Where to take colleagues and clients without losing the evening to a cab ride. Every place here is about 15 minutes' walk or less, sorted closest first.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cafe Herrera: about 5 minutes' walk. No capacities published; call 214-979-4529 for groups (OpenTable). Texas Spice: about 5 minutes' walk. Two private rooms, for up to 12 and up to 25 (OpenTable). City Hall Bistro: about 12 minutes' walk. Large parties through the hotel's Tripleseat form; no capacities published (own site). The French Room Bar: about 12 minutes' walk. No capacities published (own site). Midnight Rambler: about 14 minutes' walk. Parties of 12 up to a full buyout (own site and OpenTable). Crown Block: about 15 minutes' walk. Crown Room 30 to 270 (OpenTable); semi-private areas 50 to 150, seated dinners up to 230, receptions up to 250 (Meetings Today Texas).
Cafe Herrera, about 5 minutes' walk. Texas Spice, about 5 minutes' walk.
During big conferences, book private rooms as soon as your dates are set. In a normal week, 3 to 4 weeks ahead is enough for groups of 10 or more.