Photos may not be allowed, but here’s what it’s like at Dallas’ newest hotspot
Dallas is home to no shortage of standout restaurants, and increasingly, it’s become a landing spot for some of the country’s most buzzed-about dining concepts from cities like Los Angeles and New York. Think spots like Carbone, Nobu and Komodo. Now, another high-profile transplant has joined the lineup: Delilah has officially arrived in Dallas.
On a chilly Thursday evening, you might not expect a restaurant to be packed — every table filled with guests dressed to the nines, others lingering near the entrance or gathered at the bar, waiting for their turn to be seated. But this is Delilah. Even on a Thursday night, securing a reservation feels like a win.
Delilah made its highly anticipated debut on Feb. 3, marking The h.wood Group’s fourth Delilah supper club. The opening expands the brand’s growing global footprint, bringing its signature mix of elegance, high-energy entertainment and elevated dining to Dallas’ nightlife scene.
An Evening of Elegance and Spectacle
From the moment guests step inside, the restaurant transports them to another era, channeling a 1920s–1940s supper club with rich burlwood, pink velvet booths, low lighting and glittering chandeliers. Blue Explosion marble accents the bars.
Across three performance platforms positioned throughout the dining room — each framed by the brand’s signature golden palm trees — burlesque dancers in ruffled robes, pearls and elaborate headpieces perform atop the stages before stepping down to weave between tables. At the back of the room, live musicians play beneath Austrian curtains, filling the space with silky blues melodies.
Photo: Matilda Preisendorf | Local Profile
Here, it’s all about the atmosphere. Guests are meant to feel wealthy, powerful and exclusive, fully immersed in a world of unapologetic luxury. That feeling extends to the menu.
Decadent Dining, Lavish Libations
Take the wagyu steak tartine, layered with black truffle and parmesan atop a thin, crunchy brioche. It melts in your mouth, and stopping at just one proves difficult. While technically listed as a side, the crispy cauliflower with yuzu kosho aioli and Sichuan peppercorn makes an excellent starter, especially for non-meat eaters.
That indulgence continues behind the bar. The $100 Millionaire Martini features frozen Ketel One vodka stretched with Dom Pérignon Luminous White Vintage 2015 and arrives with a bump of kaluga caviar — a fitting expression of the lavish experience Delilah so clearly aims to deliver.
Though if you aren’t keen on spending a Benjamin on a cocktail, there are so many great options. Take the Perfume & Petals: Mallorca melon–infused Tanqueray gin, Minuty Prestige rosé, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto and a touch of lemon. Servers spritz the drink tableside with rose water from a vintage perfume atomizer, adding a playful, sensory flourish.
For a bolder, more Texan twist, there’s the Hold Your Horses, featuring Johnnie Walker Black scotch, white peppercorn syrup, mole bitters and Angostura bitters. It’s stirred and served over a large ice cube, with Delilah’s emblem slowly melting into the drink.
Photo: Matilda Preisendorf | Local Profile
Once the cocktails have set the mood, the menu turns to its next act: entrees designed to impress. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Scott Ruwart, with Dallas’ own Joel Orsini — formerly of Parigi — serving as executive sous chef. The black truffle agnolotti, studded with pine nuts and finished in a Parmesan cream and brown butter sauce, is worth a return visit on its own. Pillowy, rich and decadent, each bite is topped with generous shards of black truffle, perfectly balancing luxury with classic comfort.
But this is Texas, and its a crime to say no to a steak. The 12-ounce New York strip, sourced from Westholme in Australia, is rich and tender, cooked to perfection. For those looking to make an even bigger statement, the 40-ounce Akaushi Tomahawk from Beeman Ranch in Texas steals the show, its size and flavor as dramatic as the room itself.
Photo: Matilda Preisendorf | Local Profile
The showstopping drama of the menu carries through to dessert. While treats like Kendall’s Slutty Brownie are undeniably tempting and delicious, it’s the baked Alaska that truly steals the spotlight. Flambéed tableside and impossibly light and airy with banana flavors center stage, it’s a magical finale — if you choose only one dessert, let it be this.
Luxury Without the Lens
And as dazzling as the tableside flames are, think twice before reaching for your phone. Sure, your first instinct is to capture every moment for Instagram and make your friends jealous, but Delilah has a strict no-photos policy. That said, if you ask your server really nicely, they might let you snag a quick photo or video… just make sure no one else is accidentally in the shot. Across all its locations, Delilah has earned a reputation as a celebrity playground. Hidden passageways through the kitchen let high-profile guests arrive and depart unnoticed.
“We built this place to protect our friends,” Delilah Co-founder John Terzian told Vanity Fair in 2023. Guests who ignore the rules risk being escorted out, reinforcing the club’s dedication to privacy and exclusivity.
That discretion is exactly why Delilah has become a magnet for stars in West Hollywood, Las Vegas and Miami — and Dallas is no exception. On Delilah Dallas’ opening night, MGK gave a surprise performance for diners, which included CeeDee Lamb, Leon Bridges, Von Miller and Jessica Nowitzki, among many other high-profile guests. Nights like this capture exactly what Delilah is about: a seamless blend of spectacle, luxury and unforgettable dining.
From the first sip of a crafted cocktail to the last bite of a decadent dessert, every detail is designed to impress. Between the lavish menu, the live performances and the overall atmosphere, Delilah knows how to dish up an experience. In Dallas, as in its other cities, it’s a place to see, be seen and indulge in a night that feels larger than life.
Delilah is located at 1616 Hi Line Dr, Dallas. We thank them for hosting and treating us.
(And before you ask, yes, we did have permission to photograph).
Don’t miss anything Local. Sign up for our free newsletter.