Buster’s Beach House and Longboard Bar - Banquet Policies
Buster’s "Beach Loft", "Surf Room", & "Cabana Room": Buster’s offers three (3) private Banquet Rooms. To reserve Buster’s "Beach Loft", "Surf Room" or "Cabana Room" privately, there is no room charge unless the event exceeds the setamount of pre-determined time included. However, a Food and Beverage sales minimum may apply. The Beach Loft is also available for conference or meeting space.
Buster’s Buyout "Restaurant Buyouts" to reserve the entire restaurant privately are available anytime. The cost is customized and determined by the date, time, number of guests, menu and incidentals. Maximum seated capacity for a buyout is 250 guests; maximum capacity "reception style" is 350 guests.Food and Beverage Minimums Food and Beverage minimums are non inclusive of sales tax, service charges, entertainment, décor or bartender fees, when applicable.
Room Charges A specific amount of time is included with no room charge for your banquet reservation as follows:
Breakfast: 1 _ hours free Lunch: 2 hours free Dinner: 3 hours free
After that amount of time, room charges are as follows: per hour or fraction thereof for the Beach Loft; per hour or fraction thereof for the Surf Room or Cabana Room; these charges will apply whether the additional time has been requested in advance or is used without prior notice on the date of the event. A 20% Service Charge and 7.75% Sales Tax will apply to all Room Charges.
Confirmation & Deposit For your security, your event must be secured by placing a deposit for Buster’s Beach Loft, Surf Room or Cabana Room. The deposit is due within two weeks of booking the event. If the deposit is not received within two weeks, we will not be responsible for holding the requested date. Payments of deposits must be made by Credit Card or cash. Checks of any kind are not accepted for payment of deposits.
Cancellation In the event you need to cancel your function, we ask that you give us written notice. If the cancellation is not made thirty (30) days in advance, and sixty (60) days in advance for events taking place in December, the deposit will not be returned. You will be responsible for full payment of any enhancements and/or entertainment that has been arranged for by Buster’s, in addition to any cancellation fees that may apply.
Tax & Service Charges All food and beverage sales are subject to a 20% taxable service charge and 7.75% State sales tax. Service charges are taxable in the State of California Bar package pricing is inclusive of sales tax but not service charges.
Menu Selection In order to serve you in a timely and efficient manner, groups of 20 and more will be offered a choice of up to three (3) entrée selections maximum, and the following conditions apply: The total number of entrées must be pre-ordered and Buster’s notified no later than Noon three (3) business days prior to the date of the event. Place cards designating the entrée selection will be provided by Buster’s. If your group is unable to pre-order please ask about single entrée or luau style options. We gladly accommodate any vegetarian or special dietary needs. Advance notice is appreciated.
Guarantee We ask that you guarantee the number of guests attending three (3) business days prior to the date of the event. Your final bill will reflect the actual number of guests in attendance or 100% of the guarantee, whichever is greater. Please note, we always prepare 5% above the guaranteed guest count in case a few more guests attend. Events at Buster’s are booked in rooms according to the number of guests in the party. Buster’s reserves the right to change the room the event is scheduled for, if the guaranteed guest count falls below the minimum or exceeds the maximum capacity of the room, in which case the Food and Beverage sales minimums may be adjusted to reflect the room change.
Cake Cutting Fee Cakes brought into Buster’s will be displayed, cut and served, and are subject to a fee per guest.
Prices Once your menu selections have been made, Buster’s will honor the price quoted for up to ninety (90) days. Prices and menus are subject to change without notice. Prices listed for enhancements may not include applicable shipping charges. No outside enhancements, décor, entertainment, food or beverages will be allowed unless pre-approved by Buster’s Director of Special Events.
Payment Final payment is due upon the conclusion of your event. Buster’s accepts cash, Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Checks of any kind are not accepted for event payment. Buster’s does not accept personal or business checks. No exceptions.
Laws No alcoholic beverages will be served to any guest under 21 years of age. Patrons must assume full responsibility for any damage to the premises caused by the patron or their guests. Buster’s is not liable for the loss or destruction of any personal property.
