Private Events

Call: 254.939.5771
Email: adrake@deadfishgrill.com

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

Regatta 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.

Regatta 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 Regatta 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 - MINIMUM BILL AMOUNTS

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

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

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

East Patio

50 Max Occupancy

Outdoor Seating

Bar & Restrooms inside

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.

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

Private Events FOOD and Services.

Hors D'oeuvres

Prices are before tax and 20% Gratuity. Minimum order of 20 pieces per menu item.

Cold Hors D’oeuvres (Per Person)

Fresh Vegetable Platter – $2.00

Assortment of seasonal vegetables with ranch dressing.

Fruit & Cheese Platter – $2.50

Seasonal fruits and assorted domestic cheeses served with crackers. Add assorted meat for 1.00 per person.

Shrimp Cocktail Platter – $5.00

Gulf shrimp served over ice, with cocktail sauce.

Oysters on the half shell – $3.00

Gulf oysters served on ice.

Oyster Bar – $6.00

Oysters served over ice with 6 toppings of your choice.

Blackened Shrimp Avocado Bites – $3.00

Blackened Shrimp on a creamy avocado served on a cucumber.

Hot Hors D’oeuvres (Per Person)

Seafood Stuffed Mushroom Caps – $2.00

Mushroom caps with seafood stuffing.

Crab Cake Bites – $2.50

With Spicy Orange Marmalade

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Shrimp Dip – $2.50

Spinach and artichoke topped with blackened shrimp, served over toast points.

Loaded Baked Potato Skins – $2.50

Cheddar, bacon and green onions.

New Orleans Chicken – $2.50

Grilled chicken skewer, served with our Cajun sauce.

Peeled shrimp served over ice with cocktail sauce. Ask about beer-tub style.

Menu Packages

Roasted Rosemary citrus Chicken and Roasted Pork Loin – $18.40++ Per Person

Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Non-alcoholic beverages and fresh baked bread are included.

N.O. Package – $23.99 Per Person

Choose any two of the following entrees: Blackened Chicken, Blackened Catfish, Seafood Cajun Pasta, Crawfish Étouffée or Gumbo. Served with dirty rice and seasonal vegetables. Non-alcoholic beverages and cheddar cheese biscuits are included.

Blackened Snapper and Grilled Citrus Chicken – $26.99 Per Person

Served with rice, seasonal vegetables, and your choice of salad. Non-alcoholic beverages and fresh baked bread are included.

Boneless Pork Chop & Herb Roasted Chicken – $28.99 per person

Red wine and whiskey sauce accompanied by bake potato and seasonal vegetables. Non-alcoholic beverages and fresh baked bread are included.

Holiday Menu

Traditional Ham & Turkey Dinner – $21.49++ per person

Served with your choice of sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes. Also served with Stuffing, green beans, gravy, dinner rolls, and butter. Non-alcoholic beverages are included. Available only during the months of November and December.

Salad Choices

All dressings are served on the side.

Traditional Caesar Salad

Salad of field greens tossed with toasted walnuts and

port soaked cranberries

Traditional Garden Salad

All packages are served buffet-style unless otherwise noted. Prices are before tax and 20% gratuity.

Plated Menu

Big Steak Big Shrimp – $32.99

A 12oz Ribeye & four grilled shrimp served a loaded baker, vegetables, and horseradish cream sauce. Pair with our house Cabernet Sauvignon $38.99.

DFG Pork Chop – $28.00

A giant pork chop topped with red wine cream & mushroom sauce. Served with scalloped potatoes, and asparagus. Recommend pair Pino Noir $32.99.

8oz Tenderloin Filet – $33.00

Served with red wine and mushroom cream sauce, mashed potatoes, & vegetables. Recommend wine pair Pino Noir $35.99.

New Orleans Chicken – $26.00

Grilled chicken breast covered in our cajun cream sauce with crawfish & shrimp. Served with mashed potatoes, and vegetables. Recommend wine pair House Merlot $28.00.

