New Year's Eve

Best Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants for dining out on New Year's Eve 2018

Here's to a nice dinner on New Year's Eve.

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When you say New Year's Eve, your thoughts may first turn to drinking, not dining. But there's more to life than champagne toasts. Many restaurants are at the ready to make your final night of 2018 one filled with fun and food.

Here are the DFW restaurants serving celebratory dinner on New Year's Eve:

Abacus
Four-course dinner includes choices from masa-crusted rock shrimp, spinach-artichoke arancini, Gulf blue crab cake, lobster-corn chowder, smoked beef bacon wedge, kale Waldorf salad, Champagne gelee with berry pop rocks, garlic spaetzle, seared Hawaiian tuna with field pea pot stickers, Trout with red pepper-lentil puree, beef short rib with blackened Gulf shrimp and pepper Jack grits, beef tenderloin with parsnip puree, peanut butter layer bar, and lemon ice box tart.

Avanti
A la carte menu will feature soft shell crab, escargot, veal meatballs, tenderloin with goat cheese, osso buco, and lobster tail fra diavolo. Complimentary champagne toast and party favors at midnight. 5-11:30 pm. 214-871-4955.

Bird Café
Four-course prix meal includes choices from black-eyed pea chow chow on sourdough, vichyssoise, grilled frisée salad, duck, seared scallop, braised short rib with snap pea and potato, buttermilk poppy cake, and spearmint soft-serve ice cream with chocolate ganache. $75, plus $35 for wine pairing. 817-332-2473.

Blatt Beer & Table
Preston Hollow Village restaurant will do a unique, early happy hour on New Year's Eve from 2-5:30 pm, and will close at 9 pm. They open on New Year’s Day at 12 noon.

CBD Provisions
A la carte menu will feature popular dishes and special fare including golden osetra caviar with whole wheat blinis, Wagyu short rib, and Chateaubriand for two. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 5 pm-midnight. 214-261-4500.

City Hall Bistro
Bistro at Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas is doing a six-course menu with bass crudo with fresno chile, cilantro and pomegranate; Israeli couscous risotto with roasted cauliflower, golden raisin and almond; and scallops with cotechino, black lentils, and orange powder; stuffed quail; and honey cake. $62. 214-651-3686.

City Works
Four-hour premium bar and passed appetizers such as sriracha shrimp spring rolls, cucumber Mongolian neef, tuna poke nachos, and fried BBQ ribs. $80-$100. City Works Frisco 469-850-1850; City Works Fort Worth 682-207-1500.

Dallas Chop House
Three-course menu at downtown Dallas steakhouse includes choices from poached oysters & caviar, cauliflower soup, beef tartare, radicchio salad, shrimp ceviche, salmon, Texas redfish, New York strip, pork loin, surf & turf with filet and shrimp, corn custard, chocolate tart, and lemon-yogurt panna cotta. $65 plus $35 for wine pairings. 214-736-7300.

Dallas Fish Market
Three-course meal at downtown Dallas restaurant includes choices from smoked salmon and roe sandwich, sunchoke soup, lobster salad, treviso & eggplant, hamachi, halibut, lobster four ways, duck breast, Arctic char, filet mignon, olive oil cake, chocolate cremeux, and blueberry-ginger creme brulee. $65 plus $30 for wine pairings. 214-744-3474.

Dee Lincoln Prime at the Star in Frisco
Special menu, party hats, and favors will be offered to ring in the New Year. Seatings are at 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm, and 10 pm. 214-387-3333.

Dragonfly Restaurant
Five-course menu at Hotel ZaZa restaurant includes choices from lobster bisque, salad with goat cheese "tater tot" crouton, chicken-madras curry over cauliflower rice, scallops with gnocchi, ribeye, spaghetti squash pomodoro with quinoa meatballs, mocha cappuccino pot de crème, lemon angel food cake French toast, and croissant-Danish bread pudding. Diners get complimentary tickets to the NYE Party beginning at 10 pm. 214-550-9500.

