Banquets

 

 

Imagine your Special occasion over looking picturesque Alamitos Bay. Allow our professional event and banquet coordinator to help you plan for something that will make an everlasting memory, where the sunsets and sailboats leisurely sail by as you sit back and enjoy the fine food and spirits of McKenna’s on the Bay.

 

As Long as friendships flourish and conversations flow, we will cherish the opportunity to set your table and help you provide the right mood for your occasion.

 

Engagement parties, retirement dinners, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, or any other special event, remember McKenna’s on the Bay for an event that will be unforgettable for your guests.

 

 

 BANQUET CONFIRMATION FORM

 

 

 

Chilled Platter Appetizers
(All are designed to serve 50 people)

 

 

LOBSTER TAQUITOS

With assorted Salsas and guacamole...$275

 

COLD SEAFOOD PLATTER
Served on shaved ice with an assortment of King Crab, Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, and Mussels. Served with cocktail sauce, fresh horseradish and lemons...$450

 

100 Premium Jumbo Shrimp
Served on shaved ice with cocktail sauce, Fresh horseradish and lots of Lemons…$400

 

FRUIT AND CHEESE PLATTER

Seasonal fresh sliced fruit garnished with delicious berries.  Finish with cheddar, Swiss and brie cheeses for a healthy and unbeatable combination platter…$200

 

FRESH SEASONAL VEGETABLE CRUDITE'S
Served with a Ranch Dressing Dip.  Carrots, Celery, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cucumber are freshly cut and spread over a bed of crisp Red Leaf Lettuce …$150

 

 

 

 

Hot Platters Appetizers
(All designed to serve 50 people)

 

MINI DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES
Grilled and served by the platter with a spicy hollandaise sauce.  Guests will enjoy the bite size portions of tender sweet Dungeness crab…$300

 

MEXICAN WHITE SHRIMP
Breaded in a coconut Crust and Fried to a Golden Brown, served with a House Cumberland Sauce.  Guests will enjoy these easy to eat Shrimp…. $300

 

SWEDISH MEAT BALLS
Prime ground sirloin mixed with onions, spices and baked with a white chardonnay gravy...$200

 

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN SATAY

Skewered chicken glazed with teriyaki sweet and
sour sauce...$200.00

 

PLATTERS OF CALAMARI

Lightly floured, deep fried to a golden brown and served with cocktail sauce and a sherry mayonnaise…$200

 

ASSORTED BRUSCHETTAS

These appetizers are prepared with the Chef's special toppings to create a treat your guests will never forget…$175.00

 

ASSORTED KABOB PLATTER

Chicken, assorted seasonal vegetables, prime beef and a seasonal seafood mix. Served with assorted sauces...$250

 

McKenna’s on the Bay Lunch
Banquet Menu before 2:00

 

Includes Fresh San Francisco Sourdough Bread

fresh roasted coffee or tea

 

·       A. $18.95 per person
Choice of Entrée

Derby Cobb salad with Joe’s House Dressing
Grilled Chicken Breast with a Dill Cream Sauce Served
with Seasonal Vegetables and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Grilled Salmon with Dill Buerre Blanc Reduction Seasonal vegetables and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 

·       B.  $20.95 per person
Joe’s chopped salad or New England clam chowder

Choice of Entrée:
Culottes Steak and Seasonal Vegetable Brochettes
Seasonal Vegetables and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 

Oven Roasted Free Range Chicken Marsala (Mushroom Marsala Cream Sauce), Seasonal Vegetables and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
California Seafood Salad (Lobster, Crab, Bay Shrimp served Louie Dressing)

 

·       C.  $25.00 per person
Caesar Salad or New England clam chowder  

Choice of Entrée:
McKenna's Seafood Brochette; Shrimp, Scallops, Daily Catch
Seasonal Vegetables and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 Garlic Roasted Shelton Chicken Breast

 with seasonal vegetables and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 Wood Grilled 8 oz Culottes Steak

 with seasonal vegetables and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

 

Special Deserts Available Upon Request

All menus are subject to change without notice

 

McKenna’s on the Bay Dinner
Banquet Menu Served after 4:30


Includes Freshly Baked San Francisco Sourdough Bread Coffee or Tea.
 

 

·       A.  $45 per person
Joe’s Chopped salad or New England Clam Chowder
Choice of Entrée: 
Prime 13 oz New York Steak with seasonal vegetables  
Wood Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish with spicy Pineapple Salsa served with seasonal vegetables

    Garlic Roasted Shelton Chicken Breast with a Pesto Cream Sauce and seasonal vegetables

 

·       B. $55 per person
Caesar salad or New England clam chowder

Choice of Entrée:
Prime-11 oz Filet Mignon with Demi Glaze served with seasonal vegetables  

Oven Roasted Chicken Marsala with a mushroom Marsala Sauce

 Seasonal fresh vegetables and roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Caramelized Sea Bass with Monterey Sauce fresh vegetables and roasted garlic mashed potatoes

 

·       C. $75 per person
Spring Time Salad or Chef's special soup.

Chef's Combination Surf n' Turf 11oz. Filet Mignon paired with a 10oz. Cold Water Lobster Tail, demi glaze and chardonnay butter served with seasonal fresh vegetables and roasted garlic mashed potatoes

 

Dessert included with Menu "C" selection (choice of)
Bavarian Chocolate Mud Pie or Chocolate Lava Cake


*Special desserts are available upon request
with menus A and B


 

 

House Rules

 

McKenna’s on the Bay looks forward to planning your very special occasion, one that you and your guests will remember.  The following rules help us achieve the best possible experience for you.


Service Charge: $200.00 to use as a private Banquet Facility, set up, printed Menus, Linen, etc.

 

Room Capacity: Our Balboa room seats up to 65 people.  On  Friday, Saturday or Sunday evenings a minimum of 45 guests must attend.

 

Corkage Fee: $14.00 per bottle opened.  Magnum bottles $18.00

 

Cake Cutting Fee: $1.00 Per person for any dessert that is brought in. 

 

Deposit: A $200.00 Deposit is required to hold the Balboa Room for a private Banquet.  This deposit is non-refundable, but will be applied toward your service charge. 

 

Decorating:  You may decorate the room with your own personal touch, however we ask that no confetti be used on any tables, as it is very hard to clean up.  Thank you for your cooperation.  

 

Flowers: We do not supply flowers. However you are more than welcome to decorate with your own.  We highly recommend Rita’s Flowers (Rita) to help you with any arrangements.  She does a beautiful job with flowers for special occasions for our restaurant when we need her.  Phone # 562-433-2357

 

Table set up:  We can set up with assorted table configurations.  All of our tables open up at each end to make it easy for large party set up.  I will be happy to sit with you and discuss all arrangements concerning your special occasion.

 

On behalf of the entire team here at McKenna’s on the Bay I would like to thank you for considering our remarkable location, décor, staff and ambiance when selecting your event location and invite you to call or e-mail me personally with any questions or to book your special occasion.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Debbie Haggar

Banquet Manager & Coordinator

562-342-9411

Debbie@mckennasonthebay.com
Tues-Fridays 10 am to 4 PM

 

BANQUET CONFIRMATION FORM