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    Holiday Dining

    Best Dallas restaurants for dining out on Christmas Day in 2023

    Teresa Gubbins
    Dec 11, 2023 | 12:18 pm
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    When the holidays arrive in Dallas, there's one thing you can count on at CultureMap: lists. What's open, where should you eat?

    This list hones in specifically on restaurants that are open on Christmas Day. We also have lists for restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. If you want a list, CultureMap is where it's at. Since 2012!

    Here's what's open in Dallas on Christmas Day:

    Carbone. A la carte menu features classics like spicy rigatoni vodka, veal Parmesan, tiramisu, and cannoli. 4-10 pm. Reservations on Resy. 469-290-6009.

    Carbone Vino. A la carte menu features classics like carpaccio Piemontese, gnocchi, pizzas, chicken parmigiano, tiramisu, and panna cotta. 4-10 pm. Reservations on Resy. 469-290-6009.

    Chet's. Irish-American pub fare with Old Fashioned menu, open 11 am-10 pm. 214-613-6500.

    Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse. Holiday special includes Wagyu chateaubriand, a 12 oz. Wagyu tenderloin A5 Kobe Tallow, and caviar butter, plus a featured cocktail Santa's Sleigh Ride with Jack Daniels and OJ, and a featured Napa Valley wine, Faust Cabernet Sauvignon. Special hours 12-9 pm. Dallas 490-9000, Plano 972-312-9115, Fort Worth 817-877-3999.

    Del Frisco's Grille. Holiday specials include lobster and a 16-ounce ribeye, plus steaks, salads, sandwiches, and famed cheesesteak egg rolls. 1-8 pm. Plano 469-661-8012, Fort Worth 817-887-9900, Southlake 817-410-3777.

    Dolce Riviera. Brunch buffet with array of stations including omelet bar, bruschetta bar, carving station, and dessert station. 10 am-3 pm. $85, or $40 for 12 and under. Dinner with a la carte menu from 6-10 pm. All reservations require a $50 deposit. 469-458-6623.

    Elm & Good. Restaurant at the Kimpton Pittman features Christmas Day brunch from 7 am–3 pm with holiday themed specials. 7 am-3 pm. 469-498-2500.

    Fearing’s. Buffet featuring seafood raw bar with crab and oysters, Prime rib, salads, soups, desserts, fresh baked breads. $175, $90 for vegetarian, $50 for 12 and under. 11-3 pm. 214-922-4848.

    Hall Arts Hotel. Christmas Day brunch features a 3-course menu with baked acorn squash fondue, sturgeon or peppercorn filet mignon, and red velvet cake with currants and white chocolate sauce. $85. A la carte menu also available. 11 am-3 pm. 214-953-1717.

    Kona Grill. Special Christmas menu includes smoked salmon nova lox with red onion & capers, turkey with stuffing, asparagus, cranberry corn bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy; glazed ham with sweet chili green beans & roasted fingerling potatoes; Prime rib surf & turf, kids meal (turkey, mac & cheese, and green beans), and pumpkin pie with whipped cream, pepitas, & caramel sauce. Holiday menu and regular all-day menu will also be available. 11 am-12 am. Dallas 214-369-7600, Plano 214-945-2500.

    Las Colinas Resort, Dallas. Extensive brunch with holiday favorites. $175, or $50 for 12 and under. Two seatings, at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Reservations are required: for 10:30 am or for 1:30 pm. 972-717-2420.

    Mansion on Turtle Creek. 3-course menu features seasonally inspired offerings including hamachi crudo, prime rib with garlic mashed potatoes, Amish chicken with chestnut stuffing, and gingerbread créme brulée. $150, or $65 for 12 and under. 11 am-7 pm. 214-559-2100.

