Host a client dinner, milestone celebration, or rehearsal meal at Geraldine’s, the restaurant and live music venue inside Hotel Van Zandt. Expect Modern Mexican Cuisine with Southern Influence, well-made cocktails, and polished support from the events team.
A Table of Your Own
Steel-framed glass partitions create intimate pods inside the dining room, with raised wooden platforms, cognac leather seating, reclaimed wood overhead, and Edison light throughout.
Private dining spans five rooms at Geraldine’s: the Chef’s Room seats up to 20, the Skyline Room and Geraldine’s Patio each seat up to 24, the Writer’s Lounge up to 36, and the LBJ Dining Room up to 44. Each room is reserved exclusively for your group.
Small Gatherings, Properly Hosted
From a 13-person client dinner or corporate dinner to a rehearsal dinner, birthday, anniversary, or holiday table seating up to 44, Geraldine’s gives groups a room of their own without losing the energy of the restaurant. Live music runs Thursday through Sunday, with performance sets from 9:00pm to 10:30pm.
Heritage on Every Plate
Executive Chef Sergio Ledesma’s menus bring Modern Mexican Cuisine with Southern Influence to the table: Wagyu Beef Cheek in mole negro, Lamb Barbacoa with salsa borracha, fresh tortillas, and Chocolate Tamal with chilate ice cream. Groups pre-select courses, with dietary needs handled in advance.
Pump up The Jam Before You Sit Down
Start with a standing reception, cocktails from the bar, and canapés such as Scallop Tostadas, Lamb Barbacoa Pellizcada, and Street Sliders before the seated meal begins.
Consider It on the Menu
Send your date, group size, and occasion. The events team will guide menu selection, timing, dietary needs, and beverage pairings. Dinner menus require at least 72 hours’ notice.
Well, Bless Your Heart. Here Are Some Answers.
What occasions does private dining at Geraldine’s work for?
Corporate dinners, client dinners, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, anniversaries, and other group celebrations. The events team will confirm the best setup for your group.
What is the capacity of each private dining room at Geraldine’s?
Geraldine’s has 5 private dining rooms, each reserved exclusively for your group. Chef’s Room up to 20, Skyline Room up to 24, Geraldine’s Patio up to 24, Writer’s Lounge up to 36 and LBJ Dining Room seats up to 44.
How do I book private dining?
Submit an inquiry using the Start Planning button or call the events team directly. Dinner menus require a minimum 72-hour advance reservation.
Can menus be adapted for dietary restrictions?
Yes. Share any allergies or dietary needs with your event services manager in advance, and the kitchen accommodates where possible.
Is live music available during private dining?
Geraldine’s hosts live music Thursday through Sunday nights, with performance sets from 9:00pm to 10:30pm. Ask the events team to time your dinner around a live set.
What is the difference between the glass-partitioned section and the semi-private pods?
The pods offer a more enclosed feel inside the dining room. The semi-private section works better for longer tables that still want the restaurant’s energy nearby.
Heritage Flavors, Reborn for Your Table.
The famed guinea fowl watches the door. Your table is already set.