Ocean Palace

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $8,000

Packages

Prices start at $1,500

Guest capacity

Up to 800 seated guests

About this venue

From intimate gatherings to grand banquets, Ocean Palace is the perfect setting for your next celebration. Located in the heart of Houston’s Chinatown, our elegant two-story restaurant offers spacious dining, exquisite Cantonese cuisine, and attentive service to make your event unforgettable.

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-800

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls

Venue setting

  • Indoor
11215 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072

Our event spaces

The Ballroom

The venue features a palatial two-story exterior highlighted by a moat fountain and a lily pad pond, making it a distinct visual landmark in Chinatown

Ocean Palace is a landmark 38,000-square-foot multi-level venue located in Houston’s Hong Kong City Mall. Known as the largest dim sum and Chinese seafood restaurant in the city, it functions as both a high-volume daily eatery and a premier grand banquet facility.

Guest capacity

Up to 700 Seated

Up to 800 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relax and Casual”

Included in this room:

-Optional dance floor and stage -Full Bridal and Groom's suite

Main Dining Area

From weddings & birthdays to graduations, galas, and corporate functions, Ocean Palace provides a distinguished setting paired with renowned cuisine.

Our dining roomoffers an intimate and elegant setting—perfect for celebrating one of life’s most meaningful moments. Designed to provide both comfort and exclusivity, the space allows you and your guests to enjoy a personalized experience, creating a more relaxed and memorable atmosphere.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

The Ballroom

The venue features a palatial two-story exterior highlighted by a moat fountain and a lily pad pond, making it a distinct visual landmark in Chinatown

Ocean Palace is a landmark 38,000-square-foot multi-level venue located in Houston’s Hong Kong City Mall. Known as the largest dim sum and Chinese seafood restaurant in the city, it functions as both a high-volume daily eatery and a premier grand banquet facility.

Guest capacity

Up to 700 Seated

Up to 800 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relax and Casual”

Included in this room:

-Optional dance floor and stage -Full Bridal and Groom's suite

Main Dining Area

From weddings & birthdays to graduations, galas, and corporate functions, Ocean Palace provides a distinguished setting paired with renowned cuisine.

Our dining roomoffers an intimate and elegant setting—perfect for celebrating one of life’s most meaningful moments. Designed to provide both comfort and exclusivity, the space allows you and your guests to enjoy a personalized experience, creating a more relaxed and memorable atmosphere.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Ocean Palace packages

Half Ballroom Banquet

10-250 guests

Peak pricing $8,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000

Description

Food will be served family-style with shared platters placed on each table for guests to enjoy together.

What’s included
  • Banquet Style Menu
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Standard linens
  • Beverages: Coke, sprite, water
  • Stage (optional)
  • Dance floor (optional)
  • Waitstaff
  • Bridal and Groom's Suite

Full Ballroom Banquet

10-800 guests

Peak pricing $16,000

Off-peak pricing $8,000

Description

Food will be served family-style with shared platters placed on each table for guests to enjoy together.

What’s included
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Standard linens
  • Beverages: Coke, sprite, water
  • Stage (optional)
  • Dance floor (optional)
  • Staffing
  • Bridal and Groom's Suite

Private Downstairs Event

10-150 guests

Peak pricing $1,500

Off-peak pricing $1,500

Description

Looking for a smaller, more intimate space? We have our dining room available for booking. Great for parties less than 150 guests.

What’s included
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Standard linens
  • Beverages: Coke, sprite, water
  • Staffing

Available services that can be provided by Ocean Palace

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

1 review

  • TT

    Thao t.

    Rating: 5
    •Mar 20, 2026

    absolutely beyond my expectations

    I had my wedding at Ocean Palace and it was absolutely beautiful. The ballroom is stunning on its own, so I didn’t need to spend much on decorations. My guests from all over the country were amazed and thought I spent a fortune! The manager was incredibly kind and checked on me throughout the day, which meant so much since I didn’t have a wedding coordinator. We also got so many compliments on the food—the 9-course meal really impressed everyone. Even my mother-in-law and her friends loved it and said they want the same venue for their kids’ weddings. Highly recommend—this place truly delivers on beauty, service, and food!

Preferred vendors of Ocean Palace

Florist
Prestige Events
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Houston, TX
Event extras
Boba Babes
Houston, TX
Officiant
Phale C. Le (Azora Events)
Houston, TX
Planner
Huyen Chyme Tran
The second-floor grand ballroom can accommodate up to 800 guests for a seated banquet. For smaller, more intimate weddings, the space can be partitioned or you can utilize private dining rooms designed for 50–100 guests.
Yes, the venue provides a dedicated Bridal Suite on-site for the wedding party to change, touch up makeup, or store personal belongings during the event.
Pricing typically operates on a "minimum spend" basis rather than a flat rental fee: Saturday Nights: Usually start at a minimum spend of $8,000. Weekdays/Sundays: Minimum spend typically starts around $4,000. Note: These amounts generally include food and standard setup, but sales tax and gratuity are often additional.
Yes, a deposit is required upon signing the contract. While specific amounts can vary by season, a standard refundable security deposit (around $500) is often required in addition to the initial booking payment.
Yes, we allow liquor to be brought in, however beer and wine needs to be purchased through us. Corking fee for wine is $15 per bottle.
Your reservation includes five hours starting at 5pm until 10:30pm. Any additional extensions will be billed at $20 per table/ per hour
Yes, we have on site parking available.
February-May, September-December
January, June, July, August
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Yes, we have bartenders you can hire for your event.
No, venue pricing includes the event space, seating, catering, and bar services provided by Ocean Palace. Décor, DJ, entertainment, photography, and other event services are arranged separately through third-party vendors.

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