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    Master list of best Dallas restaurants to celebrate Valentine's Day 2022

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jan 12, 2022 | 5:42 pm
    Bistro Menil Valentine's Day Dessert
    We're looking not at a Valentine's Day but a Valentine's Weekend.
    Bistro Menil

    The 2022 version of Valentine's Day falls on a Monday. What that means is that we have a Valentine's Day Weekend on our hands, since doing a special romantic dinner is a lot easier to execute on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, than it is a Monday.

    Thus, most of the restaurants on this list are hosting "Valentine's Day" dinners all weekend long. The dates are noted.

    Here are all the Dallas restaurants hosting special events on Valentine's Day:

    Al Biernat's. Open for dinner with 20-ounce prime rib, lobster tails, and chocolate fondue cake. February 11-14, 5-10 pm, plus weekend brunch. Oak Lawn 214-209-2201, or North Dallas 972-239-3400.

    Asador. Five-course meal at restaurant inside the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Dallas includes a champagne toast and choices from scallops, smoked Caprese, Wagyu A5 strip loin, rack of lamb, half chicken, baked Alaska or deconstructed strawberry shortcake, and chocolate covered strawberries. $85. February 14, 5-10 pm. 214-267-4815.

    Blue Mesa Grill. Special brunch on February 13 features street tacos, red chile salmon, enchiladas, Adobe Pie, omelets, migas, huevos rancheros, chicken & Belgian waffles, breakfast potatoes, chimayo corn, salads, fruit, and house-made desserts. Valentine additions include sparkling rosé, mimosas, and chocolate fountain. $28. Dallas 972-934-0165, Fort Worth 817-332-6372, Plano 214-387-4407.

    Bourbon & Banter. Speakeasy at Statler Dallas has a Sweet Charcuterie Board with chocolate, spreads, and artisan candies for $25. February 11-14. 469-320-8998.

    Bravo Italian Kitchen. Special entrees include Parmesan-crusted Chilean sea bass, and Parmesan-crusted beef medallions, $32-$34, comes with marble chocolate chip brulée cheesecake dessert. February 11-14.

    Brio Italian Grille. Special entrees include Parmesan-crusted Chilean sea bass, and Parmesan-crusted beef medallions, $32-$34, comes with marble chocolate chip brulée cheesecake dessert. February 11-14.

    Buca di Beppo. Valentine’s Lasagna Lovefeast for two includes heart-shaped layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan, with small salad, garlic bread and cannoli. $60, for dine-in or to-go. February 13-14.

    Bulla Gastrobar. Complimentary glass of sparkling wine plus choices from tabla mixta, salmon carpaccio, montaditos, gambas al ajillo, pintxo moruno, huevos Bulla, 12 oz steak with corn puree, caldoso de bogavante con mariscos, chocolate lava cake, churros, apple tart, or flan. $120. February 11-14.

    Cantina Laredo. Three-course meal includes guacamole; chicken, steak, and bacon-wrapped shrimp fajitas; and chocolate brownie with walnuts on a sizzling skillet with Mexican brandy butter and vanilla ice cream. $49 for two, for dine-in or pickup. February 12-14. Frisco 972-458-0962, Addison 214-618-9860.

    Capital Grille. Dishes include lobster & crab cakes, calamari, tenderloin with lobster tails, asparagus with lemon mosto. February 11-14. Uptown Dallas 214-303-0500, Plano 972-398-2221.

    Carrabba's Italian Grill. Four-course dinner for two includes choices from mozzarella marinara, tomato caprese with burrata, Caesar, house, or Italian salad, Sicilian chicken soup or soup of the day, lasagne, fettucine Carrabba, chicken Bryan, chicken marsala, Tuscan-grilled sirloin or filet, salmon, sogno di cioccolata, or berries and butter cake. $60, for dining-in or to-go, from February 10-21.

    Commons Club. Four-course dinner at Virgin Dallas hotel restaurant includes choices from pear tart, truffled steak tartare, burrata with heirloom tomatoes, prawn tortellini, 6-ounce Prime filet, eggplant napoleon, and rosemary-thyme sable dessert with champagne jelly & strawberry mousse. $80. February 14. (Prawn tortellini and sable dessert are also available a la carte February 11-14.) 469-359-7700.

