• Home
  • popular
  • Events
  • Submit New Event
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • News
  • Restaurants + Bars
  • City Life
  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Real Estate
  • Arts
  • Society
  • Home + Design
  • Fashion + Beauty
  • Innovation
  • Sports
  • Charity Guide
  • children
  • education
  • health
  • veterans
  • SOCIAL SERVICES
  • ARTS + CULTURE
  • animals
  • lgbtq
  • New Charity
  • Series
  • Delivery Limited
  • DTX Giveaway 2012
  • DTX Ski Magic
  • dtx woodford reserve manhattans
  • Your Home in the Sky
  • DTX Best of 2013
  • DTX Trailblazers
  • Tastemakers Dallas 2017
  • Healthy Perspectives
  • Neighborhood Eats 2015
  • The Art of Making Whiskey
  • DTX International Film Festival
  • DTX Tatum Brown
  • Tastemaker Awards 2016 Dallas
  • DTX McCurley 2014
  • DTX Cars in Lifestyle
  • DTX Beyond presents Party Perfect
  • DTX Texas Health Resources
  • DART 2018
  • Alexan Central
  • State Fair 2018
  • Formula 1 Giveaway
  • Zatar
  • CityLine
  • Vision Veritas
  • Okay to Say
  • Hearts on the Trinity
  • DFW Auto Show 2015
  • Northpark 50
  • Anteks Curated
  • Red Bull Cliff Diving
  • Maggie Louise Confections Dallas
  • Gaia
  • Red Bull Global Rally Cross
  • NorthPark Holiday 2015
  • Ethan's View Dallas
  • DTX City Centre 2013
  • Galleria Dallas
  • Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty Luxury Homes in Dallas Texas
  • DTX Island Time
  • Simpson Property Group SkyHouse
  • DIFFA
  • Lotus Shop
  • Holiday Pop Up Shop Dallas
  • Clothes Circuit
  • DTX Tastemakers 2014
  • Elite Dental
  • Elan City Lights
  • Dallas Charity Guide
  • DTX Music Scene 2013
  • One Arts Party at the Plaza
  • J.R. Ewing
  • AMLI Design District Vibrant Living
  • Crest at Oak Park
  • Braun Enterprises Dallas
  • NorthPark 2016
  • Victory Park
  • DTX Common Desk
  • DTX Osborne Advisors
  • DTX Comforts of Home 2012
  • DFW Showcase Tour of Homes
  • DTX Neighborhood Eats
  • DTX Comforts of Home 2013
  • DTX Auto Awards
  • Cottonwood Art Festival 2017
  • Nasher Store
  • Guardian of The Glenlivet
  • Zyn22
  • Dallas Rx
  • Yellow Rose Gala
  • Opendoor
  • DTX Sun and Ski
  • Crow Collection
  • DTX Tastes of the Season
  • Skye of Turtle Creek Dallas
  • Cottonwood Art Festival
  • DTX Charity Challenge
  • DTX Culture Motive
  • DTX Good Eats 2012
  • DTX_15Winks
  • St. Bernard Sports
  • Jose
  • DTX SMU 2014
  • DTX Up to Speed
  • st bernard
  • Ardan West Village
  • DTX New York Fashion Week spring 2016
  • Taste the Difference
  • Parktoberfest 2016
  • Bob's Steak and Chop House
  • DTX Smart Luxury
  • DTX Earth Day
  • DTX_Gaylord_Promoted_Series
  • IIDA Lavish
  • Huffhines Art Trails 2017
  • Red Bull Flying Bach Dallas
  • Y+A Real Estate
  • Beauty Basics
  • DTX Pet of the Week
  • Long Cove
  • Charity Challenge 2014
  • Legacy West
  • Wildflower
  • Stillwater Capital
  • Tulum
  • DTX Texas Traveler
  • Dallas DART
  • Soldiers' Angels
  • Alexan Riveredge
  • Ebby Halliday Realtors
  • Zephyr Gin
  • Sixty Five Hundred Scene
  • Christy Berry
  • Entertainment Destination
  • Dallas Art Fair 2015
  • St. Bernard Sports Duck Head
  • Jameson DTX
  • Alara Uptown Dallas
  • Cottonwood Art Festival fall 2017
  • DTX Tastemakers 2015
  • Cottonwood Arts Festival
  • The Taylor
  • Decks in the Park
  • Alexan Henderson
  • Gallery at Turtle Creek
  • Omni Hotel DTX
  • Red on the Runway
  • Whole Foods Dallas 2018
  • Artizone Essential Eats
  • Galleria Dallas Runway Revue
  • State Fair 2016 Promoted
  • Trigger's Toys Ultimate Cocktail Experience
  • Dean's Texas Cuisine
  • Real Weddings Dallas
  • Real Housewives of Dallas
  • Jan Barboglio
  • Wildflower Arts and Music Festival
  • Hearts for Hounds
  • Okay to Say Dallas
  • Indochino Dallas
  • Old Forester Dallas
  • Dallas Apartment Locators
  • Dallas Summer Musicals
  • PSW Real Estate Dallas
  • Paintzen
  • DTX Dave Perry-Miller
  • DTX Reliant
  • Get in the Spirit
  • Bachendorf's
  • Holiday Wonder
  • Village on the Parkway
  • City Lifestyle
  • opportunity knox villa-o restaurant
  • Nasher Summer Sale
  • Simpson Property Group
  • Holiday Gift Guide 2017 Dallas
  • Carlisle & Vine
  • DTX New Beginnings
  • Get in the Game
  • Red Bull Air Race
  • Dallas DanceFest
  • 2015 Dallas Stylemaker
  • Youth With Faces
  • Energy Ogre
  • DTX Renewable You
  • Galleria Dallas Decadence
  • Bella MD
  • Tractorbeam
  • Young Texans Against Cancer
  • Fresh Start Dallas
  • Dallas Farmers Market
  • Soldier's Angels Dallas
  • Shipt
  • Elite Dental
  • Texas Restaurant Association 2017
  • State Fair 2017
  • Scottish Rite
  • Brooklyn Brewery
  • DTX_Stylemakers
  • Alexan Crossings
  • Ascent Victory Park
  • Top Texans Under 30 Dallas
  • Discover Downtown Dallas
  • San Luis Resort Dallas
  • Greystar The Collection
  • FIG Finale
  • Greystar M Line Tower
  • Lincoln Motor Company
  • The Shelby
  • Jonathan Goldwater Events
  • Windrose Tower
  • Gift Guide 2016
  • State Fair of Texas 2016
  • Choctaw Dallas
  • TodayTix Dallas promoted
  • Whole Foods
  • Unbranded 2014
  • Frisco Square
  • Unbranded 2016
  • Circuit of the Americas 2018
  • The Katy
  • Snap Kitchen
  • Partners Card
  • Omni Hotels Dallas
  • Landmark on Lovers
  • Harwood Herd
  • Galveston.com Dallas
  • Holiday Happenings Dallas 2018
  • TenantBase
  • Cottonwood Art Festival 2018
  • Hawkins-Welwood Homes
  • The Inner Circle Dallas
  • Eating in Season Dallas
  • ATTPAC Behind the Curtain
  • TodayTix Dallas
  • The Alexan
  • Toyota Music Factory
  • Nosh Box Eatery
  • Wildflower 2018
  • Society Style Dallas 2018
  • Texas Scottish Rite Hospital 2018
  • 5 Mockingbird
  • 4110 Fairmount
  • Visit Taos
  • Allegro Addison
  • Dallas Tastemakers 2018
  • The Village apartments
  • City of Burleson Dallas

