Private Events

Call: 254.939.5771
Email: kbusch@deadfishgrill.com

CLICK the categories below for more info about hosting your next event at Dead Fish Grill.

BANQUET Room

100 Max Occupancy

Indoor & Outdoor Seating

Full Bar & Private Restrooms

Our Banquet Room seats 90 guests comfortably (up to 100 maximum) and can be dressed up for a formal event or simply decorated with our black or white linen table cloths to feature its beautiful view of Belton Lake. This space has a full bar, private restrooms, and access to an outdoor patio space overlooking the lake. It can be reserved in conjunction with the Overlook Garden and/or the East Patio for an additional $200.

Banquet Room - Minimum Bill Amounts

MONTH	Lunch (Mon-Thu) 11am-4pm	Dinner (Sun-Thur) 4pm-10pm	Lunch (Fri-Sun) 11am-4pm	Dinner (Fri-Sat) 4pm-12pm
Jan & Feb	$250	$500	$500	$1,000
Mar & April	$300	$750	$500	$1,500
May - Aug	500	$1,000	$750	$2,000
Sept - Nov	$300	$500	$500	$1,500
December	$500	$1,000	$500	$2,000

Overlook Garden

200 Max Occupancy

Indoor/Outdoor Seating

Bar & Restrooms inside

The Overlook Garden is an uncovered outdoor area that can seat up to 120 guests at its existing picnic tables, or up to 200 guests at rented tables. It features an outdoor fire pit and a bandstand. The Overlook Garden is connected to the Banquet Room, which offers a great option to the host that needs the large outdoor space but wants to have the full bar, private restrooms, and temperature-controlled environment of the Regatta Room.

Overlook garden - FEES

MONTH	Sunday - Thursday	Friday - Saturday
Jan - December	$300	$500

($200 Addon fee to Banquet Room if booking both)

Frank's Back Patio

110 Max Occupancy

Outdoor Seating

Full Bar & Private Restrooms

Frank’s Back Patio is a split-level, partially covered, fan-cooled outdoor patio space. It features a private bar and gorgeous views of the lake.

This space has room for about 110 guests under its roof, and an additional 80 seats are available on the uncovered patio directly in front of it (along the railing overlooking the lake). This is a great space for any large event!

Frank's Back Patio - MINIMUM BILL AMOUNTS & FEES

MONTH	Lunch (Mon-Thu) 11am-4pm	Dinner (Sun-Thur) 4pm-10pm	Lunch (Fri-Sun) 11am-4pm	Dinner (Fri-Sat) 4pm-12pm
Jan & Feb	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
March	$700	$1,000	$750	$1,500
Apr-Aug	$700	$2,500	$2,500	$6,000
Sept - Nov	$700	$1,000	$750	$1,500

($500 Fee for Frank’s Back Patio)

East Patio

50 Max Occupancy

Outdoor Seating

Bar & Restrooms inside

This is a great space for your: Rehearsal Dinner, Business Dinner, or Birthday Party.

East Patio - MINIMUM BILL AMOUNTS

MONTH	Lunch (Mon-Thu) 11am-4pm	Dinner (Sun-Thur) 4pm-10pm	Lunch (Fri-Sun) 11am-4pm	Dinner (Fri-Sat) 4pm-12pm
Jan & Feb	$300	$500	$300	$750
March & April	$300	$500	$300	$1,000
May - Aug	$500	$750	$500	$1,000
Sept - Nov	$300	$500	$300	$750
December	$500	$500	$500	$1,000

($200 Fee for East Patio)

Private Events FOOD and Services.

Alcohol Packages

Cash Bar

Unless otherwise specified, all events will include a cash bar. This allows each guest of the event to pay cash or start a tab for beverages not included in the selected event package (beer, wine and liquor). All restaurant prices and drink specials are in effect. No alcohol purchases will be charged to the host.

Host Bar

All individual drinks at the event will be added to the host’s bill, to be paid at the end of the event. All restaurant prices and drink specials are in effect. A gratuity equal to 20% of the pre-tax bill will be applied. The host may choose to limit options available to guests, or to issue drink tickets for the guests to redeem towards the host’s bar bill. In those instances, guests may pay cash for any items no included on the host’s bill.

