UPDATED October 2022
There are plenty of restaurants to dine at in Austin, but for a special occasion, company meeting, or private dining experience, not just any place will do. I’ve rounded up the top restaurants with the perfect trifecta of good food, decor, and service with the best private dining rooms in Austin.
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Consider these private dining spaces the next time you’re planning a holiday party, birthday party, bachelorette party, bridal shower, business dinner, company get together, brand activation or investor meeting!
c/o Consumable Content
The Eastwood Room
The Eastwood Room is nestled directly below Bar Peached and has a capacity for 40 people seated or 60 people standing. The space is filled with rich, blue velvets, stylish lighting, wood accents and its own bar. Guests can opt for either a seated dinner or a cocktail hour with passed apps / stations. I’ve attached the spec sheet here with menus here, and the photos for the space are HERE (c/o Consumable Content).
mail@barpeached.com
1315 W 6th St
Room 725 Champagne & Caviar
Room 725 is Fairmont Austin’s hidden haven, primed for Champagne & Caviar service and beyond. This semi-private space offers the most indulgent of Austin experiences through a selection of caviar, refined Champagne and cocktail options, a menu of Pre-Embargo Cigars and live music. While the spotlight shines brightly on the Champagne & Caviar options, those seeking other options can still enjoy menu options during a visit to this luxe location.
In addition to enjoying the finest selection of Champagne, which can be ordered by the glass, bottle, guests can select special flights which feature Taittinger, Brut La Francaise, Billecart-Salmon, and more. Those in the mood for a crafted cocktail can choose from a signature list of classic elixirs including the standout Old Fashioned, Julep, French 75, Martini, and more.
The Champagne & Caviar experience also presents a rare selection of Pre-Embargo cigars, which were sourced from a single collection. All of these cigars are “clear Havana’s” meaning that they are made of Cuban tobacco, but rolled in the United States. Every cigar in this unique assortment dates back prior to The Cuban Trade Embargo (imposed February 1962), and some have been encased for more than 100 years.
The offering is available Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Oso Room At Oseyo
The Oso Room, Oseyo’s 62-seat private dining event space is a spacious, yet intimate setting with its dark walls, cozy lounge chairs and modern rugs – all of which lend itself to a cool and comfortable vibe that is a welcoming extension of the main dining room. This room is a flexible space that can offer a quiet meeting room, a semi-private space for as few as 15 guests or a completely private venue for parties up to 75 guests with a customizable service style from passed small plates to family-style to buffet service. Oseyo’s also carefully vette entertainment vendors such as DJ’s, Karaoke, and other vendors to help curate a special evening for you and your guests – whatever the occasion. Oseyo also has a outdoor patio.
Amenities and options:
- a/v equipment
- 62 seated or 15 to 75 guests standing
- passed small plates to family-style to buffet service
To book: email info@oseyoaustin.com
1628 E Cesar Chavez St, oseyoaustin.com
Jeffrey’s Apartment
The Apartment is located above Jeffrey’s and is available to book breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail hour, and meetings.
Amenities and options:
- full bar
- record player.
- capacity is 20 seated and 30 standing.
- menu options include family-style, passed tray, and/or buffet.
To book: email fallon@mcguiremoorman.com
1204 W Lynn St
Photo by Julia Keim
Eberly
The study at Eberly offers a lush, greenhouse-like fine dining setting that can host 32 seated, 40 standing. Shelves are adorned with vintage books from owner John Scott’s late mother’s personal collection. Situated in the center of Eberly, the study offers the lively atmosphere of the Cedar Tavern and dining room while still maintaining privacy, with doors on each side.
The private dining room in Austin at Eberly is located behind the Cedar Tavern bar and can host 16 for seated dinner, 40 lounge seating or 75 standing. This room has a private entrance from outdoors, private restrooms, private bar, dedicated sound system, and DJ capabilities.
Eberly will also be opening their rooftop events space soon for private events.