El Bolero
Both locations of authentic Mexican restaurant - Design District and Fitzhugh Avenue - will do a 3-course menu with wine pairings; regular menu also available. Champagne toast. 5 pm-2 am. $95. 214-741-1986.

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
Six-course tasting menu include "Steak and Eggs," IE Japanese A5 nigiri with Kaluga caviar, Big Eye tuna tartare, King crab and Maine lobster salad, duck confit spring roll with Perigord truffle, and A Bar N Ranch New York strip. 5-10 pm. $165, Optional wine pairing, $50. 214-571-5784.

Gorji
Four-course menu includes choices from scallops, venison loin, salmon-arugula salad, berries & baby greens, traditional Caesar, beef tenderloin with gnocchi gorgonzola, salmon & poached shrimp, lamb & Texas quail, 3-cheese lasagna, flourless chocolate cake, or Kefir cheese butterfly. 5 pm-midnight. $99. 972-503-7080.

The Grape
Three-course dinner. Last seating will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and party favors. 5-10 pm. $70 plus $25 for wine pairings. 214-828-1981.

Haywire
Rooftop celebration features champagne specials, specialty NYE cocktails, complimentary bites, party favors, photo booth, and ball drop on all TVs. Menu highlight includes chateaubriand, Meyer lemon poached colossal crab battered in lemon hollandaise with blistered green tomato, grilled broccolini, and poblano whipped potato. 8 pm-2 am. 972-781-9473.

Holy Grail Pub
Five-course meal paired with craft beer includes crimini mushroom ravioli oyster Rockefeller, frisee with candied yams, beef tenderloin au poivre with blue cheese au gratin, and Grand Marnier coffee pound cake with orange ganache. Complimentary beer toast at midnight, and $5 French 75 cocktails from open to close. 7 pm. $65. 972-377-6633.

Jalisco Norte
Six-course menu features crab Yucutan papadzules, black-eyed pea soup, lobster tamal, beef filet, eggnog ice cream, and grilled sweet potato with vanilla cream and quince puree. $75 plus $29 for wine or cocktail pairings. 214-443-5183.

Lavendou
Three-course menu at French restaurant includes choices from cream of wild mushroom soup, baby romaine Caesar salad, watermelon and cherry tomatoes, salmon, halibut with a champagne sauce and caviar, rack of lamb beef Wellington, raspberry mousse, Belgian chocolate mousse cake, tiramisu, and mixed berries tart. $80. 972-248-1911.

Lawry's
New Year’s Eve feast includes prime rib carved tableside and accompaniments including the spinning bowl salad, creamed corn, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and Yorkshire pudding; plus ribeye steak, Atlantic salmon, and pecan pie with caramel. 5-9:30 pm. 972-503-6688.

Meddlesome Moth
In addition to regular menu and chalkboard specials, a four-course menu includes choices from giant ginger lemongrass chicken dumpling, Creole crawfish dip, black eyed pea hummus, beet & baby greens salad, smoky clam potato chowder, hangar steak with fingerling potatoes, trout with olive oil yukon gold mash, miso-honey cauliflower steak, cherry cobbler, white chocolate Oreo ice box pie, and ginger coconut rice pudding. 6 pm is $60 for 3 courses. 7:30 and 9:30 pm is $70 for 4 courses. 214-628-7900.

Merchant House
Maple Avenue district restaurant will serve lunch from 11am-4 pm, then host a 4-course menu with oysters, scallops, and a 4-ounce filet, paired with cocktails and wine. 5 pm-midnight. $95 plus $30 for wine pairings. Champagne toast at midnight and DJ until 2 am. 214-807-2174.

Mirador
Four-course dinner includes butter-poached halibut with Carolina gold rice, collard greens, and bouillabaisse; trout tartare with green tomatoes, crème fraiche, and dill aioli; and polenta with 10-year Parmesan, black pepper, and Perigord truffle. 5-9:30 pm. $95 plus $70 for wine pairing. 214-945-8200.

