There's a sprawling new dining destination in Celina in a space rich with history: Called The Silos, it’s a grand three-in-one concept that opened in late March in the town's iconic century-old grain silos at 300 N. Oklahoma Dr.
The Silos concept is a stunning repurposing project that has been in the works since 2021. Its three venues include:
- upscale, reservation-only restaurant
- cigar lounge
- outdoor event venue with big-screen TV
The Silos were founded by Michael and Kim Arani, and director of operations and co-creator Eric Harnett, a hospitality veteran with 30 years experience who previously owned Destinations, a wine bar in Fairview.
Their goal was to create a family-friendly space with food, entertainment, and cigar lounge for adults.
"We like to say that Silos in Celina is truly an authentic Texas experience, there's nothing else like it bringing together restaurant, stage for live music, and the only cigar lounge in Celina," Harnett says. "It's kind of an adult playground."
They executed a meticulous restoration of the 115-year-old silos, resulting in a 40,000 square-foot venue, with stage for live music, eight firepits, and an outdoor TV wall fixed in front of one of the silos for game days and other events.
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Food
Leading the culinary team is chef Tony Sanchez, who's worked with Michelin-ranked chefs and has 20 years of experience in the industry ranging from hotels to upscale restaurants.
Each of the three venues at The Silos has its own dedicated menu.
The restaurant boasts an upscale dining flair, with dishes like Beef Wellington, steak frites, and beef tips with truffle mac & cheese.
Starters include Wagyu meatballs, charcuterie boards, and a spicy twist on hush puppies with crab and jalapeno. There are steakhouse-style sides such as creamed corn, and five steakhouse-style salads including a Caesar, a Cobb, and a wedge; plus pizzas; sandwiches including a burger and a hot chicken.
The outdoor venue, called The Yard, has a more casual menu of sharable bites like wings, nachos, fried pickles, jalapeño corn dog, pizza, and tacos with brisket, braised beef, or chicken. It's a pleasant space with Astroturf, white picnic tables, and black-and-white striped umbrellas.
The cigar lounge has a limited menu of bites — cigars and cocktails are the main attraction — such as Wagyu mini dogs, and chili roasted pistachios mixed with dried cherries.
“I knew it was growing in Celina, and The Silos just screamed out for an opportunity to put a cool whiskey bar in what will become the city’s entertainment district,” Harnett says. “We also added a large wine collection for those that prefer a red or white.”
