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The Best Private Dining Rooms in Austin Restaurants for Events and Parties

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The busy fall and winter seasons are upon Austin, and with that comes the battle to find the best venue for a festive party. It’s always good to plan ahead for a big event, whatever the occasion (baby shower, Festivus, company off-sites, South by Southwest, a Tuesday), there is a multitude of options at Austin restaurants for parties and dinners of every size, while still ensuring that food quality is still top-notch.

Eater gathered the best of the best private dining rooms found in Austin restaurants. Celebrate with friends at the newest and trendiest or historical favorites (Jeffrey’s, Moonshine Grill). Many locations offer a host of additional services like television screens or floral arrangements (Uchiko, Fixe) perfect for those business meals, special dinner parties, or for those who — to be honest — get lost in planning every detail.

For weddings, some restaurants make for great receptions, catering spots, and wedding cake bakeries.

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Garbo's

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Lobster roll party? The North Austin seafood restaurant has a private dining room with subtle nautical decor and a capacity for 26 seated guests.

Bulevar Mexican Kitchen

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The Arboretum Mexican restaurant’s private dining options include the alfresco patio with nice views and fire and the indoor space, all with family-, buffet-, or appetizer-style food options available, with the ability to serve groups of 12 to over 200 people.

Saffron

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The Northwest Hills Indian and Nepalese restaurant has a private dining room for large groups plus catering from its kitchen.

Chez Zee

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With twinkle lights, eclectic art, and a very tempting dessert case, the West Austin American restaurant will certainly provide guests with a complete feast in multiple private and semi-private dining rooms. Parties of up to 60 can book a semi-private room in the restaurant, while groups of up to 150 can enjoy the Gallery with its own entrance, bar, and audio-visual systems.

Fonda San Miguel

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With bright colors and delicious interior Mexican cuisine, the Allandale restaurant’s back dining room is the perfect venue for a lively party with capacities of 40 to 75 people.

The private rooms at the Rosedale Japanese restaurant provide not only some of Austin’s best dining but a full array of amenities (secure Wi-Fi, floral services, flat screen television, tasting menus, drinks) at the ready for any type of party. Find similar options at its sibling restaurants Uchi on South Lamar and Uchiba in downtown Austin.

L'Oca d'Oro

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The Italian Mueller restaurant’s aptly named Pasta Room, where the restaurant’s curing, aging, and fermentation take place during the day, seats 12 guests around the counter-height table, while the more intimate Prima Room has a banquette table, and is separated from the restaurant with a barn door.

Bar Toti

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This Cherrywood bar happens to be next door to big sibling spot Este and overseen by chef Fermín Núñez is available for full-on private dining through its intimate indoor space and pretty patio. Expect a Basque-style menu for up to 40 seated guests or 75 standing guests.

Jeffrey's

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The fine-dining Clarksville restaurant’s white-tablecloth service (and mouth-watering steaks) are also available in a wine-cellar private dining room. The restaurant also offers the upstairs Apartment room, with family-style meals.

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Jeffrey’s Napoleon Room.
Jeffrey’s

Olamaie

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Marvel over the famed biscuits with any small gathering at this refined downtown Southern hotspot, where parties can be seated at the chef’s table, behind the curtained private room, or out on the pleasant outdoor patio.

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Olamaie’s dining room.
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Nightcap

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This late-night Clarksville spot, with a nice sweet and savory menu, has several private and semi-private dining options, including a dedicated room for up to 16 people; the outdoor sofa area for up to 20 people, or the entire yard for up to 100 people, alongside family- or buffet-style food options.

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Nightcab’s dining room.
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Prélude

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The first phase of chef Mathew Peters’ ambitious luxury downtown hospitality headquarters includes this elegant high-end cocktail bar in a house building with plentiful semi-private and private dining rooms, ranging from 10 to 75 guests, with access to its snacks and drinks.

Bar Peached

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The Clarksville Asian Southern restaurant’s got plentiful private dining areas. There’s the indoor Eastwood room for up to 42 seated or 60 standing people; the big backyard with an oak tree for up to 65 seated people or 110 standing, and more. And the restaurant company includes a whole catering branch so the food will be taken care of too.

Las Palomas

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This hidden gem in Westlake (home of delicious margaritas and Austin’s best empanadas) has private and semi-private dining options for up to 40 people.

