Dallas’ 8 Best Holiday Tea Services — From The Nutcracker-Themed to Storied Mansion Experiences

The most iconic Dallas holiday tea each year is at this French restaurant at The Adolphus hotel. For $80 per adult (and $35 for kids), the three-course menu comes with savory indulgences, scones, and pastries, two artisan tea pairings from Zatki, a complimentary glass of champagne or non-alcoholic offering, and discounted day valet parking.

Reservations are now open for bookings beginning on November 5 through January 5.

This charming Bishop Arts District spot is located in a small yellow house. It’s family-owned and serves afternoon tea all year round. But, we’d have to say that tea during the holidays is the most magical. For $75 per adult, the experience includes three pots of tea of your choice and six courses of bites.

From November 11 through January 3, book a spot either at 11 am or 2 pm for the Dallas Arboterum’s holiday tea. For $72 per person for indoor seating or $65 per person outdoors, the menu features soup, an entree choice, and dessert. There are also scones served with jam and cream and three tea options.

Christmas Tea at this iconic East Dallas mansion takes place from December 4 through 8, and December 11 through 15 at noon daily. For $75 per person, you’ll enjoy savory bites, scones, sweets, tea, and champagne. You can also add on a Mansion Tour (December 7 and 8 only) for another $25.

Book your table now for the recently revamped Mirador’s holiday tea. Atop Forty Five Ten in downtown Dallas, you’ll enjoy a modern take on afternoon tea with a three-course, dim sum-inspired menu of bites and Mariage Frères tea pairings, cocktail flights, caviar service, Autumn sweets, champagne, and penthouse views.

The new menu launches on November 2.

This local bakery has been serving up stellar cookies and cakes since 2003. It recently moved to Lakewood where it hosts afternoon tea year-round. The holiday tea will begin on November 21 and run through December 21. It’s $70 per person and features two curated teas as well as holiday themed sandwiches and desserts. And if you prefer to have Holiday Tea packaged to-go, the bakery and tea room offers “Afternoon Tea for Home” to-go available for purchase online.

This classy Uptown hotel will host its annual Nutcracker Holiday Tea starting December 7. It will take place every Saturday and Sunday at noon and 1 pm. For $120 per adult ($50 for kids), the experience includes savory bites like cranberry-stuffed turkey roulade, sweets such as peppermint Christmas tree macarons, hot chocolate truffle pops, and more. There will also be live music and adults can add on champagne for an additional $40.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is hosting Holiday Tea at its signature restaurant, Fearing’s, beginning on November 30. Guests can make reservations between 11:30 am and 1:45 pm on Saturdays and Sundays through December 22. For $129 per adult (and $39 for kids), diners can expect seasonal savory offerings paired with sweets.