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About Russo's on the Bay
Based in Howard Beach, Russo's on the Bay works with couples planning weddings throughout New York City, New York. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Twilight Hall, Occasions Hall. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Russo's on the Bay
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Howard Beach, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Comfort Inn
- Gate Hotel
- Hotel Bliss
- DoubleTree
- Hampton Inn
- Courtyard
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Russo's on the Bay through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in New York City
How much do wedding venues cost in New York City?
Venue pricing in New York City spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in New York City?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
New York City weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40° | 28° | 20% | 4:11 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Feb | 42° | 30° | 21% | 4:52 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Mar | 50° | 36° | 24% | 6:26 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 46° | 22% | 6:58 PM | 7:35 PM |
| May | 71° | 55° | 24% | 7:27 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 64° | 23% | 7:47 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 70° | 22% | 7:45 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 69° | 21% | 7:16 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 62° | 21% | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 51° | 18% | 5:38 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Nov | 54° | 42° | 19% | 3:57 PM | 4:37 PM |
| Dec | 44° | 34° | 24% | 3:45 PM | 4:29 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at New York Cntrl Pk Twr (1.7 mi from New York City). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in New York City.
Getting to New York City
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| TEB Teterboro Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 83 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Providence | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Baltimore | 172 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central New York City; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414, USA
- Where
- Howard Beach · 11 miles southeast of central New York City
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In New York City
- One of 434 wedding venues we list · 8 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (718) 843-5055
- Website
- Visit site
From Russo's on the Bay's website
“Weddings and events on Jamaica Bay since 1987, for 65 to 575 guests. Our own kitchens cook every plate. Come see the rooms in Howard Beach, Queens.”russosonthebay.com
Read from russosonthebay.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Russo's on the Bay before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Howard Beach
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 8 within 3 mi, 99 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 52 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Brooklyn, Jamaica, Flushing, St. Albans
Distances are straight-line from Russo's on the Bay; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around New York City.
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