Thanksgiving in Dallas

[greenbean.sixpack]

Anyone attended a Dallas Thanksgiving Game? Looking for suggestions for Thanksgiving Dinner after the 3:30 game. Staying nearby in Arlington.

 

[Jeffreauxdawg]

After the game? It will take you an hour to get away from the stadium, so 7:30 in Arlington on Thanksgiving, you are Waffle Housing it if you are not careful. Most places will probably close early, so you won't have time to get to Dallas or Ft Worth where you might find some good restaurants open. Maybe an idea to go eat good food early and eat whatever you can after the game.

Look up Texas Live, it's a restaurant/entertainment venue next to the Rangers Stadium and within walking distance of AT&T Stadium. I am not sure if it's open, that day, but Lockhart Smokehouse is pretty good at their other locations. The blue cheese coleslaw and brisket deviled eggs will keep you from missing the big spread back home a little. BBQ is pretty damn good too.

If Mutt doesn't chime in, hit him up. I think he's in that part of town and may have a greasy spoon for you.

 

[TaleofTwoDogs]

JoeLee's right, you better plan on eating before the game if you can. Most restaurant will close around 8pm or so, not enough time to get from the stadium to a restaurant. In Arlington,
Humperdink's and Mimi's Cafe is serving Thanksgiving meals and they are about 10-15 minutes from the stadium. Check this link for some options: https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/restaurants/article220041185.html

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

Great info. Thanks!

 

[eckie1]

Texas Live is probably your best option if they are open....

Great info. Thanks!

I checked their site and see no indication that they won’t be open. They have a several good options for food and drink.

If Humperdink’s is open, that’s a good suggestion as well. You could feasibly walk, and they have a huge beer/food menu.

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

I checked their site and see no indication that they won’t be open. They have a several good options for food and drink.

If Humperdink’s is open, that’s a good suggestion as well. You could feasibly walk, and they have a huge beer/food menu.

Humperdinks looks like a good and reasonably priced option.

 

[Dawgs'n'Grizz]

Hotel

Anyone attended a Dallas Thanksgiving Game? Looking for suggestions for Thanksgiving Dinner after the 3:30 game. Staying nearby in Arlington.

We have been before. Got back to the hotel in time to catch most of the Egg Bowl and eat a Thanksgiving feast at the hotel restaurant.

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

Just discovered there is a Cracker Barrel near of our Hotel, may do that for the pre-game meal.

Thoughts on transportation to the game, there are five of us and the hotel shuttle is $20 each roundtrip. Do the shuttle, try an Uber XL or try to park near the stadium (our hotel is 4 miles away)?

Any suggestion on activities for Friday?

Thanks for all the advice, the family is more excited about this trip than going to Disney.

 

[Jeffreauxdawg]

Just discovered there is a Cracker Barrel near of our Hotel, may do that for the pre-game meal.

Thoughts on transportation to the game, there are five of us and the hotel shuttle is $20 each roundtrip. Do the shuttle, try an Uber XL or try to park near the stadium (our hotel is 4 miles away)?

Any suggestion on activities for Friday?

Thanks for all the advice, the family is more excited about this trip than going to Disney.

How old are the kids? Did you drive or fly?

 

[Dawgfan61]

Free advice as I have a friend who is a part time uber driver and I attended a Cowboys game during Dak's rookie season. We got an uber from the hotel before the game then got his information 98% of the drivers have a card if you just ask and made a cash deal for after the game $30 would be fair if your hotel is close to meet and had them take us back to the hotel after the game. That way you avoid the HUGE surge charges after the game.

 

[HotMop]

Splurge for the family and get a round of nachos with extra jalapenos at the game!

 

[dorndawg]

Individual or piled?**

 

[HotMop]

Individual or piled?**

It's a special occasion, get both.

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

How old are the kids? Did you drive or fly?[/QUOTE

All over age 12, driving from Jackson.

 

[BogeyGolfer.sixpack]

Anyone attended a Dallas Thanksgiving Game? Looking for suggestions for Thanksgiving Dinner after the 3:30 game. Staying nearby in Arlington.

We've been Cowboys fans for years ( pre-Dak).....Google Enchant Christmas Arlington, they set it up behind the Sheraton Hotel and it's within walking distance of the stadium and a must for the family. They have vendors and it's very affordable, the kids will love it too. Depending on where you are staying it is worth the short drive up to Grapevine and visit the Gaylord Texan for Lone-star Christmas. They have activities for adults and kids as well. Y'all will enjoy it, google Lone-Star Christmas Texas Gaylord Resort. I see many are referring Humper-Dinks for dinner, just know that this is a restaurant/bar. It's our go-to prior to and after the game but not so sure about Thanksgiving dinner...Probably will be ok though. Jerry's world is great and be sure an go early to the game because there is a lot of activities inside and outside of the stadium once you pass through the gates. PM for more information. We typical go to two games a year.....One more suggestion, hit up Mariano's Hacienda's for authentic Mexican food, it's within a couple of miles of the stadium as well. The claim it is the first establishment to serve the frozen margarita...the food is fantastic, and it's kid friendly as well.....

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

Great suggestions. We will probably do the Enchanted Christmas on Friday (weather dependent). I see last year it got some poor reviews for being on gravel, but this year it will be inside the stadium. We are looking forward to it.

Any other dinner suggestions for Friday night? Have you done the Medieval Times Dinner Theater?

I would like to see Dealy Plaza also, have you done the museum or a tour?

 

[BogeyGolfer.sixpack]

Sorry, just now seeing this, yes we've done the dealy plaza tour/museum it is worth it. Also, if it is open the Zoo in Fort Worth and the Zoo in downtown Dallas are fantastic.