Houston’s cheap private dining venues are just what you need to keep things personal, stylish, and wallet-friendly. Think cool pubs with function rooms in Montrose or restaurants with private rooms in the Heights with customizable packages, and entertainment options that let you celebrate in style. Plus, with delicious food and a cool atmosphere, your guests will love every second of the experience. Browse our top picks of affordable dining spaces in Houston, and book your favorite!
In Houston, prices of cheap private dining venues average $50 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Houston, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
From $20 | to $65 | per person |
From $2000 | to $3800 | minimum spend per event |
From $95 | to $200 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
Interior at Velvet Oak Tavern
in Greenway / Upper Kirby Area - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘I would definitely recommend this venue to others.’
Entire Venue at The 77
in Gulfton - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The space, the food the service. I will definitely be renting this out again!’
Private Dining Area at VinSanto
in Memorial - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent wine bar great place for a private event.’
You'll find cheap private dining venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Houston, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
Small cheap private dining venues | up to 40 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
Medium cheap private dining venues | between 55 and 100 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
Large cheap private dining venues | over 115 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
You can find everything from inexpensive restaurants with private rooms like The Green Room in Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, which accommodates 50 people for a small family dinner, to larger dining spaces like Cutten Kitchen in Northcliffe, which can hold up to 200 guests for corporate events.
Montrose is a favorite area for eclectic affordable venues like Boheme on Westheimer Road offering a casual but stylish setting. It's perfect if you want to be near the busy nightlife and the iconic Menil Collection museum. Midtown is another popular area, just minutes from downtown, offering easy access to the light rail and private bars like Emma's Kitchen, which provide a chic yet relaxed dining experience. Memorial, located west of Downtown near Memorial Park, offers a more serene, upscale experience. With versatile dining spaces like VinSanto and Ninfa's Memorial, it's great for a quieter, elegant dinner party near the city's largest parks.