Morton's The Steakhouse
Steakhouse fare with unrivaled service, plus special Côte de Boeuf. 5 pm–midnight. 214-741-2277.

Oak
Design District restaurant is doing a 4-course menu. 5 pm-midnight. $95 plus $60 for wine pairings. Live music with three-piece band at 6 pm. Champagne flights and midnight toast. 214-712-9700.

Oceanaire Seafood Room
Open New Year's Eve 4–11:30 pm and New Year’s Day from 4-9 p.m, with $1 oysters at the bar on New Year's Day all day. 972-759-2277.

Ocean Prime
New Year's festivities will include a champagne toast countdown, party favors, and a few specials such as sea bass over lobster risotto, Rosewood Ranch Wagyu ribeye, and a spiced bourbon old fashioned. 4 pm-1 am. 214-965-0440.

Pakpao
Both locations - Design District and Preston Hollow - of Thai restaurant will offer 3-course menu with choices from firecracker shrimp, mussels, sea bass, duck breast, lobster fried rice, Thai doughnuts. $70 plus $20 for alcohol pairings. Regular menu also available. 214-749-7002.

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Four-course menu includes choices from shrimp cocktail, fried oysters, lobster deviled eggs, Caesar salad, lobster bisque, filet mignon, ribeye, New York strip, peppercorn steak, lamb chops, salmon, sea bass, asparagus, wild mushrooms, mashed potatoes creamed spinach, French green beans, Key lime pie, chocolate turtle pie, cheesecake, red velvet brownie, creme brulee, and sorbet. 4-11 pm. $110. 214-366-2000.

Perry's
Three-course dinner includes choices from lobster bisque, French onion soup, wedge salad, Caesar, kale salad, bacon-wrapped filet, New York strip, ribeye, pork chop, salmon, red snapper, surf and turf pasta, chicken Oscar, or spaghetti squash primavera. Dessert choices include white chocolate cheesecake, dessert trio, or chocolate crunch. 4 pm-midnight. $60-$80. Three locations in Uptown Dallas, Frisco, and Grapevine.

Princi Italia
Dallas location will have a special a la carte menu with rare Alba white truffles and cold-water lobster. Regular menu also available. Plano location will split the night into two seatings. Early Seating will offer special a la carte menu alongside regular menu from 5-8:30 pm. Gala Seating will be from 9 pm-midnight and feature a 4-course menu plus DJ, dancing, party hats, and champagne toast at midnight. $55. 214-739-5959.

Pyramid Restaurant
Five-course menu includes choices from endive salad, risotto tartufo, pheasant roulade, sablefish, Prime beef, Colorado lamb, cheese course, and dessert buffet. 5-9 pm. $69 or $34.50 for 12 and under. 214-720-5249.

Saint Rocco's
Trinity Groves restuarant will feature Italian buffet, with live music and champagne toast. 7 pm-12:30 am. $150; tickets on eventbrite. 469-320-9707.

Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill
New Year's Eve menu includes choice of tuna nachos, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, stuffed shrimp, lobster pasta, blackened snapper, sole Francaise, steelhead trout, lobster Thermidor, asparagus, butternut squash with maple and pecans, ruffle whipped potatoes, and for dessert, choice of creme brulee, Key lime pie, or chocolate cappuccino cheesecake. 972-473-2722.

Silver Fox
Featured selection includes filet mignon with lobster tail for $80. A la carte offerings include calamari, blue crab cake, beef croustade, scallops, III Forks or wedge salad, lobster bisque, filet mignon, ribeye, New York strip, Chilean sea bass, and more. 5-10 pm. Three locations in Richardson, Frisco, and Fort Worth.

Table 13
Three-course meal begins with a mini-crab cake amuse-bouche, followed by choice of shrimp cocktail, tenderloin crostini, or scallops; and choice of Caprese salad, winter salad, or lobster bisque. Entrée choices include Delmonico bone-in ribeye, Alaskan halibut, surf ‘n turf, Chilean sea bass, or lamb chops. Desserts include Kahlua cake, white chocolate-blueberry bread pudding, or New York style cheesecake bar. 5 pm-midnight. 972-789-9558.

