Lake Country's Newest Event Space · Weddings · Corporate · Private

A state-of-the-art banquet venue on Okauchee Lake.

Below Deck at Smoke on the Water — a rustic-industrial event space with six glass garage doors that open onto the lake. Weddings, corporate gatherings, and private parties for up to 250 guests.

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Downtown Okauchee · Waukesha County Six glass garage doors · Stone fireplace lounge Arrive by land or sea · Piers & boat slips (262) 566-0237
Capacity
250 Guests
The Room
Rustic-Industrial
Kitchen
House-Smoked BBQ
Arrival
By Land or Sea

Lake Country’s newest event space.

Below Deck is a state-of-the-art banquet facility and live music venue on the shore of Okauchee Lake, accommodating up to 250 guests. Rustic-industrial décor, exposed metal pipes, industrial-style lighting, and a stone fireplace lounge set the mood.

Six large glass garage doors roll up and let the lake — and its breeze — become the decor. A raised deck patio sits above, and piers and boat slips mean your guests can arrive by land or by sea.

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— Joe & Ellen Hennes
Owners · Also of Sloppy Joe’s, Hubertus (22+ yrs)
First dance on the floor at Below Deck
Weddings

Weddings

Round tables and bar surfaces, an adjoining lounge with stone fireplaces, and a grand entrance straight off a boat if you want one.

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Corporate Events

Corporate Events

The downstairs runs private and separate from the upstairs restaurant — full bar, lake views, and the breeze coming through open garage doors.

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Private Parties

Private Parties

A dedicated stage, house sound system, and stage lighting — ready for your band, DJ, or AV needs at no extra rental.

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Event at Below Deck with the glass garage doors open to Okauchee Lake
Six Glass Garage Doors · Open to Okauchee Lake
Executive Chef Rayna Lee

House-smoked BBQ, and an award-winning bread pudding.

Catering is done in-house by Smoke on the Water / Sloppy Joe’s. Executive Chef Rayna Lee’s specialty is the smoker — brisket, pulled pork, smoked salmon — with handcrafted menus from classic favorites to contemporary plates. Sit-down, buffet, or hors d’oeuvres, tailored to your event's needs.

  • House-Smoked BBQBrisket, pulled pork, smoked salmon — cooked on site.
  • Classic Buffet PackageA selection of entrées, starches, and vegetables.
  • Full Bar & BeveragesFull bar on site, flexible beverage packages.
  • Dietary & Off-SiteVegetarian, gluten-free, and off-site catering available.
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What our guests say.

“Every one of my guests said the food was some of the best they’d ever had at a wedding. The facility is beautiful and well maintained, and the lake view at sunset can’t be beat.”
Bride · Wedding Reception at Below Deck
“Within 30 seconds, we knew this was where we wanted to get married. It was so beautiful and just felt ‘like us.’ With only 4 months until the wedding, everything was seamless and stress free.”
First Couple to Host a Wedding at Below Deck