Private rooms near the convention center and on the east side, activities from ping pong to paddling Lady Bird Lake, and live music every night.
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$33.00 USD for dinner: the US federal (GSA) dinner allowance for Austin, FY2027 (part of the $80 daily meals rate). Many companies use government rates as their benchmark. None of our dinner picks typically fit it, so plan on the company covering the difference or choosing a set menu.
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301 E 5th St · near the convention center
Steak and seafood with live jazz and two private rooms, walkable from the convention center.
1204 W Lynn St · Clarksville
Classic French-American fine dining with two private spaces.
1515 Dungan Ln
Game-show challenges modelled on classic TV, with trophies for the winners.
412 Congress Ave · Warehouse District
Prohibition-themed bar with a music lounge, a vintage bowling mezzanine and a rooftop terrace.
1610 E Riverside Dr · Lady Bird Lake
Guided kayak and paddleboard outings on Lady Bird Lake, with instructors for beginners.
405 Red River St, Downtown · about 5 min walk from the convention center
Eight themed escape rooms with 60 minutes to solve each one. Bigger groups split across rooms played side by side, or book out part or all of the venue.
303 Red River St, Downtown · about 5 min walk from the convention center
Southern comfort food in the historic Waterloo mercantile buildings, with patio and porch spaces. The Cypress Room is a private dining room with its own entrance, and larger groups can take half the compound.
101 Red River St, Fairmont Austin · about 4 min walk from the convention center
Live-fire steak and seafood inside the Fairmont, next door to the convention center. A wood-panelled private dining room suits a small client dinner.
607 W 3rd St, Downtown · about 20 min walk from the convention center
Michelin-starred live-fire cooking around a 20-foot hearth, à la carte or as a tasting menu. A semi-private room takes a client group of up to 25.
51 Rainey St, Rainey Street · about 10 min walk from the convention center
Seasonal Texas cooking with house-milled grains and handmade pasta, holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and Green Star. A semi-private area works for a small client table.
400A W 2nd St, 2nd Street District · about 17 min walk from the convention center
Michelin-listed Mexico City-style cooking with family-style menus for groups. Larger parties can take a basement dining room or the upstairs Malverde space.
200 Lavaca St, W Austin · about 14 min walk from the convention center
French-Texan brasserie on the ground floor of the W Austin, serving breakfast daily. Two small private rooms suit a breakfast meeting.
605 Davis St, Hotel Van Zandt, Rainey Street · about 10 min walk from the convention center
Modern Mexican restaurant on the fourth floor of the Hotel Van Zandt, with downtown views. It serves breakfast from 7 AM on weekdays.
307 W 5th St, Downtown · about 13 min walk from the convention center
Award-winning cocktail bar with table service and a menu that runs through cocktail history by era. Semi-private areas and a mezzanine bar suit a client group after dinner.
200 Lavaca St, W Austin · about 14 min walk from the convention center
Dimly lit, by-reservation cocktail bar tucked into the W Austin, serving classic and house cocktails. It is seating only, so it stays calm enough to talk.
604 Brazos St, The Driskill · about 8 min walk from the convention center
Historic hotel bar at the top of the Driskill's grand staircase, with leather armchairs, cowhide and Western paintings. Come for the room and a classic drink.
200 Congress Ave, The Austonian · about 9 min walk from the convention center
Brazilian steakhouse where chefs carve fire-grilled meats tableside, with a market table and dry-aged cuts. Several private rooms take groups from 22 to 80.
401 W 2nd St, 2nd Street District · about 14 min walk from the convention center
Upscale Texas barbecue in an 1873 brick building on 2nd Street. The upstairs room has its own bar and stage and seats 65 for a group dinner.
110 E 2nd St, JW Marriott · about 7 min walk from the convention center
Classic steakhouse with Italian touches inside the JW Marriott, serving prime beef, A5 wagyu, house-made pasta and a raw bar. A glass-walled wine room seats 16 for a private client dinner.
