Dakota Lodge Wedding Reception Venue

[photo credit: Dakota County Parks]

Just minutes from downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, Dakota Lodge is a beautiful, natural setting for weddings, receptions and other special events.

Enveloped by beautiful nature in Thompson County Park, Dakota Lodge is an ideal choice for couples wanting a secluded getaway for their big day. Picturesque grounds provide idyllic surroundings while luxurious indoor spaces offer ample room for the wedding party to celebrate and make new memories. The venue seats 160 for a sit-down meal reception.

Venue Location

1200 Stassen Ln
West St Paul, MN 55118

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$16-20

Base Tier

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Korean BBQ Pork Shoulder

Served with roasted cauliflower & scallions with peanut sesame drizzle, sticky rice and Korean green salad.

Pasta Bar

Includes a choice of 2 sides: garlic bread, dinner roll, roasted herb potatoes, Marsala green beans, Mediterranean salad, Caesar salad or roasted citrus herb carrots.

Pasta choices:

Farfalle with creamy herb and garlic pan sauce, sauteed porcini mushrooms, wilted spinach and parmesan (vegetarian)
Penne with marinated chicken, a creamy tomato herb sauce, charred cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese
Ziti with grilled, marinated chicken and a creamy tomato citrus sauce with fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes and caramelized peppers
Fettuccine Alfredo: the classic with grilled chicken and a decadent white parmesan cream sauce

Baked Chicken Dinner Buffet

Includes artisan dinner roll and butter, au gratin potatoes, mixed salad greens and choice of dressing.

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$20-30

Mid Tier

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Slow Roasted Smoked Pork Shoulder with Pork Jus

Braised Short Ribs with Porcini Dry Rub and Red Onion Agrodolce

Crispy Brined Chicken Thighs with Apple Cider Reduction

Each options is served plated, buffet or family style, and includes artisan bread and butter, fresh vegetables (such as glazed carrots with fresh dill or grilled asparagus with lemon) and starch/grain (including sour cream & onion mashed potatoes or long grain rice pilaf). Ask about the other choices in sides.

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$40-60

Upper Tier

Served plated. Each option includes artisan bread and butter.

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Ribeye with Braised Monkfish

Grilled ribeye with “poor man’s lobster” (braised monkfish), roasted lobster mushrooms with white wine, garlic, leeks, lemon and grilled asparagus.

Salmon with Filet Mignon

Pan-seared salmon with chipotle-crusted filet mignon, served with avocado-mashed potatoes, cilantro chimichurri, grilled mango and tomato salad topped with fresno chili vinaigrette and roasted baby carrots.

Halibut with Braised Short Ribs

Pan-seared halibut with braised, boneless short ribs with a red wine gastrique, served atop a parsnip puree, roasted cauliflower, kumquat preserve and roasted whole shallots.

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Dakota Lodge Wedding Reception Venue

Venue Location

Explore Our Sample Wedding Menus

Weddings & Formal Events

Base Tier

Weddings & Formal Events

Mid Tier

Weddings & Formal Events

Upper Tier

Base Tier

Korean BBQ Pork Shoulder

Pasta Bar

Baked Chicken Dinner Buffet

Mid Tier

Slow Roasted Smoked Pork Shoulder with Pork Jus

Braised Short Ribs with Porcini Dry Rub and Red Onion Agrodolce

Crispy Brined Chicken Thighs with Apple Cider Reduction

Upper Tier

Ribeye with Braised Monkfish

Salmon with Filet Mignon

Halibut with Braised Short Ribs

Schedule Your Wedding Catering Consultation with CKC Good Food Event Catering Today!