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

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Dallas - Fort Worth? 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 favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Ziziki's - Travis Walk

5.0

5 (1431)

$31 to $50

Greek

Park Cities

About the restaurant

Neighborhood bistro specializing in Greek cuisine, with a focus on Greek-fusion and Seafood dishes. Named best Sunday Brunch and Best Patio dining from customers and press. Received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since opening in 1994!

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NancyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Terrific food and excellent service. Cozy atmosphere. Always a winner!

Purepecha

5.0

5 (164)

$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

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michelle

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Amazing 7 course dinner with each meal being perfectly cooked and curated! Highly recommend doing the chefs meal in the kitchen for a truly amazing experience!

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7 Course $180pp Chefs Kitchen Table

Experience

4 Course $120 pp Front Dining Room

Bruno’s Ristorante

5.0

5 (395)

$31 to $50

Italian

Coppell

About the restaurant

Bruno’s Ristorante has been a fixture in the neighborhood for many years. We’ve enjoyed entertaining everyone from nearby residents to business guests to the Dallas Cowboys (until recently) and those who travel from further away.

Bruno Ceka started this establishment over 25 years ago, and has been actively involved since its beginning. Bruno is an enthusiastic businessman who loves working in and serving the local community. He’s had several business ventures in the area over the years, but his passion has always been here, at Bruno’s. Most days you’ll see him welcoming you in the dining room.

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WilliamVIP

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Small and quiet, Italian restaurant excellent food and service. We always enjoy coming back.

TLC Vegan Cafe

5.0

5 (114)

$30 and under

Vegan

Garland

About the restaurant

TLC Vegan Cafe is the jewel of award winning chef and author Troy Gardner's culinary brands. Chef Troy's "World Cuisine" fused with Texas favorites have been featured numerous times on The Food Network, local Television, and in countless international publications. TLC Vegan Cafe is known for it's plush but inviting atmosphere as well as it's overall versatility. If you're dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, or just love great food, there is something for everyone at this quant North Dallas cafe. Special Chef Tasting menu's are offered nightly as well as a seasonal wine list. TLC Vegan Cafe is the premier vegan experience when visiting North Texas.

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Shamarion

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

I had this for the first time a week ago and had to try again. My waitress was the sweetest. My first time in and won’t be my last

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Experience

My Vegan Valentine 2025

La Hacienda Ranch - Dallas

4.9

4.9 (18)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

North Dallas

About the restaurant

La Hacienda Ranch in Dallas is a Texas favorite and has been providing quality Tex-Mex cuisine for several years now. La Hacienda Ranch was founded by Mariano Martinez who is the inventor of the Frozen Margarita Machine, which is in the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.

Some of the entres at La Hacienda Ranch in Dallas include mesquite grilled Tenderloin Filet, Bone-in Ribeye, and Fajitas. La Hacienda Ranch in Dallas also has a special event room. Those who would like to hold an event, such as a party, at the facility can speak with the restaurant. In addition, offsite catering is available for those holding an event at their own location.

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Sherry

Dined 3 days ago

Food was fabulous! Waitress was great! Glad I made a reservation…the place was packed!!!

American Revelry

4.9

4.9 (507)

$31 to $50

American

Burleson

About the restaurant

American Revelry is a chef driven restaurant where Chef Denise Shavandy creates new American dishes, prepared with a lighter touch, and a modern approach.

The Beverage program features a domestic wine list, beer and spirit selections, highlighted by American Revelry's Craft Cocktails. Superior Hospitality brings together the dining experience in a gorgeous modern-industrial dining room, with chic finishes, a prohibition inspired bar, a private “Green Room”, and a lively patio with fire pit lounges.

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Jim & Sue

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

This is our third visit to American Revelry and again it has been a most enjoyable experience, The food, service, and ambiance is again excellent. Our server Zachariah was great.

Paris 7th

4.9

4.9 (830)

$31 to $50

Traditional French

West 7th Corridor

About the restaurant

Paris 7th … as in West 7th Street, where we are located in the cultural District of Fort Worth just west of downtown. Paris 7th … as in the very cultural 7th arrondissement of THE Paris.

The Paris 7th district is where you will find some of the world’s most recognized landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d’Orsay and Les Invalides Museum, home to Napoleon’s tomb but also, a quartier known for its fine French food. Cafés, restaurants and gourmet shops are woven into the beautiful streets of the left bank but since we can’t go tonight, here we are at Paris 7th. Let us entertain you!

After 33 years as Saint-Emilion, we moved the menu just down the street, here, to a more spacious dining room. Now, we have a kitchen worthy of all that our talented kitchen staff can turn out. We have room for our ever-growing wine collection and tables to accommodate parties of 8 and sometimes more. We even have a petit lounge where you can have a cocktail before dinner.

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

A non de script strip center creates a low expectation vibe which quickly changes to excitement once you pass through the front door! From the lady greeting us to the seamless, knowledgeable wait staff to the delicious food (steak frites, beef bourguignon, short ribs…) and elegant dining room…combined for a memorable anniversary. We don’t normally do desert but our son’s (and GF) Brandy Ice and our Berries deserts were an absolute smash. Finally, Our son would say “don’t leave without having the frites!”.

Bar Sardine

4.9

4.9 (8)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Park Cities

About the restaurant

It’s often said that the smaller the size, the more amplified the essence of a restaurant tends to be. This sentiment rings especially true for Bar Sardine. Helmed by École Ducasse-trained Executive Chef Elliot Azoulay, this French mini bistro captures the essence of vibrancy, allure, and effortless Parisian charm—the platonic ideal of art de vivre.

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Shelby

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Had the best time at Bar Sardine. The atmosphere was great and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!!

Cafe Izmir

4.8

4.8 (220)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Greenville Avenue

About the restaurant

Café Izmir is a small, neighborhood restaurant located on Lower Greenville where guests can enjoy home-cooked Mediterranean tapas. Our concept is simple; fresh, healthy food prepared daily and available seven days a week. Mama Nazy"s old world recipes capture the essence of Greek, Turkish, Lebanese and Persian cuisine. Have a seat in the main dining room or enclosed patio; Café Izmir provides an upscale, casual environment that highlights the sights and aromas of the Iranian culture. Voted Best Hummus in Dallas for several years, you have to come try it for yourself!

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Wendy

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Delicious food and outstanding service every time we visit. A favorite.

Niwa Japanese BBQ

4.8

4.8 (1048)

$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.

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Tony

Dined on Dec 30, 2024

Niwa is always our go to place for the service, great food, and value for our $. Jimmy and the rest of the staff are always amazing

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