The provided source material details a variety of Halloween-themed dining promotions and food deals available in the Dallas area during the 2017 season. These offers range from complimentary items for children in costume to special prix-fixe dinners and themed beverages. The data highlights participation from national restaurant chains as well as local Dallas establishments, providing options for families, adults, and groups looking to celebrate the holiday with food and drink specials.
National Chain Promotions
Several national restaurant chains offered specific Halloween promotions in 2017, focusing on rewarding customers who visited their locations in costume or utilized their rewards programs.
Fazoli’s
Fazoli’s provided a promotion specifically for children. According to the source, the restaurant chain offered a free children’s meal to kids who came inside to eat while dressed in a costume. This offer was valid on Halloween day.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme offered a complimentary doughnut to customers who visited a location in costume on Halloween. The source identifies this as a free Halloween doughnut.
Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company utilized its rewards program to distribute a promotion for Halloween 2017. Members of the Noodles & Company Rewards program received a "Buy One Get One 50% Off" offer in their account. This deal was applicable to regular-sized entrees and was valid through November 2, 2017.
Papa Murphy’s
Papa Murphy’s featured a seasonal menu item for the holiday. The source notes that the chain offered its Jack-O’-Lantern Pizza as a Halloween favorite.
QuikTrip
QuikTrip (QT) offered a freebie for trick-or-treaters. The stores gave away a free vanilla cone to children ages 12 and under on Halloween. To receive the free cone, children were required to be dressed in costume and trick-or-treat inside any QT location. The offer was available starting at 4:00 p.m. until QT Kitchens locations closed on Halloween.
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s offered a deal for families on Halloween 2017. Customers who ordered an adult combo meal received a free kid’s combo meal. This deal was restricted to Raising Cane’s Rewards members.
Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In was noted as a destination for "goblins" on Halloween, though the specific details of the 2017 promotion were not fully detailed in the provided text.
Local Dallas Dining Events
In addition to national chain offers, the Dallas area hosted several local restaurants and venues offering special Halloween dining experiences and events in 2017.
Crown Block
Located atop Reunion Arena, Crown Block hosted a Halloween brunch on October 26, 2017. The event featured themed pastries, specialty cocktails, and spooky décor. The cost to attend was $80, and the brunch took place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Columbian Country Club
The Columbian Country Club, a cocktail lounge on Ross Avenue, partnered with neighboring restaurant Bocado to host a Día de los Muertos Block Party on October 30, 2017. The event included Día de los Muertos-inspired cocktails, authentic cuisine, Latin music, mariachi performances, and a Lucha Libre exhibition. Tickets were priced at $55, which included two vouchers for food or beverages. The event ran from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Del Frisco’s Grille
Del Frisco’s Grille locations in Plano, Southlake, and Fort Worth hosted an all-day happy hour on October 31, 2017. The promotion featured food items such as cheesesteak eggrolls and tuna tacos, as well as cocktails like the VIP, all priced at $10 each. Select draft and bottled beers were available for $5. The happy hour was valid from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dunkin'
Dunkin' introduced a new Candy Bar Signature Latte for the season. The beverage featured espresso blended with chocolate, toffee, pretzel, and peanut butter flavors, topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and crumbled candy bar pieces. It was available hot or iced.
Monkey Bar on 9
Monkey Bar on 9, located atop the Tru by Hilton Hotel in Dallas, hosted "Boos on 9" on October 31, 2017. This Halloween party featured skyline views, a DJ, a costume contest, photo opportunities, and spooky twists on the bar’s signature Mambo Taxis. The event took place from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Oak Cliff Brewing Company
Oak Cliff Brewing Company hosted a family-friendly Dia de los Muertos party on November 1, 2017. The event included face painting, live music, a bounce house, tacos, and the brewery’s beers. It was held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Parlor at Sheraton Dallas
The Parlor at Sheraton Dallas hosted a "Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner" on October 31, 2017. Attendees participated in solving a crime by trading clues and gathering information. The ticket price of $60 included masks, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. The event started at 7:00 p.m.
Perch Bistro & Bar
Perch Bistro & Bar introduced a seasonal dessert for Halloween 2017: the Autumn Spice Baked Alaska. The dessert consisted of Italian meringue, Mexican hot-chocolate cake, and pumpkin-spice ice cream, flambéed tableside. It was priced at $16.
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar locations in Frisco and Fort Worth hosted the "Spooktacular Halloween Bash" on October 31, 2017. The event featured live music and a costume contest. The winner of the contest received a VIP table for four to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2016 (noted in the source as 2026, likely a typo for 2016) in style.
Conclusion
The Halloween 2017 season in Dallas offered a mix of free food items for costumed children at national chains such as Fazoli’s, Krispy Kreme, and QuikTrip, alongside rewards-based discounts at Noodles & Company and Raising Cane’s. Local establishments provided diverse experiences ranging from themed brunches and murder mystery dinners to Día de los Muertos block parties and specialized seasonal desserts. These promotions catered to various demographics, including families, adults, and groups seeking festive dining options.