Private restaurant events
Woodman's can accommodate private groups of up to 60 guests on Mondays and on most weekdays before 2 PM.
Gather at Woodman's
A beautiful space for your private event.
Relaxed fine dining, thoughtful drinks, and welcoming service in the heart of downtown Orono.
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Bring people together at Woodman's.
From milestone celebrations and rehearsal dinners to company gatherings and university events, Woodman's offers the food, atmosphere, and hospitality to make an occasion feel special without feeling stuffy.
Our team can help shape the space, menu, and style of service around your event. Tell us what you are planning, and we will talk through the possibilities.
Spaces and availability
Options for groups large and small.
A section of the restaurant
A section of the dining room may be reserved for approximately 18 to 20 guests, depending on the date and setup.
Patio events
Our outdoor patio may also be booked for private gatherings during Maine's warmer months.
Food, drinks, and service
Make the event your own.
Plated meals
A seated dining experience with a thoughtfully planned menu and attentive Woodman’s service.
Buffets
A flexible format for celebrations, company gatherings, and groups with a variety of tastes.
Cocktail receptions
Gather over appetizers, cocktails, wine, beer, and conversation in a relaxed setting.
Customized menus
Work with our team on a menu suited to your occasion, group, and style of service.
Bar service
Catered bar service may be available for select events, depending on the details and location.
Regular-menu gatherings
For smaller groups, selections from our current restaurant menu may be the perfect fit.
Celebrate here
Good food. Great drinks. A room that feels right.
Woodman's is a natural setting for birthdays, anniversaries, engagement celebrations, rehearsal dinners, graduations, family gatherings, corporate dinners, cocktail receptions, pre-game gatherings, post-game gatherings, and other meaningful occasions.
Vegetarian and gluten-free choices can be included when planning your menu. Please tell us about dietary needs when you inquire.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a private event
How many people can Woodman's accommodate?
Private restaurant events may accommodate up to 60 guests on Mondays and most weekdays before 2 PM. A section of the restaurant may work for approximately 18 to 20 guests.
Can we reserve the patio?
Yes. The patio may be booked for events when weather and seasonal conditions permit.
What food-service formats are available?
Options may include plated meals, buffets, customized menus, appetizers, cocktail receptions, and selections from the regular menu.
Can Woodman's provide a bar?
Yes. Bar service or a catered bar may be available for select events. Contact us to discuss the event details and applicable requirements.
What kinds of events are a good fit?
Woodman's welcomes celebratory, corporate, university-related, family, and community gatherings seeking high-quality food and warm service.
How do I get started?
Email reservations@woodmansbarandgrill.com with your preferred date, estimated guest count, occasion, and the type of experience you have in mind.
Tell us what you're planning
Let's make it a gathering to remember.
Include your preferred date, approximate number of guests, occasion, and any initial ideas about the space, menu, or bar service.
Email reservations@woodmansbarandgrill.com