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.
155 E Commerce St, River Walk · about 14 min walk from the convention center
The oldest bar on the River Walk, open since 1933, with a 100-plus-foot oak bar and a river balcony. Downstairs is a smaller riverside lounge that suits a quiet nightcap with clients.
219 E Houston St, downtown · about 12 min walk from the Henry B. González Convention Center
A classic upstairs steakhouse across from the Majestic Theatre, with mesquite-grilled prime steaks and white tablecloths. Four private rooms range from a 10-seat kitchen-view table to a 130-seat hall with AV.
710 S St Mary's St, Southtown · about 15 min walk from the Henry B. González Convention Center
A French-style brasserie with Texas live-fire steaks and a French-leaning wine list. A semi-private wine room and a chef's dining room suit client dinners, and a separate room has full AV.
926 S Presa St, Southtown · about 20 min walk from the Henry B. González Convention Center
Chef Mark Bliss's seasonal American restaurant in a converted gas station. A private room for about 30 and a 10-seat chef's table in the kitchen make it a strong small client dinner.
Rivercenter stop, 849 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.
218 Produce Row, Market Square · about 22 min walk from the convention center
A family-run Tex-Mex restaurant, bar and bakery in Market Square with roots going back to 1941. Several private rooms take big groups, with mariachis close at hand.
The Monarch San Antonio, 222 S Alamo St, Hemisfair · about 4 min walk from the convention center
The Yucatán-inspired rooftop restaurant at The Monarch, a hotel that opened at Hemisfair in March 2026. Ceviches, grilled fish and steak, with views over downtown, a few minutes from the convention center.
424 E Commerce St, downtown · about 8 min walk from the convention center
A German deli open since 1917 in an old downtown mercantile building, with big wooden booths, Reubens, split-pea soup and strudel. Quick, inexpensive and a short walk from the convention center.
430 E Commerce St, River Walk · about 8 min walk from the convention center
The River Walk's oldest restaurant, open since 1946 and still run by the same family. Tex-Mex plates at the river's edge, with indoor rooms for groups.
Hotel Valencia, 150 E Houston St, River Walk · about 15 min walk from the convention center
An Argentine-inspired restaurant in Hotel Valencia, with a dining room over the River Walk. Empanadas, provoleta and steaks with chimichurri make a sit-down lunch that still moves.
Mokara Hotel & Spa, 212 W Crockett St, River Walk · about 14 min walk from the convention center
An understated AAA Four Diamond seafood restaurant on a shady stretch of the River Walk. Breakfast is served every day from 7 AM.
Canopy by Hilton Riverwalk, 123 N St Mary's St, downtown · about 16 min walk from the convention center
South Texas cooking in the Canopy by Hilton on the corner of Commerce and St Mary's. It opens at 6:30 AM on weekdays, early enough for a meeting before the show floor opens.
Menger Hotel, 204 Alamo Plaza · about 8 min walk from the convention center
A dark, wood-panelled bar from 1887, modelled on the House of Lords pub in London, where Theodore Roosevelt recruited Rough Riders. Most of the original furnishings are still in place, which makes for an easy nightcap with clients.
Thompson San Antonio, 115 Lexington Ave (20th floor), downtown · about 20 min walk from the convention center
An indoor-outdoor rooftop lounge on the 20th floor of the Thompson hotel, with views over the whole city. San Antonio Current readers voted it the city's best rooftop bar in 2026.
210 W Market St, River Walk · about 14 min walk from the convention center
A museum of the American West in the city's old public library on the River Walk, with a Wells Fargo stagecoach and a bronze sculpture garden. Docents lead group tours for 10 or more adults.
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Enter your dates to see the games, conferences and holidays happening while you're in San Antonio. Schedules go as far ahead as teams and organizers have published them, and we add more daily.
Nothing we track is happening on those dates. Your evenings are wide open.
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): 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. 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; buyout up to 350. 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 Warriors, Fri Nov 13 at 8:30 PM (Frost Bank Center); Spurs vs Pistons, Tue Nov 17 at 7:00 PM (Frost Bank Center); Spurs vs Clippers, Thu Nov 19 at 7:00 PM (Frost Bank Center); Spurs vs Pelicans, Sat Nov 21 at 7:00 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.