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• Spaces for 50-175 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

Tropical and Southern influences come together throughout this spacious River Walk venue, where varied dining areas and indoor-outdoor settings create a distinctive backdrop for events. An elevated Tiki Bar, covered riverside patio, permanent bars, a live entertainment stage, and large windows overlooking the water add character and versatility. Margaritaville San Antonio accommodates everything from intimate dinners to large receptions while offering a relaxed setting in the heart of downtown.

• Spaces for 26-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

State of Grace is a tribute to the power of recall, a place conjured up from memory and placed in a fitting context. Like that cozy neighborhood hangout from our childhood. While the modern world spins, here is a spot where time pauses, life slows down, and we are transported back in time. State of Grace, located in the rebuilt Lamar-River Oaks Shopping Center, is a location full of memories. Welcome to a different Texas. The game is hung on the walls. One dining room doubles as an oyster bar. Leather, brick, and wood are elegant lighting hues. Stop by. Hello there. This is a gathering spot for business, banter, and family and friends. A place where people make memories. It's all about having a good time. Being with the people you care about. And eating delicious meals. State of Grace is a breathtaking setting for any event. We can help you organize your special occasion, whether it's a cocktail hour at the oyster bar, a business presentation in the private dining room, or reserving the entire restaurant for a wedding reception.

• Spaces for 120-258 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel
• 1 space at this venue

The Energy Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston Energy Corridor is a versatile and elegant event space designed to accommodate a wide range of meetings, conferences, social gatherings, celebrations, and special events. Featuring 2,508 square feet of flexible event space, the ballroom can be divided into three separate sections—Energy I, Energy II, and Energy III—allowing for customized layouts to suit events of various sizes. With its modern décor, neutral color palette, and contemporary lighting, the Energy Ballroom provides the perfect setting for corporate meetings, training sessions, weddings, receptions, banquets, birthday celebrations, baby showers, reunions, and more. The space comfortably accommodates up to 120 guests for banquet-style events and can be configured for classroom, theater, conference, reception, or U-shape setups. Guests will enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking, and access to on-site catering and audio-visual services. Our experienced event team is dedicated to ensuring every detail is handled professionally, creating a seamless and memorable experience from planning through execution. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale event, the Energy Ballroom offers the flexibility, convenience, and exceptional service needed to make your event a success.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Hotels
• 4 Total Spaces

Located along the San Antonio River Walk, Hotel Contessa offers an all-suite hotel experience with scenic riverfront views. The property features elegant event spaces, private terraces, and modern guest accommodations. Its distinctive layout and refined atmosphere make it ideal for weddings, receptions, and intimate social celebrations.

• Spaces for 16-140 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 5 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

Whether you are celebrating an engagement, anniversary, family gathering or business dinner, Perry's adds a special touch to any occasion. Our elegant and spacious rooms are designed to wow your guest. Plus add unforgettable details to bring your event to life, from table top rose petals to customized menus filled with Perry's favorites from our seven finger high pork chop to the Filet Perry. At Perry's your event is always Rare and Well Done. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has earned a faithful following by perfecting prime since 1979. Beginning as a small butcher shop, Perry’s has grown into a renowned group of award-winning restaurants featuring USDA Prime beef, tableside carvings, signature selections, flaming desserts and handcrafted cocktails at its Bar 79. Specializing in a Rare and Well Done experience, Perry’s currently operates 14 steakhouse locations in Chicago, Birmingham, Denver, and across Texas, as well as the two original butcher shops now known as Perry & Sons Market & Grille.

• Spaces for 12-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

Where boutique wears boots Austin, Texas — it's as alluring as ever with its enticing mix of cuisine, art, music and fashion — a feast for the senses. And our Domain NORTHSIDE neighborhood alongside The Domain, lay it literally at your feet. Discover a wonderland of 250+ shops, a vibrant Austin dining scene and the lively Rock Rose nightlife district. Our boutique hotel with its Texas chic vibe loves to play host with our own buzzy, delectable bar. A luxe room or suite (complete with a balcony overlooking it all) is waiting to welcome you back.

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Welcome to the San Antonio Marriott Northwest Medical Center, where luxury and convenience meet to create unforgettable events. Nestled in the heart of San Antonio, Texas, our exquisite hotel offers premier event spaces for your next celebration. Whether you're planning a wedding reception, corporate gathering, or social soirée, our dedicated team is here to ensure every detail exceeds your expectations.

