The Candleroom offers an amazing atmosphere, great music, fantastic service, and an upscale…read morenightlife experience. Highly recommend for a fun night out in Dallas!

awesome music, large bar, safe place, manager very professional …read more We went there on a Saturday night and had fun. Various seating areas and bottle service available; over all we enjoyed the evening until closing !

This was my first time visiting Lone Star Park. I went on Dollar Day, so the place was definitely…read morebuzzing! There were a lot of people, but I was pleasantly surprised by how short the line was to get inside. Parking was plentiful and easy to find. Dollar Day was a great way to experience the park without spending a lot. They offered $1 hot dogs, beer, and sodas, making it easy to grab something while enjoying the races. I purchased a general admission ticket. With the large crowd, finding a place to sit was probably the biggest challenge. There was plenty of activity throughout the park but seating filled up quickly. I would recommend arriving early if having a good seat is important to you. The races themselves were well organized and exciting to watch. The horses appeared healthy and well cared for, and it was fun getting to see the races up close and experience the excitement of the track. The cashiers were incredibly welcoming and patient and actually took the time to explain how to place a bet.

Ok, My first time in Texas and first time at this track. May I preface by saying, my family are…read morehorse racing owners and breeders on the west coast. That being said, my expectations were a bit hit and miss here. But mostly a fantastic experience. I love that it's exquisitely beautiful and very clean. I love that staff is formally dressed to impress! Collared shirts and all, it allows the guest experience to feel better. The cream of the crop though is the trumpet guy. He was everywhere and making people feel really special, by playing and getting the crowd to sing, he's really magnificent. A stand out to all other tracks, as nobody has what he does! The aircon is fabulous, so you can feel comfortable the entire day! The food service stations were helpful and nice all great! Each employee has a specific job , so nobody will help you if it's outside their job we discovered, as in helping find seats, getting programs, where's the ice cream, where do we enter for premium parking? All questions we had a tough go of. I wish there were umbrellas out front for shade, I wish more tables and chairs ground level inside, I wish there was a pony station to pet the ponies? But no. Another surprising thing I saw was a pony rider, while waiting on the track, smoking a cigarette! One cinder flick in the air onto a horse or person is not safe at all. Am really shocked this is allowed. Totally loved the "car wash" to the side for the horses who just finished, what a treat to see and treat for the horses, people say they love it. Could be good for marketing! Speaking of which, in my week there, most locals where I went, grocery restaurants gas stations didn't know that track existed! It's a marketing thing but maybe big Texas track doesn't need the money, not sure. Houston has the very best marketing team. Perhaps get some pointers! Now, this is by far another best, the track announcer! He's really the best, he talks loud enough and slow and has the most kind and caring voice of all. Most track announcers act like they've had ten gallons of coffee, not this guy, he's like everyone's loving grandpa! He keeps everyone up to the minute, and we just happed to be there with the inclement weather closure and the race collision and he was cool as a cucumber! Another one of a kind. And then lastly, security. Top notch, they make sure you are accounted for with proper ID and all, it likely any horses here will be tampered with or stolen, fat chance! And the outriders, again top notch safety, they secured the loose horses that fell super quick, they are constantly on the lookout for safety, getting ponies in line organized for each race, for a guest it looks so well organized! Sorry such a long read, but loved it here and wanted to share and hope this helps others who wish to spend the day or more here, it's so so fun! A MUST DO WHILE IN DALLAS!

I first heard about Royal Affairs Ballroom through a friend who hosted her stepdaughter's…read morequinceañera there. I met with David in July 2024, and even though my wedding wasn't until April 2026, he made himself incredibly available throughout that entire time. Whether it was meeting in person, texting, or chatting over the phone, David was always there to answer the many questions that arose during our extensive wedding planning. He was so easy to work with, exceptionally thorough with information, and even provided great suggestions along the way. Additionally, Irene's Bakery--the bakery the venue partners with--was fantastic! The cake was delicious and delivered right on time. We also worked with DJ Ivan, who did an amazing job! He executed our timeline perfectly and played exactly the songs I had requested. On the day of the wedding, our reception went incredibly smoothly. The room was set up exactly according to the floor plan we had discussed. There was plenty of staff on hand, ensuring that both the head table and every guest table were well taken care of. Everyone was attentive and brought a wonderful, positive energy to the evening. As both the bride and the planner of my own wedding, I intentionally tried to keep things relatively simple--and even so, everything turned out absolutely beautifully. I didn't have to stress or worry about a single thing on our big day. I highly recommend Royal Affairs Ballroom for a wedding or any other milestone event. Thank you so much, David & Royal Affairs Ballroom!

