The Week in Food Events

Steakhouse peek tops 10 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Steak and tallow fries from Tallow Steakhouse.

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A Dallas-based restaurant group will debut their first Manhattan restaurant, and this week offers Dallasites a preview tasting of the menu. It's also Negroni Week, and bars are jumping on board to showcase the classic cocktail. More Oktoberfest food and fun is on the list, too.

Monday, September 22

Negroni Week at Bourbon & Banter
The Statler’s underground lounge will celebrate Negroni Week with a lineup of specialty cocktails priced at $20 with $1 from each benefiting Slow Food’s mission to foster a more equitable and sustainable world of food and beverage. Savor inventive takes on the classic, including Kingston Negroni, with Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum, Campari, and sweet vermouth; Eeyore’s Requiem with St. George Terroir Gin, Cynar, Fernet-Branca, blanc vermouth, & orange bitters; Polka Dot Negroni, with Tanqueray No. 10 Gin, Salers Gentian, and blanc vermouth; and Left Hand, made with Old Forester 100 Bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth, and chocolate bitters. Negroni Week runs through Sunday.

Wednesday, September 24

Garrison Brothers Bourbon Dinner at SĒR Steak + Spirits
As part of the Hilton Anatole sky-high steakhouse’s Signature SĒR Series, Nancy Garrison of Garrison Brothers Distillery will lead guests through four courses paired with her namesake bourbons. Menu items include black truffle ravioli, crispy duck breast, Akaushi reserve steak, and sticky toffee flan. Dinner is $175 plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6 pm.

Thursday, September 25

Nando’s PERi-PERi Chicken Texas Food Truck Tour
South African restaurant concept (which has a location in Addison) known for its flame-grilled chicken is rolling out a Texas food truck tour with a two-day stop in Dallas. Visit The Sound at Cypress Waters on Thursday from 4-8 pm and White Rock Alehouse & Brew on Saturday from 3–6 pm for complimentary flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, chips, and sides. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable donations to benefit the North Texas Food Bank.

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner Featuring Martin House Brewing Company at Omni PGA Frisco Ice House
Raise a stein during this four-course pairing dinner featuring Oktoberfest flavors and Fort Worth’s Martin House Brewing Company. Sneak peeks of the menu reveal pork schnitzel, smoked German roulade, German potato salad, smoked apple and cabbage slaw, and multiple Martin House brews. Tickets (which are going fast) are $95, plus tax and a small service fee, and the event begins at 6:30 pm.

“Meat” the Martinis at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
This seven-course martini journey will feature savory and sweet martinis paired with chef-inspired bites, with highlights including a dirty martini dip tower, Dubai chocolate espressotini, and tarte au citron. The immersive experience is $170 and will take place at all Del Frisco’s locations, including Dallas and Plano, beginning at 6:30 pm.

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner at Lochland’s Irish Pub
Lake Highlands gastropub will celebrate Oktoberfest with a four-course German dinner paired with five authentic Oktoberfest beers. The menu includes Warsteiner German Pilsner, Erdinger Oktoberfest paired with a Bavarian soft pretzel, beer cheese spread, and mustard sauce, Hacker-Phchorr Oktoberfest with Kuby’s beer bratwurst and sauerkraut, Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier with pork schnitzel and German potato salad, and Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier with apple strudel. The dinner is $60 plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 7 pm.

Friday, September 26

Tallow Steakhouse Experience at The Ranch at Las Colinas
Dallas-based FB Society restaurant group (Haywire, Mexican Sugar, Whiskey Cake, Sixty Vines, Ida Claire) will debut Tallow Steakhouse in Manhattan next year – but Dallasites get a taste this weekend. Visit The Ranch at Las Colinas for a three-course menu from Tallow Steakhouse ahead of its 5th Avenue debut. The $49 menu includes Italian salad, steak frites with tallow fries with rosemary sage salt, and New York cheesecake with Camembert cheese and fig compote. Optional cocktails include The Dirty Martini with house-made brine, Fifth Fashioned, New York Sour, and Midnight in Manhattan. The menu will be available Friday and Saturday.

Negroni Week 5-Course Tasting Experience at Eataly Dallas
Italian gourmet destination will celebrate Negroni Week with a five-course pairing dinner inside its upper-level restaurant, Terra. Each course will be paired with a cocktail, and guests will get insights on the art of the Negroni and the legacy of Campari, an Italian liqueur and classic Negroni component. The tasting is $80 plus tax and service fees, and begins at 6 pm.

