Mercury Chophouse – Arlington serves dinner about 1.5 miles and 5 minutes north of AT&T Stadium, on the ninth floor of the Brookhollow Two tower at 2221 E Lamar Blvd. It is closed on Sundays, so pre-game dinner works for Thursday, Monday and Saturday kickoffs, and for the Friday and Saturday nights before a Sunday game.
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Most Cowboys home games are played on Sunday, and Mercury Chophouse – Arlington is closed on Sunday. Better to know that now than at the elevator. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday, so a pre-game dinner on the ninth floor fits the Thursday night games, the Monday night games and any Saturday date on the schedule.
For a Sunday kickoff, move dinner to Friday or Saturday night. Visiting fans tend to arrive the day before, and the Friday and Saturday nights around a home game are among the busiest of the year in this dining room. Those tables go early.
Kickoff time matters as much as the day. The doors open at 11 AM Monday through Friday and at 4 PM on Saturday. A Saturday night kickoff means a 4 PM or 4:30 PM table; a Thursday or Monday night kickoff leaves a comfortable window from late afternoon on.
Reservation and leave-by times
From 2221 E Lamar Blvd to AT&T Stadium is about 1.5 miles, about 5 minutes on an ordinary day. On a game day, add time: the lots open hours before kickoff, and the streets feeding the stadium slow as the crowd builds. The times below assume you want to be through the gates about 45 minutes before kickoff and that a full dinner runs about 90 minutes.
| Kickoff | Reserve | Leave Mercury by | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 PM, Thursday or Monday | 4:45 PM | 6:15 PM | About 5 minutes, plus event traffic |
| 8:15 PM, Thursday or Monday | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM | About 5 minutes, plus event traffic |
| 7:00 PM, Saturday (doors here open at 4 PM) | 4:30 PM | 6:00 PM | About 5 minutes, plus event traffic |
| Any time Sunday | Closed | Come Friday or Saturday night |
If you would rather skip the crush at the gates, push each line back 30 minutes and walk in as the anthem ends. Tell your server your kickoff time when you sit down and the pacing will follow it.
Why E Lamar Blvd is the easy side of the district
Mercury sits just north of the stadium district, off the main stadium lots. You park in the garage or the outdoor lot at the Brookhollow Two office tower, ride the elevator to Suite 910 on the ninth floor, and after dinner you are back at your own car without crossing a single stadium lot. Parking at the tower is free.
From the tower, Lamar Blvd runs to Ballpark Way and the Nolan Ryan Expressway heading south into the district, and to Highway 360 about a mile east. Two ways in and two ways out counts for a lot on a night when every car in Arlington seems to be pointed at the same building. The AT&T Stadium page has the turn-by-turn version.
Once you are at the stadium, the car question is yours to solve as you would on any game day. Rideshare from the tower is the simplest answer if nobody wants to drive twice.
What to order when kickoff is on the clock
A steak dinner does not have to be a slow dinner. The plates below come out on a normal dinner schedule, and a starter, a steak and a shared side is a complete meal in the 90 minutes the table above allows.
| Dish | Price | Why it works before a game |
|---|---|---|
| Filet Mignon Cigars | $17 | Flash fried, shared, on the table fast |
| MCA Shrimp Cocktail | $19 | Served chilled, no waiting on the grill |
| Center-Cut Filet Mignon, 6 oz | $62 | The quickest steak to cook and to eat |
| Hand-Cut Ribeye | $75 | A full steakhouse dinner without the bone |
| Double-Bone Pork Chop | $59 | Thyme-onion-bacon jam; a change from beef |
| Hand-Cut Fries | $11 | Shareable and quick to clear |
Save the Dry-Aged 36 oz Porterhouse at $175 for the night before. It is a two-person steak and it deserves the evening. The full dinner menu lists everything else.
The night before a Sunday game
The Friday and Saturday before a Sunday home game bring families and traveling fans up to the ninth floor, and the restaurant is open until 10 PM both nights. Sunset over the district lands around 7:35 PM in September, 7 PM in October, 5:30 PM in November and 5:25 PM in December, so a 6:30 PM table in the fall catches AT&T Stadium lit against the last of the light. Live piano plays by the window on select evenings; ask which nights when you book.
Groups traveling together can take the Boardroom, a private room behind a frosted glass door that seats 8 to 20 at a single long table and has a large screen for the pregame shows. Semi-private seating goes up to 28. Groups of 12 or more receive one check, and requests go through the event inquiry form; allow up to 48 hours for a reply.
One more note for the night before: the dress code is business casual. Team jerseys fall under athletic wear, and baseball caps are on the prohibited list, so wear the collared shirt to dinner and keep the jersey for the gates. The full policy is on the dress code page, and the short answer page covers the same question in fewer words.
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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 open before a Sunday Cowboys game?
No. The restaurant is closed every Sunday, which covers most Cowboys home dates. It is open Monday through Saturday, so pre-game dinner works for Thursday, Monday and Saturday games. For a Sunday kickoff, the closest option is dinner on Friday or Saturday night, when the dining room stays open until 10 PM.
How far ahead should I reserve for a Thursday night game?
As soon as you know you are going. Game-night tables on the ninth floor fill well ahead, and the 4:30 to 5:30 PM window that suits a 7:15 PM kickoff is the first to go. Reserve through OpenTable or call 817-381-1157; if you are a party of six or more, mention it, since a 20% gratuity applies.
Can I wear a Cowboys jersey to dinner?
The dress code is business casual, and athletic wear and baseball caps are on the prohibited list for gentlemen, so a jersey is best carried in rather than worn. Jeans without rips are welcome, a collared shirt is encouraged, and cowboy hats are fine as long as they come off at the table.
Where do I park before heading to the stadium?
In the garage or the outdoor lot at the Brookhollow Two office tower at 2221 E Lamar Blvd, then take the elevator to the ninth floor. Parking at the tower is free every night. The tower sits off the main stadium lots, so getting out after dinner does not mean crossing game-day parking.
Is 90 minutes enough for a full dinner before kickoff?
Yes, for a starter, a steak and a shared side. Tell your server the kickoff time when you sit down. The 6 oz Center-Cut Filet Mignon at $62 and the Hand-Cut Ribeye at $75 both fit that window comfortably; the 36 oz Porterhouse is better saved for a night without a clock.
Can a group of 15 eat here before a game?
Yes. A party that size can take the Boardroom, which seats 8 to 20 at one long table and has a large screen, or semi-private seating for up to 28. Parties of 10 or more meet a food and beverage minimum, and one check is presented. Send the date through the event inquiry form; replies take up to 48 hours.