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  1. Venues & Destinations

10 New Dallas/Fort Worth Venues for Fall 2018 Meetings and Events

The restaurants, hotels, meeting spaces, and more open to host events in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Amy Gordon
October 9, 2018

Here's a look at new Dallas/Fort Worth eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this fall. The new and renovated Dallas/Fort Worth venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fund-raisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, teambuilding activities, conferences, meetings, and more.

2. The Adolphus
2. The Adolphus

A staple in the Dallas hotel market for more than a century, the Adolphus completed a two-year renovation in May, which included additions like the French Room Bar, a pool and pool deck, Viennese coffee shop Otto’s, and a barber shop. The property features 11 meeting spaces, including the 1,305-square-foot Anson Jones room, which accommodates 150 theater style and 120 in rounds; the 989-square-foot David G. Burnet room, with space for 110 theater style and 50 classroom style; and the 263-square-foot George W. Bush room, with space for 10 for conferences. Elsewhere on the property, guests can enjoy a rooftop pool, a fully equipped fitness center, and a range of dining options.

Photo: Courtesy of The Adolphus
1. Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown
1. Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

Canopy by Hilton opened its first Texas property in Uptown in July. The 150-room hotel features decor inspired by the history of the neighborhood, with curated artwork, vintage bricks from nearby McKinney Avenue, and a refurbished piece of the M-Line Trolley. The property includes two dedicated meeting spaces: the 1,860-square-foot Matilda room, which accommodates about 190 guests for cocktail receptions, 156 for banquets, or 208 theater style; and the 364-square-foot Rosie room, with space for 10 for boardroom-style meetings. Upside, the rooftop bar and lounge, is also available for events.

Photo: Courtesy of Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown
3. Fine China
3. Fine China

Fine China, an upscale Asian gastropub, opened in the Statler hotel in July. With a U-shaped walnut bar, a 28-seat communal table, and an exhibition kitchen, the space is elegant and inviting. Menu highlights include shrimp shu mai, black garlic noodles, Cantonese roast duck, and egg fried rice, and a beverage program is inspired by the Asian tea service tradition. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant seats 120 guests in the main dining room. A private dining room seats 10 or holds 30 guests for cocktail-style receptions.

Photo: Kathy Tran
4. Billy Can Can
4. Billy Can Can

As of June, Victory Park is home to Billy Can Can, an upscale saloon adorned with locally-sourced and -crafted wood furniture, antique accents, vintage photos, an open kitchen, 16-foot ceilings, and an assortment of taxidermy. Measuring 4,800 square feet, the venue seats as many as 100 guests in the dining room, 27 at the bar, and 36 in a private event space. The bar menu includes a selection of creative cocktails, wine, and beer, while the kitchen dishes out elegant yet approachable fare like scallops and grits, crispy oyster sliders, buffalo tenderloin, and cast-iron cornbread.

Photo: Courtesy of Billy Can Can
5. CrushCraft Thai
5. CrushCraft Thai

CrushCraft Thai opened a second location in August at the Star in Frisco. The casual, colorful eatery works with locally sourced, organic ingredients to create from-scratch dishes such as wok-fired noodles, coconut-milk-based curry, and chicken lettuce wraps. The bar menu focuses on refreshing craft cocktails and an all-local selection of craft beer. A total of 2,835 square feet of indoor space accommodates as many as 80 seated guests, while the 550-square-foot outdoor patio seats 40.

Photo:
6. Hudson House
6. Hudson House

Hudson House expanded to Addison in September, marking the brand’s second location. Measuring 3,773 square feet, the interior of the restaurant seats 85 guests; a 540-square-foot outdoor patio seats 36. The menu features a variety of fare such as hard-to-find oysters, avocado dip, and chicken parmesan, and it is accompanied by a beverage program that boasts the “world’s coldest martinis” in 10 varieties.

Photo: Kathy Tran
7. Vidorra
7. Vidorra

Vidorra opened in August, bringing a new option for bold Mexican cuisine to Deep Ellum. The menu includes flavorful options like flaming fundito, fried avocado tacos, and wood-fired paprika ribs, while the beverage program focuses on craft cocktails, margaritas, and premium tequila. In total, the 10,000-square-foot restaurant can fit as many as 400 guests for cocktail-style receptions; for seated events, the outdoor patio accommodates 85 guests, the first-floor dining room accommodates 65, and the second level accommodates 58. A 2,000-square-foot rooftop bar with a retractable ceiling overlooks the Dallas skyline.

Photo: Courtesy of Vidorra
8. Moxie’s Grill & Bar
8. Moxie’s Grill & Bar

Moxie’s Grill & Bar opened a Plano location in September. The menu features classic dishes with creative twists, like sushi cones, chipotle mango chicken, and blackened mahi mahi. The restaurant includes a 1,661-square-foot dining room that seats 120 guests, an 1,855-square-foot lounge that seats 117 or holds 150 for cocktail receptions, and a 900-square-foot patio that seats 48 or accommodates 80 standing guests. Five private event spaces with audiovisual hookups range from 469 to 1,244 square feet.

Photo: Courtesy of Moxie's Grill & Bar
9. Start Restaurant
9. Start Restaurant

In August, Start Restaurant opened a third location, expanding into Frisco. The all-natural, organic menu puts a new twist on fast-casual dining, with options like hormone-free roast turkey sandwiches, warm quinoa pilaf, grass-fed burgers, and house-made hummus. The nearly 3,100-square-foot interior dining room seats 67 guests, while the 650-square-foot patio seats 42; both spaces are available for private events.

Photo: Kevin Marple
10. Namo
10. Namo

Namo opened in the West Village in August, marking the area’s first sushi concept focusing solely on Japanese Temaki (handrolls). The modern, chic restaurant measures 640 square feet and features notable elements such as rolled steel and Japanese sugi wood. All 20 seats are situated around the U-shaped sushi bar.

Photo: Courtesy of Namo
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