A space to host an event you and your guests will love

Planning something special? We’ve got you. From cozy semi-private dinners to full-on private parties — available at both locations.

Planning and hosting an event is stressful.

And you shouldn’t have to settle for:

Lackluster buffets

Dimly lit back rooms

Sweating through set up and clean up

Not enjoying a single minute

Hosting your event at Wooden Paddle is different. Here’s what to expect:

Stress-Free Planning

Book us and chill. Our experienced team will handle all the nitty-gritty details – from start time to seating arrangements – so you don’t have to.

Food + Drinks Your Guests Will Rave About

Your guests were mentally preparing for a sad spread of dried out canapes. So get ready to hear “Ermergherd, this is all sooo good!” over, and over, and over again.

A Team That Takes Care Of It All

On event day, you won’t have to worry about setup, or cleanup, or anything in between. We’ve got it covered – all you have to do is enjoy yourself!

Limited-Time Offer – $150 Value!

Holiday season coming in hot.
Book your group dining between Oct and Nov, and we’ll bribe you (nicely) with a $150 Wooden Paddle gift card.

Gift cards valid Feb–Apr 2026. Good times now, pizza later.

Rooms available for your event:

LEMONT LOCATION

The Room Around

The Room Around

HALF-HIDDEN ♢ BAR-ADJACENT ANOTHER ROUND? 

♢ Capacity is 30

♢ Reservation Fee is $250

Food and Beverage Min. is  $1,500

 

The Full Space

This fully private option is perfect for larger, exclusive events

 

Capacity is 70

Reservation fee is $1,000

Food and Beverage: Please Inquire

The place is all yours

LA GRANGE LOCATION

The Smoking Room

The Smoking Room

BEHIND THE CURTAIN ♢ VELVET LUXE ♢ GOT A LIGHT?  

♢ Capacity is 8

Reservation Fee is $50

♢ Food and Beverage is Min. is $300

    The Commons Room

    OPEN AIRY ♢ ROOM TO ROAM ♢ THE MORE THE MERRIER 

    ♢ Capacity is 40

    ♢ Reservation fee is $250

    ♢ Food and Beverage Min. is $1,500

    The Commons Room

    The Speakeasy

    The Speakeasy

    PRIVATE GLASS COCOON ♢ FUNKY CHIC ♢ CHEERS TO THAT 

    ♢ Capacity is 12

    ♢ Reservation Fee is $50

    ♢ Food and Beverage Min. is $450

     

    The Sixty-Eight Room

    TUCKED AWAY ♢ CHEF’S TABLE ENERGY ♢ WHERE THE MAGIC            HAPPENS’

    ♢ Capacity is 26

    ♢ Reservation fee is $250

    ♢ Food and Beverage Min. is $1,000

    The Sixty-Eight

    The Bar

    The Bar

    SOCIAL HUB ♢ VIBRANT & BUZZY  ♢ ALWAYS A HAPPY HOUR 

    ♢ Capacity is 36

    ♢ Reservation Fee is $250

    ♢ Food and Beverage Min. is $1,250

     

    The Full Space

    This fully private option is perfect for larger, exclusive events.

    Capacity is 130

    Reservation fee is $2,000

    Food and Beverage: Please Inquire

    The Space is Yours

    ★★★★★

    “What an AMAZING rehearsal dinner venue! We had an excellent experience from the moment we first contacted them to settling the final bill. The food is incredible, and everyone loved the style of the place. We will forever rave about our special night at Wooden Paddle!”

    – Lindsay L

    ★★★★★

    “This was the perfect spot for our rehearsal dinner! Planning the details was so easy and fun. Three weeks later our friends and family are still raving about how great the food and drinks were! And the entire staff made sure we were taken care of to the fullest extent of the phrase.”

    – Samantha W

    ★★★★★

    “I hosted my son’s rehearsal dinner here. We bought out the whole restaurant for this event and it was amazing. Marvelous service, incredible food, and a cozy place to gather together to celebrate.”

    – Hannah C

    ★★★★★

    “Hosted our daughter’s 1st birthday party here and it was an amazing experience from beginning to end. The party was so much fun. Our guests had a blast, and everyone loved the pizza!”

    – Jimmy + Karen B

    ★★★★★

    “I had my daughter’s wedding shower at the Wooden Paddle and it was a great success. Our guests are still talking about what a unique, warm, friendly, (and delicious!) venue we chose. I highly recommend it!”

    – Sue J

    ★★★★★

    “We had an absolute blast at our rehearsal dinner, and left with full bellies and hearts. We continue to receive RAVE reviews from our guests. The event space felt extremely private and made for the perfect evening!”

    – A. S

    ★★★★★

    “Working with the Wooden Paddle team was an absolute dream. We hosted our work holiday party there and it could not have been more successful. Celina was always available to answer every question; she is the main reason the party planning was so much less stressful this year!”

    – Ashley K

    ★★★★★

    “As a previous event manager myself, I’ll be the first to admit that I am neurotic and had high expectations. Wooden Paddle not only met but exceeded them. The food was AMAZING, the staff was PHENOMENAL, and the combination of the two made for the perfect day.”

    – Kelsey K

    Book Your Event in Three Simple Steps

    Get A Quote

    Our pricing is transparent, and our menu is fully ala carte. So get an easy-to-adjust quote, and then add, take away, upgrade, or swap out as you please.

    Pick Your Menu

    You’ll be invited to a private, one-on-one tasting so you can try absolutely anything and everything, and hand pick your entire event menu. Come hungry! (And thirsty, as it were.)

    Enjoy Your Event!

    Day-of, we’ll handle every dang thing. So sit back, relax, and watch as it all *magically* happens, without you lifting so much as lifting a finger.

    Good food & good times

    At Wooden Paddle, we believe that good food should come with a good time — always. It’s why we’ve cultivated a restaurant where each customer can enjoy their meal, spark new conversations, and make memories.

    Here, it’s about the experience we provide. So let us be the reason you hit the town tonight — because good food, drinks, and company are what life is all about.

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