Saturday, September 27

Sandy Pickle Beer Olympics
The Village Dallas hosts this amusing, slightly boozy Olympics-style competition in which teams of two battle it out in beerfest games including beer pong, flip cup, and cornhole. Each duo will be assigned a different country. Costumes count: The more over-the-top, the better. Flags from your country, jerseys, wigs, face paint, full-on Olympic uniforms are all welcome. The $75 price, plus tax and a small fee, includes entry for two participants, three beers, and choice of cheeseburger, hot dog, or veggie burger per person. The games will run from 12–8 pm.

Monday, September 29

Mystic 7 Fundraiser at Georgie
North Texas native Wes Whitsell will bring his West Coast experience back to Texas as the new executive chef of Georgie. He’ll begin his homecoming with a family-style dinner benefiting the foundations of the Mystic 7, the seven Dallas-area girls lost in the Texas Hill Country flooding. The three-course dinner paired with wines is $250 and seating times start at 6 pm.

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Holiday Dining News

These Dallas restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2025

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Dallas restaurants are almost always open and ready to serve, with one exception: Christmas Day, a day that sees most close. But the restaurants on this list are the exception: Dallas restaurants that are open on Christmas Day — a true blessing for diners seeking a festive meal.

Here's all the restaurants across Dallas (and Fort Worth) that are open for dining on Christmas Day: (This list does not include Christmas Eve or Christmas to-go.)

Brio Italian. Italian chain will be open lunch and dinner on Christmas Day with an array of classic comfort dishes, signature Italian cuisine, from savory starters to salads, main courses, to delectable desserts. 11 am-9 pm. Allen 214-884-3920. Southlake 817-310-3136.

Buca de Beppo. Italian restaurant will be open lunch and dinner on Christmas Day with full menu plus three limited-time winter menu specials: pappardelle with Spicy Italian sausage, garlic, & spinach; pappardelle Bolognese with beef ragu, carrots, celery, onions, and tomatoes; and pork osso buco in a puttanesca sauce over polenta. Prices a la carte. 11 am-8 pm. 214-361-8462.

Carbone Dallas. Italian restaurant will have a menu of appetizers, pastas, veal, chicken, pork chop, and seafood. Prices a la carte. 4-10 pm. 469-290-6009.

Catch Dallas. Uptown seafood and steakhouse will offer full menu plus holiday specials including $42 toro crudo, 20-oz Texas Wagyu ribeye for $130, and the holiday "Hit Me" cake with candy cane Klondike, white chocolate ice cream, brownie, and chocolate stout cake for $26. 4-9 pm. 214-983-1440.

The Crescent Club. Hotel Crescent Court restaurant will host Christmas brunch with omelet station, benedict station, crepes station, chilaquiles station, hot cocoa station, sushi rolls, lobster tail, crab claws, oysters, charcuterie, salads, salads, holiday sides, Yule log, gingerbread scones, cheesecake, macarons, and more. $150, or $60 for 11 and under. 10:30 am-2 pm. 214-871-3200.

Cut & Bourbon. Live! by Loews Arlington restaurant is hosting Christmas dinner with chef Robert Carr's holiday special, beef Wellington with whipped Yukon gold potatoes & glazed root vegetables wine demi-glace, in addition to traditional menu options including crab legs, Prime NY strip, and salmon. Advance reservations strongly encouraged. Prices a la carte. 5 pm-10 pm. 682-277-4950.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle. Christmas feast for four, served on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, features winter green salad, veal & wagyu meatballs with tomato fondue, 40-oz Wagyu bone-in ribeye, sweet potato casserole with marshmallow & pecan crumble, Brussels sprouts, gingerbread butter cake with apple compote, chocolate mousse cake with peppermint crumble, $395 for four people. Dinner 2-8 pm. Dallas 972-490-9000, Plano 972-312-9115, Fort Worth 817-877-3999.

Del Frisco's Grille. The Holly Jolly Feast for 3-4 people, served on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, features winter greens, New England clam chowder, 40-oz prime rib roast, green beans, scalloped Yukon gold & sweet potato gratin, red velvet cheesecake with cream cheese frosting, or apple cobbler. $295 for 3-4 people. 12-8 pm. Plano 469-661-8012, Fort Worth 817-887-9900, Southlake 817-410-3777.

Dolce Riviera. Brunch buffet includes omelet bar, bruschetta bar, carving station, and dessert station. $95, or $35 for 12 and under. All reservations require a $50 deposit. 10 am-4 pm. 469-458-6623.

