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Conference guide · Houston

Where to go during NAPE Summit 2027.

An energy industry expo and business conference with thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors, from small independent oil and gas companies to majors. Service and capital providers and legal counsel attend too.

Feb 3–5, 2027George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010Dates source ↗

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Our advice: book private rooms by December 23, 2026.

What's around George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010

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Group dinner$$$$

Xochi

1777 Walker St, in the Marriott Marquis, Avenida · about 4 min walk from the convention centre

Hugo Ortega's Oaxacan restaurant on the ground floor of the Marriott Marquis, across from Discovery Green, with seven moles on the menu. The Espadín room seats 60.

Team dinnerPrivate roomBig groupsEasy walk
Fits
Chapulín 20, Lounge 20, Patio 50 and Espadín 60 seated; full buyout 210
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 4 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book Espadín for up to 60 colleagues straight after the show floor closes. A credit card holds the booking, and it closes at 9:30 PM Monday to Thursday.
Group dinner$$$$

Zaranda

1550 Lamar St, by Discovery Green, Downtown · about 7 min walk from the convention centre

Hugo Ortega's coastal Mexican grill, named one of Texas Monthly's best new restaurants of 2026, known for whole grilled fish. Two private rooms seat 30 and 80.

Team dinnerPrivate roomBig groupsSharing plates
Fits
Bajamar 30 seated (35 standing); Atlamar 80 seated (90 standing)
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 7 min from the convention centre
Tip
Atlamar takes up to 80 colleagues; set dinner menus run $75 to $135 a head, and parties over 16 must order one. Room minimums rise in March, May, October and December.
Client dinner$$$

Toro Toro

1300 Lamar St, in the Four Seasons Hotel, Downtown · about 8 min walk from the convention centre

Richard Sandoval's pan-Latin steakhouse in the Four Seasons, with small plates, sushi rolls and wood-fired steaks. A private room seats 10.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSharing platesEasy walk
Fits
Private room up to 10; custom inquiries up to 30 (OpenTable)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Gluten-free, Vegan
Tip
Ask about the chef's private dining menu for a client table of up to 10. Pair it with the Topgolf Swing Suites in the same hotel.
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Client dinner$$$$

Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

1510 Texas Ave, Downtown by Toyota Center and Daikin Park · about 10 min walk from the convention centre

A Landry's steakhouse in its own two-story building near the ballpark, with more than 1,000 wines. A Board Room seats 12 and a Wine Room 30.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSteakhousePregame
Fits
Board Room 12, Wine Room 30, Texas Ballroom 200 (OpenTable)
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Gluten-free
Tip
Book the Board Room for up to 12 clients. Dinner starts at 5 PM daily and the bar opens at 4 PM, so an early table works before a game at Toyota Center.
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Activity$$

Topgolf Swing Suites at Four Seasons

1300 Lamar St, in the Four Seasons Hotel, Downtown · about 8 min walk from the convention centre

Two indoor golf simulator bays inside the Four Seasons bar, Bayou & Bottle, with golf challenges plus baseball, hockey and arcade games. Food and drinks come to the suite.

CompetitiveGolfDrinksSmall team
Fits
Up to 6 per bay, two bays; the suite takes groups of up to 15 (Houstonia)
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book both bays for up to 12 and email the hotel for group food and drinks. It is open daily from 11 AM to midnight.

Common questions about NAPE Summit 2027

Where can we take clients to dinner near George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 during NAPE Summit 2027?

Xochi (1777 Walker St, in the Marriott Marquis, Avenida): Chapulín 20, Lounge 20, Patio 50 and Espadín 60 seated; full buyout 210. Zaranda (1550 Lamar St, by Discovery Green, Downtown): Bajamar 30 seated (35 standing); Atlamar 80 seated (90 standing). Toro Toro (1300 Lamar St, in the Four Seasons Hotel, Downtown): Private room up to 10; custom inquiries up to 30 (OpenTable). Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse (1510 Texas Ave, Downtown by Toyota Center and Daikin Park): Board Room 12, Wine Room 30, Texas Ballroom 200 (OpenTable).

What can a group do in Houston after NAPE Summit 2027 sessions?

Topgolf Swing Suites at Four Seasons: Two indoor golf simulator bays inside the Four Seasons bar, Bayou & Bottle, with golf challenges plus baseball, hockey and arcade games. Food and drinks come to the suite.

When should we book group dinners for NAPE Summit 2027?

NAPE Summit 2027 runs Feb 3–5, 2027 at George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. Book private rooms by December 23, 2026, about 6 weeks before the show, because rooms near the venue fill up during show week.

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Yes. The Off the Clock trip planner builds a day-by-day agenda for NAPE Summit 2027 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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