Top DeSoto Venues

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

We spent months traveling to Latin America, perfecting our wood-fire cooking techniques, creating our own reposado tequila, and even learning how to salsa dance. Te Deseo is our love letter to the liveliness, mystery, and community that blooms throughout the region. Featuring bold flavors of Latin American-inspired cocktails and cuisine, your senses will fall in love with Te Deseo. Spanning 14,000 square feet, Te Deseo features a series of unique dining rooms, four bars, and a stunning rooftop overlooking the city. As the eighth restaurant in the Harwood District, Te Deseo is an elevated destination with irresistible energy lasting well into the night.

• Spaces for 80-450 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

Situated in the heart of Dallas’ Uptown district, Hotel Crescent Court offers classic luxury with European-inspired design and gracious service. The hotel features elegant ballrooms, landscaped courtyards, and refined dining spaces that lend themselves to sophisticated events. Known for its timeless atmosphere and attention to detail, Hotel Crescent Court provides an elevated backdrop for weddings, galas, and high-profile gatherings.

• Spaces for 26-50 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Poco Fiasco is the latest escape the ordinary restaurant concept from Harwood Hospitality. Born from a need for a good martini and a slice of pizza, Poco Fiasco is a rowdy yet refined environment perfect for quick lunch, date night, night cap, or a long night out with friends. The lively spot brings elevated pizza combinations to Dallas as well as a robust martini program. Guests can look forward to foldable slices and crispy outer crust, the best martinis in town, and interiors that are a clash of relaxed sophistication and rowdy elegance. ABOUT THE SPACE The design from Harwood Design Factory has a refined playfulness yet is undoubtedly alluring and mischievous. Harwood International collaborated with Artist Uprising to create a whimsical, cheeky ceiling mural art paper that brings Poco Fiasco to life. Artist Uprising is a Dallas-based organization connecting up-and-coming artists with corporations and dedicated to enabling creativity to shape culture for the better. The mural depicts a feverish party turned fiasco combining favorite Harwood moments throughout the District. A few Harwood motifs are illustrated including Harwood Arms and Magnolias: Sous Le Pont as well as signature Harwood District design aspects such as the blue tree from Te Deseo, life-size chess board from Marie Gabrielle, the Rolex building and a few samurai to represent the Barbier-Mueller Samurai Collection. Just like the restaurants in Harwood, the interiors will transport you to another place and time miles away, yet conveniently tucked under an office tower.

• Spaces for 300-600 Guests

The Empire Room is proud to offer its site as a premier Dallas venue for weddings, corporate functions, and social events. At 1225 N Riverfront Boulevard, the Empire Room is nestled in Dallas’s blossoming Design District, offering a uniquely located Dallas venue. The event-purposed design and open floor plan of the Empire Room can easily bend to the imagination. This unique space is tailored for custom production, including indoor vehicle access. The Empire Room is an interior Dallas venue space that can accommodate a large crowd, for a variety of events. Whether you’re looking for formal seating at your corporate event, or plenty of room on the dance floor at your wedding, choose the Empire Room for an unforgettable celebration.

Villa Azur is a French hospitality brand of luxury restaurants that brings the vibe of the Southern France along with its epicurean spirit. Created in the heart of Miami Beach in 2012 by French entrepreneurs Paul Breuza, Jean-Philippe Bernard and Michael Martin, the first Villa Azur restaurant became a must-visit address in Miami's new dining golden era. Empowered by this Miami success, the long time friends started exporting their concept worldwide, opening Villa Azur restaurants in the world’s most vibrant cities, such as Mexico City - Polanco, Saint-Tropez in France, Bodrum in Turkey, and Las Vegas coming soon. Villa Azur is the love of sharing and pleasing our patrons. From the greeting, through the plate to the emotion. We enhance the five senses to offer an unforgettable experience.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Art Gallery
• 1 Meeting Space

4,000-square-foot studio space located in the heart of the Design District. The Art Space is a pristine and empty studio space perfect for any type of event - holiday parties, corporate events, meetings, art events, unique dinner parties, photo shoots, video shoots, experiential events and book launches. The versatile and immaculate space is a blank slate that can be transformed into any style. Outside vendors are welcome to make the space their own. Alternatively, we can provide an in-house creative team to assist with making the event one of a kind. The space can be as minimal or maximalist as needed. The event space comes equipped with a large kitchen in the back for food prep as well as a loading dock. Please reach out to us! We would love be a part of your event.

