Conference attendees in Arlington eat well at Mercury Chophouse – Arlington, a ninth-floor steakhouse about 0.6 mile and three minutes from the Arlington Convention Center and the Loews Arlington Hotel. A solo diner takes a seat at the marble bar, a small team books a window table, and a group of 8 to 20 reserves the private Boardroom.
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Getting there from the convention center
Mercury Chophouse – Arlington is at 2221 E Lamar Blvd, Suite 910, on the ninth floor of the Brookhollow Two office tower, just north of the stadium district. It is a three-minute ride from the convention center and the hotels attached to it.
| From | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way | About 0.6 mile | About 3 minutes |
| Loews Arlington Hotel | About 0.6 mile | About 3 minutes |
| Globe Life Field | About 1 mile | About 4 minutes |
| AT&T Stadium | About 1.5 miles | About 5 minutes |
| DFW Airport, via Highway 360 | About 12 miles | 15 to 20 minutes |
The convention center page has directions from the loading side of the building.
Case one: eating alone after a long day
A solo attendee has the easiest night. The marble-topped bar has seats along its length, TVs above the back bar, and the grand piano at the window end, played on select evenings. Order a starter and a steak at the bar, or ask for a two-top at the window; a party of one is the easiest to seat by the glass.
A sensible solo order is the Filet Mignon Cigars at $17 followed by the 6 oz Center-Cut Filet at $62, or the Seared Sea Bass at $57 if the week has already had enough beef. Dinner runs until 9 PM Monday through Thursday and 10 PM on Friday, so a session that ends at 6 leaves time.
Case two: a small team of four to eight
Reserve a table through OpenTable or by calling 817-381-1157, and ask for the window if the group is from out of town; the view over Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium is the thing they will describe when they get home. Parties of six or more carry a 20% gratuity, and groups of 12 or more in the main room are one check, so agree on who is paying before you sit.
If the team is meeting over the lunch break, the weekday lunch menu starts at 11 AM and prices the same steaks lower: the 6 oz filet is $54 and the Hand-Cut Ribeye $67, and there is a Wagyu London Broil at $65. The convention attendee dinner page has a sample evening for a team.
Case three: the full group
For a sponsor dinner, a board, or a delegation, the Boardroom seats 8 to 20 at one long table behind a frosted glass door, with a fully integrated AV system and a large screen for a short presentation. Semi-private options take up to 28. Parties of 10 or more meet a food and beverage minimum quoted in the written proposal, menus can be tailored, and the room is a single check.
A full buyout of the dining room is not something the restaurant publishes terms for. If your group is larger than 28, say so in the private dining request and let the team respond; they reply within 48 hours. The conference group dinner page walks through the timeline.
Timing around a conference schedule
Three things trip up conference planners here. First, the restaurant is closed on Sunday, so a closing-night dinner on a Sunday has to move to Saturday, when service runs 4 PM to 10 PM. Second, weeknight dinner ends at 9 PM, so an 8:30 PM seating after a late panel does not work; 7 PM does. Third, lunch is weekdays only from 11 AM.
The dress code is business casual, which is what most attendees are already wearing: collared shirts, tailored trousers, unripped jeans. Caps, hoodies and athletic wear are not admitted. Park free in the tower’s garage or outdoor lot and ride up from the lobby.
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
How far is Mercury Chophouse from the Arlington Convention Center?
About 0.6 mile, a three-minute drive or rideshare north on Ballpark Way and E Lamar Blvd. The Loews Arlington Hotel, connected to the convention center, is the same distance. Look for the Brookhollow Two tower at 2221 E Lamar Blvd and ride up to Suite 910 on the ninth floor.
Can a conference attendee eat alone at the bar?
Yes. The marble-topped bar has seats, TVs above the back bar and the grand piano at the window end. A solo diner can also ask for a window two-top, which is the easiest table to get for one. No reservation is needed for the bar, though a table is worth booking on Friday.
Can we bring a conference group of 30 or more?
The private Boardroom seats 8 to 20 and semi-private seating reaches 28. Above that the restaurant does not publish a plan, so describe the group in the event inquiry form and wait for the written answer, which arrives within 48 hours.
Does the private room have AV for a sponsor presentation?
Yes. The Boardroom has a fully integrated AV system and a large screen at one end of the long table, which is why it works for a short sponsor talk or a board update before dinner. Mention what you will show and how you will connect in your request.
Is the restaurant open for a Sunday closing dinner?
No. There is no Sunday service of any kind. If the conference ends on a Sunday, hold the group dinner on Saturday between 4 PM and 10 PM, or on the Friday night before, when service runs until 10 PM and the tower’s garage and outdoor lot are free.
Is there a lunch option between sessions?
Yes, Monday through Friday from 11 AM. The lunch menu includes the Cobb in a Mold at $16, a Marinated Steak Sandwich at $19, Chicken Fried Steak at $24 and the 6 oz filet at $54. Allow about an hour and a half including the ride each way from the convention center.