Top Texas Opening Party Restaurants
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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect restaurant in Texas. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Texas restaurant has never been easier.
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Los Vaqueros Restaurants & Gardens - Stockyards
Crown Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114, USA- 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.
The Oasis on Lake Travis
6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732, USA- 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.
51fifteen
5175 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056, USA- Spaces for 25-250 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 2 Bars
- 2 Meeting Spaces
Located on the second floor in the stylish new Saks Fifth Avenue in The Galleria, 51fifteen offers globally inspired, locally minded cuisine created by Executive Chef Lulzim “Luigi” Shimaj. This restaurant features an artfully designed modern dining room, bar, semi-private lounge and private dining space, along with Bar 12, a satellite café and bar located in the center of the first floor of Saks Fifth Avenue. Complementing the stunning new space is an innovative, chef-driven menu focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. No matter if it's an intimate gathering of friends, a sophisticated multi-course dinner, or an elaborate cocktail reception, 51fifteen can customize the event to your specifications. We guarantee that you and your guests will be treated to an extraordinary affair with extreme attention to detail thanks to our talented event planning team, fully customizable rooms, state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, and a customized menu selection created by Executive Chef Luigi Shimaj. Rafael Villanueva has nearly 25 years of experience in the culinary industry, beginning his career as a server before moving up the ranks to management positions in various restaurants. Working his way up through the ranks of the industry has provided him with a unique perspective on what makes a customer's dining experience not only enjoyable, but unforgettable.
III Forks Dallas
17776 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287, USA- 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.
Aquarium Restaurant - Kemah
#11 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah, TX 77565, United States- Spaces for 250-500 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Ballroom
The beautiful décor and award-winning culinary team will transport you to a world of elegance and refinement. It's the perfect setting for Corporate Meetings, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Bar Mitzvahs, Anniversaries, Birthdays and other special events.
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202, USA- Spaces for 16-200 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 1 Bar
- 3 Total Spaces
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse is the perfect venue for your private party with spacious accommodations for groups of 20 to 300 guests. The Y.O. is the Dallas steakhouse home to the legendary Buffalo Filet Mignon featured on the Food Network as one of the nations best steaks. Custom and all-inclusive packages are available.
The Vineyard at Florence
8711 FM487, Florence, TX 76527, USA- 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.
Peli Peli Vintage Park
5085 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056, USA- Spaces for 40-80 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Peli Peli Vintage Park Houston has two private dining rooms. The Acacia banquet room at Peli Peli Houston seats up to 80 guests, boasts a drop-down presentation screen and includes it's own private bar. The Noah's Ark private room at Peli Peli Houston seats up to 40 guests and is the perfect room for a business meeting or social functions such as weddings, corporate dinners, company team meetings and baby and wedding showers and more.
Landry's Seafood House - Kemah
#1 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah, TX 77565, United States- 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.
The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
235 Chain-O-Lakes Resort, Cleveland, TX 77327, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Garden
The Retreat at Artesian Lakes spans more than 100 acres of East Texas pine forest on the edge of the Big Thicket National Preserve, about an hour north of Houston off Highway 59. The property's interconnected Artesian-fed lakes provide a natural backdrop for ceremonies, and its blend of woodland scenery and rustic architecture suits couples drawn to a nature-focused wedding setting. Weddings and receptions are hosted at the Hilltop Restaurant & Wedding Garden, which pairs a lakeside dining room with an adjoining garden featuring stone retaining walls, a water fountain, a grassy lawn, and a wrought iron ceremony arch. The space accommodates up to 150 guests and includes two meeting rooms, a private dining room, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the lake and surrounding woods. For overnight guests, Romance Cabins offer king-size beds, fireplaces, double jacuzzi tubs, and private decks with porch swings. The Retreat also offers customizable wedding packages, horse-drawn carriages, catering menus, and resort amenities including a saltwater pool with a grotto hot tub and access to hiking, biking, canoeing, and fishing on the property.
Reata Restaurant
310 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA- 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.
Community Beer Company
3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247, USA- Spaces for 100-250 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
First and foremost, we are all about the beer... but we also organize a diverse selection of fantastic events! As a neighborhood meeting place, we take great pride in providing a welcoming environment, and our big, centrally-located facilities have proven to be an excellent venue for your next event. Beer has brought people together for ages, regardless of their ethnicity or social background. We at Community Beer Co. feel that craft beer can play an important role in shaping local culture and generating unique experiences in the community. As a craft brewery, we seek to produce the highest-quality craft beers possible while also providing an environment where our community can come together to enjoy good company and excellent beer. As a result of our new location in central Dallas at 3110 Commonwealth Dr., we are able to be an active member of the North Texas community and a center for a broad schedule of events... all while supporting local artists, musicians, and charities wherever possible. Our commitment to quality has led us to invest in some of the best and most advanced brewing and packaging equipment on the market. We have cultivated all of our own yeast from the beginning of the company. With the use of a custom-designed yeast propagation system, we have the option to employ many different yeast strains across our portfolio, which allows us to add additional complexity and taste to each unique beer type while maintaining consistency.
