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Valentine's dining

All the best Dallas restaurants for dining out on Valentine's Day 2026

Stephanie Allmon Merry
Jan 27, 2026 | 11:10 am
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Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday this year, which means it's prime date night. It also means restaurant reservations could go especially fast. Decisions must be made. Tables must be booked.

Here is our guide to all the best Dallas-area restaurants for dinner on Valentine's Day, February 14. Some restaurants are choosing to extend the festivities throughout the weekend, and a few are making a whole week of it. Bonus that you'll be showing love to restaurants, which are in recovery mode after being shut down for several days due to wintry weather.

To make the list, they can't just be open and serving their regular menu; they must be offering something special for V-Day, with menu details available and reservations still available.

Anticipate that more restaurants will be added to this list as the big day draws closer.

Al Biernat’s. Legendary Dallas steakhouse offers several ways to celebrate Valentine’s, from a luxe Surf & Turf for Two featuring lobster thermidor and Wagyu tenderloin ($199), to handcrafted His & Hers cocktails and Piper-Heidsieck Champagne. Specials also include an At-Home Date Night Experience with a full steakhouse spread available for delivery ($250). Available at both locations.

Asador. Restaurant at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a prix fixe dinner February 14, from 5-10 pm. (last seating 9:30 pm and two-hour maximum dining time). Dinner begins with a champagne toast and amuse-bouche, followed by courses like Braised Rosewood Wagyu Short Rib and Peruvian Warm Chocolate Cake. Live music and a keepsake dried floral bouquet for each couple are included. $115 per person.

Billy Can Can. Victory Park saloon is offering Valentine’s Day features all weekend, February 13-15, including grouper carpaccio with caviar and ruby red grapefruit, lobster “love letters” with saffron-Champagne butter, Oscar-style Wagyu-X strip with bone marrow and blue crab, and a brûlée banana split with chocolate-covered strawberries. À la carte.

Blue Mesa Grill. Southwestern restaurant will feature a Valentine’s special for two 5-9 pm February 14, including steak, chicken, and shrimp fajitas with accompaniments, queso, chocolate covered strawberries, and frosé cocktails. $75 per couple. Dallas and Plano locations will also offer a Valentine’s brunch, Saturday-Sunday, featuring their classic brunch and Valentine’s Day food specials ($29 including frosé cocktails).

Cafe Momentum. Downtown nonprofit restaurant celebrates Valentine’s Day with a three-course prix-fixe dinner February 12-14, featuring dishes like pan-seared scallops, steak frites, and desserts, paired with sparkling wine and a bottle of house red or white. $125 for two with wine, $99 for two without.

Catch Dallas. Uptown seafood and steak destination will offer luxe Valentine’s Day dishes and cocktails, including a Strawberry Rhubarb Clover Club with Casamigos Blanco ($20), hamachi ceviche with raspberry-yuzu sorbet and caviar ($35), lobster rolls with herb aioli and Kaluga caviar ($32 for two pieces), Stone Axe Wagyu with soy caramel and garlic-chive oil ($70), and a heart-shaped “Hit Me” chocolate cake with white chocolate ice cream and strawberry accents. February 14 only.

Crown Block. Restaurant atop Reunion Tower will host a Valentine’s Day dinner offering a four-course prix fixe menu alongside limited à la carte selections. Highlights include scallop crudo, blue crab salad, lobster bisque, Alaskan halibut, Westholme Wagyu striploin, lobster agnolotti, and Valentine-themed desserts such as chocolate molten lava cake and chocolate-covered strawberries. $145 per person, plus optional enhancements including caviar service and seafood towers. February 13-14. A Rose Petal Window Experience is available for a $50 premium seating fee. Valentine’s brunch will be offered February 15 with chef stations and themed pastries.

Dee Lincoln Prime. Prime steakhouse in The Star Frisco is offering Valentine’s Day specials February 13-15, including pan-seared Wild Hawaiian Amberjack with lobster saffron orzo, Toro Truffle Roll wrapped in pink soy paper, and an 8-oz Chef’s Cut filet with duchesse potatoes and grilled asparagus. Price varies.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. Uptown steakhouse is doing a Valentine’s Day for Two dinner, February 12-15, starting with vodka-cured salmon and caviar canapés; followed by two shared starters such as oysters, Wagyu meatballs, jumbo lump crab cake, or Caesar salad, a shared 28-ounce Westholme Wagyu bone-in ribeye with lobster whipped potatoes; and desserts including Godiva chocolate cheesecake and chocolate-covered strawberries. $295 for two.