QI Austin: Modern Asian Kitchen

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The higher-end downtown Chinese restaurant has a gorgeous private dining room for up to 14 people, complete with a television.

Private dining room with a long table, framed traditional Asian garments, red walls, and long fancy chandelier.
The private dining room at Qi
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Walton's Fancy & Staple

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The Instagram-ready Hideaway Room at the downtown deli can seat up to 30 people, and the cute details make it perfect for showers or birthdays.

No surprise that the progressive Southern downtown restaurant has a few charming options for private gatherings. The well-appointed Parlour and small Boardroom can accommodate 12 and eight guests, respectively, while the more spacious boardroom is set up for presentations.

A restaurant’s private dining room is seen through open doors.
A private dining room at Fixe.
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Parkside

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The downtown New American restaurant reopened this year, still offering its wonderful private event spaces. There’s the dedicated second-floor space with an alfresco patio and its own kitchen for up to 200 guests; and the first-floor private dining room, both accompanied with food and drinks.

The dark, sleek live-fire restaurant downtown has multiple private and semi-private options, including a semi-private space for 26 people seated, or rent out the garden patio with views of Shoal Creek for up to 24 people seated, with varying styles of meal service. Find similar private and semi-private dining options at parent company Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group’s other restaurants.

La Condesa

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The downtown modern Mexican restaurant’s subterranean dining room, the Flour House, the modern Mexican that seats 18, was built in the 1860s and has the bonus of being a historical landmark. Larger parties can look into second-floor Malverde, a fern-dotted event space that overlooks ACL Live at the Moody Theater, also in downtown Austin.

Justine's Secret House

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An entire house with chandeliers, velvet, a grassy backyard, and Victorian touches, the French restaurant’s completely separate East Austin “secret” event space pairs well with its French fare — perfect for an artistic fête.

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Justine’s Secret House.
Justine’s

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

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This historic (and supposedly haunted) downtown restaurant is convenient to many downtown landmarks for event purposes. Opt for the private Sunday House for parties up to 25, or reserve one of the patio areas, one with a barrel roof, for larger events. There’s also its wine cellar bar Kinfolk, which is available for up to 25 guests. The restaurant also custom-creates a buffet menu.

Murray’s Tavern

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The new East Austin tavern is the perfect setting for events with New York vibes and food in the city. The main dining room, the back room, and the alfresco bar Half Moon are available.

Il Brutto

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Share lasagne and pizza family-style (or go for a custom menu) at this East Austin Italian spot. The several configurations — bar/lounge, private dining room, patio, and entire restaurant — come with cocktail and food setups

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Inside Il Brutto.
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Juliet Italian Kitchen

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The Barton Springs Italian restaurant is a hotbed of private rooms. The Cantania Room in the back is soundproofed and features a hidden television screen. Find similar setups at its other two locations in the Arboretum and Georgetown.

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A private dining space at Juliet Italian Kitchen.
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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

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The Rainey Street bar and beer garden has a couple of options for event spaces, but the completely private basement can hold up to 100 seated guests and is the only place in the restaurant that serves liquor. Sample the cocktail menu, marvel at the custom wallpaper, and enjoy some sausages.

The elegant American restaurant in the Zilker neighborhood offers several private dining options. There’s the loungey bar space Cedar Tavern, which can accommodate up to 60 seated or 125 standing guests; the lush Study room, which can accommodate up to 40 seated guests; and the rooftop, which can accommodate up to 125 people.

The trendy East Austin Korean American restaurant has semi-private and private dining spaces, with room for up to 50 people seated.

Juniper

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The East Austin Northern Italian restaurant saves its second floor for private events, from seated dinners for up to 50 people to a party with room for up to 75 standing guests.

The maze-like East Austin Italian restaurants offers all sorts of options for semi-private and private dining purposes. There are two main dining rooms that can be combined to fit up to 60 guests; the 10-15-person dining room, the patio, etc.

Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

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The private dining room at Govalle Texas spot upholds the restaurant’s upscale rustic charm, and features a small bar and private restroom. The scenic outdoor patio can also be sectioned off for events.

