People Watching Restaurants

Dallas Athletic Club

Address: 4111 Dallas Athletic Club Dr, Dallas, TX 75228

Sawyer's Whitewashing

Address: 800 Grainger St, Fort Worth, TX 76104-3205

Heim Barbecue

Address: 1109 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Tower Whiskey Bar - Tanglewood Resort

Address: 290 Tanglewood Cir, Pottsboro, TX 75076

Addison's Coworking Day in the Park

Address: 15650 Addison Rd, Addison, TX 75001

Lone Star Chop Shop

Address: 4744 Bryant Irvin Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76132

Monica's Aca y Alla

Address: 2914 Main St., Dallas, TX 75226
Monica's Aca y Alla
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Monica’s Aca y Alla deftly translates the vibrant, exotic spirit of Mexico into new and inventive, fusion-style contexts. Diners are welcomed into a boisterous dining room, where pulsing salsa music mingles with lively conversation, and lush red walls and yellow banquettes cloak the space in inviting, sunny warmth. The menu is similarly invigorating, blending the traditional flavors of Mexico with globally diverse ingredients and culinary styles to create dishes that are exuberant and flavorful. With live Latin jazz every weekend, salsa dancing, and exceptional happy hour specials, Monica’s Aca y Alla embodies the enchantment of an equatorial escapade without the …

Dallas Chop House

Address: 1717 Main St., Dallas, TX 75201
Dallas Chop House
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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 …

Local

Address: 2936 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75226
Local
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Owner and Executive Chef Tracy Miller spent six years turning her contemporary American café, Local, into what it is today – an upscale and intimate space that offers straight forward, approachable, clean, and composed dishes that aim to intrigue and inspire. Each meal begins with warm spiced nuts and a Petite Soup Amuse, and ends with a Cranberry Thumbprint Mignardise. Other delights include the Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with House-Made Texas Toast, the Hazelnut-Mustard Crusted Halibut, and the Braised Pork Osso Buco. Local is housed in the historic Boyd Hotel, and embraces the long artistic past of the building …

Remington's Seafood Grill

Address: 4580 Beltline Rd., Addison, TX 75001
Remington's Seafood Grill
$$ Top 10
With a menu that boasts "fish so fresh we have to slap it," Remington’s Seafood Grill prepares you for a meal that might just leave you swimming. Opened in 1979, Remington’s is the longest family owned restaurant in Addison. The seafood comes in by air and land daily, and the menu changes regularly to showcase the latest additions. The Grilled Mediterranean Salad combines shrimp, scallops, and tilapia with calamata olives, tomatoes, and feta cheese while the Rainbow Trout Almondine is oven broiled, topped with toasted almonds, and served with lemon butter. If you’re ready to do away with your land …

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse

Address: 702 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75202
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
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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 …

Avanti Ristorante

Address: 2720 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
Avanti Ristorante
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Avanti’s is a unique uptown Italian bistro renowned for late-night dining until 3am on weekends. Boasting a small and intimate dining room, a quaint patio, and loyal clientele, this sleek locale is sure to pique your taste buds. Northern and Southern Italian food is prepared traditionally by a friendly staff, with mouth-watering dishes such as the Carpaccio Avanti, Tuna Tartare, Caprese Salad, Bone in Veal Chop, and Farfalle Carbonara. Their Moonlight Breakfast Menu always attracts a crowd and offers dinner and breakfast options for those night owls.

Fearing's

Address: 2121 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75201
Fearing's
$$$ Top 10
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 …

Cafe Pacific

Address: 24 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
Cafe Pacific
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Residing in Dallas’ upscale Highland Park Village, Café Pacific is an established seafood eatery with rich history and warm décor. Marble floors and dark mahogany wood greet diners upon entrance. Lining the walls are pieces from the owner Jack Knox's personal art collection, and filling the menu are savory dishes, made with fresh, local ingredients. Entrées such as Grilled Asparagus Skewered Tiger Shrimp, Prime Aged New York Strip, or Garlic Rosemary Pan Roasted Chicken- display a need to delight a number of diverse pallets. A staple for over 29 years, Café Pacific has made a lasting commitment to create a …

Nonna

Address: 4115 Lomo Alto Ct., Dallas, TX 75219
Nonna
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Thoughtfully chic yet casual, Nonna was created as a gathering point for Highland Park dwellers to savor authentic, regional Italian fare. Local farms and ranches source much of the ingredients found on the menu, and a wood-burning stove not only warms the space, but cooks the restaurant’s famous pizzas. Speaking of pizza, the White Pizza of Little Neck Clams has garnered quite the reputation for being satisfyingly rogue. Other tasty treats include the selection of house-cured salumi, the Ravioli of Maine Lobster, and the Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana. Who are we kidding, every dish on this menu has found a …

Palomino

Address: 500 Crescent Ct., Dallas, TX 75201
Palomino
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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.

Cadot Restaurant

Address: 18111 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75252
Cadot Restaurant
$$$ Recommended Editor's Pick Special Offer Outdoor Seating
“New American Cuisine with a French influence” is what Cadot chefs Jean-Marie Cadot and Gaspar Stantic promise to the customers of the quaint restaurant. With unique dishes like Butterflied Trout with a pistachio and mushroom white wine sauce, that’s exactly what they deliver. Owner Jean-Marie Cadot has a family restaurant history dating back to 1758 and he himself has been learning to cook since the age of eight, experience that shows through in their time-honored menu. The food is highlighted by the layout of the restaurant that includes four spacious, adjoining rooms with a table arrangement that encourages intimate conversation. …

Rafain Brazilian Steakhouse

Address: 18010 N. Dallas Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75287
Rafain Brazilian Steakhouse
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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 …

Teddy's Room

Address: 2404 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75201
Teddy's Room
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Named after our brave and enthusiastic 26th president Theodore Roosevelt, Teddy’s Room is an updated speak-easy bar and lounge with a sophisticated yet vintage-inspired interior. The connections to Roosevelt can be found in the swanky interior, including items such as a signature vintage Presidential desk, sculptural animal heads, and portraits of Theodore himself. Teddy’s also features valet parking, an outside patio, and catering options. The venue can also be rented out for private parties. With live entertainers and music nightly, as well as happy hour drink specials, Teddy’s Room is an upscale lounge that caters to the eclectic community of …

Absinthe Lounge

Address: 1409 S. Lamar St., Dallas, TX 75215
Absinthe Lounge
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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.