A Michelin-listed Italian room 49 floors up and steakhouses a short walk from the convention centre, Michelin-starred French and private sushi rooms in Uptown, and Mavericks games at the American Airlines Center.
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$33.00 USD for dinner: the US federal (GSA) dinner allowance for Dallas, FY2027 (part of the $80 daily meals rate). Many companies use government rates as their benchmark. None of our dinner picks typically fit it, so plan on the company covering the difference or choosing a set menu.
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1401 Elm St, 49th floor of Thompson Dallas, Downtown · about 15 min walk from the convention centre
Danny Grant's wood-fired Italian dining room on the 49th floor of the Thompson Dallas, Michelin-recommended in the 2026 Texas guide. Handmade pasta, steaks and seafood come from a wood-fired hearth.
2681 Howell St, Uptown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre
Christophe De Lellis, who ran the kitchen at Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas, cooks refined French bistro plates here. It kept its Michelin star in the 2026 Texas guide.
2121 McKinney Ave, in The Ritz-Carlton, Uptown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre
The restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas blends Texas flavours with global touches and is Michelin-recommended. A wine cellar table and a private room cover client dinners of any size.
600 N Akard St, Downtown · about 20 min walk from the convention centre
A long-running downtown steakhouse that reopened under new owners and a new chef in 2021. A chef's table, a wine room and a waterfall patio suit client dinners close to the office towers.
400 Crescent Court, Uptown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre
Nobu's creative Japanese and sushi menu at Crescent Court in Uptown. A private wine room and a sake table handle small dinners, and the Skylight Room takes larger ones.
2817 Maple Ave, Uptown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre
A Japanese and sushi restaurant on Maple Avenue in Uptown, picked by PaperCity and InsideHook for private dining. Its private room seats up to 28 or splits into two rooms of 14.
300 Reunion Blvd E, at the top of Reunion Tower, Downtown · about 15 min walk from the convention centre
A steak and seafood restaurant near the top of Reunion Tower, Michelin-recommended, with views over the Dallas skyline. The Crown Room above it has an optional rotating floor for a big group dinner.
702 Ross Ave, West End · about 20 min walk from the convention centre
A Texas-themed steakhouse in the historic West End, serving prime steaks, seafood and game such as its buffalo filet. Three connecting rooms open up for large groups.
1807 Ross Ave, Downtown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre
A fine-dining Argentinian steakhouse on Ross Avenue downtown. Several private rooms take groups from 10 to over 50.
3025 Main St, Deep Ellum · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre
A big barbecue restaurant in Deep Ellum, listed by Visit Dallas for company meals and networking events. Two private rooms and a rooftop beer garden suit a relaxed group night.
300 Reunion Blvd E, Reunion District · about 15 min walk from the convention centre
The observation deck about 470 feet up the Reunion Tower ball, with indoor touch screens on the landmarks and an outdoor deck looking straight down. Groups of 15 or more get reduced rates.
411 Elm St, West End · about 15 min walk from the convention centre
The museum in the former Texas School Book Depository tells the story of President Kennedy's assassination and its legacy. Groups can book a private 45-minute talk with a curator.
2201 N Field St, Victory Park · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre
A nature and science museum in Victory Park, just northwest of downtown. It offers group tickets by day and whole floors for evening events.
555 S Lamar St, in the Omni Dallas Hotel, Convention Center District · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
The Omni Dallas Hotel's own restaurant cooks Southern-style, farm-to-market plates from local ingredients. Visit Dallas recommends the smoked brisket flatbread at lunch.
665 S Lamar St, Restaurants on Lamar at the Omni Dallas Hotel, Convention Center District · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
The Herrera family has served Dallas Tex-Mex since 1971, and this branch sits in the Omni's Restaurants on Lamar. Expect enchiladas, street tacos and margaritas.
1321 Commerce St, in The Adolphus, Downtown · about 12 min walk from the convention centre
The all-day bistro in the lobby of The Adolphus serves Southern European-inspired plates. The Dallas Observer singled out its breakfast sandwich and baked egg skillet.
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, in Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Uptown · a cab ride from the convention centre
The dining room of the 1925 Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek serves contemporary American food with French touches. A string of well-known chefs has run its kitchen.
