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Watermill Caterers

4.6 ★★★★★ 995 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Smithtown, New York

Weddings

Large venue specializing in weddings and other special events, with a chapel, gardens and a ballroom.

Plan your tour

  • Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (631) 724-3242
  • Website watermillcaterers.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 10 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 10 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 10 AM–12 AM
Thursday 10 AM–12 AM
Friday 10 AM–12 AM
Saturday 10 AM–7 PM
Sunday 10 AM–12 AM

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Watermill Caterers — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🤵 Groom's Quarters

“Many pluses to marrying here, there’s a grooms suite, they have a gorgeous chapel so if weather is a concern then that’s a really big plus.”

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🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony

“The only downside was the occasional noise from the nearby street during the outdoor ceremony.”

🍸 Bar Service

“From valet to waiters and bar staff all very corteous and smiling.”

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🐕 Pet-Friendly

“They even welcomed and included our dog Milo as part of our day, which made the celebration even more meaningful.”

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Wheelchair Accessible

“(ADA, in the mood, with all my heart, and invitations by Samantha.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 995 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 21 mentions

“Many pluses to marrying here, there’s a grooms suite, they have a gorgeous chapel so if weather is a concern then that’s a really big plus.”

😌 stress-free planning 9 mentions

“Johnny and Dominic made the night run so smooth- checking in making sure we ate, always had a drink in our hand and just made the entire night run SO seamless!”

📋 day-of coordination 4 mentions

“August 24, 2025 was the most special day of my life thus far and I want to thank everyone at the Watermill from the bottom of my husband and mine's hearts.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 3 mentions

“The outdoors provide perfect backdrops for portraits, with their gorgeous landscape and gardens.”

🎉 guests raved about it 3 mentions

“It’s been over a month since our wedding, and our guests are still talking about how amazing everything tasted.”

From the reviews

I got married at the watermill 9/4/2023. It was an absolutely beautiful experience. Everything was easy and stress free for my husband and I . Our guests absolutely raved about the food and the overall place in general. Rob, Nick, Brian, and Christina made sure everything went exactly how I wanted it to go.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Feb 2024

✨ A Wedding Day Straight Out of a Dream ✨ 5 Stars Isn’t Enough for The Watermill in Smithtown We could not have dreamed of a more perfect wedding day. From the very first moment we stepped into The Watermill to book our date, we were treated like family.

★★★★★ — Gina, Jul 2026

Leaving a review here because this place deserves a 5 star rating. I’m sure many brides end up very excited over the moment of their wedding so reviews can be difficult to determine if that’s the place for your or not but I’ll give some insight on my own.

★★★★★ — Donna, Apr 2026

This establishment was excellent. I had my Anniversary Party on Valentine's Day this Saturday From the beginning of planning to the date of the event Watermill staff made my experience one of the best experiences I've ever had. Well worth the money spent. The atmosphere was just great and a pleasure.

★★★★★ — Kim, Feb 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 995 reviews →

Getting married at Watermill Caterers

Watermill Caterers 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.

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Corporate events & private parties at Watermill Caterers

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Watermill Caterers — 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.

Where to find Watermill Caterers

711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, NY11787

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.