Bars must still remain closed, but many reclassified their businesses as restaurants last summer, and this increase in capacity applies to those spaces as well.
But, you might want to hold off on that birthday brunch reservation. Even though restaurants are allowed to seat more customers indoors that doesn’t mean they have the space to do so; parties must still maintain 6 feet of distance. At 75% capacity, 6 feet apart isn’t a doable layout for most restaurants.
Then, there’s also the fact that we’re just barely below the 15% COVID-19 hospital threshold (11.2% on Feb. 23). And with the vaccine rollout continuing, it’s possible we’re rounding the final turn here. No one wants to flout safety protocols, paving the way back to higher hospitalization rates.
Master list of Dallas restaurants serving Valentine s Day 2021 meals
Photo by Casey Woods Valentine s Day is traditionally the day dedicated to romance, or at the very least champagne, chocolates, and red velvet cake. But with the coronavirus still hanging around, it s not even safe to shake hands, nevermind go on a date. Try kissing with a mask. On the bright side, this year s Valentine s Day falls on a Sunday, prompting many restaurants to host special dinners all weekend long. With extra days to celebrate, maybe that ll allow for more social distancing. And most places are doing packaged meals to go.