The Main Dining at Lokal Eatery & Bar

Event Space in a Restaurant · Semi-private area

2 2nd Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

About this space

The Main Dining has a main dining area, bar, and high-top seating, designed to cater to different types of gatherings. The main dining area features long tables that can accommodate groups, set against a backdrop of large windows showcasing city views. The bar area is well-stocked with an extensive display of bottles, creating a vibrant visual impact. High-top tables near the bar add a casual seating option for those looking for a more relaxed spot.

The atmosphere combines industrial elements with modern touches, such as concrete walls with graffiti-style art, dark wood furnishings, and warm lighting. The large windows bring in natural light during the day, while at night, colorful lighting and city views enhance the energetic vibe.


Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 9:30 pm
from $50 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 9:30 pm
from $50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Beverage Packages:
- Premium: $65 (Add’l Hours: $30)
- Well: $55 (Add’l Hours: $25)
- Beer & Wine: $45 (Add’l Hours: $20)

Stationary Platters:
Small serves 25 guests | Large serves 50 guests
- Guacamole and Salsa $250/$400
- Seasonal Crudité Board $250/$400
- Lokal Mediterranean Board $250/$400
- Artisanal & Local Cheese Board $300/$500
- Charcuterie Board $300/$500
- Lokal Snack Board $400/$750
- Oyster Platter - $375
- Seafood Tower - $500

Hors D'oeuvres:
25 person minimum
Number of Selections:
Four (4): 1 Hour ($40), 2 Hours ($60);
Six (6): 1 Hour ($50), 2 Hours ($75);
Priced per person for passed hors d'oeuvres. For stationary hors d'oeuvres, add $5 per person/hour.

Plated Menu:
4-Course Lunch $75 | 4-Course Dinner $95
Up to 20 guests.

Family-Style:
3-Course Lunch $65;
3-Course Dinner $85;

Buffet Menu:
$75 per person, 25 person minimum.

Brunch Buffet:
$50 per person, 25 person minimum.

Family-Style Brunch:
$55 per person.

Brunch Open Bar:
$45 for 2 Hours | $15 for Each Additional Hour

Desserts:
- $12 per person for Choice of One;
- $20 per person for Choice of Two;
- $30 per person for Choice of Three;
Platters: $250 each platter for up to 25 guests;
Add-Ons:
- Tea/Coffee: $7 per person
- Soda/Juice: $12 per person per hour
- Outside Dessert Fee: $5 per person

Selections are subject to change upon availability for spirits of equal or higher value.
Requests for substitution of spirits of equal or lesser value can be considered upon request.
Shots, bottled water, and Lokal's signature cocktails are not included in any bar package.
Coffee & tea service is not included in any bar package.
Buffet served for 90 minutes; excludes tax, gratuity, or fees.
Pricing is not inclusive of NJ State Tax, Gratuity, or Processing Fee.
Monday
11:30 am – 9:30 pm
from $50 per person
Per session
11:30 am – 9:30 pm
from $50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Beverage Packages:
- Premium: $65 (Add’l Hours: $30)
- Well: $55 (Add’l Hours: $25)
- Beer & Wine: $45 (Add’l Hours: $20)

Stationary Platters:
Small serves 25 guests | Large serves 50 guests
- Guacamole and Salsa $250/$400
- Seasonal Crudité Board $250/$400
- Lokal Mediterranean Board $250/$400
- Artisanal & Local Cheese Board $300/$500
- Charcuterie Board $300/$500
- Lokal Snack Board $400/$750
- Oyster Platter - $375
- Seafood Tower - $500

Hors D'oeuvres:
25 person minimum
Number of Selections:
Four (4): 1 Hour ($40), 2 Hours ($60);
Six (6): 1 Hour ($50), 2 Hours ($75);
Priced per person for passed hors d'oeuvres. For stationary hors d'oeuvres, add $5 per person/hour.

Plated Menu:
4-Course Lunch $75 | 4-Course Dinner $95
Up to 20 guests.

Family-Style:
3-Course Lunch $65;
3-Course Dinner $85;

Buffet Menu:
$75 per person, 25 person minimum.

Brunch Buffet:
$50 per person, 25 person minimum.

Family-Style Brunch:
$55 per person.

