Mercury Chophouse – Arlington is the restaurant to show out-of-town guests, because the ninth-floor window wall at 2221 E Lamar Blvd looks over what Arlington is known for: AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, the Six Flags tower and Hurricane Harbor. Book about 30 minutes before sunset, ask for the window, and let the district introduce itself.
Last confirmed: September 2026
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What your guests see from the table
The reason to bring visitors to Mercury Chophouse – Arlington is that the view explains the city. The dining room is on the top floor of the Brookhollow Two office tower, and its curved wall of floor-to-ceiling windows faces the Entertainment District, which draws more than 15 million visitors a year.
| Landmark | What it is | From the restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T Stadium | Home of the Dallas Cowboys | About 1.5 miles |
| Globe Life Field | Home of the Texas Rangers; retractable roof, opened 2020 | About 1 mile |
| Six Flags Over Texas | The park’s tower is the landmark on the skyline | About 1 mile |
| Hurricane Harbor | The water park along E Lamar Blvd | About 0.5 mile |
| Choctaw Stadium | The former ballpark; Hearsay – Arlington, the sister restaurant, is inside | About 0.7 mile |
The view page describes which tables face which direction.
Timing the visit for the light
Guests remember the sunset more than the steak. The windows face west and southwest, so book about half an hour before sunset: around 7:35 PM in September, 7:00 PM in October, 5:30 PM in November and 5:25 PM in December. The room goes from daylight over the stadiums to the district lit up during one dinner, and the tables along the glass see all of it.
Request a window table when you book. The host stand cannot promise one, but a weeknight or an earlier weekend seating gives the best odds.
Ordering for someone's first Texas steak
For a guest who wants the showpiece, the 27 oz Wagyu Long Bone Ribeye at $210 arrives on the bone with crispy onion strings and is meant to be shared. For a guest who wants a classic, the Hand-Cut Ribeye is $75 and the 8 oz Center-Cut Filet is $74. The Dry-Aged 36 oz Porterhouse at $175 covers two people who cannot agree.
The bar carries Texas on the list too: Garrison Brothers Small Batch at $23, Ironroot Harbinger at $20 and Lost Pines at $14 among the American whiskeys, a Messina Hof Texas port at $16 with dessert, and a Hibiscus Ranchwater or Cowboy Daiquiri at $17 for a guest who wants the state in a glass. The visitors page has a full sample order.
A room where hosting is easy
Mercury is an independent restaurant founded by Jim Ross, a Marine Corps veteran and former Arlington police officer who moved to the city in 1983, and it carries itself like the city’s own place rather than a franchise. White tablecloths, tufted booths and chandeliers set the tone; a grand piano by the windows is played on select evenings, so ask which nights when you call if music would suit your guests.
If they are staying a second night, Hearsay – Arlington, the sister restaurant inside Choctaw Stadium, does seafood in a Prohibition-era room. How the two restaurants divide the week is covered on the sister restaurant page.
Getting them here and what to tell them
From DFW Airport it is about 12 miles and 15 to 20 minutes down Highway 360 to the Lamar Blvd exit. Guests park free at the office tower, in the garage or the outdoor lot, and ride up from the lobby to Suite 910. Tell them business casual: unripped jeans and a collared shirt are fine, a jacket is not required, and caps, hoodies and athletic wear are not admitted.
Two scheduling notes. The restaurant is closed on Sunday, so a weekend visit means Saturday dinner from 4 PM. And on nights with a Cowboys, Rangers or concert crowd, allow extra time on the roads even though Mercury sits north of the district off the main lots. The visitor dining guide covers the rest of a weekend.
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 you see AT&T Stadium from Mercury Chophouse?
Yes. The dining room's curved window wall on the ninth floor faces the Entertainment District, and AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, the Six Flags tower and Hurricane Harbor are all in view. The stadium is about 1.5 miles away, close enough to read the roofline clearly.
Is Mercury Chophouse convenient for guests flying into DFW?
Yes. It is about 12 miles from DFW Airport, a 15 to 20 minute drive south on Highway 360 to E Lamar Blvd. That makes it a workable first stop from the airport, or a last dinner before a late flight, with the restaurant open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
What should I order for a guest who has never had a Texas steak?
The 27 oz Wagyu Long Bone Ribeye at $210 is the showpiece and shares between two. For a single plate, the Hand-Cut Ribeye at $75 is the classic. Pair either with a Texas whiskey from the bar, such as Garrison Brothers Small Batch at $23 or Ironroot Harbinger at $20.
Is it too dressy for guests who packed jeans?
No. The dress code is business casual, and unripped jeans with a collared shirt or a tasteful top are welcome. What is not admitted is athletic wear, hoodies, sweatpants, baseball caps and graphic T-shirts, and flip-flops are too casual. A jacket and tie are never required.
Is there something to do near the restaurant before or after dinner?
The National Medal of Honor Museum, opened in 2025, is about 1.6 miles away, and Six Flags Over Texas is about a mile. Hearsay – Arlington, the sister restaurant inside Choctaw Stadium, is 0.7 mile away for a drink after. Stadium and concert schedules decide how busy the district is on a given night.