III Forks
Steakhouse will host two events: traditional dining downstairs, and a gala celebration upstairs. Downstairs celebration features spcials such as filet mignon with lobster tail for $80. Upstairs comes with bottle of Veuve Cliquot Brut, party favors at midnight, live music and a menu that includes filet mignon, ribeye, New York strip, Chilean sea bass, and more. Upstairs party $140. 972-267-1776.

Truluck's
Four-course dinner with party favors and complimentary sparkling toast at midnight. Choices iclude crab cake,ceviche, shrimp cocktail, oysters Rockefeller, tuna tartare tower, stone crab claws, lobster bisque, clam chowder, Caesar, wedge, chopped salad, blackened redfish, salmon Bearnaise, Dover sole, filet Oscar, ribeye, New York strip Bordelaise, king crab, lonbster tail, stone crab platter, carrot cake, chocolate malt cake, cheesecake, and baked Alaska. A la carte menu is available in the downstairs lounge. $125. Uptown 214-220-2401, Southlake 817-912-0500.

Uchi
10-course tasting menu includes caviar and cream, Toro moon drops, special nigiri pieces, and buta shushu. Upstairs, Uchiba’s 10-course menu upstairs includes salad, Wagyu skewers, scallop spec, and kinoko dumplings. Both restaurants will usher in the New Year with a champagne toast at midnight. $215 for two.

Vidorra
Three-course menu includes flaming fundido with choice of trompo pastor, chicken tinga, or vegetables; shrimp & mussels paella or filet mignon; and tres leches cake. Regular menu also available. Mariachi band will play during dinner and DJ begins at 10 pm. $49. 972-215-0640.

Water Grill
Uptown seafood restaurant will offer regular menu plus three specials: surf & turf filet mignon and lobster tail for $68; chocolate epresso cake with pistachio and Luxardo cherry sorbet; and Veuve Clicquot by the glass. 11 am-10 pm. 214-306-7111.

Whiskey Cake
Five-course dinner with bubbles, wine, and champagne cocktails includes oysters, rabbit consomme, lamb tartare, candied Wagyu bacon and beet salad, Wagyu beef cheek with duck confit catalina bean cassoulet, and smoked pears. 972-993-2253.

Yard House
Three-course menu includes pork loin with broccolini, sweet potatoes, and cherries. Party favors, midnight beer toast, plus wine and champagne. Addison 972-716-4004, Las Colinas 214-496-0151.

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Where to feast on Thanksgiving Day 2026 at Dallas restaurants

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Thanksgiving spread at III Forks.

The 2026 holiday season is upon us, and Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays because it revolves around food, and are thankful for that.

The big day of feasting falls on Thursday, November 26, and Dallas-area restaurants are already getting in gear. From fine-dining dinners and traditional turkey plates to glorious brunch buffets and menus with a global twist, there are plenty of ways to let someone else do the cooking.

The list below focuses on dine-in options, from family-friendly feasts to lavish spreads. All meals take place Thanksgiving Day only, unless noted. Reservation information and more details can be found on restaurant websites.

Here’s where to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at Dallas-area restaurants in 2026. And check back often. This list will grow as more restaurants unveil plans and menus.

Alára: The modern Mediterranean restaurant in Oak Lawn will offer a five-course Thanksgiving-inspired prix fixe meal November 25 and 27 (but will not be open Thanksgiving Day). Menu features caramelized butternut squash ravioli, turkey roulade, and Turkish coffee-crusted hanger steak. Desserts include chocolate lava cake and wine-poached apple. Vegan and gluten-free options available; the regular à la carte menu will also be served. $125 per person.

