4 Stars

L'Ancestral

Address: 4514 Travis St., Dallas, TX 75205
L'Ancestral
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This casual French eatery has been open since 1983 and delighting locals and tourists every step of the way. Casual elegance with a true French neighborhood feel has helped to keep L’Ancestral French Restaurant a favorite in Dallas for so many years. The restaurants earthy colors, soft lighting and quaint stone patio are reminiscent of the French countryside. As for the cuisine, you won’t find any Americanized French cuisine at L’Ancestral. Simple and fresh ingredients are used to create truly inspiring French dishes that perpetuate the romantic and intimate atmosphere of this traditional and authentic French dining experience.

The Fish

Address: 3636 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
The Fish
$$$ New
With dramatic red Asian lanterns and bold art pieces, The Fish creates an atmosphere that is both vivid and lively. This restaurant prides itself on innovative culinary creations and wild interior designs. Try the Ribeye Rolls appetizer with seasoned ribeye, avocado, cilantro and teriyaki sauce, or the Crunchy Tiger Eye Roll with salmon, cream cheese and jalapenos. They also have specialty menu items with such fun names as Bubba Gump, The Godzilla Roll, and Lickitty Split. The sushi and sashimi selections present a wide variety of seafood choices, including seasonal offerings. Located in the West Village, The Fish is a …

York Street

Address: 6047 Lewis Street, Dallas, TX 75206
York Street
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York Street Restaurant is governed by an ethical culinary philosophy, where “supporting sustainable, responsibly raised food lies at the heart of what we do best.” Chef Sharon A. Hage uses fresh ingredients in dishes like Wolf Fish Di Parma, which features a prosciutto roast, thin green beans, and sherry-shallot vinaigrette, and pairs her menu with a selection of teas that stands in for a more traditional wine menu. Also at the heart of what York Street does best is promote its family – get to know baker Armando Castillo; the waiter, Clint Patronella, and receptionist, Sheryl White. But most of …

Craft

Address: 2440 Victory Park Ln., Dallas, TX 75219
Craft
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Transplanted from the hit restaurant that opened in New York in 2002, Craft Dallas maintains owner/chef Tom Colicchio’s original vision – to prepare the best seasonal ingredients simply and with finesse. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, Craft’s menus offer dishes as diverse as the Short Rib and Shishito Pepper Hash for breakfast and the roasted and braised Muscovy Duck with cranberries for dinner. Every dish is presented on a platter at the center of the table to encourage sharing, and the gesture may extend to divvying up one of the many home-made desserts and pastries.

Aurora Maison de Cuisine

Address: 4216 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219
Aurora Maison de Cuisine
$$ Top 10
Aurora is decadence at its most classic. The quaint and intimate dining room exudes romance, with subdued lighting, candlelit tables, and soft accents. The open kitchen, set behind a frame of etched glass, looks like a theater stage, with the kitchen staff acting out a nightly performance. Their creations are as whimsical and elegant as the décor, with an array of French-inspired dishes that play on premium ingredients, inventive combinations, and classic pairings. The menu changes weekly, but entrees like Chicken Crusted with Lemon Thyme, Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Pomme Puree, and Lamb Rib Medallions with Sweet Potato Gnocchi suggest …