    Holiday News

    Where to eat on Christmas 2022 at Dallas restaurants

    Teresa Gubbins
    Nov 25, 2022 | 2:30 pm
    ham
    Here’s all the info you need on holiday dining.
    WallpapersWala.com

    It seems impossible to fathom but we've reached that point where we are starting to think about Christmas, and restaurants are already cooking up options, whether you're looking to dine out or grab something to take home.

    This list has a little bit of everything: places that are open on Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, or places doing take-out only. As the holiday draws nearer, the list will surely grow; check back for updates, which we'll make as they come in.

    Here's our list of Christmas dining options. (Restaurants with names in bold are open on Christmas Day.)

    CBD Provisions: Joule Dallas hotel restaurant will serve an abbreviated menu with holiday specials, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including Duck Confit, Braised Beef Cheek, and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

    City Hall Bistro. Restaurant at the Adolphus has a three-course menu featuring squash & kale salad, honey baked ham, cornbread dressing, candied yams, pumpkin pie, and Texas praline crunch brownie. Additional items are available for an extra cost including prime rib and salmon. 12–8 pm. $70. 214-651-3686.

    Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas. Open Christmas Eve for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 5-10 pm. Open Christmas Day for brunch 11-2 pm, and Christmas Day dinner from 5-9 pm. 469-359-7700.

    Dive Coastal Cuisine. To-go items include mini potato latkes, bruschetta ciabatta crostinis, charcuterie, chicken, beef tenderloin, whipped or whole sweet potatoes, holiday everything salad, and whole key lime pie. Order by December 21. 214-891-1700. Closed Christmas Day.

