All dinner selections require a minimum charge of 20 guests.
PLATED DINNER
All entrée selections include a choice of salad, dinner side options, warm rolls and butter, and dessert choice unless otherwise noted. Coffee and hot tea included for all plated meals.
Honey Mustard Chicken G, DF $33
A marinated and grilled 8oz chicken breast drizzled with a honey mustard sauce.
Garlic Butter Chicken G $33
Pan roasted chicken breast topped with a garlic butter cream sauce.
Citrus Chicken G, DF $33
Marinated chicken breast pan seared and baked with a sweet citrus glaze.
Caprese Chicken $ 33
Boneless chicken breast of chicken, brushed with basil
pesto, stuffed with sliced Roma tomatoes, and fresh
mozzarella cheese. Baked and topped with a basil
cream sauce.
Maple Mustard Chicken G, DF $ 33
Tender chicken marinated with cider and mustard,
baked and topped with a tangy maple glaze.
Chicken Parmesan $ 33
Chicken breast encrusted in seasoned bread crumbs
and parmesan cheese. Baked to a golden brown.
Served with gaganelli pasta. Topped in our zesty
tomato sauce.
Sticky Chicken G, DF $ 33
Bone in chicken legs and thighs, lightly seasoned with
a blend of cajun herbs and spices. Simmered in a
sweet and spicy sauce and served with dirty rice and
roasted broccoli.
Pecan & Pretzel Crusted Sole $ 42
Baked Sole fillet crusted with pecans and pretzel bread
crumbs accompanied with a Dijon cream sauce.
Wild Scottish Salmon DF $ 41
Grilled Scottish salmon with an orange ginger glaze.
Walleye $ 42
Lake walleye fillet, dredged in house seasoning and
batter dipped. Fried to a crisp golden brown.
Sirloin Strip Steak G, DF $ 46
Grilled black angus strip-style sirloin rubbed in our
house made seasoning.
Top Sirloin Steak G, DF $ 46
Grilled 8oz sirloin rubbed in a house blend.
Beef Tip A La Romana DF $ 46
Tenderloin tips sauteed in olive oil with fresh garlic,
oregano, basil, and shallots. Deglazed with red wine,
finished in a rich tomato broth. Served with cavatappi
pasta and kale.
Italian Roasted Sirloin G, DF $ 46
Choice top sirloin roasted, seasoned with olive oil and
Italian herbs, seared and cooked in red wine with wild
mushrooms, sweet peppers and onions. Sliced and
topped with a rich red wine sauce.
Boneless Short Rib $ 46
Braised and slow roasted until tender. Served on a
creamy risotto with pan au jus and green beans.
Choice of Steak Enhancements:
- Au Poivre G, DF, V, G $2
- Sautéed Pearl Onions G, DF, V, G $2
- Wild Mushroom Blend G, DF, V, G $2
- Fried Onion Straws G, DF, V, G $2
Choice of Steak Accompaniments (choose one):
- Garlic Bacon Compound Butter G
- Garlic Herb Compound Butter G, V
- Red Wine Demi-Glace DF
- Béarnaise Sauce G, V
- House Made Steak Sauce G, DF, V
VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE &
VEGETARIAN OPTIONS
Vegetable Pasta V $ 19
Fresh vegetable blend, shaved parmesan and chef’s
choice of pasta in a garlic chardonnay cream sauce
and aged balsamic reduction.
Stuffed Tomato V, VG, G $ 29
Vine-ripe tomato with savory quinoa and vegetable
stuffing finished with a Chimichurri Sauce.
Cheese Ravioli V $ 29
Herb cheese filling with roasted red pepper and
balsamic marinara.
Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Vegetables
G, V $ 21
Parmesan polenta topped with roasted peppers,
zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes and balsamic
reduction.
Herbed Vegetable Cakes V $ 28
A vegetable cake consisting of carrots, zucchini, feta
cheese and herbs, topped with a sweet chili sauce.
