Clearwater Grille

Molly was absolutely amazing. We drove out and did a tasting for our reception and the food was absolutely amazing. We were so impressed with her hospitality. She went above and beyond. Her attention to detail is impeccable. The event center is beautiful. She made you feel at ease and comfortable. What an amazing experience we had.

My best friend got married at the Clearwater grille yesterday and let’s just say Molly made the experience a living hell. While us girls were getting ready in the bridal sweet, we were informed that Molly was confiscating beverages from the groom and groomsmen and dumping them out. Had we known Molly wasn’t allowing anyone to drink while getting ready prior to the wedding we would have preordered alcohol through her. We weren’t even allowed to have mimosas in the bridal sweet while getting ready. As guests arrived they were having beers in the parking lot while waiting for the ceremony to start and Molly was yet again out there taking their beers and dumping them out. At this point we asked her to open the bar and she refused to do so until after the ceremony. Again, none of this was discussed upon booking her venue otherwise I am certain it wouldn’t have taken place there. The bride was humiliated and very discouraged on what’s supposed to be the best day of her life. No it doesn’t end there. The bride had to personally clean off the table cloths that were white and not ivory, the color in which they agreed upon. Molly didn’t seem to have a care in the world. She was upstairs drinking with another male staff member during the reception. Bad bad business. These are all minor issues that could’ve been easily resolved but Molly has no intention of working with us to accommodate the bride and grooms wishes. I would absolutely not recommend booking your special event there.

My youngest daughter was married at the event center last weekend. There were a few hiccups like the wrong color table cloth and a couple minor issues. I would have happily overlooked all of that and never posted a review like this. However, I would like to start with treatment of the bridal party. She didn’t want them consuming alcohol in the “getting ready room” that wasn’t purchased from her BUT wouldn’t open the bar early so they could purchase from her. Molly physically took someone’s drink cup and dumped it out and forbid him to have it the remainder of the evening. Mind you, this is someone who is married with kids…not underage. It was never mentioned to me that they couldn’t have a couple of drinks or I would’ve made the rules clear to everyone. Secondly, when the bar finally opened, there were long lines and the 3 bar tenders were slammed. Instead of jumping behind the bar to help, she walked the parking lot and told guests they couldn’t drink outside. 3rd issue, I asked to have garbage cans placed in the room so guests could toss cups or bottles. I was told “Molly said no” this is an even center, we clear tables. That never happened and there was garbage on every table most of the evening. The grooms parents and my husband would have happily assisted with clean up. However, the most discouraging thing happened at the end. Molly, a male staff member and one of her bar tenders were overheard by family, bridal party members and guests, bashing our families and attendees while drinking in the old bar on the main floor. There were about 250 people at this event. Truthfully, I was surprised by this because the initial meetings and subsequent communication with Molly was great. I’m very disappointed and embarrassed by her behavior and treatment of the guests and it is literally all I have heard about from people who either attended or were part of the party. I would’ve rather had the memories be of the wedding itself and not Molly. This is a beautiful room, great view and good parking but I wouldn’t recommend.

My husband and I celebrated our make up reception this weekend after getting married in June 2020. Molly did our sides and dessert bars for the event and they were AMAZING!!! We got so many compliments about our food. Either with hosting an event on site or ordering catering, you can't go wrong with Molly and Red Swan. Everything is perfection.