Dallas’ dining scene is as bold and refined as the city itself. Beyond restaurants that entice with over-the-top buildouts, eye-catching design, and dishes that appear as works of art on the plate, the city is brimming with places that showcase extravagant bites and dining experiences worth splurging on.
From caviar-topped bites and Michelin-starred tasting menus to incorporating rare spirits into traditional cocktails, Dallas hospitality pros excel at creating awe-inspiring food moments. Nearly every steakhouse in town has premium options with prices to match (a couple of them are included here for good measure). And, there are plenty of well-heeled eaters who will dig into their deep pockets for luxury eats that go above and beyond the norm. Heck, you can even order a mint-condition 1974 Ducati Sport motorcycle off the menu at Town Hearth. (Market Value: $70,000, give or take.)
Here are some of the city’s most extravagant bites and experiences to consider when money is no object.
Price of Fame Martini at EVELYN: $150 (or $275 for two)
Ever pondered what you should pair with an ounce of Golden Osetra caviar for $260? Perhaps a glass of fine Champagne. Or, maybe a Price of Fame Martini at EVELYN will do the trick. Bartenders will shake up your choice of Nolet’s Reserve Gin or Belvedere 10 Vodka with dry vermouth and black truffle bitters, and top the cocktail with caviar-stuffed olives. It’s $150 for a single martini, but if you’re looking to impress your date, order two for $275 and save $25. Nobody ever said being famous didn’t mean being fiscally responsible. 1201 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, evelyndallastx.com
20-Course Tasting Menu with Wine Pairing at Punk Noir: $630
This Design District tasting menu restaurant debuted in June and instantly became one of the most expensive tickets in town. The centerpiece of a night at the high-tech, immersive dining experience is a 20-course tasting menu for $295 per person, with the option to add a top-of-the-line wine pairing for an additional $335 per guest. Fewer-course tasting menus and lower-priced pairings exist, but the signature meal rings up on par with a monthly car payment. And that’s before adding in pre- or post-dinner cocktails and gratuity. 139 Turtle Creek Blvd. Ste. 130, Dallas, punknoir.com
1945 Château Haut-Brion at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse: $28,500
Tucked away on page 95 of the incredible 200-page wine list at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, you’ll discover a bottle of wine so rare, it’ll cost you approximately the same price as an economy car. The 750ml bottle of 1945 Château Haut-Brion hails from Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, renowned for its high-quality varietals. Or, if you want a little more bang for your buck, opt for the 1.5-liter bottle of the 2010 vintage for the relative bargain of $6,000, leaving plenty of room on your credit card for several live Maine lobsters and some foie gras. 10477 Lombardy Ln., Dallas, pappasbros.com
Hot Fudge Sundae at Delilah: $34
Though the bowl of strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla ice cream with sprinkles, pirouettes, whipped cream, and a cherry may sound pricey at first glance, when shared with the table, it’s actually a bargain given the initial sticker shock. The towering treat can serve as the perfect exclamation point after a lavish dinner at Delilah that may also include $29 chicken tenders or a $310 six-ounce Japanese Wagyu A5 Snow Beef filet. 1616 Hi Line Dr., Dallas, delilahrestaurants.com
Billionaire’s Baked Potato at Old Hickory Steakhouse: $38
It’s not every day you see a side dish approaching the $40 mark, but at this Grapevine steakhouse institution at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, it’s been a popular splurge since the property debuted in 2004. What’s great about this spud is it works well alongside one of the restaurant’s $200+ steaks, brick chicken, or a Berkshire pork chop, but could even serve as its own meal, thanks to a generous portion of black truffle, bacon, caviar, crème fraiche, and sparkly gold leaf for good measure. 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, marriott.com
A5 Miyazaki Gyu Japanese Wagyu at III Forks: $36/oz.
Expensive steaks in Dallas-Fort Worth are a dime a dozen (or several thousand dimes a dozen more like it), but by-the-ounce Japanese Wagyu always rises to the top. III Forks Chef-Proprietor Chris Vogelli says that a customer once ordered a 20-ounce strip, which would ring up at $720 at current prices. Fans of the ultra-luxe beef praise it for its silky texture and deep marbling, which infuse each bite with loads of flavor, making it worth the high price tag for the carnivorously curious. Multiple locations, 3forks.com
Whole Duck the Mamani Way at Mamani: $165
Good duck can be found at several restaurants around town, particularly at some of the top Chinese spots in Richardson. However, great duck can be a bit more elusive. Leave it to this highly celebrated French restaurant to raise the bar—then raise it again. Chefs showcase their culinary prowess in preparing the bird, which is dry-aged 14-19 days. They grind the legs and thighs to create a juicy kebab, then roast the breast to medium rare and slice it thin. The two preparations hit the table together with warm, pillowy, house-made flatbread, roasted beets, creamy tzatziki, and spicy house-made harissa sauce utilizing facto-fermented peppers—an impeccable representation of the restaurant in a single dish. 2681 Howell St., #BU4, Dallas, mamanirestaurant.com
Caviar Doughnuts at Mirador: $18
