Yes. Mercury Chophouse – Arlington is about 0.6 mile and a 3-minute drive from the Arlington Convention Center and the connected Loews Arlington Hotel. It is a white-tablecloth steakhouse on the ninth floor of 2221 E Lamar Blvd, open for weekday lunch from 11 AM and dinner until 9 or 10 PM, with a private Boardroom for 8 to 20.
Last confirmed: September 2026
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Distance from the convention center
| From | To Mercury Chophouse | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way | about 0.6 mile | about 3 minutes |
| Loews Arlington Hotel, 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway | about 0.6 mile | about 3 minutes |
| Live! by Loews, 1600 E Randol Mill Rd | about 0.9 mile | about 3 minutes |
| Texas Live! | about 0.8 mile | about 3 minutes |
At 0.6 mile, walking is roughly 12 minutes at an ordinary pace, though the route follows Ballpark Way and Lamar Blvd rather than a pedestrian path, and Texas summers argue for the 3-minute rideshare. The restaurant is north of the district core, so it stays reachable when a show or a game clogs the lots around the center. See the restaurants near the convention center page for the surrounding options.
What fine dining means here
Mercury is a chophouse in the traditional sense: hand-cut steaks, a double-bone pork chop, elk and a short rib alongside sea bass and crab cakes, served on white tablecloths under crystal chandeliers. The room is on the top floor of an office tower, with a curved window wall over Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium and a grand piano by the windows on select evenings. The dress code is business casual: a collared shirt and unripped jeans clear it, a jacket is not required, and conference lanyards come off at the table without anyone minding.
Group booking lead time
Conference dinners compete with game nights and concerts for the same evenings, and the district draws more than 15 million visitors a year, so book as soon as the conference dates are fixed rather than the week of the event. Inquiries through the private dining request receive a reply within 48 hours; a food and beverage minimum applies to parties of 10 or more and is quoted in the proposal.
| Group | Where | How to book |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 | Main room or the bar | OpenTable or 817-381-1157 |
| 6 to 11 | Main room; 20% gratuity added | OpenTable or phone; mention the conference |
| 8 to 20 | The Boardroom, one long table, AV and screen | Private dining request |
| 21 to 28 | Semi-private seating | Private dining request |
| 12 or more in the main room | One check presented | Private dining request |
A sample group menu
Private menus are tailored to each group and priced in the proposal. As a reference for what a three-course conference dinner might draw from, at regular dinner prices:
| Course | Options | Menu price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Traditional Caesar, Wedge, Chophouse Calamari | $16, $18, $17 |
| Entrée | Center-Cut Filet Mignon 6 oz, Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon, Chicken Saltimbocca | $62, $48, $42 |
| Sides for the table | Whipped Potatoes, Broccolini, Creamed Spinach | $14, $17, $16 |
| Dessert | New York Cheesecake, Key Lime Pie | $15, $16 |
Weekday lunch is a separate, lower-priced menu from 11 AM, with a Club Sandwich at $14 and a Chophouse Burger at $17, which suits a working lunch between sessions. The conference group dinner page covers larger formats.
Hours attendees should know
Monday through Thursday the restaurant is open 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday 11 AM to 10 PM and Saturday 4 PM to 10 PM. It is closed Sunday, which matters for conferences that open on a Sunday night; plan that dinner for Monday instead. Parking at the tower is free, in the garage or the outdoor lot. Solo attendees can eat at the marble bar, which serves the full menu and has TVs, and the wine list runs by the glass as well as by the bottle. The conference attendee dining answer covers eating alone and on a schedule.
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
Can I walk from the Arlington Convention Center to Mercury Chophouse?
It is about 0.6 mile, roughly 12 minutes on foot along Ballpark Way and Lamar Blvd, or a 3-minute drive or rideshare. In summer heat or after dark most attendees ride. The restaurant is in the Brookhollow Two tower; take the elevator to Suite 910 on the ninth floor.
Is Mercury Chophouse close to the Loews Arlington Hotel?
Yes, about 0.6 mile and 3 minutes. The Loews connects to the convention center, so attendees staying there can reach the restaurant quickly before an evening session. Live! by Loews, the other hotel in the district, is about 0.9 mile away.
Can a conference group of 30 dine together at Mercury Chophouse?
The Boardroom seats 8 to 20 and semi-private seating reaches 28, so 30 is past the published private capacity. Ask the private dining team whether a main-room arrangement works for your date; groups of 12 or more there are presented one check. Replies arrive within 48 hours.
Does Mercury Chophouse serve lunch during a weekday conference?
Yes. A separate lunch menu runs Monday through Friday from 11 AM with sandwiches from $14, entrées like Chicken Fried Steak at $24 and a 6 oz Center-Cut Filet at $54. The exact time lunch gives way to dinner is not published; ask when you book.
Is there a bar where a solo attendee can eat?
Yes. The marble-topped bar has a full back bar, TVs and the full menu, and it shares the ninth-floor view with the dining room. It opens at 11 AM on weekdays and 4 PM on Saturday. Walk-in and bar seating policy is not published; call 817-381-1157 to confirm.