    Monarch. Special Christmas menu features Osso Buco Milanese, chestnut polenta, red currant glaze, and sage, $65. Special dessert is a Chocolate Christmas Tree made with entremet - azelia chocolate mousse, vanilla sponge cake, orange creme brulee & hazelnut crunch with chocolate sable, $35. 4-9 pm. Reserve online. 214-945-2222.

    Nobu. 3-course brunch on Christmas Day features edamame, yellowtail sashimi jalapeno, lobster tacos, crispy rice with spicy tuna, spinach dry miso with grilled shrimp, tuna avocado poke with spicy miso, shrimp spicy garlic with crispy chuka noodles, salmon teriyaki, eggs benedict with crab, chicken karaage & matcha mochi waffles, beef tenderloin with egg, chef’s sushi selection, spicy garlic vegetables, miso cappuccino, and sorbet. Special $32 kid’s bento includes shrimp tempura roll, chicken skewers with teriyaki, inaniwa udon with yuzu butter, mochi ice cream, or sorbet. $75. 11 am-3 pm. 214-252-7000.

    Oceanaire Seafood Room. Full menu with seafood, oysters, raw bar, sushi, chowder. 1-8 pm. 972-759-2277.

    RJ Mexican Cuisine. West End restaurant will be open with regular menu on Christmas Day for walk-ins, no reservations required. 11 am-10 pm. 214-744-1420.

    The Rustic. Uptown hangout will serve tamales, queso, and beer from 5–9 p.m. 214-730-0596.

    Sadelle's. A la carte menu includes eggs, salads, sandwiches, caviar, rotisserie chicken, charcuterie, challah French toast. 7 am-9 pm. Reservations on Resy. 469-290-6009.

    Starship Bagel. Artisan bagel shop will be open at both locations in Lewisville and downtown Dallas on Christmas Day with bagels, coffee, and bagel sandwiches including cucumber, lox, and avocado with tomato, cucumber, red onion, and sprouts. 7 am-1 pm.

    Sum Dang Good Chinese. Trinity Groves restaurant will be open with hand-pulled noodles, steamed dumplings, Mongolian beef, spicy Sichuan wontons, pork pan fried buns, kung pao chicke, upbeat 80's music, and cocktails. 11 am-9 pm. 469-638-8930.

    Table 13. 4-course meal includes choices from deviled eggs, bacon-wrapped dates, house salad, lobster bisque, tenderloin lobster Oscar, sea bass, Prime ribeye, lemon caper chicken, pecan-crusted salmon, candy cane cheesecake or chocolate cake. $99. 5-10 pm. 972-789-9558.

    3Eleven Kitchen & Cocktails. Full menu with cocktails open 11 am-10 pm. 214-744-1423.

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    These are the 9 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

    Celestina Blok
    Mar 9, 2026 | 3:45 pm
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    Clink glasses at a Merlot event this week.

    The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington arrives this weekend, bringing IndyCar "street circuit" racing to the area for the first time. The district is ready to rev its engines with food and drink packages that offer streetside viewing. But first, it's Women's History Month and one Dallas restaurant will pay tribute to top female chefs with a special wine dinner. It's also the weekend before St. Patrick's Day, and several bars and restaurants will celebrate with Irish-inspired food and fanfare.

    Wednesday, March 11

    Wine Chat at Cru Wine Bar and Bistro
    The Shops at Legacy wine bar will host March Merlot madness with this Merlot tasting. Guests can choose their favorite among three: Northstar “Polaris” (Columbia Valley), Château Lassègue “Les Cadrans” (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru), and Orin Swift “Advice from John” (California). The tasting is $35 and comes with three chef-prepared bites for pairing. The tasting takes place from 6-7 pm.

    Women’s Gastronomy Dinner at Restaurant Beatrice
    The second annual dinner celebrates Women’s History Month with six courses honoring female chefs. Menu highlights include a soup course of white gazpacho that pays tribute to James Beard Award winner Susan Spicer, Burgundy-style Texas quail as a nod to Michelin-starred chef Eugenie Brazier, and red velvet cake honoring James Beard Award winner Mashama Bailey. Even wine pairings come from female winemakers or owners, including singer Mary J. Blige. Tickets are $150, plus tax and gratuity, and seating times run from 5-8:45 pm.