    Cotton Patch Cafe. Chicken fried chicken or chicken fried steak for two, with choice of two sides, $22. Plus Hummingbird Cake, a seasonal spice cake with pineapple and banana, cream cheese icing, toasted coconut, and chopped pecans. February 4-March 8.

    Crescent Club at Hotel Crescent Court. Menu features lobster dumpling consume, Nantucket scallops, grilled lamb trio, dessert bar, and complimentary champagne. $135. February 14, 5-10 pm. $135. 214-953-4343.

    Dakota's Steakhouse. Surf & Turf special features 34-ounce porterhouse and whole broiled lobster for $214. Regular menu also available. February 11-12, February 14. 214-740-4001.

    Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse. Restaurant at The Colony at Grandscape will do a three-course dinner with oysters, cacio e pepe, filet mignon with shrimp, sea bass, and dessert sampler with chocolate cake, caramel-chocolate tart, and strawberry pavlova. February 13-14. $95. 469-772-4810.

    Dive Coastal Cuisine. Month-long Valentine's specials include chopped salad, pozole, broccoli soup, halibut, salmon, redfish, and mahi mahi with choice of sides. Half-priced bottle of wines at dinner during February, and complimentary glass of champagne at dinner on Valentine's Day. 214-891-1700.

    Eatzi's. Feast for two includes choices from Wagyu sirloin, crab-stuffed lobster tails, or filet Mignon with horseradish butter, all served with berry panzanella salad, lobster bisque, and pot de crème. Order by February 13 for pickup February 11-15 at Eatzis.com/Valentines.

    El Bolero. Special menu features choices from camaron relleno, shrimp salad, hanger steak, Norwegian halibut, and bunuelo-crusted fried ice cream. Price a la carte. February 11-14. 214-741-1986.

    El Chico. Meal for two features mixed grill fajitas with steak, chicken, & shrimp, plus rice, tortillas, ranch beans, and choice of guacamole or cheddar cheese. $38. Special chocolate caramel nachos are $4. February 13-16. Rockwall 972-771-8814, Richland Hills 817-589-0737.

    Ellie's. Special Valentine's features include mushroom ravioli with champagne-chive beurre blanc and fresh winter truffle, halibut with sunchoke & chive brandade and haricot verts, and chocolate chile tart with bacon brittle and blackberry-chipotle fudge sauce. February 12 from 5-11 pm, February 14 from 5-10 pm.

    Elm & Good. Four-course menu features crab cake, mushroom tamale, veal ragu, bone-in pork chop, butternut squash, nutella cake, or chocolate-covered strawberry vacherin. February 11-12, February 14. $95. 5-10 pm. 469-498-2525.

    Encina. Three-course menu includes choices from 44 Farms beef tartare, ruby red trout, short ribs, and goat cheese cheesecake. $75, includes complimentary glass of bubbles. February 12 and February 14. Regular brunch menu on February 13. 469-620-3644.

    Fearing's. Three-course menu includes ahi tuna crudo, beef Wellington, and dark chocolate-peanut butter mousse heart. $150, plus $75 for wine pairings. February 11-12, February 14. 214-922-4848.

    Fireside Pies. Heart-shaped Berry Lover's Pie has a raspberry cream cheese base with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, mint, lemon, oatmeal pecan streusel crumble, and aged balsamic. $12. February 11-20.

    Fish City Grill. Two specials include miso glazed sea bass with orzo pasta, bok choy, leeks, for $35; and grilled redfish NOLA with crawfish tails, cheddar cornbread, crispy okra for $25. February 11-12, February 14. Allen, Dallas, Flower Mound, Richardson – CityLine, and Las Colinas.

    Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Three-course Prime surf & turf for two pairs a 35-ounce tomahawk with lobster tail scampi and crab-stuffed shrimp scampi, plus salad and choice of dessert from Key lime pie, cheesecake, or chocolate gooey butter cake. $245. Three-course filet mignon menu includes filet mignon with choice of crab-stuffed shrimp scampi or lobster tail scampi. $90. February 11, 4-10 pm, February 12-13, 11 am-10 pm, February 14, 3-10 pm. Reserve online.

