Amarante's Sea Cliff Reviews

Amarante’s Sea Cliff was a wonderful experience. All aspects leading up to the wedding, and the day itself were handled with the utmost care and professionalism. The food was delicious at the cocktail hour and the dinner. The service was spot on. Communication throughout the wedding process was always easy and questions were answered in a timely fashion by one person who knew all the details of our daughter’s special day. I highly recommend this hidden gem which has 70 years of experience hosting one of the most special days in one’s life, your wedding day.

My husband and I could not be more grateful to Dominic and the team at Amarante’s for making our day so special! From the food, to the service, to the spectacular grounds, we truly enjoyed every minute of our wedding. Amarante’s has been in the community for such a long time and their attention to detail and excellent customer service really showcases that. Such an incredible venue!!!!

Let me prefix this by saying my bride and I have a combined 20 years of experience in the wedding industry - with that said our wedding was PERFECT.
Jose, Dominic and Ivan were absolutely incredible, there wasn’t a single thing we needed to ask for from them they were always exactly where they needed to be and had everything setup perfectly beyond our expectations.

The ceremony site was gorgeous, we had a very large (20+) wedding party and Jose did an excellent job pacing our walk in to ceremony and keeping everyone in line.

Cocktail hour was gorgeous on the deck, all of the food was great and the covered tent in the deck made it a comfortable area for our guests to hangout and avoid the heat.
The bartenders also deserve a shoutout. 155 guests and a vast majority of them on the younger side, we were worried about there being lines at the bar. They handled it well an crushed the lines effortlessly.

There isn’t a single complaint I could have, take this from someone who’s been in the industry for a number of years. This is the venue, don’t look further, don’t question it. Reach out and book it you will not be dissapointed. Let your expectations of this venue be as high as they can because Jose will exceed them no matter what.

Thank you so much to Amarante Sea Cliff!

Alex and Rachel 6/8/2024

We were married on May 31, 2024, in a 6:30 pm ceremony. First the setting was second to none. The sunset on the water made for the most amazing backdrop. That being said, it's not only the location that should drive you to select Amarante's Sea Cliff. A picturesque setting can be created by anyone, what Amarante's has created is far more difficult to find. Let me share with you a few of my highlights:
1. They were always available when I had a question about the planning process. Never made me feel like my question was silly or bothersome, even if I needed to ask the same question a second time.
2. The food was amazing. From the passed hors d'oeuvres, dinner selections, and the fresh warm pretzels for a late-night snack, everything was perfect.
3. The Grand Ballroom, spacious enough for all of our 105 guests, with plenty of room to spare. We walked into the room with every table perfectly placed. The twinkle lights on the ceiling, to the classic white chairs and updated carpeting and dance floor make the space beautiful before you add your first decoration!
4. Finally, the personal assigned "Wedding Director" for the evening. I cannot remember her official title, but she was my BFF for the entire evening. She ensured that I and my guests were where we needed to be every step of the way. She was also ensured that my husband and I warm food and a full glass during dinner. She was quietly present the entire evening ensuring that the festivities flowed smoothly. Her presence was the icing in a perfectly decorated cake!

This is our second marriage, but by far THE BEST wedding. Every guest gushed about how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the staff at the venue were. It warmed my heart to know that our guests experienced the same level of enjoyment that we did!

Thank you Amarante's and the entire staff!!

We had such a perfect day the staff is incredible they are very accommodating and will make you feel special on your day and make you feel like you don’t have to lift a finger. It’s a very charming, beautiful location with beachy vibes. I got numerous compliments from my guest how wonderful the wedding was, and everything was planned perfectly. There wasn’t one person who had a bad time. I am so thankful for Amarante’s!

We are so blown away with our experience with Amarante's for our wedding on 8/11/23. Their staff truly went above and beyond to make our day so special. I barely had to think about, stress or worry about anything on our day because they took care of everything. They created a special custom vegan menu for us, and all the food was incredible. They put in a lot of time and effort to get the ingredients to put together a beautiful spread for us and our guests. Our coordinator Dominic was so incredibly responsive and helpful throughout leading up to the day. Our Maitre' D Ivan was on top of everything day of and was so incredibly helpful with absolutely anything and everything. The views are absolutely breathtaking. We had our photos after ceremony right at sunset and it was just absolutely incredible! Highly recommend!!

