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Conference guide · San Antonio

Where to go during Crestron Masters 2026.

Crestron's training event for certified programmers, AV and IT engineers, workplace designers, consultants and residential integrators. Nov 10–11 is the main event and Nov 12 is an optional paid third day.

Nov 10–12, 2026JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261Dates source ↗

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Client dinner$$$

Supper at Hotel Emma

136 E Grayson St, Pearl · about 2 miles north of the convention center

Seasonal American cooking inside Hotel Emma at Pearl. The Swiggle Key room has its own patio looking over the river.

Client dinnerPrivate roomUnique roomViews
Fits
Swiggle Key private dining room for up to 28
Cost
About $50 per person
Walk
About 40 min from the convention centre
Opens
7:00 AM
Dietary
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Tip
Book the private events team on 210-448-8340; the room also works for breakfast or lunch meetings.
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Group dinner$$

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

136 E Grayson St, Pearl · about 2 miles north of the convention center

A fine-casual restaurant and brewery at Pearl. Two private rooms handle smaller groups, and the whole place can be booked.

Team dinnerPrivate roomCasualBig groupsSharing plates
Fits
Private Silo and Blueprint rooms (capacities not published); full buyout up to 200
Cost
About $30 per person
Walk
About 40 min from the convention centre
Tip
Use the private event line (210-455-5701) to check which room fits your headcount.
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ActivityPrice on request

CIA San Antonio private cooking class

312 Pearl Pkwy, Pearl · about 2 miles north of the convention center

The Culinary Institute of America runs private hands-on cooking classes and wine tastings at Pearl. They can be part of a corporate event.

Hands-onCollaborativeCreativeUniqueTasting
Fits
Private classes on request; group size not published
Tip
Use the CIA Texas request form or call 1-800-888-7850, and say it is a corporate group.
Client dinner$$$

Biga on the Banks

203 S St Mary's St, River Walk · west end of downtown, a walk along the river from the convention center

A River Walk fine-dining room with a run of private spaces, from a 12-seat room to a third-floor terrace hall. It suits a client dinner of any size.

Client dinnerPrivate roomBig groupsViewsTeam dinner
Fits
Espada seats 12, Capistrano 20, Alamo and Cypress Corner 50 each; Capistrano, Alamo and San Jose combine for up to 200; River Terrace takes 230 to 400
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 13 min from the convention centre
Tip
Call the special events line (210-225-0720) rather than the main number for room bookings.
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Group dinner$$$

Boudro's Texas Bistro

421 E Commerce St, River Walk · short walk from the convention center

A River Walk staple known for tableside guacamole and prickly pear margaritas. Several event rooms suit groups from a small dinner to 100 seated.

Client dinnerTeam dinnerPrivate roomEasy walkBig groups
Fits
Firewheel room seats up to 100; smaller rooms (The Schultz, The Overlook, Commerce Room) for other sizes
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Order the tableside guacamole for the table while the group settles in.
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Common questions about Crestron Masters 2026

Where can we take clients to dinner near JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261 during Crestron Masters 2026?

Supper at Hotel Emma (136 E Grayson St, Pearl): Swiggle Key private dining room for up to 28. Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery (136 E Grayson St, Pearl): Private Silo and Blueprint rooms (capacities not published); full buyout up to 200. Biga on the Banks (203 S St Mary's St, River Walk): Espada seats 12, Capistrano 20, Alamo and Cypress Corner 50 each; Capistrano, Alamo and San Jose combine for up to 200; River Terrace takes 230 to 400. Boudro's Texas Bistro (421 E Commerce St, River Walk): Firewheel room seats up to 100; smaller rooms (The Schultz, The Overlook, Commerce Room) for other sizes.

What can a group do in San Antonio after Crestron Masters 2026 sessions?

CIA San Antonio private cooking class: The Culinary Institute of America runs private hands-on cooking classes and wine tastings at Pearl. They can be part of a corporate event.

When should we book group dinners for Crestron Masters 2026?

Crestron Masters 2026 runs Nov 10–12, 2026 at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261. Book now: private rooms near the venue are already filling up for show week.

Can I plan my whole Crestron Masters 2026 trip in one place?

Yes. The Off the Clock trip planner builds a day-by-day agenda for Crestron Masters 2026 with dinners, activities, shows and your own flights and meetings, and you can share it with your group or print it.

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