Here’s a closer look at Dallas/Fort Worth’s newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this spring. The new and renovated Dallas/Fort Worth venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
Conservatory at The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth
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In October 2025, The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth debuted the Conservatory, a luxe, greenhouse-style event space with modern amenities and state-of-the-art functionality. Made from a high-tech material that mimics glass while blocking UV rays, the room is flooded with natural light and temperature-controlled, with built-in rigging points and customizable lighting and audio. In total, the unique space spans 4,270 square feet and accommodates as many as 400 people for cocktail-style receptions or 270 for sit-down meals.
Grand Hyatt DFW Airport
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In February, Grand Hyatt DFW Airport completed a major renovation affecting nearly every aspect of the property. Of particular note, new guest rooms and suites increased the room count from 298 to 315, and all accommodations now include upscale details like stitched leather headboards, integrated temperature controls, and blackout shades that open and close at the touch of a button. For groups, the hotel offers 20,000 square feet of flexible event space, including two new venues: a 20-seat executive boardroom and a 3,600-square-foot indoor-outdoor venue on the pool deck with birdseye runway views.
The Charles
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Open since 2018, The Charles unveiled a renovation and refresh in February. The new look leans into 18th-century Italian style, with gas lanterns, dramatic velvet drapery, and Murano glass fixtures. The menu was updated as well, with bold additions like focaccia with sliced prosciutto and black truffle honey, grilled wagyu short rib, cappellini with caviar and Meyer lemon, and affogato semifreddo finished tableside with flaming espresso. The restaurant accommodates up to 135 guests for buyouts, while the adjacent Bar Charles features an 18-seat private dining room for more intimate get-togethers.
Urban Italia 
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Urban Italia opened in Victory Park in January. As its name implies, the menu here offers a mix of Italian and urban American influence with coastal specialties like jumbo lump crab cocktail and Chilean sea bass roasted with olives and tomatoes, hand-tossed pizzas, and housemade pastas. Between the dining room, indoor-outdoor bar, and patio, the restaurant spans 5,500 square feet and seats 250 guests.
Hudson House West Village
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Hudson House opened its 10th location in February in the West Village. The new restaurant spans 5,600 square feet, with seating for 142 in the dining room, 13 at the bar, and 24 on the patio. With decor elements like a wraparound bar, a sit-down raw bar, and blue leather banquettes, the space exudes a New England-inspired feel. On the menu, guests will find coastal crowdpleasers like blackened redfish tacos, pan-seared ahi tuna, and Atlantic lobster rolls, along with the brand’s infamous “World’s Coldest Martini.”
Little Ruby’s Dallas
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NYC’s Australian-inspired Little Ruby’s expanded into Uptown Dallas in February. The location at 23Springs spans 1,790 square feet inside the 100-seat dining room, along with a 56-seat, 950-square-foot garden-style patio. White oak millwork, red travertine flooring, and a custom cowhide wall installation create a familiar, laid-back vibe. On the menu, guests will find a wide range of hearty dishes like ricotta hotcakes, chicken schnitzel salad with creamed corn, and steak frites, along with healthier breakfast options like smoothies packed with probiotics.
The Saint
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The Saint reopened its doors in January after relocating from Deep Ellum to the Design District. The new, 1,800-square-foot location is designed to impress, from the 18th-century gilt chandelier to the scalloped upholstered booths to the spiritually inspired artwork. The menu features sumptuous dishes like brisket and foie gras ravioli, wild mushroom and black truffle pasta, and Texas quail picatta. Planners can host as many as 200 people for cocktail receptions and 120 for seated meals, and a private dining room seats 20.
Meridian at The Village Dallas
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Located in The Village Dallas, Meridian reopened its doors in October with an expanded patio, as well as updated decor like polished gold fixtures, a raindrop-inspired chandelier, and a custom backlit art installation. The restaurant’s signature dishes include wagyu tallow-seared oysters, foie gras and cornbread topped tableside with caviar, and a 21-day dry-aged ribeye with smoked tomato bordelaise. Between its main dining room, chef’s table, and patio, the restaurant seats 106 guests, and a private dining space seats 50.
Night Rooster
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Modern Chinese fine dining landed in the Design District when chef Shirley Chung’s Night Rooster opened in January. The menu subtly includes Texas inspiration into traditional Asian dishes like tea-smoked duck, honey walnut prawns, and drunken yellowtail marinated in tequila, soy, chili, and lime. The cocktail menu follows the same approach, with locally grown ingredients, Chinese flavors, and Texas spirits. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant seats 75 in the main dining room, 20 in the priving dining room, and 20 in the lounge.
Zon Zon
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December 2025 brought the opening of Zon Zon, an approachable Mediterranean eatery in North Dallas. Between the 2,130-square-foot interior and 735-square-foot outdoor patio, the restaurant seats as many as 76. The decor features clean lines, modern woodwork, Middle Eastern-inspired details, and an open kitchen that serves up wagyu kebabs, crispy cauliflower with saffron labneh, hanger steak shawarma frites, and apricot lamb couscous.
Ateliê
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Ateliê, which opened in Bishop Arts in December 2025, is a creative space that’s at once a contemporary art gallery and a globally inspired bistro. Exposed building materials, unrefined design choices, and textured walls emphasize the 2,500-square-foot venue’s ever-evolving, lived-in feel. In total, Ateliê accommodates 70 seated guests or 100 for cocktail receptions, and it’s set up to host DJs and live performers. Curated art installations rotate regularly, as does chef Wyl Lima’s menu, which might include highlights like hearty roasted chicken, cacio e pepe pasta, and matcha cheesecake.
The Devonshire Club
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Open since November 2025, The Devonshire Club is a neighborhood spot that artfully blends elegance and approachability. On the menu, guests will find a blend of globally influenced dishes like Greek-style meatballs, duck confit quesadillas with brie and tart cherries, and smoked salmon rillettes with housemade crackers. The restaurant spans 4,500 square feet, with several areas available for groups, including the 70-guest lounge bar, 50-guest patio bar, 35-guest game room, and 20-guest patio.