• Spaces for 10-130 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 11 Event Spaces

Our family welcomes you to indulge yourself in our warm hospitality and impressive cuisine that continues to make us a culinary destination. Our expansive wine list boasts many bottles from different regions in Italy and California. Experience the unique richness of our Tuscan Village whether choosing to dine indoors, on one of our beautiful patios, relaxing with cocktails and live music. We welcome large parties and provide personalized rooms for any occasion. The Vincent Mandola Family, for over 38 years, has been proud to share authentic Italian recipes passed down from generations. Vincent and Mary Mandola, childhood sweethearts, began their dream with the opening of Nino’s Restaurant in 1977. This exciting story was inspired by family, determination and a vision. One small quaint restaurant grew into a city block of Tuscan and Sicilian inspired venues. Their two daughters, Vinceanne and Dana joined the empire in the early 90’s, fresh out of college. They worked alongside their parents and helped to continue the dream. For the love of food, culture, family and friends this helped them thrive and succeed in the growth of Nino’s, Vincent’s, Grappino di Nino, La Gelateria and Pronto Cucinino. Through their travels, the family has been inspired to bring Houston the tasteful foods and wines of Italy. The relationships they have formed with pasta and olive oil producers, well known wine makers have influenced today’s menus. Nino’s, Vincent’s, La Gelateria, Grappino di Nino and Pronto Cucinino are still owned and operated by the Vincent Mandola Family. Our family welcomes you to enjoy our original family recipes, genuine Italian ambiance and our spirited, sincere, hospitality.

• Spaces for 14-180 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Nobu Dallas, the chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Texas franchise, opened its doors in 2005. Featuring a river stone wall and an onyx sushi bar, the Rockwell Group designed dining area is most evocative of the original Nobu in New York, complete with birch trees, but with a touch of Southern charm to reflect its Texas locale. For dinner in the dining room or at the sushi bar, cocktails in the bar lounge, or a private occasion held in the skylight room, Nobu Dallas is a great choice in Dallas. Nobu Dallas, one of the city's most diverse event venues, offers a variety of spectacular settings for gathering, including the Skylight Room, a private Wine Room, the Nobu Lounge, a lovely Outdoor Courtyard, and a spacious Dining Room. Please fill out the form below if you would want a full personal consultation. Nobu Dallas has 5,000 square feet of transformative space available for complete restaurant buyouts for lunch or supper on weekdays. Personalize every aspect of your event, from the entertainment to the interactive stations, themed beverages, unique meals, and everything in between. When it comes to arranging special parties at Nobu Dallas, the sky is the limit. Make use of our team's expertise to transform your concept become a reality.

• Spaces for 28-175 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 4 Hotels
• 5 Total Spaces

When it comes to elegance and charm, the Grand Ballroom delivers both. It has a capacity of 160 for a plated dinner and 225 for a cocktail reception. The Grand Ballroom is located on the second floor and has a beautiful crystal chandelier in the center. This 2,500 square foot ballroom, which has been meticulously restored to its 19th-century beauty, served as the original McKinney Opera House from 1885 to 1923. The Grand Ballroom is an excellent choice for your reception, and it may also serve as a setting for your ceremony. The ability to hire a full hotel suite allows each bride and groom to create an unforgettable night for their guests. The Grand Hotel, which combines old-world elegance with a strong focus on style, is widely recognized as one of the top luxury hotels in Texas. The Heard Opera House and Heard Mercantile store were initially situated in this iconic structure, which was built in 1880 and is located on the historic downtown square, surrounded by stores and restaurants. In addition to granite bathrooms and rich furnishings, each custom designed room also has pillow-top mattresses as well as beautiful Italian Frette robes and linens.

• Spaces for 75-400 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 6 Total Spaces

The Oasis on Lake Travis is a lakeside restaurant and event property built into the bluffs above Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country outside Austin. Founded by Beau Theriot, the property became known as the "Sunset Capital of Texas" for the panoramic sunset views from its many decks, and it was rebuilt after a fire destroyed the original property in 2005. Beyond its restaurant and live music venues, Beau's Backyard and Starlight Terrace, The Oasis offers a range of private event spaces for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, and celebrations, each with its own deck overlooking the lake. Spaces range from the loft-like Starlight Terrace, which accommodates up to 400 guests, to smaller rooms like Sunset Villa and Lakeside Terrace suited to business meetings and rehearsal dinners. A dedicated wedding coordinator and in-house catering team assist with planning, and complimentary tours are available for couples considering the property for a wedding.

