Top Texas Dinner Party Restaurants

• Spaces for 70-3,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 4 Museums
• 6 Total Spaces

From black tie to blue jeans and everything in between – events at the Fort Worth Zoo are something to roar about! Each detail is carefully considered and planned, allowing you to concentrate on your event and guests. We have venues for any type of event. Our lush, tropical landscaping or turn-of-the-century Texas Town creates an inviting atmosphere for your guests. Enticing culinary creations and lavish buffets are the expertise of our executive chef. Events at the Fort Worth Zoo are unique, easy to plan and customized to fit any budget.

• Spaces for 30-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

With over 10,000 restaurants in Houston, finding a place to dine for special occasions is stressful. At Brennan’s, we create memorable dining experiences in both a la carte and private dining so you can worry less and enjoy the occasion as much as your guests. Since our 1967 opening as a sister restaurant to the world-famous Commander's Palace in New Orleans, Brennan's of Houston has evolved into the city's premier destination for memorable dining served with true Southern hospitality. From the reservationist to the waiters, chefs and every associate behind the scenes, our team is focused on the highest standard of excellence and equally dedicated to creating enduring memories of snapshots in time: the sealing of business deals, wedding proposals, joyful celebrations, and the marking of significant milestones along life's way.

• Spaces for 14-115 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

Ouisie's Table is a long standing River Oaks institution serving Southern Food in an elegant setting. Ouisie's offers a variety of menu items and have an extensive wine list available at all times. If you haven’t been here, come by and see us, we’d love to have you. If you have been here, come back again soon, we can’t wait to see you again! Ouisie's Table offers a variety of different event spaces to accommodate your party of any size, and is perfect for weddings, to showers, and any gathering of friends or family.

• Spaces for 30-848 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 7 Total Spaces

An elegant taste of Texas, Briscoe Manor is miles away from the ordinary but only minutes away from Houston. With its limestone architecture and country setting among the pecan and oak trees, Briscoe Manor offers guests an exceptional place to host their special events. Located in the heart of West Houston, Briscoe Manor will be your final destination for anyone dreaming of indoor and outdoor entertaining at its best.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Barns
• 5 Total Spaces

Welcome to High Hill Farm, a private weekend retreat and corporate retreat nestled between Dallas and Shreveport in the piney woods. This one-of-a-kind resort property was constructed with relaxation in mind, inspired by the breathtaking vistas and natural environment. Enjoy an escape from the everyday with well-appointed private bungalows, thoughtfully made meals, and poolside relaxation. Our guests are our top priority at High Hill Farm. We pay attention to the minutiae whether we're eating, working, sleeping, or playing. Escape and unwind with the utmost in laid-back luxury at business retreats, weekend vacations, staycations, and girls excursions! High Hill Farm has everything you need for an amazing event, whether it's a corporate retreat, board meeting, destination wedding, family reunion, or church gathering. We can accommodate up to 500 people in a range of indoor and outdoor settings. In addition, our culinary experts can take care of all of your catering needs on-site. ODEON The 3,000-square-foot event pavilion is accessible by the resort's main portico and can accommodate a number of seating arrangements, including classic rounds, theatre, and classroom format. The room can be easily separated for weddings and smaller parties, and it features an entire wall of French doors that bring in a lot of natural light and lead to the resort's drinks patio, the Willows. THE WILLOWS The 1,800-square-foot crushed granite patio is embellished with a bubbling fountain and an outdoor fireplace and is shaded by a natural canopy of willows. This beautiful outdoor patio is excellent for a pre-event cocktail hour or after a day of business meetings networking with colleagues. THE WEDDING LAWN The Wedding Lawn may be found as you stroll through the resort's lovely gardens. The Wedding Lawn, surrounded by lush meadows, deep woodlands, and a winery, is the ideal location for a wedding. The Wedding Lawn has a total area of around 2,500 square feet and can accommodate up to 300 people. THE LAWN The Lawn, which is located next to the Odeon and is flanked by rows of customized hollies, provides an additional 2,500 square feet of event area. This area may also be tented to accommodate up to 200 more people.

• Spaces for 12-1,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 5 Hotels
• 7 Total Spaces

DoubleTree by Hilton Austin offers more than 24,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, making it an ideal venue for meetings, conferences, galas, weddings, and social events of all sizes. Our experienced on-site event professionals work closely with you or your planner to ensure every detail is executed seamlessly, from room setup and catering to audiovisual needs and guest accommodations. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Austin and the University of Texas, the hotel combines exceptional service, versatile event venues, and comfortable accommodations to create memorable experiences for attendees and guests alike. Guests can also enjoy our outdoor pool, fitness center, and the signature warm DoubleTree Cookie upon arrival.

