Besides the usual enjoyment of Japanese cuisine, and as a place of receptions, feasts, appreciation of dance by geishas, and table games, ryotei are also used frequently as a hall for exhibitions or various events.
また料亭は、日本料理を堪能したり、接待や会食の場に利用したり、芸妓衆の舞の鑑賞やお座敷遊びなどの通常の用途の他に、しばしば展示会や各種の催し物の会場にも使われる。