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The private dining room at Jacoby’s.
Jacoby’s

Nomade Cocina y Raw Bar

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The Bouldin Creek Mexican seafood restaurant offers many semi- and full-private dining areas. There’s the indoor Casita with a raw bar for up to 30 seated guests, the covered alfresco Cantina for up to 28 seated guests, and the outdoor Garden with cabanas, all with various cocktail and food options.

Shore Raw Bar & Grill

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Out in West Oak Hill, this seafood restaurant’s private dining spaces include the main separate dining room with an art gallery and audio-visual capabilities, a private bar, and a boardroom.

Underdog

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The Bouldin Creek Korean American wine restaurant has three private dining options. There’s the 12-seat private dining room, the 20-standing wine shop, or the full-on restaurant for up to 120 people.

Vespaio

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At this South Congress Italian standby, the private dining room accommodates up to 18 and guests can enjoy the full classic menu.

Maie Day

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The Southern chophouse at the South Congress Hotel has a dining room for 30 seated guests with great views of the bustling neighborhood and family-style American food menus.

Long tables with chairs, yellow curtains with windows looking onto South Congress, a chandelier.
The private dining room of Maie Day.
Maie Day

1618 Asian Fusion

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The pan-Asian East Riverside restaurant is a great destination for larger group meals, which is also made easier by booking the 1618 VIP Room, which fits up to 18 guests and has projection capabilities.

Mattie’s at Green Pastures

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The classic Green Pastures restaurant in Bouldin Acres has several private dining room options, from the Table Royal room which can fit 16 people and offers its own dedicated entrance to the shaded alfresco Pavilion for larger groups.

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A room at Mattie’s.
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Jack Allen's Kitchen [Oak Hill]

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The Texas comfort food mini-chain has two private dining rooms for events and parties, the Creek Room for up to 18 guests and the Oak Room for up to 28, with the ability for various food and cocktail bar setups. Find similar options at its other locations across the Austin area.

LeRoy & Lewis [Restaurant]

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Thankfully, the Austin new-school food truck grew up with this full-on restaurant space in Garrison Park, which means there are actually areas for private and semi-private events and dining. There’s the dedicated event room, the bar, the patio, and more, with, yes, buffet-style smoked meats and sides.

Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar

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The far South Austin location of the gastropub restaurant has a private dining room (with a fireplace!) that seats up to 32 people. Enjoy gastropub fare from chef Amir Hajimaleki like poutine, burgers, deviled eggs, and more. Also find a nice second-floor private dining room at sibling bar Daisy at the same address.

Garbo's

Lobster roll party? The North Austin seafood restaurant has a private dining room with subtle nautical decor and a capacity for 26 seated guests.

Bulevar Mexican Kitchen

The Arboretum Mexican restaurant’s private dining options include the alfresco patio with nice views and fire and the indoor space, all with family-, buffet-, or appetizer-style food options available, with the ability to serve groups of 12 to over 200 people.

Saffron

The Northwest Hills Indian and Nepalese restaurant has a private dining room for large groups plus catering from its kitchen.

Chez Zee

With twinkle lights, eclectic art, and a very tempting dessert case, the West Austin American restaurant will certainly provide guests with a complete feast in multiple private and semi-private dining rooms. Parties of up to 60 can book a semi-private room in the restaurant, while groups of up to 150 can enjoy the Gallery with its own entrance, bar, and audio-visual systems.

Fonda San Miguel

With bright colors and delicious interior Mexican cuisine, the Allandale restaurant’s back dining room is the perfect venue for a lively party with capacities of 40 to 75 people.

Uchiko

The private rooms at the Rosedale Japanese restaurant provide not only some of Austin’s best dining but a full array of amenities (secure Wi-Fi, floral services, flat screen television, tasting menus, drinks) at the ready for any type of party. Find similar options at its sibling restaurants Uchi on South Lamar and Uchiba in downtown Austin.

L'Oca d'Oro

The Italian Mueller restaurant’s aptly named Pasta Room, where the restaurant’s curing, aging, and fermentation take place during the day, seats 12 guests around the counter-height table, while the more intimate Prima Room has a banquette table, and is separated from the restaurant with a barn door.

Bar Toti

This Cherrywood bar happens to be next door to big sibling spot Este and overseen by chef Fermín Núñez is available for full-on private dining through its intimate indoor space and pretty patio. Expect a Basque-style menu for up to 40 seated guests or 75 standing guests.

