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Private Dining & Events in Alamo Heights

Gather Around the Table at The Barn Door

Big Moments Deserve Bigger Meals

For over 70 years, The Barn Door has been a place where families, friends, and businesses come together to celebrate life’s moments, big and small. From intimate dinners to large-scale receptions, we offer private dining spaces that blend classic Texas hospitality with hearty, homestyle meals.

Whether you're planning a business breakfast, rehearsal dinner, anniversary, or company party, we’ve got a room and menu just right for your group. With room for up to 300 guests, we'll make sure everyone feels right at home.

Guests in the Fireplace Room at The Barn Door
Table set up for a celebration at The Barn Door

A Room for Every Reason to Celebrate

Whether you're planning a business luncheon, birthday dinner, wedding rehearsal, or retirement party, The Barn Door has a private space to match your group size and vibe. Each room offers its own charm - from cozy and quiet to open and lively - with the kind of Texas-style hospitality we’ve been known for since 1953.

We do our best to place your group in the room that fits you best. Please note that we may adjust your room assignment based on final guest count to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone.

Here’s a look at our available private rooms:

The Wine Room

Seats up to 15 guests
Tucked away and intimate, this is the perfect setting for small gatherings, family dinners, or private business meals.

The Fireplace Room

Seats up to 30 guests
Warm and welcoming, this space is ideal for rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, or medium-sized groups looking for a little extra comfort.

The History Room

Seats up to 60 guests
Filled with the charm of Texas past, this spacious room is perfect for large family events, retirement dinners, or business functions that call for a memorable meal and plenty of elbow room.

The North 40 Room

Seats up to 120 guests or up to 200 reception-style
Our largest & most flexible private space, the North 40 is built for big moments. Whether you're hosting a full-scale banquet or a casual cocktail-style reception, this room delivers with plenty of space to celebrate.

Built-for-You Banquet Menus

We offer four flexible menu options to fit any occasion

Appetizer Selections

$4.25 per person, per item (minimum of 5 selections if choosing appetizers only). Jumbo Gulf Shrimp and Beef Tenderloin available by the pound (market price)

Breakfast or Brunch

Available Wednesday–Friday, 7:00–10:00 AM. Contentential and Buffet options available.

Plated Lunch

Available Wednesday–Friday, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Entrée pricing ranges from $20.94 to $24.70 per person.

Plated Dinner

Perfect for evening celebrations. Same entrée selection guidelines as lunch. Includes a dinner salad, baked potato with all the fixings, fresh rolls, and iced tea.

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PRIVATE DINING MENUS

Event Policies & Booking

All private events require a $120 room fee
Pre-set menus are required and must be confirmed in advance
No separate checks for parties of 10 or more at lunch or 30 or more at dinner
Microphones and podiums are available at no charge
No bookings on major holidays

Call us at 210-824-0116, fill out our form, or email barndoorbanquets@gmail.com to check availability and reserve your room

Host Your Next Event With Us

For generations, The Barn Door has been San Antonio’s go-to spot for celebrations big and small. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, company luncheon, wedding rehearsal, anniversary, or a holiday gathering with friends, our private dining spaces offer the perfect setting.

We’ve got the rooms, the menus, and the service to make your event easy to plan and impossible to forget. Our team will help you choose the right space, create a custom menu that fits your group and budget, and handle the details so you can sit back and enjoy the day.

Located right in the heart of Alamo Heights, The Barn Door offers a classic steakhouse event venue with plenty of parking, flexible room sizes, and a menu full of crowd-pleasing favorites.

Because at The Barn Door, every event comes with a side of true Texas hospitality.

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