Brunch Open Bar:
$45 for 2 Hours | $15 for Each Additional Hour

Desserts:
- $12 per person for Choice of One;
- $20 per person for Choice of Two;
- $30 per person for Choice of Three;
Platters: $250 each platter for up to 25 guests;
Add-Ons:
- Tea/Coffee: $7 per person
- Soda/Juice: $12 per person per hour
- Outside Dessert Fee: $5 per person

Selections are subject to change upon availability for spirits of equal or higher value.
Requests for substitution of spirits of equal or lesser value can be considered upon request.
Shots, bottled water, and Lokal's signature cocktails are not included in any bar package.
Coffee & tea service is not included in any bar package.
Buffet served for 90 minutes; excludes tax, gratuity, or fees.
Pricing is not inclusive of NJ State Tax, Gratuity, or Processing Fee.
Tuesday
11:30 am – 9:30 pm
from $50 per person
Per session
11:30 am – 9:30 pm
from $50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Beverage Packages:
- Premium: $65 (Add’l Hours: $30)
- Well: $55 (Add’l Hours: $25)
- Beer & Wine: $45 (Add’l Hours: $20)

Stationary Platters:
Small serves 25 guests | Large serves 50 guests
- Guacamole and Salsa $250/$400
- Seasonal Crudité Board $250/$400
- Lokal Mediterranean Board $250/$400
- Artisanal & Local Cheese Board $300/$500
- Charcuterie Board $300/$500
- Lokal Snack Board $400/$750
- Oyster Platter - $375
- Seafood Tower - $500

Hors D'oeuvres:
25 person minimum
Number of Selections:
Four (4): 1 Hour ($40), 2 Hours ($60);
Six (6): 1 Hour ($50), 2 Hours ($75);
Priced per person for passed hors d'oeuvres. For stationary hors d'oeuvres, add $5 per person/hour.

Plated Menu:
4-Course Lunch $75 | 4-Course Dinner $95
Up to 20 guests.

Family-Style:
3-Course Lunch $65;
3-Course Dinner $85;

Buffet Menu:
$75 per person, 25 person minimum.

Brunch Buffet:
$50 per person, 25 person minimum.

Family-Style Brunch:
$55 per person.

Brunch Open Bar:
$45 for 2 Hours | $15 for Each Additional Hour

Desserts:
- $12 per person for Choice of One;
- $20 per person for Choice of Two;
- $30 per person for Choice of Three;
Platters: $250 each platter for up to 25 guests;
Add-Ons:
- Tea/Coffee: $7 per person
- Soda/Juice: $12 per person per hour
- Outside Dessert Fee: $5 per person

Selections are subject to change upon availability for spirits of equal or higher value.
Requests for substitution of spirits of equal or lesser value can be considered upon request.
Shots, bottled water, and Lokal's signature cocktails are not included in any bar package.
Coffee & tea service is not included in any bar package.
Buffet served for 90 minutes; excludes tax, gratuity, or fees.
Pricing is not inclusive of NJ State Tax, Gratuity, or Processing Fee.
Wednesday
11:30 am – 9:30 pm
from $50 per person
Per session
11:30 am – 9:30 pm
from $50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Beverage Packages:
- Premium: $65 (Add’l Hours: $30)
- Well: $55 (Add’l Hours: $25)
- Beer & Wine: $45 (Add’l Hours: $20)

Stationary Platters:
Small serves 25 guests | Large serves 50 guests
- Guacamole and Salsa $250/$400
- Seasonal Crudité Board $250/$400
- Lokal Mediterranean Board $250/$400
- Artisanal & Local Cheese Board $300/$500
- Charcuterie Board $300/$500
- Lokal Snack Board $400/$750
- Oyster Platter - $375
- Seafood Tower - $500

Hors D'oeuvres:
25 person minimum
Number of Selections:
Four (4): 1 Hour ($40), 2 Hours ($60);
Six (6): 1 Hour ($50), 2 Hours ($75);
Priced per person for passed hors d'oeuvres. For stationary hors d'oeuvres, add $5 per person/hour.

Plated Menu:
4-Course Lunch $75 | 4-Course Dinner $95
Up to 20 guests.

Family-Style:
3-Course Lunch $65;
3-Course Dinner $85;

Buffet Menu:
$75 per person, 25 person minimum.

