Meet For A Drink Restaurants

A continually changing blackboard menu of contemporary bistro fare and eclectic creations has secured The Grape as a celebrated neighborhood eatery for over 35 years. Noted as the first of its kind in Dallas, this welcoming establishment conjures the iconic feel of European and New York-style bistros and wine bars to provide a communal dining experience for its patrons. Dishes like the Warm Baked Brie, the Bistro Steak Frites, and the Chef’s Honey and Thyme Pork Meatballs entice diners with their heartwarming taste, while the thoughtful wines-by-the-glass selection encourages all to try something new.

Truluck’s is a dedicated seafood restaurant that hosts personal fisheries to bring in the freshest catch. While crab is their forte, the restaurant also offers a menu full of steak and other offerings such as Hawaiian Mahi Mahi. Executive Chef Brian Wubenna always enjoys educating his guests on what he is making, or dreams of making; patrons can check his blog for recipe and interesting photos. Aside from the organic food, patrons can enjoy live music, cocktails in the lounge, and enjoy either a huge group night or something more private and personal to fulfill their social appetite.

Truluck’s is a dedicated seafood restaurant that hosts personal fisheries to bring in the freshest catch. While crab is their forte, the restaurant also offers a menu full of steak and other offerings such as Hawaiian Mahi Mahi. Chef Brian Wubenna always enjoys educating his guests on what he is making, or dreams of making; patrons can check his blog for recipe and interesting photos. Aside from the organic food, patrons can enjoy live music, cocktails in the lounge, and enjoy either a huge group night or something more private and personal to fulfill their social appetite.

Truluck’s is a dedicated seafood restaurant that hosts personal fisheries to bring in the freshest catch. While crab is their forte, the restaurant also offers a menu full of steak and other offerings such as Hawaiian Mahi Mahi. Chef Brian Wubenna always enjoys educating his guests on what he is making, or dreams of making; patrons can check his blog for recipe and interesting photos. Aside from the organic food, patrons can enjoy live music, cocktails in the lounge, and enjoy either a huge group night or something more private and personal to fulfill their social appetite.

The artful fusion of tradition and intrigue that characterizes Master Chef Wolfgang Puck’s cuisine is seamlessly captured in Five Sixty’s captivating décor and stunning views. Perched proudly on the fiftieth floor of the Reunion Tower, this haute Asian/Fusion restaurant boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that line the 360-degree span of the dining room. Visitors may also marvel at the stunning sights before them from the two bars: one rotates to offer another element of wonder, while the second highlights an ultra-modern aesthetic. Favorites like the Suckling Pig and the Shanghai Style Maine Lobster rival the views in both rarity and awe.

Kenichi, located in Dallas’ Victory Park, not only serves traditional and modern sushi and exciting Pan-Asian cuisine, but it boasts one of the most popular bar scenes in town. This hip, trendy restaurant has a sushi bar, dining room, upstairs area and a mezzanine lounge each adorned with exotic wood, glass and metalwork. Guests are invited to enjoy one of the restaurant’s premium sakis while taking in the stylish surroundings. Besides being a chic hotspot, Kenichi’s Executive Chef Bodhi Durant and Master Sushi Chef Kiyomi Sano’s cuisine is fresh, inventive and extremely popular among locals as well as tourists.

Part of the upscale Stoneleigh Hotel in uptown Dallas, Bolla compliments the grandeur of the hotel with its posh art deco design. The simple yet elegant prix-fixe menu offers a wide range of Italian inspired American cuisine, like the Rack of Lamb served with a celery root puree, cipollini onions, and covered in an espresso rub. Not only is the food, prepared by local chef David Bull, excellent but the atmosphere of both the restaurant and full bar is terrific for after work, meeting friends, or a romantic evening for two.

Fearing’s at the Ritz-Carlton in uptown Dallas provides a truly consummate, elegant dining experience. There are six stylish dining rooms and two bars from which to choose to accentuate your fine dining experience, and each of them is decorated in a different motif. Regardless of where you dine, you will be surrounded by art, design, and furniture reminiscent of a European palace. Award-winning chef Dean Fearing has cultivated not only a luxurious dining atmosphere, but has also combined gourmet dishes with unique Southern cooking techniques to create a menu of excellent flavor and refinement. Voted the #1 Best Hotel Restaurant …

