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Enjoy sharing fine food and drink with friends, family or coworkers while taking in an incredible view of Portland Harbor and the City Skyline. An alternative to a full dinner party, the Cocktail Reception is always social, festive and memorable!

Limited seating in combination with open space encourages the social, celebratory atmosphere. Pairs perfectly with entertainment and dancing, and allows for a crowd up to 135. Select from one of our packages, or create your very own.

Prices do not include 7% Sales Tax and 18% Service Charge

THE DOCKSIDE GATHERING

Ideal for a “happy hour,” Open House, or post work gathering
2 hours of private room rental*
Panoramic waterfront views
Outside access available in The Seawatch Room (groups of 40 or more)
Limited Seating available
Appetizer Buffet decoratively displayed
Cash or Open Bar Option
White linen tablecloths

Candlelight on tables and windowsills

*Additional hour, $250.00

Stationary Displays

Fresh Fruit & Assorted Cheese Display
Chef’s choice of assorted cheeses garnished with seasonal fruits and berries,
and assorted crackers

Italian Antipasto Platter
Assorted sliced Italian meats including imported ham, salami, pepperoni; smoked salmon, cheeses, assorted olive blend, marinated artichokes, grape tomatoes and mushrooms, roasted asparagus spears, fired roasted sweet peppers, assorted pickled peppers, grilled marinated Eggplant, Olive Tapenade with sliced house-baked breads and crackers

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Spinach, Feta & Roasted Fennel Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Shrimp & Grilled Pineapple Skewers

Southwest Chicken Quesadilla

Mini Maine Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade

THE Waterfront Celebration

Ideal for a Birthday Party, Anniversary Party or any social gathering
Menu is comparable to a light meal
3 hours of private room rental*
Panoramic waterfront views
Outside access available in The Seawatch Room (groups of 40 or more)
Open concept dining room, accommodations for between 10-135 guests
Limited Seating available
Appetizer Buffet decoratively displayed, servers passing hors d’oeuvres as well
Cash or Open Bar Option
White linen tablecloths

Candlelight on tables and windowsills

*Additional hour, $250.00

Stationary Displays

Vegetable Crudité Basket
A decoratively arranged basket filled with fresh assorted vegetables served with a creamy herb dressing—garnished with fresh herbs and edible flowers

Saltwater Grille’s Italian Antipasto Tray
Assorted sliced Italian meats including imported ham, salami, pepperoni; smoked salmon, cheeses, assorted olive blend, marinated artichokes, grape tomatoes and mushrooms, roasted asparagus spears, fired roasted sweet peppers, assorted pickled peppers, grilled marinated Eggplant, Olive Tapenade with sliced house-baked breads and crackers

Saltwater Grille’s Seafood Sampler
Includes fried Calamari tossed in Balsamic dressing dusted with Parmesan; Maine Steamed mussels in a wine tomato-garlic broth served with French bread; Mini Maine Shrimp Salad Rolls, Warm Deviled Crab Dip, Side of Atlantic Smoked Salmon Served with Condiments, Relish Tray, and Assorted Crackers and Crostini
Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Shaved Peppered Beef and Horseradish Crostini

Thai Chicken & Cashew Egg Rolls served with a nutty Soy Dipping Sauce

Greek Spanikopeta – wrapped in buttery layers of Phyllo with Spinach and Feta

Casco Bay Delight

Perfect for a Holiday Party, Class Reunion, Corporate Outing
Menu is comparable to a moderate meal
3 hours of private room rental*
Panoramic waterfront views
Outside access available in The Seawatch Room (groups of 40 or more)
Open concept dining room, accommodations for between 10-125 guests
Limited Seating available
Appetizer Buffet decoratively displayed, servers passing hors d’oeuvres as well
Cash or Open Bar Option
White linen tablecloths

Candlelight on tables and windowsills

*Additional hour, $250.00

Stationary Displays

Beef Tenderloin Carving Station
Served with petit finger rolls for sandwiches, assorted condiments including Shallot Au Jus, Horseradish Sauce, Tarragon Mayonnaise, Assorted Mustards and Relish Tray

Fresh Fruits and Cheeses Displayed with a
Baked Pastry-Wrapped Brie Wheel Centered with Fresh Lobster Meat
Baked in Puff Pastry decorative garnished with fresh fruits, berries and herbs served with assorted crackers and sliced French bread.