Asador: Renaissance Dallas Hotel restaurant will serve a Thanksgiving brunch buffet with an antipasto display, made-to-order omelets, New York strip carving station, herb-roasted turkey with giblet gravy, cranberry marmalade, brioche-apple stuffing, green bean and carrot casserole, and mac & cheese made with Vermont cheddar and smoked Gouda, plus assorted desserts. 10 am-3 pm, last seating at 2:30 pm. $90 per adult, $30 for children ages 6-12.

ASTRA Kitchen + Lounge: The restaurant inside HALL Arts Hotel in the Dallas Arts District will serve a Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner featuring roasted pumpkin bisque, Southwest turkey roulade with cornbread stuffing and jalapeño cranberry sauce, and grilled filet mignon. Desserts include sweet potato crème brûlée and pecan pie with vanilla gelato. A Thanksgiving brunch will also be served from 6:30 am-3 pm. $85.

Blue Mesa Grill: The Southwestern restaurant will serve a Thanksgiving buffet with roast turkey, smoked brisket, red chile-glazed ham, grilled salmon, cranberry-jalapeño relish, stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, green beans, and holiday pies. Additional stations offer made-to-order omelets, tacos, and Belgian waffles. 9 am-4 pm. $50 per adult, including mimosas and other beverages; $20 for children ages 6-11; free for children 5 and under. A Thanksgiving Family Pack to-go, featuring turkey and many trimmings, is also available for pre-order and pickup November 24-25; $175, details here.

Centrale Italia: Preston Hollow Italian restaurant will serve a three-course Thanksgiving lunch with starters including butternut squash bisque with crab, pumpkin ricotta tortelloni, rock shrimp risotto, and roasted sweet potato with goat cheese and cranberry. Entrées include roasted turkey with Italian sausage-focaccia stuffing, grilled salmon, Barolo-glazed short rib, and Parmesan-crusted halibut. Desserts include pumpkin cheesecake, apple-blueberry crostata, tiramisu, and molten chocolate cake. 11 am-3 pm with a la carte specials repeated 4-9:30 pm. Lunch: $60 per person.

Crown Block: The restaurant atop Reunion Tower will serve an all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet with carving stations featuring prime rib, Cajun-fried and roasted turkey, and bone-in ham. Other offerings include green bean casserole, cornbread dressing, truffled deviled eggs, mac & cheese, sushi, fresh oysters, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, and gourmet cheeses. Desserts include bourbon pecan pie, caramel apple pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and dark chocolate silk pie. 11 am-6 pm. $165 per person. An early Thanksgiving brunch buffet will feature holiday favorites and à la carte options on November 22, 10:30 am-2:30 pm. $80.

Docent Steak: The new Harwood steakhouse will offer an à la carte Thanksgiving menu with bacon-wrapped quail legs, a seafood tower, baby spinach salad, cuts of meat, and sides including a colossal baked potato, mac & cheese, and asparagus. 5-8:30 pm.

HALL Park Hotel: The Frisco hotel will serve a Thanksgiving buffet with chef-attended carving stations featuring black truffle-rubbed prime rib, slow-roasted turkey with brown butter sage gravy, and apple cider pork belly. Other dishes include broiled salmon with blood orange cranberry gastrique, wild mushroom brioche dressing, and maple-glazed carrots with pecans. Desserts include pumpkin caramel cake, salted caramel apple pie cheesecake, pecan pie cookies, and gingerbread cupcakes. 11 am-4 pm. $95 per adult, $35 for children.

The Henry Plano: The Legacy West restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving, serving its year-round dishes including cheesy truffle popovers, sprouts and squash salad, braised short rib, harvest bowl, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, molten butter cake, and banana sticky toffee pudding. Prices vary.

Jashan: The Michelin Guide-recommended Indian restaurant in Plano will offer a Thanksgiving prix fixe meal for families, alongside its regular menu. Available November 25-27. Prix fixe: $250 for a family of four.

Kona Grill: The NorthPark Center restaurant will offer a Thanksgiving menu with traditional roasted turkey breast, whipped potatoes, green beans, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce ($36), or macadamia nut-crusted turkey with shoyu cream and cranberry sauce ($39). A kids' turkey plate is $17, and pumpkin pie is $16. Available for dine-in and takeout Nov. 12-29; Thanksgiving takeout pickup 11 am-4 pm.