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 …

Breathe easy and enjoy the serene setting and approachable American fare of Café Modern, located in the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. Chef Dena Peterson creates timeless comfort food with creative flare, taking pride in expressing worldly flavors with fresh ingredients determined by each season. Round tables in a round dining room create a desirable space for friends and family to gather for a relaxing and intimate meal. Syncing with the rounded theme, slightly curved floor to ceiling windows look out to calm reflecting pools, allowing guests the feeling of floating at ease, instilling an ambiance equally refreshing to …

Owner and Executive Chef, Brian Olenjack takes pride in the Texas style American cuisine carried out in his restaurant and through his name. Fresh, local ingredients and bursting flavors are the name of the game, and patrons will appreciate the special care he puts into each artful plate. Syncing with its location, mere seconds from the Cowboys stadium and the Ballpark at Arlington, Olenjack's offers an exciting environment for sports fans, offering flat screens throughout the patio, bar and private dining areas. The big game isn’t the only attention grabbing aspect of this Texas style grille!

To dine at Jasper’s is to be surrounded by greatness. From the chic and contemporary décor that seduces the eye with a cool color scheme and clean lines to the savvy Gourmet Backyard Cuisine menu orchestrated by none other than Executive Chef and Partner Kent Rathbun, every component of the Jasper’s dining experience is intended to satisfy. Rathbun wields his expertise over American regional cuisine to construct dishes that both please the soul and intrigue the palate; and as an Iron Chef America winner, guests can rest assured that they’ll taste for themselves the Chef’s unique vision and flair.

Those seeking traditional churrascaria-style dining need not head to Brazil, as Dallas’ own Boi Na Braza provides diners with an authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience. Guests can choose from 15 different cuts of meat, including pork loin, bottom sirloin, lamb chops and chicken breast, to be carved and served table-side. A salad bar with fresh greens and hot sides complements the carnivorous entrées, or serves as a fine option for non-meat eaters. A variety of desserts are available, including Papaya Crème and Flan. Boi Na Braza also features an extensive wine list and a full bar, where Brazil’s national cocktail, the …

Palomino strikes a unique balance between chic and satisfying in its urban décor and satisfyingly rustic fare. Cocktails whirl around the decidedly contemporary space that boasts stone walls, sleek leather upholstery, and beautiful people. The impressive and accommodating menu seamlessly marries sophistication and flavor in dishes that are as lovely looking as they are tasty. Appetizers may be ordered to be savored and shared, and treats like the Roasted Garlic and Cambozola brick oven cheese plate warms the palate and heart. Another favorite is the Spit-Roasted Pork Loin and the signature Paella.

Similar to its senior New York location, Nobu in Dallas offers an array of Japanese cuisine including fresh sushi, sashimi, caviar, oyster shooters, tempura, and chicken, beef, seafood and vegetable hot dishes. The extensive bar menu sets a high standard as well, with a impressive list of sake, wine, cocktails and Cognac. A stunning interior with dark wood ceilings, grained wood tables and birch tree décor creates an elegant dining space for guests with a touch of Southern charm. Various seating options are available at the sushi bar, in the bar lounge, the main dining room, and a skylight room …

Catering to the need for a fun and interactive dining experience in Dallas, Simply Fondue was born in the late 80’s. More than 20 years later, this hot-pot spot of a good time continues to present diners with the unique opportunity to orchestrate their meal however they like with a variety of cheeses, meats, veggies, and sweets. Couples can turn up the heat taking turns dipping tasty morsels for each other, while large parties will truly enjoy this communal style of dining out. And with such a luxurious array of dipping chocolates and sweet treats, we may all be tempted …

Rafain has a long tradition of cultivating and evolving the traditional Brazilian Steakhouse. Founders Olimpio and Philomena started their first Churrascaria near Iguassu Falls in Brazil, in 1959. Since then they have been refining their cooking techniques and restaurant skills to present Dallas with an elegant Brazilian Steakhouse that’s also authentic. Rafain offers its diners 16 different cuts of meat prepared by authentic Gaucho chefs, as well as a gourmet salad bar with over 45 different items ranging from Tabouli salad to Brazilian Heart of Palm salad. All of these delicious dining options are presented in an elegant yet modern …

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 …

There are many steak and chop houses in Dallas and plenty more throughout Texas, but few capture the spirit of Texas the way Dallas Chop House does. This restaurant is a functioning homage to the early years of Texas, more specifically the history of the cattle industry of cowboys. The décor and atmosphere is created using materials and decorations that have special ties to Texas, while still maintaining the refined aesthetic of a classic steakhouse. Unlike many chop houses, Chef Kenny Mills has crafted a menu that focuses on fresh ingredients – instead of grease or butter – to bring …

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 …