Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Mesquite

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AmericanSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexicanJapanese

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DallasDallas Suburbs

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Arts DistrictDeep EllumDowntownEast DallasGreenville AvenueKnox / Henderson

Top Rated

CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Mister Charles

4.8

Exceptional(313)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Knox / Henderson

Booked 48 times today

Located in the landmarked former Highland Park Soda Fountain Building in Dallas, Mister Charles is Duro Hospitality’s most ambitious restaurant and bar. With irreverent takes on indulgent French and Italian dishes, elevated cocktails, rare wines, opulent over the top design and soaring 38-ft. ceilings, Mister Charles is redefining Dallas’ dining and tippling scene.Located at 3219 Knox St., Mister Charles is open for dinner seven days a week.

A photo of Hudson House - Lakewood restaurant

2. Hudson House - Lakewood

4.8

Exceptional(336)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Lakewood / White Rock Lake

Booked 86 times today

With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."

3. Maison Chinoise

4.6

Exceptional(555)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Uptown

Booked 22 times today

Maison Chinoise is a fantastic choice for special occasions. With its contemporary and traditional Chinese cuisine, it's perfect for an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. It's often praised for its beautiful ambiance, outstanding service, and top-tier dining experience. Reviewers love the innovative and creative food presentation, and the extensive wine list and featured cocktails are a hit. The restaurant is comfortable yet elegant, making it suitable for dates, family celebrations or just a good meal away from home.

4. Tei-An

4.7

Exceptional(69)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Arts District

Booked 9 times today

Chef Teiichi Sakurai, well-known as the founder of Teppo (1995) and Tei Tei (1998), opened Tei-An in 2008 at One Arts Plaza. Chef Sakurai continues the pursuit of introducing authentic Japanese culinary culture to Dallas through ancient techniques and years of mastering the fragile and sophisticated soba noodle. Called "The crown jewel of Japanese dining in Dallas" by former Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Leslie Brenner, Tei-An continues to induct diners into the art of dining at a traditional, yet modern, Japanese soba noodle house.

5. Komodo Dallas

4.5

Awesome(296)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Deep Ellum

Booked 7 times today

Located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood, Komodo Dallas features an ultra-contemporary exterior facade that gives way to an inviting indoor-outdoor flow. The restaurant takes visual cues from its homebase, including Komodo’s signature illuminated “bamboo” cutout columns and duck display windows. From there, pops of saturated color are added, such as with the lounge’s eye-catching wallpaper and a dramatic fabric-draped corridor. Komodo Dallas spans two stories and seats up to 274 diners across tabletop, booth and bar seats.Komodo Dallas’ menu offers delicious takes on Southeast Asian dishes, all of which have been developed and interpreted with a global approach. The result is a unique dining experience, ranging from regularly rotating specials to house favorites such as Salmon Tacos, Miso Chilean Seabass Skewers, Peking Duck, and Daring Plant Based Kung Pao Chicken. A full sushi bar is also included, while bespoke custom cocktails deliver lively and exclusive beverage options.

6. Purepecha

4.9

Exceptional(176)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Deep Ellum

Booked 6 times today

Offering a 4 course tasting menu in the front dining room and a 7 course tasting menu in the communal chefs 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.

7. STIRR Dallas

4.2

Awesome(866)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Deep Ellum

Booked 22 times today

New American hot spot for lunch, dinner & brunch, with skyline views from a lively 2nd-floor patio.

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8. Simply Fondue - Dallas

4.3

Awesome(1498)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Greenville Avenue

Booked 20 times today

Simply Fondue is the perfect spot for special occasions. Known for its unique fondue dining experience and relaxed ambiance, it's a place where you can enjoy quality time with loved ones. The reviews rave about the wonderful service, amazing food, and the intimate, charming atmosphere. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just a fun night out with friends, Simply Fondue offers a memorable experience that keeps people coming back for over 30 years.

9. Brass Ram

4.8

Exceptional(406)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Prime Rib • South Dallas

Booked 21 times today

Nick Badovinus's Prime Rib House featuring prime steaks and market seafood. Located in The East Quarter nestled between Downtown Dallas and the Farmer's Market. #1 Voted Best Steakhouse 2023 DMagazine #4 Tasting Table 26 Best Steakhouses Eater 12 Essential Dallas SteakhousesHotlist: 15 Great Restaurants Dallas Morning NewsNo children under the age of 13.

10. Salum Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3041)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Uptown

Booked 14 times today

Centrally located between the West Village and Knox - Henderson areas, Salum is a casual yet elegant and comfortable space composed by Julio Quiñones, one of Dallas’ most progressive young designers. The spacious dining room displays a welcoming palette of brown, green and beige, with a sleek open kitchen as the focal point. Salum combines the intimacy of a neighborhood establishment with the quality of a fine dining restaurant with an atmosphere that is approachable and distinctive yet unpretentious ~ a marriage of vision, passion and skill with the goal of providing its visitors with an extraordinary dining experience. Owner and Chef Abraham Salum offers an array of contemporary American cuisine that combines the highest quality seasonal ingredients with a nuanced use of contrasting and complementary flavors to create a vibrant and visually inviting menu. Menus change once a month.

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BmrSnr
Dallas - Fort Worth •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Wonderful evening with family to celebrate. Wait or and staff were very attentive and helpful. Food was fabulous and drinks were great.
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Mister CharlesPrice: Very Expensive• American• Knox / Henderson
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4.8
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Rick
1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the waiter was spectacular and the food was amazing. We dined upstairs and the view was spectacular. An o real wonderful experience. I highly recommend dining here if you are in the area.
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Park DistrictPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Uptown
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My server, Alex was awesome on point and the food did not disappoint. Keep up the great work!!
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Hudson House - LakewoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Lakewood / White Rock Lake
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4.8
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Demetri
Dallas - Fort Worth •1129 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food, service, and ambience were all fantastic. The services provided by the professional management and staff are the main reasons that we keep coming back. The old world elegance is a rare thing, and we value their focus to make sure that everything about the dining experience is excellent. I highly recomend this restaurant.
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Al Biernat's - Oak LawnPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn
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4.8
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Jay
Austin •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
Highly recommend this restaurant. It’s got a great vibe. There are many great meal options but our favorites are the cheeseburger and Beverly salad.
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Hudson House - Lovers LanePrice: Expensive• American• Park Cities
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4.9

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