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About This Vendor
The Most Gorgeous Waterfront View in Milwaukee
Coast at Zilli Lake & Gardens is the epitome of a romantic ambiance, offering breathtaking lakeside views while your friends and family celebrate with you. From the stunning outdoor ceremony in the North Garden overlooking Lake Michigan to their unmatched reception space – it's no wonder couples flock here for an unforgettable experience! Located in the most picturesque area of downtown Milwaukee, Coast’s interior design, both sleek and modern, is framed with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Michigan’s beautiful panoramic surroundings. The outdoor patio, set string lights, couches, and cozy firepits, is a place for you and your guests to enjoy cocktails and conversation. On your wedding day, you’ll have the pleasure of being pampered by Zilli Hospitality Group - Milwaukee's most celebrated caterers. Every dish and detail will be carefully crafted just for you! Then let their 5-star staff do all the work while you get to spend time enjoying each other's company and dancing away with family and friends. Zilli Hospitality handles the planning so you can focus solely on what matters most - celebrating this new chapter in life together with those closest to you. With Coast, look no further than this truly magical Milwaukee destination that will make all your wedding dreams come true.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 300
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Beach, Waterfront, Park, Tented
Business AttributesLGBTQ+-owned Business
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Coast Reviews
Adriana Newson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
From start to finish everything was a dream. I wanted an elegant glamours wedding and Zilli and their team of excellent staff delivered. They worked with us every step of the way to make our vision come to life. Without having a wedding planner I thought it would be a difficult feat to take on planing my dream wedding but Zilli made it seem easy. Coast is such a beautiful and classy venue. The guests loved it for our black tie event. The north gardens provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. Special shout out to Yvette and Cheyenne who were the main gals who brought our event to life. Also thanks to Char who was one of the reason we loved the site. She even had a special surprise for us on our wedding day. Love love love Coast and the North Gardens was the perfect place, and our guests raved about it!!! Also the staff anticipated all our needs and guests needs. So perfect!
Reviewed on 04-08-2023
From start to finish everything was a dream. I wanted an elegant glamours wedding and Zilli and their team of excellent staff delivered. They worked with us every step of the way to make our vision come to life. Without having a wedding planner I thought it would be a difficult feat to take on planing my dream wedding but Zilli made it seem easy. Coast is such a beautiful and classy venue. The guests loved it for our black tie event. The north gardens provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. Special shout out to Yvette and Cheyenne who were the main gals who brought our event to life. Also thanks to Char who was one of the reason we loved the site. She even had a special surprise for us on our wedding day. Love love love Coast and the North Gardens was the perfect place, and our guests raved about it!!! Also the staff anticipated all our needs and guests needs. So perfect!
Reviewed on 04-08-2023
Stephanie Emery (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
Coast was the perfect location for our wedding. The outdoor ceremony in the North Garden was stunning and the reception venue is so unique there is no other venue like it! We got so many compliments from our guests on everything from the venue, staff, and food. We are so grateful for Roxann, Deanna, and all the other amazing staff at Zilli Hospitality Group. We could not have asked for a better group of people to help make our wedding day perfect. If you are still looking for a wedding venue look no further, we recommend Coast 10/10!!
Reviewed on 06-01-2022
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
Coast was the perfect location for our wedding. The outdoor ceremony in the North Garden was stunning and the reception venue is so unique there is no other venue like it! We got so many compliments from our guests on everything from the venue, staff, and food. We are so grateful for Roxann, Deanna, and all the other amazing staff at Zilli Hospitality Group. We could not have asked for a better group of people to help make our wedding day perfect. If you are still looking for a wedding venue look no further, we recommend Coast 10/10!!
Reviewed on 06-01-2022
Brooke Cheesbro (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2021
I would highly recommend this venue to anyone that is looking for a professional, experienced staff along with a gorgeous location! I cannot say enough good things about the overall experience my husband and I had working with this venue. We received countless compliments from our guests about everything from the food to the staffing and layout. Not to mention the beautiful pictures we were able to capture outside the venue with the Art Museum in the background. Roxann was incredibly supportive while we made the tough decision to move out our wedding due to Covid conditions, and I could not be more thankful for the seamlessly the adjustment was. I could not imagine working with another venue and having better outcome to the best day of our lives. Thanks for making everything so special!
Reviewed on 09-12-2021
Wedding Date 03-09-2021
I would highly recommend this venue to anyone that is looking for a professional, experienced staff along with a gorgeous location! I cannot say enough good things about the overall experience my husband and I had working with this venue. We received countless compliments from our guests about everything from the food to the staffing and layout. Not to mention the beautiful pictures we were able to capture outside the venue with the Art Museum in the background. Roxann was incredibly supportive while we made the tough decision to move out our wedding due to Covid conditions, and I could not be more thankful for the seamlessly the adjustment was. I could not imagine working with another venue and having better outcome to the best day of our lives. Thanks for making everything so special!
Reviewed on 09-12-2021
Miah James (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2021
AWESOME staff BEAUTIFUL venue!
Reviewed on 11-09-2021
Wedding Date 06-08-2021
AWESOME staff BEAUTIFUL venue!
Reviewed on 11-09-2021
Callie Chiroff (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
Our wedding day at Coast was perfect. Zilli Hospitality (shout out to Roxann and Deanna) was beyond accommodating for our big day and flexible when it came to changes we needed to make due to COVID. They took very good care of us. Coast is a great location and the food was delicious (especially all of the appetizers, still dreaming about the buffalo chicken tartlets).
Reviewed on 17-10-2020
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
Our wedding day at Coast was perfect. Zilli Hospitality (shout out to Roxann and Deanna) was beyond accommodating for our big day and flexible when it came to changes we needed to make due to COVID. They took very good care of us. Coast is a great location and the food was delicious (especially all of the appetizers, still dreaming about the buffalo chicken tartlets).
Reviewed on 17-10-2020
Charles Rushman (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2020
We had a great experience at the coast. The venue is awesome, perfect location right next to the lake. If you're looking for a spot where you can do the ceremony and reception all in one spot this is definitely the place. Service was very good throughout the process as well. Would absolutely do it again!
Reviewed on 12-10-2020
Wedding Date 25-09-2020
We had a great experience at the coast. The venue is awesome, perfect location right next to the lake. If you're looking for a spot where you can do the ceremony and reception all in one spot this is definitely the place. Service was very good throughout the process as well. Would absolutely do it again!
Reviewed on 12-10-2020
Jessica Sun (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-06-2021
Beautiful venue! One of the most iconic locations of Mke. The staff are amazing and so nice! With covid, they helped us get our date switched with little to no headaches. We look forward to having our wedding at the Coast this summer.
Reviewed on 09-10-2020
Wedding Date 06-06-2021
Beautiful venue! One of the most iconic locations of Mke. The staff are amazing and so nice! With covid, they helped us get our date switched with little to no headaches. We look forward to having our wedding at the Coast this summer.
Reviewed on 09-10-2020
Jennifer Schmidt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2020
We used Coast and the Miller room at Zilli Lake and Gardens for our wedding and they did not disappoint! The venue was absolutely beautiful. Their staff was attentive to all guests and made sure needs were met at all times. Their sanitation policies were noticeably in place and all guests felt safe. I would highly recommend their services to anyone for a wedding, party, etc.!
Reviewed on 29-09-2020
Wedding Date 04-09-2020
We used Coast and the Miller room at Zilli Lake and Gardens for our wedding and they did not disappoint! The venue was absolutely beautiful. Their staff was attentive to all guests and made sure needs were met at all times. Their sanitation policies were noticeably in place and all guests felt safe. I would highly recommend their services to anyone for a wedding, party, etc.!
Reviewed on 29-09-2020
Lisa Schmidt (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2020
My son and daughter in law got married at this beautiful venue overlooking Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee Art Museum. They had a combination of outdoor and indoor spaces. The ZHG staff was really great, attentive and professional. We had a plated dinner, choice of either short ribs or butternut squash ravioli. The short ribs were delicious and everyone loved the ravioli too! Our guests felt safe and comfortable with all the precautions ZHG had in place. Everyone had so much fun celebrating the happy couple!
