Special Occasion Restaurants

Bailey's Prime Plus

Address: 8160 Park Ln., Dallas, TX 75231
Bailey's Prime Plus
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Bailey’s Prime Plus on Park Lane continues the legacy of elegant dining established by Dallas restaurateur and owner Ed Bailey. The atmosphere and décor of the restaurant is a lavish fusion of elegance and modern chic. The food at Bailey’s is also elegant, offering an abundance of premium steak and seafood with a southwestern twist. While most steakhouses fill their menu with meat dishes, Bailey’s Prime Plus has an excellent selection of signature salads and sides that can complement a steak or shine on their own. The restaurant also offers a light yet satisfying lunch menu, ideal for a business …

Woodfire by Kirby's

Address: 3525 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206
Woodfire by Kirby's
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The people that presented you with Kirby’s Prime now present Woodfire by Kirby’s, a unique dining establishment specializing in wood fire pizzas and fine American cuisine. If that weren’t enough to entice you, Kirby’s bakes their pizzas extra thin with a crispy crunch to them, as well as adding unique modern and southwestern influences to their already exciting menu. The same level of excellence is brought to the restaurant’s Sunday Brunch, offering hearty buffet and a la carte options. Refreshing cocktails aren’t the only thing served in the upscale bar area of Kirby’s; different live music acts play every Friday …

Library Bar

Address: 3015 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
Library Bar
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For a piano and wine bar with elegance and opulence, the Library Bar is a step into the 60’s. Located inside the luxurious Warwick Melrose Hotel, the Library Bar (reminiscent to a real library) won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2009 and was named Best Bar in the Greatest City on Earth by Maxim Magazine. Though they feature a detailed menu or beef, wine, as well as classic and signature martinis and cocktails, the Library Bar also offers bar snacks, small plates, and even larger dishes to accommodate any craving. With dark wood accents, comfortable chairs, and classic …

Teddy's Room

Address: 2404 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75201
Teddy's Room
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Named after our brave and enthusiastic 26th president Theodore Roosevelt, Teddy’s Room is an updated speak-easy bar and lounge with a sophisticated yet vintage-inspired interior. The connections to Roosevelt can be found in the swanky interior, including items such as a signature vintage Presidential desk, sculptural animal heads, and portraits of Theodore himself. Teddy’s also features valet parking, an outside patio, and catering options. The venue can also be rented out for private parties. With live entertainers and music nightly, as well as happy hour drink specials, Teddy’s Room is an upscale lounge that caters to the eclectic community of …

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Address: 3520 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
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Perhaps only overshadowed by the epic tale and character for which the restaurant is named, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen sources its menu with the bounties of the seas. Visitors may be humored by the story of C.H. Pappadeaux riding the backs of giant fish, but they’re ultimately won over by the impressive catches they get to sample for themselves. Bite down on some genuine Southern fare and savor authentic treats like Fried Frog Legs, “Louisiana” Shrimp Gumbo, and Filet Mignon Oscar. A fine list of Chef Selections rounds out the dinner menu nicely, while the lengthy lunch menu encourages diners to …

Palette

Address: 13402 Noel Rd., Dallas, TX 75240
Palette
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Palette presents guests with a canvas of urban American cuisine that is both trendy and whimsical. Executive Chef Eric Anderson has mastered the art of modernizing old time favorites, and constructs his menu around comfort food classics with a twist. For example, dishes like the Charred Roma Tomato Bisque with Fried Basil and Mini Grilled Cheese scream of home and the Herbed Chicken Breast with a candied sweet potato puree is savory satisfaction. Open for lunch, dinner, and late dining, Palette caters to the appetite and imagination with each meal tasted.

Javier's Gourmet Mexicano

Address: 4912 Cole Ave., Dallas, TX 75205
Javier's Gourmet Mexicano
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Tex-Mex may be standard fare in these parts, but Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano reminds us that there’s so much more tastiness that lies south of the border. Javier’s celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Mexico City through a menu that trades in the burrito and the enchilada for the complex spice blends and masterful pairings of authentic continental Mexican cuisine. Set in a dining space reminiscent of an Old World hunting lodge, the Javier’s menu showcases succulent seafood, prime cut meat, and comforting chicken specialties. Follow up your feast with an after dinner drink and smoke in the Javier’s Bar and …

Ocean Prime

Address: 2101 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75201
Ocean Prime
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Super chic both inside and out, Ocean Prime plates up a dining experience that is as visually appealing as it is satisfying. Clean lines, artful light fixtures, and whimsical accent pieces contribute to a dining space that is sophisticated and inviting. Similarly, the Ocean Prime menus highlight the finest ingredients available through masterful preparation techniques and flavor pairings. Fresh-off-the-boat seafood takes center stage for lunch and dinner, and is complemented brilliantly by a comprehensive selection of prime cut steaks. Cocktails and after dinner drinks round off any evening nicely, and Ocean Prime’s gluten free offerings complete the package.

