the space beautiful (very minimal decorating needs to be done) but it is so inexpensive. Very important for someone like me who was on a strict budget. By far the greatest price out there by a long shot and again I had people telling me all night how much they loved the venue and how beautiful it looked. Also the staff were very friendly. The bartender was so pleasant and had a smile on her face the whole night. That is so important because as important as the day is to me I wanted my guests to have a great experience as well. There wasn't anything I threw at Bryan that he wasn't able to make work and I appreciate that so much! Like I said I have nothing negative to say about Turtle's 1890 Social Centre. Please give this space a look when your planning your big day. You will not be disappointed!!Thank you again to Bryan for everything!