• Spaces for 40-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 6 Total Spaces

Inspired by a trip to Tuscany, The Vineyard at Florence began as a working vineyard on the gently sloped hills of Florence, Texas, and grew into a boutique hotel and resort with a winery, restaurant, day spa, and private event spaces. Its main building, Villa Firenze, was originally built in New York State around 1850 using timber-frame construction, then carefully transported to the property and restored; the surrounding buildings were designed in the same old Italian style, with tile roofs and warm exterior tones. The resort produces its own wines on-site, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Rodeo Uncorked San Antonio International Wine Competition from 2021 through 2024. For weddings and private events, the property offers a range of settings, from Ella Amore's expansive vineyard-view spaces for large gatherings to the more intimate Winemaker's Villa. Farmers Commons, the on-site restaurant, is also available for semi-private events or a full buyout, with prix fixe menus and custom cocktails. The Vineyard at Florence is also committed to minimizing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices across the property.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Sun-drenched fruit trees, flowers, and fragrant Magnolia trees may be found inside The Gardens at Los Vaqueros. Discover colorful antiques and winding walkways beneath glittering lights, which were hand-laid using bricks collected from treks throughout the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The Gardens at Los Vaqueros, painstakingly restored by the Cisneros family, offer a rich garden environment for dining and special gatherings for up to 300 guests in a fascinating setting. Luncheons and dinners for small private occasions, ranging from rehearsal dinners and wedding showers to birthday parties and gender reveal celebrations, can be organized. Los Vaqueros is brimming with family lore, recipes, and recollections. Welcome to Los Vaqueros, from our family to yours! We hope you appreciate our food as much as we do preparing it. Los Vaqueros Restaurant distinguishes itself from the competition by providing specialized, one-of-a-kind amenities and services. To accommodate any size or style of occasion, we have a selection of private banquet rooms and outdoor eating alternatives. We have the right place for your next event, from simple birthday parties to a Mexican Fiesta or a big private wedding reception in our Gardens. Our venue and services are known for their diversity and high quality. Our management and staff work hard to guarantee that all of our events exceed your expectations. Our kitchen is a safe working environment with the most up-to-date cooking appliances, ensuring that your meal is delivered on time and correctly prepared. We'll help you create a one-of-a-kind experience, whether it's a corporate event or your wedding day.

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

• Spaces for 10-532 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 9 Hotels
• 9 Total Spaces

Set on 100 acres in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, Éilan Hotel & Spa brings Tuscan-inspired architecture to San Antonio, with marble columns, crystal chandeliers, and a central fountain framing its event spaces. The hotel offers more than 14,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space across nine distinct venues, giving planners a range built for everything from an intimate gazebo ceremony for 10 to a 350-guest reception in the Incanto Ballroom. The Incanto Ballroom anchors the property's indoor events, with floor-to-ceiling windows and crystal chandeliers accommodating up to 300 guests, while smaller salas — Cristallo, Vista, and Mezzo — offer more intimate settings for showers, rehearsal dinners, or breakout sessions. Outdoors, the Cielo Terrace and Event Lawn open onto hilltop views of the Hill Country, and a rose garden and hand-crafted gazebo suit smaller ceremonies. Éilan Hotel & Spa's in-house culinary and catering team supports weddings, quinceañeras, and corporate meetings alike, and the hotel's wedding specialists offer planning support alongside multicultural wedding packages for Jewish, Indian, Middle Eastern, and other traditions.

• Spaces for 180-250 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Waterfront

Landry's Seafood House sits directly on the Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah, Texas, where the dining room looks out over Galveston Bay and the boats passing by. The restaurant has been recognized with a Diners' Choice Award for Scenic View, and its spot at the heart of the boardwalk makes it a natural stop for visitors moving between the area's rides and shops. The menu draws on Gulf Coast tradition, featuring fresh Gulf oysters, blackened fish, steaks, and cocktails. For private events, Landry's Seafood House offers two floors above the main dining room: the second floor seats up to 250 guests, while the third floor accommodates up to 180. Both spaces have hosted weddings and corporate picnics, and the restaurant also welcomes smaller, more intimate gatherings. A dedicated events staff works with hosts to customize the menu for each celebration.

