Birthdays · celebrations · large groups
Private Parties & Birthdays
From a table of six to the whole restaurant — here’s exactly how to celebrate at Lapa’s.
Quick answer
Lapa's hosts birthdays and group celebrations for up to 60 guests. Parties of 13+ must call ahead at (239) 221-7016; groups of 16–30 can rent half the restaurant ($750 / 4 hrs) and 31–60 can rent the whole restaurant ($2,000 / 4 hrs). We don't take reservations, and large parties aren't hosted on Fridays or Saturdays.
Celebrate with us
A Small Family Restaurant with a Big Heart
First of all — thank you for thinking of us for your celebration! We're a small, family-owned and -operated restaurant: our kitchen is cozy, our staff is family, and our whole dining room seats up to 60. These simple policies keep every celebration running smoothly.
¡Que lo celebremos juntos!
Call to plan: (239) 221-7016
Party-Size Guide
| Party size | How it works | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 1–12 people | Walk in any time! For 6–12, call ahead and we'll try to hold tables for you. | No reservations — first come, first served. Earlier dinner = more open tables. |
| 13–15 people | Must call ahead. We'll prepare a smaller menu of our most popular dishes — or build a custom one if you call a few days early. | Not available Fridays or Saturdays. Best window: Tue–Thu, 3–5 PM. |
| 16–30 people | Rent half the restaurant for a 4-hour window — $750 fee. Popular-dishes menu or custom menu with advance notice. | Not available Fridays or Saturdays. Call to check availability. |
| 31–60 people | Rent the entire restaurant for a 4-hour window — $2,000 fee. We close to the public just for you. | Our whole dining room seats up to 60. Call well in advance. |
Birthdays = Free Entrée
Come in on your actual birthday with ID and your entrée is free — dine-in only, works on lunch specials too. If your birthday lands on a Sunday or Monday, redeem the Saturday before or Tuesday after.
Birthday details →Catering for Pickup
Seating is limited, but our kitchen isn't shy. We can prepare large quantities of your favorite dishes for your event — you pick up, everyone feasts. Call us to talk through options.
Call about catering →