2616 Commerce Event Center is a multi-level Dallas wedding venue and corporate event space featuring a rooftop deck with skyline views of downtown Dallas and two unique indoor spaces. This downtown Dallas special events venue has everything imaginable to create the most unique and memorable events. 2616 Commerce Event Center is also perfectly suited to host any type of event from 50 up to 1,000 guests. 2616 Commerce Event Center is conveniently located just blocks from the convention center and within walking distance of many great restaurants, bars, shopping and hotels. Outside catering is allowed and you have the option to bring in your own alcohol for private events. Our goal is to make the event planning process easy and stress-free. 2616 Commerce Event Center’s event managers work closely with you throughout this process, coordinate with your vendors and oversee all aspects of your event to ensure it is a success.

• Spaces for 25-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Recognized as one of the “Best Happy Hours in Dallas” by the Dallas Observer, D Magazine, Dallas Eater and CultureMap, Happiest Hour is one of Dallas’ most popular destinations. Happiest Hour is Dallas’ largest patio bar and lounge, featuring a rooftop deck with an impeccable view and four full-service bars spread out over 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor bliss. The menu is line-up that is sure to cure any craving and a giant beverage program featuring signature cocktails, team drinks for the whole crew, wines on tap and more than 50 different beer selections. Happiest Hour is located at 2616 Olive St. in the Harwood District, mere steps away from the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

• Spaces for 40-75 Guests

Harwood Arms, in Dallas’ Harwood District, exemplifies the best of the British Isles. Pouring pints of Guinness, featuring the finest whiskeys, and touting the tastiest fish and chips, Harwood Arms is the District pub where the greatest minds gather and drink alike. Harwood Arms is the first of several concepts to open on La Rue Perdue, a whimsical cobblestone alleyway located at the base of the office tower Harwood No. 10. The District pub is the ninth neighborhood addition to the Harwood District and is an escape from the ordinary by Harwood Hospitality Group.

• Spaces for 42-50 Guests

Dolce Riviera is inspired by summer vacations along the Italian Riviera - the scent of fresh lemon trees, the Italian fashion, the sea breeze and the unmatched taste of fresh pasta paired with full-bodied wines. We sought insights from the best Italian talent and the concept of Dolce Riviera was born.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Vidorra 'Cocina de Mexico' is a Mexican restaurant in Deep Ellum that celebrates Mexican food, drink, and culture in general. The restaurant, terrace, and rooftop, which is named after the Spanish phrase for "the good life," serve up robust and intriguing Mexican flavors, as well as a huge tequila selection, a distinctive cocktail program, and a dynamic social experience in one of Dallas' most bustling neighborhoods. The Mexican cuisine, drink, and culture are celebrated in the Vidorra 'Cocina de Mexico.' This Mexican restaurant, which translates as "the good life," serves up robust and intriguing Mexican dishes alongside a wide tequila variety, an innovative cocktail program, and a vibrant social atmosphere. Vidorra 'Cocina de Mexico' is a Mexican restaurant in Deep Ellum that celebrates Mexican food, drink, and culture in general. The restaurant, terrace, and rooftop, which is named after the Spanish phrase for "the good life," serve up robust and intriguing Mexican flavors, as well as a huge tequila selection, a distinctive cocktail program, and a dynamic social experience in one of Dallas' most bustling neighborhoods. At Vidorra, we take the time and attention necessary to hand craft our offers of traditional Mexican dishes as well as contemporary tastes. Our menu features foods from all around Mexico, all of which are freshly prepared by our cooks on a regular basis.

