Host Your Next Unforgettable Event at Jupiter: The Ultimate Berkeley Banquet Guide

Located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley at 2181 Shattuck Avenue, Jupiter stands as one of the premier gathering venues, event spaces, and private dining locations in the East Bay. Whether you are searching for top-rated Berkeley restaurant reservations for large party dining, planning a corporate happy hour, hosting a company networking mixer, organizing a Cal alumni reception, or booking an unforgettable wedding welcome dinner, Jupiter's beautiful outdoor garden patio and rustic gothic interior offer the ultimate atmospheric venue for every special occasion.

Event Spaces to Fit Every Gathering

Jupiter offers three distinct banquet spaces with a minimum 2-hour rental requirement, noting that space rental rates increase during holidays, local events, and weekends:


  • The Trumpetvine Court ($350/hr): A vibrant outdoor patio space ideal for wedding welcome dinners, rehearsal dinners, casual corporate lunches, and team happy hours. Fully equipped with outdoor heaters, charming bistro lighting, and retractable sunshine awnings.

    • Capacity: 40 Seated / 60 Standing

  • The Wall ($200/hr): A cozy, semi-private outdoor section overlooking the main garden patio and fire pit. Perfect for intimate birthday celebrations, family reunions, UC Berkeley graduation dinners, or Cal game day fan gatherings. Includes patio heaters and sunshine awnings upon request.

    • Capacity: 25 Seated / 30 Standing

  • The Stratosphere ($450/hr): Jupiter’s premier private event room features a striking gothic interior with custom folding windows overlooking the outdoor patio. Excellent for high-profile corporate conference dinners, full-scale wedding receptions, holiday parties, and large-group celebrations (Note: not ADA accessible).

    • Capacity: 70 Seated / 120 Standing

Delicious Banquet Food Packages

For group dining reservations of 20 or more, Jupiter offers a Basic Package at $35 per person (plus space rental), featuring full-service event staff, a designated private section, and a crowd-pleasing banquet menu spread:


  • Appetizers (Choice of 2):

    • Crudité: Fresh vegetables served with house-made ranch.

    • Meatballs: Heritage pork & beef meatballs in marinara with asiago and rustic ciabatta.

    • Hummus Plate: House-made hummus with tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, feta, dolmas, and pita.

    • Bruschetta: Toasted ciabatta topped with marinated Roma tomatoes, basil, asiago, and balsamic reduction.

  • Salads (Choice of 2):

    • House Salad: Mixed greens, kale, radish, carrots, seed mix, and white balsamic apple vinaigrette.

    • Caesar Salad: Romaine hearts, wood-fired croutons, aged asiago, and Caesar dressing.

    • Beet Salad: Mixed greens, beets, fennel, goat cheese, candied walnuts, and champagne herb vinaigrette.

    • Mediterranean Salad: Romaine, croutons, artichokes, roasted red peppers, olives, feta, and champagne herb vinaigrette.

  • Pizzas: One large wood-fired pizza per 3 guests from Jupiter's expansive menu, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.

Custom Beverage & Dessert Packages

Enhance your event with flexible drink and dessert add-ons:


  • Beverage Packages:

    • Non-Alcoholic Package: $5/person for unlimited NA beverages.

    • House Beer Pitchers: $30 per 64oz pitcher.

    • Cider Pitchers: $35 per 64oz pitcher.

    • Drink Tickets: $8/ticket (redeemable for house beer or NA drinks).

    • House Beer Kegs: $180–$250 (holds ~36 pints; 40-person minimum).

    • Wine Case Deal: Starting at $300 per case (save up to 23%). Corkage fee is $15/bottle or $20/magnum.

    • Bottomless Mimosas: $20/person.

    • Open Bar or No Hosted Bar (guests pay individually) options available.

  • Dessert Add-ons:

    • Chocolate Chip Cookies: $1.50/person

    • Gluten-Free Brownies: $2.00/person

    • GF Brownies & Cookies Combo: $3.00/person

    • Peach Bread Pudding: $4.00/person

How to Book Your Event

Planning your event is simple:


  1. Visit Jupiter Banquets.

  2. Fill out the event inquiry form at the bottom of the page.

  3. A banquet coordinator will reach out via email to finalize your reservation details.


For smaller groups of 4–20, standard restaurant reservations and walk-in seating are available. For questions regarding corporate event space rental, wedding weekend banquets, or large party bookings, contact Jupiter at (510) 843-8277 or email reservations@jupiterbeer.com.