The Pelican House Restaurant

Address: 107 S. Cedar Ridge, Duncanville, TX 75104
The Pelican House Restaurant
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The Pelican House Restaurant serves Authentic New Orleans Style Cuisine with Texas Flair. We are where the Soul of Louisiana meets the Heart of Texas!

Tei Tei Robata Bar

Address: 2906 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Tei Tei Robata Bar
$$$ Recommended New Editor's Pick Private Room
OUR STORY - It will have to start from Teiichi Sakurai, the founder. James Beard nominee. His first restaurant was TEPPO, located on Lower Greenville Avenue, opened in May 1995, specialized in “Yakitori” charcoal grilled chicken skewers. It was sensational to the Dallas dining scene back then... 3 years later, he decided to open Tei Tei in May 1998. Teppo was just not enough to fulfill his dedication and love for charcoal grill cooking. Katsutoshi Sakamoto, the current chef-owner, was called up as executive chef when Tei Tei opened. Specializing in grilled seafood and vegetables, and first to bring "Washu …

Cadot Restaurant

Address: 18111 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75252
Cadot Restaurant
$$$ Recommended Editor's Pick Special Offer Outdoor Seating
“New American Cuisine with a French influence” is what Cadot chefs Jean-Marie Cadot and Gaspar Stantic promise to the customers of the quaint restaurant. With unique dishes like Butterflied Trout with a pistachio and mushroom white wine sauce, that’s exactly what they deliver. Owner Jean-Marie Cadot has a family restaurant history dating back to 1758 and he himself has been learning to cook since the age of eight, experience that shows through in their time-honored menu. The food is highlighted by the layout of the restaurant that includes four spacious, adjoining rooms with a table arrangement that encourages intimate conversation. …

Brandon's Dinner Playhouse

Address: 3330 Matlock Rd. #128, Arlington, TX 76015
Brandon's Dinner Playhouse
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We’ve committed ourselves to serve up fun, food and fabulous live entertainment. As the name implies, Brandon's Dinner Playhouse is a unique facility that combines a three-course meal with professional theatre. The purpose of Brandon’s Dinner Playhouse is to provide a community-based musical and dramatic performing arts company for the purposes of presenting quality family entertainment, delivering a superlative dining experience, and creating opportunities for children and adults to develop talents in all aspects of Music and Theatre Arts.

Funky Picnic Brewery & Café

Address: 401 Bryan Ave, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Funky Picnic Brewery & Café
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Funky Picnic is dishing out artisan sandwiches, pub-fare, and house-made craft beers in the funky, industrial, earthy interior of our family-friendly brewpub in the South Main Village of Fort Worth.

Restaurant Beatrice

Address: 1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
Restaurant Beatrice
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Our mission is Bienvenue to All! Contemporary Cajun cuisine served with true Louisiana hospitality. A public benefit corporation, Restaurant Beatrice is focused on sustainability practices, minimal waste, and a commitment to a welcoming environment for everyone. Chef Michelle Carpenter and Chef Terance Jenkins invite you to experience heirloom-recipes, scratch-made Cajun food in a space where everyone knows they belong.

Speakeasy Distillery

Address: 614 7th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Speakeasy Distillery
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Welcome to the city’s first and only Distillery. The Speakeasy Distillery is nestled in the Historic Depot Square in downtown Wichita Falls. We offer hand-crafted spirits such as Vodka, Gin, and Bourbon, as well as our own infused versions. We offer these unique spirits in our Speakeasy Lounge as craft Martinis and Prohibition Era Cocktails.

West Jax Cigars & Spirits

Address: 1708 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110
West Jax Cigars & Spirits
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West Jax is a swanky, modern cigar lounge with cozy decor and comfortable luxury furniture. We offer live music every Friday, R&B Neo Soul DJ on Wednesday nights, Hip Hop DJ on Saturdays, with Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday ALL DAY!!

d'Carlo Italian Cuisine

Address: 3300 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219

Tukta Thai

Address: 9625 Plano Rd., Dallas, TX 75238

PRO FITNESS

Address: 610 Uptown Blvd, 2000, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Electric Cowboy

Address: 8740 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116