Treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience at North Texas’s finest restaurants. Indulge in a festive feast at a Michelin-recommended spot or bask in the charm of Dallas’s most iconic eateries. Enjoy the holiday season with over-the-top decor and experiences.
These restaurants are worth dressing up for and making the drive to Dallas, even if you’re in far north Collin County. With award-winning menus, they serve some of the finest dining in not just the city or the region, but the entire state.
As of publishing, these restaurants still have open availability. But book now, tables are going quickly — these are desirable dining spots.
Here’s Local Profile’s curated list of where to dine in Dallas during the holidays:
Photo: Georgie
Georgie
4514 Travis St Suite 132, Dallas
Reservations (Christmas Eve) | Reservations (Christmas Day)
Why You Should Go
Georgie’s Executive Chef, RJ Yoakum, became part of the team in January 2023 after spending three and a half years at The French Laundry in Napa — one of the greatest restaurants in the country. During his time there, he played a key role in maintaining the restaurant’s prestigious 3 Michelin stars for the renowned Thomas Keller restaurant. Georige, under chef Yoakum, is now a Michelin-recommended restaurant loved for its beautiful, delicious food, elevated service and a romantic ambiance. A must-visit restaurant, holidays or not.
What You’ll Eat
Enjoy a three-course Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day dinner priced at $185 per person with both menu offerings including:
Butter-poached oysters
Caviar
Shellfish consommé
Grilled bluefin Sashimi
Roasted maitake mushroom
Pear mont blanc
Monarch
1401 Elm St 49th Floor, Dallas
Reservations
Why You Should Go
Monarch is a wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant crafted by Two-Michelin Star chef Danny Grant. With its spacious, elegantly designed ambiance and refined menu, Monarch offers the pinnacle of luxury dining in Dallas — and at 49-floors up, one of the best views of the city. Perfect for a romantic Christmas.
What You’ll Eat
This holiday season, savor unique specials like pork belly porchetta paired with creamy fennel salad, chestnut agnolotti topped with parmesan, brandied chestnuts and Meyer lemon, and The Grinch — a decadent chocolate cake filled with strawberry and finished with chocolate ganache. As a festive touch, guests will also receive a custom Monarch crystal ornament to take home. Dishes are priced à la carte, ranging from $28 to $45.
Photo: Nobu
Nobu Dallas
400 Crescent Ct, Dallas
Reservations
Why You Should Go
Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa is one of the most influential chefs in the past thirty years. His namesake restaurant, founded with Robert DeNiro, offers upscale Japanese cuisine in a chic hotel setting. Renowned worldwide, Nobu is celebrated for pioneering a unique fusion of Japanese flavors with Peruvian influences, including his signature yellowtail jalapeño sashimi, which substitutes wasabi with jalapeño for the spicy accent. The dish is now a standard at sushi restaurants across America and Europe.
What You’ll Eat
Enjoy a delightful Christmas brunch experience at Nobu, featuring a spread of fresh salads, sashimi, sushi and desserts, complemented by a chef-curated selection of hot, made-to-order classics and brunch specialties. The dinner is priced at $75 per person, with a special rate of $40 for children under 12.
Highlights include
Yellowtail jalapeño
Salmon teriyaki
Snow crab eggs benedict
Gemma
2323 N Henderson Ave #109, Dallas
Reservations
Why You Should Go
Gemma is Dallas’ neighborhood bistro, serving exceptional, elevated comfort food inspired by France, Italy and beyond, all within a cozy and inviting atmosphere. This year, Gemma was a finalist for the James Beard Outstanding Hospitality Award, an honor given to a restaurant that fosters a sense of hospitality among its customers and staff, while contributing positively to its broader community. In short, Gemma will treat you very, very well.
What You’ll Eat
Celebrate Christmas Eve at Gemma with a one-night-only Feast of the Seven Fishes for $95 per guest. Choose from two seatings, at 5 p.m. or 9 p.m., and enjoy five seafood-focused courses. Highlights include scallop saltimbocca and squid ink tagliatelle with crab and uni. Conclude the evening with a dessert trio featuring chocolate peppermint pot de crème, dulce de leche cheesecake and tangerine curd tart.
Photo: Stillwell’s
Stillwell’s
2575 McKinnon St, Dallas
Reservations
Why You Should Go
Stillwell’s was created to celebrate the rich legacy of Texas ranchers while offering diners innovative ways to delight their taste buds — all within an ultra-luxurious, white tablecloth setting designed to inspire. The restaurant is named after Hallie Stillwell, a West Texas rancher who made her mark in a male-dominated field during the early 1900s. As part of the world-class culinary offerings at Hôtel Swexan, Stillwell’s embodies the hotel’s philosophy of blending Swiss hospitality with Texan charm.