Standard Bar Package
Beer and wine service for 4 hours.
$14.95+ per person
**All Beer and Wine must be eligible to be ordered through our Vendors**

Premium Bar Package
This package includes house liquors, beer, and wine service for 4 hours.
$19.95+ per person
**All Liquor, Beer and Wine must be eligible to be ordered through our Vendors**

Top Shelf Bar Package
This package includes top shelf liquors, beer, and wine service for 4 hours.
$24.95+ per person
**All Liquor, Beer and Wine must be eligible to be ordered through our Vendors**

Private Event Services

Linen Service

We provide basic black or white linen table cloths for the buffet and guest tables at all events held in the Banquet Room or on the Observation Deck. Additional black or white table cloths (for gift tables, etc.) are available for a charge of $20 each. Table cloths for events held on the East Patio or on Frank’s Back Patio are available for $20 each. Black or white linen napkins can be provided for a charge of $1.00 per guest. Specialty tablecloths are also available, please ask the private event manager for pricing.

PA System

Our PA system is available to rent and comes with two speakers, speaker stands, amplifier, and microphone. The guest is responsible for bringing any additional cords needed to connect the system to a computer or other device. The rental fee is $45. (Subject to availability)

Portable Heaters

Portable heaters are available for $10 each (maximum of four).

Portable Fans

Portable fans are available for $10 each (maximum of four).

Screen Rental

Projector screen available for a $20 rental fee.

Projector Rental

Projector available for $50 rental fee.

Floral Arrangements

We work with some of the best local florists on a regular basis. Let us obtain arrangements for you to brighten up your event.

Décorations

Specialty linens, centerpieces and other decor items can personalize your event and make a beautiful backdrop for your special occasion. Consult with our private event manager to plan the decorations for your event.

Entertainment

We can provide live entertainment for your event. We charge a 10% fee to book entertainment acts.

All private event services require at least 72 hours notice and are subject to availability.

Private Event Policies

Outdoor Spaces & Inclement Weather

At the time of this contract, you are committing your group to indoor or outdoor space. If you have chosen an outdoor space, please look over and sign the attached Outdoor Waiver.

Guaranteed Head Count

Five business days prior to your event, a confirmed guest count is required. This is the number of guests for which we will prepare and the minimum number of guests for which you will be charged. If the number of guests attending your event exceeds the confirmed guest count, we will accommodate the additional guests to the best of our ability. A large number of unexpected guests may compromise the quantity of food, service and space available.

Food Preparation

When preparing food for a buffet-style meal, our kitchen prepares enough food for each guest to go through the buffet line once and fill their plate plus a five to ten percent buffer to accommodate unexpected guests. We make certain that each item on the buffet is replenished until all guests have had a chance to make a plate. Once everyone has been through the line once, any additional food on the buffet may also be enjoyed by your guests, but we will no longer replenish items that run out. If one or two guests arrive late and find the buffet to be lacking entree options, please inform one or your servers and we will have the kitchen prepare a plate for them. If you think your group may be exceptionally heavy eaters, or would like your guests to go through the line more than once, please contact the private event director for pricing.

Deposit

A deposit equal to the room rental fee or 25% of the minimum bill for your chosen space is required to secure your reservation. The deposit will be applied toward your final bill. Up to two weeks before your event the deposit is refundable upon cancellation less a 20% service fee. The deposit is nonrefundable if a cancellation occurs within the two weeks prior to your scheduled event.

Set Up Fee

The Dead Fish Grill charges a small set up fee for private events. The fee is equal to $2 per person based on the guaranteed head count given prior to the event. This fee covers any set up that might need to be done for the event including: movement of furniture, bar set up, buffet set up, etc. The set-up fee does not include decorations, equipment rental, or other special services we provide.

Clean Up Fee

The Dead Fish Grill charges a small clean up fee for private events ONLY in the Banquet Room. The fee is equal to $1 per person based on the guaranteed head count given prior to the event. This fee covers any additional cost to clean and maintain the carpets in the Banquet Room after your event.

Gratuity

A 20% gratuity will be applied to all checks on food, alcohol and set up fees.

Room Rentals & Minimum Bill Requirements

Each Rental space will have a rental fee based on the date and time of the event; this is an additional fee to your food and beverage bill. Those rental fees can be found listed with their corresponding spaces on the first few pages of this guide.

To reserve the Banquet Room, the East Patio, or Frank’s Back Patio we require that a minimum amount be spent on food and beverages (not including tax and gratuity).

Payment

At the end of the event, the host will be presented with the final invoice (less the deposit amount) and payment is due at that time. We cannot split checks for private events. Cash, credit cards, business checks, and personal checks (with proper identification) are all acceptable forms of payment. *Checks to be made payable to Dead Fish Grill.

