Private Dining & Large Parties!
Host your next gathering at Esme. From intimate group dinners to private garden celebrations and full restaurant buyouts, we offer several options for your event. Our garden is heated & open but covered.Non-Private Garden Dining | 7–14 Guests
Enjoy our seasonal large-party family-style prix fixe menu in the garden.
Price: $75 per person (exclusive of beverages)
Seating: 5:30 PM only; non-private
Reservations: Book through Resy up to two weeks in advance
Additional charges: Beverages, applicable sales tax, 4% SF Mandate, and 20% gratuity
Book on Resy
Sample Menu (subject to change, based on seasonality and our current dinner menu)
Full-Night Garden Buyout | Up to 30 Guests
Reserve our garden for a private evening celebration, with flexible dining and reception options.
Capacity: Up to 30 seated guests
Time: 5:00–10:00 PM
Buyout fee: $6,500, includes agreed-upon food and beverages
Dining options: Seated seasonal family-style prix fixe dinner OR cocktail-style reception with passed appetizers; both available within the buyout fee
Menu flexibility: Customizations may be accommodated with advance planning
Additional charges: Applicable sales tax, 4% SF Mandate, and 20% gratuity
Booking: Please fill out this google form & our event coordinator will reach out to you within 24-72 hours
Full Restaurant Buyout | Up to 70 Guests
Host a private event with exclusive use of Esme’s dining room and garden.
Capacity: Up to 70 seated guests (40 indoors and 30 in the garden)
Buyout fee: $14,000, includes agreed-upon food and beverages for 40 guests. Any additional guests over 40 is $350 per person.
Menu: Seasonal family-style prix fixe menu; customizations and special arrangements may be discussed in advance
Event end time: 10:00 PM
Additional charges: Applicable sales tax, 4% SF Mandate, and 20% gratuity
Booking: Usually, we need 30 days in advance for this booking. Please fill out this google form & our event coordinator will reach out to you within 24-72 hours
Food & Beverage
Our private dining menus feature seasonal ingredients and are designed for sharing. Half-night garden events feature our set family-style menu, while full-night garden buyouts offer additional flexibility, with the option of including cocktail-style receptions with passed appetizers beer & wine.
Sample Seasonal Family Style Menu
Booking Information
Private buyouts require a signed event agreement and a 50% deposit to confirm the reservation. Final guest counts and dietary restrictions are due seven days before the event. For private event inquiries, please submit your preferred date, guest count, and event details; our team will follow up with availability and additional information. Remaining bill is due day of event.
To Book a private event please fill out our google form & our event coordinator will reach out within 24-72 hours.
For further questions please email events@esmerestaurantsf.com
