Parties & Events (Downtown Buffalo)


interior table setup at Tappo RestaurantLooking for the ideal spot to host your next event in downtown Buffalo? Tappo Restaurant makes it easy to plan everything from polished daytime gatherings to lively happy hours and group celebrations—always with great food, warm hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Find the right fit for your gathering

  1. Daytime Private Events
    Ideal for corporate lunches, showers, celebrations of life, family gatherings, and more.

  2. Happy Hour Groups
    Ideal for work happy hours, networking, and casual celebrations.

  3. Large Reservations & Parties
    Ideal for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, group dinners—and rooftop patio gatherings when in season.

1) Daytime Private Events

Host your next private event with Tappo Restaurant. Our dining room is available for private group dining and in-house catered events before we open to the public, making it ideal for daytime gatherings that deserve great food, warm hospitality, and a polished setting.

Quick Details

  • Group Size: 50+ guests
  • Time Available: 11:00am–3:30pm
  • Access: Private (Exclusive Use of Space)

Catering & Dining Packages

Choose the service style that fits your group:

  • Seated Family-Style: $50 per person
  • Buffet-Style: $40 per person

Optional Bar Packages

  • 2-Hour Open Bar: $30 per person
  • Consumption-Based Bar: priced by drink selection and usage

Ideal for: Corporate lunches & business meetings • Family gatherings • Celebrations of life • Baby showers / Wedding showers • Private parties • Special occasions


2) Happy Hour Groups

Planning a happy hour meet-up? We’ll reserve space for your group during regular service so you can gather comfortably while the restaurant remains open to the public.

Quick Details

  • Group Size: 15–40 guests
  • Time Available: Flexible
  • Access: Reserved Area (Not Private)

Ideal for: Work happy hours • Networking • Team outings • Casual celebrations

Includes: happy hour specials + optional food and bar additions


3) Large Reservations & Parties

Celebrating with a larger group dinner? We offer reserved space for parties during regular service—great for lively nights out downtown.

Quick Details

  • Group Size: 15–75 guests
  • Time Available: Normal business hours
  • Access: Reserved Area (Not Private)

Rooftop patio: available during warm-weather months based on day of week + availability (we’ll confirm the best fit when you inquire)

Party Menu Packages

  • Starter Package — $24 per person
  • Appetizer Package — $30 per person
  • Share Package — $35 per person
  • Family Style Package — $40 per person
  • Sit Down Dinner Package — $45 per person
  • A La Carte Package — $50 per person
  • Ribeye Package — $70 per person

View Party Menus & Packages


Planning a Wedding or Larger Private Event?

If you’re looking to host a private event such as a wedding or other monumental celebration, Tappo Venues offers catering and event space rentals at Hotel at the Lafayette and The Buffalo History Museum for 30–230 guests.

Learn More About Tappo Venues


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