1321 Commerce St, in The Adolphus, Downtown · about 12 min walk from the convention centre
The bar beside The Adolphus's French Room pours craft cocktails and Champagne, with French plates from the kitchen. Sit by the fireplace or at the black marble bar.
1530 Main St, below The Joule, Downtown · about 14 min walk from the convention centre
An underground cocktail lounge beneath The Joule with a drinks list by bartender Gabe Sanchez. Visit Dallas and D Magazine both list it among downtown's best bars.
400 Crescent Court, in Hotel Crescent Court, Uptown · a cab ride from the convention centre
A Champagne and cocktail lounge in the Great Hall of Hotel Crescent Court, with whiskey, bourbon and small plates. It sits in the same complex as Nobu Dallas.
1801 N Griffin St, West End / Downtown
A rainforest and aquarium under one roof, with free-flying birds, sloths, manatees, a walk-through shark tunnel and a penguin colony. It has three restaurants on site.
300 N Houston St, West End
A three-floor museum that opened in 2019, covering the Holocaust and human rights since, with survivor testimony you can question through holograms. Docents lead group tours.
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Enter your dates to see the games, conferences and holidays happening while you're in Dallas. Schedules go as far ahead as teams and organizers have published them, and we add more daily.
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Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.
Monarch (1401 Elm St, 49th floor of Thompson Dallas, Downtown): Emerald Room about 15 to 24; Chandelier Lounge up to 18 (PaperCity, Sep 2026); private and semi-private spaces for up to 350 (OpenTable). Mamani (2681 Howell St, Uptown): Private Dining Room 6 to 12; The Bar 8 to 20 seated; Terrace 10 to 30; half restaurant 10 to 34 (semi-private); full restaurant 30 to 96 (OpenTable). Fearing's (2121 McKinney Ave, in The Ritz-Carlton, Uptown): Private Wine Cellar up to 16 (semi-private); Sendero Room up to 50 (private); Live Oak Bar up to 85; Ocaso Patio up to 200 (OpenTable). Dakota's Steakhouse (600 N Akard St, Downtown): Chef's Table up to 12 (private); Wine Room up to 45 (semi-private); Waterfall Patio up to 85; whole dining room up to 120 (OpenTable); Wine Room up to 48 (PaperCity, Sep 2026). Nobu Dallas (400 Crescent Court, Uptown): Sake Table up to 14; Wine Room up to 20 (private); Lounge up to 30; Skylight Room up to 90 (private); full restaurant up to 250 (OpenTable).
Reunion Tower GeO-Deck: The observation deck about 470 feet up the Reunion Tower ball, with indoor touch screens on the landmarks and an outdoor deck looking straight down. Groups of 15 or more get reduced rates. Perot Museum of Nature and Science: A nature and science museum in Victory Park, just northwest of downtown. It offers group tickets by day and whole floors for evening events. Dallas World Aquarium: A rainforest and aquarium under one roof, with free-flying birds, sloths, manatees, a walk-through shark tunnel and a penguin colony. It has three restaurants on site. Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum: A three-floor museum that opened in 2019, covering the Holocaust and human rights since, with survivor testimony you can question through holograms. Docents lead group tours.
Monarch (1401 Elm St, 49th floor of Thompson Dallas, Downtown · about 15 min walk from the convention centre). Mamani (2681 Howell St, Uptown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre). Fearing's (2121 McKinney Ave, in The Ritz-Carlton, Uptown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre). Dakota's Steakhouse (600 N Akard St, Downtown · about 20 min walk from the convention centre).
Upcoming home games: Stars vs Canadiens, Thu Oct 29 at 7:00 PM (American Airlines Center); Mavericks vs Rockets, Fri Oct 30 at 7:00 PM (American Airlines Center); Stars vs Blue Jackets, Sat Oct 31 at 7:00 PM (American Airlines Center); Cowboys vs Cardinals, Sun Nov 1 at 12:00 PM (AT&T Stadium). The Dallas page lists every home game for the next six months.
ASLMS 2027 Annual Conference on Energy-Based Medicine & Science: Apr 15–18, 2027 at Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207. Our advice is to book private rooms by March 4, 2027.
Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.