Reviewed on 14-09-2020
Wedding Date 04-09-2020
My son and daughter in law got married at this beautiful venue overlooking Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee Art Museum. They had a combination of outdoor and indoor spaces. The ZHG staff was really great, attentive and professional. We had a plated dinner, choice of either short ribs or butternut squash ravioli. The short ribs were delicious and everyone loved the ravioli too! Our guests felt safe and comfortable with all the precautions ZHG had in place. Everyone had so much fun celebrating the happy couple!
Reviewed on 14-09-2020
S. Richardson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2020
I received so many comments on how beautiful this venue was and everyone loved the food!
Reviewed on 15-08-2020
Wedding Date 09-08-2020
I received so many comments on how beautiful this venue was and everyone loved the food!
Reviewed on 15-08-2020
MICHELE RABIDEAU (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2019
Ali and Rob had wanted an intimate restaurant atmosphere for their reception and Coast definitely delivers. It is a picture postcard perfect venue with stunning views of Lake Michigan and situated on one of the loveliest spots in Milwaukee.From the moment we met Roxann at the wedding show in January we knew Coast and its staff was the venue for a beautiful event. With enthusiasm and professionalism Roxann had clearly conveyed what our choices were and she made it easy to make decisions for a wonderful day. Deanna was a joy to work with because she was so promptly responsive to all emails and phone calls. Her patience and excellent listening skills made this mother of the bride so at ease and I knew at all times during the planning process that Deanna had taken care of all aspects of the event. She worked very hard to complete the final contract to accommodate our schedule and that was very much appreciated.Although there were some staffing changes at Adorn, we were able to work through the changes and the staff created some beautiful floral pieces that were exactly what Ali had requested and actually exceeded our expectations. So lovely!The wedding day was wonderful, free of stress because of the Coast staff. The food and drinks were amazing. Delicious appetizers, yummy entrees and even the cutest desserts made for a happy celebration for our guests. The servers were efficient and friendly. Rob would like to give a special thank you to Katie for her thoughtful service all night long. He really appreciated Katie's attention to details and her making sure everyone was well taken care of during the evening. Mc Kenna also did a fine job to make sure the night went off without a hitch and she succeeded. Ali would especially like to thank her for getting her through the kitchen for a secret trip to the ladies room before the ceremony. Whew! Thanks, Mc Kenna! What a wonderful team you have assembled for executing beautiful, carefree events. We could not be happier with the process and the fabulous final outcome, a gorgeous wedding!
Reviewed on 24-11-2019
Wedding Date 09-11-2019
Ali and Rob had wanted an intimate restaurant atmosphere for their reception and Coast definitely delivers. It is a picture postcard perfect venue with stunning views of Lake Michigan and situated on one of the loveliest spots in Milwaukee.From the moment we met Roxann at the wedding show in January we knew Coast and its staff was the venue for a beautiful event. With enthusiasm and professionalism Roxann had clearly conveyed what our choices were and she made it easy to make decisions for a wonderful day. Deanna was a joy to work with because she was so promptly responsive to all emails and phone calls. Her patience and excellent listening skills made this mother of the bride so at ease and I knew at all times during the planning process that Deanna had taken care of all aspects of the event. She worked very hard to complete the final contract to accommodate our schedule and that was very much appreciated.Although there were some staffing changes at Adorn, we were able to work through the changes and the staff created some beautiful floral pieces that were exactly what Ali had requested and actually exceeded our expectations. So lovely!The wedding day was wonderful, free of stress because of the Coast staff. The food and drinks were amazing. Delicious appetizers, yummy entrees and even the cutest desserts made for a happy celebration for our guests. The servers were efficient and friendly. Rob would like to give a special thank you to Katie for her thoughtful service all night long. He really appreciated Katie's attention to details and her making sure everyone was well taken care of during the evening. Mc Kenna also did a fine job to make sure the night went off without a hitch and she succeeded. Ali would especially like to thank her for getting her through the kitchen for a secret trip to the ladies room before the ceremony. Whew! Thanks, Mc Kenna! What a wonderful team you have assembled for executing beautiful, carefree events. We could not be happier with the process and the fabulous final outcome, a gorgeous wedding!
Reviewed on 24-11-2019
Khara Quiney (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-08-2019
My experience with Coast started off very well with the Sales team and Event Designer, but unfortunately, on the day of my wedding, myself and my family and friends were not treated professionally at all by the Event Manager, so I am not confident in referring this venue in the future to friends and family for a wedding.
Reviewed on 15-10-2019
Wedding Date 25-08-2019
My experience with Coast started off very well with the Sales team and Event Designer, but unfortunately, on the day of my wedding, myself and my family and friends were not treated professionally at all by the Event Manager, so I am not confident in referring this venue in the future to friends and family for a wedding.
Reviewed on 15-10-2019
Erin Kearney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-05-2019
I absolutely had the most memorable wedding day & it is in no small part due to the wonderful staff at Coast & Roxann. If anything came up the day of, I never had to hear about it. All I saw was my friends family and loved ones enjoying the day with myself and my new Husband! For this, and all of their help along the way, I would highly recommend using Coast as your venue & catering. Absolutely lovely!!
Reviewed on 10-08-2019
Wedding Date 24-05-2019
I absolutely had the most memorable wedding day & it is in no small part due to the wonderful staff at Coast & Roxann. If anything came up the day of, I never had to hear about it. All I saw was my friends family and loved ones enjoying the day with myself and my new Husband! For this, and all of their help along the way, I would highly recommend using Coast as your venue & catering. Absolutely lovely!!
Reviewed on 10-08-2019
Kylie Watzka (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
Zilli was so great to work with for my 7/20/19 wedding!!. It wasn’t easy planning from afar (we currently live in Cincinnati) but Deanna, Jessica and Roxann were so easy and quick to respond to any question I had. Coast is a beautiful space with an incredible view of the lake and Art Museum. Guests were even able to enjoy the outdoor patio furniture while watching the Italian Fest fireworks. Every single staff member I encountered on the day of the wedding went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. They even checked in with my mom and sister to see if there was anything that needed to be done. We’ve gotten so many compliments on the food- how it was the best wedding meal they’ve had. You get to customize your entire menu from passed appetizers to the type of salad to the entrees and sides. Zilli helps you customize your perfect day and I’m so happy we got married at Coast !!
Reviewed on 30-07-2019
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
Zilli was so great to work with for my 7/20/19 wedding!!. It wasn’t easy planning from afar (we currently live in Cincinnati) but Deanna, Jessica and Roxann were so easy and quick to respond to any question I had. Coast is a beautiful space with an incredible view of the lake and Art Museum. Guests were even able to enjoy the outdoor patio furniture while watching the Italian Fest fireworks. Every single staff member I encountered on the day of the wedding went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. They even checked in with my mom and sister to see if there was anything that needed to be done. We’ve gotten so many compliments on the food- how it was the best wedding meal they’ve had. You get to customize your entire menu from passed appetizers to the type of salad to the entrees and sides. Zilli helps you customize your perfect day and I’m so happy we got married at Coast !!
Reviewed on 30-07-2019
Julie Hoge (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
Zilli did an amazing job with our reception at Coast. They were extremely kind and were very reliable. Any questions or concerns we had were addressed immediately and everything went very well!
Reviewed on 02-07-2019
Wedding Date 14-06-2019
Zilli did an amazing job with our reception at Coast. They were extremely kind and were very reliable. Any questions or concerns we had were addressed immediately and everything went very well!
Reviewed on 02-07-2019
Jenna Erickson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
My husband and I had toured quite a few venues before seeing Coast, and as soon as we walked in we knew we had found the one! It was important for us to be in the heart of Milwaukee and close to Lake Michigan, and Coast is exactly that! It is a very unique and elegant venue, and the renovations are beautiful! I loved that Coast included an outdoor patio and an indoor lounge area to give guests more options to relax and enoy themselves than just the standard dinner table seat or dance floor. Roxann was excellent to work with and really helped us with the overwhelming process of planning a wedding. I was happy that Zilli Hospitality group is all inclusive because that makes things much less stressful. My husband and I received so many compliments on how beautiful our venue was and that the food was amazing. The staff did a wonderful job making sure that as the bride and groom we had enough to eat, and even saved a plate of hors d’oeuvres from cocktail hour for us to enjoy since we were busy taking photos. They did a great job asking us throughout the night if we needed anything, even if it was just a refill from the bar. One thing I really love about Zilli is that they put together a Thank You event for all of their brides and grooms at the end of the year to enjoy a night out at Coast as the guests! I would highly recommend Coast to anybody!
