Founded in 1984 as Karen's Kitchen, we have evolved from a catering-only establishment into a full-service party facility. We act as your personal party consultant, help in menu selection and planning, and follow through on every detail to ensure your party is a smashing success. You take the credit and we do the work! Our banquet room can accommodate groups of up to 350. The oak mantel fireplace is a favourite backdrop for group or family photos. Our formal oak bar is spacious, our bartenders friendly and efficient, and the bar is well-stocked with more than 75 liquors, wines and beers. Carpeting, round tables and padded black chairs help maintain the formal yet cozy atmosphere. Festive decorations are abundant throughout the room - tulle, miniature lights, silk trees, floral wall hangings, and lots of candles! But what we are best known for is our food. Karen's outstanding cooking skills, her demand for only the best quality ingredients and our generous portions result in a delicious, eye-appealing, bountiful buffet. We conduct our business with integrity and honesty to give our clients the most for their money.
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Dave W.

11/02/2016

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Karen's Fireside is under new management/ownership, the ladies are wonderful, very nice and professional!!

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Rose W.

09/09/2014

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Your Day is too Special DON’T spend it here.

This was a special day we had planned for the past year but unfortunately we trusted the tired and worn out venue , KAREN’S FIRESIDE. Denise was rude on several occasions leading up to the wedding and to our guest during the wedding.

Don’t trust your special day with KAREN’S FIRESIDE or You will be disappointed in all areas. We had to apologies to our guest several times. Several guests were left standing for an hour because they would not set up extra tables. We had some guest leave. When the Mother of the bride arrived she had to demand extra tables be set up. KAREN’S showed no concern for our guest.

On the day of the 1:30 wedding I sent 2 family members and 2 friends over to Karen’s Fireside to set up at 10:00. We made all the table decorations. Karen’s Fireside would not allow my family and friends to set up the guest tables and both ladies were VERY rude . I told Denise on the day before to expect My family and friends to be over at 10:00 to decorate. They were not Cooperative or Ready. KAREN’S HAD SET UP 1 OF THE 21 TABLES AND THE HEAD TABLE ONLY! They said the rest would not be ready for 2 more hours! That would be 12:00, wedding was at 1:30 ! Karen’s did place the center pieces on the table but did not follow the picture sent and my family was not able to complete their decorating. This was VERY disappointing!

The Hall was set up like every 50th wedding anniversary they have had there !

Yes, There was an event booked the day before ours, But our service should have not suffered because of another event booking.

It was a lot of money for so so food and rude people.

Denise will be rude AFTER she gets your money!

More Business Info

Affordable Wedding Venue Elegance Since 1984.

BBB Rating
A+
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Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Sun:
Payment method
cash, check, visa, mastercard
Location
Located 2 blocks south and 2 blocks east of 84th & Giles Road
Categories
Wedding Reception Locations & Services, Marriage, Family, Child & Individual Counselors, Wedding Planning & Consultants
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