    Dolce Riviera. Special edition Feast of the Seven Fishes menu. $85. December 19–December 24. 469-458-6623. Closed Christmas Day.

    Encina. Oak Cliff restaurant is open Christmas Eve for brunch and dinner, plus brunch on Christmas Day, with the full regular menu as well as seasonal offerings including Strauss Farms veal cheeks with truffled polenta, ricotta cavatelli Bolognese, and Sonoma Farms duck leg confit with chermoula cauliflower & curried squash. Brunch 10 am-2 pm, dinner 5-8 pm. 469-620-3644.

    Fogo de Chão. Open Christmas Eve 11 am–9:30 pm and Christmas Day 11 am–9 pm.

    Gorji. Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 6-8 pm with 3- or 4-course meal featuring choices from garlic and Bulgarian feta with pita, chili & yogurt over grilled chilled avocado, baby greens & strawberries, Romaine & kale Caesar, turkey, pork chop, langoustine tails, sea bass & shrimp over cauliflower puree, 6-oz tenderloin with gorgonzola gnocchi, spinach cheese lasagna, strawberries and kefir, or flourless chocolate cake. $99 to $115, no-tip required. 972-503-7080.

    Knife Dallas. Open Christmas Day 5-10 pm with regular menu. 214-443-9339.

    Kona Grill. Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 11 am-11 pm, with full menu as well as holiday specials. 214-945-2500.

    Mercat Bistro. Christmas Day brunch with festive 3-course menu. $68. Make reservations to sit in the restaurant’s famous Polar Bear section. 10 am–3 pm. 214-953-0917.

    Magnolias Sous Le Pont. Open Christmas Day morning with winter themed beverages including Toffee Crunch Affogato, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and frozen peppermint mocha. 469-249-9222.

    Manhattan Project Beer Co. Brewery in West Dallas will be open 10 am-8 pm on Christmas Eve, and 2-9 pm on Christmas Day, serving beer only; the kitchen will be closed. 469-678-8870.

    Postino WineCafe. Family-size to-go menu feeds up to 15, including two starters, bruschetta platter, and salad. Add-ons are available for an additional cost. $285, Order by December 23. 972-210-2102. Closed Christmas Day.

    Sassetta. Italian restaurant at Joule Dallas hotel will serve the classic Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes with caviar, scallop crudo, and branzino al forno and more. The meal will be family-style, $130 per person. December 23 5-10:30 pm, December 24 5-10:45 pm. Reservations online. Closed Christmas Day.

    Starship Bagel. Artisan bagel shop in Lewisville is open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, from 7 am-1 pm, with bagels, coffee, and bagel sandwiches including cucumber, lox, and avocado with tomato, cucumber, red onion, and sprouts.

    Tacodeli. Chile En Nogada and Spiked Horchata, available for dine-in or to-go.Available through December 23. West Dallas – 214-760-1930; The Hill – 214-206-8980; Park & Preston (Plano) – 972-200-5101; Parkwood (Plano) – 214-997-6047. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

    TJ’s Seafood Market. Holiday to-go menu includes holiday platters, shrimp, smoked salmon, oysters, and gumbo. Order by December 23 for pickup December 24. Preston Royal – 214-691-2369; Oak Lawn – 214-219-3474. Closed Christmas Day.

    Sassetta. Joule hotel restaurant is doing a Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner December 23-24 from 5–10:45 pm. Courses include dip with crostini, scallop crudo, cioppino, pasta vongole, pasta puttanesca, and branzino. $130, includes valet and complimentary cocktail. Menu is online. 214-290-7555. Closed Christmas Day.

    SusieCakes. Christmas desserts include chocolate candy cane cake, holiday cupcakes, cupcakes, frosted sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, and decorating kits. Order by December 24. Preston Center – 214-983-2253; Hillside – 945-245-2253. Closed Christmas Day.

    Ten50 BBQ. To-go smoked meats, sides, and desserts. Order by December 21 for pickup by December 24. 1-855-QUE-1050 or email catering@ten50bbq.com. Closed Christmas Day.

    listsholidays
    news/restaurants-bars
    popular
    CULTUREMAP EMAILS ARE AWESOME
    Get Dallas intel delivered daily.

    Meet the Tastemakers

    Announcing the Dallas nominees for 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards

    CultureMap Staff
    Feb 27, 2026 | 12:46 pm
    Dallas Tastemaker Awards
    Ashley Gongora
    undefined

    Dallas' culinary scene is unstoppable, and each year we celebrate the city's top restaurant and bar talent with the annual CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. Recently, we revealed the 2026 event dates and released a limited number of discounted tickets, and now it's time for the anticipated unveiling of our Dallas nominees.