Amenities and options:
- Complimentary valet parking
- Dedicated service staff for event
- Secure guest wifi
- A/V Capabilities
To book: Director of Events, Sarah Thevenot at sarah@eberlyaustin.com
614 S. Lamar Austin, TX 78704, eberlyaustin.com
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya’s Texan and Japanese styles blend together for a rustic and eclectic dining space that can accommodate anywhere from 17-200 guests, with Chef’s Tables available for 9-16 guests. Kemuri Tatsu-Ya’s spacious patio can be utilized in combination with the dining room for seated dinners with up to 100 guests and for drinks and appetizers with up to 200 guests. The carport space adjacent to the patio is also available for private dining.
Amenities and options:
- Parking lot and street parking
- Dedicated service staff for event
- Ability to work with event on menu style/preference
To book: Elizabeth Ramsay at events@kemuri-tatsuya.c
2713 E 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78702, kemuri-tatsuya.com
Fareground
Fareground, Austin’s first food hall, is also available for private events! The inside-outside, eat-drink, work-play, early-to-rise, late-to-close hub, is all within walking distance of the heart of downtown Austin. Host your wedding reception on our beautiful plaza or rent out the entire venue for up to 1,200 guests, with food available from some of Austin’s most popular chefs.
Amenities and options:
- Group parking rates available in One Congress Garage (connects directly to Fareground).
- Catering available from Henbit, Contigo, Dai Due, Easy Tiger, ni-Kome & Antonelli’s.
- Beverage provided by ELM Restaurant Group.
- Multiple-use spaces for groups of 100 – 1,200.
- Outdoor music venue.
To book: Email Kayla French at events@faregroundaustin.com
111 Congress, Plaza Level, faregroundaustin.com
Jacoby’s
Hugging the banks of the Colorado River Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile’s private dining room in Austin is the perfect place for corporate meetings, personal celebrations, and special events.
Amenities and options:
- complimentary valet
- private entrance
- private bathroom
- flexible seating arrangements
- A/V hook ups
- complimentary WiFi for media
- food & beverage offerings are completely customizable and vary by season.
To book: events@jrg.com
3235 E Cesar Chavez, jacobysaustin.com/events/
Wu Chow
Wu Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to the heart of downtown Austin, offering dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese cuisine.
To book: events@chameleongp.com
500 W. 5th #168, WuChowAustin.com
Aviary Wine & Kitchen
Aviary offers indoor and outdoor private dining options with an extensive wine list. Inside, you can enjoy a family-style, four-course, or five-course dinner for up to 32 people, or a standing reception style for up to 75 people. Outside, up to 75 people can party on the patio, and enjoy meat and cheese boards accompanied with insane wines. Full buyouts for both indoor and outdoor space are also available!
To book: reservations@aviarywinekitchen.com
2110 S. Lamar Blvd, aviarywinekitchen.com
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Uchiko
Located in Central Austin, Uchiko’s elegant private dining room Austin is the perfect choice for holiday celebrations, corporate dinners, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, and more. The main room seats a maximum of 34 guests, and it can be split into two small private rooms that accommodate up to 14 guests each.
Amenities and options:
- Complimentary valet
- Setups for live cooking demonstrations
- Customized private dining room menus with wine and sake pairings
- State-of-the-art audiovisual system with a flat screen HD television equipped with video connections and wifi
To book: For availability and a complimentary consultation for your event, contact Charisse Sayers at csayers@uchirestaurants.com or 512.560.3494.
4200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756, uchiaustin.com
Malverde
Malverde is the indoor & outdoor private event space at La Condesa. Perched above 2nd Street, Malverde offers skyline views of downtown Austin and looks directly into Austin City Limits. Malverde features craft cocktails, an artisanal beer and wine selection and is catered exclusively by La Condesa.
Designed with a flexible room configuration to accommodate cocktail receptions, corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, happy hours, and a variety of private event options.
To book: malverde@lacondesa.com
400-B W 2nd St, lacondesa.com/malverde
The Flour House at La Condesa
The Flour House, La Condesa’s subterranean private dining room offers a truly unique experience with separate rooms for both cocktails and family-style dining for up to 20 guests.