Del Frisco’s Grille. All locations are offering a Valentine’s Day for Two menu featuring a shared starter choice of Caesar salad, cheesesteak eggrolls, or deviled eggs; then a 22-ounce Black Angus bone-in New York strip topped with grilled shrimp and garlic butter, served with hand-mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, or creamed spinach. $120 for two. February 13-15.

Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen. Frisco restaurant offers a Valentine’s Day four-course prix fixe dinner crafted by Chef Amy DiBiase. Optional wine pairing available. Available February 14, 4-9 pm. Price: $95 per person (+$45 for wine pairing).

Elm & Good. Deep Ellum restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner starting at $99 per person, with an optional wine pairing starting at $165 per person. Highlights include starters such as crab roll or beef tartare, entrees such as poached lobster and oak-charred short ribs, with the option to upgrade to a 40-oz. porterhouse for an additional $100, and desserts including chocolate panna cotta or toffee cake. Available February 14 only.

Evelyn. Turtle Creek hot spot is offering a four-course Valentine’s prix fixe menu featuring amuse-bouche, choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert, with optional wine pairing ($85), Taittinger Champagne ($155), and caviar. $125 per person. February 14 only.

Frenchie. French-inspired bistro in Preston Center Plaza is offering Valentine’s Day specials including 12-ounce New York strip with lobster tail; Kaluga or Golden Ossetra caviar with tarragon aioli, egg mousse, chives, and potato rösti; mushroom truffle risotto; and lobster tagliatelle. À la carte. February 14 only.

The French Room. Elegant restaurant inside The Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas will offer a five-course Valentine’s Day dinner crafted by chef Frederic Sulis, showcasing refined French-inspired cuisine with optional wine pairings. $165 per person. Dinner available February 13-14. In addition, the restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Day Tea menu featuring a three-course traditional tea service for $80 per person, available February 9-16.

Georgie. Fine-dining spot on Travis Street offers a multi-course dinner by executive chef Bruno Davaillon featuring dishes such as Bluefin tuna tartare with shiso gelée; duck confit ravioli with foie gras and sage emulsion; Ora King salmon crudo with cara cara orange ponzu; entrées including Australian grass-fed filet or dry-aged duck breast; and desserts like warm chocolate tarte and raspberry mousse dome. $155 per person. February 13-14.

Haywire. Contemporary Texas-inspired restaurant will celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with a three-course menu for two, including a jumbo lump crab cake starter, surf & turf entrée of 12-oz. filet with smoked tallow butter and grilled jumbo Gulf shrimp, and red velvet cake with Mexican vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. $120 per couple. February 12-15, all day.

Ida Claire. Southern eatery will offer a special multi-course dinner for two will be offered starting at 4 pm on February 14, featuring shareable bites like crispy boudin and pickled shrimp; Caesar for two; entrée options such as slow-braised short rib, pan-seared duck, or cornmeal-crusted fish collars; and dessert of Lovebird Cake for two.

JW Steakhouse. Arts District steakhouse will offer a five-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner February 12-16, featuring starters such as lobster tart with chicory and a Cognac-celeriac bisque with root vegetables, beet and orange oil, and a crisp potato chip. Mid-course options include braised lamb agnolotti with lemongrass XO or seared pork belly with potato fondant. Entrées feature center-cut filet with smoked carrot purée, onion panisse, celery, and golden sauce or bread-crusted seabass with charred romaine and baby squash. $110 per person.

Kessaku. Japanese-inspired restaurant on the 50th floor of The National will celebrate Valentine’s Day with an Ai no Kaiseki (A Meal of Love) tasting menu, featuring oysters, edamame, the Kessaku Tower, and a dessert called “My Love” with strawberry, hazelnut, and chocolate. $150 per person. February 12-14.

Knife Italian Steak. Italian steakhouse at Ritz-Carlton, Las Colinas will offer five Valentine’s Day dinner specials February 13-14 from 5-10 pm, including Caviar with Crème Fraîche paired with Baron Rothschild Ritz-Carlton Cuvee, Ora King Salmon with Il Borro Rosé, and 90-day Dry-Aged Striploin of Beef with Chateau Coutet Saint-Émilion. Specials range from $32–$120. There will also be a Valentine’s brunch 12-4 pm February 14-15, featuring carving station, raw bar, fresh pasta finished in a Parmesan wheel, wood-fired pizzas, and desserts. $135 for adults, $55 for children 12 and under.

Knox Bistro. Knox Street restaurant is offering a three-course Valentine’s Weekend prix fixe menu, February 13-14, with starters such as East Coast oysters, salmon carpaccio, and artichoke and burrata; entrées including duck à l’orange, filet Rossini with foie gras and truffle jus, or gnocchi au pistou; and desserts like chocolate heart with pecan praline or raspberry pavlova. $115 per person.