Reviewed on 02-11-2018
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
My husband and I had toured quite a few venues before seeing Coast, and as soon as we walked in we knew we had found the one! It was important for us to be in the heart of Milwaukee and close to Lake Michigan, and Coast is exactly that! It is a very unique and elegant venue, and the renovations are beautiful! I loved that Coast included an outdoor patio and an indoor lounge area to give guests more options to relax and enoy themselves than just the standard dinner table seat or dance floor. Roxann was excellent to work with and really helped us with the overwhelming process of planning a wedding. I was happy that Zilli Hospitality group is all inclusive because that makes things much less stressful. My husband and I received so many compliments on how beautiful our venue was and that the food was amazing. The staff did a wonderful job making sure that as the bride and groom we had enough to eat, and even saved a plate of hors d’oeuvres from cocktail hour for us to enjoy since we were busy taking photos. They did a great job asking us throughout the night if we needed anything, even if it was just a refill from the bar. One thing I really love about Zilli is that they put together a Thank You event for all of their brides and grooms at the end of the year to enjoy a night out at Coast as the guests! I would highly recommend Coast to anybody!
Reviewed on 02-11-2018
Lauren Bratonja (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
My husband and I knew Coast was our perfect venue the first time we saw it. It's unique design and beautiful views of the lakefront were stunning! From our first meeting with Roxann to our big day, we could not have been more thrilled with the attention to detail and prompt responses to last minute changes.Our wedding day went so smoothly with the help of Roxann and Jenny! They helped coordinate details with the vendors prior to and on the day of so that my husband and I could really focus on enjoying every moment of that day.We are so grateful that we chose Coast for our venue and encourage others to do the same!
Reviewed on 01-11-2018
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
My husband and I knew Coast was our perfect venue the first time we saw it. It's unique design and beautiful views of the lakefront were stunning! From our first meeting with Roxann to our big day, we could not have been more thrilled with the attention to detail and prompt responses to last minute changes.Our wedding day went so smoothly with the help of Roxann and Jenny! They helped coordinate details with the vendors prior to and on the day of so that my husband and I could really focus on enjoying every moment of that day.We are so grateful that we chose Coast for our venue and encourage others to do the same!
Reviewed on 01-11-2018
Chelsea Fisher (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
From day one we fell in love with the atmosphere and the people at Coast. Roxann and Jessica were two of my biggest supporters throughout the whole process. They answered all of my frantic bride phone calls and they made sure every detail was covered without even blinking an eye. McKenna was more than amazing as well. She facilitated a beautiful reception for my husband and I that we will never forget. We have received several compliments from family and friends about how beautiful the venue was along with what everyone remembers, the food. So many people were impressed with the catering and the different options that were available to everyone. Our pictures in front of the lake, the art museum, the multiple sculptures around the area, and the city buildings turned out absolutely stunning. I wouldn’t change a single thing about that day because everything at Coast was a dream come true. I would choose this venue and the people that run it a thousand times over again!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
From day one we fell in love with the atmosphere and the people at Coast. Roxann and Jessica were two of my biggest supporters throughout the whole process. They answered all of my frantic bride phone calls and they made sure every detail was covered without even blinking an eye. McKenna was more than amazing as well. She facilitated a beautiful reception for my husband and I that we will never forget. We have received several compliments from family and friends about how beautiful the venue was along with what everyone remembers, the food. So many people were impressed with the catering and the different options that were available to everyone. Our pictures in front of the lake, the art museum, the multiple sculptures around the area, and the city buildings turned out absolutely stunning. I wouldn’t change a single thing about that day because everything at Coast was a dream come true. I would choose this venue and the people that run it a thousand times over again!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2018
Laura Buuck (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
I'll start by saying our wedding on 9/15/18 was absolutely spectacular and the staff at Coast truly went above and beyond in so many ways. The new renovations are stunning and we received SO many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and unique our venue was. The food was outstanding (even better than at the tastings), the service was prompt, and the view of the lake and downtown truly can't be beat. It is such a gem! Our contacts, Roxann and Jessica were knowledgeable and accommodating. The only complications that we ran into along the way were confusions about what was/not included in the contract language, complexities with requiring to put a tent on hold and cancel in advance (and receive a refund after the wedding) and version controls between documents. There were items that were agreed upon and settled that did not filter through to the final contract so we found yourselves always doing a very detailed review of everything to look for mistakes. Overwhelmingly though, we are so thankful for Coast and Zilli for making our wedding so special. Side story - when we were unable to get our favorite beer (Oberon) due to seasonality, Roxann made a special stop and brought us a 6-pack on our wedding day. Truly above and beyond and such a sweet gesture!
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
I'll start by saying our wedding on 9/15/18 was absolutely spectacular and the staff at Coast truly went above and beyond in so many ways. The new renovations are stunning and we received SO many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and unique our venue was. The food was outstanding (even better than at the tastings), the service was prompt, and the view of the lake and downtown truly can't be beat. It is such a gem! Our contacts, Roxann and Jessica were knowledgeable and accommodating. The only complications that we ran into along the way were confusions about what was/not included in the contract language, complexities with requiring to put a tent on hold and cancel in advance (and receive a refund after the wedding) and version controls between documents. There were items that were agreed upon and settled that did not filter through to the final contract so we found yourselves always doing a very detailed review of everything to look for mistakes. Overwhelmingly though, we are so thankful for Coast and Zilli for making our wedding so special. Side story - when we were unable to get our favorite beer (Oberon) due to seasonality, Roxann made a special stop and brought us a 6-pack on our wedding day. Truly above and beyond and such a sweet gesture!
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Elizabeth Corey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
We recently had our wedding at this venue and the day was absolutely perfect. The venue is gorgeous and made the day convenient. We met at the venue and walked to take pictures by the art museum and lake. We had our ceremony on the patio overlooking the lake. Followed by the reception and dinner at Coast. My guests all raved about the venue. It is truly a beautiful and unique place. I worked with Jessica over the months to plan for the wedding. She was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was quick to respond to all my emails and questions. The actual day was flawless. I could focus on my marriage knowing that the staff were taking care of all the details. I cannot recommend this venue highly enough.
Reviewed on 22-08-2018
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
We recently had our wedding at this venue and the day was absolutely perfect. The venue is gorgeous and made the day convenient. We met at the venue and walked to take pictures by the art museum and lake. We had our ceremony on the patio overlooking the lake. Followed by the reception and dinner at Coast. My guests all raved about the venue. It is truly a beautiful and unique place. I worked with Jessica over the months to plan for the wedding. She was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was quick to respond to all my emails and questions. The actual day was flawless. I could focus on my marriage knowing that the staff were taking care of all the details. I cannot recommend this venue highly enough.
Reviewed on 22-08-2018
Sarah Stoudt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
I've just finished the wedding reception selection process (phew!), and although my fiance and I went with another venue - due solely to a different style/design that we preferred - I wanted to acknowledge Roxann H. from Zilli for being the best contact from any vendor or venue that we've talked with so far. She always responded very quickly and thoroughly, was incredibly organized and professional, but also very fun and easy to work with. She helped us tour multiple Zilli venues, got us in touch with the right people and more importantly, always made sure that those people got back to us with the information we needed. She made it clear that our vision for our day was always top of mind and really went the extra mile to accommodate our needs. Coast is a beautiful space and any bride & groom would be lucky to have Roxann on their team throughout the planning process. Thank you, Roxann!
