Joyride Events
Private Event Space Near Moscone Center
Host an event to remember in the heart of san francisco — for up to 150 guests
urban oasis
Imagine yourself standing in the midst of your party, gazing out through two story palatial glass windows to see your guests enjoying delicious food and drink as the sun dips down behind the sweeping silhouette of the San Francisco cityscape…
Joyride Pizza at Yerba Buena Gardens provides a one-of-a kind event space with options for indoor and outdoor settings and from semi-private to fully-private use. Choose from our menu of mouth-watering, classic Detroit pizza, fresh pasta and salads or customize to meet your guests’ culinary and dietary requirements. Our team will deliver an event that you and your guests will love.
For business
- Corporate Events
- Conference Meetings
- Networking Events
- Holiday Parties
- Receptions
- Happy Hours
for Life events
- Showers
- Engagement Parties
- Wedding Parties
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Family Reunions
- Baby Showers
- Bar & bat mitzvahs
Steps from Moscone Center
In town for a conference? Joyride Pizza sits on the upper terrace of Yerba Buena Gardens, right above Moscone Center and about a 3-minute walk from the convention halls. It’s the perfect downtown San Francisco venue for team dinners, client happy hours, networking receptions and post-conference parties.
Event space for up to 150
- Indoor dining room: 50 seated / 80 standing
- Outdoor patio: 50 seated / 100 standing
- Covered loggia: 75 seated / 150 standing
Semi-private or fully private. Hosting somewhere else? See our pizza catering.
memories that last a lifetime
together, we’ll create an experience that will leave your guests glowing with joy
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- Walking through Yerba Buena Gardens, with the downtown San Francisco skyline ahead.
- The Joyride Pizza building sits along the garden’s upper terrace.
- Garden paths, lush plants and railings overlook the gardens below.
- Joyride’s outdoor patio: tables shaded by red umbrellas, with views of the city.
- A covered walkway with a glass canopy runs along the front of the restaurant, next to more patio seating.
- Flower beds on the upper terrace, looking out at the downtown towers.
- Entering through Joyride Pizza’s glass front doors.
- The dining room: two-story glass walls, booth seating and tables for groups.
- The counter, with self-order kiosks, drink coolers, beer and wine, and a hand-drawn orange mural.
- Heading back out to the sunny patio.
Interior capacity
50 Guests seated
80 reception, standing room
patio capacity
50 Guests seated
100 reception, standing room
long loggia
Covered walkway can be privatized for additional event space
75 guests seated
150 reception, standing room
Private event questions
How close is the venue to Moscone Center?
Very close. Joyride Pizza sits on the upper terrace of Yerba Buena Gardens, right above Moscone Center and about a 3-minute walk from the convention halls, which makes it an easy spot for conference dinners, happy hours and receptions.
How many guests can you host?
Our indoor dining room seats 50 guests or holds 80 for a standing reception. The patio seats 50 or holds 100 standing. The covered loggia can be privatized to seat 75 or hold 150 for a reception.
Can we book the space privately?
Yes. Choose semi-private or fully private use of the indoor dining room, outdoor patio or covered loggia.
What kinds of events do you host?
Corporate events, conference meetings, networking events, holiday parties, receptions and happy hours, plus life events like showers, engagement and wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, family reunions and bar and bat mitzvahs.
What food do you serve at events?
Classic Detroit-style pizza, fresh pasta and salads, with beer and wine available. We can customize the menu to meet your guests’ dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Do you also cater events at other venues?
Yes. We cater offices, large parties and pizza parties across San Francisco, the East Bay and the South Bay with no minimum order.
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