La Parisienne French Bistro. French bistro with locations in Addison and Frisco will offer a four-course Valentine’s Prix Fixe menu on February 14, featuring French Onion Soup, Spicy Rigatoni Pasta, Butter Salmon, Boeuf Bourguignon, and a chef’s special dessert. $79 per person.

Le Bilboquet. Travis Street French bistro will do a three-course Valentine’s Dinner, February 13-14, with starters such as mushroom soup with black Périgord truffle; tuna tartare with sesame vinaigrette; or foie gras torchon; entrées including petit filet with spicy shrimp diablo; lobster risotto with tarragon butter and black Périgord truffle; or Cajun chicken with beurre blanc. Desserts include chocolate mousse or lemon tart. $150 per person, with optional $75 black truffle supplement.

Maggiano’s Little Italy. Italian destination with several locations is offering Marco’s Meal for Two, a three-course Italian American menu meant for sharing with a choice of appetizer or two side salads, two pasta entrées like rigatoni alla vodka or Famous Rigatoni “D,” with optional chicken entrée upgrades including Chicken Parmesan or Chicken Marsala. End with a shared dessert such as crème brûlée or New York-style cheesecake. Starting at $59. February 8-14.

McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails. White Rock-area bistro will celebrate Valentine’s Weekend from February 11-15 with special dinner and brunch menus. February 11-14, a three-course prix fixe dinner will offer starters such as Texas Pimento & Gulf Shrimp, Texas Twinkies, or Blueberry & Fig Crostini; followed by Love Salad or Lobster Bisque; and entrees including Surf ‘n Turf ($79), Herb Crusted Salmon Oscar ($69), Pear & Strawberry Glazed Pork Chop ($59), or Lemon Caper Chicken ($59); with desserts such as Chocolate Espresso Cake, Crème Brulee, or Tiramisu ($10 each). Friday and Sunday feature select dinner specials, and weekend lunch (Saturday and Sunday from 11 am) offers a $39 prix fixe menu with $5 mimosas.

Meridian at The Village Dallas. Acclaimed Village Dallas restaurant will host a Valentine’s Day dinner featuring a six-course tasting menu by chef Eduardo Osorio featuring dishes such as ember-roasted oysters, Sea Island cornbread, dry-aged tuna crudo, roasted bone marrow ragù, a choice of fish or steak entrée, and a tableside-toasted sea buckthorn Meyer lemon meringue tart. $165 per person. February 14, 4:30-11 pm.

The Mexican. Turtle Creek authentic Mexican restaurant will offer two Valentine’s Day experiences on February 14. “Love in Every Bubble” ($125 per person) includes a bottle of Champagne with chocolate-covered strawberries, live romantic guitar music from 6:30-9:30 pm, a photo booth, rose, and celebratory toast. “Where Love Never Ends” ($75 per person) offers an intimate after-dinner experience in the private lounge with live guitar music, a photo booth, rose, and welcome toast.

Mexican Sugar. Modern Mexican restaurant will celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with a three-course menu February 13-15, featuring shrimp and mango aguachile; a surf-and-turf main course of Wagyu NY strip and scallops with mushroom and vegetable enchiladas; and Kate Weiser Chocolate bonbons for dessert.

Mirador. Restaurant atop Forty Five Ten downtown will offer a special Valentine’s Day dinner including classic caviar service, whipped ricotta toast with pickled cherries, lobster Cobb salad, Wagyu sando with spicy mayo, shiso, and milk bread. Penthouse options also include caviar capellini or butter-poached lobster paired with Wagyu Denver steak.

Miriam Cocina Latina. Modern Latin eatery with locations at Klyde Warren Park and The Sound at Cypress Waters will offer Valentine’s Day menu specials alongside the regular à la carte menu, including Brocados de Pasión Ardiente (bacon-wrapped jalapeños stuffed with shrimp and queso panela, $15) and Historia de Amor Inesperada (12-ounce ribeye with jumbo shrimp, roasted poblano-lime butter, Hasselback potatoes, and tomato-cucumber salad, $45). February 12-15, beginning at 5 pm.

Monarch. Modern Italian restaurant on the 49th floor of The National will offer a Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner featuring dishes such as tuna tartare, Wagyu carpaccio, truffle fonduta, Rosewood Wagyu filet, Maine lobster risotto, and a signature Valentine’s dessert, “Love,” with passion fruit mousse. $225 per person; children’s menu $55. February 12-14.

Neon Cactus. Fairview restaurant is hosting a ticketed Valentine’s Day four-course pairing dinner featuring pounded ahi tuna tostada with citrus-soy glaze and avocado crema, baby goat birria-style braised sopes, wood-fire grilled surf & turf with tenderloin medallion and tempura jumbo tiger shrimp, Mexican chocolate bread pudding with Kahlua goat milk caramel, and a chocolate-covered strawberry martini. Pairings include a tequila flight for $95 per person or a mocktail flight for $75 per person. February 14 at 6:30 pm.

