Special Events at Waterman's

Dear Guest,

Thank you for the opportunity to present our facilities for your upcoming event. The charm of old, coastal design paired with a magnificent view of the ocean makes the Attic at Waterman's the perfect venue to celebrate any occasion. Hardwood floors, an expansive mahogany bar, vaulted ceilings and exposed wood beams and columns give a rustic feel to the space. The Attic is an ideal location for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, social gatherings and corporate events (to name a few). As one of the only non-hotel private rooms on the ocean, the Attic at Waterman's is the perfect space for your next event!

We promise to provide you with the best possible service, food and hospitality that will be both memorable and enjoyable for you and all of your guests. Our menu is designed to facilitate you in selecting the food combinations for your event, and the following policies have been put in place so that we may better serve you. Waterman’s offers full on-site catering and we’re happy to assist you in planning your event. We are always available to show you our oceanfront event spaces and discuss your party ideas. If there’s something that you would like to have that is not on our menu, Waterman’s can more than likely provide it, so just ask.

Waterman's is proud of the reputation we've worked to achieve, and we appreciate the opportunity to make your next event a success! Feel free to contact our special events managers today to reserve a date. You can directly contact us by using the form below, or by calling our special events managers Anne Plumlee, Courtney Gearhart or Courtney Williams at 757-428-3644.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and host your special event - we look forward to working with you!

The Attic Private Event Space

Located on the second floor of Waterman’s, our private room, the Attic, overlooks the beach and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The Attic is the perfect venue for many types of events - wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, engagement, retirement and birthday parties, corporate dinners, holiday parties and other special occasions. Depending on the type of event, the Attic can accommodate up to 100 for a seated dinner without a dance floor, or up to 150 for a cocktail event with a dance floor. Please speak with a Special Events Manager regarding capacity for specific events.

Printable Private Events Packet

Semi-Private Event Spaces

Semi-Private Events

Waterman's offers two semi-private spaces within the main dining room, partially secluded from other tables by a half-wall surrounding each of the spaces. A semi-private space is great option for a birthday party, retirement dinner, corporate luncheon, or rehearsal dinner. For an event in one of our semi-private spaces, inquire with our Special Events Managers about creating a limited menu - a wonderful way to control costs and add a special touch to the occasion!

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Testimonials

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  • Many thanks for all of your assistance in planning my graduation party. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! Thank you for your patience as well – I know planning these kinds of things can be tough, but I appreciate your honesty and advice about what I should do! Again, thank you for everything…

    - Elisa

    Graduation Party in the Stage

    May 16, 2010

  • Last week I had a dinner for 75 of our clients and staff representing many of the airports across the state of Virginia while we were in town for the 2010 Virginia Aviation Conference. You and your staff did a tremendous job - the food was great and the service was great! Many times we find that restaurants have a hard time getting 75 entrees on the table at the same time; that was not the case with Waterman’s - everyone was served at the same time and all the meals were very good. You guys... CLICK FOR MORE

    - Jeff

    Corporate Dinner in the Attic

    August 17, 2010

  • I would not change one thing about my wedding and reception! It was wonderful. The staff at Waterman’s was fabulous and I continue to receive compliments on the food and atmosphere! We had the perfect amount of food, and I cannot believe how affordable the whole thing was for our wedding reception. I sincerely appreciate all of your assistance and expertise in the planning! You and your staff handled everything perfectly, and I did not have one concern or worry through the night or through... CLICK FOR MORE

    - Elizabeth

    Wedding Reception in the Attic

    October 10, 2010

  • A special thank you to the staff of Waterman's and especially to Courtney Williams & Courtney Gearhart for all the effort, flexibility and professionalism before, during, and after my wedding day. You all have provided the kind of consistently high services and support that I have come to expect that made my wedding day in The Attic perfect. The atmosphere was beautiful and the food/drinks were amazing. Everything went so smoothly thanks to everyone at Waterman's, especially after a long day... CLICK FOR MORE

    - Lyn

    Wedding Reception in the Attic

    January 10, 2013

  • Everything was perfect. We can't thank you all enough. The food was delicious, the room was beautiful, and the service was excellent. I've been telling everyone that it was unexpected for a restaurant at the beach that the barbecue was possibly the best that I've ever had, but it really was. Everything else was also wonderful. We couldn't have picked a better place for the reception. Thanks for everything!

    - David

    Wedding Reception in the Attic

    June 18, 2011

  • My husband and I had the most incredible experience having our wedding reception at Waterman's (upstairs in "the Attic"). Courtney, one of the banquet managers, was an absolute DREAM to work with! She made our special day so easy and stress-free. The bar and wait staff were also extremely accommodating and my guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the service. They were willing to work with us on whatever we needed while always keeping a smile! The food was amazing and everyone... CLICK FOR MORE

    - Lesley

    Wedding Reception in the Attic

    September 12, 2010

  • I just want to say thank you so much for making our wedding SO perfect. You and your staff were AMAZING. I am not even sure where to start. You were so accommodating to my mom; you helped her have everything she needed so everything was perfect. When you start thinking about how you want your wedding to be there are so many moving pieces. I can say from the bottom on my heart that you, Waterman’s and your staff made my wedding a REALITY. Not only did we have a blast but all of our guests... CLICK FOR MORE

    - Jessica

    Wedding Reception in the Attic

    October 6, 2012

  • Thank you for everything! The rehearsal dinner was so much more than I had hoped for. The "Stage" area was perfect for our guests, and the servers were amazing! Amanda and Andrew were so proud of their special dinner out. The personalized menus and the floral centerpieces impressed all. The food was fantastic and everything had a smooth transition from the bar to the seating area right thru to dessert! Waterman's will always have a special place in my heart and I will make sure it is on my... CLICK FOR MORE

    - Shannon

    Rehearsal Dinner for her son in the Stage

    June 8, 2012

  • I can't thank you enough for everything you did to make our rehearsal dinner so perfect! Working with you was so easy - you are definitely in the right profession. The room was beautiful, the food was excellent, the staff was professional and courteous, and the evening went exactly as I envisioned. Everyone had a great time, as you know, because the party continued downstairs for quite some time!