If possible, I would recommend David and the Royal Affair Ballroom 200% to anyone planning a…read morewedding or other special event. We've had 2 weddings at this location and David and his staff were beyond stellar. From our first meetings, until the night of the event, David and the staff stayed in contact with us. We really never had to worry about anything. If we asked David for something special - example, daughter loves Dr. Pepper - it was there. I wish I had taken a picture of the Dr. Pepper bottles on the bar. Still makes me smile when I think about it. Our last wedding was on December 14, 2024. I was nervous about this time frame due to private parties and other weddings. With this date, and other special events happening at Royal Affairs, I was concerned with setup time as I, mother of the bride, was the setup team. David worked with the schedule of other parties, as well as our availability, and made it possible for us to setup before the wedding rehearsal. We got the much-needed rehearsal, and my daughter got a first look at the decorated venue. She was very VERY happy. The day of the event, everything was perfect when we walked in. We were able to get into the Ballroom early for dressing, pictures, etc. Timing was never an issue as, we spoke with David beforehand and he made everything come together for us. Both of our weddings were beyond special and we have David and the Royal Affairs Ballroom to thank. I HIGHLY recommend them. Thank you, David and Royal Affairs. Both of my kids had beautiful wedding and we can honestly say, you had a hand in this

You can not go wrong booking your event with Blue Mesa. They are the best at getting it set up,…read moreworking with you to make your event personal and professional. Their staff is on top of everything from beginning to end. Excellent customer service and attention to detail. The food is incredible and the room upstairs is perfect for all kinds of private events.

Can't recommend this venue enough. The space was perfect for 130 students and parents to enjoy…read moredinner and still allowed us enough room for a huge step and repeat at the entrance, a selfie station in the corner and a presentation/slideshow wall. Moreover, Ashton was a joy to work with! She was accessible, accommodating and communicative throughout the entire process and took every one of our ideas and made them into reality. Will most definitely book there again.

We absolutely LOVE working with River Ranch! What an incredible venue with an equally amazing team!…read moreFrom the beautiful atmosphere and authentic Texas charm to the outstanding hospitality, River Ranch truly has it all! As event planners, we work with venues all over DFW, and River Ranch is definitely one of our favorites! The property is absolutely stunning, the event spaces are fantastic, and the entire team goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to accommodate every need make our job so much easier! We recently had the pleasure of working with them for RoundUp for Autism, and once again, they reminded us why we love this venue so much! If you're looking for a beautiful, unique venue with true Texas hospitality and an exceptional team behind it, we cannot recommend River Ranch enough! We look forward to many more incredible events together! -- Copperhead Creative

I've been here for a few events and I love it! The food has been absolutely amazing every time, and…read moreI really love the TRUE Fort Worth feel this venue offers. There's always been a bar, and the drinks weren't horribly overpriced--definitely a plus. The space is huge, and the outdoor area is perfect for relaxing and taking in the stars. Great event venue! Add it to the Love List!

This hotel has a good location. I was here for a professional convention and it was a decent…read morewalking distance to many venues in the Art District (Meyerson Concert Hall, Winspear Opera House, First United Methodist Church, etc.). There are also some decent restaurants, fast food places, CVS, etc. nearby. There is also a DART station right around the corner, a 2 minute walk or less from the hotel front door. DART makes it easy and cheap to get around without a car. Only $6 for an all day pass. The hotel itself is very comfortable. Everything is well kept, nothing is run down. This is a higher end hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful. My room, a single king, was great. It had plenty of room, a couch, a 55" TV, desk, roomy closet, nice bathroom. It has a fridge but no in-room microwave. There is one down by the front desk available 24/7. There is a hair dryer and hair shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers in the shower. it has nice cubby spaces in the lobby to gather as friends. Very nice. I would stay here again. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

Came for a work conference and the location has everything we required. They boast restaurants and…read morecan ensure snacks lunch etc are provided for whatever the conference requires.

Incredible facility! We rented a large seminar room for our team's all day strategic retreat. The…read moremanager was incredibly easy to work with and went above and beyond to make our experience good. We had a photographer come in for headshots and pretty much had the run of the facility. We also did a guacamole making competition as a team build activity. She let our facilitator come in the evening before to do set up. Tech was good, the space worked for our needs and all in all we loved it. One cool additional feature they could add sometime in the future would be an ice machine and a filtered water spigot at the sink. These are small things that would only elevate the space even more.

The Richardson Chamber of Commerce holds a weekly network meeting on Wednesday mornings at The…read moreDrawing Board. The facility accommodates a variety of meetings, get togethers, and workspace needs. We set up tables and chairs in a U-shape, lowered the screen, projected a slide show, had a presentation and a network meeting. There was a separate kitchen area where people could get coffee or water. Someone brought bagels, but it looked like you could do more in the kitchen space should you want to. There were a variety of tables and chairs grouped together throughout the facility creating unique rooms such as a cafe, bar, lounge, and general workspace. If you needed an office or conference room, you could certainly hold it here. I have no idea what the price is for the space. It seems they are missing out on an opportunity to get this information to people visiting. It seems like they should have a large price board advertising this or at the very least require groups meeting here to mention this. In all fairness, they did have a reception area at the front that ai breezed past because it was so early. No one was staffing the area at 7am. This place had a very casual, playful, and informal feel to it. I could imagine renting it out for other group meetings and events. They seem to have all of the basics covered.

