Dinner Party Venues for Rent in San Diego, CA

Booking costs of dinner party venues average $3000 minimum spend per event. 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 San Diego, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:

You'll find dinner party 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 San Diego, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):

These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central San Diego, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Event Space at Miracle Potion on 690 West B Street - 0.3 mi from center.
  Venue said: The area is accessible by stairs only and above an operating coffee shop and cafe with a shared restroom.
• Event Room at Operacaffe on 835 Fourth Avenue - 0.3 mi from center.
  Venue said: But what if I told you that this iconic Italian eatery also has a great venue for parties, weddings and other events? If you are looking for a great Italian restaurant in the city, look no further than this iconic eatery.
• Upstairs at King and Queen Cantina on 1490 Kettner Boulevard - 0.4 mi from center.
  Venue said: The Upstairs is a colorful space with a capacity of 30 people. There are various seating options available, from dining style to bar style. This space will be fit for a party, dining with friends or family, or a gathering...

You can hire private dining rooms, rooftop lounges, full restaurant buyouts, and bar-style venues with banquet seating style. Some places, like those in Carmel Valley or the Gaslamp Quarter, specialize in group dining experiences with fixed per-person rates, while others operate on hire fees or minimum spend arrangements.

Your hire fee could cover private use of the space, tables and seating, and sometimes AV equipment or basic staff service. For event packages, venues often include a set menu, soft drinks, and sometimes wine pairings or cocktails. Minimum spend options typically give you full flexibility on food and drink choices up to your spend limit.

Absolutely. San Diego has many venues that are perfect for smaller dinner parties, including private dining rooms and cozy bar spaces designed for groups of 20 or fewer. Places like Key and Cleaver in Fairmont Village or Alchemy-Choose Thy Poison in Barrio Logan specialise in private gatherings and have per-person pricing that can be much more affordable than larger venue hires, starting around $13 to $65 per guest. You’ll still get a dedicated space, often with custom menu options.