Reviewed on 27-02-2018
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
I've just finished the wedding reception selection process (phew!), and although my fiance and I went with another venue - due solely to a different style/design that we preferred - I wanted to acknowledge Roxann H. from Zilli for being the best contact from any vendor or venue that we've talked with so far. She always responded very quickly and thoroughly, was incredibly organized and professional, but also very fun and easy to work with. She helped us tour multiple Zilli venues, got us in touch with the right people and more importantly, always made sure that those people got back to us with the information we needed. She made it clear that our vision for our day was always top of mind and really went the extra mile to accommodate our needs. Coast is a beautiful space and any bride & groom would be lucky to have Roxann on their team throughout the planning process. Thank you, Roxann!
Reviewed on 27-02-2018
Michael Mack (groom) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-02-2018
From the initial tasting session to the evening of the event, Zilli was a pleasure to work with. The pricing is straight forward and simple to understand. We felt we were giving good pricing and offered great value. The only negatives were that we requested no nuts on a specific dessert and they all came out with with nuts, so some people couldn't enjoy the dessert. One other dish came out on the chilled side that was supposed to be warm/hot. Those two small issues weren't major enough to prevent me from using Zilli again. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat and will consider them for any future event. Thanks for helping us have a great night!
Reviewed on 13-02-2018
Wedding Date 03-02-2018
From the initial tasting session to the evening of the event, Zilli was a pleasure to work with. The pricing is straight forward and simple to understand. We felt we were giving good pricing and offered great value. The only negatives were that we requested no nuts on a specific dessert and they all came out with with nuts, so some people couldn't enjoy the dessert. One other dish came out on the chilled side that was supposed to be warm/hot. Those two small issues weren't major enough to prevent me from using Zilli again. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat and will consider them for any future event. Thanks for helping us have a great night!
Reviewed on 13-02-2018
Emily Oldenburg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
All staff were incredibly professional and consistently asked my parents and myself (the bride) if we needed anything or if we had any concerns. We were so impressed with how smooth the entire evening went. We would highly recommend Coast for your wedding! Thank you, Coast, for making our special day absolutely perfect!
Reviewed on 04-12-2017
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
All staff were incredibly professional and consistently asked my parents and myself (the bride) if we needed anything or if we had any concerns. We were so impressed with how smooth the entire evening went. We would highly recommend Coast for your wedding! Thank you, Coast, for making our special day absolutely perfect!
Reviewed on 04-12-2017
Jenny Dettlaff (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
The staff was so helpful and nice throughout the whole process.. On our wedding day I was able to just relax and enjoy the wedding, and it was because the event planner did such a great job of making sure everything was taken care of. So many of our guests came up to tell us how much they loved the food, and how nice the bartenders and the rest of the staff was. I was so happy with how our wedding turned out.
Reviewed on 14-11-2017
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
The staff was so helpful and nice throughout the whole process.. On our wedding day I was able to just relax and enjoy the wedding, and it was because the event planner did such a great job of making sure everything was taken care of. So many of our guests came up to tell us how much they loved the food, and how nice the bartenders and the rest of the staff was. I was so happy with how our wedding turned out.
Reviewed on 14-11-2017
Ryan Kern (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2017
Outstanding! My husband and I were beyond impressed with Zilli and the staff. During our planning stages we worked with Roxann, who was amazingly quick to respond and very helpful in answering all of our questions. Even when she was on maternity leave the other staff at Zilli continued to be helpful and responsive to our questions and needs. We set up our own decor, which was a huge source of stress for me as far as when I could set up, where I would store the items, etc., and Roxann and Candy were so flexible in helping meet our needs and making it as easy as possible. There was literally nothing that went wrong the day of our wedding. I loved the little things the staff did, such as bring myself and my husband a platter of all the hors d'oeurves when we got seated for dinner in case we didn't get them during cocktail hour. The staff was also so helpful at the end of the night when we ran into an issue (not related to venue or reception), staying late into the night to help us. We were so appreciative. The food was wonderful, the service was outstanding, and our expectations were beyond met! Thank you guys!
Reviewed on 22-10-2017
Wedding Date 09-09-2017
Outstanding! My husband and I were beyond impressed with Zilli and the staff. During our planning stages we worked with Roxann, who was amazingly quick to respond and very helpful in answering all of our questions. Even when she was on maternity leave the other staff at Zilli continued to be helpful and responsive to our questions and needs. We set up our own decor, which was a huge source of stress for me as far as when I could set up, where I would store the items, etc., and Roxann and Candy were so flexible in helping meet our needs and making it as easy as possible. There was literally nothing that went wrong the day of our wedding. I loved the little things the staff did, such as bring myself and my husband a platter of all the hors d'oeurves when we got seated for dinner in case we didn't get them during cocktail hour. The staff was also so helpful at the end of the night when we ran into an issue (not related to venue or reception), staying late into the night to help us. We were so appreciative. The food was wonderful, the service was outstanding, and our expectations were beyond met! Thank you guys!
Reviewed on 22-10-2017
Lindsey J (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
Having our reception at Coast was the best decision we made. Everything was so incredibly perfect and beautiful. The food was amazing, the coordinators were accommodating, and you just can’t beat the space - indoor/outdoor seating, lakeviews, and in the heart of Milwaukee. This was my dream venue and it was surprisingly affordable.
Reviewed on 24-09-2017
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
Having our reception at Coast was the best decision we made. Everything was so incredibly perfect and beautiful. The food was amazing, the coordinators were accommodating, and you just can’t beat the space - indoor/outdoor seating, lakeviews, and in the heart of Milwaukee. This was my dream venue and it was surprisingly affordable.
Reviewed on 24-09-2017
Monica Cassidy (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2018
We had an incredible wedding reception at Coast. Coming from Chicago, we were a bit concerned about having to book a reception out of town. Candy and Deanna, made us feel comfortable and relaxed from the very start. We Chicago folk can be picky eaters, but from the hors d'oeuvres to the entrees, everything was delicious. The flaming donut station was so much fun and so yummy. We loved the intimacy of the event space—even with our crowd of 186. Service was friendly, discrete and professional. Managers were quickly responsive to any request. Dance floor was more than adequate for our active group. We really enjoyed the the patio space for cocktails and star gazing. We got some great photos in front of Coast with the Art Museum as a back ground. Highly recommend this event space and Zilli Hospitality.
Reviewed on 23-08-2017
Wedding Date 21-10-2018
We had an incredible wedding reception at Coast. Coming from Chicago, we were a bit concerned about having to book a reception out of town. Candy and Deanna, made us feel comfortable and relaxed from the very start. We Chicago folk can be picky eaters, but from the hors d'oeuvres to the entrees, everything was delicious. The flaming donut station was so much fun and so yummy. We loved the intimacy of the event space—even with our crowd of 186. Service was friendly, discrete and professional. Managers were quickly responsive to any request. Dance floor was more than adequate for our active group. We really enjoyed the the patio space for cocktails and star gazing. We got some great photos in front of Coast with the Art Museum as a back ground. Highly recommend this event space and Zilli Hospitality.
Reviewed on 23-08-2017
Joann Kraninger (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
Coast and the North Garden is a fantastic venue - in addition, Zilli Hospitality did a wonderful job taking care of all the details of the wedding and reception. The deorations looked great! The food and drink were delicious - we got many compliments from our guests. Special thanks to Paul and his team for the service that exceeded our expectations.
Reviewed on 02-08-2017
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
Coast and the North Garden is a fantastic venue - in addition, Zilli Hospitality did a wonderful job taking care of all the details of the wedding and reception. The deorations looked great! The food and drink were delicious - we got many compliments from our guests. Special thanks to Paul and his team for the service that exceeded our expectations.
Reviewed on 02-08-2017
Jody Brzycki (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2016
Our wedding at Coast in November, 2016 was amazing! The whole experience was relaxing and easy from the very beginning. We met with Candy Z. first and had a great tour and conversation about the venue. After deciding that Coast the venue for us, we met with Roxann R., who helped to coordinate our event. She helped us with all the decisions and talked with even our outside vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. Coast and it's staff even helped set up our decor since we are unable to do it ourselves. The food so extremely tasty. We got so many compliments from our guests regarding the venue, the decor, and the food. My one only thing, which I heard through the guests, was that the bartender's didn't always have the best of attitudes towards some of the guests. Some guests would be ignored, some didn't get a very good face-to-face experience. There were guests who had a good experience with the bartenders , but there were quite a few other guests who did not have the same good experience. All in all, the waitstaff walking around the venue helping to clear items were all smiling and wonderful. The venue was beautiful. The food was amazing and the process with Roxann and Candy was seamless and so pleasant. Thank you to all who make our day so wonderful and memorable!!