    Garden Cafe. Nine-course menu includes roasted cauliflower and apple soup, smoked beet salad, salmon crudo, branzino, duck confit with braised fennel, flat iron au poivre, pearl couscous risotto, smoked chocolate terrine, and financier. $80, or $110 with wine pairing. February 14, 5-10 pm. 214-887-8330.

    Gorji. Four-course meal includes choices from sea scallops & shirazi, venison tenderloin over avocado, smoked salmon, baby greens & strawberries, Romaine & kale Caesar, Colorado lamb & Texas quail, pork chop & crawfish tails, Icelandic cod & shrimp, beef tenderloin with Gorgonzola gnocchi, flourless chocolate cake, or Kefir cheese with dates. $159. 6-8:30 pm. Takeout is $115, from 4-6 pm. 972-503-7080.

    Happiest Hour. Galentine's Day brunch includes special-edition Red Velvet Pancakes. February 12. Price a la carte. 972-528-0067.

    Harper's. Four-course menu includes macaron with rose ganache, fire & ice oysters, heart roll, choice of Beef Wellington or Texas redfish, and vanilla buttermilk cake. $125. February 11-14. 469-998-0013.

    Hawthorn. Four-course menu features lobster rangoon, hamachi crudo, carbonara, dark chocolate fondue & strawberries. $100. February 11, 12, 14. 214-760-1554.

    The Henry. Three-course meal includes choices from Brussels sprouts Caesar, spicy tuna & crispy rice, short rib potstickers, crab-stuffed shrimp, butternut squash soup, rotisserie chicken, skirt steak, Bolognese, harvest bowl, peanut-butter molten cake, chocolate hazelnut cheesecake, or croissant bread pudding. $75. February 11-14, dinner only 5-10 pm. 972-677-9560.

    Herd & Hearth. Restaurant at The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa is offering a four-course menu with choices from rack of lamb, orange miso seabass, smoked airline chicken breast, Kahlua & dark chocolate dome. $75 or $105 with cocktail pairings. February 12-14. 972-668-8000.

    Holy Grail Pub. Five course menu with beer pairings includes smoked salmon crostini with Jester King Soul Conduit, moules au safron soup with Firestone Walker Sucaba, mixed lettuce salad with blueberries, nectarines, and shaved beets, with Castle and Key Aviation Cocktail, beef tenderloin in bacon mushroom sauce with Blacklands Bourbon Mole Old Fashioned, and French apple tart with Figenza French 75. $80. 972-377-6633 or mgr@holygrailpub.com.

    KISS Restaurant. Three-course menu includes choices from crab beignets, braised oxtail stew, cajun fried cauliflower, pork dumplings, or a shrimp & truffle caesar, salmon, blackened 16 ounce ribeye, jerk spiced lamb chops, jambalaya, stuffed chicken, chocolate molten cake, cranberry orange cheesecake, or strawberry corncake. $60. 5pm-midnight. 214-434-1973.

    Kura Revolving Sushi Bar. Special seafood chirashi, for dine-in or takeout at order.kurasushi.com. $22. February 11-14. Plano 972-517-2400, Carrollton 469-758-6188, Frisco 469-200-5951.

    Logan's Roadhouse. Three-course menu includes choice of starter, main course, two sides, dessert, plus liquor, beer, or wine. To-go meal includes two 12-ounce Prime Rib dinners with choice of chocolate cake or cheesecake for $70. February 11-14.

    Lucky's. Valentine's breakfast features strawberry pancakes, $5 glasses of Champagne, $20 bottles of prosecco, and $5 mimosas. Complimentary dessert with the purchase of two entrees. February 14. 214-522-3500.

    Malai Kitchen. Special menu features choices from scallops, "drunken" filet mignon, Burmese-style grilled cobia, and Thai tea panna cotta, plus special drinks including Lover's Lane and Burning Passion. Price a la carte. February 14. Preston Center 972-373-4434, Uptown 214-599-7857, Southlake 817-251-9141, Fort Worth 682-707-3959.

    Mansion on Turtle Creek. Five-course menu includes black Périgord risotto, lobster, and A Bar N Ranch Wagyu striploin. $170 plus $75 for wine pairings. A la carte menu also available. Reservations from February 11-12, and February14, 5-10 pm. Call 214-443-4747.

