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Del Frisco's to relocate North Dallas flagship steakhouse to new Uptown tower

Del Frisco's Restaurant Group has some changes in store: Its flagship steakhouse is on the move, and the company is opening another Dallas-Fort Worth branch of its more casual grill concept.

After 20 years, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House will relocate from its North Dallas address to McKinney & Olive, a new development in Uptown Dallas. According to a release from Crescent Real Estate Equities, the steakhouse will be located at the main entrance on McKinney Avenue and will feature a two-story design with huge glass windows and a balcony overlooking a 1-acre park.

The move is targeted for 2016; until that time, the steakhouse will remain open at its current location on Spring Valley Road.

The new branch will feature views of Uptown and downtown Dallas, as well as a dining experience enhanced by McKinney & Olive's piazza and gathering space filled with umbrella-covered tables, park benches and water features. The park and surrounding grounds will be designed by landscape architect Jim Burnett of Klyde Warren Park fame.

"The move from North Dallas to Uptown for the Double Eagle is all about evolving the brand and showcasing more options and modern amenities while still sticking to the concept's rich heritage and tradition," said Del Frisco's Restaurant Group CEO Mark S. Mednansky.

Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, McKinney & Olive is a 20-story office tower located on a 3.1-acre site near the Rosewood Crescent Hotel and Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. Crescent Real Estate Equities will announce other restaurants and a coffee hub at a later date.

Meanwhile, another branch of Del Frisco's Grille will open in Plano, at the Shops at Legacy district, in summer 2015. It will take over the space at 7200 Bishop Rd. that was once occupied by D'Hierro Furniture, which has been vacant for some time.

The first Del Frisco's Grille opened in December 2011 on McKinney Avenue, offering creative twists on classic comfort food and shareable dishes such as cheesesteak egg rolls and tuna tacos. Since then, 15 locations have opened around the country, from Santa Monica Pier to Rockefeller Center in New York.

The Del Frisco's Grille in Plano will be the fourth in the North Texas market, joining Uptown, Southlake and Fort Worth.

Del Frisco's will stay open in North Dallas until the Uptown branch opens in 2016.

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Del Frisco's will stay open in North Dallas until the Uptown branch opens in 2016.

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5 best restaurant patios in Dallas to hit on a warm spring day in 2026

Taco Y Vino

Award-winning patio at Taco Y Vino

Dallas is facing a sunny and warm spell, and that can only mean one thing: It's time to hit the patio. In a search for the best patio, deciding factors include sunshine, comfortable accommodations, an engaging view, and something good to eat and drink.

You'll find all of that at these five Dallas hotspots — one for every neighborhood, whether you're in Oak Cliff or Uptown Dallas, Plano or Addison, or good old Greenville Avenue.

Here are five patios to check out now that the weather's good:

Libertine Bar
Venerable low-key bar has an impressive selection of beer; great food like their irresistible battered portobello fries with jalapeno ranch; a bountiful brunch; and endless specials including steak night on Tuesdays, trivia night on Thursdays, and a generous happy hour Tuesday-Friday. Their street-facing patio has a fun chill vibe, and there is truly no better ringside seat to the action, sometimes rowdy, on Greenville Avenue.

Rose Cafe
Uptown cafe is an indoor-outdoor restaurant which transitions throughout the day, from pastry and coffee at breakfast to cocktails after work. (They also have some of the best made pastries in town.) The surprising decor features florals and soft pink hues pastry or brunch, and enjoying vibrant cocktails with friends. It's located right off the Katy Trail so the views are a given.

Taco y Vino
The patio at this beloved taco-and-wine restaurant in Oak Cliff is so spectacular, it has won awards: namely, a CultureMap Tastemaker Award for Best Patio in 2024. For tacos, they have 11 varieties, which you can get in a killer special: A bottle of wine and six tacos for $35, available any time. Or try one of their cool cocktails such as the frozen Kalimoxto, a refreshing combination of red wine and Coca Cola. In 2025, they opened a second location in downtown Garland, bringing their primo patio action to the east side of town.

Far Out
Restaurant in renovated Quonset hut near Dallas' Fair Park has become known in the past year among the foodie set as the place for whom acclaimed chef Misti Norris has created a new menu with dishes like crispy pig ears and lemongrass duck confit salad. (It has earned two nominations, in fact - for Chef of the Year and Best New Restaurant - in the 2026 Tastemaker Awards.) But Far Out also has a charming patio that runs along the exterior, with a Southwestern/Santa Fe vibe that includes tasteful furniture and a big collection of cacti and other desert-style plants — a serene spot in the middle of the city.

Stix Icehouse
Restaurant-bar in McKinney sitting on a 14-acre spread is really more like a park and event center with a restaurant attached. With their extensive outdoor facilities, they're a family-friendly getaway, with a second-story deck for food and drink, and a sprawling backyard area with a basketball hoop, lawn, and trees. Their menu is quintessential Texas, with burgers, Frito pie, chicken-fried steak, nachos, and loaded fries. Drinks, including a frozen margarita and a salted caramel espresso martini, top out at $12.

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