Eggplant Roulade V, VG, GF, DF $29
Vegan cheese mixed with our house blend of herbs
and spices. Rolled with fresh spinach in a thin eggplant
cutlet. Baked and topped with a zesty vodka sauce.
Ancient Grains VG $29
Brown rice, red rice, quinoa, and black barley.
Simmered in a savory vegetable broth. Topped with
roasted broccoli, tomatoes and cremini mushrooms.
DUET PLATES $49
Steaks are prepared to a medium temperature unless otherwise requested. Pair any of the following:
-Honey Mustard Chicken G, DF
-Garlic Butter Chicken G
-Caprese Chicken
-Maple Mustard Chicken G, DF
-Wild Scottish Salmon DF
-Walleye
-Italian Roast Sirloin G, DF
-Top Sirloin Steak G, DF
Accompaniments (choose two sides):
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes V, G
- Vegetable Blend V, G
- Roasted Root Vegetables V, G
- Israeli Couscous V
- Green Bean Almandine V, G
- Garlic Herbed Rice Pilaf V
- Wild Rice and Ancient Grain Medley V
- Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower V, G
- Parmesan Polenta V
- Asparagus Spears V, G
- Broccolini V, G
- Quinoa V
- Roasted Truffle Fingerling Potatoes V, G, VG, DF
- Bacon and Parmesan Brussels Sprouts G
SALADS
Choose one salad for your plated entree
Bayfront House Salad DF, VG, V
Mediterranean mix, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, carrot twirls and house made croutons.
Caesar Salad V
Artisan romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, house made croutons, creamy Caesar dressing, cherry tomatoes and chives.
Fattoush Salad DF, VG, V
Artisan romaine and iceberg lettuce with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion and pita croutons. Served with garlic and mint vinaigrette.
House Made Dressings:
- French
- Buttermilk Ranch
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Honey Mustard
- Bleu Cheese
- Italian Dressing
- Strawberry Dressing
- Garlic and Mint Vinaigrette
- Poppyseed
- Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
DESSERT SELECTIONS
Please select a dessert to accompany your entrée
choice.
-Cheesecake
-Peanut Butter Pie
-Chocolate Truffle Bomb
GLUTEN FREE DESSERT SELECTIONS
Chocolate Torte
Classic Crème Brule
Fresh Fruit Sorbet (choice of Lemon or Peach
Passion
Build Your Own Buffet $45
All buffets are based on a one and a half hour service. Prices are based per person.
Choose One Salad:
- Bayfront House Salad DF, VG, V
- Caesar Salad V
- Fattoush Salad DF, VG, V
- Wedge Salad G
Protein (choose two):
- Sliced Pork Tenderloin with a honey garlic sauce. G
- Citrus Chicken with a sweet citrus glaze. DF, G
- Tenderloin Tips sautéed and simmered in a bourbon peppercorn sauce. G
- Grilled Mahi Mahi with lemon butter cream sauce. G
- Chicken Monterrey marinated, grilled chicken breast dipped in a sweet tangy barbeque sauce topped with bacon and cheddar cheese. G
- Wild Scottish Salmon with an orange ginger glaze. DF
- Sliced Roast Sirloin with a red wine demi-glace. DF, G
Accompaniments (choose two):
- Roasted Truffle Fingerling Potatoes DF, VG, V, G
- Vegetable Blend V, G
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes V, G
- Green Bean Almandine V, G
- Wild Rice and Ancient Grain Medley V
- Broccolini V, G
- Roasted Herbed Red Bliss Potatoes V, G
Dessert (choose one)
- Cheesecake
- Chocolate Truffle Bomb
- Chocolate Torte
Little Italy $46
Salads:
- Italian Chopped Salad (G): Romaine, arugula and watercress topped with pepperoncini’s, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, Italian salami, fresh mozzarella and a house made Italian dressing.
