Luxury Dining in Texas for a True Bon Vivant

When you’re seeking this taste of luxury, make sure you’re seen at these extraordinary luxury dining establishments found in Texas. We've highlighting two of the most exclusive places to go, where we unlock the secrets to those that live an echelon above the rest. So let's look at where the glitterati eat in when they want to be seen in Texas.

The French have set the standard, but the Texans are following it head first into the epicurean world. A world where only the most elite flock, a refined place of privilege that can best be described as ‘bon vivant.’

If you’re a bon vivant yourself, you’re among this exclusive club, privy to the exceptional food and drink you enjoy. That silver spoon was born into your mouth for a reason. Use it wisely on your journey to discovering the ultimate fine dining experiences Texas has to offer.

When you’re seeking this taste of luxury, make sure you’re seen at these extraordinary luxury dining establishments found in Texas.

Carte Blanche: Dallas

Carte Blanche: Dallas | @carteblanchedallas

Gather around, fellow gourmands, because once everyone learns about Carte Blanche, they’ll be there before you. Ranking among the top tiers, it is still more of a little-known secret, a place where the rich and famous often come to dine. As the name suggests, it is a dream come true for those seeking that hidden gem of an experience with exquisite tasting menus that change daily.

Hungry for more? Of course you are, and those courses themselves will certainly present themselves in as many as 12 ways. Lighter appetites can select an option for 5 courses, each presented with refined precision and aplomb through modernly French fare aptly accentuated with American touches. That can only be the work of Chef Casey LaRue, the man behind the menu. His secret in devising such astounding creations is through the use of fresh and seasonal ingredients.

By day, Carte Blanche disguises itself as a bakery where you can snag some of the most sublime baked goods in the city. But by night, the mood is one of seductive beckoning with tasting dishes like venison tartar served with horseradish, sunchoke chips, and herbs; Texas wild boar with golden beets, ground cherry, and mustard seed jus; and foie gras mousse with pear jam, roasted fig, and a cultured butter croissant.

Otoko: Austin

Otoko: Austin | @otokoaustin

Now jet over to Austin for a completely different vibe that calls a bon vivant with the siren song of exotic cuisine. Otoko, located in Austin on South Congress Avenue, is perhaps the most exclusive experience you can find in a city swarming with restaurant options.

What makes it so divine is that Otoko only seats 12 people at a time. Tickets by way of advanced purchase are required for your entry in this posh place that takes you through multi-course chef selections by none other than Chef Yoshi Okai.

The omakase dishes of traditional Tokyo-style sushi along with colorful Kyoto-style kaiseki are presented with such flourish and divinity, it’s almost a shame to move anything from your plate and into your mouth.

Oh, but you will, for only the truly refined among us can brag about this fine dining venue. Awarded Best New Chef by Food and Wine Magazine in 2017, Chef Okai has created an incredible fan base for his spectacular cuisine. It’s perhaps the closest you can get to Japan without calling your private jet to whisk you away. Intimate, exotic, touching on the finest details, Otoko truly caresses all of the senses with impeccable precision.

Whether in Dallas or Austin, it’s apparent you will have a gastronomic experience that others will envy. See you next time fellow #bonvivants!