    Melting Pot. Four-course menu includes choice of cheese fondue, salad, entrée, and chocolate fondue for dessert. Addison 972-239-6358, Arlington 817-472-9988. $65. February 11-14.

    Mercat Bistro. Four-course menu features beet cured salmon, asparagus salad, venison tenderloin, sea bass en papillote, opera cake, and a glass of champagne. $95, plus $45 for wine pairings. February 14. 214-953-0917.

    Midnight Rambler. Guest pop-up for Valentine's stars Sandoitchi, with a five-course menu featuring Wagyu tartare sando, silken tofu, Wagyu tatsu sando, Wagyu with egg, mustard greens, & rice, and a strawberry & cream sando for dessert. February 11-12, 6-9 pm. $125, plus $75 for cocktail pairings. Reserve online beginning February 6 at 6 pm.

    Nuri Grill. Special menu features tuna tartare, oyster trio, Chateaubriand feast, soft tofu soup, raspberry macaroons, and Champagne. $70. February 14. 972-241-3900.

    Ocean Prime Dallas. Specials for Valentine's Day include an Elyxir of Love cocktail with passion fruit and sparkling rose; sea bass & caviar entrée with cauliflower puree, haricot verts, garlic fingerling potatoes, roasted tomatoes, and caviar; and warm butter cake. $65. February 14, 11:30 am-10 pm. 214-965-0440.

    Open Palette. Special menu items at Sheraton Dallas restaurant include surf & turf with 8-ounce Wagyu sirloin and langoustines for $65, and a Cupid’s Arrow dessert with white & dark chocolate cremeux, raspberry gelee, cherry tuille, & passion fruit sorbet, $14. February 12-14. 214-922-8000.

    Overeasy. Statler Dallas hotel eatery has heart-shaped red velvet pancakes with warm cream cheese crème anglaise, strawberries, and whipped cream for $15. February 11-14. 469-320-8998.

    Pakpao Thai. Special menu features avocado spring rolls, potato soup, 8-ounce filet mignon salad, mahi mahi, red velvet cake, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. $65. February 11-14. 214-749-7002.

    Perry's Steakhouse and Grille. Three-course menu includes choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert featuring lobster bisque, eight-ounce filet Perry, white chocolate cheesecake, and more. Available for dine-in and to-go February 14. $65 until 5:30 pm, $80 after 5:45 pm. Credit card required for reservations with a $25 cancellation fee per person after February 12.

    Postino Wine Cafe. Special Valentine's version of Postino's Board & Bottle allows an upgrade to a boutique bottle selection for an extra $10. Regular Board & Bottle is $25 and includes bottle of wine and bruschetta board. February 14. 972-210-2102.

    Primo's MX Kitchen & Lounge. Three-course menu for two includes appetizers, entrées and a shared dessert from choices such as chicken y verde enchilada, brisket taco, shrimp taco, mesquite chicken, pork tenderloin, asada fajita, or chicken fajita. $42 for two. February 11-14. Uptown 214-935-5111, Statler Dallas 469-320-8996, Preston Hollow 469-730-2400, Flower Mound 469-451-5019.

    Rainforest Cafe. Three-course meal features choices from Caesar or house salad, Aloha salmon & shrimp, chicken fajitas, rasta pasta shrimp, cheesecake, or Key lime pie. $70. February 11-14. 972-539-5001.

    Rye. Seven-course menu includes wild boar terrine, sott’olio eggplant, stuffed quail, cheese with rye profiterole, Wagyu hanger steak, and malted chocolate-Chinese black vinegar cake. February 14. $125, plus $65 for cocktail or wine pairing. Available at both Dallas and McKinney locations as well as the Apothecary cocktail lounge.

    Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar. Three-course menu features choices from tagliarini pasta, bacon & oysters, petite filet, and Meyer lemon tart. $90. February 11-14. 214-782-9807.

    Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill. Seafood dinner for two features crab cakes, crab-stuffed lobster, roasted vegetables, and Key lime pie. Takeout only, $100. Order by February 9 for pickup by February 13. 972-473-2722.

    Seasons 52. Valentine's dinner to-go for two features filet mignon, salad, sides, and chocolate dipped strawberry mini indulgence, plus a bottle of wine, $110. Order online. Valentine’s Day Green Box serves 4-6 with choice of tenderloin or cedar plank-roasted salmon, with salad, sides, and dessert. $145-$195. Pick-up February 13-14.