- Caesar Salad (V): Artisan romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, house made croutons, creamy Caesar dressing, cherry tomatoes and chives.
Entrees (choose two)
- Seafood Pasta: Fresh linguini pasta with shrimp, mussels and crab tossed in a shallot lemon butter cream sauce, buffalo mozzarella and fresh corn.
- Lasagna with Meat Sauce: House made lasagna with meat sauce.
- Spaghetti with Meatballs: Fresh spaghetti noodles topped with house made tomato sauce and meatballs.
- Penne with Chicken: Penne pasta and chicken tossed in a spicy vodka tomato cream sauce, finished with freshly shaved parmesan and aged balsamic reduction.
- Steak Pappardelle Alfredo: Fresh pappardelle pasta, sirloin steak, peppers, wild mushrooms and onions tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Buffet Includes:
Fresh Vegetable Blend (V, G), Garlic Bread Sticks (V), Italian Wedding Soup
Dessert:
Tiramisu Cake
Bayview Barbeque $47
Salads:
- Cucumber Salad (G): Chopped English Cucumbers, Heirloom tomatoes, red onion and crumbled feta cheese tossed in a herb vinaigrette.
- Apple Chicken Salad (G): Mixed greens, shredded chicken, granny smith apples, red onion, smoked gouda cheese, dried cranberries and candied pecans served with house made honey mustard.
Entrees (choose two):
- Smoked Turkey Breast (G): Smoked and roasted turkey breast, drizzled with a peach bourbon barbeque sauce.
- Pulled Pork (DF, G): Slow roasted pork butt finished with a house made BBQ sauce.
- Smoked Beef Brisket (DF): Smoked beef brisket topped with a house made maple chipotle BBQ sauce.
- Roasted Herbed Chicken (DF, G): Slow roasted eight piece chicken rubbed in our house seasoning and fresh herbs.
Accompaniments:
Maple Mustard BBQ Baked Beans (DF, G, VG, V), Apple Cider Coleslaw (DF, G, V), Mexican Street Corn (G, V).
Breads:
Rolls with Honey Butter and house made jalapeno cornbread.
Dessert (choose one):
Fresh Apple Crisp, Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie.
The Pizza Shop $37
Pizza with Wrap/Sandwich, House Salad &
House Made Chips
-Pizza (please choose 2)
Cheese, Cheese & Pepperoni, Meat Lovers or
Vegetarian.
-Wraps/Sandwich (please choose 2)
Choice of protein: Ham, Turkey or Vegetarian
Please choose either a wrap or on a brioche bun.
House salad served with Ranch and Italian
Dressings
Italian chopped salad: Romaine, arugula and
watercress topped with pepperoncinis, cherry
tomatoes, black olives, red onions, Italian salami,
fresh mozzarella and a house made Italian
Dressing.
Served with House Made chips and dips and
assorted cookies.
Fiesta on the Bay $46
Salads:
- Chopped Mexican Salad (G, VG, V, DF): Roasted red peppers, corn, black beans, avocado, grape tomatoes and red onion with a cilantro lime dressing.
- Mexican Cobb (V, G): Romaine and red leaf lettuce topped with cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and queso cheese with a creamy tomatillo dressing.
Entrees (choose two):
- Cilantro Lime Chicken (G): Grilled marinated chicken breast grilled, finished with a tequila lime cream sauce.
- Pork Belly
- Carne Asada (G, DF): Grilled marinated flank steak.
- Pulled Chicken Birria
Accompaniments:
Spanish Rice, Mexican Street Corn, Refried Beans
Dessert (choose one):
- Churro Chips and Cheesecake Dip: flour tortillas deep fried and dusted in cinnamon and sugar. Served with a cheesecake dip
- Tres Leches
- Dolce de Leche Cheesecake.
Picnic at the Bayfront $42
- Bayfront House Salad (V, VG, DF): Mediterranean spring mix, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, carrot twirls and house made croutons.