Originally built in the 1860’s by the Schneider family as part of a brewery, the Flour House is one of Austin’s secret treasures, landmarked by the Texas Historical Commission. In the heart of downtown and Austin’s bustling 2nd Street District, you can’t go wrong with the vibrant flavors of La Condesa’s modern, Mexican cuisine.
To book: pdr.austin@lacondesa.com
400 W 2nd St, lacondesa.com
Walton’s
Walton’s secret private room, Hideaway Room, on West 6th seats up to 30 guests. The space is beautiful (lots of light and decorated with plants from Walton’s own collection), and quiet, which makes it perfect for bridal showers and luncheons!
609 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, waltonsfancyandstaple.com/events
Sway
Sway is one of my favorite spots for date night but the restaurant can get really loud because of the communal seating. Sway’s private dining room seating is ideal for intimate social gatherings. Choose from two types of group dining reservations, both paired with one of the chef’s menus. All reservations require a minimum of 10 guests. Group dining options include brunch, lunch, two chef’s menu options, and Moo Sway.
Chef’s menu: Enjoy a number of favorites from the Sway menu, including freshly shucked oysters, prawn miange, green curry and tiger cry. Lunch and dinner options available.
Moo Sway: Moo Sway is a family-style feast that must be reserved 24 hours in advance and is only available for two groups a day. Moo Sway features an off-the-menu Thai-style pork shoulder, a dozen freshly shucked oysters, jasmine rice and assorted sauces. Moo Sway also comes with an assortment of favorites from the regular menu.
To book: reservations@swaythai.com
3437 Bee Caves Rd, swaythai.com/group-dining/
Swift’s Attic
Not holding to any particular cooking genre or style, Swift’s Attic instead focuses on the creative, whimsical, and delicious. Swift’s Attic is widely celebrated for their R&D approach – an ever-changing menu of carefully curated American farm-to-table offerings that proudly showcases a melting pot of flavor profiles and influences.
The bar features 14 draft beers, with most sourced locally, in addition to an entire catalog of bottled beers, 24 by-the-glass wines served from a state-of-the-art Cruvinet system, and an innovative craft cocktail program supplemented by an ice tap that pours four ice-cold liquors instantly.
To book: events@chameleongp.com
315 Congress Ave, SwiftsAttic.com
Parkside
Parkside’s private dining and event spaces are perfect for any occasion in the heart of Downtown Austin. Parkside accommodates groups large or small for seated dinners, dinner buffets, and cocktail parties. It is a prime location for rehearsal dinners, birthdays, wedding receptions, corporate events, luncheons, happy hour – the list goes on!
301 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, parkside-austin.com
Fonda San Miguel
For authentic traditional Mexican cuisine served in a colorful, hacienda-style space, host your next soiree at Fonda San Miguel. Fonda’s back room holds up to 80 people.
To book: Call the restaurant for a custom quote and menu at (512) 459-4121.
2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756, fondasanmiguel.com
Fixe
The private dining rooms at Fixe offer a variety of options to make your next gathering memorable with an upscale Southern hospitality. Check out Fixe Austin’s happy hour here.
500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, austinfixe.com
Olamaie
Olamaie has a private room that can be closed off (with a heavy curtain) that can fit 12 guests comfortably. In order to reserve this room, guests must choose a custom preset menu that is coordinated with the chefs.
The Chef’s Table by the kitchen can sit up to 10 guests and the patio table (pictured above) can sit up to 8 guests, both of which do not require a custom set menu.
Guests may also reserve the entire restaurant for larger groups of up to 60.
1610 San Antonio St, olamaieaustin.com
Il Brutto
This recently opened east Austin neighborhood Italian restaurant helmed by Chef Erind Halilaj offers a private dining room for up to 40 guests with the restaurant’s wine cellar spanning the entire sidewall and access to the large oak tree-shaded patio. Groups can gather to enjoy non-regional Italian food and wine in an intimate setting.