    Seely's Mill at The Beeman Hotel. Four-course meal includes choices from chicken skewers, red Romaine jalapeno Caesar, sea scallop scampi over gorgonzola risotto, strawberry mousse, or chocolate-raspberry Sacher torte. February 14, 5-10 pm. Email adam.briscoe@thebeemanhotel.com.

    Sfereco. Italian mini-chain will serve heart-shaped cheese pizza for two for $15, plus $10 for a bottle of red or white wine. Chocolate-covered strawberries are two for $8. February 11-14. Flower Mound 469-993-1201, Downtown Dallas 469-320-8999, Lewisville 469-312-3009.

    Silver Fox. Three-course meal includes III Forks salad or French onion soup, filet mignon and lobster tail with potatoes, sugar snap peas, tomato, and spring onion, and chocolate ganache cake with chocolate-covered strawberries. $190 for two. February 11-14. Richardson 972-423-8121, Fort Worth 817-332-9060.

    Sloane's Corner. Downtown Dallas restaurant has a three-course meal with options from lobster bisque, roasted halibut, au Poivre filet mignon, and strawberry shortcake. $95 plus $35 for wine pairings. A special three-course "Singles Awareness Day" menu, served at the bar, includes options from ricotta agnolotti and duck l'orange, for $65. February 11-12, February 14, $75. Reserve on OpenTable or call 214-484-1395.

    Stirr. Special menu for two includes choice of blackened seafood fondue or Kobe beef Italian meatballs, grilled Caesar or tomato basil bisque, surf & turf, halibut, or chicken piccata, and red velvet cheesecake or Nutella bread pudding. Half-priced wine with purchase. $60 for two, $30 per single guest. February 11-14. Dallas 214-983-1222, Addison 214-903-0543.

    Te Deseo. Three-course menu includes chiles en nogada, shucked oysters, surf & turf, and strawberry arroz con leche. $75. February 11-14, with salsa lessons on February 14. 214-646-1314.

    Thirsty Lion Gastropub. Three-course menu includes choices from pork tenderloin, Atlantic salmon, ribeye steak, house or Caesar salad, beer cheese soup, Bing cherry bread pudding, deep dish chocolate porter brownie, or whiskey apple crumble. $39-$65. February 11-14. Reserve online or call Irving at 214-496-0400, or Euless at 817-283-9000.

    III Forks. Three-course meal at Frisco steakhouse includes III Forks salad or French onion soup, filet mignon and lobster tail with whipped potatoes, cream corn, tomatoes & spring onions, and chocolate ganache cake with chocolate ice cream and chocolate mousse. $210 for two. February 11-14. 972-267-1776.

    TJ's Seafood Market. Three-course surf & turf special features oyster shooter, winter ricotta salad, braised beef short rib, and grilled Gulf shrimp. $65. Regular menu also available. February 11-14. Preston Royal 214-691-2369, Oak Lawn 214-219-3474.

    Tommy Bahama. Island restaurant at Legacy West is featuring a "drink pink" Valentine's Blush cocktail with Tommy Bahama Gin, elderflower liqueur, ruby red grapefruit juice, and soda. February 1-14. 214-501-3600.

    Truluck's. Valentine's special is lobster ravioli with butter poached tail, lobster ravioli, artichokes, mushrooms, spinach, smoked pecorino cream, and tomato confit. $89. February 11-14. Uptown 214-220-2401, Southlake, 817-912-0500.

    Uchi. Ten-course special menu features duck, madai, A5, kanpachi, bluefin tuna, and caviar. $250 for two. February 11-12, February 14, 4-11 pm. 214-855-5454.

    Uchiba. Eight-course menu featuring lobster, ora king salmon, caviar, and Wagyu short rib. $150 for two. February 11-12, February 14, 5-11 pm. 214-855-5454.

    Vidorra. Authentic Mexican restaurant is serving a Strawberry Margarita for $5. February 14. Addison 972-499-5248, Dallas 972-215-0640.

