{"id":352831,"date":"2025-11-03T15:01:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/352831\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T15:01:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:01:30","slug":"best-dallas-spots-to-plan-your-holiday-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/352831\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Dallas Spots to Plan Your Holiday Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u2019Tis the season for office shindigs, friendly get-togethers and family gatherings that somehow feel like herding cats in ugly sweaters. But if you\u2019ve been voluntold to plan this year\u2019s holiday party, don\u2019t sweat it. Dallas has a venue for every vibe, from buttoned-up small talk to late-night shenanigans that become \u201cremember that one time\u201d stories. From chic steakhouses to swanky cocktail lounges, these spots make it easy to eat, drink, and be merry \u2014 with plenty of room for Angela from accounting to overshare after her third glass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse<\/strong><br \/>18010 Dallas Parkway, Far North Dallas<br \/>For a dinner that doubles as entertainment, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/12cutssteakhouse.com\/\">12 Cuts<\/a> delivers with an authentic Brazilian churrascaria experience and endless cuts of meat carved tableside. This family-owned spot has three private and semi-private rooms that hold 60 to 110 guests and can accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 350. It makes party planning painless with no rental fees or food-and-beverage minimums and is extremely flexible, allowing you to choose your own room layout, decorate as you wish, bring your own cake and build a menu that ranges from the full-on rodizio parade of meats to a more traditional plated dinner. In other words: they provide the flavor; you bring the party.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"672\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_3773_1_.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40114485\"  \/>XOXO\u2019s actual dining room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>XOXO Dining Room<\/strong><br \/>3121 Ross Ave., Near Downtown<br \/>If pink and girly is your vibe, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/best-of-dallas\/2024\/arts-and-entertainment\/best-barbie-vibe-venue-20598474\">XOXO Dining Room<\/a> is basically an Instagram feed brought to life with neon signs, floral backdrops and cocktails made for the camera to eat down. Private parties accommodate 40 to 400 guests and range from whimsical garden cabanas perfect for a ros\u00e9-soaked afternoon to the VIP DJ booth at brunch. For something a little swankier, Mr. X, its hidden speakeasy tucked behind a bookshelf, sets the scene for a more exclusive (or scandalous) holiday hang that your coworkers won\u2019t stop gushing about.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/deans-kitchen-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40196677\"  \/>The interior at Fearing\u2019s is the place for a Ritz-y party.<\/p>\n<p>Fearing\u2019s at the Ritz Carlton<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fearing\u2019s<\/strong><br \/>2121 McKinney Ave., Uptown<br \/>For a ritzy downtown dinner, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/food-drink\/fearings-offers-reliable-comfort-in-sea-of-mediocre-dallas-brunches-11706652\/\">Fearing\u2019s at the Ritz-Carlton<\/a> delivers an elegant evening fit for the season. The restaurant offers a mix of private spaces, ranging from the intimate wine cellar to the art-filled gallery and the spacious Sendero Room, which accommodates anywhere from 16 to 60 seated guests or up to 100 standing guests. Menus are just as customizable, with options ranging from refined plated courses to interactive carving stations and festive self-serve spreads, such as taco bars. Room rentals start at $500, with food and beverage minimums ranging from $150 to $180 per person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Haywire<\/strong><br \/>Plano and Downtown Dallas<br \/>Haywire is where Texas hospitality meets holiday hootenanny. The Uptown location offers private dining for groups of 16 to 80, while the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/food-drink\/most-booked-restaurants-in-dallas-suburbs-in-july-2025-22898259\/\">Plano outpost goes full Western chic<\/a> with rooftop tents, firepits and rentable Airstreams that can accommodate 6 to 100 guests. Looking to turn up the Lone Star flair? Add on any of their customizable experiences, such as hat bars, bandana stitching, cigar tastings, or branding stations. For groups of 20 or more, the team offers four-course plated dinners, buffets, or appetizer receptions, with food and beverage minimums varying based on the date, time, and location.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Woolworth<\/strong><br \/>1520 Elm St., No. 201, Downtown<br \/>With a menu that includes everything from lobster \u201cRangoon\u201d spring rolls to Nana\u2019s pot roast, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/food-drink\/the-best-rooftop-patio-bars-in-dfw-2018-edition-10777873\/\">Woolworth<\/a> is a surprise for your palate with sweeping views of downtown. The Library, the Loft, and the Balcony Terrace seat 48\u2013100 guests comfortably, offering prix fixe or buffet menus and customizable craft cocktails. Per-person food and beverage minimums range from $85 to $105, before tax and gratuity. They also offer catered box lunches for a midday pick-me-up if you don\u2019t want to disrupt the workflow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"428\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Nick-Sams-Burgundy-Room.png\" alt=\"Nick and Sam's Burgundy Room\" class=\"wp-image-40611989\"  \/>Nick and Sam\u2019s Burgundy Room is a swanky spot for your holiday party. <\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Nick and Sam\u2019s<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nick &amp; Sam\u2019s<\/strong><br \/>2008 Maple Ave., Uptown<br \/>For that swank steakhouse vibe that doubles as a who\u2019s who of the Dallas dining scene and might as well be called the players\u2019 club, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/food-drink\/most-booked-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-september-2025-40609376\/\">Nick &amp; Sam\u2019s<\/a> is a natural holiday party headquarters. Two private rooms, the Burgundy Room and the Wine Room, offer charming, intimate settings for up to 60 guests or 100 combined. There\u2019s no room rental fee, but guests will receive a food and beverage minimum based on the day and time of year, with four tiers of prix fixe or family-style dining options available along with plenty of options for personalization, from branded menus to custom signage to make your event unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maison Chinoise<\/strong><br \/>4152 Cole Ave., Oak Lawn<br \/>Serving dim sum and then some, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisonchinoiserestaurants.com\/\">Maison Chinoise<\/a> is a contemporary Chinese spot that brings serious flavor and flair to any f\u00eate. Choose from the private east or west patios, each seating up to 40 guests, and one of its family-style set menus \u2014 Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong or Wuhan \u2014 starting at $85 per person. Every menu includes a signature dumpling course plus creative options such as ube Nutella bao and pastrami egg rolls.