Shrimp Cocktail Ice Bowl
Served in an attractive carved ice bowl filled with Lemons and Herbs served with our zesty house Cocktail Sauce

Passed Hors D’oeuvres (2-3 of each per guest)

Mini Maine Crab Cakes served with Roasted Pepper Remoulade

Steamed or Fried Gingered Pork Pot Stickers with a Scallion-Soy Dipping Sauce

Greek Spanikopeta – wrapped in buttery layers of Phyllo with Spinach and Feta

Saltwater Sweets Sampler and Coffee/Decaf/Tea Bar

The Custom Cocktail Reception

Create your very own menu!
Choose up to three Stationary Displays and as many as four passed items for your cocktail reception menu. Minimum food purchase requirements before sales tax and service charge: Spinnaker Room, $625.00; Seawatch Room, $1000.00. Two Hour Room Rental,
additional hour is $250.00.

STATIONARY DISPLAYS: (choose up to three)

Fresh Fruit & Assorted Cheeses
Chef’s choice of assorted cheeses garnished with seasonal fruits and berries,
and assorted crackers

Italian Anti Pasto Platter
Assorted sliced Italian meats including imported ham, salami, pepperoni; smoked salmon, cheeses, assorted olive blend, marinated artichokes, grape tomatoes and mushrooms, roasted asparagus spears, fired roasted sweet peppers, assorted pickled peppers, grilled marinated Eggplant, Olive Tapenade with sliced house-baked breads and crackers

Shrimp Cocktail
Served in an attractive carved ice bowl filled with lemons and herbs
with our house-made cocktail sauce

Baked Pastry-Wrapped Brie Wheel
Wrapped in puff pastry and baked decorative garnished with fresh fruit and herbs—served with assorted crackers and sliced French bread. Filled with your choice:
Fresh Maine Lobster Meat
Cranberry-apple chutney
Dried cherries & walnuts

Vegetable Crudité Basket
A Decoratively arranged basket filled with fresh assorted vegetables served with creamy herb dressing—garnished with fresh herbs

Assorted Bruschetta Board
All served on roasted garlic-rubbed grilled Italian bread:
Parmesan-Artichoke Heart spread, sweet roasted peppers topped with shaved Proscuitto
Chopped Fresh Tomatoes & Capers marinated in a sweet Basil dressing with Melted Provolone
Fig, Walnut, Goat Cheese spread topped with caramelized onions & Arugula with Balsamic Reduction Herb White Bean and Mozzarella Spread topped with Sautéed Mushrooms

Carving Stations

All served with Petite Finger Rolls for Sandwiches, Condiments and Relish Tray

Virginia Baked Ham with Assorted Mustards
Roasted Turkey Breast with Orange-Cranberry Relish
Marinated Flank Steak with Mango BBQ Sauce
Roasted Pork Loin with Peppery-Maple Glaze
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES: (choose up to 4)
(3 pieces of each item)

Shrimp & Grilled Pineapple Skewers dusted with Jerk seasoning brushed with a sweet mango puree

Steamed or Fried gingered Pork Pot stickers with a scallion-soy sauce

Mini Maine Crab cakes served with a roasted pepper remoulade

Scallops wrapped in Peppered Apple-Smoked Bacon served with Brown Sugar-Whole Grain Mustard

Marinated Moroccan Spiced Grilled Lamb skewers served with a garlic-cumin sauce

Chicken or Vegetable Quesadilla with a smoky chipotle salsa

Thai Chicken & Cashew Egg Rolls with a nutty soy dipping sauce

Peanut Chicken or Beef Satay with Thai peanut coconut sauce

Chicken and Lemongrass cakes with a citrus sweet chili dipping sauce

Beef wrapped marinated Asparagus with an herbed bleu cheese sauce

Spicy Southwest Cornbread and Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Smoked Maine Shrimp Spring Rolls with fresh cilantro served
with salsa verde lightly fried

Marinated Pork Loin Skewers with grilled Apples & Pear with a molasses & Dijon glaze

Down east Crab, & Dill Havarti Melts

Atlantic Smoked Salmon & Bacon-Cream Cheese Triangles Toasts

Shaved Peppered Beef & Horseradish Crostini

Assorted Mini Quiches- includes Quiche Lorraine, spinach, mushroom,

& bacon cheddar

Sautéed Spinach, Feta, and Fennel Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Crispy Fried Italian Cheese Raviolis with marinara dipping sauce

Vegetable Spring Rolls- marinated shaved vegetables wrapped in thin wrappers served with a sweet chili sauce

Non-Traditional Greens -rolled flatbread spread with herbed goat cheese, filled with baby greens tossed with “Loring’s Own” vinaigrette

Greek Spanikopeta wrapped in buttery layers of Phyllo with spinach and feta