    Waterproof. Rooftop lounge at The Statler features heart-shaped cheese pizza for two for $15; chocolate-covered strawberries, two for $8; and sparkling Ruffino prosecco, $30 per bottle. February 11-14. 469-776-3702.

    Whiskey Cake. Special offerings include ribeye steak with garlic shrimp, spinach, and garlic-lemon cream, $48. Add the garlic shrimp, spinach, and garlic-lemon cream combination to any entree for $10. Plus chocolate-dipped strawberries with chocolate crunchy pearls for $10. February 10-15.

    Wits Steakhouse. Four-course menu features Roma tomato soup, crab duo, Duroc pork chop, and chocolate mousse. $125. February 11, 12, and 14. 214-712-9700.

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    This early-July restaurant news roundup is filled with sweet surprises. There's the opening of an acclaimed dessert shop's new location, ticket details for a favorite foodie event, fresh summer menus, refreshing cold drinks, new ice cream scoop, and more.

    Here's what's happening lately on the Dallas food scene:

    Le Rêve Patisserie & Gelato has debuted its long-awaited second location, in Mockingbird Station. Located at 5321 E Mockingbird Ln. Suite 135, Le Rêve (French for “the dream”) is serving its acclaimed and photo-ready gelato, croissants, and pastries that have earned legions of fans at its North Dallas original location - along with some new menu items. The space is warm and welcoming, inspired by travels to the South of France and the Mediterranean. Customers can sit and linger over a sweet along with Vietnamese coffee featuring specialty Vietnamese arabica coffee beans. Hours are 11 am-8 pm Sunday-Monday and Wednesday-Thursday; 11 am-11 pm Friday-Saturday; closed Tuesday.

    Cafe Brazil has opened in McKinney, at 318 N Central Expressway, in the former Jungle Burger space. They're serving the breakfast, lunch, dinner, fresh coffee, and late-night bites that Cafe Brazil customers crave. Temporary opening hours include some 24-hour days. Specifically, the schedule is: 6 am-9 pm Monday, 24 hours Tuesday-Saturday, open until 9 pm Sunday. Watch their Facebook page for updates.

    Another Broken Egg Cafe has closed its short-lived Dallas location at 3223 Lemmon Ave. The restaurant had opened in late 2025 in the space previously occupied by Howard Wang's Uptown Grill, where it was serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The only remaining DFW location is in The Colony.

    Dîner en Blanc Dallas returns September 19, transforming a secret Dallas location into its signature all-white pop-up dinner party. This year's theme, "Une Soirée Parisienne – La Belle Époque," celebrates the elegance of turn-of-the-century Paris, with guests dressing in white and dining alfresco with gourmet meals, champagne, and dancing. New for 2026, most ticket options include tables and chairs, and catered meals can be reserved in advance. To be among the first to reserve tickets when Phase 3 (Fan List) opens, guests are invited to join the exclusive Dallas Fan List at dallas.dinerenblanc.com/fan.

    Monarch has launched Aperitivo Hour, a new summer happy hour inspired by the Italian tradition of pre-dinner drinks and small bites. Available Sunday through Thursday from 5-6:30 pm through August 31 in the lounge, the menu features $12 spritzes, $10 wines by the glass, $2 oysters, $15 wood-fired pizzas, and other shareable dishes, all served with panoramic views from the 49th floor of The National.

    Sevy's Grill, at 8201 Preston Rd. in Preston Sherry Plaza, closed its doors for good on Saturday, June 27. The owners had announced the impending closure in December 2025, and followed through with the date they'd set. The shutter was due to an increase in rent. When the owners announced the closure, they said they'd be looking for potential new locations.

    Mutts Canine Cantina announced Monday, June 29 they're permanently closing all locations, including Uptown Dallas and Fort Worth, after more than a decade in business. Dallas-based FreeRange Concepts, which owns Mutts, told CultureMap the company closed Mutts to focus on their other concepts.

    Salt & Straw artisanal ice cream shop has brought back its seasonal Berries Series through July 23, featuring returning favorites alongside two new flavors and the limited-time return of its Strawberry Shortcake Waffle Cone. New offerings include Huckleberry Oat Crisp with Foraged Porcini and Raspberry Marzipan Princess Cake, while returning flavors include Birthday Cakes and Blackberries, Strawberry Pretzel Salad, and Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero.