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dee-Lincoln-Wine-Cellar-Courtesy-of-Dee-Lincoln-Prime.jpg\" alt=\"Dee Lincoln Prime Wine Cellar\" class=\"wp-image-40608961\"  \/>If you\u2019ve got the money, Dee Lincoln has the prime.<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Dee Lincoln Prime<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dee Lincoln Prime\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>6670 Winning Drive, Frisco<br \/>With more options than the Cowboys\u2019 playbook, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/food-drink\/a-look-at-dee-lincoln-primes-1500-dinner-in-frisco-40608899\/\">Dee Lincoln Prime<\/a> is your headquarters for upscale dining at The Star in Frisco. With eight private spaces seating anywhere from 6 to 120 guests, you can book power-player rooms like the Hall of Fame, Heisman or Champion. If that isn\u2019t motivational for your team, what is? Private dining menus start at $90 per person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ten50 BBQ<\/strong><br \/>1050 N. Central Expressway, Richardson<br \/>For a more casual, Texas-style celebration, cue up the \u2019cue at <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/food-drink\/ten50-bbqs-burnt-ends-are-a-pricey-delicacy-11589120\/\">Ten50 BBQ<\/a> in Richardson. The private room accommodates up to 70 guests, with a minimum of 30 to reserve and fees starting at $250. Guests can order from the regular menu of USDA Prime smoked meats, sandwiches and house-made sides, or create a custom buffet-style spread \u2014 perfect for teams that prefer brisket over black tie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Henry<\/strong><br \/>2301 N. Akard St., Victory Park, Downtown<br \/>Where art deco meets after-hours energy, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehenryrestaurant.com\/\">The Henry<\/a> blends Gatsby-era elegance with neighborhood charm. The private second-floor dining room overlooks the skyline and seats up to 48, while the rooftop hosts 18 for late-night cocktails or happy hour under the stars. With private dining available at any time of day, continental breakfast stations start at $15 per person, lunch at $40 (or $45 plated) and dinner at $75. Prefer to mix and mingle? Cocktail receptions with passed appetizers offer a more relaxed way to celebrate in style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Mexican<\/strong><br \/>1401 Turtle Creek Blvd., Design District<br \/>Luxe and sultry, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/food-drink\/cheap-margaritas-in-dallas-cinco-de-mayo-13888116\/\">The Mexican<\/a> sets the scene for a moody, mezcal-fueled soir\u00e9e. Known for its stunning d\u00e9cor, including original tile work, hand-painted ceramics and a members-only cigar bar, it brings old-world glamour to the Design District. Five private rooms accommodate 12 to 80 guests, with preset menus ranging from $100 to $150 per person and featuring indulgent bites such as aguachile de rib-eye, jumbo scallops and shrimp and cuatro leches. Feeling spicy? Reserve the tequila table for 14 for an intimate tasting or festive gathering.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/wolfgang-mister-charles-exterior.webp\" alt=\"Exterior at Mister Charles\" class=\"wp-image-40056402\"  \/>Mister Charles is Michelin-recommended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mister Charles<\/strong><br \/>3219 Knox St., Knox-Henderson<br \/>Located in the landmarked former Highland Park Soda Fountain building, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/food-drink\/mister-charles-is-dallas-dining-at-its-budget-busting-best-17111930\/\">Mister Charles<\/a> is one of just a handful of Dallas restaurants to earn a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/food-drink\/michelin-guide-in-dallas-surprises-and-controversy-21045347\/\">Michelin nod<\/a>. Serving playful French-Italian fusion, it offers three private spaces: the upstairs mezzanine, which seats up to 26; the Angel Side, which seats 50; and the Devil Side, which seats 60. Food and beverage minimums range from $2,500 for lunch to $25,000 in the largest space during peak dinner hours. Whether you\u2019re feeling naughty or nice, expect sinfully good food and a heavenly time. For more options, sister spot The Charles offers a private room for up to 18 guests, while Bar Charles seats up to 60, with rates starting at $2,250 and $15,500 on weeknights, respectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u2019Tis the season for office shindigs, friendly get-togethers and family gatherings that somehow feel like herding cats in&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":352832,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5135],"tags":[5229,1596,7709,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969,51561],"class_list":{"0":"post-352831","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-dallas","10":"tag-holidays","11":"tag-texas","12":"tag-tx","13":"tag-united-states","14":"tag-united-states-of-america","15":"tag-unitedstates","16":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","17":"tag-us","18":"tag-usa","19":"tag-venues"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115486372728570291","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=352831"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352831\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/352832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=352831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=352831"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=352831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}