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Amid the isolation of working from home, supper clubs have become a common way to socialize (and eat). The clubs became popular in the 1930s, not just providing dinner, but an entire night of entertainment. Today, supper clubs are more underground, if-you-know-you-know experiences where you chat with other patrons.
The clubs could stem from an already established restaurant or operate in a pop-up capacity, offering set menus with multiple courses.
The image of supper clubs has always been upscale, but today, that doesn’t always mean pricey. As this intimate dining experience has a resurgence around the country, dinners can vary in price, making them more accessible to anyone who wants to try them. Let’s lift the veil on these extraordinary culinary events.
Boxwood Supper Club
Boxwood Hospitality group owns some of your favorite event spaces in DFW. They further showcase their services with a monthly supper club crafted by Dallas-native, chef Justo Blanco.
They start with a tasting plate of appetizers that compliment the impending meal, and then go into multiple courses and house-made cocktails. Oh, and on top of all that, they also routinely feature live jazz music. Check here for upcoming dinners.
McKinney Supper Club
The McKinney Supper Club is hosted at Hamm’s Meat + Market in downtown McKinney. Dinner takes place once a month and offers seven courses and a wine pairing. Hamm’s is a family-run butcher shop that turned some of its shop space into a dining room that seats 13 people. Since Hamm’s is all about the meat, the McKinney Supper Club menu focuses on butchery and gourmet cuisine.
On the first of each month, the date of that month’s supper club is released. Sign up for free to get on the list for next month. There are also two other tiers to this club that include monthly butcher boxes and discounts. Check out their Instagram for a sneak peek of what they’re cookin.’
Drai’s Supper Club
Live music, expertly crafted cocktails, and world-class food bring a modern supper club experience to DFW. You may recognize the name Drai’s from the epic Las Vegas parties, and yes, it is the same brand. Their nightclub and beach club are two popular ways to party in Vegas, attracting celebrity guests nearly every night. Now they’re trying their hand outside of the party capital. Drai’s Dallas is brand new and membership-only. Apply here.
Magdalena’s
Created by chef Juan Rodriguez, Magdalena’s is a catering and event space inspired by upscale Mexican cuisine, as well as food from across the globe. It’s named after the chef’s grandmother, who was big on creating community through food, so their supper club aims to do just that.
Twice a month, with an option for Saturday or Sunday, Magdalena’s serves a four-course menu for about $75 at their space in Fort Worth, right off Main Street. If brunch is more your thing, Magdalena’s also has a brunch club for $55 a person. Check out their Instagram or TikTok for yummy photos from their supper club and other special events.
Fond A.D. – Underground Dinners
You might remember the name Jennie Kelley. Her last supper club, Frank, was called one of the hardest reservations to get by the Chicago Tribune. Well, years after that underground supper club closed, she and fellow chef Brandon Moore are back with an A.D. or after dark version of their restaurant Fond. You can expect meals centered around local and seasonal ingredients, with no dish repeated. Get a reservation to their restaurant here, but you’ll have to join their email list and watch their Instagram account for updates on when the next Fond A.D. dinner is taking reservations.
The Supper Club -Dallas
The Supper Club is a members-only club with chapters all over the world. Dallas is their latest venture, and the first dinner should be hitting the table soon. To join, you must apply and pick a tier level, the lowest sitting at $2,000 for any four multi-course dinners or special events throughout the United States. The events are decadent and take place in gorgeous venues where dress codes range from formal to costume. Sign up to get notifications about Dallas’ first events here.