Jeffrey's

The fine-dining Clarksville restaurant’s white-tablecloth service (and mouth-watering steaks) are also available in a wine-cellar private dining room. The restaurant also offers the upstairs Apartment room, with family-style meals.

A restaurant dining room.
Jeffrey’s Napoleon Room.
Jeffrey’s

Olamaie

Marvel over the famed biscuits with any small gathering at this refined downtown Southern hotspot, where parties can be seated at the chef’s table, behind the curtained private room, or out on the pleasant outdoor patio.

A restaurant dining room.
Olamaie’s dining room.
Robert Lerma/Eater Austin

Nightcap

This late-night Clarksville spot, with a nice sweet and savory menu, has several private and semi-private dining options, including a dedicated room for up to 16 people; the outdoor sofa area for up to 20 people, or the entire yard for up to 100 people, alongside family- or buffet-style food options.

A restaurant dining room.
Nightcab’s dining room.
Nadia Chaudhury/Eater Austin

Prélude

The first phase of chef Mathew Peters’ ambitious luxury downtown hospitality headquarters includes this elegant high-end cocktail bar in a house building with plentiful semi-private and private dining rooms, ranging from 10 to 75 guests, with access to its snacks and drinks.

Bar Peached

The Clarksville Asian Southern restaurant’s got plentiful private dining areas. There’s the indoor Eastwood room for up to 42 seated or 60 standing people; the big backyard with an oak tree for up to 65 seated people or 110 standing, and more. And the restaurant company includes a whole catering branch so the food will be taken care of too.

Las Palomas

This hidden gem in Westlake (home of delicious margaritas and Austin’s best empanadas) has private and semi-private dining options for up to 40 people.

QI Austin: Modern Asian Kitchen

The higher-end downtown Chinese restaurant has a gorgeous private dining room for up to 14 people, complete with a television.

Private dining room with a long table, framed traditional Asian garments, red walls, and long fancy chandelier.
The private dining room at Qi
Qi Austin

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Walton's Fancy & Staple

The Instagram-ready Hideaway Room at the downtown deli can seat up to 30 people, and the cute details make it perfect for showers or birthdays.

Fixe

No surprise that the progressive Southern downtown restaurant has a few charming options for private gatherings. The well-appointed Parlour and small Boardroom can accommodate 12 and eight guests, respectively, while the more spacious boardroom is set up for presentations.

A restaurant’s private dining room is seen through open doors.
A private dining room at Fixe.
Robert Lerma/Eater Austin

Parkside

The downtown New American restaurant reopened this year, still offering its wonderful private event spaces. There’s the dedicated second-floor space with an alfresco patio and its own kitchen for up to 200 guests; and the first-floor private dining room, both accompanied with food and drinks.

Hestia

The dark, sleek live-fire restaurant downtown has multiple private and semi-private options, including a semi-private space for 26 people seated, or rent out the garden patio with views of Shoal Creek for up to 24 people seated, with varying styles of meal service. Find similar private and semi-private dining options at parent company Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group’s other restaurants.

La Condesa

The downtown modern Mexican restaurant’s subterranean dining room, the Flour House, the modern Mexican that seats 18, was built in the 1860s and has the bonus of being a historical landmark. Larger parties can look into second-floor Malverde, a fern-dotted event space that overlooks ACL Live at the Moody Theater, also in downtown Austin.

Justine's Secret House

An entire house with chandeliers, velvet, a grassy backyard, and Victorian touches, the French restaurant’s completely separate East Austin “secret” event space pairs well with its French fare — perfect for an artistic fête.

A restaurant dining room with small circle tables.
Justine’s Secret House.
Justine’s

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

This historic (and supposedly haunted) downtown restaurant is convenient to many downtown landmarks for event purposes. Opt for the private Sunday House for parties up to 25, or reserve one of the patio areas, one with a barrel roof, for larger events. There’s also its wine cellar bar Kinfolk, which is available for up to 25 guests. The restaurant also custom-creates a buffet menu.

Murray’s Tavern

The new East Austin tavern is the perfect setting for events with New York vibes and food in the city. The main dining room, the back room, and the alfresco bar Half Moon are available.

