The Arts District is walkable and vibrant day and evening.

Monarch in Dallas is a sumptuous, wood-fired modern Italian steakhouse perched on the 49th floor of The National, offering handmade pastas, prime steaks, and stunning city-scape views.

Tei‑An in Dallas is a refined Japanese dining spot in the Arts District celebrated for its handmade soba noodles, omakase experiences, and elegant atmosphere.

Italian family owned and operated La Stella Cucina Verace is Dallas’ highest rated fine dining Italian restaurant. Located in the Arts District across from the Dallas Opera and the Symphony it combines old-world traditional Italian cooking.  It offers live music most nights, an impressive wine list, incredible signature cocktails, and of course impeccable desserts to make your visit a most memorable one.

Named after hotel visionary Craig Hall’s mother, Ellie was a confident trailblazer for women’s rights and was a compassionate teacher and artist who always looked for the beauty in life, possessing a resolutely independent spirit. One of her greatest pleasures in life was gathering friends and loved ones to share a delicious meal and spirited conversation, a communal endeavor that brought her immense joy. It is in this spirit of togetherness and joie de vivre that Ellie’s was created.