Brunch Buffet:
$50 per person, 25 person minimum.

Family-Style Brunch:
$55 per person.

Brunch Open Bar:
$45 for 2 Hours | $15 for Each Additional Hour

Desserts:
- $12 per person for Choice of One;
- $20 per person for Choice of Two;
- $30 per person for Choice of Three;
Platters: $250 each platter for up to 25 guests;
Add-Ons:
- Tea/Coffee: $7 per person
- Soda/Juice: $12 per person per hour
- Outside Dessert Fee: $5 per person

Selections are subject to change upon availability for spirits of equal or higher value.
Requests for substitution of spirits of equal or lesser value can be considered upon request.
Shots, bottled water, and Lokal's signature cocktails are not included in any bar package.
Coffee & tea service is not included in any bar package.
Buffet served for 90 minutes; excludes tax, gratuity, or fees.
Pricing is not inclusive of NJ State Tax, Gratuity, or Processing Fee.
Thursday
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $50 per person
Per session
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
from $50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Beverage Packages:
- Premium: $65 (Add’l Hours: $30)
- Well: $55 (Add’l Hours: $25)
- Beer & Wine: $45 (Add’l Hours: $20)

Stationary Platters:
Small serves 25 guests | Large serves 50 guests
- Guacamole and Salsa $250/$400
- Seasonal Crudité Board $250/$400
- Lokal Mediterranean Board $250/$400
- Artisanal & Local Cheese Board $300/$500
- Charcuterie Board $300/$500
- Lokal Snack Board $400/$750
- Oyster Platter - $375
- Seafood Tower - $500

Hors D'oeuvres:
25 person minimum
Number of Selections:
Four (4): 1 Hour ($40), 2 Hours ($60);
Six (6): 1 Hour ($50), 2 Hours ($75);
Priced per person for passed hors d'oeuvres. For stationary hors d'oeuvres, add $5 per person/hour.

Plated Menu:
4-Course Lunch $75 | 4-Course Dinner $95
Up to 20 guests.

Family-Style:
3-Course Lunch $65;
3-Course Dinner $85;

Buffet Menu:
$75 per person, 25 person minimum.

Brunch Buffet:
$50 per person, 25 person minimum.

Family-Style Brunch:
$55 per person.

Brunch Open Bar:
$45 for 2 Hours | $15 for Each Additional Hour

Desserts:
- $12 per person for Choice of One;
- $20 per person for Choice of Two;
- $30 per person for Choice of Three;
Platters: $250 each platter for up to 25 guests;
Add-Ons:
- Tea/Coffee: $7 per person
- Soda/Juice: $12 per person per hour
- Outside Dessert Fee: $5 per person

Selections are subject to change upon availability for spirits of equal or higher value.
Requests for substitution of spirits of equal or lesser value can be considered upon request.
Shots, bottled water, and Lokal's signature cocktails are not included in any bar package.
Coffee & tea service is not included in any bar package.
Buffet served for 90 minutes; excludes tax, gratuity, or fees.
Pricing is not inclusive of NJ State Tax, Gratuity, or Processing Fee.
Friday
11:30 am – 10:30 pm
from $50 per person
Per session
11:30 am – 10:30 pm
from $50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Beverage Packages:
- Premium: $65 (Add’l Hours: $30)
- Well: $55 (Add’l Hours: $25)
- Beer & Wine: $45 (Add’l Hours: $20)

Stationary Platters:
Small serves 25 guests | Large serves 50 guests
- Guacamole and Salsa $250/$400
- Seasonal Crudité Board $250/$400
- Lokal Mediterranean Board $250/$400
- Artisanal & Local Cheese Board $300/$500
- Charcuterie Board $300/$500
- Lokal Snack Board $400/$750
- Oyster Platter - $375
- Seafood Tower - $500

Hors D'oeuvres:
25 person minimum
Number of Selections:
Four (4): 1 Hour ($40), 2 Hours ($60);
Six (6): 1 Hour ($50), 2 Hours ($75);
Priced per person for passed hors d'oeuvres. For stationary hors d'oeuvres, add $5 per person/hour.

Plated Menu:
4-Course Lunch $75 | 4-Course Dinner $95
Up to 20 guests.