• Spaces for 40-700 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Komodo Dallas is the second branch of Komodo, Groot Hospitality’s renowned Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant in Miami. Similar to its sister location, Komodo Dallas is both a dining and nightlife destination, offering guests a full service restaurant along with an intimate lounge. As in Miami, Komodo Dallas’ menu offers delicious takes on Southeast Asian dishes, all of which have been developed and interpreted with a global approach. The result is a unique dining experience, ranging from regularly rotating specials to house favorites such as Salmon Tacos, Lemon Pepper Texas Quail, Peking Duck, and Daring Plant Based Kung Pao Chicken. A full sushi bar is also included, while bespoke custom cocktails deliver lively and exclusive beverage options

• Spaces for 400-800 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located in the Harwood District in Uptown Dallas, Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens is a 1.5-acre garden oasis known for its vast event space and exquisite dining and catering options. Meticulously manicured gardens, ancient art, and stunning oak and river birch trees encompass the 8,265 square foot pond that is found at its center. Its European-influenced design is the perfect fusion of nature and architecture, creating a perfect setting for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, social events, private corporate functions, and private events.

• Spaces for 325 Guests

The ARTISAN offers two unique outdoor spaces. The ARTISAN Hall Terrace and the Texas Sculpture Walk are located at the beautiful KPMG Plaza at HALL Arts. Our event team is passionate about executing a flawless event, with incredible culinary design and professional service. Our desire is to take the vision you have for your special occasion, gala, corporate meeting or conference and deliver a customized menu and event design that your guests will always remember!

• Spaces for 650-1,000 Guests

• Spaces for 60-40 Guests

Journey to the liveliest corner of the Far East in the District. Elephant East is a contemporary pan-Asian restaurant, bar, and lounge inspired by culture and cuisine from Bangkok to Bali. Send the senses on an exhilarating joy ride with Elephant East’s layered and ornate design, house-made shared plates, stylish cocktails and sake.

• Spaces for 350-500 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Use The Hall of State for your wedding, reception, party, non-profit event, corporate meeting or any affair that you want to break free from the standard ballroom setting. This shrine of Texas offers murals, marble and sculptures, as well as a theater, library, multiple exhibit spaces, VIP rooms and a lawn area to accommodate almost any event. And this work of art is just minutes from downtown Dallas!

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Crozier Hall, a memorial to the Old Dallas High School, which was erected in 1907, is a 9,500-square-foot event space that can be configured in any way you like. The ground level has a unique arrangement that allows it to be used as a single space or partitioned in up to five different ways. At Crozier, we take great satisfaction in producing events that are second to none, and food is an important part of that. G Texas Catering is our first pick when it comes to creating your next one-of-a-kind event, because to their high-quality presentation, personalized dishes, and top-notch service. Our event planners collaborate closely to ensure that each menu is appealing to the eyes as well as the taste buds, and they help to make each menu interesting for both. Crozier Hall collaborates with the best-in-class event planners, caterers, and decorators in order to provide each client with a bespoke, one-of-a-kind experience as well as a memorable party for their guests at their event. Examine this sampling of the unique features and services that Crozier Hall can provide, and then get in touch with your Crozier Hall event coordinator. We specialize in creating fantastic and one-of-a-kind special events for business events, weddings, and other types of gatherings and celebrations. Crozier Hall is a leader in the production of high-quality corporate events. Our venue, which is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Dallas, is ideal for business events, private parties, and wedding receptions. The process of planning corporate events may be difficult, and our connections in the sector can be highly beneficial to clients who are trying to put on a show while staying within their financial constraints. Crozier Hall will go above and beyond to make your event a success, and we will make any necessary adjustments.

• Spaces for 72-100 Guests

Malibu Apothecary is a clean, destination-inspired fragrance company that handcrafts luxury candles and personal fragrances. These evocative scents get their notes and names from beaches traveled by Founder Claire, from Malibu to the Mediterranean, to capture the essence of vacation through fragrance. Sustainably sourced ingredients and essential oil-infused fragrances give back to coastal conservation in support of the brand’s mission: Clean Fragrances for a Cleaner Coast. For those in Dallas, join our Custom Candle Making Experience! Perfect for all types of get-togethers including bachelorette parties, corporate events, bridal showers and more, guests can create their very own signature scented candle and personalized label. Enjoy complimentary drinks and charcuterie while we graphic design a personalized label for your candle finished with complimentary gift wrapping! Our Design District location can host up to 100 individuals.