Tasting menus have grown increasingly popular around the country over the last few decades. Dallas is no exception. Thoughtfully paced tasting menus offer diners a curated tour of a chef’s range and creativity, unfolding course by course with seamless opportunities for wine pairings—and elevating an ordinary night out into a true dining experience. And, because they typically show up in high-end restaurants, tasting menus tend to be a splurge.
For this list, we’ve gathered 10 great tasting menus in and around Dallas that won’t break the bank. Several are omakases, which are typically among the most expensive tasting menus on any culinary scene (and arguably the most delicious).
If you’re looking for a great multi-course dining experience under $100 in Dallas, look no further.
Osho
At this sleek, wood-clad omakase counter, a 12-course tasting rings in at $90—a relative rarity in the world of high-end sushi. The progression moves from sushi and sashimi to luxe surprises like black truffle sesame noodles and A5 beef topped with foie gras. With ingredients sourced from Japan, artful plating, and a menu that shifts with the seasons, the experience feels far more indulgent than its price tag suggests. 18149 Dallas Pkwy. Ste. #110, Dallas, oshoomakaze.com
El Carlos Elegante
It’s not always easy to get a table at this wildly popular, Michelin-recognized Mexican restaurant, but if you do, why not try a bit of everything? For $99, the Elegante Experience changes with the seasons, but includes many fan favorites, like seared scallops with red pepper sauce, cazuelitas (masa cups stuffed with mushroom and potato), and a 15-ounce pork chop with mole and squash blossoms. 1400 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, elcarloselegante.com
Te Deseo
The Sunday “Menu de la Familia” at this Latin American restaurant is priced at $49 per person, with the caveat that the entire table must participate. For each of the four courses, the group picks two dishes out of three or four options. Think brisket nachos, arepas, and spicy grilled shrimp nachos. The fourth course is dessert: churros to dip in chocolate, tres leches cake with strawberries, and arroz con leche.2700 Olive St., Harwood, Dallas, tedeseo.com
Uchiko Plano
Everyone wants to dine at chef Tyson Cole’s Japanese-inspired restaurants (Uchi, Uchiba, and Uchiko), but they are definitely a splurge. Luckily, there’s a way to do it that won’t hurt your wallet: The nine-course happy hour omakase at Uchiko Plano costs only $60. The caveat is that you have to go with someone who orders the same thing; the deal is $120 for two people. Omakase means “chef’s choice,” so the chef will feed you whatever he likes, including sashimi, nigiri, and hot plates from the kitchen or wood-fired grill. As of March 4, the popular happy hour tasting will go by its new name: Happy Hour Chef’s Tasting for Two. 7801 Windrose Ave. Ste. H 150, Plano, uchiko.uchirestaurants.com/location/sushi-plano
Truluck’s
For $59, try the Tru Nine-Two at this upscale seafood restaurant, available all day on Sunday and before 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The three-course meal changes frequently, but includes the menu’s most beloved offerings. Also available on Sunday, the Prime Rib Prix Fixe (prime rib, baked potato, and dessert) costs $59. Multiple locations, trulucks.com
Yujo Umi
The business model at this omakase restaurant in Frisco has created plenty of buzz since it opened in 2024: Diners pay $100 flat, for a 20-course meal, no tips necessary. There’s something freeing about knowing exactly how much you’ll spend on dinner, and while $100 is still a lot of money, it’s money well spent at Yujo Umi. Enjoy sashimi, nigiri, hand rolls, and miso soup, surrounded by Japanese art, lanterns, and a faux cherry blossom tree. 16100 State Hwy. 121 Building B, Ste. 200, Frisco, yujomakase.com/frisco/
Domodomo Kō
This chic Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant offers its six-course “Domokase” for $95. Everything is fresh and tasty, but the third course, Wagyu carpaccio, is particularly beautiful. The marbled wagyu is cut to fit the shape of the glass dish and topped with pickled daikon, shimeji mushrooms, and crunchy taro chips. 2681 Howell St. BU3, Dallas, domodomorestaurant.com/domodomodallas
Namo
One of the top sushi restaurants in the city has a well-kept secret: It offers a seven-course lunch version of its $195 “Namokase” for $75. While you may not spend $75 on lunch on a normal day, at Namo, it’s a total steal, considering how painstaking the chef is about his sourcing, how much care he puts into each cut of fish, and how visually appealing the experience is, from the square wooden bar to the hand-made sake glasses to the minimalist plating. 3699 McKinney Ave., #305, Dallas, namosushi.com
Moonglow
An Italian, French, and Japanese fusion restaurant that prioritizes local ingredient-sourcing, Moonglow offers three “menu experiences”: The five-course $100 and the three-course $60 Moonglow Fusion Course Dinner showcase the chef’s fusion dishes, while the five-course $100 Traditional Japanese Woshoku Course Dinner focuses on Japanese cooking. Diners can also go the a la carte route and enjoy homemade pastas, curries, and sashimi. 2540 King Arthur Blvd. Ste. 130, Lewisville, moonglowdallas.com
Quarter Acre
The Chef’s Tasting at this Michelin-recommended and James Beard-recognized fine-dining restaurant breaks the under $100 rule, clocking in at $125, but it is a great deal and worth mentioning. The seven courses change not just with the season, but day by day, as chef Toby Archibald concocts new recipes and highlights some fan favorites, too. Archibald hails from New Zealand and the food reflects his time there, as well as his time spent cooking all over the world. Beginning March 17, Quarter Acre will offer a new five-course tasting menu for $105. 2023 Greenville Ave. #110, Dallas, quarteracrerestaurant.com
