Arista Ballroom

Special Events
In the heart of the exciting Hawthorne District, The Arista Ballroom is a beautifully restored 1920’s formal Greco-Roman ballroom with a modern twist. With hand finished mahogany floors, 18’ faux sky coffered ceilings, sky bar with giant three story windows, and extensive white lacquer woodwork, The Arista Ballroom is thoughtfully designed for hosting your next formal affair.  Experience this true tradition of the Hawthorne neighborhood located in southeast Portland.

Perfect for Many Occasions

From elegant wedding receptions and distinctive luxury dinners to concerts and corporate events, we will work with you to achieve the perfect ambience to make your guests feel welcome.

Our professional event planners can create a proposal for you based on your unique preferences, desires, and budget.

The Arista Ballroom features straight forward all-inclusive pricing for all events.  We will also help you to connect with other industry professionals to help ensure a fabulous, worry-free, seamless event!

Cuisine
Whether you're planning a formal sit-down dinner, with each course served to your guests, or a bountiful dinner buffet, complete with hors d'oeuvre passed on silver trays, the Arista team will work with you to tailor-make a menu to fulfill your specific culinary desires, down to the finest detail.

The Arista Ballroom features exclusive on-site, full-service catering for most any event. We also provide expert off-site catering and event management throughout the Northwest.

Enjoy your event in the classic feel of our ballroom or another venue of your choosing. Either way, together we will create an experience that you and your guests will never forget!

Our Chef
Chef Mac Thurston cultured his passion for food in the organic growing regions of Northern California beginning his quest to bring the freshest and finest local produce and game to the luxury dinner table.

Celebrated favorite apprentice from the Western Culinary Institute, Chef Maclane Thurston studied under venerable Master Chef Anton Fluery, Chef for the Von Trapp family, creating culinary masterpieces for George Bush at the Kentucky Derby and Hollywood dinners for Mandy Moore and Andy Roddick.

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