It was my dream to have my wedding right on the water (ocean), and as soon as I saw Amarante's, I fell in love with it. It was so nice having our ceremony right on the lawn next to the water. We chose to get a wedding arch instead of using the gazebo for our alter, and it made for the most beautiful photos. This venue is absolutely gorgeous, and I found it to be very affordable for an all inclusive venue. They created a custom vegan menu for us and it was really great! So impressed with the beauty here and the team.

We were so happy with our experience at the venue. From the very beginning in meeting with the staff, touring the room and the grounds, we just felt comfortable and knew that was the place we wanted to have our wedding. They made everything so easy to plan, gave us great tips for getting everything together and took away a lot of the stress in getting ready.

The night we had the tasting could not have been better. The food was excellent, the staff went out of their way to get us what we wanted and we enjoyed sitting and talking while we sampled everything. They also made us feel very confident that everything would run smoothly on wedding night and that they would be available to us during the ceremony and the dinner.

The day of the ceremony was chilly, but the staff had everyone go into the reception room and escorted them outside right before the ceremony started so they wouldn’t get cold. The food was excellent from the appetizers to the main course and everything after. The staff was very attentive to Jen, myself and our families.

Everyone who attended our wedding told us it was one of the best weddings they ever went to. We just wanted to have a great night with our family and friends and that is exactly what we had. Our wedding day and night could not have been better.

If I could give Amarante's 100 stars I would. Our day was absolutely PERFECT in every way. More impressive is the communication, compassion, and flexibility leading up to the big day. My husband and I got engaged in March of 2020 -the very beginning of the Covid pandemic and the same weekend the state essentially shut down. Our entire wedding was planned via Zoom and email. Dawn was outstanding. She returned every email and phone call (and there were a lot -I was constantly asking questions) within hours. Her patience as we navigated how to host our wedding amid a pandemic was nothing short of saintly. We had to constantly shift gears -inside, outside, back inside. Number changes. Spacing and regulation shifts. We need a tent. No, actually cancel the tent we can be inside...the rollercoaster was endless. Nevertheless, our day was perfect in every way. I felt like a queen -waited on hand and foot. Our maitre de, Darlene, was constantly checking in on not only us but also our parents and my grandmother as well, asking what we needed or wanted. Advil? A drink? A plate of apps to tide us over while we did photos by the water? A to-go box for a guest who couldn't eat her whole dinner? Amarante's nailed it. Not only is the facility beautiful (we also had an amazing sunset overlooking the water which made for stunning photographs) but we literally didn't have to lift a finger. Everything was done for us and done better than I could have imagined. Thank you doesn't seem like enough. It was the best day of my life.

I could not have asked for a better venue to have my wedding at during a pandemic than Amarante’s Sea Cliff. Throughout the planning process I must have asked a thousand questions as the state kept changing regulations, but every time I would receive a response that put me at ease. The staff is so flexible and understanding and truly have your best interest in mind. The Maitre D set up all of my decorations perfectly, it was as if I did it myself, they truly saw my vision. The food was amazing and we got the most perfect fall night to entertain our friends and family! I highly recommend this hidden gem in New Haven for any event you may need to plan.

everything they did was absolutely amazing, the food was fantastic, everyone kept commenting on how good it was. We were waited on hand and foot the whole time! They truly did their best to make everything go as smoothly as possible, i don't think one thing went wrong! Would highly recommend them to everyone.

We recently had our wedding at Amarante's Sea Cliff October 2020. Due to Covid, our previous plans had fallen through, and we found Amarante's last minute. With just six weeks until the big day, Dawn was fabulous in making sure everything was taken care of and was so quick in responding to emails. She was so on top of all the fine details. The day was perfect - truly beyond anything I could have imagined especially considering the state of the world. Our maitre D' was AMAZING. Before the night even started she took my husband and I into the ballroom before anyone else to make sure it was to our liking. Throughout the night, she would continually check in with us to make sure there wasn't anything we needed. At one point, I wasn't feeling great from all the excitement and she brought me a "bitters drink" which made my stomach feel so much better. I could go on and on with how accommodating they are - if you're considering having your wedding or event at Amarante's - just do it! You won't regret it.

Family owned business that really knows what they’re doing to make your day amazing

I am so happy that we found Amarante’s. I attended a bridal show here and instantly fell in love. The view is amazing, the apps that were being passed around were great, and the staff was so friendly. We ended up booking them for April of 2020 and our has been so great with helping us with all the details. We can’t wait for our wedding!

I don’t even know where to start. They were so perfect when it came to accommodating everything I wanted and making sure my wedding was absolutely perfect and flawless. Ahhmazing.