The Eisemann Center is a class act venue! I have been here for various events and performances…read more(Menopause the Musical, Beatles Tribute concert and other musical events during Wildflower festival) over the years and it is always a 5 star venue. This visit was to attend the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, "Stars of The Future" in the Hill Performance Hall. Everyone was so cheerful and welcoming- from the debutante greeters at the front door, to the ticket taker at the aisle entrances. We had great seats up in the mezzanine level. The acoustics are excellent, especially for a symphony! There is a covered parking garage located right next to the venue, as well as some street parking and valet parking available. The grounds are well lit, the facility and the restrooms are very clean and the seats are very comfortable. There is usually a beautiful fountain out in front, but it is currently closed due to nearby construction. A variety of concessions and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available in the lobby. There is a beautiful art gallery upstairs that spotlights various artists on a rotating schedule. If your special event takes you to the Eisemann Center, you can be assured that you will enjoy this venue!

If you live in the City of Richardson or the surrounding area, the Eisemann Performing Arts Center…read moreis a nice mid-size venue to see a wide range of culturally unique shows you won't find elsewhere in the DFW metroplex. Personally, I have only paid to see less than a handful of shows here over a decade of living here because content, while somewhat intriguing, is at a price point I'm still not willing to pay for. They tend to bring a lot of tribute bands, which I am not a fan of. This year they have a lot of jazz and brass bands which I wouldn't mind seeing, I'm just not willing to pay more than $60 especially when I have competing activities and entertainment. Shows I have seen here include the author of "Catch Me If You Can". There was a Leonardo deCaprio movie about it. It was really well done because it discussed scams that are prevalent. The AARP sponsored that event. My local NPR station KERA sponsored Bill Gates to speak about his recent book/memoire. Mark Cuban interviewed him. That was also very interesting. Other shows I've paid for include Ballet Folklorico de Mexico and the local Richardson Symphony. Both were great. I recently started volunteering here as an usher/ticket taker. I also volunteer in the administration office on occasion. As an usher, you are expected to stay inside of the venue during the show to help guests to their seats, prevent show disruptions, and assist with emergencies. This also means you might get to see some shows. The most popular shows get booked immediately by the volunteer old-timers who have been doing this for a long time. Starting out, you are more likely to see a show entirely performed in Hindi or body building competition. Both can be mind-numbingly boring, especially if you don't understand Hindi or after watching the first 5 minutes of young women placing themselves in demeaning butt-clenching poses with legs spread apart in a skimpy bikini while on heels. You aren't allowed to use your cell phone and it is too dark to read a book, so expect to day dream for a few hours until your shift is over. The good news about volunteering here is that you get to pick your schedule. You select the shows you are available to attend. Most are on the weekend evenings, but there are a few events that happen during the workdays. You will be expected to wear black pants and a white collar button down tucked in. They supply the vest, the name badge, light, and walkie-talkie. They also provide very thorough training. Learning the venue layout takes time, but you are paired with an experienced volunteer that helps you through it all. The Eisemann Center is a public building, and open Monday-Friday from 9-5. You can come work in their beautiful lobby. It is well lit, has A/C, and free WiFi is provided by the city. The sensory chairs wrap you in a cocoon so you can easily focus on your work. Unfortunately the tables aren't ergonomically designed for laptop work, but it is nice to know you can hangout here for free if you need to do a quick meeting.

Very nice hotel, door man at all hours of the night to open your door and carry your luggage up to…read moreyour room. Clean, quiet, city views and easy connection to the TV . Nice to see some of the tech, like a rechargeable tv remote. Foam pillows upon request. Nice stay, twice!

We're going to keep it honest…read more I grabbed a day pass for the pool, and overall it was a cool experience. The pool area on the 4th floor has a great vibe. I didn't get in because I wasn't sure whether it was a saltwater pool, but I still enjoyed relaxing and meeting some new people. The scenery is beautiful, and there was a nice breeze on this Monday. They also have happy hour specials from 4-8 PM, which is a plus. The guacamole was really good, but the cocktail was pretty basic. With Texas summers being as hot as they are, I'd love to see more fresh, hydrating juices used in the drinks to make them feel a little more elevated. The service was good, and the staff was friendly. I'd definitely come back...mainly for the atmosphere, the views, and a relaxing afternoon.

Picked up a to go order today (too busy to actually eat in restaurant)…read more Food was great- I really wish they would share the reside of the Pecan Crusted Lemon Chicken....hint hint here guys I was inside for a short time to grab the food, place is clean and everyone I talked to was polite and friendly. Definitely worth a visit

$14 for this garbage. But what do they care. And we had to ask for the bacon that they missed…read morewhen it first came.