The Elmcrest Banquets

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Begun as a small ice cream parlor in 1929, the business grew into a restaurant and banquets, well-known for its culinary specialties. The Elmcrest, now dedicated entirely to banquets, continues the family tradition of ensuring memorable special occasions.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-400

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls

Venue setting

  • Indoor
7370 W Grand Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Available services that can be provided by The Elmcrest Banquets

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.6

4.6 out of 5

75 reviews

  • ER

    Emilee R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jan 17, 2025

    Perfect Venue for my Dream Wedding

    I absolutely loved my wedding at Elmcrest Banquets. Their team and staff were so lovely to work with. They had so many options for me to customize the dream wedding I was envisioning. They helped fill any gaps to make the venue completely transform. I would recommend Elmcrest to anyone looking for a venue in the Chicagoland area. The food was incredible, our cake was delicious, and the staff was so friendly and kind, always going above and beyond. Thank you to the whole team that made my day so magical.

  • KU

    Kevork Utas

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 10

    Place was very clean, Food was delicious and server's was friendly

  • CC

    Carmela De Cristofaro

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 5

    Wonderful hospitality right from arrival. The staff and bartender were amazing and left my guests thoroughly impressed. Infinite thanks for making our event so special! Excellent place, beautiful décor, delicious food, good prices.

  • AM

    Al Miller

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 28, 2026

  • IA

    Issa Aquino

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 24, 2026

    I had my 18th birthday party here and I couldn't have planned to celebrate my birthday anywhere else. Very friendly and helpful staff, it's very organized, and good food.

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Yes! As long as you provide a certificate of liability insurance from your caterer, you can bring in your favorite food.
We have ample free parking in our expanded adjacent lot.
Each room has centerpieces available for your use. However, you are also welcome to have a florist provide them for you if you would prefer.
Ceremonies are performed at the Elmcrest. We can arrange your room for a ceremony to take place before the reception. Please call for details.
Each room has a minimum guarantee for certain days of the week. Please call us for more specific information.
We do have options for children ages 3-11. We can also accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other special dietary needs. Advanced notice is preferred. Please call for details.
The approximate number of guests you will be inviting. (Make a tentative guest list prior to shopping for a location.) If you are looking for a specific date, also choose some optional dates in case your first choice is not available.
We are open Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. We are closed all holidays.

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