Walden's Lakeside Dining & Venue
13101 Melville Dr, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA- Spaces for 175-220 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 2 Meeting Spaces
- 2 Waterfront
Since 1972, Walden’s Lakeview Dining has served its community with delicious cuisine and a top notch, elegant experience. As the first restaurant to be built on Lake Conroe, we had the unique opportunity to use the panoramic lake views to our advantage, and create a beautiful experience for all who dine with us. Walden’s has been the hub of social activity on the lake ever since.
Eilan Hotel Resort and Spa
18603 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256, USA- 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.
Shula's Steak House Houston
1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002, USA- Spaces for 60-100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Dining in a group If you are planning a special event, Shula's Steak House Houston is the ideal venue for everything from family celebration to social engagement to business meetings and everything in between. Shula's signature attentive service and consistent, chef-driven cuisine will ensure that your event is one to remember! Private Dining Room / Lounge / Bar with private entrance It is possible to accommodate up to 100 guests in our large private dining room, which can also accommodate 60 guests seated. In our small dining room, we can accommodate up to 25 people in a reception style setting or 18 people sitting down. Both of these locations are ideal for your next business meeting, networking event, or birthday celebration. Fully equipped with audio and video capabilities. The Shula's Narrative Shula's Steak House, which opened its doors in 1989, had only one goal in mind: to honor the memory of Coach Don Shula, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. This is where we are now, 30 years later, having achieved our goal. We take great pride in serving only the highest-quality steaks, freshly caught seafood, and delectable sides. We drew our initial inspiration from a well-known sports dynasty when we first started out. Now, we've established ourselves as a dynasty in our own right. Winners are a different breed from the rest of us. Winners put in the effort, winners pay attention to the details, and winners never cut corners. Shula's Steak House was founded in 1989 by Don Shula, who expanded on his winning formula by opening the first Shula's Steak House location. He wished to serve the highest-quality steaks in a comfortable and welcoming environment. There is an ethos to excellence, and whether you're coaching an undefeated football team or grilling a porterhouse, we make it a point to live by it every day.
Black Walnut Café
2971 Hawthorne Dr, Conroe, TX 77303, USA- Spaces for 30-150 Guests
- 8 Restaurants
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 6 Meeting Spaces
Your Place, Your Pace! We're a polished fast-casual dining experience serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. By blending the easygoing efficiency of counter service with the thoughtful precision of our award-winning chef, we offer an elevated dining experience that makes the most of your time, without ever compromising freshness or flavor.
Chart House - Tower of the Americas
Tower of the Americas, 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA- Spaces for 40-1,200 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 1 Landmark
- 4 Total Spaces
Chart House sits atop the Tower of the Americas, San Antonio's 750-foot landmark overlooking downtown and the River Walk. The restaurant's dining room and event spaces offer panoramic views of the city, a setting the venue positions as its signature backdrop for weddings, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations. For large parties, the entire Observation Level can be reserved for up to 1,200 guests, while three private dining rooms — the Bowie Room, Crockett Room, and Board Room — accommodate smaller weddings, cocktail receptions, corporate functions, and rehearsal dinners. Chart House pairs the setting with specially-tailored menus of fresh seafood and steaks, and a team experienced in wedding rehearsals and receptions, company functions, and milestone parties such as birthdays and anniversaries.
Table 13
4812 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Favorite Martini, Favorite Private Group Dining, Best Place for a First Date, and Best Bartender are among the categories in which we have received your votes once again, and we couldn't be more thrilled. You haven't dined with us in a while, so come join us for an award-winning dining experience at our restaurant! Thank you very much for your ongoing support! Table 13's Rat Pack-inspired location, which is conveniently located near the intersection of Belt Line and Inwood Road in Addison, is the ideal setting for date night, special celebrations, or any other occasion when you want to enjoy exceptional service in a distinctive setting. Nightly live music is set to the backdrop of a Baby Grand piano, which features popular Dallas-based performers such as David Slater, Melani Skybell, Mike Nicosia, and the Marc Toussaint Combo, who sing classic pop and jazz classics, as well as swing and vocal jazz. The Continental Room, which can accommodate up to 30 people for private dinner or business meetings, may be booked for private dining or corporate meetings. Meals at Table 13 include Beef Wellington, Steak Diane, Chateaubriand for Two, Filet Mignon, Lemon Caper Chicken, Shrimp Scampi, Sea Bass and Salmon Meuniere, among other classics. Those looking for a classic, liquid lunch will be satisfied with vintage cocktail selections and $3 Martinis in the afternoon.
Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio
111 W Crockett St #210, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA- 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.