What You’ll Eat
At this Michelin-recommended steakhouse in the Hotel Swexan, savor a holiday feast featuring beef Wellington, roasted carrots, silky potato purée and truffle Bordelaise. Pair it with an award-winning selection of wines and seasonal cocktails.
SĒR Steak + Spirits
2201 N Stemmons Fwy Floor 27, Dallas
Reservations
Why You Should Go
Chef Aubrey Murphy, a North Texas native and a Collin County restauranteur, discovered his love for cooking through his grandmother. He refined his skills under culinary legends Dean Fearing and Michelin-starred Chef John Tesar, before heading the kitchen at SĒR, known for its incredible steaks, fresh seafood, deep wine cellar and amazing views. For Christmas, expect a high-end, delicious experience an added bonus: Their Christmas offerings are family-friendly.
What You’ll Eat
Guests are invited to experience a magical holiday celebration at Breakfast with Santa at SER! Taking place on Christmas Eve, this festive morning promises fun for the whole family. Attendees can enjoy a delightful brunch buffet, storybook readings, craft activities, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. Each Breakfast with Santa includes a complimentary photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus unlimited snowy summit rides.
Photo: Fearing’s | Brunch Menu
Fearing’s at The Ritz-Carlton
2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas
Reservations
Why You Should Go
Experience the heart of elevated American cuisine with a Southwestern flair at Fearing’s Restaurant, created by celebrity chef Dean Fearing, author of The Texas Food Bible. A favorite among both locals and visitors to Dallas, Chef Fearing is celebrated as the “Father of Southwestern Cuisine” and has dedicated his career to crafting delicious meals for those who appreciate great food. Plus, the Ritz looks utterly fabulous at Christmas.
What You’ll Eat
Celebrate the holiday season with exceptional dining experiences at Michelin-recommended Fearing’s: a refined Christmas Eve three-course dinner and a lavish Christmas Day brunch buffet.
On Christmas Eve, enjoy an elegant meal featuring gourmet starters and entrees such as filet mignon or lamb osso buco, and decadent desserts. This prix fixe dinner is priced at $185 per person. For Christmas Day, indulge in a festive brunch buffet brimming with culinary delights. Pricing for the brunch also begins at $185 per person. Highlights include fresh seafood and salad bars, sweet treats like French brioche brûlée and a carving station offering prime rib and roasted sea bass.
Carbone Dallas
1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 395, Dallas
Reservations
Why You Should Go
Carbone, the namesake of award-winning chef Mario Carbone, may be one of the most famous restaurants in the country thanks to its celebrity clientele and iconic dishes. (Heck, Carbone was once name-checked in a Drake song, and even Justin Bieber was reportedly turned away from the original New York location for walk-in without a reservation!) The red-sauce joint honors the spirit of mid-20th-century Italian-American restaurants in New York, where outstanding, expertly crafted dishes were served in a refined and welcoming atmosphere.
What You’ll Eat
This Christmas, Carbone is serving up a special dinner, filled with its iconic dishes, such as:
Caesar alla ZZ, carpaccio piemontese, burrata and caviar
Spicy rigatoni vodka, ricotta and spinach manicotti
Shrimp piccata, roasted veal rack with perigord jus
Grilled broccolini, potatoes louie
Panettone, poached pear, assorted cookies
Photo: Harwood Hospitality
Mercat Bistro
2501 N Harwood St Suite 225, Dallas
Reservations
Why You Should Go
Mercat Bistro is a delightful, modern European-style bistro and Michelin-recommended restaurant. A favorite among DFW foodies, Mercat Bistro in the Harwood District is known for its stunning French-inspired dishes, offering both beauty and flavor in every bite. Experience a winter wonderland this holiday season at Mercat Bistro, surrounded by enchanting dancing bears.
What You’ll Eat
Choose from two festive dining options for the whole family:
Polar Bear Table:
Dine in front of the musical polar bears for a magical experience. A $100 non-refundable booking fee applies. Limited availability for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Polar Bear Room:
Enjoy a family-friendly experience among the festive bears with a $25 deposit per person, applied to your final bill. This option does not guarantee a table in front of the bears — book the Polar Bear Table for that experience.
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