Reception Menu
(buffet style)
 January, February, March, April & November
2008 2009  Monday-Thursday - rates vary depending on group size
$32.50 $32.50  Sundays 100 guest minimum
$36.50 $36.50  Fridays, Saturday (11-4) 100 guest minimum
$44.50 $44.50  Saturday Evenings 125 guest minimum
 
 May, June, July, August, September & October
2008 2009  Monday-Thursday - rates vary depending on group size
$36.50 $36.50  Sundays 100 guest minimum
$42.50 $42.50  Fridays, Saturday (11-4) 125 guest minimum
$49.50  $49.50  Saturday Evenings 150 guest minimum

  •   December rates are customized 

  • Additional room rental fee may apply for Groups under 100

  • Prices subject to change

  • The above rates include:
          the facility for a four hour event, one hour for set up
          the reception style buffet ( heavy appetizer/lite supper)  
             full coffee service, cake cutting, set up and cleaning

  • A Bartenders fee of $25.00 per bartender per hour, the usual 18% Service fee and WSST (9.4%) will be added to your final bill

The items below are included in your seasonal rates

Two Passed Hors D’oeuvres (each additional item $2.00pp)

Bruschetta topped with Tomato, Basil and fresh Mozzarella --or--  Brie and Caramelized Onions
Camembert Pillows
Seared Chicken Skewers with black bean dragon sauce
Sirloin Canape with tomato chutney or savory blue cheese

Pancetta wrapped Prawns
Hot Crab Dip in Philo Tartlets
Shrimp Won Ton Bundles with hoisin plum sauce
Seared Scallop Shots with black bean peanut relish
Crimini Mushroom and Prosciutto Crostinis

Polenta with herb Chevre
Seared Tuna on Endive
Smoked Duck with apricot relish on wild rice scallion cake
Lobster & Leek Quiche

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These Items are served on the Buffet:

Marinated, Grilled  and Fresh Vegetable Crudite

Gourmet Cheese Platter with Stuffed Baked Brie

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display

Crackers and Fresh Baked Rolls
Please Choose Two Items (each additional item @ $3.00 per person)
Lake Union Cafe Caesar Salad with parmesan strips
Mixed Greens Salad with grilled pears, spiced nuts and Cambanzola cheese
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato Rolls

Baby Spinach and Rocket Salad with pear tomatoes, feta, and roasted shallot  vinaigrette
Three Cheese Tortellini Salad
Garlic and Herb Roasted Purple and Yukon Gold Potatoes
Mediterranean Orzo salad

Butternut Squash Ravioli with julienne vegetables

Baby Spinach Salad with mandarin oranges & almonds tossed in a miso vinaigrette
Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Lake Union Cafe Chicken Chop Salad
Penne Pasta Puttanesca
Smoked Salmon Pasta with whiskey cream sauce
Oriental Noodles with julienne vegetables (add chicken $1.00 / add shrimp $2.00)

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Please Choose One Item  ( each additional item @ $4.50 per person)

Wild Mushroom & Duck Risotto Cakes

Filet of Salmon with honey garlic soy marinade
Pan Seared Snapper with brandy lobster sauce
Chicken wrapped in Prosciutto

Beef Medallions with grilled portabella demi glace
Sliced Chicken Breast Stuffed with caramelized onions, Basil, and pancetta

Marinated and Grilled Pork Tenderloin with apple marin sauce
Char Broiled Salmon & Halibut with Fuji apple salsa
Crab, Shrimp, and Smoked Salmon Cakes  with roasted chili aioli
Grilled Chicken Breast in mushroom Marsala sauce

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Additional Items:      
Chilled Prawns with Lake Union Cafe’s Cocktail Sauce ..... $5.25 pp
Grilled and Marinated Kabobs
     with vegetables, shrimp, chicken and beef....$5.00 pp
Smoked Seafood Display with mussels, clams,
     salmon, trout, crab claws and oysters.... $6.50 pp

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Pasta Station   ($4.00 per person)
Choice or 2 pastas and 2 sauces freshly tossed 
        and served with appropriate condiments and breadsticks
Sauces: Puttenesca /  Marinara / Garlic Alfredo / Pesto Cream
Pasta: Penne / Rotelle / Shell / Farfalle / Cheese Tortellini

Carving Station: 
          Carved to order & served with condiments and fresh baked rolls
Maple Glazed Ham ..... $3.50 pp
Fresh Roasted Turkey ..... $4.00 pp
L.U.C. Roasted Prime Rib ..... $5.00 pp
Grilled Tenderloin with gorgonzola cream & herb mustard ..... $7.00 pp
London Broil ..... $5.00 pp
 

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 Policies
Deposit:  A non-refundable deposit of $2,000 confirms your space.  Should your date change 150 days before your originally scheduled date, you may transfer to another available date. Your deposit is subtracted from your final bill.
Time & Space:  11-4 pm or 6-11 pm. Events are contracted for a five-hour period. The first hour is for set-up, family pictures and deliveries.  Guests are not permitted inside before allotted time. Please schedule the ceremony at least 15 minutes after guest arrival time. Additional hours can be purchased at $300 per hour.
Bartenders: We provide the bartenders for your event at $25 per bartender, per hour, plus one hour setup. A second Bartender is needed for Soft Bars (beer, wine, pop) of 135 or more guests and for Hard Bars (hard liquor) for 110 or more guests. This requirement is so we may adequately serve your guests.
Beverages: Fully hosted or cash bars are available. Assorted pop, seltzer, juice & ice service available @ $1.50 per person. Full Bar accompaniments @ $1.75 per person, or you may bring your own and we will gladly set it up for you.  Ice can be ordered for you.  A Washington State banquet permit is required for all alcohol beverages served. You can obtain this at your local WSLS for $10. (Please bring the permit with you when paying the bill.)
Wedding Ceremonies:  An additional labor fee of $400.00 will be charged for ceremonies requiring room re-set from ceremony to reception
Payments: Full payment is due 5 business days before your event. Menus, guests counts and other special requests can be arranged at this time.  Please call to make your appointment at least one week in advance. 
The Lake Union Cafe does not accept credit cards.  
Damage Deposit: A separate check for $400 is due at time of payment. We hold this deposit in case there is extra cleaning due to confetti, birdseed, additional guests or overtime. The check will be mailed the next business day if no other major damage has been done.
Parking: Private parking available for an additional $250. Valet Service upon requests.

The Lake Union Cafe accepts no responsibility
for lost or stolen items from the Cafe or parking lot.
Decorations: Certain restrictions apply.  Please inquire.