Ocean Palace

Select services venue

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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,000 for off-peak dates, and $8,000 for peak dates

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

Square footage

38,000

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

Square footage

38,000

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”

Available services that can be provided by Ocean Palace

Services & amenities

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

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

1 review

absolutely beyond my expectations
•Verified review
•Thao t.•Mar 20
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

Prestige Events

5.0 (2)

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.

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