• Spaces for 35-360 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 5 Hotels
• 8 Total Spaces

Celebrate your love with a wedding at The Houston Grand Hotel, a destination masterfully designed for unforgettable moments. The Ballroom offers an enchanting space for seated celebrations of up to 320 guests, while The Colonnade, adjoining a charming terrace, is perfect for couples seeking an intimate affair. The Houston Grand Hotel’s acclaimed culinary team will elevate your reception with bespoke cuisine crafted exclusively for your event. Trust our experienced professionals to ensure every detail of your special day is flawless. Ideally situated between River Oaks and The Galleria, our prestigious address will captivate your guests with effortless sophistication. The Houston Grand Hotel is devoted to surpassing every expectation. Our magnificent yet welcoming property places you in the heart of Uptown’s vibrant luxury district, steps from The Galleria and moments from River Oaks Country Club. Each guest room and suite is thoughtfully tailored for the modern connoisseur, filled with natural light and panoramic views of the Houston skyline. Savor inventive American fare at The Remington, experience the beloved ritual of afternoon tea in our inviting parlor, or unwind with holistic treatments at The Spa designed to relax and restore. Our heated outdoor pool offers peaceful reflection amid the city’s energy. For those planning social gatherings or business meetings in Houston, our dedicated Event Specialists deliver seamless service and meticulous attention to detail that define every occasion at The Houston Grand Hotel.

• Spaces for 16-250 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces

At Caracol you will find Authentic Coastal Mexican food, award winning wines & spirits, outstanding service, a beautiful setting, and a convenient location. Caracol restaurant offers several private dining areas that can accomodate events of all types and sizes.The entire restaurant can accommodate 250 guests for a seated event. From business meetings and luncheons to birthday celebrations, anniversaries, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, graduations, company parties, holiday parties, cocktail parties and more, Caracol is perfect for your next celebration. Caracol's professional staff can assist with all aspects of your event, from menu planning to flowers, and everything in between. They have a selection of suggested menus for guests to choose from, or their culinary team can customize a menu for your event.

• Spaces for 10-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel
• 4 Total Spaces

Celebrate with elegance in the city’s most beautiful setting. The Loren at Lady Bird Lake offers a striking backdrop to your one-of-a-kind Austin wedding. Our sophisticated venues, brilliant chefs, and dedicated, personalized service make your very special day a very special experience. To learn more about our wedding planning services and venues, call (512) 580-1182‬ or email atx.sales@thelorenhotel.com. WEDDINGS AT A GLANCE Four indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate up to 200 guests Dedicated wedding planner Custom food and cocktail menus Partnerships with local suppliers to accommodate special requests

• Spaces for 80-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

History restored to create a distinctive, chic venue for your next event. Craft your moment here at The Podium. Originally an old lumber barn, the Podium at Porsche River Oaks has been fully renovated and refurbished as a unique event space. The space is perfect for a variety of gatherings like, birthdays, meetings, corporate happy hours, nonprofit events, and more. This prominent and dignified lumber barn needed to be restored for a new purpose. The vision was to create a space where neighbors could pick up a latte on the way to work, stay for a few hours online, or stop by for a craft cocktail in the afternoon. The building also serves as a bespoke venue, specially designed to suit a variety of events. The Podium is partnered with a food and beverage team to bring the best experience to our guests. We are regularly open as an upscale coffee house and bar and are available for private event rentals. From birthday parties, to meetings, to corporate and nonprofit events, The Podium is the venue that was imagined, designed, and built just for our community. Plan your visit soon!

• Spaces for 24-300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Our story begins in Provence where fig and olive trees are a symbol of peace and prosperity. Located between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, Provence has always been a crossroads of people, cultures and flavors. Inspired by such abundance and diversity, we founded FIG & OLIVE to pay tribute not only to the French region, but also to the Mediterranean gastronomic heritage. We believe in the magic of the Mediterranean cuisine, concentrating on the freshest and simplest ingredients to feed both the body and the mind. Traditional recipes are reinvented in a contemporary way to showcase our passion for food and what we stand for: family, authenticity and creativity. Step into any of our restaurants and you will be met with an abundance of natural light, outdoor terraces and the casual chic ambiance typical of the Mediterranean. Our sophisticated yet relaxing atmosphere is the perfect location to celebrate with your friends and family. Join us at the bar for a delicious cocktail, in our lounge to enjoy a relaxed meal, or in one of our dining rooms for a unique culinary journey. Bienvenue.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Communion Celebrations Communion Events arose from a flood of requests from members of our community who wanted to utilize our space for their birthday parties, dinner parties, graduation parties, and so on. As a result, we immediately built an events program to meet their needs while also allowing our Coworking members to use the space. With this, we can now provide the main Coworking space after 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends. We're always seeking for new ways to put the space to creative use, and the events have provided us with an opportunity to do so. We host a number of different events, including public, private, and ticketed events. Communion Restaurant offers a variety of exclusive food and bar choices to ensure that each occasion is a turnkey, one-of-a-kind experience. Each quarter, Communion hosts one public event. This includes our annual Crawfest benefit for Capernaum Young Life (Sean Mann) in the spring, our monthly Artisan Market, and Meet the Heroes, when kids dress up as super heroes and meet our local heroes in the police, fire, and EMT departments. We provide a wide range of ticketed events. We recently established Communion Unplugged, a monthly music series. Santa's Breakfast, Sharing Table multi-course pairing dinners, sporting watch parties, and so on are all on the list. In terms of private gatherings, we can assist with almost any event under 200 people. To mention a few, operas, high school graduations, weddings, receptions, sweet sixteens, baby showers, book launch parties, company parties, Christmas parties, High School dances, church events, and a 50th wedding anniversary... Every event is focused on excellence and execution. We bring the Richardson community together in a variety of ways around a particular experience on any given day through events. In a way that is unique to Communion, this has allowed us to engage with and invest in the community. Communion is a location where Richardson locals create and celebrate their memories.