Reviewed on 30-11-2016
Wedding Date 04-11-2016
Our wedding at Coast in November, 2016 was amazing! The whole experience was relaxing and easy from the very beginning. We met with Candy Z. first and had a great tour and conversation about the venue. After deciding that Coast the venue for us, we met with Roxann R., who helped to coordinate our event. She helped us with all the decisions and talked with even our outside vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. Coast and it's staff even helped set up our decor since we are unable to do it ourselves. The food so extremely tasty. We got so many compliments from our guests regarding the venue, the decor, and the food. My one only thing, which I heard through the guests, was that the bartender's didn't always have the best of attitudes towards some of the guests. Some guests would be ignored, some didn't get a very good face-to-face experience. There were guests who had a good experience with the bartenders , but there were quite a few other guests who did not have the same good experience. All in all, the waitstaff walking around the venue helping to clear items were all smiling and wonderful. The venue was beautiful. The food was amazing and the process with Roxann and Candy was seamless and so pleasant. Thank you to all who make our day so wonderful and memorable!!
Reviewed on 30-11-2016
Lauren Davis (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
Zilli was so great the day of our reception. The day-of staff was helpful and friendly and there were plenty of bartenders so no one had to wait in a long line. They were also great helping me set-up/take-down (which I don't think I paid extra for). I got SO many compliments on the food and they were very accommodating with specialty meals (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). The day-of staff made it really easy for me to just enjoy my day.The reason I'm not giving them 5 stars - the time leading up to our day. I worked with Roxann Raven and Candy Zilli and they were really unresponsive. Several times it took them over a week to respond to my emails and I had to follow up with them multiple times. I addressed this with Candy, who promised to fix it, but it continued to happen. This was very disappointing, especially with the amount of money I paid them. Also, neither of them were present at my reception and it took more than a month after our event to receive our final invoice.
Reviewed on 17-11-2016
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
Zilli was so great the day of our reception. The day-of staff was helpful and friendly and there were plenty of bartenders so no one had to wait in a long line. They were also great helping me set-up/take-down (which I don't think I paid extra for). I got SO many compliments on the food and they were very accommodating with specialty meals (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). The day-of staff made it really easy for me to just enjoy my day.The reason I'm not giving them 5 stars - the time leading up to our day. I worked with Roxann Raven and Candy Zilli and they were really unresponsive. Several times it took them over a week to respond to my emails and I had to follow up with them multiple times. I addressed this with Candy, who promised to fix it, but it continued to happen. This was very disappointing, especially with the amount of money I paid them. Also, neither of them were present at my reception and it took more than a month after our event to receive our final invoice.
Reviewed on 17-11-2016
Sarah Henrich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-11-2017
We were thrilled with our reception at The Coast, and so were our guests. The location itself is unbeatable, with the lake, art museum, and downtown so close by, but the staff is also top notch. Both Candy and Roxann were very supportive in the planning process. The venue is unique and beautiful, the food is delicious, and the service is great! Our guests felt comfortable and relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you, Zilli Hospitality!
Reviewed on 21-09-2016
Wedding Date 21-11-2017
We were thrilled with our reception at The Coast, and so were our guests. The location itself is unbeatable, with the lake, art museum, and downtown so close by, but the staff is also top notch. Both Candy and Roxann were very supportive in the planning process. The venue is unique and beautiful, the food is delicious, and the service is great! Our guests felt comfortable and relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you, Zilli Hospitality!
Reviewed on 21-09-2016
Michelle Balen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
Zilli was wonderful throughout the planning process for our wedding ceremony and reception and the day of was spectacular. We would recommend Zilli Catering and Coast for a wedding reception!
Reviewed on 21-09-2016
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
Zilli was wonderful throughout the planning process for our wedding ceremony and reception and the day of was spectacular. We would recommend Zilli Catering and Coast for a wedding reception!
Reviewed on 21-09-2016
Scott Wolf (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2016
We got married on August 15, 2015 at Coast. There are not enough positive adjectives to say about both the venue and Zilli (specifically, we thought Paul, Candy and Angie were so nice and helpful). \r\rAs an organization, Zilli is phenomenal. We viewed several sites around Milwaukee run by Zilli, including the Domes, the Milwaukee Public Museum and Coast. I am confident that had we had our wedding at any of these sites, our wedding would have been amazing.\r\rFrom a cost perspective, Coast is very reasonable compared to a downtown Milwaukee hotel. In addition, the wedding packages are easy to understand. We also thought the food (and the experience at the tasting) was phenomenal. People are still complimenting us on how good the food was. \r\rWith regard to the actual venue, the second my wife and I walked into Coast, we fell in love with it. Its circular shape, different elevations and different table arrangements creates a unique close-knit environment for speeches, cake cutting, eating, dancing, etc. Also, the long bar and outdoor area are really cool and add great character to the venue. In short, we loved the set-up of the room because we were literally surrounded by our closest family and friends during speeches, dancing, etc. It was such an amazing experience that I can't stop smiling writing this review! :) Make sure you visit the venue, because I think physically walking around the venue helps you realize how special and unique it is. \r\rWe had our wedding ceremony in the North Garden on a sunny day. Our pictures and video (with the Art Museum and the lake in the background) look like they could be in a bridal magazine. I can't envision a more beautiful place to get married in downtown Milwaukee. However, even had the weather been cloudy / rainy, I still think the pictures would have turned out great (e.g., we could have taken them inside of Coast, which is beautiful, or at our hotel). \r\rFinally, I want to emphasize that from start to finish, Paul and Candy at Zilli went above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. They were responsive, thoughtful, flexible and provided some of the best customer service one could imagine. In addition, on the day of the wedding, Paul and his staff worked tirelessly to make sure our wedding was flawless (e.g., Paul coordinated with all of the vendors, made sure everyone had enough to eat, drink, etc.). \r\rWe really can't say enough good things about both the venue (Coast and the North Garden) and our experience working with Zilli. We highly recommend this venue and working with Zilli. \r\rThank you again!! \r\rTamar and Scott
Reviewed on 05-12-2015
Wedding Date 29-08-2016
We got married on August 15, 2015 at Coast. There are not enough positive adjectives to say about both the venue and Zilli (specifically, we thought Paul, Candy and Angie were so nice and helpful). \r\rAs an organization, Zilli is phenomenal. We viewed several sites around Milwaukee run by Zilli, including the Domes, the Milwaukee Public Museum and Coast. I am confident that had we had our wedding at any of these sites, our wedding would have been amazing.\r\rFrom a cost perspective, Coast is very reasonable compared to a downtown Milwaukee hotel. In addition, the wedding packages are easy to understand. We also thought the food (and the experience at the tasting) was phenomenal. People are still complimenting us on how good the food was. \r\rWith regard to the actual venue, the second my wife and I walked into Coast, we fell in love with it. Its circular shape, different elevations and different table arrangements creates a unique close-knit environment for speeches, cake cutting, eating, dancing, etc. Also, the long bar and outdoor area are really cool and add great character to the venue. In short, we loved the set-up of the room because we were literally surrounded by our closest family and friends during speeches, dancing, etc. It was such an amazing experience that I can't stop smiling writing this review! :) Make sure you visit the venue, because I think physically walking around the venue helps you realize how special and unique it is. \r\rWe had our wedding ceremony in the North Garden on a sunny day. Our pictures and video (with the Art Museum and the lake in the background) look like they could be in a bridal magazine. I can't envision a more beautiful place to get married in downtown Milwaukee. However, even had the weather been cloudy / rainy, I still think the pictures would have turned out great (e.g., we could have taken them inside of Coast, which is beautiful, or at our hotel). \r\rFinally, I want to emphasize that from start to finish, Paul and Candy at Zilli went above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. They were responsive, thoughtful, flexible and provided some of the best customer service one could imagine. In addition, on the day of the wedding, Paul and his staff worked tirelessly to make sure our wedding was flawless (e.g., Paul coordinated with all of the vendors, made sure everyone had enough to eat, drink, etc.). \r\rWe really can't say enough good things about both the venue (Coast and the North Garden) and our experience working with Zilli. We highly recommend this venue and working with Zilli. \r\rThank you again!! \r\rTamar and Scott
Reviewed on 05-12-2015
Lemonica Jimenez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-11-2015
We planned our wedding for two years and had an excellent outcome for our wedding. Being two brides they didn't treat us any different were very welcoming and the wedding planners were very attentive. The day of the manager made sure we were well fed, hydrated, and also put cupcakes aside for both of us while we were dancing the night away. Food was excellent and staff very professional. I would recommend Zilli Hospitality at Coast anytime.
