5. Island Creek Oyster Bar Burlington
Open since November, Island Creek Oyster Bar Burlington offers three distinct private dining spaces for a variety of different events. The Kelpa room, an intimate 315-square-foot space with its own boardroom table, can accommodate 16 seated guests or 25 reception-style. The Powder Point is a 420-square-foot larger private dining room that can seat as many as 30 guests or hold 50 reception-style. Finally, the Duxbury room is a spacious room where as many as 46 guests can enjoy a seated dinner, or 70 for a standing reception. The entire 2,962-square-foot dining room, bar, and lounge area are available for full buyouts for as many as 265 standing guests. Island Creek Oyster Bar Burlington also has a raw-bar boat and a professional oyster shucker. The venue’s technological features include a video-and-teleconferencing system, hardwired speakers, multiple microphones, and drop-down monitors. Motorized flat-screen TVs and tabletop HDMI video connections are available, as is streaming for services such as Netflix, iTunes, Airplay, Pandora, and Spotify. With one-touch control and automation, the venue is easy to set up and operate for any event. The seafood restaurant's menu includes lobster rolls and craft cocktails.