    Apothecary has introduced a new three-course prix fixe dinner for $45. Guests can choose a starter, entrée, and dessert, with first-course options including Japanese Elotes, Caesar Salad, or Local Summer Vegetables; entrées such as Cacio e Pepe, Mediterranean Salmon, Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken, or the Apo Burger, with Seared Scallops (+$12) and Wagyu Steak Frites (+$40) available for an additional charge; and desserts including Strawberry Basil Cheesecake, Sauerkraut Cake, or S'mores.

    Georgie Artichoke Velouté at Georgie.Photo courtesy of Georgie

    Georgie has introduced Taste of Georgie, a $185 per-person tasting menu available during dinner service. Created by chef Bruno Davaillon, the multicourse menu features dishes such as Snow Crab Toast, Saké Poached Leeks, Artichoke Velouté, Ora King Salmon, Chestnut Agnolotti, and Hot Honey Crispy Duck Breast, followed by desserts including Young Coconut Sorbet and Mesquite Honey Brioche.

    Mirador has introduced a lineup of summer dishes and cocktails highlighting seasonal produce. New menu items include a grilled chicken sandwich with Calabrian chili oil and pickled green tomato, a caviar hot dog with umami aioli and pickled mustard seed, buttermilk pancakes with lemon mousse and berry compote, and a summer citrus tart with coconut cream. New cocktails include the Basil Royale, Sunset Daiquiri, and Summer Heat, made with green chili liqueur and candied watermelon.

    Zalat Pizza is opening a new McKinney location this summer in Heritage Village at 1720 N. Central Expressway, Suite 210. The Dallas-born, late-night pizza brand — known for cult favorites like the Pho Shizzle and Pineapple Express — continues its North Texas expansion; the McKinney restaurant will be Zalat's 31st location in Texas. Exact opening date is TBA.

    Luna Grill has opened its newest Dallas restaurant, at at 3921 Gaston Ave., marking the Mediterranean chain's 60th location and ninth in DFW. The fast-casual concept serves flame-grilled kabobs, bowls, wraps, salads, and pitas made with freshly marinated proteins and scratch-made sauces.

    Potbelly has opened a new downtown Dallas location inside the 52-story skyscraper The National, the former First National Bank Tower, at 1401 Elm St. #210. The sandwich shop serves its full menu of toasted sandwiches, wraps, salads, shakes, and cookies, with pickup, delivery, and catering available. The restaurant is open daily, from 8 am-9 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am-9 pm on weekends.

    La Madeleine La Madeleine red, white, and blue croissant. Photo courtesy of La Madeleine

    La Madeleine is celebrating World Cup with free butter croissants after wins by the U.S. or France. Redemption details are shared on the bakery-café's social media, with guests receiving a complimentary croissant with any purchase during a 24-hour redemption window. The chain is also debuting a limited-time Red, White & Blue Croissant, filled with pastry cream, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries, available through July 21.

    Hat Creek Burger Company is jumping on the dirty soda trend with a limited-time lineup of six handcrafted drinks, available through early August. The summer menu includes creamy concoctions like the Little Miss Strawberry and Oranje Dutchman, plus fruit-forward refreshers such as Georgia Peach and Gummy Gulp, with a sugar-free option rounding out the collection.

    Blaze Pizza has expanded beyond pizza with a revamped salad lineup. The menu introduces three new entrée salads — the Chicken Chickpea Salad (limited time), The Chop, and Bacon Pesto Bliss — featuring upgraded ingredients like chickpeas, pickled red onions, fresh mozzarella, roasted chicken, and new house dressings. Each entrée salad, priced from $11.95 to $12.95, comes with Blaze's signature fast-fire'd flatbread made from the same fresh dough used for its pizzas.

    Jashan Dallas has earned a Best of Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator's 2026 Restaurant Awards, recognizing restaurants with outstanding wine programs. The Plano Indian restaurant was honored for the breadth and depth of its wine list and pairing program, placing it among 1,830 restaurants worldwide to receive the distinction. The awards issue will be published July 21.

    Keller's Hamburgers has earned bragging rights for more than its burgers: A new analysis from The Action Network named it home to the best hot dog in Texas. The study examined nearly 360,000 customer reviews from 750 restaurants nationwide, using ratings and "passion markers" such as "best hot dog" and "worth the hype" to rank standout spots. Keller's scored a 4.5-star rating, with its classic chili dogs and customizable hot dogs helping it claim the state's top spot.