Family-Style:
3-Course Lunch $65;
3-Course Dinner $85;

Buffet Menu:
$75 per person, 25 person minimum.

Brunch Buffet:
$50 per person, 25 person minimum.

Family-Style Brunch:
$55 per person.

Brunch Open Bar:
$45 for 2 Hours | $15 for Each Additional Hour

Desserts:
- $12 per person for Choice of One;
- $20 per person for Choice of Two;
- $30 per person for Choice of Three;
Platters: $250 each platter for up to 25 guests;
Add-Ons:
- Tea/Coffee: $7 per person
- Soda/Juice: $12 per person per hour
- Outside Dessert Fee: $5 per person

Selections are subject to change upon availability for spirits of equal or higher value.
Requests for substitution of spirits of equal or lesser value can be considered upon request.
Shots, bottled water, and Lokal's signature cocktails are not included in any bar package.
Coffee & tea service is not included in any bar package.
Buffet served for 90 minutes; excludes tax, gratuity, or fees.
Pricing is not inclusive of NJ State Tax, Gratuity, or Processing Fee.
Saturday
10:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $50 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Beverage Packages:
- Premium: $65 (Add’l Hours: $30)
- Well: $55 (Add’l Hours: $25)
- Beer & Wine: $45 (Add’l Hours: $20)

Stationary Platters:
Small serves 25 guests | Large serves 50 guests
- Guacamole and Salsa $250/$400
- Seasonal Crudité Board $250/$400
- Lokal Mediterranean Board $250/$400
- Artisanal & Local Cheese Board $300/$500
- Charcuterie Board $300/$500
- Lokal Snack Board $400/$750
- Oyster Platter - $375
- Seafood Tower - $500

Hors D'oeuvres:
25 person minimum
Number of Selections:
Four (4): 1 Hour ($40), 2 Hours ($60);
Six (6): 1 Hour ($50), 2 Hours ($75);
Priced per person for passed hors d'oeuvres. For stationary hors d'oeuvres, add $5 per person/hour.

Plated Menu:
4-Course Lunch $75 | 4-Course Dinner $95
Up to 20 guests.

Family-Style:
3-Course Lunch $65;
3-Course Dinner $85;

Buffet Menu:
$75 per person, 25 person minimum.

Brunch Buffet:
$50 per person, 25 person minimum.

Family-Style Brunch:
$55 per person.

Brunch Open Bar:
$45 for 2 Hours | $15 for Each Additional Hour

Desserts:
- $12 per person for Choice of One;
- $20 per person for Choice of Two;
- $30 per person for Choice of Three;
Platters: $250 each platter for up to 25 guests;
Add-Ons:
- Tea/Coffee: $7 per person
- Soda/Juice: $12 per person per hour
- Outside Dessert Fee: $5 per person

Selections are subject to change upon availability for spirits of equal or higher value.
Requests for substitution of spirits of equal or lesser value can be considered upon request.
Shots, bottled water, and Lokal's signature cocktails are not included in any bar package.
Coffee & tea service is not included in any bar package.
Buffet served for 90 minutes; excludes tax, gratuity, or fees.
Pricing is not inclusive of NJ State Tax, Gratuity, or Processing Fee.
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 120

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Free on-street parking
Paid parking is available on-site (100 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

We invite our guests to elevate their dining experience by adopting an upscale casual dress code and we kindly ask you arrive in proper dining attire and refrain from joining us wearing athletic or overly casual clothing. Thank you for your cooperation.
No smoking in the building.


Lokal Eatery & Bar, located in New York, is an American restaurant offering four distinct spaces for rent: the Whole Venue, the Back Lounge, The Ledge, and The Main Dining area. The Whole Venue can accommodate up to 225 people standing, making it perfect for large gatherings. Each space provides a unique setting, allowing flexibility for various event sizes and styles. There is a paid parking lot available in the building, making it convenient for guests arriving by car.

The food at Lokal Eatery & Bar features classic American dishes with a modern twist, focusing on fresh ingredients and flavorful options. The menu includes a range of appetizers, mains, and desserts, along with a great selection of beverages to complement the meals. The bar offers a variety of cocktails, beers, and wines.

The decor combines a modern style with cozy touches, creating a comfortable yet stylish atmosphere. The venue’s flexible spaces and warm design make it an ideal location for both corporate and private events.


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