Holiday Dinners
Join us for our annual Holiday Dinners on select dates in December!
An Elegant & Festive Holiday Dining Experience
Special Plated Holiday Menu
December 5, 7, 11–14, 18–22, 26–29
$79 per person
Seatings at 6pm & 7:30pm
Special Holiday Dinner Buffet
December 17 and 23
$75 per adult and $45 per child 2-12
Seatings at 6pm & 7:30pm
Please email teas@dallasarboretum.org for more information, questions or to make your menu selections. For the Special plated holiday menu please note that menu selections need to be sent in 48 hours in advance. These can be sent through email or given over the phone. Please use the form attached to your confirmation email or respond directly to the confirmation email with your selections.
The price of your dinner includes gratuity, discounted nighttime admission tickets (required to take advantage of the Holiday Dinners), and parking.
Tables of twelve or more cannot book online—please call to reserve your group at 214-515-6511.
Plated Holiday Dinner Menu
Available December 5, 7, 11–14, 18–22, 26–29
Starters
Farmers Table Salad
Winter Greens, Poached Pears, Charred Vegetables and Goat Cheese Crouton
Choice of Wild Cherry Balsamic, Ranch or Champagne Vinaigrette Dressings
Southern Wedge Caesar Salad
Romaine Heart with Shaved Parmesan and Cumin Toasted Croutons, Jalapeno Caesar Dressing
Potato and Leek Soup with Crème Fraîche
Served with Herbed Biscuit
Tomato Basil Soup with Pesto Gremolata
Served with Herbed Biscuit
Entrees
Cranberry and Cornbread Stuffed Chicken
Marsala and Thyme Reduction
Served with Wild Cabernet Rice Blend, Sautéed Artichokes and Portobello Mushrooms
Texas Angus Short Rib
Cabernet Demi Glaze
Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, Haricot Verts and Poached Globe Carrots
Herb Crusted Halibut
Champagne and Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce
Texas Caviar Rice Blend, Poached Asparagus and Makers Mark Mushroom Ragout
Baby Kale and Garbanzo Cake
Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Served with Wild Rice Blend and Farm Vegetable Medley
(Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free)
Dessert
Hazelnut Roulade with Salted Caramel Sauce
Apple Walnut Torte with Crème Fraîche
Molten Lava Cake – Wild Cherry Sauce
NY Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberry Compote
Holiday Dinner Buffet Menu
Available December 17 and 23
Buffet Menu
Winter Garden Salad with Colorful Veggies; Apple Cider Vinaigrette and Traditional Ranch Dressing
Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries and Roasted Pecans
Carved Angus Sirloin with Horseradish Cream Sauce
Smoked Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy
House made Cranberry Sauce
Herb Crusted Halibut with Champagne Buerre Blanc
Golden Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Winter Vegetable Medley
Assorted Dinner Breads with Butter
Dessert
Pecan and Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Cream
Cheesecake with Wild Cherry Sauce