Reviewed on 02-12-2015
Wedding Date 14-11-2015
We planned our wedding for two years and had an excellent outcome for our wedding. Being two brides they didn't treat us any different were very welcoming and the wedding planners were very attentive. The day of the manager made sure we were well fed, hydrated, and also put cupcakes aside for both of us while we were dancing the night away. Food was excellent and staff very professional. I would recommend Zilli Hospitality at Coast anytime.
Reviewed on 02-12-2015
Alison Buczek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-10-2015
We had our wedding reception at ZHG's Miller Pavilion, and it was truly the most wonderful night! The Zilli staff was fabulous to work with, from booking and planning, to the wait staff, event manager and the bartenders! They made us feel so special, like VIPs! They did a fantastic job setting up our reception, it was so nice and elegant! They were very professional and one of the more affordable venues in downtown Milwaukee. The views and location were fabulous! A true first class venue and group to work with! Thank you ZHG for making our wedding so very special and memorable!!
Reviewed on 30-10-2015
Wedding Date 24-10-2015
We had our wedding reception at ZHG's Miller Pavilion, and it was truly the most wonderful night! The Zilli staff was fabulous to work with, from booking and planning, to the wait staff, event manager and the bartenders! They made us feel so special, like VIPs! They did a fantastic job setting up our reception, it was so nice and elegant! They were very professional and one of the more affordable venues in downtown Milwaukee. The views and location were fabulous! A true first class venue and group to work with! Thank you ZHG for making our wedding so very special and memorable!!
Reviewed on 30-10-2015
Anonymous (parent) 4 out of 5 Rating
My daughter got married in July 2015 at Coast and until Paul got involved this review would have been quite different. We had a few problems with clashing personalities that I was willing to overlook, but the most disturbing problems came the week of the wedding. Without going into detail just suffice it to say there were some gross mistakes made. After the wedding I reached out the management of Coast and was put in contact with Paul, I explained that before I put damaging comments online I wish for you to see my current review of Coast. Paul took the opportunity to spend a lot of time with me and with his employees discussing and understanding the issues that arose. He received everything constructively and addressed each issue as a learning experience for his entire team. I applaud him for his efforts to continue to make Coast one of the preferred venues in Milwaukee. The great thing was our guests never knew there were any issues. They were blown away by the venue, service and quality of food as it was all top notch. Though we had some issues I feel they were all addressed and these mistakes will never be repeated. If I had it all to do again Coast would be my first choice.
Reviewed on 26-10-2015
My daughter got married in July 2015 at Coast and until Paul got involved this review would have been quite different. We had a few problems with clashing personalities that I was willing to overlook, but the most disturbing problems came the week of the wedding. Without going into detail just suffice it to say there were some gross mistakes made. After the wedding I reached out the management of Coast and was put in contact with Paul, I explained that before I put damaging comments online I wish for you to see my current review of Coast. Paul took the opportunity to spend a lot of time with me and with his employees discussing and understanding the issues that arose. He received everything constructively and addressed each issue as a learning experience for his entire team. I applaud him for his efforts to continue to make Coast one of the preferred venues in Milwaukee. The great thing was our guests never knew there were any issues. They were blown away by the venue, service and quality of food as it was all top notch. Though we had some issues I feel they were all addressed and these mistakes will never be repeated. If I had it all to do again Coast would be my first choice.
Reviewed on 26-10-2015
Mia DeFino (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
We had our ceremony on the patio at Coast and reception inside- the staff were extremely helpful in making our wedding day flow and creating an atmosphere our guests absolutely loved. We had many compliments on the food- \"best wedding food ever\" \"wish they could come back for more\"- to summarize a few. We chose Coast at Zilli Lake and Gardens because of the spectacular location, modern inside, and great staff. Roxann and Candy helped us with understanding the pricing and different options for food and drink. It was an awesome day all around- we really had time to enjoy our wedding and meet with our guests because the staff handled the transition of events throughout the day seamlessly. Many of our family members are already asking if we can repeat the day. Thanks for your help in making our day wonderful!
Reviewed on 15-10-2015
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
We had our ceremony on the patio at Coast and reception inside- the staff were extremely helpful in making our wedding day flow and creating an atmosphere our guests absolutely loved. We had many compliments on the food- \"best wedding food ever\" \"wish they could come back for more\"- to summarize a few. We chose Coast at Zilli Lake and Gardens because of the spectacular location, modern inside, and great staff. Roxann and Candy helped us with understanding the pricing and different options for food and drink. It was an awesome day all around- we really had time to enjoy our wedding and meet with our guests because the staff handled the transition of events throughout the day seamlessly. Many of our family members are already asking if we can repeat the day. Thanks for your help in making our day wonderful!
Reviewed on 15-10-2015
Brooke Schuett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-06-2015
\rWorking with Paul, Madeline, and Jordan the night of wedding was outstanding! They were all extremely attentive to say the least. I was a little sick, I had a cough, and they would hand me a water bottle if I was coughing and without a drink. Our June 2015 wedding took place in the north garden where we did portraits after the ceremony. Madeline brought over champagne for me and the groom. Later she brought over appetizers for the bridal party. As we got in we met Paul who over saw the night. We did not go without a drink or a need all night. \rThe food was great! From the hand passed appetizers to the chicken and beef. We even put picture of the appetizers in our wedding album because it was such a nice set up.\rEveryone loved the outdoor seating on the hot summer night to cool off after dance. Coast has a perfect layout, no one was crowded, everything flowed. \rI never waited for a drink at the bar Jordan remember me and what I like to drink and would have it ready immediately. \rI would recommend Coast to anyone who is looking to have a simple, relaxing night that flows smoothly.
Reviewed on 14-08-2015
Wedding Date 20-06-2015
\rWorking with Paul, Madeline, and Jordan the night of wedding was outstanding! They were all extremely attentive to say the least. I was a little sick, I had a cough, and they would hand me a water bottle if I was coughing and without a drink. Our June 2015 wedding took place in the north garden where we did portraits after the ceremony. Madeline brought over champagne for me and the groom. Later she brought over appetizers for the bridal party. As we got in we met Paul who over saw the night. We did not go without a drink or a need all night. \rThe food was great! From the hand passed appetizers to the chicken and beef. We even put picture of the appetizers in our wedding album because it was such a nice set up.\rEveryone loved the outdoor seating on the hot summer night to cool off after dance. Coast has a perfect layout, no one was crowded, everything flowed. \rI never waited for a drink at the bar Jordan remember me and what I like to drink and would have it ready immediately. \rI would recommend Coast to anyone who is looking to have a simple, relaxing night that flows smoothly.
Reviewed on 14-08-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
We were very pleased with Zilli from start to finish for our June 2015 reception. The moment we walked into Coast we knew this was the venue we had in mind - downtown, a great view of the lake, and a nice outdoor patio. Overall our reception was very affordable and our guests enjoyed the food and location! Candy and Roxann were great during the planning phase and Paul provided excellent service during the reception. We highly recommend Zilli!
Reviewed on 26-06-2015
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
We were very pleased with Zilli from start to finish for our June 2015 reception. The moment we walked into Coast we knew this was the venue we had in mind - downtown, a great view of the lake, and a nice outdoor patio. Overall our reception was very affordable and our guests enjoyed the food and location! Candy and Roxann were great during the planning phase and Paul provided excellent service during the reception. We highly recommend Zilli!