Luna Roja: The Mexican restaurant inside Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas will serve a three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring Tijuana Caesar salad, ancho-orange roasted turkey with charred poblano mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, chile-mole turkey jus, and cinnamon tres leches. $45 per person.

McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails: The East Dallas restaurant will serve a two-course Thanksgiving dinner with a choice of tomato soup or Granny Smith salad, followed by roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans amandine, and cranberry sauce. À la carte options include filet mignon, salmon meunière, and lemon caper chicken. Bourbon pecan pie and vanilla crème brûlée are among the desserts. 11 am-6 pm. Prix fixe: $39 per adult, $15 for children under 12.

Mercat Bistro: The French bistro will serve a three-course Thanksgiving brunch with smoked salmon, Quiche Lorraine, croissant eggs Benedict, turkey, steak frites, and desserts including pain perdu, chocolate tart, and beignets. Dinner options include escargot, roasted cauliflower soup, roasted turkey, petite filet, Parisian gnocchi, and pumpkin cheesecake. Brunch 10 am-3 pm, $75 per adult and $30 for children 12 and under; dinner 5-10 pm, $85 per adult and $35 for children 12 and under.

Nobu Dallas: The Japanese restaurant will serve a Thanksgiving brunch buffet featuring sushi, pastries, desserts, chef-attended stations, and a turkey carving station. 11 am-2 pm. $95.

The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas: The resort’s expansive Thanksgiving Mercato buffet will feature seafood, smoked salmon, artisan cheeses and charcuterie, herb-roasted turkey, hand-carved prime rib, cider-glazed ham, sweet potato casserole, and Cacio e Pepe prepared in a cheese wheel. Desserts include pumpkin profiteroles, spiced pumpkin crème brûlée, apple pie cheesecake, and maple pecan mille-feuille. 12-9 pm. $155 per adult, $55 for children ages 5-10.

Saint Ann: The Harwood Street restaurant will serve a three-course Thanksgiving brunch with butternut squash soup, seared salmon, roasted turkey breast, and smoked brisket hash. Desserts include pumpkin pie, chocolate meringue pie, and apple pear crumble. 11 am-4 pm. $60 per person, $25 for children 12 and under.

Silver Fox: The Richardson steakhouse will serve slow-roasted turkey with Grandma’s gravy, cornbread dressing, whipped potatoes, candied yams, sugar snap peas, and spiced cranberry sauce. Kentucky bourbon pecan pie and pumpkin pie are among the desserts. 12-6 pm. $45 per adult, $20 for children 12 and under. A family meal pack with the same menu is also available for takeout, with prices varying by group size. Preorders begin November 17.

Stillwell’s Steakhouse: The Hotel Swexan steakhouse will offer its regular à la carte menu alongside a Thanksgiving turkey roulade with stuffing, butterscotch heirloom carrots, spiced Texas pecans, gravy, and cranberry mostarda. Bookings begin at 5 pm.

III Forks: Both Addison and Frisco locations of the steakhouse will serve a three-course Thanksgiving dinner with spice-rubbed turkey, Grandma’s gravy, cranberry-orange relish, sausage-sage cornbread dressing, creamed potatoes, maple-glazed yams, and roasted autumn vegetables. Desserts include Kentucky bourbon chocolate pecan pie and pumpkin pie cake. 11 am-8 pm. $45 per adult, $20 for children 12 and under. A turkey family meal pack is also available for takeout, with prices varying by group size. Preorders begin November 17.

Winsome Prime: Dallas restaurant will serve its full brunch menu along with a Thanksgiving dinner option of smoked turkey or Hawaiian-glazed ham with two sides, including cornbread dressing, garlic truffle mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, or greens, and cranberry sauce. Desserts include Mama’s carrot cake and sweet potato pie. 10 am-4 pm. $35 per person.

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