Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Updated April 05, 2025

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34 Chophouse

4.9

4.9 (437)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Denison

About the restaurant

34 Chophouse is inspired by the 34th President Eisenhower, a Denison native.
Ike's dining room is by reservation only, however we welcome walk ins when the availability allows.
Doc's Lounge is open seating and is first come, first served, in Doc's Lounge you will find an extensive bourbon collection and our mixologists who are creating specialty cocktails for each taste. If you'd need to speak to one of our team members or need special accommodations or private events, please call 903-462-0307.
We look forward making your special occasion memorable.

Top review

Tammy

Dined 1 day ago

The service was great and attentive. Everything we ordered was very good. I had the crab cake and short rib. The restaurant was very nice and upscale. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The food was a little pricey but everything is pricey these days. I would certainly recommend this restaurant to everyone. It would be a great restaurant for date night.

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Tex-Ken Ranch Steak House

4.9

4.9 (29)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Stephenville

About the restaurant

At Thompson’s Tex-Ken Ranch Steakhouse, we are deeply committed to the true farm-to-table experience. All of our beef is locally raised at the Tex-Ken Ranch in Bluff Dale, Texas, where we take great pride in ensuring that our cattle are free from hormones and antibiotics, delivering the highest quality meat both nutritionally and ethically. They are then processed in-house at our state-inspected facility, Thompson’s Custom Meats in Dublin, Texas. Steaks are cooked over a wood burning grill using Hardwood also sourced from the Tex-Ken Ranch. From our ranch to the table, we guarantee a dining experience that celebrates the best of local and sustainable farming.

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Karen

Dined on Mar 27, 2025

The steaks are always perfect! Service is great! Go try them for dinner you will not regret it!!!!! 🤩🤩

Uchiba Dallas

4.8

4.8 (1550)

$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!

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Greg

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

You always take such great care of me. Thank you for another amazing experience.

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Campisi's - Lovers Lane

4.8

4.8 (15)

$30 and under

Italian

Park Cities

About the restaurant

Welcome to Campisi’s on Lovers Lane, a beloved cornerstone of the Highland Park community in Dallas. In 2007, we expanded our space on Lovers Lane to accommodate more of our extended family—our cherished guests. We’ve been a fixture in this vibrant neighborhood for years, always just a stone’s throw from our original location to maintain the close connections we’ve fostered with our local community.

Since 1946, Campisi’s has been synonymous with authentic Italian family recipes and our signature oval-shaped pizzas. Whether you’re joining us for a casual lunch, a family dinner, or a relaxed evening with drinks, our doors are open to welcome you every day of the week. At Campisi’s, you’re not just a customer; you’re family.

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KathyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Very nice & enjoyable Easter lunch! Food was delicious & service great! Had a wonderful relaxing time with family.

Purepecha

4.8

4.8 (180)

$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 kitchen table. Service is provided entirely by the Rojas Family. The family will prepare the food from scratch, explain it and serve it. 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.

Due to the varied nature of the menu we are unable to accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian and Pescatarian requests. 24 hour notice of allergies or dining restrictions is required, add them in the notes at the time of reservation.

Please read details on our strict cancellation policy before finalizing booking.

Top review

DanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

It is a wonderful, unique experience that everyone should try!

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Experience

7 Course $180pp Kitchen Table

Experience

4 Course $120 pp Front Dining Room

The Standard Pour

4.8

4.8 (457)

$30 and under

American

Uptown

About the restaurant

The Standard Pour is a Craft Cocktail & Dining destination. Serving one of Dallas's most advanced Mixology Programs, as well as one of the Top 50 Bourbon selections in America, The Standard Pour remains a local neighborhood favorite with an incredible scratch kitchen and truly inviting service. Our seasonal menu of shared plates & entrees, compliments the artisanal selection of cocktails, spirits, and boutique wines by the glass. Located in the heart of Uptown, The Standard Pour offers a timeless, casual & yet sophisticated atmosphere. With warmly lit brick & dark woods, accented with filament sconces & library liquor shelves, The Standard Pour truly provides an easy to love environment for all occasions.

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Ernesto

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

Service was great per usual. Our server, Brittany, always is super attentive and friendly. I look forward to the NHL playoffs as we’re regulars for her on Mondays and Thursdays. 10/10 shoutout Britt!

JingHe Japanese Asian Fusion

4.8

4.8 (38)

$31 to $50

Japanese

East Dallas

About the restaurant

JingHe is a Japanese Asian Fusion restaurant located in Dallas, Texas. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes inspired by food across Asia, including Sushi, BBQs, tapas, ramen, sake, and beer. JingHe prides itself on its modern twist on classic Asian dishes.

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Tessa

Dined 4 days ago

Love this place! Great quality sushi at a great price.

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Experience

All You Can Eat

Rare Books Bar

4.8

4.8 (10)

$50 and over

American

Frisco

About the restaurant

Rare Books Bar

A speakeasy bar with books and good drinks.

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StephanieVIP

Dined on Mar 21, 2025

We love this place for dinner or drinks. The live music is fun and the atmosphere is so nice. Love that this restaurant is 18 and older. We enjoy bringing guests from out of town.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Arlington

4.7

4.7 (90)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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JasonVIP

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Ana and management were on point today and the food was excellent.

Bros Korean BBQ & Sushi

4.7

4.7 (27)

$31 to $50

Korean

Carrollton

About the restaurant

We are Dallas' first All You Can Eat Korean BBQ, Sushi, and Shabu restaurant! We are proud and excited to bring a completely new concept to the DFW metroplex located in the heart of Carrollton's Koreatown. Our newly renovated restaurant exhibits a more modern and elegant design with a touch of the traditional Korean restaurant atmosphere.

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Shawn

Dined 1 day ago

Love the food! Service was good! Made reservations but still had to wait 30 mins.

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