Toussaint Dallas

About Toussaint & Renaissance Saint Elm

Toussaint is a French brasserie and café at 1907 Elm Street in Downtown Dallas. It sits inside the Renaissance Saint Elm Dallas Downtown Hotel.

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Brasserie Toussaint

French cooking with Asian influences, plus craft cocktails. Open for lunch & dinner daily, with weekend brunch. Reservations on OpenTable. Walk-ins welcome.

B-Side Coffee

Downtown Dallas coffee from morning through the afternoon. Illy espresso, pastries & sandwiches, available to hotel guests and passersby on Elm Street.

A 1931 Art Deco Landmark on Theater Row

The hotel occupies the Tower Petroleum Building. Mark Lemmon designed it in 1931 in the Zig-zag Moderne style. It once held the lobby of the Tower Theater on Elm Street's Theater Row and became a Dallas Landmark in 1990. It reopened in 2022 as a 177-room hotel.

A name rooted in music

Named in honor of New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint, the restaurant reflects the hotel’s connection to music through its atmosphere, soundtrack and guest experience. Every guest room features a record player, carrying that connection beyond the restaurant.

Historic Elm Street

Renaissance Saint Elm occupies the Tower Petroleum Building, an Art Deco landmark once part of Dallas’ Theater Row. Today, the Majestic Theatre and the Dallas Convention Center is steps away, with Deep Ellum, the Dallas Arts District, American Airlines Center, Dallas Love Field Airport, The Dallas World Aquarium, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, Reunion Tower, Downtown Dallas Farmers Market, and more within reach.

  • Reservations are available on OpenTable, and walk-ins are welcome.

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Toussaint Dallas

WHAT WE ARE

About Toussaint & Renaissance Saint Elm

Toussaint Brasserie is open to the public for breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, plus weekend brunch. The kitchen blends Asian, French & Southern influences, and the menu changes with the season. The bar stays open into the evening.

Café Toussaint serves Illy coffee, pastries & sandwiches for a quick stop on Elm Street.

Reservations are available on OpenTable, and walk-ins are welcome at the bar.

Toussaint Dallas
Toussaint Dallas
Toussaint dining room with tall windows and warm lighting.

The soul of Toussaint

Named for Allen Toussaint

The restaurant is named for Allen Toussaint, the New Orleans pianist, producer & songwriter. His catalog shaped American popular music for five decades.

That music carries through the hotel. Every guest room has a record player, and guests can borrow albums through the Records & Reserve program at the front desk.

Tattoo-style illustrations cover the restaurant's walls. Each one points to a piece of the story: the music, the Saint Elm building, and Dallas history.

Toussaint Dallas
Toussaint Dallas

Downtown Dallas

Historic Elm Street

Renaissance Saint Elm occupies the Tower Petroleum Building. It's a 1931 Art Deco landmark from Dallas' original Theater Row. The Majestic Theatre is next door, and Deep Ellum is a five-minute walk. The Dallas Arts District, The Dallas World Aquarium, the Downtown Dallas Farmers Market & JFK Memorial Plaza are also nearby. Reunion Tower, American Airlines Center, the Dallas Convention Center & Dallas Love Field are a short drive away.

Stop in for a business lunch, cocktails after work, dinner before a show at the Majestic or weekend brunch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Restaurant

Where is Toussaint located?

Toussaint is at 1907 Elm Street in Downtown Dallas, inside the Renaissance Saint Elm Dallas Downtown Hotel.

Is Toussaint open to the public, or only to hotel guests?

Toussaint is open to the public. Hotel guests and locals are both welcome in the dining room and at the bar.

What kind of food does Toussaint serve?

The kitchen blends Asian, French and Southern influences. The menu changes with the season.

What are Toussaint's hours?

Lunch and dinner are served Monday through Friday from 11 am to 11 pm. Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm, followed by dinner from 3 pm to 11 pm. The bar is open until 11 pm, seven days a week.

Does Toussaint serve weekend brunch in Downtown Dallas?

Yes. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm.

Do I need a reservation?

Reservations are recommended and available on OpenTable. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar.

Does Toussaint have a bar?

Yes. The bar serves music-inspired cocktails, wine and beer, and stays open until 11 pm every night.

Can I host a private event or group dinner at Toussaint?

Yes. Renaissance Saint Elm also has 5,600 square feet of meeting and event space. Call 214-220-2900 to plan an event.

The Coffee Lounge

Is there a coffee shop in the Renaissance Saint Elm?

Yes. The Coffee Lounge serves coffee, fresh juices and light bites inside the hotel.

Where can I get breakfast near the Majestic Theatre?

The Coffee Lounge at Renaissance Saint Elm is open for breakfast, next door to the Majestic Theatre.

Is the Coffee Lounge open to the public?

Yes. Anyone can stop in for coffee or a quick bite.

The Story & The Music

Who is Toussaint named after?

The restaurant is named for Allen Toussaint, the New Orleans pianist, producer and songwriter.

What is the music connection at Renaissance Saint Elm?

Every guest room has a record player, so music carries from the restaurant into the rooms.

What is the Records & Reserve program?

Hotel guests can borrow vinyl records from the front desk to play in their rooms.

What is the artwork inside Toussaint?

The restaurant's illustrations are drawn in a tattoo-art style. Each one references the music, the building or Dallas history.

The Hotel & Building

What building is Renaissance Saint Elm in?

The hotel is in the Tower Petroleum Building, a 1931 Art Deco tower designed by Dallas architect Mark Lemmon.

Is the Tower Petroleum Building a historic landmark?

Yes. It was named a Dallas Landmark in 1990 and sits in the Dallas Downtown Historic District.

What was Theater Row?

Theater Row was the stretch of Elm Street lined with movie and vaudeville houses in the early 1900s. The Tower Petroleum Building once held the lobby of the Tower Theater. The Majestic Theatre is the last original theater still standing.

When did Renaissance Saint Elm open?

The hotel opened in 2022 after a full restoration of the building.

How many rooms does Renaissance Saint Elm have?

The hotel has 177 guest rooms and suites.

What amenities does the hotel offer?

Amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, meeting and event space, Toussaint and the Coffee Lounge.

Getting Here & Nearby

Is there parking at Toussaint?

Yes. Valet parking is free for Toussaint guests with validation.

What's near Toussaint in Downtown Dallas?

The Majestic Theatre is next door. Deep Ellum, the Dallas Arts District, The Dallas World Aquarium, the Downtown Dallas Farmers Market and JFK Memorial Plaza are all close by.

Is Toussaint a good spot for dinner before a show at the Majestic Theatre?

Yes. The Majestic is next door, so you can have dinner and walk to the show.

How far is Toussaint from Deep Ellum?

Deep Ellum is about a five-minute walk east.

How far is Toussaint from the Dallas Convention Center?

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is about a mile away, a short drive or rideshare.

How far is Toussaint from American Airlines Center?

American Airlines Center is a short drive, which works well for dinner before a Mavericks or Stars game.

How far is Toussaint from Dallas Love Field?

Dallas Love Field is about 15 minutes by car.

Contact

How do I contact Toussaint?

Call 214-220-2900 or book a table on OpenTable.

How do I book a stay at Renaissance Saint Elm?

Use the Book a Stay link on this page or book on Marriott.com.