Seafood Challenge

A Competition Between Elite Seafood-Centric Restaurants

A SPECIAL EVENT FOR VIP TICKET HOLDERS Presented By Buckhead

Delectable Seafood Showdown

Dive into an exclusive competition featuring some of the finest seafood-focused restaurants, crafted just for VIP guests! From sushi to cioppino, this premium tasting experience will dazzle your palate as you cast your vote for the best. With only 300 VIP spots available, you’ll enjoy early access at 5:30 PM—an hour and a half before general admission—to savor these extraordinary creations alongside this year’s steak entries.

VIP Lounge & Exclusive Perks

Step into the ultimate VIP experience at RARE Dallas 2025, happening May 15th at Levy Plaza. Relax in a spacious lounge while enjoying exclusive creative cocktails and live chef demos. Expect a blend of comfort, entertainment, and surprises designed to elevate your evening.

Reserve Your VIP Experience

VIP tickets for RARE Dallas 2025 are $275 and extremely limited! Don’t miss your chance to indulge in this premium experience—secure your tickets now before they sell out! VIP entry begins at 5:30 PM.

2025 VIP Competitors

Kessaku

About Kessaku

Perched atop the 50th floor of The National, Kessaku emerges as a refined sake-cocktail and sushi lounge, captivating patrons with an opulent array of handcrafted cocktails that transcend the ordinary all while enjoying 360-degree cityscape views.

Kona Grill

About Kona Grill

Kona Grill restaurant offers an experience unrivaled in Dallas. The unique combination of upscale American food freshly prepared in a scratch kitchen, award-winning sushi and modern bar provides an innovative restaurant concept. Come for lunch, dinner, or one of Dallas’ best happy hours! We’re located at NorthPark Center – one of the most prestigious shopping destinations in the Southwest! We are located on the first floor of the North side of the center, between Macy’s and Nordstrom off of Park Lane.

Little Daisy

About Little Daisy

Little Daisy is a Franco-American bistro located in the heart of Dallas, driven to be a communal gathering place where the core is bound by cuisine. Menu notes point to the comfort food of both France & USA, creating a fusion between the best of both countries.

Monarch

About Monarch

Monarch is a wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant serving handmade pastas, steaks and fresh seafood.

Truluck's

About Truluck's

Located in the vibrant Uptown neighborhood at the corner of Maple and McKinney Avenues, Truluck’s Dallas sits just north of downtown, blocks from the Museum District and American Airlines Center, and a short drive from Love Field. Truluck’s is committed to serving the freshest seafood available, and creating memorable moments nightly for their guests.