Eataly — La Pizza & La Pasta. Three-course Italian prix-fixe menu includes roasted beets with whipped ricotta & truffle honey, burrata with Tuscan tomato bread compote, mushroom lasagna, butternut squash gnocchi with black truffle, tagliatelle with Tuscan ragù, lobster linguine, insalata di mare, tagliolini with white truffle, and panettone. Starts at $55. 10:30 am-9 pm. (The market is open from 9 am-9 pm.) 469-759-2800.

Ebb & Flow. Plano restaurant is open with regular menu featuring toasted ravioli, Cubano egg rolls, salmon piccata, and a brown sugar soy-glazed porterhouse pork chop with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach. 11 am-2 am. 972-483-2266.

Ellie's Dallas. Three-course prix fixe menu for dinner at Hall Arts Hotel features winter greens salad, chestnut gnocchi, choice of beef picanha or sea bass, and buche de noel sponge cake, plus a la carte selections and festive cocktails. $95. 5-9 pm. 972-629-0924.

Farena. Loews Arlington Hotel restaurant is offering an Italian Continental breakfast buffet featuring baked pastries, seasonal fruits, and traditional breakfast dishes. The traditional dinner menu includes a classic Margherita pizza, veal milanese, prime 10-ounce filet mignon, and Executive Chef Tony France's Christmas special, herb crusted osso buco. $35 breakfast buffet; a la carte dinner pricing. Breakfast buffet 7 am - 12 pm, dinner 5-10 pm. 682-318-2810.

Fearing's. Christmas brunch features seafood raw bar, kale & spinach sesame salad, fruit & berries, bagels & spreads, smoked salmon, and meat carving stations. Note: Only limited seats remain. $165. 11 am-3 pm. 214-922-4848.

Knife Italian. Ritz Carlton-Las Colinas restaurant is hosting a grand buffet inspired by the elegance of New York’s iconic Rainbow Room, with chef stations, live entertainment, and a Champagne and Bloody Mary bar. $159. 11 am-3 pm. 972-717-2420.

Kona Grill. Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with special menu including 10-oz prime rib with half lobster tail & Yukon Gold mash; turkey breast with sage stuffing, green beans, & gravy; salmon stuffed with crab & brie; and pumpkin pie 10 am-10 pm. 214-369-7600.

Kyuramen. Japanese ramen spot in Frisco will serve its full menu plus a special "endless ramen" — unlimited noodle refills with any ramen order (dine-in only) — on Christmas Day, part of a limited-time promotion from December 22–28. If you leave any in the bowl, you pay an extra $2. 11 am-10 pm. 469-200-5252.

Le Bilboquet. Prix fixe menu offered on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day includes mushroom soup with black Périgord truffle, escargot in garlic butter, petite filet with spicy shrimp diablo and pommes purée, lobster risotto with Hackleback caviar, halibut with Dungeness crab, and choice of chocolate mousse or lemon tart. $125. 4:15-10 pm. Reservations on Resy.

Lombardi Cucina Italiana. Frisco restaurant will serve regular menu and chef specials including Feast of the Seven Fishes for two, halibut with cacio e pepe risotto, lobster ravioli, beef tenderloin with potato puree, Wagyu tomahawk ribeye, and salt-crusted whole branzino. Prices a la carte. 4-9 pm. 469-200-5677.

Maison Chinoise. Asian restaurant will serve regular menu with signatures like Peking duck plus chef specials including crab dumplings, dan dan noodles, pork belly char-siu puff, wok-seared filet mignon, and Shanghai tiramisu dome. Prices a la carte. 1-9 pm. 469-949-2991.

The Mansion on Turtle Creek. Rosewood Mansion restaurant features three-course prix-fixe dinner with tuna & salmon carpaccio, roasted chestnut velouté, endive celery salad, roasted cauliflower, baked salmon, tenderloin & short rib beef duo, potato puree, winter vegetables, vanilla cremeux, dark-chocolate mousse, or eggnog tiramisu. $165, plus $110 for wine pairing, or $70 for 12 and under. 11 am-7 pm. 214-559-2100.

Monarch. Three-course holiday menu served on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day features prosciutto, focaccia with dip, squash caponata, radicchio watercress salad, tuna crudo with blood orange, beef tenderloin with horseradish crema, branzino with fennel confit, whipped potatoes, chestnut agnolotti, Brussels sprouts, orange chocolate cake, and gingerbread cookie. Extras include 45-day dry aged tomahawk ($210), Périgord black truffles ($45), alba white truffles ($80), Island Creek oysters ($24/$48) osetra caviar ($180). $175. 4–9 pm. Seating is limited, and reservations are strongly encouraged. 214-945-2222.

