Everything is bigger in Texas, and at this Texas-focused restaurant, that rings especially true for its private dining space. Deemed the Party Barn, Haywire’s newly opened rustic yet sophisticated private dining space spans over 2,000 square feet, with room for 100 seated guests. Diners can take advantage of the fall feather at the indoor-outdoor bar that seats 18 or the outdoor courtyard with firepits that accommodates up to 60 people. The menu features sharable plates like lump crab dip and fried green tomatoes, plus Lone Star State-inspired dishes like chicken-fried steak, roasted garlic-stuffed filet, and blackened catfish & Gulf shrimp served with andouille butter and roasted Cajun corn. Don’t miss out on the Judd Old Fashioned. Made with Haywire’s hand-selected barrel Balcones Single Malt Whiskey, simple syrup, peach bitters, and spiced pecans, this spiffy cocktail is smoked tableside.

Located at the Galleria shopping mall, Musaafer transports diners to India with its 10,000-square-foot space adorned with vibrant decor and cultural artifacts. The private dining areas include the 35-seat Traveler’s Room, which immerses diners in a market-like ambiance, complete with towering brass sculptures and intricate wooden colonnades. Diners can pair India-inspired cocktails with unique flavors and presentations from India’s 29 states, including nihari (lamb shank), black sesame miso cod, and butter chicken made three ways.

Rumi’s Kitchen debuted in October in the mixed-used development on Post Oak, marking the fifth U.S. location of the upscale Persian restaurant, which serves eye-catching dishes of jeweled rice, kabobs, and sides. Equally as stunning is the decor and the private dining area. Accommodating up to 40 people, the room’s skylight and floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light, and though closed off, there’s plenty of glimpses into its bustling main area.

Tony’s has set the standard for fine dining in Houston for decades. The iconic restaurant in Greenway Plaza offers multiple private dining spaces to suit different event sizes. The San Remo Room, featuring modern art and ample natural light, seats up to 100 diners, while the intimate Wine Library, adorned with a custom Murano chandelier, accommodates up to 12. Diners can savor classic Italian dishes like butternut squash-filled pansoti, pink peppercorn and fennel-dusted breast, and salt-baked snapper served tableside with a fiery show.

Experience the secluded yet intimate private dining room of this modern Cajun-Creole restaurant, making for the perfect hideaway for a special affair. Washed in light hues of green with a textured wall with a whimsical wildflower pattern, the charming Garden Room can seat up to 24 people to enjoy chef Drake Leonards’ seasonally inspired menu featuring Drew’s Smoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo or the shrimp etouffee. Larger groups can enjoy the fresh fall air on the covered patio, which seats up to 40 or opt for a full restaurant buyout for the most exclusive experience.

At State of Grace, there are options. Diners looking for a more traditional sit-down dinner can opt for a full restaurant buyout that seats 200 or the stunning private dining room, which seats 26 in an elegant curtained room ornate with sparkling chandeliers. Those looking for a more lively atmosphere will feel at home in the room that hosts the marble-top oyster bar as its centerpiece. Diners can mingle over a menu of hors d’oeuvres like Gulf crab beignets, hearth-roasted octopus skewers, and oysters served in myriad ways.

Chef Aaron Bludorn’s elegantly understated seafood restaurant in Rice Village is the ideal setting for any gathering. Tucked behind the bar, this secluded and sleek space seats up to 40 and features a striking mural by Austin artist Emily Eisenhart that evokes the sea and waves — appropriate, seeing as though chef Jerrod Zifchak dishes out excellent versions of seafood gumbo, a grouper sandwich, squid ink linguine, barbecue shrimp, and Dover sole meunière.

Make the sophisticated, Israeli-influenced steakhouse your next destination for a celebration with family and friends. Indulge in premium dry-aged signature steaks, Middle Eastern-influenced appetizers, creative cocktails, and the extensive wine list in the comfort and charm of the elegantly appointed private dining room that seats up to 22 people.

At this ritzy River Oaks restaurant, diners can fuel their next gathering with Italian dishes like truffle cheese ravioli, cacio e pepe salad, lobster pizza, and black truffle pasta. For an intimate experience, the chef’s table seats up to 12 diners, while the Family Table, the heart of the dining room, offers a more casual, semi-private locale for up to 14 people. Larger parties can dine in the wine cellar, which accommodates 36 seated or 60 for a cocktail-style party. The year-round patio, with room for 60, is also a charming space that gives views of West Gray Street.

Turner’s Cut, a lavish steakhouse in Montrose’s Autry Park, provides several private dining options for those looking for the most luxurious experience. The Peacock Room seats 30 diners in vibrant surroundings, while the wine cellar offers an intimate dining experience just for two, where diners are surrounded by more than 2,000 bottles but with full glimpses into the restaurant. Anywhere you dine, expect offerings of rare cuts of meat from America and Japan, live music, creative cocktails, and Turner’s signature tableside martini cart.

Chef Travis McShane’s Italian and Mediterranean spot may be a “neighborhood restaurant,” but it’s also a stunning backdrop for any gathering, big or small. Choose from different areas of the restaurant, like the semi-private area in the dining room that seats 16 and offers views into the bustling open kitchen, or the Greenhouse Room, which is outfitted with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the patio that bring the outside. For fair weather days, take advantage of the rosy-colored, picturesque patio that accommodates up to 40. Enjoy signature dishes such as the iconic roasted half chicken with lemon and salsa verde, seasonal gnocchi, and various pizzas made in-house.

When searching for a crowd-pleasing restaurant for a private event, Candente should be at the top of the list. This top-notch Tex-Mex restaurant dishes out favorites like brisket enchiladas, fajitas, and a variety of margaritas, and offers a spacious dining room that seats 100 people. Diners can also customize the experience with seated dinners, buffets, and satellite bars.

Sister to the Michelin-starred restaurants of the same name in New York and Miami, Le Jardinier combines modern French cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients in artworthy plates. Its two private rooms offer elegant settings for events: The Isabel Brown Wilson Room features floor-to-ceiling windows and seating for up to 60 diners, while the Kinder Private Room accommodates more intimate gatherings of up to 20. Seasonal dishes include roasted Heritage chicken, Dover sole that’s dripping in beurre blanc, and a delightful chilled corn veloute, all of which are complemented by a curated wine list.

A Houston institution, Brennan’s of Houston brings the spirit of New Orleans to Midtown with its elegant Texas Creole cuisine, including dishes like turtle soup and Gulf fish Pontchartrain. Private dining options range from the cozy Little Room for 16 diners to Brennan’s Ballroom, which holds up to 130 diners and resembles a classic New Orleans carriage house. Diners can also reserve the wine room or take the experience outside to the charming courtyard, which features shaded oak trees and a striking fountain.

This modern and elegant Downtown steakhouse is in a two-story building encompassing floor-to-ceiling windows, an open kitchen, and an eye-catching installation of over 5,000 bronze rods hanging above the main dining area. Its second floor is dedicated to private dining spaces that can be customized to serve up to 88 people. Every detail is thought out to make any event an exclusive experience, including a designated bar, lounge, and kitchen. Diners can celebrate any occasion with chef Troy Guard’s menu of innovative and playful steakhouse fare.