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Russo’s Garden, a stone-paved courtyard ringed by trees and hedges

About

The Russo family, on Jamaica Bay since 1987

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A catering hall on Jamaica Bay

Ballrooms and our own kitchens under one roof, with a garden on the water.

Russo’s On The Bay sits on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach, Queens, with Jamaica Bay behind it.

162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard · Howard Beach, Queens

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The facade of Russo’s On The Bay lit at night

The Russo family

Frank Russo Jr. opened Russo’s On The Bay in 1987 and built it on the way of hosting he learned from his father, Frank Russo Sr. The kitchen, the ballrooms and the garden all grew around one idea: the family is in the building on the night of your event, and the kitchen that cooks your tasting cooks your wedding.

One coordinator stays with you from booking to the last dance, with a maître d’ and a captain on every event.

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A couple in the lit gazebo over the water at night

Still
family-owned

Frank Russo Jr. opened Russo’s in 1987 and still owns it, and his son Frankie Russo III is part of the team.

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How we got here

From one catering hall on the water to four rooms, a garden, two kitchens and a bakery.

  1. 1987

    Russo’s On The Bay opens

    Frank Russo Jr. opens the doors on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach.

  2. 2009

    Vetro opens down the street

    A restaurant and lounge two blocks south on Cross Bay Boulevard, run by the same family, to the same kitchen standards.

  3. Today

    Four rooms and a garden on the water

    The Encore, the Paragon, the Rose Lounge, the Promenade and the garden, with two kitchens and a bakery underneath.

“Our guests raved about the food, service, music and room. Russo’s could not have been more attentive. Thank you for making the day stress free and a day we will remember forever.”

Cat S. · Wedding

Questions we get

Something we haven’t covered? Call (718) 843-5055.

From 65 guests in the Rose Lounge to 575 in the Encore. Tell us the headcount and we’ll suggest the room.

Yes. Tours run every day by appointment, and we’ll walk you through every room that’s free on your date.

Ours. We have two kitchens and our own bakery, and nothing is brought in from outside.

Yes. Kosher catering and cultural menus are available, and allergies are handled plate by plate.

Complimentary valet at the front door for every guest, with room for coaches. Directions are on our location page.

Yes. The entrance, restrooms and parking are wheelchair accessible. Tell your coordinator who needs step-free access and we’ll map the route through the building with you.

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See the rooms in person

Tell us the date and roughly how many people, and we’ll show you what’s open. Or call (718) 843-5055 or email [email protected].