The largest food show in the Southwest
The 2025 Texas Restaurant Show in Houston shattered expectations, achieving a 20% surge in attendance and reaffirming its status as the Southwest’s premier foodservice event.
Over two action-packed days at the George R. Brown Convention Center, thousands of restaurant owners, chefs, and hospitality professionals explored 500+ cutting-edge exhibits, engaged in expert-led education sessions, and ignited new business opportunities.
Powered by its presenting sponsor “Eat Local. Eat Often.”, the show served as a launchpad for innovation, connection, and inspiration—celebrating the strength, creativity, and future of Texas’ dynamic restaurant industry. This year’s growth signals more than just numbers—it reflects a thriving community that’s hungry for progress and ready to lead.
Join us in San Antonio in 2026 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center - July 12 & 13, 2026.
Who Should Attend
If you’re shaping the future of foodservice, bars, or nightlife in Texas, this show is built for you. The Texas Restaurant Show brings together the leaders who run it, grow it, and elevate it.
Restaurant Owners and Operators
Independent restaurants, multi-unit brands, franchises, and everything in between. Discover Texas-sized opportunities to streamline operations, boost margins, and stay ahead in a highly competitive market.
Bar, Nightclub, and Beverage Leaders
Bar owners, bar managers, beverage directors, hotel bar managers, and entertainment venue operators. Explore trends in spirits, beer, wine, cocktails, equipment, and technology while connecting with brands and solutions that drive profitability behind the bar.
Chefs and Culinary Leaders
Executive chefs, sous chefs, and kitchen leaders looking to sharpen skills, spot trends early, and connect with the tools and partners that elevate menus and execution.
General Managers and Operations Leaders
The people who make it all run. Find practical solutions, real-world education, and peer insights that improve efficiency, compliance, and guest experience.
Marketing, Technology, and Finance Professionals
From brand growth to payments, data, and systems. Discover innovations that help hospitality businesses attract guests, control costs, and scale smarter.
Hospitality Entrepreneurs and Emerging Concepts
Opening your first concept or launching the next big thing. Gain expert resources, supplier connections, and insider knowledge to start strong and grow fast.
Industry Partners and Solution Providers
Suppliers, distributors, and service providers looking for exclusive access to decision-makers across Texas’ restaurant, bar, and nightlife community.
Bottom line: if you want to connect, learn, and lead at the forefront of hospitality, you belong at the Texas Restaurant Show.