For a special occasion in Arlington, Mercury Chophouse – Arlington is the room most people choose: a ninth-floor steakhouse at 2221 E Lamar Blvd with a curved window wall over the Entertainment District, a grand piano by the windows on select evenings, white tablecloths, and a private Boardroom that seats 8 to 20 for a family celebration.
Last confirmed: September 2026
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Match the occasion to the room
The same restaurant serves an anniversary for two and a graduation for eighteen, but the right seat and the right timing differ. Use this as a starting point when you book, then put the occasion in the reservation notes so the host stand knows what the evening is for.
| Occasion | Best seat | Best time | Worth ordering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniversary | Window two-top or a tufted booth | 30 to 45 minutes before sunset | Two-person share of the 36 oz Dry-Aged Porterhouse, $175 |
| Birthday, small group | Main room table near the window wall | Friday or Saturday evening, when the room is at its fullest | Land & Sea Sampler, $26 per person, then a cake-style dessert |
| Proposal | Window table at dusk; note the plan on the reservation | Sunset; September’s is about 7:35 PM | Salmon Mousse to start, $18; Crème Brûlée to close, $15 |
| Graduation | The Boardroom, 8 to 20 at one long table | Saturday from 4 PM; a May sunset is about 8:15 PM | Family-style sides: Mac-n-Cheese $15, Whipped Potatoes $14 |
| Retirement or milestone birthday | Semi-private seating up to 28 | Weeknight dinner ends by 9 PM; Friday runs to 10 PM | A toast from the port list, from $12 |
What the room gives you
The dining room is the top floor of the Brookhollow Two tower. A curved floor-to-ceiling window wall looks over Six Flags, Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium, and the west-facing side catches the sunset. Inside there are crystal chandeliers, leather chairs, tufted booths under a blue-lit banquette wall, a marble-topped bar and a glass-front wine wall at the entrance. Live piano plays on select evenings; the restaurant does not publish which nights, so ask when you book if the music matters to your plan. The longer special occasion page describes the room in more detail.
Desserts that finish a celebration
| Dessert | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Cream Cake | $17 | The closest thing to a birthday cake on the list |
| Strawberry Cake | $17 | |
| Cherry & Pecan Bread Pudding | $16 | Vanilla ice cream |
| Key Lime Pie | $16 | |
| Chocolate Torte | $15 | Gluten free |
| Crème Brûlée | $15 | Gluten free |
After-dinner drinks include a Chocolate Martini at $16, an Espresso Martini at $17, a Brandy Alexander at $18 and Kopke Colheita 1985 port at $48 for an anniversary year that deserves it. Coffee is $4, a cappuccino $6, and the Classic Irish coffee with Jameson is $16.
Booking a celebration
Reserve on OpenTable or call 817-381-1157 and put the occasion in the notes. Guest reviews mention small touches from management on birthdays and anniversaries; those are at the restaurant’s discretion, so plan the evening as if nothing extra comes and be pleased if it does. Parties of 6 or more carry a 20% gratuity, composed entrées split at the table carry a $25 fee, and groups of 12 or more in the main room are presented one check. For the Boardroom or semi-private space, use the private dining request; replies take up to 48 hours and a food and beverage minimum is quoted with the proposal.
Dates to plan around
Mercury Chophouse is closed on Sundays, which affects several celebration dates. Valentine’s Day 2027 falls on a Sunday, so book Friday, February 12 or Saturday, February 13. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are always Sundays; celebrate on the Friday or Saturday before. Holiday hours are set each year and not published in advance, so call for Christmas week and New Year’s Eve. Ideas for proposals specifically are on the proposal dinner answer, and the celebrations guide covers the rest.
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 bring my own cake to Mercury Chophouse?
The restaurant does not publish an outside-dessert policy, so call 817-381-1157 before you arrive. The dessert list has two cakes, the Italian Cream Cake and the Strawberry Cake at $17 each, and a Chocolate Torte at $15 that is gluten free, which covers most tables without bringing one.
Does Mercury Chophouse do anything special for a birthday or anniversary?
Guests have mentioned small touches from management in their reviews, but they are at the restaurant's discretion and not promised. Note the occasion on your reservation. What you can count on is the ninth-floor view, live piano on select evenings and a quiet room where a toast carries.
Is there a private room for a family celebration of 15 people?
Yes. The Boardroom seats 8 to 20 at a single long table with a large screen and its own view of the district, and semi-private seating reaches 28. Parties of 10 or more meet a food and beverage minimum quoted in the proposal, and the room is presented one check.
Can we celebrate an anniversary on a Sunday at Mercury Chophouse?
No, the restaurant is closed on Sundays. Move the dinner to Saturday, when the room opens at 4 PM and serves until 10 PM, or to Friday, when it is open 11 AM to 10 PM. Sunday-date anniversaries are common enough that the Saturday before fills early.
What should we wear for a special occasion dinner there?
Business casual. Tasteful dresses or stylish separates for ladies; collared shirts and sports coats encouraged for gentlemen, though a jacket is not required. Unripped jeans are fine. Athletic wear, hoodies, baseball caps and flip-flops are not, and cowboy hats come off at the table.