Night Rooster. Celebrity chef-driven Chinese restaurant coming soon to Dallas’ Design District is offering a three-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu with optional add-ons featuring elevated contemporary Chinese cuisine. $85 per person. February 14 only.

Nobu Dallas. Uptown restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Omakase for Two on February 13-15, featuring a multicourse menu including King Crab Leg, Japanese Strip Sirloin, sushi selections, and White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake for dessert. $380 per couple. Seating begins at 5 pm.

Nuri Steakhouse. Steakhouse on Cedar Springs is offering a four-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu highlighting elevated steakhouse favorites. $175 per person. February 14 only.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille. Multiple ways to celebrate Valentine's: Candlelight Dinner for Two (February 12-15) featuring a menu available dine-in ($219) or to-go ($199). 3-course Prix Fixe Menu with Perry’s signature dishes (February 13-14; $79 per person before 5:30 pm, $89 after 5:45 pm); Filet Mignon Meal for Two: takeout meal of two 6-ounce filet mignons and sides ($99).“Second Chance” Valentine’s dinner on February 22 (special pricing on both the prix fixe menu and candlelight dinner for two).

Princi Italia. Italian restaurant with locations in Dallas and Plano will offer a special Valentine’s Day à la carte “Best of Princi Italia” menu on February 13-14, featuring starters such as Tortellini Fonduta with black truffle butter, Meatball al Forno, and Crispy Calamari; pastas including Cacio e Pepe, Spaghetti Carbonara, and Lobster Fra Diavolo; and entrées such as Chianti Braised Short Rib, Pan-Roasted Chilean Sea Bass, Cast Iron Seared Jumbo Scallops, and Veal Scallopini Parmigiana. Dinner service from 4:30-10:30 pm.

The Pyramid Restaurant. Seasonally driven restaurant inside Fairmont Dallas hotel will host a five-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner from executive chef Adam Reson. Highlights include Kusshi oysters with sturgeon cavia; amberjack with Seville orange and pistachio; lychee-pink peppercorn sorbet; and entrée options such as saffron-kissed sea bass, duck with amarena cherry jus, or an 8-ounce prime filet with optional foie gras bordelaise; plus dessert. $125 per person. February 13-14.

The Reserve at The Highland. New hotel steakhouse at US 75 and Mockingbird Lane from chef Andrew Bell will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a four-course prix fixe menu featuring dishes such as hamachi crudo, lobster bisque with cognac cream, seared lamb chops, and Chilean sea bass, plus Valentine’s desserts. February 13-15. Live music on Saturday, February 14, beginning at 6 pm.

The Saint. Italian steakhouse newly opened in the Design District will offer a three-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu crafted by Executive Chef Sergio Esquivel, with optional add-ons. $145 per person. February 14 only.

Sassetta. Restaurant inside the Joule hotel is doing a prix-fixe menu alongside the regular dinner menu, offering seasonal Italian dishes including beetroot duo, strawberry-accented risotto, pan-seared halibut, dry-aged New York strip, and heart-shaped dark chocolate mousse for two. $125 per person.

Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill. Plano restaurant is offering a three-course Valentine’s Day seafood prix-fixe dinner with appetizer options like shrimp cocktail and tuna nachos, entrées including broiled lobster tail, cedar-planked steelhead trout, blackened grouper, and seared scallops, plus dessert choices such as red velvet cake and Key lime pie. Enhancements like caviar and Florida stone crab available. $85 per person, with optional wine pairings at $50 or $100. February 14 only.

SĒR Steak + Spirits. Steakhouse on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole will offer a three-course Valentine’s prix fixe dinner February 12-14, with reservations starting at 5 pm. Highlights include truffle pasta or Wagyu carpaccio for starters, herb-crusted seabass or Texas Wagyu bavette for entrée, and a choice of Valentine’s-inspired desserts. $130 per person. Regular menu will also be available.

Sheraton Dallas. Downtown hotel's 38th-floor Chaparral Ballroom becomes the setting for a candlelit four-course Valentine’s Day dinner. Against skyline views, the dinner will feature dishes such as slow-braised 44 Farms short ribs with purple potato purée, sous-vide halibut with corn risotto, and dark chocolate crème fraîche delice; a welcome toast is included. $98 per person. February 14, 7-10 pm.

