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Private Dining at Maple Ave Restaurant
Maple Ave Restaurant offers intimate private dining options for celebrations, corporate gatherings, business dinners, and special events. Whether hosted at our restaurant or brought to your residence or another location, Chef Justė and Ricardo create a personalized dining experience centered around seasonal cuisine and hospitality.
Private Event Quick Overview
- Restaurant buyout: Your group will enjoy exclusive use of the Maple Ave Restaurant dining room and parking lot. We do not offer a separate private room.
- Private dining at your residence or other location: Chef Justė and Ricardo are available for off-site catering and private chef services. Private event pricing applies, whether your event takes place at Maple Ave Restaurant or at another location.
- Capacity: We comfortably accommodate private events up to 26 guests. Larger groups may be possible upon request depending on event setup.
- Food & beverage minimums: Buyout minimums range from $700–$2,000 depending on the day and time of the event. Please see detailed rates below.
- Additional charges: All events are subject to 10% sales tax and 22% gratuity. Select dates and times include a $100–$200 private dining fee.
- Deposit: A $400 deposit is required to reserve your date and is applied toward your final bill.
- Menus: Seasonal four-course prix fixe event menus are $69 per person. All dietary accommodations available.
- Planning ahead: Events for 10+ guests require food selections in advance.
Private Event Details & Policies
Types of Events
We host intimate private events, restaurant buyouts, and off-site dining experiences for a variety of occasions, including:
- Birthday dinners and milestone celebrations
- Anniversary dinners
- Engagement celebrations, including surprise engagements for two
- Wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners
- Bridal showers and baby showers
- Graduation celebrations
- Holiday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Corporate dinners, business meetings, and client appreciation events
- Team and employee appreciation dinners
- Family celebrations and reunions
- Wine dinners and chef-led dining experiences
- Cooking demonstrations
- Private chef dinners and off-site events
Every event is unique, and we are happy to customize the experience to make your gathering memorable.
Event Rates, Food & Beverage Minimums, Fees, Tax & Gratuity
Rates are subject to change. Holiday rates may differ. We kindly request one form of payment at the end of event. Event timing is flexible; earlier start times or additional time may be arranged for an additional fee. All events are subject to 10% tax and 22% gratuity. The gratuity is treated as a tip and is applied to the total food & beverage amount and any applicable fees.
Monday–Friday Daytime (10:00 AM–3:00 PM)
Dining room must be vacant by 3:00 PM.
Food & beverage minimum: $700
Private dining fee: None
Monday–Thursday Evening (5:00 PM–9:00 PM)
Food & beverage minimum: $900
Private dining fee: $100
Saturday & Sunday Daytime (10:00 AM–3:00 PM)
Dining room must be vacant by 3:00 PM.
Food & beverage minimum: $1,500
Private dining fee: $200
Sunday Evening (5:00 PM–9:00 PM)
Food & beverage minimum: $900
Private dining fee: $200
Friday & Saturday Evening (5:00 PM–9:00 PM)
Food & beverage minimum: $2,000
Private dining fee: $200
Deposit, Date Reservation & Cancellation
A $400 deposit is required to reserve your event date. The deposit confirms availability and locks in the current event rates and terms. Without a deposit, we cannot hold the date or guarantee current pricing. The deposit will be applied toward the final bill.
If an event is canceled or postponed 14 days or less before the event date, the deposit is non-refundable. If canceled 15 or more days in advance, the deposit will be issued as a Maple Ave Restaurant gift card, which may be used for dine-in, takeout, or a future event. Rescheduled events will be booked according to the pricing and policies in effect at the time of the new event date.
Food & Beverage Options, Dietary Accommodations
Our four-course prix fixe event menu is $69 per person:
Private Event Menu Sample + à la carte drinks
For parties of 10 or more, main course selections must be submitted at least 2 days in advance.
Our menus can be adapted to accommodate most dietary restrictions including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, and other dietary needs. Please notify us of severe allergies in advance so we can discuss the best options for your group. The menu can be adapted to include more lunch or brunch forward offerings. Menus are seasonal and subject to change. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available à la carte. Wine is charged by the bottle. We can work within your preferred budget by adjusting the number of courses. Per-person food pricing does not include beverages, tax, or gratuity.
Celebration cakes from professional bakeries or licensed bakers are welcome. We are happy to cut and serve your cake at no additional fee.
Dining Room Setup, Decorations & Seating
Our dining room is approximately 200 square feet, so decorations and event setup should be planned accordingly. We provide black tablecloths and black napkins as part of the standard table setup. You are welcome to bring additional décor items such as:
- Table runners
- Floral arrangements
- Candles or votives (LED preferred)
- Balloons and banners
- Other table-setting items
Please note: we ask that guests do not bring confetti, glitter, rice, flower petals, or similar items.
We do not provide AV equipment, but electrical outlets are available if you would like to bring your own.
Due to our compact dining room layout:
- Parties of 16 guests or fewer will be seated at one long table.
- Parties of 17–26 guests will be seated at three separate tables positioned near each other.
Request a Private Event
If you have additional questions or would like to check availability for a specific date, please submit the private event request form.
We strive to respond to private event inquiries within 24 hours. On Mondays or Tuesdays, when we are away from the restaurant, it may take up to 48 hours for a response. If you have not received a reply after 48 hours, please leave us a message at (703) 319-2177, as your email may have been filtered into our junk folder.