    - Terri

    Rehearsal Dinner for her son in the Attic

    June 14, 2012

  • On behalf of my staff and the entire Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force, I want to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude for hosting my staff for our farewell dinner. You and your staff were very professional, polite, and gracious while hosting our friends and families in honor of our Change of Command dinner. Again, thank you for making the farewell dinner a great success…we will be back again!

    - Rear Admiral Hewitt

    Farewell Dinner in the Attic

    July 14, 2010

  • The set up was beautiful; the food was plentiful and incredibly delicious. In fact, your entire staff, wait staff, bartenders, valets, and cooks were just wonderful. Thank you, thank you, thank you. What a great and memorable evening for all.

    - Mary

    Rehearsal Dinner for her son in the Attic

    July 30, 2010

  • Thank you so much to you and your staff for making my wedding day unforgettable! I had no idea how to plan any of this when I first started and you took care of all of the planning down to the tiniest details. You made everything go so smoothly leading up to my big day. During the wedding, anything I could possibly want was taken care of before I had a chance to ask. Several of my guests came up to me to tell me how wonderful the entire staff was and that they would like to have future... CLICK FOR MORE

    - Stacie

    Wedding Reception in the Attic

    June 9, 2012

  • I just wanted to thank all of you for helping me make Keith and Anna's rehearsal dinner so special. You could not have been any more helpful. The food was outstanding, the service was exceptional, the view is amazing...it is just the perfect place for a special celebration! Thanks with the music and video!! I heard nothing but raving compliments!! Again, thanks for making my job of having the perfect rehearsal dinner for my son so easy!! P.S. I'll be back soon for lunch or dinner!!!

    - Paulette

    Rehearsal Dinner for her son in the Attic

    October 21, 2011

  • We were absolutely thrilled with how rehearsal dinner went. The food, service and atmosphere were wonderful! We had so many compliments on dinner, everyone raved about the food and drinks, and most even went back to eat on Sunday before they left town. Thank you so much for helping to make it such a special evening for us! We'll surely be back and recommend Waterman's to all of our friends and family!

    - Alisha

    Rehearsal Dinner in the Stage

    July 15, 2011

  • We loved absolutely everything!!!!! Waterman's was the perfect place for our reception! You were fantastic to work with and the staff for our event was wonderful. I got nothing but positive feedback on everything, all my guests said how amazing the staff was. Married life is great!!! The day was so perfect, it flew by and I wish we could do it again…We can't thank you enough for everything.

    - Katie

    Wedding Reception in the Attic

    August 20, 2010

  • We heard nothing but positive comments about Waterman’s – the room, the food and the service. You all were so helpful and accommodating. I guess it is a good thing we decided to serve the “Orange Crushes.” People seemed to like those a lot! We are thrilled with how it all went. Your thoroughness and diligence in planning, and your hard work while it was actually happening are what made it so wonderful. Thank you…We hope to be back in Virginia Beach again soon.

    - Jeannie

    Rehearsal Dinner for her son in the Attic

    October 8, 2010

  • Waterman's hosted our wedding ceremony and reception in their "Attic." It was a beautiful evening. All of our friends and family were blown away by the attentiveness, service, and food at Waterman's. Guests told us it was 'the best wedding food they ever had.' My new husband and I have nothing but fabulous things to say about our wedding experience at Waterman's. It was the perfect fit for our casual, beach-themed wedding. Waterman's is a great place for a fun and affordable wedding... CLICK FOR MORE

    - Melissa

    Wedding Ceremony & Reception in the Attic

    July 17, 2010

  • I can't begin to tell you how pleased we are with the service we received during and before our rehearsal dinner. The service was extraordinary, the wait staff slipped in and out to deliver salads, entrees and desserts undetected the whole evening. The bartender was amazing and both you, and the other Courtney and Anne were so unbelievably helpful while planning and setting up our dinner. During the actual dinner, you were wonderful and so watchful to make sure everything went according to... CLICK FOR MORE

    - Terri

    Rehearsal Dinner for her son in the Attic

    April 13, 2012

  • I can't thank you, Heather and Josh (the servers) enough for such a great evening. My guests are still me telling today what a great meal they had. We went out there again on Monday night after the wedding with more friends and family. I truly can't think of anything that you could do better or didn't do. Please tell everyone how great of an evening you made for me, my new wife and our family and friends. Thanks again. Life is great.

    - Dave

    Rehearsal Dinner in the Stage

    August 6, 2010

  • Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special. Dinner was fantastic and we had such an amazing time, as did all of our guests. You made the planning so easy and fun! We’ve always been big fans of the restaurant, but it has definitely changed for us forever. Thank you so much and we’ll be seeing you soon!

    - Mary

    Wedding Reception in the Attic

    April 10, 2010

    

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