A LA Carte

Build your own menu using the items listed below. All a la carte menus will be served buffet-style. All menus that include at least one entrée item will also include non-alcoholic beverage service. All prices are before tax and 20% gratuity. We charge $5.95++ for children under 10 years to have a plate with the adults on most packages

Prices are per person. Prices in the “Single Entrée” column apply only to single entrée buffets. Prices in the “Two Entrée” column should be used for any buffet with at least two entrée selections. Side items and desserts are priced separately. For example: if you choose the Baby Back Ribs and Citrus Chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables, you would calculate the price by adding $6.50 for the Ribs, then $5.50 for the Chicken, $3.00 for the mashed potatoes and $4.00 for the vegetables, for a total price of $19.00 per person. Contact the Private Event Manager for assistance in planning a menu within your budget.

Entrees

Blackened Chicken – Single Entree $6.75, Two Entree $4.50
Citrus Chicken – Single Entree $6.75, Two Entree $5.50
Catfish (Blackened or Grilled) – Single Entree $6.75, Two Entree $5.50
Smoked Chicken Enchiladas – Single Entree $6.75, Two Entree $5.50
Lemon Butter Tilapia – Single Entree $7.50, Two Entree $6.00
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo – Single Entree $7.88, Two Entree $6.25
Roasted Pork Loin – Single Entree $8.25 Two Entree $6.50

Baby Back Ribs – Single Entree $8.25 Two Entree $6.50

Herb Roasted Chicken Breast – Single Entree $8.25 Two Entree $6.50

Seafood Cajun Pasta – Single Entree $8.25 Two Entree $6.50

Gumbo – Single Entree $8.00 Two Entree $6.50

Hawaiian Glazed Pork Tenderloin – Single Entree $9.00 Two Entree $7.00

Crawfish Etouffee – Single Entree $9.75 Two Entree $7.50

Traditional Brisket – Single Entree $9.75 Two Entree $7.50

Smoked Sausage – Single Entree $9.75 Two Entree $7.50

Beef and Chicken Fajitas – Single Entree $12.00 Two Entree $9.00

Mahi Mahi (Blackened or Grilled) – Single Entree $12.00 Two Entree $10.00

Grilled Salmon – Single Entree $18.00 Two Entree $145.00

Snapper (Blackened or Grilled) – Single Entree $19.50 Two Entree $15.00
Prime Rib – Single Entree $21.00, Two Entree $18.00

Sides

Mashed Potatoes – $3.00

Baked Beans – $3.00

Red Beans – $3.00

Cole Slaw – $3.00

Dirty Rice – $3.00

Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes – $4.00

Seasonal Vegetables – $4.00

Caesar Salad – $4.00

Field Greens Salad – $3.00

Southwestern Salad – $3.00

Garden Salad – $3.00

Fresh Baked Bread w/butter – $3.00

Dessert

Assorted Cookies (2) – $3.00

Mini Key Lime Pie – $4.00

Homemade Cheesecake – $4.00

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.

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. The guest is responsible for bringing any additional cords needed to connect the system to a computer or other device. The rental fee is $60.

Portable Fans

Portable fans are available for $20 each (maximum of four).

Screen Rental

Projector screen available for a $50 rental fee.

Projector Rental

Projector available for $50 rental fee.

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 entrée 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 of 20% 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.

Gratuity

A 20% gratuity will be applied to all checks.

Room Rentals & Minimum Bill Requirements

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). If your group is unable to meet the minimum required bill for any reason, a room rental fee will be charged for the difference between your actual bill and the required minimum bill. Minimum bill requirements are listed with their corresponding spaces on the first few pages of this guide.

Payment

At the end of the event, the host will be presented with the final bill (less the deposit amount) and payment is due at that time. We cannot split checks for private events. Cash, credit cards, and business checks (with proper identification) are all acceptable forms of payment.