My wedding was 9/9/18 at Amarante’s and it was everything I hoped for! The staff at Amarante’s were sooo helpful and accommodating! They truly were the best! Everything ran smooth and flawlessly! The food was amazing. Every guest was satisfied at the end of the night! If I could do it all over I would choose Amarante’s again!

Our experience of having our wedding at Amarante's was wonderful! The staff were very friendly, helpful, professional and experienced! It was such a great pleasure working with them! They were very willing to customized things to help us to fulfill our dreams about our wedding. They paid attention to details, which made our wedding day going very smoothly!

About the food, although I was not lucky enough to have the chance to try the hors d'oeuvre, because I was busy taking photos and getting changed during social hour, several guests told me the food was great and impressive! And I personally liked the buffet dinner a lot! There were a lot of choices, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The food was well prepared and served.

This venue is perfect for getting married in summer. Because the venue is by the sea, it always feels cooler than in the city. And you will find scenes with lawn, sea and yachts, where you can take nice and beautiful pictures with your wedding party and guests.

It was absolutely an amazing and beautiful day!

Our guests still cannot stop raving about how "perfect" everything was. You cannot get better than perfect, and it was incredible.

The empanadas were amazing! But, I can easily say that about all the food. I just say that specifically about the empanadas because they were worth every extra penny. Everything we tried was so delicious! From the fresh food at the cocktail hour to dessert, it was a culinary delight for the taste buds.

The service staff that I encountered, including the bartender, were professional and did a wonderful job. My friend was very impressed she was able to get her dirty martini and thought it was one of the best ones she had ever tasted.

That reminds me: the red and peach sangrias. I almost did not do the signature drinks, and I am so glad I did. They were the best sangrias, I've ever tried.

Finally, I saved the best for last: Ivan, headwaiter. He was wonderful! I feel like I meet very few people, who are doing what they love, and I definitely felt like Ivan loves his job. Even to the smallest detail, like having my favorite drink waiting on the sweetheart table for me, when we walked in (which I know is thanks to Dawn's meticulously note taking too), he had the night covered. I have to admit, it takes a lot to impressed me, and Ivan not only impressed but exceeded any and all of my expectations.

Aramante's has an amazing team that made our night spectacular!

They have been very helpful and professional throughout the whole process of planning my wedding. They have always been great in the past for smaller family gatherings as well.

The day your daughter is born you begin to dream of her wedding day, all I can say at this point is that my daughters wedding not only met but exceeded my dreams. I cannot not say enough wonderful words about the Amarante’s venue and staff. From the first day we met with Peter through the tastings, final planning meeting with Grace to the rehearsal. I left every meeting feeling more confident in our choice of venue. Then came the wedding day….again you everyone exceeded my expectations. Your staff kept the flow of the event moving appropriately but with a respectful approach. The food was incredible and everything was served in a timely manner allowing us to enjoy the night.

Darlene the maître d of the evening was wonderful…I cannot say enough good things about her.

Thank you again for helping us create the wedding of our dreams.

From our first meeting I knew that this was the perfect venue for my daughter's wedding. Everyone is so helpful and the package includes so much, including a delicious wedding cake! The location of Amarantes is stunning! Our guests said they felt directly on the water! The food is delicious and the service impeccable!

Amarante's was a beautiful place to have our wedding. All our guests raved about the view and loved the food. We had a beautiful day.

They were wonderful from start to finish! We had a wonderful ceremony and reception at Amarantes. The food was excellent and we couldn't have asked for better service. They went above and beyond for our day, helping us and having an attendant always looking out for us in case we needed anything. It was a beautiful day and we couldn't have asked for better!

We were extremely happy with everyone and everything at Amarante's who did our daughter's wedding. We received so many compliments about how beautiful everything was from the food to the venue. Jesse our Maitre'd kept everything in line. She did a fantastic job. We loved the surprise you had for the bride and groom! We only wish we had more time to spend there. My daughter and son-in-law said their wedding was better than they had ever imagined.

We are SO HAPPY to have Amarante's Sea cliff to host the reception in our wedding. Grace is very knowledgeable to wedding stuff and super patient to us. She is such sweet and professional! The view is gorgeous! The food is delicious, the staffs are responsible! They even let us use the centrepieces mirrors and candles. They help decorated the table using the bows flowers and arrangement flowers we brought from ceremony place. They even signed a wedding coordinator with us and make sure everything runs ok (you do not have to spend money to hire a wedding planner or coordinator in reception if you booked here). We are very happy to use Amarante's and highly recommend them!