Il Brutto

Share lasagne and pizza family-style (or go for a custom menu) at this East Austin Italian spot. The several configurations — bar/lounge, private dining room, patio, and entire restaurant — come with cocktail and food setups

A restaurant dining room.
Inside Il Brutto.
Courtney Pierce/Eater Austin

Juliet Italian Kitchen

The Barton Springs Italian restaurant is a hotbed of private rooms. The Cantania Room in the back is soundproofed and features a hidden television screen. Find similar setups at its other two locations in the Arboretum and Georgetown.

A restaurant dining room.
A private dining space at Juliet Italian Kitchen.
Courtney Pierce/Eater Austin

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

The Rainey Street bar and beer garden has a couple of options for event spaces, but the completely private basement can hold up to 100 seated guests and is the only place in the restaurant that serves liquor. Sample the cocktail menu, marvel at the custom wallpaper, and enjoy some sausages.

Eberly

The elegant American restaurant in the Zilker neighborhood offers several private dining options. There’s the loungey bar space Cedar Tavern, which can accommodate up to 60 seated or 125 standing guests; the lush Study room, which can accommodate up to 40 seated guests; and the rooftop, which can accommodate up to 125 people.

Oseyo

The trendy East Austin Korean American restaurant has semi-private and private dining spaces, with room for up to 50 people seated.

Juniper

The East Austin Northern Italian restaurant saves its second floor for private events, from seated dinners for up to 50 people to a party with room for up to 75 standing guests.

Intero

The maze-like East Austin Italian restaurants offers all sorts of options for semi-private and private dining purposes. There are two main dining rooms that can be combined to fit up to 60 guests; the 10-15-person dining room, the patio, etc.

Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

The private dining room at Govalle Texas spot upholds the restaurant’s upscale rustic charm, and features a small bar and private restroom. The scenic outdoor patio can also be sectioned off for events.

A restaurant dining room.
The private dining room at Jacoby’s.
Jacoby’s

Nomade Cocina y Raw Bar

The Bouldin Creek Mexican seafood restaurant offers many semi- and full-private dining areas. There’s the indoor Casita with a raw bar for up to 30 seated guests, the covered alfresco Cantina for up to 28 seated guests, and the outdoor Garden with cabanas, all with various cocktail and food options.

Shore Raw Bar & Grill

Out in West Oak Hill, this seafood restaurant’s private dining spaces include the main separate dining room with an art gallery and audio-visual capabilities, a private bar, and a boardroom.

Underdog

The Bouldin Creek Korean American wine restaurant has three private dining options. There’s the 12-seat private dining room, the 20-standing wine shop, or the full-on restaurant for up to 120 people.

Vespaio

At this South Congress Italian standby, the private dining room accommodates up to 18 and guests can enjoy the full classic menu.

Maie Day

The Southern chophouse at the South Congress Hotel has a dining room for 30 seated guests with great views of the bustling neighborhood and family-style American food menus.

Long tables with chairs, yellow curtains with windows looking onto South Congress, a chandelier.
The private dining room of Maie Day.
Maie Day

1618 Asian Fusion

The pan-Asian East Riverside restaurant is a great destination for larger group meals, which is also made easier by booking the 1618 VIP Room, which fits up to 18 guests and has projection capabilities.

Mattie’s at Green Pastures

The classic Green Pastures restaurant in Bouldin Acres has several private dining room options, from the Table Royal room which can fit 16 people and offers its own dedicated entrance to the shaded alfresco Pavilion for larger groups.

A bar room.
A room at Mattie’s.
Robert Lerma/Eater Austin

Jack Allen's Kitchen [Oak Hill]

The Texas comfort food mini-chain has two private dining rooms for events and parties, the Creek Room for up to 18 guests and the Oak Room for up to 28, with the ability for various food and cocktail bar setups. Find similar options at its other locations across the Austin area.

LeRoy & Lewis [Restaurant]

Thankfully, the Austin new-school food truck grew up with this full-on restaurant space in Garrison Park, which means there are actually areas for private and semi-private events and dining. There’s the dedicated event room, the bar, the patio, and more, with, yes, buffet-style smoked meats and sides.

Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar

The far South Austin location of the gastropub restaurant has a private dining room (with a fireplace!) that seats up to 32 people. Enjoy gastropub fare from chef Amir Hajimaleki like poutine, burgers, deviled eggs, and more. Also find a nice second-floor private dining room at sibling bar Daisy at the same address.

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