To book: events@ilbruttoaustin.com
1601 E 6th Street, ilbruttoaustin.com
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Photo Credit: Nick Simonite
Mattie’s at Green Pastures
Amongst the grounds covered in ancient live oak trees, magnificent white-feathered peacocks roaming the fields, and the subtle scent of biscuits in the air, there lies Mattie’s. Unveiled in spring 2017, Mattie’s is located inside a legendary 19th-century era Victorian Green Pastures estate. With their ample event space, Green Pastures has become a local landmark for hosting exquisite get-togethers featuring event menus curated by Chef Joshua Thomas.
Amenities and options:
- The Table Royale – This private dining room is designed for intimate dining and meetings for up to 16 guests and is fully equipped with A/V hardware. This room is approximately 175 square feet and has a private entrance on the mezzanine floor of The House.
- The Lounge Room – Just atop a beautiful, original staircase lies an ideal room for cocktail parties and small dinners. A seated dinner in the Lounge Room can accommodate 32 guests. The space is 500 square feet with views of the majestic live oaks.
- Marion Hall – This beautifully lit 2,300 square foot hall features stunning walls of wood doors and windows, which provide abundant natural light by day and warm, ambient light into the evening. The maximum capacity for a seated dinner is 160 guests, and the room can be fitted with a dance floor. It’s perfect for larger private dinners, cocktail parties and large meetings.
- The Pavilion – Mattie’s offers a 1,200 square foot rain sheltered outdoor space is located just off the south side of The House. The Pavilion offers dedicated climate-controlled restrooms along with seating for up to 80 dinner guests or 100 guests for a reception.
To book: For more info or to book your private event, email mail@mattiesaustin.com.
811 W Live Oak St., mattiesaustin.com
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Photo credit: Aubrie Pick
Geraldine’s
Located right just off Rainey Street, on the fourth floor of Hotel Van Zandt, Geraldine’s serves as the perfect oasis from the bustle of the city, with incredible views of Lady Bird Lake and live music each evening. Multiple space options are available for private dining / buyouts ranging from an intimate space to the entire restaurant. Your event will feature specialty menus created by Chef Stephen Bonin showcasing contemporary Texas fare. The best part is that the space is also set up as a concert venue, so if you’re looking for some live music at your private event, Geraldine’s is a no-brainer.
To book: For more info or to book your private event, email booking@geraldinesaustin.com.
605 Davis St, geraldinesaustin.com
Second Bar + Kitchen Domain NORTHSIDE
The Domain NORTHSIDE location of Second Bar + Kitchen is a beautiful space, located within the Archer Hotel Austin. Helmed by critically-acclaimed Executive Chef David Bull, enjoy the same, delicious eats from downtown, with seasonal features and sweet desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Michelle Arcilla Hall.
Amenities and options:
- Terrace Suite – overlooks the main restaurant (hosts 24 seated guests or 50 standing)
- Outdoor Terrace – an open-air expanse on the second floor overlooking Domain NORTHSIDE, complete with a private bar (hosts up to 150 guests)
- Customizable menus
To book: privatedining@secondbarkitchen.com
3121 Palm Way, Suite 101, sbkdomain.com
Provision
The private dining room at Provision includes access to a semi-private patio as well as an independent audio/visual system for music or presentations. Seating is available for up to 54 guests in the private dining room with additional space on the patio. For plated dinners, menu items can be pre-ordered with our events team. Provision can also provide family-style service, passed appetizers, or station service to suit your party.
To book: events@provisionaustin.com
4200 Suite B, W Braker Ln, provisionaustin.com/events
PITCHFORK PRETTY
Known for the soulful tastes of the Hill Country, Pitchfork Pretty offers dishes crafted from the freshest local produce and inspired by Austin’s cosmopolitan sensibilities. With dishes like spicy fried chicken, refreshing east coast oysters, and quality, seasonal ingredients harvested directly from its private garden located only a mile from the restaurant, Pitchfork Pretty is the perfect place for large groups to experience the tastes of Texas with a modern twist.
It’s wraparound, covered veranda offers an intimate and relaxed, refuge tucked away on Austin’s east side. For parties of 8 or more, the restaurant requires preset, family-style menus.
2708 E Cesar Chavez St, pitchforkpretty.com
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