Richmond Elks Lodge and El Sobrante Banquet Facility

I am not a member of the Elks Club. I came here on a Sunday afternoon to hear a band presentation by the New Orleans Jazz Club of Northern California. They put a concert on once a month featuring different bands. Admission for nonmembers was $12.00. Between sets, there was a jam session.The venue is spacious there is a dance floor and a full bar. They were also serving food. There is also a good-sized parking lot.Looking at the information I found it seems that you can rent the hall for events. If I was planning on a reception or some other event I would consider this venue.

Attended a "crab feed" 3/2/24.. WORST I've ever been to!!!! Salads were typical with the three beans dressing. The driest pasta I've ever seen, looked like noodle-roni without enough sauce. Next they served hot crab. Not traditional but I went in with an open mind. The crab was not bad and only warm when they served. First thing they gave everyone only half a crab, legs still attached to the half body, saying "trays" of crab were to follow .... Didn't happen. They announced that they would selling any leftover by the gallon zip lock bag for $20. When the second wave of crab came, this one guy with a basket from the cooker that was passing out the half body again. So people at our table barely got the equivalent of ONE crab!!! Then they quietly they let the Girl Scout volunteers tell people they were OUT of crab. This is the only time in my nearly 70 years of attending a "FEED" of any kind (crab, pasta, or whatever) that I didn't get nearly enough food!!! I've heard that this lodge has financial problems and membership problems. I will not even consider joining. Nor attending any other events.

Just celebrated my mother-in-law's 50th birthday here and I must say, it was a great decision to book this venue. Everything from the time of booking to the end of the night of the party went smooth. Linda, her husband John and Jim were very helpful. It's one of the most affordable venues in the area and the space is great for parties big or small. The kitchen is fully accessible to use when you're bringing in your own food or catering which is great to keep the food warm with the 2 ovens they have, drinks at the bar are cheap and strong, there's a space for a DJ and lots of room on the dancefloor. Plenty of parking spaces and the location is close to many stores just in case you forget anything for your party. I just want to thank Linda for helping us out and for your warm hospitality. Definitely booking with them again for future events!

I recently held a dinner for 60 people here. They have several "in house" caterers availible. The food, ambiance was really well done. The caterer Sharon Novachik, and House Manager Marie Haney really went over and above to make the event go well. I have heard this from other people as well. One major reason to have an event here. Plus the organization does a lot to help out local Seniors, Veterans, Boy and Girl Scouts. Just make sure that you get a deposit done for your date as it does fill up quickly. I had to move my date around several times as by the time I was ready, some one else put a depsoit down.....

My family and I were in desperate need of a hall in late March as my dad had passed away and we trying to plan the funeral and wake. Fortunately, a co-worker of my wife recommended the Elks lodge and after meeting with Linda, they were able to accommodate our needs and the day we needed (9 days later). Burying my dad was a hard day but upon showing up at the hall, everything from that point forward was flawless. I can't say enough about Linda and her staff and having her on-site allowed us to make adjustments as needed. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your kindness and professionalism will not be forgotten.Sincerely,Jesus P