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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Dallas

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Dallas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Purepecha restaurant
4.9
4.9 (163)
$50 and over
Mexican
Deep Ellum
About the restaurant
Offering a 4 course tasting menu in the front dining room and a 7 course tasting menu in the communal chefs kitchen table. The menu showcases dishes of Michoacan, Mexico featuring both traditional and international ingredients, flair and flavors. Experience brought to you by chef Regino Rojas, multi time nominated chef for James Beard Award and numerous accolades all together. Purepecha was named Best Tasting Menu by D Magazine August 2024 issue, named Best Restaurant by D magazine December 2023 issue.

Please contact us directly for groups up to 14 people.

Unable to accommodate to vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian, these requests will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding.

No shows and cancellations with less than 72 hours notice will be charged a $120-$180 cancellation fee per person. Online cancellation cut off is 72 hours before the reservation and not able to be cancelled. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone or email. Thank you for respecting our policy

Top review
Matthew
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
Absolutely amazing! Kitchen table Chefs Tasting Menu was fantastic. You are in the kitchen as they prepare your meal, but that have created a much more “homey” style kitchen rather than the traditional commercial kitchen. The food and explanation of the menu as you eat is fantastic! The Mezcal selection is amazing as well. If you don’t rent out the whole table (8 guests I think) you will be seated with others which could be good or bad depending on your luck. I would rent out this table for a group in a heartbeat and enjoy a night of cocktails and amazing food. I will 1000% be going back. Maybe try the main dining room and traditional experience, but that will be hard since I know what the kitchen holds for its guests. I can tell why he won Beard Awards.
A photo of Uchiba Dallas restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1530)
$31 to $50
Sushi
Uptown
About the restaurant
:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE ::

A bar concept located on the 2nd floor from Chef Tyson Cole that incorporates elements of Uchi & expands that into a cocktail experience. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

Top review
Katherine
Dined 7 days ago
Overall great experience! Plates great to share! Our waiter was great giving his favorite dishes and they were espectacular! Definitely will be back again!
A photo of Addison Cafe - French Bistro restaurant
4.8
4.8 (397)
$30 and under
French
North Dallas / Addison
About the restaurant
Addison Café- French Bistro offers guests in Dallas a menu filled with French culinary delights in an upscale environment that is perfect for an elegant evening out. Guests at Addison Café can begin their dinner with an appetizer such as smoked Scottish salmon or duck confit, and follow this with a delicious entrée such as roasted quail, baked ravioli or pepper-crusted filet steak.



Addison Café also serves lunch, but you won’t find a pared-down version of the sophisticated dinner service here. Lunch at Addison Café-French Bistro is every bit as delicious, and includes special dishes such as Poulet Victor Higo and Poulet Casear. Finish your meal with a delicate French dessert such as crème brûlée.

Top review
David
Dined 7 days ago
A choice eating establishment for a fine meal, good service, and pleasant refined surroundings. Meals at our table: the Lamb was superb, ravioli and sauce perfect, and veal parmesan so tender it was cut with a fork. This French Bistro is also a place where you can carry on a quiet conversation, over a select bottle of wine, and hear every word that’s spoken to you….
A photo of Niwa Japanese BBQ restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1045)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Deep Ellum
About the restaurant
LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC DEEP ELLUM NEIGHBORHOOD OF DALLAS, TX.
Niwa provides an authentic yakiniku experience, featuring premium in–table smoke–free grills.

Prepare premium grade beef, seafood, vegetables and more at your own table while enjoying a wide selection of Japanese sake, beer, and craft cocktails. Eating at Niwa is always an exciting experience, perfect for dinner with family, or a fun night out with friends.