The Sicilian Butcher. Modern-casual Italian restaurant is offering a Valentine’s Day dinner menu, February 12-15, featuring dishes such as imported burrata with heirloom tomatoes, grilled octopus, jumbo shrimp & lobster ravioli, rigatoni alla zozzana, spaghetti vongole, pork Milanese saltimbocca, salmon oreganato, and an almond raspberry mousse cake for dessert. À la carte pricing; dishes range from $12-$39.

Silver Fox. Steakhouse with locations in Richardson and Fort Worth celebrates Valentine’s Day February 6-14 with $99 bottles of Veuve Clicquot, shared alongside menu favorites such as filet mignon with truffle butter, signature sides, and decadent desserts. À la carte pricing.

Sixty Vines. Wine-focused restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Day featured menu for two on February 13-14, featuring shared plates and seasonal favorites. Start with a shared starter such as burrata, albondigas, a pick-three charcuterie board, or wood-grilled shrimp; followed by two entrée selections including rigatoni, pan-roasted chicken, Atlantic salmon, or pork chop, with the option to upgrade to filet mignon. End with a Dessert Board for Two featuring Basque cheesecake, deviled affogato, and olive oil citrus cake. Available all day.

Sueño. Richardson Mexican restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu featuring dishes such as poblano crab tostadas, braised lamb shank, and chocolate tamal with dulce de leche, paired with a trio of Mexican-inspired cocktails. $160 per couple ($80 per person). February 14 only.

Sushi | Bar Dallas. From February 13-15, couples can enjoy a 17-course Valentine’s omakase featuring chef’s selections, paired with a glass of Champagne. The experience includes a unique musubi-inspired commitment ritual, where each couple writes a personal message, tied together with gold thread in a musubi knot, and returned during dessert for a private exchange. Starting at $265 per person.

III Forks. Iconic steakhouse with locations in Addison and Frisco will offer a Veuve Clicquot Valentine’s special February 6-15, with bottles of the yellow-label Champagne for $99 to complement signature steaks.

Truluck’s. Elevated seafood restaurant with locations in Dallas, Plano, and Southlake is offering Valentine’s Day à la carte dinner menu, February 11-15, built around a “Love of Lobster." It will feature specialty dishes such as Lobster Rockefeller, Lobster & Caviar Risotto, Lobster Frites with truffle Parmesan fries, plus premium hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, specialty cocktails like the TRU Temptation, and a flourless chocolate bar for dessert. Prices vary.

Uchi Dallas. Knox-Henderson sushi destination will offer a special Valentine’s Day omakase dinner featuring an 11-course menu with dishes such as oysters with kizame foam, scallop carpaccio, A5 ribeye with brown butter maitake, and Black Forest-inspired dessert. $400 for two. February 13-15. Limited Ichi Sushi Boxes for pre-order to-go will also be available via the website, with optional add-ons like mini bottles of Laurent-Perrier Champagne.

Uchibā Dallas. Modern Japanese bar and restaurant upstairs from Uchi will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a nine-course omakase menu including Shima aji crudo, surf-and-turf maki with A5 tartare and blue crab, ribeye with Szechuan cream, and pavlova with raspberry. $275 for two. February 13-15. A limited number of Ichi Sushi Boxes will be available for pre-order online, with Champagne and ice cream add-ons.

Uchiko Plano. Plano location will feature a Valentine’s Day omakase experience with a 10-course menu featuring items such as dry-aged kanpachi crudo, blue crab roll, lamb rack “Kokoro,” dry-aged otoro sashimi, beef cheek, and a molten lava cake with strawberry and milk ice cream. $300 for two. February 13-15. Limited Ichi Sushi Boxes will also be available for pre-order through the website.

Via Triozzi. Lowest Greenville trattoria is offering a three-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu of Italian specialties. $85 per person. February 14 only.

Windmills Craftworks. Indian fusion restaurant, brewery, and live music venue at Grandscape in The Colony will host a Valentine’s Day celebration February 14 at 8 pm. The evening features a three-course prix fixe menu and a live performance by country artist Summer Dean. $240 per couple.

Whiskey Cake. Refined-casual eatery for whiskey lovers will offer a Valentine’s menu February 12-15 featuring wood-fired Gulf redfish with potato and kale hash ($32), short rib pappardelle with parmesan from the wheel and focaccia ($26), and chocolate espresso martini ($14). Available all day.

Wicked Butcher. Downtown steakhouse is hosting a multi-course Valentine’s Weekend prix-fixe featuring starters like salmon crudo with yuzu leche de tigre, beef tartare, and Spanish octopus, followed by entrées such as Beef Wellington, center-cut filet, and Chilean sea bass, with desserts including dark chocolate tart, mango lavender crème brûlée, and strawberry banana pudding. $175 per person, with optional Gold Ossetra caviar service for $210 per couple. February 14-15.

