The Cruz Building

A three-level event hall on Commodore Plaza in Coconut Grove, built for weddings, quinces and shoots, full of stained glass and antiques.

Checked October 2026

For couples, quince families and photographers who want maximum romance under one roof. The trade-off: it's a private rental, not a music venue you can walk into, and the look is ornate by design, so minimalists should keep scrolling.

Three floors of drama

Stained-glass windows at monumental scale set the tone, and the rest follows: soaring atrium ceilings, marble staircases built for a grand entrance, interior balconies, antique crystal chandeliers and gas flame lanterns. The decor leans European and French/New Orleans, with architectural antiques throughout. There are three distinct levels plus open-air courtyards and outdoor terraces, so you can move guests from floor to floor during the night or just let them wander. It's the opposite of a blank ballroom. Your florist will have less to do, and your decor choices should work with the room rather than fight it.

What people book it for

Weddings are the main business, but the venue also markets itself for quinces and sweet sixteens, private parties, corporate events, portrait sessions and film or commercial shoots. That last group makes sense: the staircases and stained glass do a lot of work in photos. Google lists it as a live music and dance hall too, which mostly means your band or DJ will have room. It holds 4.6 from about 320 Google reviews, a solid score for a place where every review is someone's big day. The site has floor plans, guidelines and a pricing page, but no figures you can quote, so ask directly.

Getting a date

The office keeps weekday hours, 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends, which is exactly when the events happen. Plan your calls and tours for a weekday. The inquiry form asks for your event date, guest count and event type, so have those ready before you reach out. Commodore Plaza puts you in the middle of Coconut Grove's restaurant strip, handy for out-of-town guests who want dinner or drinks nearby the night before. Ask about guidelines early, since the site has a whole page of them.

Getting there

1. It's at 3157 Commodore Plaza, on the Grove's restaurant strip, easy for guests to pair with dinner nearby.

Reservations

Have your date, guest count and event type ready, the inquiry form asks for all three.

Good to know

It's rental-only: no walk-ins, so book a tour by calling (305) 508-9500 on a weekday.

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