By Hannah Barricks
Participating restaurants closed out 2025 in Dallas with specialty prix-fixe dinners, late-night omakase and champagne-fueled countdowns as the city’s top dining rooms rang in 2026 with full reservations and other festivities.
At Avra Dallas, guests celebrated with a three-course Greek-inspired prix fixe featuring seafood towers, premium steaks and a late-night DJ. Dee Lincoln Prime and its adjoining lounge Havana Dee’s delivered back-to-back luxury experiences, from Wagyu tomahawks and a Beluga caviar service to a sold-out celebration with live music and a champagne toast at midnight.
At Drake’s Hollywood, three packed dinner services took place beneath crystal chandeliers as a DJ led the room in a countdown during the ball drop. At the same time, Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen transformed into a roaring Great Gatsby-themed fête complete with live jazz music, Prohibition-inspired cocktails and a party favor for attendees at midnight.
At KĀI in Legacy West, guests moved from chef-curated omakase to a midnight bubble toast, while Lyla closed out the year with a coastal Italian prix fixe menu and late-night DJ celebration.
At Nuri Steakhouse, both early and late seating sold out quickly as diners enjoyed luxury steaks, seafood and Moët champagne splits. Sanjh drew crowds for its Indian-inspired New Year’s Eve buffet with dosa stations, carving boards with a selection of meats and a sweeping dessert display. At the same time, Sushi | Bar Dallas hosted an elevated omakase experience, featuring a one-night-only chef’s bite and champagne for guests upon arrival.
The party continued into the following days at Café Momentum, where guests gathered on Jan. 3 for a “fresh starts”-themed brunch, complete with a guided, intention-setting, purpose-driven dining experience.