525 E 6th St, Downtown · about 6 min walk from the convention center
Long-running Austin comedy revue that mixes sketches, musical numbers and magic in a 300-seat theater on Sixth Street. A 90-minute evening show that works for a group after dinner.
304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin Marriott Downtown · about 4 min walk from the convention center
Modern American restaurant with a signature rotisserie on the ground floor of the Austin Marriott Downtown, just across Trinity Street from the convention center. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, and you don't need to be a hotel guest.
98 San Jacinto Blvd, Four Seasons Austin · about 6 min walk from the convention center
Texas steakhouse with Latin touches on the lake level of the Four Seasons, created with chef Richard Sandoval. Breakfast starts at 7 AM daily, and two small private rooms suit a breakfast meeting with clients.
701 Congress Ave, InterContinental Stephen F. Austin · about 11 min walk from the convention center
A Western-style grill in the InterContinental hotel on Congress Avenue, serving steaks, burgers, rotisserie chicken and cedar plank salmon. Weekday lunch runs 11 AM to 4 PM, so a late lunch after a morning session still works.
205 W 3rd St, 2nd Street District · about 12 min walk from the convention center
An oyster bar and seafood room with a New Orleans lean, known for raw oysters, seafood towers and martinis. It opens at 11 AM every day and has its own lunch menu, so it suits a quick midday meeting.
507 San Jacinto Blvd, Downtown · about 7 min walk from the convention center
A small wood-fired pizzeria from chef Shawn Cirkiel's Parkside group, serving Neapolitan pizzas, antipasti and a short wine list. Lunch runs Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 AM, and pizzas come out fast.
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Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.
Eddie V's Prime Seafood (301 E 5th St): Congress Room and UT Tower Room, 36 seated each. Jeffrey's (1204 W Lynn St): Napoleon Room seats 12 and The Apartment seats 20. A full buyout takes 80 seated or 120 standing. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill (303 Red River St, Downtown): Cypress Room seats up to 54 (65 reception); half buyout seats up to 110 (225 reception). Garrison (101 Red River St, Fairmont Austin): Private dining room for 16 seated or 30 standing. La Condesa (400A W 2nd St, 2nd Street District): Group dining for 12 or more in the main room, up to 25. The Flour House private room seats up to 18. Malverde holds up to 50, and full buyouts take 200 or more.
GameOn! ATX: Game-show challenges modelled on classic TV, with trophies for the winners. Speakeasy: Prohibition-themed bar with a music lounge, a vintage bowling mezzanine and a rooftop terrace. The Escape Game Austin: Eight themed escape rooms with 60 minutes to solve each one. Bigger groups split across rooms played side by side, or book out part or all of the venue. Esther's Follies: Long-running Austin comedy revue that mixes sketches, musical numbers and magic in a 300-seat theater on Sixth Street. A 90-minute evening show that works for a group after dinner.
Eddie V's Prime Seafood (301 E 5th St · near the convention center). The Escape Game Austin (405 Red River St, Downtown · about 5 min walk from the convention center). Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill (303 Red River St, Downtown · about 5 min walk from the convention center). Garrison (101 Red River St, Fairmont Austin · about 4 min walk from the convention center).
Upcoming home games: Austin FC vs Timbers, Sat Nov 7 at 6:00 PM (Q2 Stadium); Spurs vs Grizzlies, Fri Feb 26 at 7:00 PM (Moody Center); Spurs vs Nuggets, Sun Feb 28 at 12:00 PM (Moody Center). The Austin page lists every home game for the next six months.
SXSW EDU 2027: Mar 13–16, 2027 at Hilton Austin, Austin Marriott Downtown and JW Marriott Austin. Our advice is to book private rooms by January 16, 2027. SXSW 2027: Mar 15–21, 2027 at Austin Convention Center and venues across downtown. Our advice is to book private rooms by January 18, 2027.
Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.