Private dining, but better

Engaging Private Dining Events in San Francisco

Your group deserves more than a private dining room. Avital turns dinner into an experience with hands-on activities and expert hosting at SF’s best restaurants. All you have to do is show up.

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Private Dining, Solved by Avital

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Ahh! Why is private dining pricing so dang confusing?
One simple per-person price ✓
Venue, hosting, activities, food, and beverages, all included. No surprise fees at the end.
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Traditional dinners are boring. I want something different.
Your meal and activity, all-in-one ✓
Dining with hands-on activities built in. Your guests are participants, not just diners.
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My to-do list is so long. I don’t have time to plan this.
We handle everything ✓
We find the venue, handle dietary restrictions, and run the whole event. You show up and enjoy!

Your Private Dining Event, Now Interactive

For our Interactive Meal & Interactive Mingling Hour, we take over a private or semi-private dining room at one of SF’s best restaurants and turn it into a hosted, interactive experience. You get the food, drinks, and ambiance of a great restaurant, plus activities and an expert host who runs the whole event.

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what's included

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Expert Avital Emcee Host

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Hands-On Activities

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Food & Beverages

activity examples

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Hands-On Cocktail Making
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Dining in the Dark
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Nostalgic Snack Pairings
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Flavor Tripping
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Audio Lollipop
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SF Foodie Trivia with Quirky Prizes
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Smell Like a Sommelier
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Water Tasting Bar
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Pop Rocks Blending
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Company Remarks

Hosted at the Best Restaurants in SF

We partner with the best of the best for our Interactive Meal & Interactive Mingling Hour. Think Michelin-recognized kitchens in FiDi to James Beard nominees in the Mission. Every venue is hand-picked for private dining that feels like a real night out, not a stuffy banquet room.

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Ernest

Market driven menu with intense global flavors from this Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant

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Prelude

Sophisticated Southern fine dining at this new Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant

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E&O Kitchen and Bar

Modern Asian oasis with Asian-fusion and specialty cocktails good for large groups/

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1601 Bar & Kitchen

Upscale and minimalist with Sri Lankan flavors and French culinary techniques awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand

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Osmanthus Dim Sum

Quirky and relaxed lounge with handcrafted dim sum and Pan-Asian staples

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China Live

Captivating with sleek, industrial finishes, serving seasonal and sustainable multi-course Chinese

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Gola

Authentic, fresh Tunisian cuisine

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Comstock Saloon

Historic institution; Upscale dishes meet American comfort

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Beretta

Upscale contemporary Italian comfort food at trendy joint

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Lolinda

Argentinean steakhouse meets Californian fare, rated best steakhouse by Infatuation, OpenTable and Thrillist

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Bar Sprezzatura

Venetian inspired Italian bites and homemade pastas with private patio space 

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Mister Jiu’s

East-meets-West with high-end Chinese cuisine with a California accent

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Park Tavern

Trendy and creative bistro eats helmed by celebrity chef, Jonathan Waxman, and SF culinary giant, Jennifer Puccio.

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Corzetti

Coastal Italian dishes with modern twist by female chef 

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Delarosa

Rustic homestyle Roman dishes at casual and inviting neighborhood joint 

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Flores

Michelin Bib Gourmand Mexican in buzzy and modern setting 

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Starbelly

California neighborhood cafe food with “Top 10 Patio” from SF Magazine

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R&G Lounge 

Market-driven authentic Chinese flavors named Best Chinese in SF by Eater, Condé Nast, Timeout, Gayot, SF Chronicle, and more

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Custom Venue

Looking for a certain cuisine or location? We’ll onboard a new, custom venue, just for your event

I was getting compliments left and right for planning and picking it but Avital did all of the heavy lifting!”

 

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Torez R.

“OMG!! So much fun!! Would book this again without hesitation. I was hosting clients and [the Avital host] made this super smooth.

 

Jacqueline G.

“Amazing experience and food! I loved everything about it, the ambience, the people, the food, all 10/10.

 

Elizabeth I.

How to Book

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1: Explore Packages

Download the proposal to view team building packages in San Francisco. Still have questions? Schedule a call with your Culinary Curator.

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2: Start Your Booking

Submit your event details to get started. Your Culinary Curator will be in touch shortly to confirm availability and to answer any questions.

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3: Show Up & Enjoy

Then you’ll finalize your event details, like updating your headcount and gathering dietary restrictions. During the event, your Avital Host will take care of everything, so you can sit back and enjoy!

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SF Private Dining Room Database

We’ve done the research for you and compiled a database of over 101 private dining rooms, complete with per person pricing, capacity, and restaurants’ private dining brochures. It’s the ultimate, time-saving guide for booking private dining rooms.

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San Francisco Private Dining Resources

Still hungry for more? Explore our San Francisco Private Dining Guide or select one of the articles below.