    These nominees represent the very best in Dallas dining right now, from casual neighborhood spots to Michelin-worthy menus.

    Our panel of judges — including local culinary experts and a who's who of past Tastemaker Awards winners — have selected outstanding nominees across nine categories. They'll choose the winner for all but one award — the Best New Restaurant will be crowned by CultureMap readers in an interactive tournament this spring.

    Meet the nominees below, then join us May 7 at Astoria Event Venue to find out who wins. You'll nosh on chef-prepared bites from a host of participating nominees, sip perfectly paired cocktails, and be in the room when the winners are revealed. A limited number of First Dibs tickets are still available with big discounts ($50 for general admission and $85 for VIP), so don't delay.

    Now, please join us in toasting the 2026 Dallas Tastemaker Awards nominees:

    Restaurant of the Year

    • Cattleack Barbeque
    • Crown Block
    • Gemma
    • Mabo
    • Mamani
    • Mot Hai Ba
    • Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen
    • Nonna
    • Sushi Kozy
    • Tatsu Dallas

    Chef of the Year

    • Tiffany Derry, Roots Southern Table, Radici
    • Omar Flores, Casa Brasa
    • John Kleifgen, Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse
    • Andreas Kotsifos, Andreas Prime
    • Peja Krstic, Mot Hai Ba, Pillar
    • Olivia López, Molino Olōyō
    • Aubrey Murphy, SĒR Steak + Spirits
    • Misti Norris, Far Out
    • Charles Olalia, The Mansion
    • Chris Vogeli, III Forks Steakhouse - Addison

    Bar of the Year

    • Apothecary
    • Ayahuasca Cantina
    • Bar Colette
    • Black Swan Saloon
    • Bowen House
    • Boxcar
    • La Viuda Negra
    • Leela's Wine Bar
    • Midnight Rambler
    • The Wilfred

    Best New Restaurant

    • Avra Estiatorio
    • Burger Schmurger
    • Cafe Dior by Dominique Crenn
    • Casa Brasa
    • Centrale Italia
    • Domodomo Ko
    • El Molino Mexican Bistro
    • Evelyn
    • Far Out
    • Flamant
    • Frenchie
    • Jo’Seon Wagyu Omakase
    • Little Blue Bistro
    • Norman's Japanese Grill
    • Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q
    • Winsome Prime

    Rising Star Chef of the Year

    • Reilly Brown, Frenchie
    • Scott Girling, Osteria Il Muro
    • Mollie Guerra, Chef Mollie G
    • Zeina Kamal, Babel Mediterranean Grill
    • Belal Kattan, Bazaar
    • Brian Kim, Domodomo Ko
    • Sonia Mancillas, Via Triozzi
    • Benjamin Norton, Norman’s Japanese Grill
    • Eduardo Osorio, Meridian
    • Kelly Vargas, Curuba Colombian Kitchen

    Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year

    • Beverley's
    • Blues Burgers
    • Cafe Izmir
    • Family Thais Asian Bistro
    • Kenny’s East Coast Pizza
    • il Bracco Restaurant
    • La Parisienne
    • Miriam Cocina Latina
    • The Mexican
    • Pillar

    Dessert Program of the Year

    • Crispy Cones
    • IYKYK Mochi Churro
    • Le Reve Gelato & Patisserie
    • Lucia
    • Pietro’s Italian Bakery
    • Restaurant Beatrice
    • Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas
    • San Martin Bakery & Restaurant
    • Uchi
    • Village Baking Co.

    Coffee Shop of the Year

    • Ascension
    • Cafe Ciro
    • Cafe Duro
    • Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.
    • Good Boy Cafe
    • La Réunion
    • Le SouQ Coffee
    • Palmieri Cafe
    • Wayward Coffee Co.
    • White Rock Coffee

    Best Sandwich

    • Beyond the Bun
    • Bread Zeppelin
    • Deli News Restaurant
    • Empire Baking Co.
    • Goodfriend Package
    • Jimmy's Food Store
    • Latin Deli
    • Mendocino Farms
    • Tortas la Hechizera
    • Trades Delicatessen

    ---

    The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards ceremony is sponsored in Dallas by Maker's Mark, Shutto, NXT LVL Event, and more to be announced. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Harvest Project Food Rescue.

    tastemakersculturemap tastemaker awardsaustinnomineestastemaker awards
    news/restaurants-bars
    popular

    most read posts

    Taylor Sheridan sets new 'Frisco King' series in buzzy Dallas suburb

    Dallas stars as one of the 10 best cities for filmmakers in 2026

    Dallas suburb surprises as millennial magnet and more popular stories

    Loading...