Steakhouses and hotel dining rooms a short walk from the George R. Brown Convention Center, coastal Mexican on Discovery Green, and big Creole banquet rooms in Midtown.
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$33.00 USD for dinner: the US federal (GSA) dinner allowance for Houston, 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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1200 McKinney St, Downtown · about 10 min walk from the convention centre
The downtown branch of Houston's best-known steakhouse, with beef dry aged in house and a huge wine list. The Michelin Guide lists it, and the Train Car room seats up to 30.
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.
500 Dallas St, in One Allen Center, Downtown · about 20 min walk from the convention centre
A big, polished steakhouse on the ground floor of One Allen Center, known for oak-grilled wagyu and a filet flight. Upstairs rooms run from a Board Room for 12 to 100 seated.
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.
5115 Westheimer Rd, in The Galleria, Uptown · by cab from the convention centre
A Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in The Galleria, with ornate rooms and a 12-course tasting menu. It has five private and semi-private rooms for client dinners.
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.
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.
3300 Smith St, Midtown · by cab from the convention centre
A Creole institution since 1967 and sister to Commander's Palace, known for turtle soup and bananas foster. Eight private rooms seat 16 to 130.
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.
3303 Louisiana St, Suite 220, Midtown · by cab from the convention centre
Seven one-hour escape rooms in Midtown, each for 4 to 12 players. Competition Mode runs 2 to 4 rooms at once for groups of 10 to 40, and a buyout of all seven takes 100 or more.
1601 E NASA Pkwy, Clear Lake · far from downtown, go by car or coach
The official visitor centre of NASA Johnson Space Center, with flown spacecraft, moon rocks and a shuttle replica on its carrier jet. The NASA Tram Tour goes to Rocket Park and Historic Mission Control.
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Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Downtown (1200 McKinney St, Downtown): Train Car room up to 30; larger events up to 270 by inquiry (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). Guard and Grace (500 Dallas St, in One Allen Center, Downtown): Board Room 12 with A/V; Midtown Room 10 to 20; Heights Room 10 to 25; Montrose Room 20 to 40; all three combined 100 seated. Toro Toro (1300 Lamar St, in the Four Seasons Hotel, Downtown): Private room up to 10; custom inquiries up to 30 (OpenTable). Zaranda (1550 Lamar St, by Discovery Green, Downtown): Bajamar 30 seated (35 standing); Atlamar 80 seated (90 standing).
Escape the Room Houston: Seven one-hour escape rooms in Midtown, each for 4 to 12 players. Competition Mode runs 2 to 4 rooms at once for groups of 10 to 40, and a buyout of all seven takes 100 or more. Space Center Houston: The official visitor centre of NASA Johnson Space Center, with flown spacecraft, moon rocks and a shuttle replica on its carrier jet. The NASA Tram Tour goes to Rocket Park and Historic Mission Control.
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Downtown (1200 McKinney St, Downtown · about 10 min walk from the convention centre). Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse (1510 Texas Ave, Downtown by Toyota Center and Daikin Park · about 10 min walk from the convention centre). Guard and Grace (500 Dallas St, in One Allen Center, Downtown · about 20 min walk from the convention centre). Toro Toro (1300 Lamar St, in the Four Seasons Hotel, Downtown · about 8 min walk from the convention centre).
Upcoming home games: Rockets vs Jazz, Fri Nov 13 at 7:30 PM (Toyota Center); Texans vs Colts, Thu Nov 19 at 7:15 PM (Reliant Stadium); Rockets vs Clippers, Mon Nov 23 at 7:30 PM (Toyota Center); Rockets vs Suns, Wed Nov 25 at 7:30 PM (Toyota Center). The Houston page lists every home game for the next six months.
NAPE Summit 2027: Feb 3–5, 2027 at George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. Our advice is to book private rooms by December 23, 2026. Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2027: May 3–5, 2027 at Reliant Park (formerly NRG Park), Houston, TX. Our advice is to book private rooms by March 8, 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.