- Cheddar and Bacon Potato Salad (G)
- Apple Cider Coleslaw (G, V, DF)
- Vegetable Pasta Salad: Cavatappi pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, asparagus, carrots and yellow squash tossed in our house made Italian Dressing.
From the Grill:
- Smith’s Hot Dogs DF, G
- USDA All Beef Burgers DF, G
Accompaniments:
- Kaiser and Hotdog buns DF
- Lettuce, Tomato and Onion tray DF, G, V, VG
- Swiss, provolone and cheddar cheese tray G, V
- Pickle tray DF, G, V, VG
- Ketchup, Mayo, Dijon Mustard
- House fried chips with a ranch dip V, G
Dessert:
Cookies and brownies
Enhancements:
- Beef Short Ribs (DF, G): Beef short ribs braised slowly and drizzled with house BBQ sauce. $7
- Grilled Chicken Breasts (G, DF) $5
- Barbeque Ribs (G) $7
- Maple Mustard BBQ Baked Beans (G, DF, VG, V) $3
- Bacon and Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese $6
- Jalapeno Cornbread $3
Select one dessert for group from offerings, at $5
per person.
OUR POLICY
Thank you for choosing the Bayfront
Convention Center! Our goal is to offer the best
quality products, services, and overall event
experience for our guest.
Exclusive Caterer
The Bayfront Convention Center is the exclusive
provider of all food and beverage services. No food or
beverages of any kind may be brought into the center by
the event host or any event guests, attendees or outside
caterers.
Menu Selection
Customized menus are available at your request. To
ensure proper planning and the availability of our best
possible ingredients, menu selections are due a
minimum of two weeks in advance of your function date.
Vegetarian meal options are included with all served
entrees. Menu selections are limited to (1) entrée choice
per served meal or the offering of a duet plate. An exact
count is required for each selection. Fresh-Serve Station
options are available
Excess Food
The Bayfront Convention Center adheres to state and
local health guidelines which dictate that food items
provided by BCC must be consumed during your event
and may not be taken off property
Alcoholic Beverage Service
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
regulates all alcoholic beverages and services. As the
holder of the alcoholic beverage license for the Bayfront
Convention Center, we are responsible for the
administration of these regulations within the facility. The
Bayfront Convention Center staff is trained in alcohol
server awareness for the safety of you and your guests.
Under no circumstance will alcohol be served to
intoxicated or underage persons. The hours of operation
and number of bar services offered are at the discretion
of the Bayfront Convention Center food and beverage
department. Extended hours of operation and additional
bars may be available at an additional cost.
Guarantees
Your final guaranteed attendance number must be
provided to your Event Coordinator no later than seven
business days prior to your event. This number will be
considered your contracted guarantee, which is not
subject to reduction. If we do not hear from you by the
specified time, the contracted original number will be
considered your final guarantee. Food and beverage
charges will be based on your guarantee or your actual
meal count on your event day, whichever is greater
Taxes & Service Charges
The Bayfront Convention Center will add a taxable 24%
service charge plus current PA sales tax (6%) to all food,
beverage and service. All pricing is subject to change.
Cancellations
If Lessee elects to cancel this Contract for any reason
other than a termination for cause or pursuant to the
FORCE MAJEURE clause of the contract, Lessee
agrees to provide written notice to Center accompanied
by the payment indicated in the following scale, based
on working days (Monday through Friday):
- From accepting contract to 61 days prior to event start
date: 25-percent of revenue listed above - From 60 days or to 11 days prior to event start date: 75-percent of revenue listed above
- From 10 days or less prior to event start date: 100-percent of revenue listed above
Menu Selection Legend
G Gluten Free
DF Dairy Free
V Vegetarian
VG Vegan
CONTACT US
Bayfront Convention Center
1 Sassafras Pier
Erie, PA 16507
814-455-1260
BayfrontConventionCenter.com
