The best view restaurant in Arlington is on the ninth floor, the top floor, of the Brookhollow Two office tower at 2221 E Lamar Blvd. Mercury Chophouse – Arlington fills that floor with a curved wall of floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Entertainment District, so most of the room looks out over the stadiums, the Six Flags tower and the skyline.
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Why nine floors change the picture
Height is the difference. Most restaurants around the Arlington Entertainment District are at street level, and the stadiums are so large that from the ground you see a wall, not a building. From the ninth floor of Brookhollow Two the scale flips: you look down on the roofline of Globe Life Field, across to AT&T Stadium, over to the Six Flags tower, and along Lamar to Hurricane Harbor half a mile away.
The tower also stands just north of the district rather than inside it. That means the view is across the whole district at once, which is what people mean when they search for a panoramic restaurant. Nothing in the foreground is taller than you are.
Guests who have eaten at Mercury and then at a restaurant inside the district notice it right away. Down there you are among the buildings. Up here, with a glass of Pinot Noir from the wine wall in hand, you are above them, and the crowds on the sidewalks are part of the scene rather than something to push through.
The curved window wall
The main dining room is built along a curve of floor-to-ceiling glass. A flat window wall gives the tables at each end a sliver; a curved one turns the room toward the district so that tables along the whole arc face outward. The west end of the curve takes the sunset. The rest takes the stadiums and the skyline.
Inside the curve the room is dressed the way a chophouse should be: white tablecloths and linen napkins, leather chairs, crystal chandeliers, and a run of tufted booths under a blue-lit banquette wall for guests who want to sit back and take in the whole room. A grand piano stands by the windows near the marble-topped bar, and on select evenings a pianist plays; call ahead if a particular night matters.
Getting up there
Brookhollow Two has a garage and an outdoor lot on site, both free, at the entrance. Walk through the office lobby to the elevators and ride to the ninth floor. The glass doors are lettered Mercury Chophouse, Suite 910, and the first thing inside them is the glass-front wine wall.
Because the tower is off the main stadium lots, arriving on an event night is easier than at restaurants inside the district core, and leaving means Lamar to Highway 360 or Ballpark Way rather than a stadium exit. The parking page covers it.
The Boardroom's own panorama
Off the dining room, behind a frosted door lettered Mercury Board Room, is the private room. One long table seats 8 to 20 with the windows behind it; semi-private arrangements go up to 28. The restaurant calls it Arlington’s best panoramic view of the entertainment district and a perfect place to watch the sunset.
It has a fully integrated AV system and a large screen, which is why it books for watch parties as well as board dinners. A food and beverage minimum applies to the room and is quoted with the proposal, and one check is presented. Requests go through the event inquiry form, with a response within 48 hours. The Boardroom page has the full policies.
Timing the view
The room shows something different at every hour it is open.
| When | What the windows show |
|---|---|
| Weekday lunch, from 11 AM | Daylight over the coasters and the ballpark roof |
| Late afternoon | Sunset to the west: about 5:40 PM in January, 8:15 PM in May, 7:00 PM in October |
| After dark | Stadium lights, the hotel towers, Texas Live! |
| Saturday, from 4 PM | Dinner only; the winter sunset falls in the first seating |
Monday through Thursday the room closes at 9 PM, Friday and Saturday at 10 PM, and Sunday it is closed. The restaurant with a view page lists what is visible landmark by landmark.
What is on the table while you look
The menu is built for a long dinner. The 8 oz Wagyu Filet with herbal compound butter is $105; the Bone-In Ribeye with Dijon butter is $90; the Espresso-Rubbed Elk with whipped potatoes and broccolini is $85. Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon, teriyaki-glazed, is $48. Shareable sides run $11 to $18, and the Mac-n-Cheese takes lobster for $20 more.
After dinner the bar pours coffee libations at $16, port from $12, and shaken ice cream cocktails such as the Brandy Alexander at $18. The full dinner menu is posted online.
Book a Table
Reserve on the ninth floor at Mercury Chophouse – Arlington. Choose a date and time below, or call 817-381-1157.
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Open Monday to Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday 11 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 4 PM to 10 PM. Closed Sunday. 2221 E Lamar Blvd, Suite 910, Arlington, TX 76006.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercury Chophouse on the top floor of the building?
Yes. The restaurant occupies the ninth floor of the Brookhollow Two office tower, which is the top floor. There is nothing above the dining room, and nothing in the district in front of it is taller, so the windows look out and down over the stadiums and the park.
Is there an elevator up to the ninth-floor dining room?
Yes. Guests enter through the tower's ground-floor lobby and take the elevator to the ninth floor, where the restaurant's doors are marked Suite 910. You do not climb stairs, and the elevator runs during all restaurant hours.
Which direction do the windows face?
The curved window wall faces the Entertainment District to the south and the sunset to the west and southwest. That puts Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium, the Six Flags tower and the district hotels in view, and lets the west end of the room catch the sunset.
Are all the tables next to the windows?
No. The curved wall lets many tables sit beside the glass, and the bar stools by the piano look out as well, but the tufted booths are set back from the windows. Window seating is by request, not guarantee; mention it when you book and arrive a few minutes early.
Does the private Boardroom have windows?
Yes. The Boardroom's long table has windows behind it, and the restaurant describes the room as Arlington's best panoramic view of the entertainment district. It seats 8 to 20 at the table, up to 28 semi-private, with a large screen and integrated AV for presentations or games.
Can I see the view at lunch, or only at dinner?
Both. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11 AM, with the district in daylight and the Six Flags coasters running below. Dinner runs until 9 PM Monday through Thursday and 10 PM Friday and Saturday, when the stadium and hotel lights are on.