Local Spots Offering Private Dining & At-Home Experiences for Graduation
Graduation season is in full swing and acclaimed local spots are offering elevated, curated experiences fit for celebrating the milestone.
From private buyouts to chef-curated at-home dining experiences, each offering is designed to create a memorable celebration.
Ácenar HotMex & Coolbar
Nestled along the San Antonio River Walk, the Mexican contemporary restaurant is now booking private dining experiences for graduation gatherings of all sizes. The eatery offers three event spaces fit for intimate dinners, family celebrations, and larger receptions.
– The Mezzanine – Seats up to 28 guests
– The Abajo Room – Ideal for large celebrations and receptions, with optional patio expansion
– The Arriba Room – Seats up to 56 guests and includes A/V capabilities
For private dining inquiries and availability, guests can visit Ácenar’s website HERE.
Location:
146 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-2362
HOURS
Sun – Mon: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tues – Thur: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri-Sat: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Clementine
James Beard semifinalist Chef John Russ and Pastry Chef Elise Russ are bringing Clementine beyond the walls of the celebrated Castle Hills eatery with its @Home program. The experience features customized, seasonal menus prepared directly in guests’ homes, creating an elevated yet stress-free way for families to celebrate recent grads.
Guests can also enhance the experience with interactive cooking classes and culinary demonstrations led by the acclaimed chef duo. For more information about Clementine’s intimate culinary experiences, visit the restaurant’s website HERE.
Location:
2195 Northwest Military Highway, Castle Hills, TX 78213
(210) 503-5121
HOURS
Tues – Sat: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Maverick Texas Brasserie
Tucked into San Antonio’s Southtown district, Maverick Texas Brasserie offers an elevated setting for graduation dinners, blending French technique with Texas hospitality. From intimate gatherings to larger celebratory meals, the chef-driven restaurant features multiple private event spaces alongside customizable dining experiences curated by Executive Chef Edward Ebert and his team.
For private dining inquiries and availability, guests can visit Maverick Texas Brasserie’s website HERE.
Location:
710 S St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 973-6050
HOURS
Mon – Thur: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fri – Sat: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Los Barrios Family Restaurants
Across all three locations — Los Barrios, Viola’s Ventanas, and La Hacienda de Los Barrios — Los Barrios Family Restaurants is simplifying graduation celebrations with family meal packs fit for gatherings of four to 25 guests. Offerings include botana and enchilada platters, fajita meals, carne asada packages, and optional gallon margaritas or sangria to keep the celebration going. More information is available on the group’s website HERE.
Locations:
Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant
4223 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 732-6017
La Hacienda de Los Barrios
18747 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78259
(210) 497-8000
Viola’s Ventanas
9660 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 684-9660
HOURS
Sun – Thurs: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri & Sat: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar
Southtown staple Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar is inviting families to celebrate graduation season rooftop-side with skyline views, contemporary Mexican cuisine, and family-style favorites. Guests can keep gatherings relaxed with Rosario’s family meal packages or toast recent grads upstairs at the restaurant’s lively rooftop bar, offering a vibrant setting for post-ceremony celebrations and group gatherings.
More information on Rosario’s family meals and dining offerings is available on the restaurant’s website HERE.
Location:
722 S St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-1806
HOURS
Mon.: Closed
Tue. – Sun.: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
