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Private Dining Menu

How to Create Your Private Dinner

Your private dinner is personally planned around your occasion, guest count, and menu preferences. Explore the selections below, then check availability to receive a personalized menu and complete event proposal before reserving your date.​

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Menu Enhancements

Certain premium selections, including USDA Prime beef, lobster, specialty seafood and caviar, carry an additional menu enhancement charge due to the higher cost of these ingredients. Menu enhancement charges are in addition to the base per-person price.

Events outside San Antonio are subject to a $1.50-per-mile travel charge, calculated round trip.

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*(there are additional staff fees that are based off of total guest count)

Dietary accommodations: Fully vegan & vegetarian menus are not currently offered.

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Private Chef Menu San Antonio | Chef Mark Powers | USDA Prime Steaks & Fine Dining


APPETIZERS


TRUFFLE RISOTTO WITH COLOSSAL SHRIMP
creamy risotto with truffle oil, colossal shrimp, and parmigiano-reggiano cheese. chardonnay.

Popular
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
panko-crusted jumbo lump crab, grain mustard aioli, and basil oil. sauvignon blanc.

SHRIMP & GRITS
buttered colossal shrimp, creamy sharp cheddar grits, bacon, and a rich dark roux sauce with red bell peppers, scallions, and andouille sausage.

COLOSSAL SHRIMP & LIME-SCENTED CORN
colossal shrimp, sautéed sweet corn scented with lime, and lemon-brown butter sauce.



CAVIAR SERVICE


PREMIUM CAVIAR
premium caviar served with traditional blini, crème fraîche, and fresh chives. $75 per-guest enhancement. champagne. available as an enhancement to any private dining experience.



SOUPS & SALADS


LOBSTER BISQUE
rich sautéed lobster in butter, velvety smooth creamy sherry broth, mexican cream, toasted pepitas, and chives.

*CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
little gem lettuce, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing. (*contains raw egg).
*CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

STEAKHOUSE WEDGE SALAD
iceberg wedge, bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes, chives, and creamy garlic blue cheese dressing.
STEAKHOUSE WEDGE SALAD

FIELD GREEN SALAD
mesclun mix, asian pears, candied pecans, blue cheese, and honey balsamic dressing.
FIELD GREEN SALAD

SHAVED FENNEL & ARUGULA SALAD
shaved fennel, arugula, grapefruit, orange, walnuts, blue cheese, and citrus vinaigrette.

STEAKHOUSE CHOP SALAD
romaine, radicchio, bacon, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese, garlic croutons, and creamy garlic dressing.



STEAK OPTIONS


STEAK DIANE (CLASSIC FRENCH DISH, FLAMED WITH COGNAC)
pan roasted 6 oz. usda prime filet, au gratin potatoes, watercress salad, and peppercorn brandy cream sauce. pinot noir.

STEAK AU POIVRE
pepper crusted 6 oz prime filet, peppercorn brandy cream sauce, au gratin potatoes, and watercress salad.

PRIME NEW YORK STRIP
pan seared usda prime new york strip, au gratin potatoes, and peppercorn brandy cream sauce. merlot.

PRIME SURF & TURF
6 oz. usda prime filet mignon, colosso shrimp, robuchon mashed potatoes, and sauce béarnaise. pinot noir.



RESERVE CUTS
reserve cuts are available in limited quantities and subject to market availability. a grill is required.

Popular
USDA PRIME TOMAHAWK RIBEYE*
grilled usda prime tomahawk ribeye, oven roasted yukon gold potatoes with garlic and parsley, and chimichurri sauce. (grill required, served medium rare and sliced for service). please note, this item is highly allocated, availability is extremely limited*. cabernet sauvignon.

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USDA PRIME PORTERHOUSE
grilled 38 oz. usda prime porterhouse, robuchon mashed potatoes, and sauce béarnaise. (grill required, served medium rare and sliced for service). malbec.

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USDA PRIME CÔTE DE BOEUF (SERVES 2 GUESTS)
32 oz bone-in usda prime ribeye, pomme frites, and béarnaise sauce. (grill required, served medium rare and sliced for service). cabernet sauvignon.



SIGNATURE DINING EXPERIENCES
curated menus for parties of four or more.



