Delilah Dallas Is the Most Stunning Restaurant in the City and a Welcome Disruption to the Scene
Beneath the old oaks of Hi Line Drive, Delilah Dallas glows like a jewel box in the Dallas Design District. The restaurant officially opened in February 2026, and after two visits, I can say without hesitation that Delilah Dallas is not only the most stunning restaurant in Dallas but a welcome disruption to a dining scene that too often settles for mediocrity.
As a new Dallas restaurant in the Design District, Delilah Dallas arrives with rare confidence. Operated by The h.wood Group, the Los Angeles–based hospitality company behind luxury nightlife and restaurant concepts nationwide, this is the fourth Delilah location, following Los Angeles, Wynn Las Vegas and Miami. At 15,000 square feet, it is the largest iteration yet, though the proportions feel intimate rather than cavernous. Pink velvet banquettes curve beneath shimmering chandeliers. Burlwood paneling warms the walls. Blue Explosion marble flashes at the bar. Austrian curtains frame the largest Delilah stage to date, shouldered by towering golden palms.
You enter from street level, climb a graceful staircase into a vestibule, and then the room opens. The lighting flatters. A three-piece band slides into a jazz standard. Dancers glide onto raised platforms with polish rather than provocation. The low thrum of bass hums beneath crystal and conversation. You may spot a celebrity or two across the room, but regardless, you will feel like a movie star even if you don’t see one. Every table feels like the “A” table.
I’ve covered restaurants for more than 20 years, including more than a decade as a restaurant critic for outlets that include The Dallas Morning News and Dallas Modern Luxury magazine. In 2021, I wrote one of the earliest stories about the Las Vegas opening at Wynn for The Dallas Morning News, as well as a piece for the Los Angeles Times, introducing many Dallas readers to the Delilah concept long before its Texas expansion was on the horizon. That early spotlight helped frame the brand for this market, even if more recent coverage has treated its Dallas arrival as a fresh discovery.
The strict no-photos policy has softened into something more modern but no less intentional: be discreet. Dinner melts into performance without distraction. It is not a nightclub. It is a supper club in the classic sense, and Delilah Dallas immediately reshapes the conversation around Dallas nightlife.
Service is polished without stiffness and warm without chumminess. The pacing is confident. The choreography between kitchen and floor feels rehearsed.
The room balances grandeur with thoughtful detail. Three private dining rooms, two of which combine into a grand suite with its own bar, offer discretion for those who want it. A wine room with a dedicated sommelier anchors the program. Member lockers quietly signal that Delilah expects regulars. Outside, the front porch, a first for the brand, already feels like a stage of its own. Art advisor Temple Shipley threads Dallas history through the design with vintage supper club photography and subtle Machine Age nods.
The menu, led by chef Scott Ruwart, leans into refined American fare with a Texas accent. Crudos arrive clean and precise. A Caesar salad lands balanced with umami and bright acidity. Premium beef is central, from Texas-raised Akaushi to A5 Japanese wagyu grilled tableside on a hot rock with fresh wasabi and truffle sukiyaki sauce. The vaca viejo, a rarity in this steakhouse town, is deeply savory and satisfying. A dry-aged New York steak carries proper char and restraint.
Sides hold their own. Macaroni and cheese is rich without collapsing under its weight. The carrot soufflé, lightly sweet and airy, feels almost retro in the best way. The truffle agnolotti delivers quiet luxury in a bowl.
One note of restraint: skip the much talked about chicken tenders. They’re fine, but nothing here should be ordered out of nostalgia.
The cocktail program matches the room’s polish. The Lone Star blends reposado tequila with cacao and star anise–infused Campari. The Dirty Designer arrives bracingly cold with olive and pickle brine. Expect steakhouse-level pricing, with premium cuts reflecting special-occasion dining. Smart, polished attire fits the room.
Delilah Dallas is one of the best new restaurants to hit Dallas in years and already among the city’s best overall. It is equally suited for an extravagant Thursday night or an over-the-top celebration. In a city crowded with steakhouses and concept-driven dining rooms, Delilah Dallas feels fully realized.
Yes, it’s pricey. Yes, reservations are difficult. Yes, it’s worth it.
It does what few restaurants here have managed: it marries spectacle to substance.
For now, it stands alone.
Located at 1616 Hi Line Drive in the Dallas Design District, Delilah Dallas anchors one of the city’s fastest growing dining neighborhoods. Valet parking is available. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made via the restaurant’s website.
Reservations: https://delilahdallas.com/reservations
Website: https://delilahdallas.com
Delilah Dallas FAQs
Where is Delilah Dallas located?
Delilah Dallas is located at 1616 Hi Line Drive in the Dallas Design District.
When did Delilah Dallas open?
Delilah Dallas officially opened in February 2026.
Who owns Delilah Dallas?
Delilah Dallas is operated by The h.wood Group, a Los Angeles based hospitality company.
Is there a review of Delilah Dallas?
Yes. This review of Delilah Dallas is based on a recent visit and reflects firsthand impressions of the dining room, service and menu.
Is Delilah Dallas worth it?
Yes. Despite premium pricing and limited reservations, Delilah Dallas delivers one of the best restaurant experiences in Dallas.
Does Delilah Dallas have a dress code?
Smart, polished attire is recommended.
How do you get reservations at Delilah Dallas?
Reservations can be made through the Delilah Dallas website and are strongly recommended due to demand.
Reservations: https://delilahdallas.com/reservations
Website: https://delilahdallas.com