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

UCHI

About Uchi

A delicate balance of elevated food and impeccable service, Uchi offers non‐traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and a seasonal omakase.

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.

Monarch

About Monarch

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