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Martha Stewart pastries take the cake in this Dallas restaurant news

Stephanie Allmon Merry
Sep 11, 2026 | 1:10 pm
​Martha Stewart's Caramel Cheesecake Sugar Bun at Maman
Photo courtesy of Maman
Martha Stewart's Caramel Cheesecake Sugar Bun at Maman.

This Dallas restaurant news roundup is perfect for the start of football season because it's full of winners.

There are a few restaurant openings, lots of game-day specials, and tons of new fall menus at local restaurants and coffee shops. There is one sad taco closure, too.

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

Summer Moon Coffee, a Texas-based chain, is opening a location in Prosper, at 4325 W University Dr. #10, in a former Starbucks at the intersection of Custer Road. Founded by a close-knit family in the Hill Country, Summer Moon is known for roasting its beans in handmade brick roasters over Texas oak; and for its "moon milk," a proprietary sweet cream made from seven secret ingredients which they will not divulge. They do hot and cold espresso and coffee drinks, matchas, lattes, chai, blended milkshakes, lemonade, plus snacks and pastries that vary store by store. They've already started hiring for the Prosper shop, which is anticipated to open soon, joining eight already-open locations in DFW and 66 nationwide.

Del Sur Tacos, the small local taqueria chain, closed its Oak Cliff location at 720 E. Jefferson Blvd. in August after seven years. Oak Cliff was a spinoff of the original Del Sur in McKinney, which founder Ismael Sanchez opened in 2015. Del Sur is acclaimed for its inventive tacos like chile relleno, cochinita pibil, and the El Santo (with pork, radish, and guajillo salsa), plus rare finds like mulitas, a cross between a taco and a quesadilla — all of which helped earn it a slot in CultureMap's Top Taco Tournament in 2025. An explanation for the closure was not offered, but their address on Jefferson Boulevard in the former Panchitas Restaurant space was a bit removed from the fray; in recent years, they made efforts to attract diners including the addition of a weekend brunch. In good news, the original location in McKinney at 4951 Eldorado Pkwy. is still open.

Maman, the fast-growing French cafe and bakery chain, has a partnership with Martha Stewart that features pastries and seasonal dishes created together by Stewart's test kitchen and Maman co-founder Elisa Marshall. Seasonal, limited-edition menu items specialty products for fall include a Caramel Cheesecake Sugar Bun filled with cream cheese mousseline and salted caramel; an Apple Cider Donut Cake made with apple cider and fall spices; and an Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich Cookie with cream cheese frosting; a Chicken Salad Club with spiced cranberry chutney; and a Creamy Tomato Soup & Three-Cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich. The cookie is available only through September 30, while the other Martha Stewart offerings are available through December 2. Also on the fall menu at Maman are a Pumpkin Pie Croissant Cube, Spiced Apple Danish, Blueberry Lavender Muffin, and Chocolate & Brown Butter Buttercream Croissant Bar.

S&D Oyster Company on McKinney Avenue is celebrating (a remarkable) 50 years in Dallas with anniversary specials and live music September 16-19. On its official anniversary - Wednesday, September 16 - the Uptown seafood institution will offer 50-cent Gulf oysters and 50 percent off all alcohol. The celebration continues Saturday, September 19, with half-price draft beer, $19.76 pricing (get it: 1976?) on commemorative 50th-anniversary merchandise, live music from the Revelers Hall Band, and reproductions of S&D's original menus.

Sugar & Sage Bakery on Lovers Lane is debuting a new savory pastry called the Cristo Amann, described as "a highly limited, first-of-its-kind creation fusing a caramelized Kouign Amann with a classic Monte Cristo." The pastry is filled with ham and Gruyère, griddled to order, and served with a berry dipping preserve; quantities will be limited daily. Other new lunch options include an Everything Chicken Salad Croissant, Ham & Cheddar Croissant, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Artisanal Caprese, and Prosciutto & Gruyère Panini.

Sugar & Sage Bakery Cristo Amann Behold the Cristo Amann.Photo courtesy of Sugar & Sage Bakery

Vitality Bowls debuted a café in Prosper at 201 W Frontier Pkwy. #40, in the Victory Shops at Frontier, from local residents and entrepreneurs Fola Popoola and Isah Yusuf. The menu features the Superfood Bowl with açai, pitaya, almond milk, organic granola, cacao nibs and goji berries; and the Chimichurri Steak Wrap featuring greens, grass-fed sous-vide steak, grains, radishes and other ingredients wrapped in a tomato basil tortilla. The California-based chain now has 70-plus locations nationwide including five in the DFW area.

