THE RITZ-CARLTON, DALLAS

2121 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone:  +1 (214) 922-0200   •  Map & Directions
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Culinary Arts



Heighten your celebration with a gourmet delights by The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. Our culinary team specializes in creating masterful presentations that captivate guests’ palates and imaginations.

Allow our chefs to design a custom menu for you based on your personal style, family favorites, exquisite themes, or ethnic traditions. 

Culinary Team



Let our culinary team create a luncheon in your honor. A small sample of our menu items include:

  • Tortilla soup with chicken, avocado and aged white cheddar
  • Limestone lettuce with peekytoe crab, heart of palm and pink peppercorn
  • Open faced “crab & asparagus” pasta salad with beech mushroom and garlic aioli
  • “Shrimp & grits” - rosemary-marinated gulf shrimp with creamy cheddar cheese grits, fried onions
  • Mushroom-stuffed chicken breast with fig couscous, English pea and morel sauce
  • Crispy sea bass with ricotta gnocchi, brussels sprouts, grapefruit and foie gras butter
Enjoy a fine array of culinary treats to tempt the palate. Our collection of reception menus will enhance your event and satisfy even the most sophisticated appetite. A small sample of our menu items include:

International and domestic cheese station
Chef’s selection of cheeses from around the world
Semi-soft, aged and infused
Fresh grapes
Display of English crackers and artisan breads

Mediterranean station
Hummus, babaganoush, pita bread, cucumber salad, stuffed grape leaves, calabrese salad and assorted olives

Fresh fruit display
An elaborate display of fresh seasonal fruits and whole strawberries
Accompanied by biscotti, whipped cream and chocolate fondue
Dinner for your wedding reception is orchestrated the same as an evening in a fine restaurant. Chefs oversee every dinner plate to ensure it is exquisitely presented, while seasoned banquet captains and professional servers ensure impeccably timed, synchronized service to each guest. A small sample of our menu items include:

  • Scallop crudo with heart of palm, passion fruit and avocado
  • Marinated ahi tuna with artichoke and lentil vinaigrette
  • Mediterranean sea bass with braised baby artichokes and Serrano ham in red wine sauce
  • Shallot-crusted filet mignon with smoked cheddar potato gratin, grilled scallions and watercress
  • Onion and bacon-crusted beef filet with main lobster perogies, creamed corn and red wine demi-glace
  • Jumbo prawn and pork cheek, fennel cream and baby beets
Each wedding cake is as individual as the bride and groom selecting it. Take the opportunity to make yours a reflection of your personal style. We offer an extensive selection of icings, cake flavors, and fillings and would be pleased to arrange for a consultation to customize your wedding cake.

Sample Wedding Cakes Include:
Vanilla chiffon (wedding cake sponge)
Chocolate chiffon
Lemon chiffon
Hazelnut chiffon
Graham cake
Spiced cake
Carrot cake
Red velvet

Sample Wedding Fillings Include:
Tahitian vanilla butter cream
Philadelphia cream cheese icing
Mascarpone mousse
Strawberry cheesecake
Citrus buttercream
Valrhona ganache
Keylime custard
Raspberry mousse
Strawberry mousse
Caramel mousse
Lemon mousse
Lemon curd
Vanilla bavarian with fresh berries
Wish the bridal couple a fond farewell. A sample brunch menu from our culinary team is as follows:

  • Freshly-squeezed fruit juices
  • Fresh seasonal fruit and berries
  • Assorted house-made seasonal fruit yogurts
  • Assorted breakfast pastries, croissants, muffins, danishes and bagels
  • Heart healthy oatmeal served with raisins, almonds, cinnamon, brown sugar and fresh berries
  • House-smoked salmon, capers, tomatoes, onions, cured meats and violet mustard
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Eggs benedict
  • White cheddar grits
  • Nueske’s bacon and leek quiche
  • Applewood smoked bacon and country link sausage
  • Texas cheese inspiration
  • Caramelized onion hash browns
  • Brioche French toast with Vermont maple syrup
Ritz-Carlton Royalty:
Selection of Six Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres
Four Course Dinner Menu with Lamb Entree
Custom Design Wedding Cake by The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
*upgrade fees may apply if cake design is altered
Five Hour Premium Bar Package – Includes One Wine Pour at Dinner
Sparkling Wine pour for Toast with Wedding Cake
“After Glow” Party with Signature Short Rib Sliders, Truffle French Fries and Mini Milkshake Shooters

Southern Chic:
Selection of Three Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres
Buffet Reception Menu or Three Course Dinner with Fish or Beef Entree
Custom Design Wedding Cake by The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
*upgrade fees may apply if cake design is altered
Four Hour Select Brand Bar Package – Includes One Wine Pour at Dinner
Sparkling Wine pour for Toast with Wedding Cake
Turndown and In-Room Breakfast for Two

Texas Traditions:
Selection of Four Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres
Two Course Dinner with Soup & Salad Duo, Beef Filet and Custom Design Wedding Cake by The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
*upgrade fees may apply if cake design is altered
Four Hour Bar Package of House Wines, Sparkling Wine & Assorted Beers – Includes One Wine Pour at Dinner
Sparkling Wine pour for Toast with Wedding Cake
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