    Thursday, March 12

    World of Whiskey at Al Biernet’s North
    Sip premium pours from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and the U.S. paired with steakhouse bites during this guided tasting at the Oak Lawn outlet of Al Biernet’s. Interactive tasting stations will feature nearly a dozen spirits. Menu highlights include bourbon-cured salmon crostinis, smoked brisket sliders, and pulled pork sliders, pimento cheese bites, and more. Tickets are $89, plus tax, and the tasting begins at 6:30 pm.

    Friday, March 13

    Grand Prix at Soy Cowboy
    Soy Cowboy will offer race fans a front-row seat to the action with trackside dining experiences on the patio as the race zooms by. Buffet packages, available Friday through Sunday, include morning half-day tickets (8 am-12 pm, $95 for adults, $45 for children), afternoon half-day tickets ($145 for adults, $75 for children), and full-day tickets (8 am-6 pm, $195). The experience includes an Asian-inspired brunch buffet in the morning with steak, shrimp, lobster and breakfast classics; and in the afternoon, a buffet of sushi, sashimi, oysters, tenderloin station; Asian dishes like dumplings, ribs, and orange chicken; and desserts. A cash bar will be available. Guests can also reserve one of Soy Cowboy’s private “lotus flower” booths for up to six guests for $500.

    Java House Grand Prix of Arlington at Loews
    While the cars race by the Arlington hotel, guests can sip drinks like the Speedway Mexcalita, Pit Stop Paloma, and the Grand Prix Lavender Drop Martini at the bar. Texas-sized bites include the smoked brisket sandwich with cole slaw and French fries, loaded baked potato, and Texas chili. Across the street at Live! by Loews (accessible via an enclosed bridge between hotels), cocktails at Bar Bourbon including Running on Fumes espresso martini made with TX Whiskey and caramel cold foam, and Slipstream Shandy made with Garrison Brothers honeydew bourbon and Shiner Off Road IPA. The specials will run Friday through Sunday.

    Saturday, March 14

    St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Thirsty Lion
    All locations of the gastropub will feature celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend with specials like Guinness beef stew, bacon-cheddar potato cakes, and signature Scotch eggs. Irish bagpipers and Irish dancers will perform Saturday afternoon. Proceeds from featured cocktails, including Jameson Irish Whiskey mules, martinis, Irish coffee, and old fashioneds, will be donated to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to support childhood cancer research. Thirsty Lion has locations in Euless, Irving, and The Colony.

    Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
    Wear green and go Irish during this Dallas bar crawl that will start and end at Stan’s Blue Note. Stops along the way include Hideaway on Henderson, Christies, Mayer’s Garden, and The Dubliner. Tickets start at $20 when purchasing with a group and include a couple drinks or shots, drink specials along the way, and a party cup, photo ops, swag, and more. The crawl starts at 4 pm.

    Sunday, March 15

    St. Patrick’s Day Bash & Crawfish Eating Contest at The Revel
    The Frisco patio and grill will host a full day of live music, ice cold green-hued beer, and seafood boil with an inaugural crawfish eating contest. Pay $20 to enter and $750 will go the first to finish three pounds of crawfish. The contest will start at 4:45 pm, but party will run all day from 11 am-11 pm.

    Monday, March 16

    Mollydooker Wine Dinner at Sea Breeze
    The Plano seafood destination will host a five-course wine dinner featuring South Australia’s Moolydooker wines. A lineup of bold reds will be paired with dishes like crispy barramundi, braised oxtail, smoked duck bao bun sliders, poached steelhead trout, and mixed berry pavlova. The dinner is $130, plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6 pm with a cocktail reception before a 7 pm seating time.

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