The Downtown penthouse restaurant, open for lunch service and Saturday brunch only, is a must-visit Dallas destination. Its “progressive American cuisine” puts the spotlight on seasonal bounty and a status-symbol donut. Mirador’s caviar doughnut is glazed with fish sauce, topped with Kaluga caviar, and garnished with gold flakes, giving new meaning to the phrase “breakfast of champions.” The glamorous spin on the breakfast favorite costs $18 for two doughnuts, making it an affordable splurge compared to other items on this list. 1608 Elm St., Dallas, mirador-dallas.com
Tasting Menu at Tatsu Dallas: $185
Tatsu Dallas made history in 2024 when it became Dallas’ first, and then-only, Michelin-starred restaurant. Before launching the restaurant in 2022, executive chef and owner Tatsuya Sekiguchi honed his chops at his family’s nearly century-old restaurant in Japan, and was at the helm of chef Naomichi Yasuda’s Michelin-starred namesake restaurant in New York City. With only 10 seats, and only two seatings offered five nights each week, Tatsu is one of the city’s hardest reservations to get. If you do manage to secure one, the interactive chef’s-counter tasting menu, consisting of 13 to 15 premium pieces of Edomae nigiri sushi, appetizers, a hand roll, miso soup, and dessert, costs $185, but you can also score a sous chef-crafted short omakase experience for $99. 3309 Elm St., Ste. 120, Dallas, tatsu-dallas.com
Spaghetti La Stella at La Stella Cucina Verace: $65
Real estate magnate Giuseppe “JP” Piccini opened La Stella Cucina Verace with fellow Italian-born chef-partner Luigi Iannuario as a passion project in 2022. The restaurant earned rave reviews and a fast following for its housemade pastas, including an extravagant spaghetti dish with lobster, wild Argentinian shrimp, spicy vodka sauce, and heirloom cherry tomatoes. The steeply priced pasta offers a luxurious taste of nonna’s kitchen. 2330 Flora St., Ste., 150, Dallas, lastellatx.com
40-ounce Porterhouse at Nuri Steakhouse: $350
When Smoothie King tycoon Wan Kim decided he wanted to venture beyond blended concoctions, he went big… as in $20 million big. Kim spared no expense when it came to opening Nuri Steakhouse, whose buildout includes a six-figure silk wallpaper, custom chandeliers, marble tile, a wine cellar, and an exclusive private patio reserved for a members-only social club. The Korean steakhouse embraces Dallas’ steakhouse infatuation, combining Asian flavors with New Orleans charm. The crown jewel of the steak program is a HeartBrand Reserve Texas Akaushi 40-ounce porterhouse with charred green onion, grilled peppers, roasted garlic, ssamjang, kimchi butter, peppercorn sauce, and a wagyu candle, priced at a lofty $350. The 36-ounce tomahawk trails at $299, while Japanese wagyu starts at $120 per 3-ounce strip. 2401 Cedar Springs Rd., Ste. 120, Dallas, nuristeakhouse.com
Whole Dover Sole at Mister Charles: $105
Since 2020, Duro Hospitality has put in overtime to create standout restaurants in Dallas and Fort Worth, with Michelin-recommended Mister Charles among the most ambitious of the bunch. The swanky heaven-and-hell-themed restaurant transformed the former Highland Park Soda Fountain building into one of Dallas’ most opulent dining destinations. The space boasts 38-foot-high ceilings, dazzling chandeliers, and a menu featuring no shortage of caviar and high-dollar steaks. But for an epic seafood splurge, spring for the buttery whole Dover sole with lobster beurre blanc. 3219 Knox St., Ste. 170, Dallas, themistercharles.com
Pancho Villa Margarita at the Mexican: $250
The Mexican is a love letter to Mexico’s wealthiest city, Monterrey. The opulent Design District restaurant is crafted to be an unparalleled fine-dining destination with a stellar bar program that includes Dallas’ most expensive margarita. The Pancho Villa margarita is one of 12 on the tequila-forward cocktail list. The high dollar marg is made with Clase Azul Ultra Añejo tequila (a collector-sought-after spirit that retails for a cool $2,000 per bottle), Grand Marnier Cuvée 1880, lime, and citrus gold salt. As a bonus, the Mexican’s back bar is a glass-enclosed trophy case stocked with hundreds of tequilas that provide Dallas’ only master tequila sommelier, Leonardo Vargas Lopez, with an abundance of premium tasting options. 1401 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, themexican.com
Toyosu Selection Bluefin Otoro Sashimi at Uchi: $85
James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole answered Dallas’ sushi pleas more than a decade ago when he brought Uchi to Maple Avenue. The South Austin-born modern Japanese restaurant is credited with transforming Austin’s culinary landscape, and in Dallas, it remains a must-visit restaurant for top-notch sushi. Its Toyosu Selection menu is named for Japan’s world-famous Toyosu Fish Market, where Uchi sources much of its fish. One of the most extravagant options on the current menu is the Bluefin Otoro (fatty tuna). The naturally sweet buttery cut is a melt-in-your-mouth indulgence, worth its hefty cost. 2817 Maple Ave., Dallas, uchi.uchirestaurants.com
Caviar Service at Tango Room: $185
Tango Room is the jewel box of Dallas’ dining hospitality magnate, Headington Companies. Many power dinners have led to big guest checks at this Design District gem, likely beginning with the Tango Room caviar service. The $185 price gets you an ounce of Osetra caviar, accompanied by Kennebec potato chips, brioche rounds, and traditional accouterments. Add a $55 caviar martini made with Belvedere Lake Bartezek Single Estate Rye vodka, oyster shell-infused vermouth, Combier Kümmel, lemon peel, egg yolk jam, and another dollop of Kaluga caviar for a beyond extravagant first course. 1617 Hi Line Dr., Ste. 250, Dallas, tangoroomdallas.com
