Treat Your Guests to a Taste of San Antonio

San Antonio is making a name for itself as one of the top foodie destinations in the country. It’s been dubbed the Culinary Capital of Texas® and is one of the only two UNESCO-designated Creative Cities of Gastronomy in America. So whether you’re hosting a destination event or a business conference, you have to give your guests a taste of San Antonio and explore some of the restaurants the city has to offer.

 

Top 6 Group Dining Options in San Antonio

Here are the top 6 restaurants in San Antonio that are perfect for hosting large groups and private dining events.

Biga on the Banks

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Biga on the Banks offers some of the most extensive large group dining options on the River Walk. With the capacity to host 10 to 400, Biga has a variety of private and semi-private dining spaces, from expansive outdoor terraces overlooking the river to modern reception halls. Chef Bruce Auden has been a culinary leader in San Antonio for over two decades, serving favorites like Slow-cooked Angus Beef Denver and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Acenar

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Acenar serves classic San Antonio Tex-Mex with a modern twist, and it’s considered one of the best restaurants on the River Walk. Private dining spaces can seat anywhere from 28 to 65 guests, with the option to open up onto the expansive terrace with beautiful river views. The restaurant offers close proximity to top Downtown attractions and hotels and is just a 15-minute walk from the Henry B. González Convention Center.

Carriqui

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Carriqui is located in San Antonio’s Historic Pearl District, which has earned a reputation as the foodie hub of the city. Housed in the Boehler’s Liberty Saloon, built in the 1890s, Carriqui offers a variety of historic dining spaces, including private rooms and patio options for large groups. The menu includes an honest take on San Antonio's signature dishes, like classic nachos, barbacoa, birria, and enchiladas.

Smoke Skybar

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It’s not a trip to Texas without some real Texas BBQ! Smoke Skybar is located in San Antonio’s Eastside neighborhood, just minutes from the Downtown convention center, River Walk, and Alamo. The restaurant and rooftop bar offers over 30,000 square feet of space and can host up to 3,000 guests. Three levels of indoor-outdoor seating provide panoramic views of the Downtown city skyline and Tower of the Americas, making for a memorable dining backdrop.

Maverick Texas Brasserie

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Maverick Texas Brasserie is a Texas twist on classic European brasserie fare. This acclaimed restaurant is located in Southtown just blocks away from the Henry B. González Convention Center, Hemisfair Park, and the River Walk. Private dining spaces can host anywhere from 14 to 200 guests, and the private meeting room is fully equipped with AV equipment and a projection screen for professional lunch meetings.

Chicken N Pickle

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If you want to show your guests a good time and provide them with good eats, look no further than Chicken N Pickle. Located in North San Antonio near La Cantera and UTSA, this indoor-outdoor entertainment complex includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant, sports bar, pickleball courts, and a variety of yard games to keep everyone in your party well-fed and entertained. Private dining spaces can host groups of 16 up to over 200.