    III Forks has launched happy hour at its flagship Addison location, available Monday-Saturday from 3-6 pm. Specials include $1 off oysters, half-price wine by the glass, and half-price Tito's Handmade Martinis. Guests can also order from the restaurant's appetizer, soup, salad, and burger menu during happy hour.

    Sunny Street Café is bringing back its annual Dino-Mite Week July 13-17 at participating locations. The family-focused promotion features dinosaur-themed décor and activities, including inflatable dinos, games, prizes, and photo ops. Kids under 12 receive a free dinosaur-shaped pancake with a toppings bar (with purchase of an adult meal).

    BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has added a new lineup of crispy chicken sandwiches. The menu includes a Korean Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sandwich with pickled vegetables and sriracha aioli; a Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwich served plain or with sauces like Honey BBQ, Hot Honey Buffalo, or Nashville Hot; and an Original Crispy Chicken Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and honey mustard on a brioche bun.

    Flying Fish locations are offering a Surf and Turf special through August 31 featuring tinned Portuguese sardines in olive oil for $12 or canned all-beef Vienna sausages for $15, each served with saltine crackers and a mix of mayo, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice.

    Cheba Hut is offering its limited-time Fully Loaded Guac Not’Chos through July 26. The dish features fresh guacamole piled on Garden Salsa SunChips, topped with pineapple, onion, pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, and a drizzle of Jamaican Red Hot sauce.

    PJ’s Coffee is offering three new craft sodas a Peach Strawberry blend with cream and strawberry crumbles, a Blue Raspberry soda topped with a cream float and gummy candy, and a Coconut Banana version finished with a cream float and gummy cherry.

    Handel’s Ice Cream has launched a new non-dairy line in partnership with Oatly. The menu features three fan-favorite flavors made with Oatly’s Full Fat Oatmilk: Coffee Truffle, Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie, and Peanut Butter. The non-dairy options are available in cones, dishes, shakes, and hand-packed pints.

    Norman's Japanese Grill has introduced seven seasonal menu items, including Honey Ponzu Flounder, Aji Salmon, and Zuke Tuna crudos, Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps, and a Summer Berry Cobbler with yuzu compote and vanilla gelato. The restaurant is also offering two off-menu specials: Sakura Ribs with honey BBQ sauce and gochugaru-roasted peanuts, and Wagyu Sliders topped with charred shishito aioli and bacon jam. There's also a new "Explore the World of Sake" Flight featuring three rotating expressions.

    Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food has opened its first Midlothian location in the Main Street Towne Crossing development. The fast-casual chain serves Hawaiian plate lunches with favorites like teriyaki chicken, steak, kalua pork, katsu chicken, macaroni salad, and rice.

    Baskin-Robbins has opened a new 1,340-square-foot ice cream store in Frisco, at 5251 Panther Creek Pkwy Suite 700. It serves the brand's full lineup of frozen treats, and is open daily from 11 am-10 pm.

    Portillo’s has launched a limited-time Char’diniera Dog. Developed with Vienna Beef, the new hot dog features a char-grilled beef frank infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese, and is available topped Maxwell-style with mustard and grilled onions or Chicago-style with traditional toppings, or served plain.

    Soulman's Bar-B-Que is serving a limited-time Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage through September 2 at all locations in North Texas. Made with the chain's house sausage blend, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños, the sausage can be ordered on its own or added to barbecue plates, sandwiches, SoulBowls, and catering orders.

    El Carlos Elegante has added four seasonal dishes to its menu: Tetelita with roasted eggplant and zucchini, Salmon Ceviche with coconut aguachile and smoked pineapple, Seafood Cocktail with red pepper sauce and avocado, and Roasted Cauliflower with tomato sofrito and crispy onion. The restaurant is also offering a seasonal off-menu Elegante Experience, a multi-course tasting featuring bites such as Shrimp Chalupa, Foie Gras Taquito, A5 Wagyu, Beef Cheek Tacos, Pork Chop, Duck Breast, and desserts including Tres Leches and a trio of fruit sorbets.

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