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar takes the field for football season with a new rice lager called Ghost Tiger, brewed with Roadhouse Brewing Co. and flavored with notes of yuzu and salt. The $6.50 beer is available on draft. Loro also rolls out a new $129 Game Day Bundle, available to-go only, which feeds a crowd with smoked wings, pulled pork sliders, smoked shishito queso, edamame, and corn fritters. The Loro x Favor Back-to-School Survival Kit has also been extended through September 30, with the $65 family meal available exclusively through Favor.

North Italia has introduced a $40 three-course dinner prix fixe menu daily from 4 pm to close through September 30 at its Dallas Union and Galleria locations. The menu includes starters, house-made pastas such as Spicy Rigatoni Vodka and Bolognese, entrees including Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Salmon, and desserts such as Salted Caramel Budino. Handcrafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks are available for an additional charge

Shake Shack is getting a jump on Halloween treat-ing with its new Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Shake, available now at Dallas locations. The hand-spun vanilla frozen custard shake is mixed with Reese’s creamy peanut butter and fudge sauce, then poured into a crackable dark chocolate shell and topped with whipped cream, mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese’s Pieces. Yum.

J. Rae’s is giving football season a sweet start with team-inspired cookies honoring SMU, TCU, and the Dallas Cowboys. Available now at both locations while supplies last, the specialty cookies are ideal for game-day (stress) snacking and tailgating.

Cantina Laredo is offering game-day specials at its Frisco location throughout the Dallas Cowboys season, including a $78 Family Fajitas to-go meal with grilled chicken, skirt steak, guacamole, rice, beans, and tortillas. A $30 Game Day Chips & Dip pack comes with house-made tortilla chips plus pints of fire-roasted salsa, chili con queso, and guacamole.

SusieCakes is remembering Dolly Parton with a limited-time four-pack of Dolly’s Decorated Cupcakes, available through September 13. The $25 box includes two vanilla and two chocolate cupcakes topped with pink vanilla buttercream and hot pink sanding sugar butterflies, with $1 from each box donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The cupcakes are available at SusieCakes bakeries with 24 hours’ notice, while supplies last.

SusieCakes Dolly Parton cupcakes SusieCakes is offering Dolly Parton-themed cupcakes through September 13. Photo courtesy of SusieCakes

Over Under at The Village is kicking off football season with weekly game-day specials, watch parties, and a season-long Football Bingo Challenge. Specials include Money Line Mondays with a $20 handheld, fries, and domestic draft beer; Thursday night football with all-you-can-eat pizza; and a Wing Trio Parlay with 18 wings and a bucket of domestic beers for $50. Happy Hour runs Monday-Friday from 3-7 pm with $1 wings, $5 pretzels, and other drink and food specials, while groups can reserve the Press Box for game watching.

Buzz & Bustle on Village Glen Drive steams into fall with a lineup of seasonal coffee drinks, pastries, and lunch items. New drinks include the Notorious F.I.G. with fig syrup and mascarpone cold foam; The Canadian with maple brown butter syrup; Café de Olla, Spiced Pear Cider, Pumpkin Spice Latte, and Pumpkin Spice Nitro. New pastries include savory and sweet Danishes, a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, and Orange Cranberry Scone.

Andy’s Frozen Custard is bringing back its fall favorites, including the Pumpkin Pie Concrete made with a whole slice of pumpkin pie; the S’mores Jackhammer with hot fudge, graham cracker, and marshmallow crème; and Butterscotch Brew and Latte. Also returning are hand-dipped Caramel Apples, available with Classic Caramel, Reese’s Pieces, or Roasted Pecan toppings. All are available through November 25, while supplies last, and customers who purchase a medium Concrete or Jackhammer can get a free limited-edition collectible cup.

MilkShake Factory is bringing back its Pumpkin Pie Milkshake for fall, available September 14-November 8 for $9.95 while supplies last. The handspun shake blends pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and fall spices with a crunchy graham crust - a cool spin on the classic dessert.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is adding a fall dessert with its new Pumpkin Spice Biscoff Cake, available through Thanksgiving for $11.95. The warm pumpkin cake is filled with molten Biscoff butter and topped with caramel-pumpkin drizzle, chopped pecans, and vanilla bean ice cream.

El Carlos Elegante is marking Hispanic Heritage Month with Flavors of Heritage, a multicourse tasting menu available September 16-October 31 for $99 per person. The chef-created menu showcases Mexican culinary traditions, with an optional $55 wine pairing or $50 tequila flight.

Café Duro welcomes fall with four seasonal coffee drinks, including three returning favorites and a new Cookie Butter Latte made with Biscoff-infused oat milk. The lineup also includes a Pumpkin Pecan Cold Brew with pecan-infused pumpkin milk, Spiced Hazelnut Mocha with Nutella-infused milk, and Salted Pistachio Caramel Iced Latte.