Reviewed on 26-06-2015
Bridget Foley (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2015
We had our ceremony at the North Garden and reception at Coast. Coast is a very unique venue and was loved by all our guests. The use of the outdoor patio for the cocktail hour was a bonus. Both Candy and Roxann were responsive to my numerous questions. The food at the reception was fantastic!
Reviewed on 24-06-2015
Wedding Date 01-05-2015
We had our ceremony at the North Garden and reception at Coast. Coast is a very unique venue and was loved by all our guests. The use of the outdoor patio for the cocktail hour was a bonus. Both Candy and Roxann were responsive to my numerous questions. The food at the reception was fantastic!
Reviewed on 24-06-2015
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2014
If you want to have your wedding reception at a venue where the staff is extremely capable yet warm and never flustered even when you are, then Coast is the place for you.\r\rIf you hope the staff is willing to listen to every request you have and will try to make it work ...\r\rIf you want your host to be calm and collected, \"Everything's under control - just enjoy yourself,\" \"Is there anything you need?\" \"We're here for you\" ...\r\rIf you want amazing food and drink served quickly and efficiently ...\r\rIf you want an incredible view of the lakefront and, providing the weather's decent, a huge outdoor patio where your guests can enjoy it for an hour before dinner and several hours after ...\r\rIf you want what has to be one of the best places for a wedding reception in downtown Milwaukee, then Coast is DEFINITELY the place for you.\r\r
Reviewed on 22-10-2014
Wedding Date 08-08-2014
If you want to have your wedding reception at a venue where the staff is extremely capable yet warm and never flustered even when you are, then Coast is the place for you.\r\rIf you hope the staff is willing to listen to every request you have and will try to make it work ...\r\rIf you want your host to be calm and collected, \"Everything's under control - just enjoy yourself,\" \"Is there anything you need?\" \"We're here for you\" ...\r\rIf you want amazing food and drink served quickly and efficiently ...\r\rIf you want an incredible view of the lakefront and, providing the weather's decent, a huge outdoor patio where your guests can enjoy it for an hour before dinner and several hours after ...\r\rIf you want what has to be one of the best places for a wedding reception in downtown Milwaukee, then Coast is DEFINITELY the place for you.\r\r
Reviewed on 22-10-2014
Susan Sajdak (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
We decided to go back to Coast for son #2's wedding reception. We had such a quality experience the first time with son #1, we decided to return. Candy is easy to work with in determining the large picture items; Roxann was great to work with on all the details. The reception was a great value, the venue is beautiful, and the staff was kind and very accommodating. I would certainly recommend Zilli's and Coast for a quality experience.
Reviewed on 21-10-2014
We decided to go back to Coast for son #2's wedding reception. We had such a quality experience the first time with son #1, we decided to return. Candy is easy to work with in determining the large picture items; Roxann was great to work with on all the details. The reception was a great value, the venue is beautiful, and the staff was kind and very accommodating. I would certainly recommend Zilli's and Coast for a quality experience.
Reviewed on 21-10-2014
Amanda Voye (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2014
We had our wedding at Coast in August 2014 and it everything went perfectly! The ceremony was outside in the North Garden and the reception was inside Coast. Food was delicious and the staff was all great. Everyone had wonderful feedback on the night and how unique the venue was. Candy was great to work with as well.
Reviewed on 01-09-2014
Wedding Date 02-08-2014
We had our wedding at Coast in August 2014 and it everything went perfectly! The ceremony was outside in the North Garden and the reception was inside Coast. Food was delicious and the staff was all great. Everyone had wonderful feedback on the night and how unique the venue was. Candy was great to work with as well.
Reviewed on 01-09-2014
Erin Clemens (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2014
This was a beautiful venue! Our guests loved the lounge area and the modern ambiance. The food was spectacular; we got so many compliments from our guests. I would highly recommend Coast and Zilli Hospitality!
Reviewed on 06-07-2014
Wedding Date 21-06-2014
This was a beautiful venue! Our guests loved the lounge area and the modern ambiance. The food was spectacular; we got so many compliments from our guests. I would highly recommend Coast and Zilli Hospitality!
Reviewed on 06-07-2014
Staci Krueger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-06-2014
My husband and I used Coast at Zilli Lake and Gardens in Milwaukee. The first visit we made to Coast, we spoke with Paul R. After he gave us a tour, we immediately knew that we wanted our wedding reception at Coast. Paul was one of the main reasons we booked with Coast-assuring us that we could discuss any issue/matter to our liking. Margaret K was also an enormous help with our planning. She emailed almost daily verifying that I was completing everything and making sure she had an understanding of exactly everything I wanted. Both Paul and Margaret were extremely thorough, and both made sure everything would go smoothly. When we arrived at the reception, I was shocked at how beautiful it looked. The patio was amazing, and utilized by many of our guests all night. The fire/waterfall was breathtaking and was a beautiful addition to the outside decor. In addition, I can't even count how many of our guests complimented on how amazing the food tasted! All staff was extremely helpful and friendly- I couldn't have imagined a better venue for our reception, and couldn't have asked for a more helpful and caring staff. I would recommend Coast to anyone looking for the perfect wedding reception venue!
Reviewed on 23-06-2014
Wedding Date 07-06-2014
My husband and I used Coast at Zilli Lake and Gardens in Milwaukee. The first visit we made to Coast, we spoke with Paul R. After he gave us a tour, we immediately knew that we wanted our wedding reception at Coast. Paul was one of the main reasons we booked with Coast-assuring us that we could discuss any issue/matter to our liking. Margaret K was also an enormous help with our planning. She emailed almost daily verifying that I was completing everything and making sure she had an understanding of exactly everything I wanted. Both Paul and Margaret were extremely thorough, and both made sure everything would go smoothly. When we arrived at the reception, I was shocked at how beautiful it looked. The patio was amazing, and utilized by many of our guests all night. The fire/waterfall was breathtaking and was a beautiful addition to the outside decor. In addition, I can't even count how many of our guests complimented on how amazing the food tasted! All staff was extremely helpful and friendly- I couldn't have imagined a better venue for our reception, and couldn't have asked for a more helpful and caring staff. I would recommend Coast to anyone looking for the perfect wedding reception venue!
Reviewed on 23-06-2014
mbuchta (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2013
If you want the perfect wedding reception for your daughter contact Zilli Hospitality. They are amazing! It is almost impossible to find the words to describe the remarkable job performed by Candy, Paul, Jordan, and Connie. I was worried about planning an out of town wedding but the moment we walked into The Coast and met Candy I knew that we had found the ideal place. She made the whole planning experience easy and FUN! Without hesitation she included unique personal touches including serving the same appetizer that was served at our wedding reception and making the salad using my mother’s Greek dressing recipe. The reception itself was a dream come true. The setting was stunning with views of the lake and the Milwaukee skyline. The food was delicious, everyone raved about their meal. The wait staff was attentive and accommodated our every need. The DJ did a terrific job, the dance floor was full the entire evening. The only difficult thing about the entire experience was having it end and leaving The Coast. Thank you so very much Candy Zilli and Zilli Hospitality!
Reviewed on 03-10-2013
Wedding Date 14-09-2013
If you want the perfect wedding reception for your daughter contact Zilli Hospitality. They are amazing! It is almost impossible to find the words to describe the remarkable job performed by Candy, Paul, Jordan, and Connie. I was worried about planning an out of town wedding but the moment we walked into The Coast and met Candy I knew that we had found the ideal place. She made the whole planning experience easy and FUN! Without hesitation she included unique personal touches including serving the same appetizer that was served at our wedding reception and making the salad using my mother’s Greek dressing recipe. The reception itself was a dream come true. The setting was stunning with views of the lake and the Milwaukee skyline. The food was delicious, everyone raved about their meal. The wait staff was attentive and accommodated our every need. The DJ did a terrific job, the dance floor was full the entire evening. The only difficult thing about the entire experience was having it end and leaving The Coast. Thank you so very much Candy Zilli and Zilli Hospitality!