THE COMPLETE WAGYU TOMAHAWK EXPERIENCE*
1. steakhouse wedge salad with creamy garlic bleu cheese dressing. 2. grilled usda wagyu tomahawk, robuchon mashed potatoes, chimichurri sauce. 3. guittard chocolate mousse. 4. grand marnier chocolate truffles. *please note, limited availability, needs minimum 3 weeks advance notice-not guaranteed, grill required. $275.



CHATEAUBRIAND
1. little gem caesar salad (contains raw egg and anchovies). 2. usda prime chateaubriand, cooked medium rare and sliced, watercress salad, duchess potatoes with sauce béarnaise. 3. classic crème brûlée dessert. 4. grand marnier chocolate truffles. $250.



PRIME RIB DINNER
1. steakhouse chopped salad. 2. usda prime rib, slow roasted to perfection. 3. truffle oil robuchon mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, horseradish cream. 3. crêpes suzette dessert. 4. grand marnier chocolate truffles. $225.



STEAK, RESERVE CUTS & SEAFOOD ENHANCEMENTS.


Popular
JUMBO LUMP CRAB
add jumbo lump crab to your entrée.

Popular
LOBSTER
add butter poached lobster to your entrée.

Popular
CAVIAR
add caviar to your entrée.



PREMIUM SEAFOOD


PAN SEARED ROASTED SEA BASS
pan seared sea bass, truffled robuchon mashed potatoes, and basil oil drizzle and citrus brown butter sauce. chardonnay.

OVEN ROASTED SALMON
oven roasted salmon, sauteed baby spinach, caramelized shallots, and crispy bacon. pinot noir.

COLOSSAL GARLIC PEPPER SHRIMP
colossal shrimp, garlic, cauliflower puree, basil oil, and orange brown butter sauce.



STEAKHOUSE ACCOMPANIMENTS


TRUFFLE ROBUCHON MASHED POTATOES
silky yukon gold mashed potatoes with white truffle oil, creamy and delicious.

DUCHESSE POTATOES
mashed yukon gold potatoes, chives, butter, piped, and baked to perfection.

AU GRATIN POTATOES
yukon gold potatoes, shallots, thyme, cream, butter, topped with gruyere cheese.

LOBSTER MAC-N-CHEESE
sharp cheddar and gruyère mac-n-cheese with lobster and bacon.

TRUFFLE MAC-N-CHEESE
truffle oil infused mac-n-cheese using sharp cheddar, gruyère cheeses topped with crispy bacon and buttered panko bread crumbs.

CREAMED SPINACH
spinach, onions, nutmeg, cream cheese, gruyere cheese and parmesan cheese.

SAUTÉED CREMINI MUSHROOMS
pan roasted with shallots and vermouth.

BUTTERED ASPARAGUS
sautéed with butter and lemon zest.

POMMES ANNA
thinly sliced yukon gold potatoes layered in butter and cooked to crispy perfection with chives.

MUSHY ZUCCHINI
slow cooked zucchini slices in garlic and butter-heavenly!

CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
yukon gold mashed potatoes with butter and cream finished with garlic and sprinkled with chives.



DESSERTS


CRÈME BRÛLÉE
classic french custard, raspberries.

CRÈME CARAMEL
classic french custard drizzled with caramel sauce and fresh raspberries.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
guittard dark chocolate, fresh raspberries, maldon sea salt, mint garnish.

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
guittard white chocolate, fresh raspberries, mint.

BANANAS FOSTER (NEW ORLEANS ORIGINAL)
151 rum flamed bananas, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream, toasted almonds.

CRÊPES SUZETTE (THE TRUE FRENCH CLASSIC)
crêpes, orange juice, orange zest, flamed grand marnier caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream.

FRESH BERRIES WITH CRÈME ANGLAISE
strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, grand marnier crème anglaise.

TIRAMISU "PICK ME UP"
espresso soaked ladyfingers, grand marnier mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder.

Appetizers
Steaks
Prix Fixe
Enhancements
Seafood
Desserts

Tell me your preferred date, guest count, and selections. I will confirm availability and help finalize your menu.

Education & Professional certifications:

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​30+ Years of Culinary Experience · New England Culinary Institute Graduate · WSET Level II · Italian Cuisine Certification

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Chef Mark Powers

Private Chef | San Antonio & The Texas Hill Country
Curated private dining experiences for discerning hosts who value exceptional cuisine, gracious hospitality, and unforgettable evenings. Chef Mark Powers LLC

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