Private rooms along the River Walk and at Pearl, with river cruises, escape rooms, ghost walks and cooking classes close by.
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$31.00 USD for dinner: the US federal (GSA) dinner allowance for San Antonio, FY2027 (part of the $74 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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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.
146 E Houston St, River Walk · about 15 minutes' walk from the convention center
Modern Tex-Mex on the river with private rooms on two levels and a patio you can book out. Good for a lively group dinner.
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.
849 E Commerce St #393 · next to Rivercenter, a few minutes' walk from the convention center
Brazilian churrasco with gauchos carving at the table. Private rooms come with screens or River Walk windows and can be joined up.
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.
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.
Rivercenter boarding, 809 E River Walk · a few minutes' walk from the convention center
Hire a river barge and captain for your own cruise along the River Walk. You can pre-order drinks for the trip.
315 E Commerce St #100, River Walk district · short walk from the convention center
Three 60-minute escape rooms downtown, from a bank heist to a spy agency. Bigger groups can race each other across rooms.
615 E Houston St (federal courthouse) · short walk from the convention center
A two-hour walking crawl of downtown bars with ghost stories between stops. It is adults only.
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.
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Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.
Biga on the Banks (203 S St Mary's St, River Walk): Private rooms from about 12 (Espada) to 50 (Alamo, Cypress Corner); third-floor River Terrace takes 230 to 400. Ácenar (146 E Houston St, River Walk): Mezzanine seats up to 28, Arriba Room up to 56; full buyouts for 200 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. Fogo de Chão San Antonio Riverwalk (849 E Commerce St #393): River Room seats 16, Brasil 28, Gaucho 36, Churrasco 50; rooms combine for up to 125; semi-private area for 30. 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 · west end of downtown, a walk along the river from the convention center). Ácenar (146 E Houston St, River Walk · about 15 minutes' walk from the convention center). Boudro's Texas Bistro (421 E Commerce St, River Walk · short walk from the convention center). Fogo de Chão San Antonio Riverwalk (849 E Commerce St #393 · next to Rivercenter, a few minutes' walk from the convention center).
Upcoming home games: Spurs vs Thunder, Tue Oct 20 at 8:30 PM (Frost Bank Center); Spurs vs Kings, Tue Oct 27 at 7:00 PM (Frost Bank Center); Spurs vs Timberwolves, Sat Oct 31 at 7:00 PM (Frost Bank Center); Spurs vs Jazz, Mon Nov 2 at 7:30 PM (Frost Bank Center). The San Antonio page lists every home game for the next six months.
Crestron Masters 2026: Nov 10–12, 2026 at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261. Our advice is to book now. Private rooms are already filling up. Society of Toxicology 2027 Annual Meeting and ToxExpo: Mar 14–17, 2027 at Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Our advice is to book private rooms by January 31, 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.