Mercury Chophouse – Arlington has the highest dining room in the city's Entertainment District: the ninth floor of the Brookhollow Two tower at 2221 E Lamar Blvd. A curved wall of floor-to-ceiling windows takes in AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, the Six Flags tower and Hurricane Harbor, with sunsets to the west that arrive around 7:35 PM in September.
Last confirmed: September 2026
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What you can see from the table
The room sits on the top floor of an office tower, so the view is above the tree line and the parking lots rather than across them. Nothing else in the district puts a dining table this high. Looking south and west, the landmarks line up like this.
| Landmark | Distance from the room | What you see |
|---|---|---|
| Six Flags Over Texas | about 1 mile | The park’s tower, the closest landmark in the window |
| Hurricane Harbor | about 0.5 mile along Lamar | The water park below and to the west |
| Globe Life Field | about 1 mile | The ballpark’s roofline |
| AT&T Stadium | about 1.5 miles | The stadium’s arches and roof |
| District skyline | 0.6 to 1 mile | Texas Live!, the Loews hotels and the convention center lit at night |
Rooftop or ninth floor
People searching for rooftop dining in Arlington usually want height and a skyline, and that is what this room delivers, but it is an indoor dining room with a window wall, not an open-air rooftop. That matters in August, when the room is cool and the sun is still setting at 8:15 PM, and in January, when the 5:40 PM sunset happens while you are warm at a linen-covered table. The restaurant with a view page has more on the room itself.
Sunset by month
The windows face west and southwest, so sunset is the main event. Approximate sunset times in Arlington and the dinner slot that catches them:
| Month | Approximate sunset | Table that catches it |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5:40 PM | 5:00 PM |
| February | 6:05 PM | 5:30 PM |
| March | 6:30 PM, then 7:35 PM after the time change | 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM |
| April | 7:55 PM | 7:15 PM |
| May | 8:15 PM | 7:30 PM |
| June and July | 8:35 PM | 7:45 PM (Monday to Thursday the room closes at 9 PM) |
| August | 8:15 PM | 7:30 PM |
| September | 7:35 PM | 7:00 PM |
| October | 7:00 PM | 6:15 PM |
| November | 5:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| December | 5:25 PM | 4:45 PM |
Saturday opens at 4 PM, so a winter Saturday sunset falls within the first hour of service. Sunday the restaurant is closed. The sunset dinner page pairs these times with menu suggestions.
Where to sit for the view
The main room’s window wall curves, so more tables face outward than a flat wall would allow. The grand piano stands by the windows near the bar, and the bar itself has TVs for guests who want the game and the view at once. The Boardroom, the private room for 8 to 20, has what the restaurant describes as Arlington’s best panoramic view of the district and its own sunset angle; semi-private seating reaches 28.
Window tables cannot be promised. Add a note to your OpenTable reservation or mention it at 817-381-1157, and book the earlier slot in the table above rather than the later one. Arriving a few minutes early helps too, since a table that is ready goes to the party that is present.
What goes with the view
The kitchen is a chophouse: Center-Cut Filet Mignon at $62 for 6 oz, a Hand-Cut Ribeye at $75, Seared Sea Bass at $57 and a 27 oz Wagyu Long Bone Ribeye at $210 for two. Dessert while the district lights come up is Crème Brûlée at $15 or the Cherry & Pecan Bread Pudding at $16, and the after-dinner list runs from a $4 coffee to Louis XIII at $150 for a half ounce. The dress code is business casual, and hours are on the hours answer.
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 request a window table at Mercury Chophouse?
You can request one, and the host stand does its best, but window tables are not guaranteed. Add the request to your OpenTable reservation or call 817-381-1157, book the earlier sunset slot, and arrive on time. The curved window wall means many tables have a district view even one row back.
Is Mercury Chophouse a rooftop restaurant?
Not in the open-air sense. It is an indoor dining room on the ninth and top floor of the Brookhollow Two office tower, with a curved wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. You get the height and the skyline without weather, which is the point in a Texas August.
What time should I book to see the sunset from the restaurant?
Book 30 to 45 minutes before sunset. That is about 5 PM in November through January, 7:15 PM in April, 7:45 PM in June and July, and 7 PM in September. Monday through Thursday the room closes at 9 PM, so summer sunsets fall near the end of service.
Can you see the stadiums while eating at Mercury Chophouse?
Yes. AT&T Stadium is about 1.5 miles away and Globe Life Field about 1 mile, and both sit in the window along with the Six Flags tower and Hurricane Harbor. On game nights you can watch the district lots fill from your table before you drive down.
Does the bar have the same view as the dining room?
The grand piano and bar seating sit beside the windows, so the bar shares the district view, with TVs above the back bar for the game. The bar serves the full menu and opens at 11 AM on weekdays and 4 PM on Saturday.