Room Rental
Your destination for intimate, elegant events & celebrations
The Gallery, Main & The Understory
Each space has a 30-person capacity
The Understory
The Gallery
Interested in renting the entire restaurant for your group? Inquire about the Total Takeover and rent out the entire restaurant.
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The Gallery
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The Understory
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The Gallery
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The Understory
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Main
Main & The Gallery Menu Selections
Your event deserves custom selections.
We offer two flexible price points and design your menu based on your preferences.
Note: Dinner menu options are only available
when renting the Main or The Gallery spaces.Gather
Casual classics
Up to $45 per person
Curate
Innovative Pairings
Up to $75 per person
Step 1: Identify your main course options
Steak, Roasted Poultry, Fresh Seafood, Chops, Pastas, Braised Meats, Composed Vegetables, and more!
Step 2: Pair complimentary sides
We will work with you to craft the perfect
sides to pair with your main course.
Step 3: Select delectable desserts
Tell us what sounds delicious!
Examples: Macarons, Panna Cotta, Cheesecake.
The Understory Menu Selections
Menu Examples:
Canapés
Hors d'oeuvres
Crudités
Petit Fours
Mini Popover Bar & Fixings
Mini Lobster Rolls
Mini Wild Rice Cakes
You tell us what you’re craving!
Shareables
$10 - $30 per person
Our regular drink menu will be available during your event.
Drink Service
Hosted Cocktails (1+ Drinks)
If you want to provide the first drink (or more), we will provide you with tickets to turn in and drinks ordered from those tickets will be added to your tab for final payment.
Cash Bar
All drinks are purchased by individual guests during the event. Tabs will be opened for each guest that orders a non-included beverage.
Custom Cocktails
We love getting creative with our guests. We can craft signature drinks or menu selections for your event.
Logistics, Booking & Next Steps
Step 1: Fill out our reservation form.
Our Event Coordinator will be in touch to confirm your booking date and time and provide the rental agreement.
Step 2: Sign the Rental Agreement & Pay the Rental Fee
Once a date and time has been confirmed, we ask that you sign the rental agreement and pay the rental fee within 48 hours. Failure to return a signed agreement and pay the fee will result in the date being released.
Step 3: Craft your menu selections
After receiving your signed rental agreement and rental fee payment, our team will reach out to get more menu details and craft the perfect menu for your event.
Step 4: Provide final headcount and menu selections
Final headcount & menu selections are due 2 weeks (14 days) in advance of your event. This allows our team enough time to order and prepare any custom items.
Step 5: Party!
Show up for a good time and let us do the work.
FAQs
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No. At this time the Gallery and Understory are only accessible by stairs.
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We ask for a final headcount and your menu selections at least 2 weeks in advance of your event. This allows our Chef plenty of time to source, order and prepare specialty items not typically in the restaurant.
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We understand things come up. Your rental fee is nonrefundable. Any cancelations less than 5 days from your event date will be subject to 50% of the food cost based on your menu selections.
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Our lower level is a great space for mingling and connecting conversation. This space does not have dining tables or chairs which is why we offer appetizers and small, sharable bites to enjoy in The Understory.
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Absolutely! Since these are our dining spaces, we’re happy to craft both shareable bites and/or a dinner menu for your event.
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Yes! For groups of 30 or less, we offer the option to serve plated or coursed dinner service. Prices vary from those on this brochure. Contact us to learn more.
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Yes! We would love to curate beverage options for your event!
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No. Although we have similar key ingredients and options, our goal is to create a unique experience for each party which is why we don’t offer preset meal options.
If you’re unsure of what you’re interested in ordering, our team can help you make those decisions.
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Yes. An automatic 18% gratuity will be added to each order that has food and beverages on it.
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Possibly! If you have a few more than 30, we may be able to support your group. Fill out the inquiry form to learn more and let us know what your event needs are.
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Possibly! This will depend on the menu items you’re interested in.
Questions?
Contact: events@thepinesmn.com