Top review
HaileyVIP
Dined 4 days ago
I come to Niwa weekly and there’s a reason I always keep coming back! Joe, Steven, Alex and Angel are always wonderful and pay close attention to my allergies. The food is fantastic and not overpriced. Jimmy has stopped by my table a few times on separate occasions and is always an absolute gem to talk to. The food, staff and ambiance are 1000/10 and I will always recommend this place to everyone I know! If you can’t make up your mind when looking at the menu a few of my favorites are the filet, hanger steak, 44 farms short rib, pork jowl, zucchini, mushroom medley, ajitama eggs, wagyu deviled eggs and you can’t leave without getting a bag of the spicy OG Wagyu Boyz beef jerky, it is to die for!
A photo of Little Katana - Uptown restaurant
4.8
4.8 (38)
$31 to $50
Sushi
Park Cities
About the restaurant
Little Katana features a uniquely varied upscale-casual dining experience, offering Asian-Fusion and traditional steakhouse cuisines.
Top review
StephenVIP
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
My wife and I met a friend here for supper. The friend had suggested the venue because she had dined there many times before. I had been aware of its existence since the days when it was located right off the Katy Trail but had never eaten there (so many Japanese restaurants so little time!) I had the yakisoba noodles with chicken and shrimp. The noodles were not soba (buckwheat) but they were good. I would have preferred soba but good is good. My wife had sushi and a salad. I'm not sure what our friend had but she liked it. For drinks I had the grapefruit martini, my wife had a gin and tonic, and our friend a glass of cabernet. We were all quite satisfied and the bill didn't break the bank. All in all it was a very enjoyable evening.
A photo of Maple Landing restaurant
4.7
4.7 (76)
$30 and under
American
Medical District
About the restaurant
Maple Landing is the latest restaurant to open in the Dallas love Field area! Sharing a space with Social Pie, we are a laid back “wanna be “ dive-bar with a nod to the aviation history of Love Field & Southwest Airlines. Stop in for a Burger, Bourbon, Brisket or Beer before work or your next flight.
Top review
RichardVIP
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
The whiskey dinner at Maple Landing was remarkable in many ways. The whiskeys presented were introduced and explained by the provider. The quality was superb. The food was exceptional, always interesting and artistically presented. Again, explanations were provided with each course, regarding the unique ingredients and methods of preparation. I can't wait till their next whiskey dinner event. A real gourmet treat!
A photo of Yellowtail Sushi Bar & Steak restaurant
4.7
4.7 (31)
$30 and under
Japanese
Downtown
About the restaurant
Located in the heart of Victory Park Dallas next to the American Airlines Center. Yellowtail offers you high grade sashimi and sushi rolls. Also if you aren't a fan of sushi we have Japanese Teppanyaki (aka Hibachi).
Top review
FAIZ
Dined on Nov 25, 2024
Honestly, though okamazame was amazing, the food was amazing appetizers the dinner, the drinks, and absolutely the service. She was amazing. It was absolutely phenomenal.
A photo of Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1439)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Uptown
About the restaurant
We are continuing to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and are currently open with modified hours and a limited menu.

One of the finest restaurants in Uptown Dallas, the Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa is a top choice experience for dining and nightlife. Executed by an expert and passionate culinary team, the Dragonfly offers a diverse menu of American classics that make for some of the best dinner in Dallas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, feast with delectable menu items. Dragonfly encompasses the ultimate escape within the city filled with inspiring favors, colors and an art-infused ambiance that expands out to the terrace and around the pool for dining and cocktails under the stars.

Top review
StephenVIP
Dined on Nov 29, 2024
My wife and I ate at the dragonfly for Thanksgiving. I had the turkey and my wife had just the cheddar and brocoli soup. We had had delicious drinks and the charcuterie plate at the bar a few hours earlier so she was not that hungry. I was still hungry and ordered the turkey. It was all very delicious and the bar tender was very good. I had a couple of hurricanes that were NOLA quality.
A photo of Morton's The Steakhouse - Dallas restaurant
4.6
4.6 (2519)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Uptown
About the restaurant
What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.
Top review
Donald
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
An outstanding experience of exemplary service, attention to detail and immaculately prepared food. The manager on duty ensured that we had an excellent, memorable experience in celebrating my wife’s 50th birthday, and it was a night she will never forget. This was our first visit to Morton’s and we will definitely itself be returning soon and recommending to all of our family, friends and associates.
A photo of Regines Lounge restaurant
4.5
4.5 (81)
$50 and over
Asian
Uptown
About the restaurant
Embark on a transcendent journey at Regines, where centuries of flavors collide in a captivating setting. The striking decor, adorned in jet-black, emerald, and gold, exudes an air of glamor and luxury. Indulge in a diverse array of culinary delights, from delicate sashimi to decadent caviar, accompanied by an exceptional selection of handcrafted cocktails. Let the enchanting live entertainment serenade you as you revel in the refined ambiance. At Regines, sophistication and extravagance intertwine, creating an unforgettable experience that tantalizes all the senses.
Top review
ScottVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Good place for a cocktail! Very good small plate restaurant. Service was average, band was good. Pretty neat place.
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