Outside Food or Beverages

No outside food or drink is permitted, with the exception of specialty cakes or desserts for a celebration. In the event that an outside dessert is brought in, a $1.50 per person service fee will be charged if you require the use of our plates and utensils.

Alcohol

Under no circumstances are guests allowed to bring alcohol onto the premise per Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission rules and regulations. This includes alcohol wrapped or packaged as a gift. All members of the party consuming alcohol purchased for the event must be 21 years or older.

Guest Behavior

Disruptive guests will be asked to leave.

Music & Entertainment

The Dead Fish Grill provides house music at all times and live entertainment on some nights. Our house music is classic rock. The house music volume can be adjusted in all private areas. We allow some private parties to bring in their own music or entertainment if it does not conflict with restaurant operations. Unless given permission by the private event director, no live entertainment or music is allowed for private events.

Décorations

Guests are allowed to bring their own decorations and decorate during a time specified by the private event director or restaurant manager. This is typically one hour prior to the start of smaller events. Guests are responsible for any decor or equipment that they bring into the restaurant. All items must be removed as soon as the event is over. We are not responsible for any items left at the restaurant. Decorations may not be fastened to the building, furniture, or equipment in any way that damages, leaves a mark, or leaves a residue.

Signs & Banners

Guests may not post signs or banners in front of the building, in the parking lot area, or by our monument signs, per the US Army Corps. of Engineers. Signs and banners can be posted in the private event area, please see our policy on decorations.

Outdoor Spaces & Inclement Weather

Our outdoor spaces are wonderful areas to hold your special event. We do feel, however, that it is our responsibility to inform you of two issues which may affect events held in outdoor spaces.

Weather

Bad weather (wind, rain, cold) can affect your event. If you schedule an event and it is threatened by inclement weather, there are several options.

If one of our indoor private spaces is unoccupied, you may use it if you are able to meet the minimum bill required for that space (see chart in our Private Event Policies for details).
If the indoor private spaces are unavailable or do not fit your budget, we will accommodate your group with a non-private space among our regular restaurant guests to the best of our ability. We will seat your group together as much as we are able to, but you may have to deal with noise from other guests and live entertainment.
If there is enough advance warning of bad weather, we can reschedule your event. It is your responsibility to inform us if you would like to reschedule. If you decide that you want to postpone an event, the private event director will work with you to choose another date. Your deposit will be kept and applied to the rescheduled date.

Insects

Insects will always be present in an outdoor setting. We keep the restaurant clean, contract with the best insect control companies in the business, and have installed several special systems to help control outdoor insects, but because we are located on the shore line of a fresh water lake and close to wooded areas, we cannot completely eliminate the issue for our outdoor spaces.

We rarely have problems with either of these issues and, when we do, we make every reasonable effort to satisfy our customers. The purpose of this form is not to discourage anyone from having an outdoor event; but we feel that it is our responsibility to inform our customers of all issues to consider.

HOST YOUR PRIVATE EVENT AT DEAD FISH GRILL

Private Events

Call: 254.939.5771Email: kbusch@deadfishgrill.com

CLICK the categories below for more info about hosting your next event at Dead Fish Grill.

BANQUET Room

Banquet Room - Minimum Bill Amounts

Overlook Garden

Overlook garden - FEES

Frank's Back Patio

Frank's Back Patio - MINIMUM BILL AMOUNTS & FEES

East Patio

East Patio - MINIMUM BILL AMOUNTS

Private Events FOOD and Services.

Cash Bar

Host Bar

Linen Service

PA System

Portable Heaters

Portable Fans

Screen Rental

Projector Rental

Floral Arrangements

Décorations

Entertainment

All private event services require at least 72 hours notice and are subject to availability.

Private Event Policies

Outdoor Spaces & Inclement Weather

Guaranteed Head Count

Food Preparation

Deposit

Set Up Fee

Clean Up Fee

Gratuity

Room Rentals & Minimum Bill Requirements

Payment

Outside Food or Beverages

Alcohol

Guest Behavior

Music & Entertainment

Décorations

Signs & Banners

Our outdoor spaces are wonderful areas to hold your special event. We do feel, however, that it is our responsibility to inform you of two issues which may affect events held in outdoor spaces.

Weather

Insects

HOST YOUR PRIVATE EVENT AT DEAD FISH GRILL

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