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.
Client dinnerPrivate roomEasy walkBig groups
Fits
Wheeler Room 7 to 10 (one round table, kitchen window); Bar Room 12 to 22; Houston Street Room 20 to 40; Courtyard Room up to 150 with screen and projector (OpenTable)
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Ask for the Wheeler Room for a small client table; the kitchen can build a custom menu for the group.
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.
Client dinnerPrivate roomSemi-privateBig groups
Fits
La Cave semi-private 16 seated; Chef's Dining Room 12 to 50; Le Palm 40 seated (60 standing); Le Box 40 to 70 with built-in AV; Tavern up to 90 (venue site)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Gluten-free
Tip
Group menus run from $65 family style to $100 for four plated courses; pick Le Box if you need a screen.
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.
Client dinnerPrivate roomUnique roomTasting
Fits
Private event room up to 32 with its own patio; chef's table up to 10 (seven-course tasting); main dining room buyout up to 65
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 20 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the chef's table by email or phone well ahead; it seats only 10.
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.
Team dinnerPrivate roomBig groupsCasualUnique room
Fits
Mariachi Bar 25 to 70 (Mon to Thu); Mariachi Bar Jardin Room up to 30; Mural Room up to 120 (Mon to Thu); Inside Enclosed Patio up to 125; Jardin Inside Patio up to 125 (100 minimum for privacy)
Walk
About 22 min from the convention centre
Tip
Private rooms are booked in two-hour slots with food and drink minimums, and the Mural Room and Mariachi Bar are Monday to Thursday only. Use the group dining request form on the Cortez family site.