Dallas does holiday dining well — but only if you plan like you mean it. Make reservations early, reconfirm as the dates approach, and tip generously for staff working when most restaurants are closed. Below are standout options for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day meals, each with a distinct style, solid food, and thoughtful service. Here are a few restaurants that reflect a variety of costs that will make you and your family happy.
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Fish City Grill took on severe damage when a tornado swept through the Preston-Royal area of Dallas in October 2019. Team members and customers were forced to take cover inside a walk-in cooler as the tornado shredded the restaurant’s walls and ceiling. The section of shopping center Fish City Grill sat in had to be torn down and rebuilt from scratch.
Construction is finally nearing completion, and Fish City Grill is getting ready to reopen the neighborhood’s favorite seafood destination.
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The popular Hawaiian fast casual concept offering fresh food served with the Aloha Spirit, Hawaiian Bros, is continuing their expansion into the Dallas/Fort Worth market with five locations opening this Fall, including their first location in Dallas proper.
The Frisco location is set to open at the end of September with Little Elm, Greenville Ave (Dallas) and Addison locations opening in October and an Allen location opening in November. Each restaurant features a striking design and island vibe with a kitchen void of freezers, fryers and microwaves. Food is prepared fresh daily. While the streamlined menu is an homage to the Hawaiian plate lunch, island-inspired comfort food which remains an essential part of Hawaiian culture.
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Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar, originally opened in the Harwood District in 2010, will reopen on Wednesday, March 10 in a newly renovated space with a refreshing menu influenced by the Pacific Northwest and seasonal Texas ingredients under the direction of revered Dallas chef Taylor Kearney.
The all-new Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar renovations by Harwood International’s HDF and HCMS blend inspiration from the concept’s history, wine country, and contemporary culinary principles to offer a casual chic, garden-inspired indoor and patio dining experience.
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Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, today announced that the 252-room, 16-story AC Hotel Fort Worth is now open. The first AC Hotels by Marriott® to debut in Tarrant County, the highly anticipated property is owned and developed by Jackson-Shaw and managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts. It is located 101 West 5th Street near Sundance Square on the southwest corner of Main and Fifth Street.
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After facing a temporary halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Perry’s Steakhouse has opened its new location right outside of Klyde Warren Park. Known for their pork chops, steaks and fine selection of wines, the new Perry’s is bigger and better than ever. Continue reading
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Plenty of restaurants are remainig closed, or take-out only at this time. Sadly, some are shuttered for good. We won’t be reporting on all the openings, but want to point out a few beloved ones as they open.
Harwood District is set to begin phase two of their Return to Safely Serve plan with the opening of Mercat Bistro and Magnolias: Sous Le Pont, on Monday, May 18, 2020. This follows their initial phase of successfully hosting a sold-out pop-up Mother’s Day weekend brunch event at Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens. Continue reading
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TJ’s Seafood Market, the well-loved neighborhood seafood spot is reopening their dining room at the Preston/Royal location at limited capacity on Friday and Saturday nights for seated wine dinners beginning this Friday, May 15. To ensure the utmost safety of TJ’s staff and guests, Jon Alexis, owner of TJ’s, had all staff tested for COVID-19 through his new company, Safework. Continue reading
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