Montage. JW Marriott Dallas Arts District hotel restaurant is hosting holiday brunch including charcuterie station, rustic breads, oysters, yogurt parfait, avocado toast bites, mini lobster rolls, omelet station, crepe station, Parmesan wheel pasta station, salad bar, carving stations, sweet potato casserole, squash soup, and dessert station. $105, or $45 for 12 and under. 10:30 am-2 pm. 214-736-7760.

MiYa Chinese. East Dallas restaurant will be open and serving handmade dumplings, noodles, dim sum, crispy duck, and orange chicken. Prices are a la carte. 1-8 pm. 214-484-1175.

Nobu Dallas. Sushi restaurant will feature a special brunch buffet with an expansive selection of Japanese and Western dishes, sushi, salads, pastries, desserts, and chef stations, and carving station on display. Note, no à la carte menu will be available. $90. 11 am-2:30 pm. Reservations can be made via OpenTable. 214-252-7000.

Open Palette. Sheraton Hotel restaurant is offering a prix-fixe Christmas menu featuring choice of either holiday salad or lobster bisque, the pork chop, served with roasted butternut squash, sauteed green beans, and tangy pomegranate sauce. Dessert includes Open Palette’s Black Forest yule log. $65. 4-10 pm. 214-777-6574.

Pyramid. Fairmont Hotel restaurant is hosting Christmas brunch featuring made-to-order omelets, Viennoiseries, avocado toast, lobster roll, smash burger, braised short rib, and smoked prime rib. Prices a la carte. 10 am-3 pm. 214-720-2020.

Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West. Holiday brunch features pepper-crusted roast beef, pesto chicken, truffle & English pea orzotto, 5-spice sweet potatoes, sesame Brussels sprouts, butternut squash bisque, pear pecan tart, bourbon cherry bread pudding. $45. 10 am-1 pm. 469-925-1800.

Reserve at the Highland. Three-course dinner served on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day includes mushroom tart, lobster bisque, winter green & pear salad, maple-glazed duck breast with wild rice pilaf, halibut with parsnip puree, beef Wellington, eggnog creme brulee, or Yule log. $95, plus $5 for wine pairing. 5-9 pm. 214-443-9339.

Sadelle’s. Full regular menu will be available for Christmas, including eggs, caviar, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards. Prices are a la carte. 9 am - 6 pm. Highland Park 469-290-6009.

Sanjh Restaurant & Bar. Indian restaurant is hosting a Christmas buffet with live stations, made-to-order dosas, omelet station, and a roasted counter with turkey and assorted breads, plus desserts, stollen, and a chocolate and candy station. $65, or $32.50 for 12 and under. 11 am-3 pm. 972-239-1800.

SER Steak + Spirits. Holiday specials available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day include oysters Rockefeller, branzino, duck breast with duck confit, Akaushi prime rib, and a Santa's Gift Box dessert trio with dark chocolate gingerbread mousse, orange financier, baileys mascarpone. Regular dining menu also available. 3:30-10 pm. 214-761-7479.

Starship Bagel. Artisanal Dallas bagel chain will be open for Christmas at all three locations — Lewisville, North Dallas, and downtown Dallas. 7 am-1 pm.

Stillwell’s. Hotel Swexan steakhouse will offer a Christmas dinner including regular a la carte menu plus beef Wellington with potato puree, roasted carrots, and truffle bordelaise.classic. $95. 469-405-1911.

STK Steakhouse. Uptown steakhouse is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with regular menu plus holiday cocktails and features including turkey dinner with sage stuffing, parmesan-crusted Yukon mashed, sweet potatoes, and cranberry-orange chutney ($64; $29 for 12 and under), or prime rib with confit fingerling potatoes and green beans, $69. 11 am-10 pm. 972-842-9450.

12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse. AYCE fire-roasted picanha, filet mignon, ribs, lamb, and full salad bar. $66. 11 am-10 pm. 972-779-7012.

Wicked Butcher. Steakhouse is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with an à la carte special menu featuring butternut squash soup, white truffle caesar, seafood tower, steak tartare, duck à l ’orange with orange marmalade & parsnip purée, rigatoni Bolognese, ginger miso Chilean sea bass with basmati rice, rack of lamb, prime rib, dry-aged bone-in filet, corn crème brûlée, cornbread stuffing, sweet potato mash, robuchon mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, gnocchi with black truffle & butternut squash purée, Valrhona chocolate souffle, and chocolate tart. Christmas Day: 11 am-9 pm. Dallas 214-444-7740, Fort Worth 682-231-8214.

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