Dining Alone Restaurants

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse is a fine dining restaurant with deep roots in ranching that date back more than 125 years. Every aspect of the Y.O. dining experience reflects a profound appreciation for the history behind the food – the meticulous preparation of the steaks involves the same techniques used by old ranch hands, and consists of the meat being seasoned, charred, then seared to hold in the juices. An intriguing wild game menu includes the signature Buffalo Filet Mignon, which was featured on the Food Network as “one of the best steaks in the nation.” Embrace the charm of dining …

The “Green Fairy” may be gone, but at the sultry, dark Absinthe Lounge and Cigar Bar, she’s making waves in a good way. Reminiscent of an old-school European tavern, the Absinthe Lounge is a bar and lounge featuring live music and exquisite signature cocktails under a green glow. Considered by regulars to be mellow, laid-back and secluded, this unique lounge has live music and drink specials every weekend. Glowing softly like the drink it’s named for, Absinthe Lounge and Cigar Bar is a little step out of Texas.

Tucked beneath the Dallas Central Expressway is a stylish hot-spot known as the Sunset Lounge, a place for live music, sophisticated drinks and a late night crowd. Featuring new DJ’s every Friday night, the Sunset Lounge is a chic and hip place to grab a drink and dance the night away. They feature a dinner menu for upscale bar snacks, including paninis, flatbread pizza and other appetizers. Their signature drink menu, however, is what keeps patrons coming back to the Sunset Lounge. Known as a place “where hot bar meets cool lounge,” the Sunset Lounge’s cocktails and live music beats …

For a piano and wine bar with elegance and opulence, the Library Bar is a step into the 60’s. Located inside the luxurious Warwick Melrose Hotel, the Library Bar (reminiscent to a real library) won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2009 and was named Best Bar in the Greatest City on Earth by Maxim Magazine. Though they feature a detailed menu or beef, wine, as well as classic and signature martinis and cocktails, the Library Bar also offers bar snacks, small plates, and even larger dishes to accommodate any craving. With dark wood accents, comfortable chairs, and classic …

The people that presented you with Kirby’s Prime now present Woodfire by Kirby’s, a unique dining establishment specializing in wood fire pizzas and fine American cuisine. If that weren’t enough to entice you, Kirby’s bakes their pizzas extra thin with a crispy crunch to them, as well as adding unique modern and southwestern influences to their already exciting menu. The same level of excellence is brought to the restaurant’s Sunday Brunch, offering hearty buffet and a la carte options. Refreshing cocktails aren’t the only thing served in the upscale bar area of Kirby’s; different live music acts play every Friday …

Bailey’s Prime Plus on Park Lane continues the legacy of elegant dining established by Dallas restaurateur and owner Ed Bailey. The atmosphere and décor of the restaurant is a lavish fusion of elegance and modern chic. The food at Bailey’s is also elegant, offering an abundance of premium steak and seafood with a southwestern twist. While most steakhouses fill their menu with meat dishes, Bailey’s Prime Plus has an excellent selection of signature salads and sides that can complement a steak or shine on their own. The restaurant also offers a light yet satisfying lunch menu, ideal for a business …

Chef Tim Love’s Lonsome Dove Bistro serves contemporary American and wild game fare with fresh and local ingredients. Reflective of its name, the restaurant is made to look like an old western saloon with rustic décor fit for a cowboy, but sophisticated cuisine offerings are designed for the modern diner. New Zealand Red Deer Tenderloin, Red Snapper en Papillote, Seared Duck Breast, or any of the Prime Hand Cut Steaks are some of the fine entrée options available to order. The menu changes daily, so each visit is destined to be different from the last.

Fine American cuisine with a Texas twist is what diners can expect at Bonnell’s in Dallas. Guests are welcome to soak in the sophisticated, yet relaxing ambiance set in the main dining room with candle lit tables, or to prepare their own custom event in a private room. Catering options are offered to make special occasions unique to each party, with the option of custom menus. The private space allows up to 48 guests comfortably. The food menu systematically complies with the 5 year consecutive winning wine list of the Esteemed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, making Bonnell’s an all …