Updated June 2024
There is always a reason to celebrate! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, promotion or 'just because,' here are my favorite upscale restaurants in the city.
NOTE: Since these are more upscale spots, make sure to check the dress code before going. Normally it can be found on the restaurant's website.
1. CARBONE
Location: Design District
Cuisine: Italian
Hours:
Daily from 5pm - 11pm
2. CARBONE VINO
Location: Design District (attached to CARBONE)
Cuisine: Italian
Hours:
Daily from 5pm - 11pm
FUN FACT? Vino is exclusive to Dallas! It is a version of CARBONE that is more bar-focused. The menu is different than CARBONE, but includes a few of the most popular items from CARBONE.
Pictured: Carbone VINO dish by Courtney Stensland.
3. UCHI
Location: Uptown Dallas
Cuisine: Sushi
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 4pm - 10pm
Friday - Saturday: 4pm - 11pm
4. DRAKE'S HOLLYWOOD
Location: Dallas (Off Lovers Lane)
Cuisine: American
Hours:
Sunday - Wednesday: 4pm - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday: 4pm - 11pm
5. FACHINI
Location: Highland Park Village
Cuisine: Italian
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 8:30pm
Friday - Sunday: 5pm - 9:30pm
6. AL BIERNAT'S
Locations: North Dallas and Oaklawn
Cuisine: Steakhouse & Seafood
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm
Saturday: 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm
Sunday: 11am - 2pm, 4:30pm - 9pm
Pictured: The Al Biernat's Salmon dish by Courtney Stensland.
7. MONARCH
Location: Downtown Dallas
Cuisine: Italian + Steaks & Seafood
Hours:
Monday - Thursday & Sunday: 5pm - 10am
Friday & Saturday: 5pm - 11pm
TIP! It is located inside the Thompson Dallas hotel. Grab complimentary champagne and head on up to the 49th floor!
Pictured: Monarch Restaurant by Courtney Stensland.
8. JAVIER'S GOURMET MEXICANO
Location: Uptown Dallas
Cuisine: Mexican
Hours:
Sunday – Wednesday: 5pm – 10pm
Thursday: 5pm – 10:30pm
Friday – Saturday: 5pm – 11pm
P.s. There is a cigar bar here that is a great hangout spot before or after dinner!
9. KESSAKU
Location: Downtown Dallas
Cuisine: Sushi
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 6pm – 11pm
Friday – Saturday: 6pm – 12am
TIP! Kessaku is a "speakeasy" of Monarch. You take the elevator to the 49th floor of the Thompson Dallas hotel then the back staircase of Monarch up one floor. You can identify the staircase because there is a symbol on the door (it is next to the Monarch bathrooms).
P.s. Make sure to check out the 360 degree skydeck at Kessaku.
10. NICK & SAM'S
Location: Uptown Dallas
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Hours:
Sunday – Wednesday: 5pm – 10pm
Thursday – Saturday: 5pm – 11pm
P.s. If you are there for a celebration, ask if they have the cotton candy or rainbow cake. These two items are not on the menu, but they are a table hit!
11. GEORGIE
Location: Dallas (Off Travis Street)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 10pm
Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 11pm
Sunday: 10:30am - 3pm, 6pm - 9pm
12. THE CHARLES
Location: Knox/Henderson
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 10pm
Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 11pm
Sunday: CLOSED
13. RH ROOFTOP (RESTORATION HARDWARE)
Location: Knox/Henderson
Cuisine: American
Hours:
Daily: 10am - 9pm
P.s. It is more of a casual-elegant spot.
TIP! If you just want a glass of wine and beer or a cup of coffee, you can order from the bar and enjoy outside without a reservation!
14. TOWNHEARTH
Location: Dallas
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Hours:
Monday: 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm - 10pm
Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 11pm
Sunday: 5pm - 9pm
15. HILLSTONE
Locations: Park Cities
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Hours:
Sunday: 11am – 9pm
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9:30pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 10pm
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