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Russo's on the Bay
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,943 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Howard Beach, New York
Luxe eatery providing Italian food and bay views, plus offering a dance floor and a banquet hall.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 718-843-5055
- Website russosonthebay.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–6 pm |
The setting
“The grounds are well manicured from the garden to the inside of the space.”
Amenities couples mention
“Through his company, SGE DJ Entertainment, he offered a one-stop shop with everything—DJ, lighting, MC, 360 Photo Booths, canyon blasts, robots, dance floor extras, you name it.”
“As someone who formerly was a server and bartender I must say I was thoroughly impressed by Ms.”
What couples say again and again
“She thought of every detail, kept everything running seamlessly, calmed our nerves, and truly made the night feel magical.”
“Joe, your flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of was greatly appreciated.”
“She thought of every detail, kept everything running seamlessly, calmed our nerves, and truly made the night feel magical.”
“The food was excellent — from the cocktail hour, to the sit down dinner to the Venetian hour everything was outstanding!”
From the reviews
Thank you for the awesome service at Russo on the Bay 4/24/24. Joe, your flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of was greatly appreciated. Our wedding wouldn't have been such a success without your help.
As a photography company that's partnered with this venue for many years, we highly recommend it. The space is beautiful and perfectly adaptable for any event, big or small. The staff is incredibly friendly and professional, always ready to assist.
Our daughter just had her wedding Sunday October 12 at Russo’s. This was the first time we’ve been at an event there… let me say Russo’s met and exceeded our expectations. Everyone was so nice and pleasant they really treat like family.
If me and my husband could relive one night over and over again, it would be my unforgettable 50th birthday and our wedding celebration at Russo's On The Bay. The entire experience exceeded every expectation we had and became a lifetime memory at Russo’s that we will cherish forever.
Getting married at Russo's on the Bay
Russo's on the Bay comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Russo's on the Bay
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Russo's on the Bay — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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