Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
Perched on a panoramic Hill Country ridge overlooking Lake Travis by the iconic Steiner rodeo ranching dynasty—Prime steaks, 3 stories of sunset patios & $0 room rental.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · Includes Texas's statutory +32.1% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $6,500 | $28,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $0 (Waived) | $0 (Waived) |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $6,500 | $28,000 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $1,430 | $6,160 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $654 | $2,818 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $8,584 $66 / guest all-in
| $36,978 $284 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Austin and the State of Texas impose 0% municipal live entertainment tax on private venue buyouts, live bands, weddings, or corporate concerts. Hosted open bars follow Texas Tax Code Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage tax rules; qualified 501(c)(3) charities exempt 8.25% sales tax via TX Comptroller Form 01-339.
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Verified Google Reviews · Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
“Absolutely amazing experience, as always! The food was incredible and never disappoints. JJ was a fantastic server, everything she recommended was amazing! She was super knowledgeable, kind, fun, and made the entire experience that much…”
“My husband and I came for our 12 year anniversary. They gave us a little card and everyone told us happy anniversary. Sam was our waiter and even though he was so busy with multiple tables, he came and checked on us constantly. He was so…”
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Nearest Corridor Guest Room-Block Partner · Zero Attrition
Hosting a standalone Austin estate wedding, brand house, or rooftop reception? Pair your buyout with a zero-attrition wholesale room block at Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd off RM-620 / Quinlan Park—20 minutes west of Domain NORTHSIDE and 16 minutes from Lakeway Resort with complimentary valet & surface parking.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $6,500 base + 22% admin ($1,430) + 8.25% tax ($654)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (130 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $16,211 | $18,850 | $22,243 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($4,524) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($1,928). | $5,549 | $6,452 | $7,613 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$4,348 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$10,387 with 25% AV service fee). | $5,133 | $6,039 | $6,945 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $26,893 | $31,341 | $36,801 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
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