• Spaces for 14-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Event Spaces

Cocody Restaurant & Bar offers 9,000 square feet of design-forward, architecturally immersive space in the heart of Houston’s prestigious River Oaks district. With 7,000 sq. ft. of interior elegance and 2,000 sq. ft. of lush patio space, the venue seamlessly blends Art Deco glamour with modern luxury, making it ideal for private events, corporate gatherings, brand activations, and social soirées. The venue features a range of adaptable environments including a grand main dining room, an intimate chef’s table, a sculptural cocktail bar, a wine cellar-inspired private room, a plush lounge, and a serene garden-style patio. Each space has been thoughtfully curated to deliver unforgettable experiences, from sommelier-led wine pairings and chef-curated dinners to networking receptions, executive roundtables, al fresco celebrations, and elegant ceremonies. Designed by Winn Wittman and Nina Magon, Cocody is helmed by two of Texas’ only seven Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, ensuring that every event is underscored by exceptional culinary artistry and hospitality excellence. From full-venue buyouts and intimate private dining to curated prix-fixe menus and signature cocktail activations, Cocody delivers bespoke culinary and beverage programming tailored to each client’s vision. We also specialize in mixology-forward receptions, seasonal tasting events, and guest chef experiences that captivate both media and VIP audiences. Cocody is also a sought-after destination for social celebrations, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, and graduations. Beyond fine dining and social gatherings, Cocody is a preferred venue for corporate culture and team-building celebrations, such as employee appreciation events, holiday parties, retirement soirées, and networking brunches.

• Spaces for 40-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Each ARRIVE by Palisociety hotel is tailored to its locale, its neighborhood, its team members and its story. Your stay in Austin will be one of a kind. Within our hotel you'll dine at Kalimotxo, by Emmer & Rye Hospitality, and nosh at Lefy's Day & Night, our neighborhood bar. We feature semi and private dining options as well as a Rooftop Event Space and conference room.

• Spaces for 12-120 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

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 40-700 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Komodo Dallas is the second branch of Komodo, Groot Hospitality’s renowned Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant in Miami. Similar to its sister location, Komodo Dallas is both a dining and nightlife destination, offering guests a full service restaurant along with an intimate lounge. As in Miami, Komodo Dallas’ menu offers delicious takes on Southeast Asian dishes, all of which have been developed and interpreted with a global approach. The result is a unique dining experience, ranging from regularly rotating specials to house favorites such as Salmon Tacos, Lemon Pepper Texas Quail, Peking Duck, and Daring Plant Based Kung Pao Chicken. A full sushi bar is also included, while bespoke custom cocktails deliver lively and exclusive beverage options

• Spaces for 14-120 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

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 20 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Tiny Boxwoods tries to make every experience a memorable one. Tiny Boxwoods strives to create an experiential bond between food and environment and is forgotten by no one. Tiny Boxwoods attempts to offer elegant service in an inviting atmosphere and make every guest want to come back. Tiny Boxwoods prepares good food from good places. Not just from its origins, but also from our kitchen. Let Tiny Boxwoods cater your next event and make it one that will not be forgotten anytime soon by any guest.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Vidorra 'Cocina de Mexico' is a Mexican restaurant in Deep Ellum that celebrates Mexican food, drink, and culture in general. The restaurant, terrace, and rooftop, which is named after the Spanish phrase for "the good life," serve up robust and intriguing Mexican flavors, as well as a huge tequila selection, a distinctive cocktail program, and a dynamic social experience in one of Dallas' most bustling neighborhoods. The Mexican cuisine, drink, and culture are celebrated in the Vidorra 'Cocina de Mexico.' This Mexican restaurant, which translates as "the good life," serves up robust and intriguing Mexican dishes alongside a wide tequila variety, an innovative cocktail program, and a vibrant social atmosphere. Vidorra 'Cocina de Mexico' is a Mexican restaurant in Deep Ellum that celebrates Mexican food, drink, and culture in general. The restaurant, terrace, and rooftop, which is named after the Spanish phrase for "the good life," serve up robust and intriguing Mexican flavors, as well as a huge tequila selection, a distinctive cocktail program, and a dynamic social experience in one of Dallas' most bustling neighborhoods. At Vidorra, we take the time and attention necessary to hand craft our offers of traditional Mexican dishes as well as contemporary tastes. Our menu features foods from all around Mexico, all of which are freshly prepared by our cooks on a regular basis.

• 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.