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

WU Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to Downtown Austin's IBC Bank Plaza, with recipes inspired by Chef Ji Peng Chen, a master of Sichuan and Cantonese cooking with more than 40 years of experience in New York City's Chinatown and Queens. The menu spans all eight regional styles of Chinese cuisine — Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Szechuan, and Zhejiang — built from ingredients sourced from local farms, ranches, and markets, alongside a Sunday dim sum service. The dining room's eclectic decor, with dark finishes and pops of color, pairs with a full bar known for tiki cocktails like the Texan's Take On Tiki, the Nole Gingko, and the Green Dragon, plus beer, wine, and zero-proof options — a fitting backdrop for date nights, family dinners, and group dim sum brunches alike. For private and group gatherings, WU Chow offers several configurations: the full dining room accommodates up to 100 guests standing or 75 seated, the West Patio can be booked as a half-section buy-out for up to 40 seated or in full for up to 75 standing, and a full restaurant buy-out combining the patio and dining room holds 150 to 200 guests standing or up to 130 seated.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

From the minute you walk through our doors, you are enveloped in the distinct aura of Reata Hotel. Whether you want to recline in the bar or take in the view from Reata's rooftop patio, you will be surrounded by casual elegance. When it comes to hosting an event, few venues in the Metroplex can rival the vibrancy and elegance of Reata Fort Worth, whether it is a business luncheon, dinner celebration, or buffet reception. Few Downtown Fort Worth venues can compete with the vibrancy and elegance of Reata Fort Worth when it comes to hosting a business luncheon, private dinner celebration, or buffet reception. There are four floors to our 22,000-square-foot restaurant, which can accommodate up to 600 guests. We also have a number of unique private dining locations to meet the size and personality of your group. Guests can choose from any of the iconic foods on our usual menu, or our award-winning culinary team can build an incredible assortment of dining alternatives to wow them. You and your guests will enjoy the finest Texas food and distinctive beverages that Reata has to offer at no additional cost while staying in one of our guest rooms. From floral arrangements and special-occasion cakes to audio/visual equipment and live entertainment, we'll be pleased to handle every element of your event, whether you're hiring one of our private rooms for 12 people or hosting an event on our rooftop. Our event spaces are well suited for a variety of occasions including business dinners, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday and anniversary celebrations, and many other types of gatherings.

• Spaces for 600 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Rooftop
• 1 Waterfront

Established January 12, 1995, Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio sits along the city's River Walk, three floors of patios and balconies overlooking the San Antonio River. Guests dine surrounded by an extensive collection of music memorabilia, including Ozzy Osbourne's black velvet jacket, Eddie Van Halen's Charvel guitar, a piece of the original stage Selena Quintanilla performed on, and a brick wall spray-painted by Aerosmith during the cafe's 1995 groundbreaking ceremony. The cafe offers private events ranging from partial room rental to full buyouts, with room for up to 600 guests across its three levels. It's suited to corporate events, social parties, group gatherings, happy hours, and live music, with a seasoned events team assisting from initial idea through event day. The property also includes The Balcony, a rooftop nightclub and cigar lounge with nightly live DJ, and La Flor Escondida, a Selena-themed speakeasy experience open select days.

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

III Forks is a unique eating experience that we want you to share with us! Exclusive cuisine items and a magnificent ambience are provided by our elegant and expensive settings, which will leave you stunned. III Forks is a great way to celebrate life! The wines on our list are not only chosen to complement the cuisine, but also to provide our visitors with the opportunity to travel the world in quest of the right wine pairing. Since ancient times, the river plain has fostered an independent, entrepreneurial, and hardworking attitude — as well as a fondness for beef. III Forks embodies the same attitude today, with a dedication to serving only the best steaks, offering an unparalleled range of wines, and providing exceptional service. All of the special occasion dining rooms have been named after Texas heroes who played crucial roles in the battle for Texas independence during the American Revolution. III Forks Steakhouse, with its more than 25,000 square feet of beautiful dining space, can accommodate small parties of six as well as large groups of up to 900 people for special occasions.