Top Red Oak Venues

Nestled in the heart of Dallas’ bustling West End, The Houston Room is housed in the beautifully refurbished century-old historic Landmark Center. Located on the 4th floor of the building, the facility is 4,000 square feet of sunlit space with picturesque skyline views, and an open concept floorplan. It offers a mix of charm and modern amenities that make it the ideal setting for a wide range of events such a weddings, corporate gatherings, birthdays, baby/bridal showers, and much more

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests

Located in the vibrant Deep Ellum neighborhood, Punch Bowl Social Dallas is the ultimate destination for private events that combine fun, flair, and unforgettable experiences. Spanning 26,000 square feet across two floors, our venue captures the eclectic spirit of Deep Ellum with a "dirty modern" design influenced by the area's rich Jazz history, Punch Rock music, and the iconic Central Track. Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, celebration, or social event, Punch Bowl Social offers an array of entertainment options to keep your guests engaged and entertained. Enjoy three fully stocked bars, a scratch kitchen serving deliciously crafted dishes, and a variety of activities including bowling, karaoke, ping-pong, wall scrabble, and vintage arcade games. Our venue is designed to accommodate groups up to 1000 guests, ensuring your private event is not only memorable but perfectly tailored to your needs. Let us help you create an experience that your guests will talk about long after the last cocktail is served.

• 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 1,703 Guests
• 1 Theater

One of the finest performing arts venues in the southwest, the historic Majestic Theatre Dallas hosts a variety of concerts, performing arts, comedy and corporate events. The Majestic Theatre Dallas is managed by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs. The historic Majestic Theatre Dallas is available for public and private events. With a capacity of 1703, the Majestic Theatre Dallas is ideal for many concerts, comedy shows, stage shows and performing arts events. The facility is also used for corporate meetings, nonprofit fundraisers and private events. The Majestic Theatre Dallas is not available for weddings.

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Built over a 55-year period beginning in 1924, the four buildings that make up Lone Star Gas Lofts are situated on a full city block bounded by Harwood, Wood, St. Paul and Jackson Streets in downtown Dallas. Two of the structures, the Lone Star Gas Co. and Dallas Gas Company buildings, are historic landmarks and fine examples of Lang and Witchell architecture with beautiful Art Deco details and are Dallas’ latest historic landmarks to be revived by Hamilton Properties in partnership with Central Dallas CDC.The Lone star Gas Co. Building is a thirteen story Art Deco structure with rich street entrances bearing ornate light fixtures. The elaborately appointed lobby once served as the bill payment area, back in the age when paying your bill meant taking a trip downtown, and still has soaring columns with ornamental check stands, a high beamed ceiling in brilliant colors and relief sculptures carved into the stone walls. This part of the historic building is now home to The Carlisle Room. Opulent is the best way to describe this newly renovated downtown venue. Twenty foot ceilings, terrazzo floors and marble pillars are just a few of the highlights of this historic 1930's Art Deco design. The addition of a private bridal and groom's suite is what it means to have your cake and eat it too.

• Spaces for 20-100 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

Originally built in 1927, the historic school has been transformed into a modern environment that boasts the largest garden patio in Dallas and is consistently voted as “Best Patio in Dallas” by D Magazine and “Best Outdoor Dining” by OpenTable. The restaurant’s refined yet casual atmosphere and extensive menu have made it a favorite among patrons. It is open Monday through Friday for lunch, every day for dinner and drinks, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The first level of the two-story red brick building is Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar and the second level is The Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection.

• Spaces for 12 Guests

Inspired by deep Texan roots and featuring beef from the in-house HWD Beef program, Stillwell’s is Hotel Swexan's signature, classic steakhouse with a modern twist. Oenophiles will be impressed by the first-rate wine list featuring rare and hard-to-find wines from around the world.

• Spaces for 40 Guests

Located on the lobby level of Hotel Swexan and inspired by the sidewalk cafes of Europe, guests at Isabelle’s can enjoy continental breakfast options or a light lunch. In the evening, Isabelle’s showcases classic martinis from around the world.

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

The AT&T Performing Arts Center is the centerpiece of the Dallas Arts District. The campus is a canvas, and each space is your studio. With dozens of spaces and countless configurations, the Center can provide the perfect setting for any event. For groups of two to 2,000, the AT&T Performing Arts Center is Dallas’ premier location for performances and private events. With two performance chambers and an expansive lobby for special events, the Winspear Opera House offers an array of extraordinary guest experiences. The Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre is one of the world’s most innovative theatre facilities. The 10-level building features a groundbreaking design with an unprecedented flexible facility. providing a variety of dramatic areas to host special events. With a sweeping lawn, patios, room for both lawn and chair seating and the expansive main stage, Strauss Square is the perfect place to invite 2,000 of your closest friends and family for those larger-than-life events that demand an open-air setting on a grand scale.

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 40-75 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Nestled in the Harwood District, Mercat Bistro is a contemporary European-style bistro in Uptown Dallas. Walk into a romantic setting that is inspired by some of the finest European design and culinary practices. Mercat Bistro is revered for being an intimate venue filled with stunning antiquities that have been recycled and reclaimed from all over the world.

• 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 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 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 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 650-1,000 Guests

• 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.