About this Event
🏴☠️ Set Sail for Hidden Gems 2026!
Embark on a culinary adventure through San Antonio's finest hotel restaurants!
📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM (VIP admission begins early)
📍 San Antonio Shrine Auditorium
Welcome aboard, food lovers! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring 20+ of San Antonio's top hotel chefs and bartenders, all competing for your vote.
Your all-inclusive ticket includes:
🍽️ Unlimited chef-crafted bites
🍸 Unlimited beer, wine & cocktails
🏆 Vote for your favorite culinary creations
✨ Meet the chefs behind San Antonio's premier hotel dining experiences
Whether you're discovering a new favorite restaurant or supporting your hometown hospitality community, Hidden Gems is your chance to experience the very best our city has to offer—all under one roof.
🍍 Thank You to Our Sponsors
- Brigman Enterprises, Inc.
- Spec's Wine, Spirits & Fine Foods
- Silver Eagle Beverages
- PMC
- Standout Staffing
- Encore
- Freeman
- Towne
- BMS CAT San Antonio
👨🍳 Featuring Culinary Talent From
Canopy San Antonio Riverwalk • Embassy Suites Brooks Hotel & Spa • Embassy Suites Landmark • Embassy Suites Riverwalk • Emily Morgan Hotel • Estancia Del Norte • Grand Hyatt San Antonio • Hilton Palacio del Rio • Hotel Emma • Hotel Valencia • Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk • JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa • La Cantera Resort & Spa • Marriott Rivercenter • Mokara Hotel & Spa • Omni La Mansión del Rio • Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk • San Antonio Marriott Northwest Medical Center • St. Anthony Hotel • Thompson San Antonio • Westin Riverwalk San Antonio • Westin San Antonio North • Aztec Hotel
🎟️ Don't Miss the Adventure!
Gather your crew and join us as we set sail in search of San Antonio's Hidden Gems!
🏴☠️ The Adventure Continues!
Your Hidden Gems experience doesn't end when the event does. After Hidden Gems, embark on a 45-day Treasure Quest by visiting participating hotel restaurants, collecting badges, unlocking exclusive offers, and competing for exciting prizes—including a complimentary hotel stay and tickets to Hidden Gems 2027.
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Event venue & nearby stays
San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, United States
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