Taco Bell is bringing back its ice cream taco with a new twist, teaming up with artisanal ice cream brand Salt & Straw on the $3.99 Churro Ice Cream Taco. Available for a limited time at Taco Bell locations, the treat features a crispy waffle cone shell filled with new Churro Ice Cream, then topped with puffed rice and a dark chocolate-flavored coating. The collaboration also includes a Salt & Straw Choco-Waffle Chiller, available at select Live Más Cafés.

Taco Bell, Salt & Straw ice cream taco Salt & Straw's Churro Ice Cream Taco and Chiller for Taco Bell. Photo courtesy of Taco Bell

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is adding build-your-own calzones to its menu for a limited time through December 31. The 10-inch calzones are made with the chain’s signature dough, garlic butter, melted mozzarella, and up to two toppings, then baked and served with dipping sauce. Customers can also add a calzone to any medium, large, or 20-inch Mountain-sized pizza for $7.99.

Snooze Eatery is boozing up brunch with a new Build Your Own Mimosa program. There's also a lineup of new dishes, including Pumpkin Pecan Pie Pancakes, Tiramisu French Toast, crispy and smothered breakfast burritos, breakfast tacos, and a Smoked Salmon Benny. The customizable mimosas are available by the glass or bottle, while two new cocktails — a Strawberry Morning Marg and a Paloma — join the bar lineup.

MOD Pizza is rolling out a refreshed menu with five new signature pizzas, a Mediterranean salad, and the CinnaMOD, a dessert pizza topped with cinnamon sugar, salted caramel, and vanilla icing. The menu update also includes Pumpkin Spice and Pink Vanilla Cake Pops.

Postino is getting into the pickle craze through a new collaboration with Grillo's Pickles. They're introducing a new Hot Pickle Dip made with whipped cream cheese, labneh, garlic, dill, Grillo’s pickle brine, and Hot Dill Pickles. Served with house chips and fresh vegetables, the limited-time dip is available at all Postino locations September 3-October 28.

McDonald’s is choosin' Texas for a special, limited-time Texas Meal featuring collectible cups representing seven regions of the state, including Dallas/Fort Worth. The meal comes with 10 McNuggets, medium fries, and a medium drink, plus a choice of cup designed by Texas artist Avery Orendorf. Spicy Chicken McNuggets are also back for a limited time and can be ordered as part of the Texas Meal or a la carte at participating Texas locations.

Black Sheep Coffee is adding hojicha and bringing back pumpkin spice for fall. The seasonal lineup includes Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Latte with Cold Foam, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte, and Maple & Pecan Acai Bowl, plus new Matcha and Hojicha Lattes in flavors including vanilla and salted caramel with macadamia. The roasted, nutty hojicha can be served hot or iced with a choice of milk.

Applebee’s is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month early with two $6.99 margaritas available throughout September. The limited-time drinks are the Dos-A-Rita, a blend of Applebee’s House Margarita and a 7-ounce Dos Equis Lager served over ice with fresh lime; and the 1800 Coconut Lemonade Margarita, made with 1800 Coconut Tequila, lemonade, and triple sec. The Dos-A-Rita is also available frozen for an additional $1.

JINYA Ramen Bar is adding two limited-time Chef’s Specials for fall, available through November 30. The Aka Oni Spicy Garlic Ramen features clear chicken broth, pork and chicken chashu, fried garlic, cabbage, bean sprouts, green onion, chili oil, sesame oil, and chili flakes. The Tonkatsu with Steamed Rice pairs a crispy fried pork cutlet with JINYA’s signature tonkatsu sauce and steamed rice.

Columbian Country Club on Ross Avenue is amping up football season with its Pro Football Watch Party Series, launching Sunday, September 13, and continuing every Sunday throughout the season. Table-service guests get complimentary bites during the games, while weekly events will offer games and prizes. The patio will host weekly ping pong tournaments, followed by DJ sets from 10 pm-2 am.

Chili’s is turning a nostalgic sip into its September Marg of the Month with the $6 Cherry Limeade Margarita, made with el Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. The drink comes with a citrus sugar rim, lime wedge, and two cherries. For the first time, guests can also upgrade the Marg of the Month to a frozen version with Chili’s Patrón Frozen Marg for $10.

Dairy Queen is bringing back its Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat and adding a new Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat to its fall lineup. Available through September 27 while supplies last, the Brown Sugar Cookie Dough features brown sugar cookie dough pieces and brown sugar topping blended with DQ soft serve, while the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard combines pumpkin pie filling and crust pieces with soft serve, whipped topping, and nutmeg. Texas locations are also serving a new Toasted Marshmallow Mocha DQ Coffee Cooler.

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Teresa Gubbins contributed to this story.

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