For a sit-down dinner before a Cowboys game, Mercury Chophouse – Arlington is about 1.5 miles and a 5-minute drive from AT&T Stadium, on the ninth floor at 2221 E Lamar Blvd. One caveat matters: it is closed on Sundays. Plan it for Thursday, Monday or Saturday games, or the Friday and Saturday night before a Sunday game.
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Most Cowboys home games kick off on Sunday, and Mercury Chophouse is closed on Sunday. That rules it out for a Sunday pre-game meal, and it is better to say so plainly than to have you find out at the elevator. Where it works well is the rest of the schedule: a Thursday night game, a Monday night game, a Saturday game late in the season, and the Friday or Saturday night before a Sunday kickoff, when you want the good dinner the night before and something quick on game day.
Hours are 11 AM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 10 PM Friday and 4 PM to 10 PM Saturday. The hours answer has the day-by-day table.
Distance and drive time
| From Mercury Chophouse to | Distance | Drive outside event traffic |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way | about 1.5 miles | about 5 minutes |
| Texas Live! | about 0.8 mile | about 3 minutes |
| Globe Life Field | about 1 mile | about 4 minutes |
| Highway 360 at Lamar | about 1 mile east | about 3 minutes |
Is it walking distance? At 1.5 miles it is a real walk, roughly half an hour each way, and most guests drive or take a rideshare. The restaurant sits north of the stadium district on E Lamar Blvd, off the main stadium lots, so the drive in and out avoids the worst of the lot queues.
Kickoff-to-table timing
Allow about two hours at the table for a starter, a steak and dessert, then 60 to 90 minutes for the drive, stadium parking and the walk to your gate on a game night. Work backward from kickoff.
| Game | Mercury open? | Book your table | Leave the restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday night game | Yes, until 9 PM | 3 to 3.5 hours before kickoff, or an early table around 4 PM | 75 to 90 minutes before kickoff |
| Monday night game | Yes, until 9 PM | 3 to 3.5 hours before kickoff | 75 to 90 minutes before kickoff |
| Saturday game | Yes, from 4 PM to 10 PM | 4 PM to 4:30 PM for an evening kickoff | 75 to 90 minutes before kickoff |
| Friday night before a Sunday game | Yes, until 10 PM | Any evening slot; sunset tables go first | No clock; enjoy the piano |
| Saturday night before a Sunday game | Yes, 4 PM to 10 PM | Book a week or more ahead | No clock |
| Sunday game | Closed | Not available | Not available |
For a Saturday afternoon kickoff, the restaurant does not open until 4 PM, so treat it as a post-game dinner instead.
Parking and getting out
Guests park in the garage or the outdoor lot at the Brookhollow Two tower and ride the elevator to the ninth floor, Suite 910. Parking at the tower is free every evening. Leaving for the stadium, Lamar Blvd connects to Ballpark Way and the Nolan Ryan Expressway heading south into the district, and to Highway 360 about a mile east if you are coming from Grapevine or DFW Airport. Details are on the parking answer.
What to order when you are on a clock
Mention the kickoff time to your server as you sit down. Starters that arrive fast include the Filet Mignon Cigars at $17 and the Chophouse Calamari at $17. The 6 oz Center-Cut Filet at $62 is the quickest steak to the table; the 27 oz Wagyu Long Bone Ribeye at $210 is a share-and-linger cut better saved for the night before. Two people can share the Whipped Potatoes at $14 and the Broccolini at $17.
The dress code is business casual and lists athletic wear among the items not permitted, so wear a collared shirt over jeans and keep the jersey in the car. The longer pre-game dining page covers game-day groups and the Boardroom’s screen for a watch party on the nights Mercury is open.
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 eat at Mercury Chophouse before a Sunday Cowboys kickoff?
No. Mercury Chophouse – Arlington is closed every Sunday, including Cowboys home Sundays. For a Sunday game, book dinner for the Friday or Saturday night before. For Thursday, Monday and Saturday games the restaurant is open and about 5 minutes from AT&T Stadium.
Can I walk from Mercury Chophouse to AT&T Stadium?
It is about 1.5 miles, so roughly a 30-minute walk each way along Lamar Blvd and Ballpark Way. Most guests drive or take a rideshare, which is about 5 minutes outside event traffic. On game nights add time for stadium lot queues and the walk from the lot.
How early should I book for a Thursday night Cowboys game?
Reserve as soon as the schedule is out, and ask for a table about three to three and a half hours before kickoff. That leaves two hours to eat and 75 to 90 minutes to park at the stadium and reach your gate. Book on OpenTable or call 817-381-1157.
Can I wear a Cowboys jersey to dinner at Mercury Chophouse?
The published dress code is business casual and lists athletic wear, baseball caps, hoodies and sweatpants as not permitted. A collared shirt with unripped jeans works for dinner, and the jersey can go on in the car before the stadium. Cowboy hats are fine but come off at the table.
Is there a good spot for a group before the game?
The Boardroom seats 8 to 20 at one long table with a large screen, and semi-private seating handles up to 28. Parties of 6 or more carry 20% gratuity, and the Boardroom is presented on one check. Send the private dining request early; replies take up to 48 hours.