Reviewed on 03-10-2013
Eileen Grogan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2013
July 2013 - I was very happy with the interesting layout at Coast - different levels for bar, dance floor/lounge, and dining made for a great \"flow\" on the night of my reception. People could dance, hang out, or visit on the patio overlooking the lake throughout the evening, instead of just hovering in one room or being divided between dancing and bar. The food was excellent - even better than I'd hoped after the tasting. The catering staff was prompt and polite throughout the planning process. I received quick responses to every inquiry and was able to get exactly what I wanted within my budget. I was nervous about having to use their dedicated DJ service - DJ's on the Mix - but it turned out very well. Throughout the planning and on the night of the wedding, I was treated with kindness, respect, and attention by the DJ's, bar staff, wait staff, and everyone involved with Zilli Hospitality. I am pleased with how the day turned out and I am happy to offer my enthusiastic recommendation.
Reviewed on 30-07-2013
Wedding Date 13-07-2013
July 2013 - I was very happy with the interesting layout at Coast - different levels for bar, dance floor/lounge, and dining made for a great \"flow\" on the night of my reception. People could dance, hang out, or visit on the patio overlooking the lake throughout the evening, instead of just hovering in one room or being divided between dancing and bar. The food was excellent - even better than I'd hoped after the tasting. The catering staff was prompt and polite throughout the planning process. I received quick responses to every inquiry and was able to get exactly what I wanted within my budget. I was nervous about having to use their dedicated DJ service - DJ's on the Mix - but it turned out very well. Throughout the planning and on the night of the wedding, I was treated with kindness, respect, and attention by the DJ's, bar staff, wait staff, and everyone involved with Zilli Hospitality. I am pleased with how the day turned out and I am happy to offer my enthusiastic recommendation.
Reviewed on 30-07-2013
Amy Goodland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2012
We hosted our wedding for 125 at Coast in August. They were easy to work with and helped me fill in any missing pieces to create our perfect day. Our end result was amazing and exceeded our expectations. The food was unbelievably delicious. The staff exceptional and attentive. I can not tell you how often we heard from our guests that we had the best wedding they had ever been to,and it was very apparent our guests enjoyed themselves and truly meant it!!
Reviewed on 13-09-2012
Wedding Date 18-08-2012
We hosted our wedding for 125 at Coast in August. They were easy to work with and helped me fill in any missing pieces to create our perfect day. Our end result was amazing and exceeded our expectations. The food was unbelievably delicious. The staff exceptional and attentive. I can not tell you how often we heard from our guests that we had the best wedding they had ever been to,and it was very apparent our guests enjoyed themselves and truly meant it!!
Reviewed on 13-09-2012
Lauren Maltsch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-07-2012
I HIGHLY recommend having Zilli cater ANY event. The food was amazing at the wedding (we had a buffet) and I heard so many compliments from guests throughout the evening.\r\rThe tasting was also a blast. We got to try everything they offered and learned a lot about our options. They have a pretty extensive menu to choose from and had beautiful presentation.\r\rI will be going to their restaurant for my anniversary every year because it was that good! :)
Reviewed on 13-08-2012
Wedding Date 07-07-2012
I HIGHLY recommend having Zilli cater ANY event. The food was amazing at the wedding (we had a buffet) and I heard so many compliments from guests throughout the evening.\r\rThe tasting was also a blast. We got to try everything they offered and learned a lot about our options. They have a pretty extensive menu to choose from and had beautiful presentation.\r\rI will be going to their restaurant for my anniversary every year because it was that good! :)
Reviewed on 13-08-2012
Mallory Metcalfe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2012
I must admit, I have ditched other bride's buffets because I do not care for \"wedding food.\" Coast does not have \"wedding food,\" instead we enjoyed delicious dinners. The steaks will melt in your mouth, and the chicken is very moist. We had tons of compliments from our guests, and everything came out hot! The appetizers were wonderful too. Their presentation is beautiful as well. It is very nicely arranged. We were impressed and pleased with it. The service was good throughout the night. Our guests enjoyed themselves!
Reviewed on 14-07-2012
Wedding Date 23-06-2012
I must admit, I have ditched other bride's buffets because I do not care for \"wedding food.\" Coast does not have \"wedding food,\" instead we enjoyed delicious dinners. The steaks will melt in your mouth, and the chicken is very moist. We had tons of compliments from our guests, and everything came out hot! The appetizers were wonderful too. Their presentation is beautiful as well. It is very nicely arranged. We were impressed and pleased with it. The service was good throughout the night. Our guests enjoyed themselves!
Reviewed on 14-07-2012
Andrea Berg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2012
The staff at Coast worked with me A TON to make sure they were within my budget and that everything would be just how I wanted it. They did a great job! Got so many compliments on the venue from family/friends.
Reviewed on 11-06-2012
Wedding Date 25-05-2012
The staff at Coast worked with me A TON to make sure they were within my budget and that everything would be just how I wanted it. They did a great job! Got so many compliments on the venue from family/friends.
Reviewed on 11-06-2012
Ashley Torn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-03-2012
The venue was amazing. The atmosphere was just what we were looking for and the girl on site that day, Sara, was a god send. She was aware of what I needed before I did! The staff was very friendly as well. Guest were highly impressed with the food as well.
Reviewed on 18-04-2012
Wedding Date 30-03-2012
The venue was amazing. The atmosphere was just what we were looking for and the girl on site that day, Sara, was a god send. She was aware of what I needed before I did! The staff was very friendly as well. Guest were highly impressed with the food as well.
Reviewed on 18-04-2012
Michelle Gottschalk (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-11-2010
My husband and I utilized Coast and Zilli's for our wedding reception. We received numerous compliments on the unique venue as well as the food. We had a station dinner service with 4 different food stations guests could enjoy and all of the food was delicious! I enjoyed the stations much more than the traditional sit down dinner. I would recommend Coast and Zilli's to any couple looking for a modern venue in downtown Milwaukee.
Reviewed on 14-11-2010
Wedding Date 06-11-2010
My husband and I utilized Coast and Zilli's for our wedding reception. We received numerous compliments on the unique venue as well as the food. We had a station dinner service with 4 different food stations guests could enjoy and all of the food was delicious! I enjoyed the stations much more than the traditional sit down dinner. I would recommend Coast and Zilli's to any couple looking for a modern venue in downtown Milwaukee.
Reviewed on 14-11-2010
Rachel Bourbon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2010
they were very accommodating and friendly. the day of the wedding they covered every detail perfectly.
Reviewed on 27-09-2010
Wedding Date 10-09-2010
they were very accommodating and friendly. the day of the wedding they covered every detail perfectly.
Reviewed on 27-09-2010
Thea Watters (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2007
Great restaurant with wonderful food. Very modern but elegant decor with a few of the lakefront and downtown. Outdoor patio small but nice dance floor grand piano wave bar with great cocktails smaller rooms for bridal party use great event coordinator included parking beneath building close to everything downtown including hotels great place for cake setup with skylight above professional staff etc.
Reviewed on 21-11-2008
55 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.85 out of 5.0Wedding Date 06-10-2007
Great restaurant with wonderful food. Very modern but elegant decor with a few of the lakefront and downtown. Outdoor patio small but nice dance floor grand piano wave bar with great cocktails smaller rooms for bridal party use great event coordinator included parking beneath building close to everything downtown including hotels great place for cake setup with skylight above professional staff etc.
Reviewed on 21-11-2008
Contact Info for Coast
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/zillilakeandgardens/ | |
| X (Twitter) | zillilakegarden |
| zillihospgroup | |
| zillihospitalitygroup | |
| Website | coastvenue.com |
| Phone | (262) 547-9447 |
| Address | 931 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 |
| yvettet@zillihospitalitygroup.com |
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Meet the Coast Team
Yvette Tenorio (Events Director) Yvette joined Zilli Hospitality in 2018 and has quickly become the go-to event designer for wedding celebrations. Her eye for detail, passion to create unique visions, and desire to make personal connections with clients are what truly sets her apart! With Yvette at your side you can be sure that beautiful dreams will come alive at Coast - making memories through great events run by equally wonderful people!
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