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 into the premise per Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission rules and regulations. This includes alcohol wrapped or packaged as a gift.

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.

Decorations

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 décor 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: adrake@deadfishgrill.com

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

Regatta Room

Regatta Room - Minimum Bill Amounts

Overlook Garden

Overlook garden - MINIMUM BILL AMOUNTS

Frank's Back Patio

Frank's Back Patio - MINIMUM BILL AMOUNTS

East Patio

East Patio - MINIMUM BILL AMOUNTS

Private Events FOOD and Services.

Cold Hors D’oeuvres (Per Person)

Fresh Vegetable Platter – $2.00

Fruit & Cheese Platter – $2.50

Shrimp Cocktail Platter – $5.00

Oysters on the half shell – $3.00

Oyster Bar – $6.00

Blackened Shrimp Avocado Bites – $3.00

Hot Hors D’oeuvres (Per Person)

Seafood Stuffed Mushroom Caps – $2.00

Crab Cake Bites – $2.50

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Shrimp Dip – $2.50

Loaded Baked Potato Skins – $2.50

New Orleans Chicken – $2.50

Roasted Rosemary citrus Chicken and Roasted Pork Loin – $18.40++ Per Person

N.O. Package – $23.99 Per Person

Blackened Snapper and Grilled Citrus Chicken – $26.99 Per Person

Boneless Pork Chop & Herb Roasted Chicken – $28.99 per person

Holiday Menu

Traditional Ham & Turkey Dinner – $21.49++ per person

Salad Choices

Traditional Caesar Salad

Salad of field greens tossed with toasted walnuts and

port soaked cranberries

Traditional Garden Salad

Big Steak Big Shrimp – $32.99

DFG Pork Chop – $28.00

8oz Tenderloin Filet – $33.00

New Orleans Chicken – $26.00

Entrees

Baby Back Ribs – Single Entree $8.25 Two Entree $6.50

Herb Roasted Chicken Breast – Single Entree $8.25 Two Entree $6.50

Seafood Cajun Pasta – Single Entree $8.25 Two Entree $6.50

Gumbo – Single Entree $8.00 Two Entree $6.50

Hawaiian Glazed Pork Tenderloin – Single Entree $9.00 Two Entree $7.00

Crawfish Etouffee – Single Entree $9.75 Two Entree $7.50

Traditional Brisket – Single Entree $9.75 Two Entree $7.50

Smoked Sausage – Single Entree $9.75 Two Entree $7.50

Beef and Chicken Fajitas – Single Entree $12.00 Two Entree $9.00

Mahi Mahi (Blackened or Grilled) – Single Entree $12.00 Two Entree $10.00

Grilled Salmon – Single Entree $18.00 Two Entree $145.00

Snapper (Blackened or Grilled) – Single Entree $19.50 Two Entree $15.00Prime Rib – Single Entree $21.00, Two Entree $18.00

Sides

Mashed Potatoes – $3.00

Baked Beans – $3.00

Red Beans – $3.00

Cole Slaw – $3.00

Dirty Rice – $3.00

Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes – $4.00

Seasonal Vegetables – $4.00

Caesar Salad – $4.00

Field Greens Salad – $3.00

Southwestern Salad – $3.00

Garden Salad – $3.00

Fresh Baked Bread w/butter – $3.00

Dessert

Assorted Cookies (2) – $3.00

Mini Key Lime Pie – $4.00

Homemade Cheesecake – $4.00

Cash Bar

Host Bar

Linen Service

PA System

Portable Fans

Screen Rental

Projector Rental

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

Private Event Policies

Outdoor Spaces & Inclement Weather

Call: 254.939.5771
Email: adrake@deadfishgrill.com

Snapper (Blackened or Grilled) – Single Entree $19.50 Two Entree $15.00
Prime Rib – Single Entree $21.00, Two Entree $18.00