Del Frisco's Grille
The Shops at Legacy, Plano
Restaurant in Plano, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
For 2026 Plano celebration planning, Del Frisco's Grille is a practical pick when the table wants a polished dinner with the drinks program in the foreground. Its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence gives wine-minded guests a concrete reason to choose it; cross-shop Truluck's for seafood, Bob's Steak & Chop House or The Capital Grille for a more classic steakhouse mood.
About Del Frisco's Grille
In Plano’s special-occasion dining set, book Del Frisco's Grille when the night needs a polished, adult room and a drinks-led dinner rather than a casual drop-in. The clearest yes is a date, client meal, or family celebration where ordering wine is part of the plan. The clearest no is a diner hunting for a chef-specific menu, an intimate counter, or a low-commitment weeknight bite.
A celebration choice when the bottle is part of the brief
The case here is not novelty; it is a low-friction setting for a planned Plano dinner. That matters for mixed groups. One guest may care about wine, another about a familiar dining format, another about a room that can handle a business or family occasion without feeling experimental. This is the kind of decision where reliability beats discovery.
The drinks angle should drive the booking. If the table wants dinner first and drinks to support it, this is a stronger match than a bar-first plan. If cocktails are the entire reason for the outing, pair dinner here with a separate bar stop or cross-shop a bar-led venue in Plano instead.
Where it sits against Plano alternatives
Plano has several celebration lanes, the choice should be brief-driven. Truluck's is the seafood cross-shop, Bob's Steak & Chop House and The Capital Grille lean more classic steakhouse, Seasons 52 works for lighter group dining, Jashan is the sharper pick when the table wants a more cuisine-specific dinner. This venue sits between those poles: more occasion-ready than a casual choice, less narrowly defined than a steakhouse-only plan.
For 2026 planning, use it when the group wants one reservation that can cover dinner, wine, a celebratory mood without asking guests to commit to a tasting-menu format. Skip it when the meal needs a clearly named chef, a small-room feel, or a destination cocktail bar as the main event.
Planning details
- Location
- 7200 Bishop Rd Ste D9, Plano, TX 75024
- Website
- delfriscosgrille.com/location/del-friscos-grille-plano-tx
- Phone
- (469) 661-8012
Venue details
Ambiance
An upscale, stylish bar-and-grille atmosphere with a lively patio setting and a modern, polished feel; the venue is described as a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, with an al fresco dining perch at The Shops at Legacy.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Cheesesteak Eggrolls
- Ahi Tacos
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- Braised Short Rib
- Filet Mignon
- Grille Cheeseburger
Planning details
Location
7200 Bishop Rd Ste D9, Plano, TX 75024 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
If the group wants seafood to lead the night, choose Truluck's instead. If the group wants a more classic steakhouse celebration, choose Bob's Steak & Chop House; it is the cleaner cross-shop for that mood.
Restaurant context
How It Compares in Plano
Choose Del Frisco's Grille over Seasons 52 when the drink side matters and the night needs more celebration weight. Seasons 52 is the easier call for lighter dining and value-conscious groups; this is the better fit when the table wants a more polished dinner and a wine signal.
Against Truluck's, Bob's Steak & Chop House, The Capital Grille, the decision is about the brief. Truluck's is the seafood cross-shop, Bob's and The Capital Grille read more classic steakhouse, while Del Frisco's Grille works when the group wants the steakhouse-adjacent feel without going all-in on that lane. Booking difficulty is easy here, so it can be a practical fallback when the more formal rooms are tighter.
Jashan is the better contrast pick when the group wants a more cuisine-specific meal rather than a polished grill-style dinner. For ambiance, this is the safer celebration choice; for novelty and a sharper culinary direction, cross-shop Jashan first.
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Plano comparison: drinks, occasion, fallback logic
Use Del Frisco's Grille when wine is part of the reason for the meal and the group wants a polished, planned dinner. Truluck's is the seafood alternative, Bob's Steak & Chop House and The Capital Grille are the more classic steakhouse choices, Seasons 52 is the value-minded lighter option, Jashan is the change-of-pace pick for a more cuisine-specific night.
| Venue | Choose it when | Tradeoff | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Frisco's Grille | Wine and a polished celebration are the priority. | Less specialized than a seafood or classic steakhouse booking. | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Truluck's | The group wants seafood to define the meal. | Less flexible for a general drinks-led dinner. | No published awards |
| Bob's Steak & Chop House | The brief is a classic steakhouse occasion. | More narrowly steakhouse-coded. | No published awards |
| The Capital Grille | The meal is corporate, formal, or steakhouse-driven. | Less useful if the group wants a softer grill format. | No published awards |
| Seasons 52 | The group wants lighter dining and easier value logic. | Less celebration weight. | No published awards |
| Jashan | The table wants a more cuisine-specific change of pace. | Less of a wine-led American-grill choice. | No published awards |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Del Frisco's Grille?
For a Friday or Saturday dinner, plan a few days ahead; the 11 AM–10 PM weekend hours make it a common choice for dinner plans. Earlier in the week, same-day seating is more realistic at the Plano location on 7200 Bishop Rd Ste D9. The wine list matters here, so prime dinner slots are the ones to secure first.
Can Del Frisco's Grille accommodate groups?
Yes, it works well for mixed groups because the format is broad and the setting is built for an easier-planning dinner in Plano. Parties should still book ahead, especially if the group wants a Friday or Saturday evening slot during the 11 AM–10 PM window. For a more formal steakhouse feel, Bob's Steak & Chop House is the cleaner swap; for a lighter group dinner, Seasons 52 is easier to manage.
What should I wear to Del Frisco's Grille?
Aim for polished casual rather than formal, since this is a grille format in Plano rather than a white-tablecloth room. Jeans can work if they are clean and paired with a sharper top, especially for dinner at 7200 Bishop Rd Ste D9. If you are coming straight from work, that level of dress is enough.
Is Del Frisco's Grille good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion is about an easy, wine-forward dinner rather than a high-drama celebration. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) gives it more weight than a standard chain dinner stop, that helps when the bottle matters. For a more formal celebration, The Capital Grille is the sharper comparison; for seafood-led events, Truluck's is the better fit.
What are alternatives to Del Frisco's Grille in Plano?
Pick The Capital Grille or Bob's Steak & Chop House if you want a more classic steakhouse frame, Truluck's if seafood is the main draw, Seasons 52 for a lighter meal, Jashan if you want a different cuisine entirely. Del Frisco's Grille is the middle-ground choice when the group wants Plano convenience and a wine-friendly dinner. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) is the main credential that keeps it in the conversation.
Is lunch or dinner better at Del Frisco's Grille?
Dinner is the stronger choice, especially Friday and Saturday when the restaurant runs until 10 PM and the wine program matters more. Lunch is the practical fallback if the goal is a faster Plano meeting or a lower-commitment meal at 7200 Bishop Rd Ste D9. If the occasion is more serious, dinner makes the award and the setting feel more relevant.
