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Maguire's

Address: 17552 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75287
Maguire's
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Many people may know Maguire’s as a prestigious catering company that has been serving unique, restaurant quality food for over ten years. Now Maguire’s gourmet dishes and sparkling service, that were once only available for large functions, are available everyday at Maguire’s Restaurant. Commensurate with the elegance of Maguire’s food and service, the restaurant itself makes diners feel like they’re having a custom made party thrown and catered for them, instead of throwing it for someone else. The restaurant is available for large parties, and Maguire’s has the experience to know the ideal atmosphere for your party.

Bailey's Prime Plus

Address: 8160 Park Ln., Dallas, TX 75231
Bailey's Prime Plus
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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 …

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 …

Library Bar

Address: 3015 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
Library Bar
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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 …

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 …

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Address: 3520 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
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Perhaps only overshadowed by the epic tale and character for which the restaurant is named, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen sources its menu with the bounties of the seas. Visitors may be humored by the story of C.H. Pappadeaux riding the backs of giant fish, but they’re ultimately won over by the impressive catches they get to sample for themselves. Bite down on some genuine Southern fare and savor authentic treats like Fried Frog Legs, “Louisiana” Shrimp Gumbo, and Filet Mignon Oscar. A fine list of Chef Selections rounds out the dinner menu nicely, while the lengthy lunch menu encourages diners to …

Ocean Prime

Address: 2101 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75201
Ocean Prime
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Super chic both inside and out, Ocean Prime plates up a dining experience that is as visually appealing as it is satisfying. Clean lines, artful light fixtures, and whimsical accent pieces contribute to a dining space that is sophisticated and inviting. Similarly, the Ocean Prime menus highlight the finest ingredients available through masterful preparation techniques and flavor pairings. Fresh-off-the-boat seafood takes center stage for lunch and dinner, and is complemented brilliantly by a comprehensive selection of prime cut steaks. Cocktails and after dinner drinks round off any evening nicely, and Ocean Prime’s gluten free offerings complete the package.

Tei Tei Robata Bar

Address: 2906 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Tei Tei Robata Bar
$$$ Recommended New Editor's Pick Private Room
OUR STORY - It will have to start from Teiichi Sakurai, the founder. James Beard nominee. His first restaurant was TEPPO, located on Lower Greenville Avenue, opened in May 1995, specialized in “Yakitori” charcoal grilled chicken skewers. It was sensational to the Dallas dining scene back then... 3 years later, he decided to open Tei Tei in May 1998. Teppo was just not enough to fulfill his dedication and love for charcoal grill cooking. Katsutoshi Sakamoto, the current chef-owner, was called up as executive chef when Tei Tei opened. Specializing in grilled seafood and vegetables, and first to bring "Washu …

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. …

Dakota's Steakhouse

Address: 600 N. Akard St., Dallas, TX 75201
Dakota's Steakhouse
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The slow descent in a glass elevator is the first indication that the experience at Dakota’s is going to be unique. The subterranean restaurant sits 18 feet below street level, with a layout that includes a recessed patio surrounded by cascading waterfalls, a fire pit, and a granite bar. Inside, French doors let in natural light, while art-deco accents and bistro-style furniture create an elegant, dreamy setting. The menu showcases premium steak and seafood, with an extensive selection of dry-aged Midwestern corn-fed USDA Prime steaks as well as premium meats including Berkshire pork, Colorado Lamb, and Scottish Salmon.

Bijoux Restaurant

Address: 5450 West Lovers Ln., Dallas, TX 75209
Bijoux Restaurant
$$$ Top 10
Old World elegance meets contemporary charm in Bijoux Restaurant. The expansive dining space is warmed by floor-to-ceiling drapes, lit by pristine chandeliers, and polished by rich wood tones. Executive Chef Scott Gottlich has constructed dishes that measure up to the fine décor both in their elegant plating and refined construction. The prix fixe menu gives the patron a choice between three and five courses, and the tasting menu recommends a different wine for each dish. While five courses might sound overwhelming, dishes like Crispy Pork Belly with fava bean “succotash,” corn, and tomato and the “Childhood” Chocolates dessert all in …

Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana

Address: 3405 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana
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Classic techniques and a formal understanding of haute cuisine shape the way Executive Chef Lanny P. Lancarte II approaches his Mexican-inspired menu. Growing up in the kitchen of Joe T. Garcia, his great grandfather, Lancarte translates the meaning of the meal in Mexico through a menu that offers possibilities like the Cream of Oaxacan Pasilla Soup, Mole Braised Lamb Shank, and Arroz con Leche to finish. Lancarte compliments his dishes with an Old World/New World wine list that exposes patrons to selections usually reserved for the cellar. While Lancarte continues his work learning and experiencing Mexican cuisine, the fruits of …

Salum

Address: 4152 Cole Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
Salum
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Chef and owner Abraham Salum has introduced a restaurant that seeks to “set standards, rather than follow them.” The rich amber tones of the dining space invite you to settle in and take in the view of Salum’s open kitchen. His modern American menu is sophisticated and intriguing. Dishes like the Grilled Berkshire Pork Loin Chop with roasted potatoes, cipollini onions, and a pomegranate glaze, and Bourbon Bread Pudding with toasted almonds and orange cream sauce inspire and entice. The ever-evolving wine list Salum has designed, emphasizing international vintages, make his dishes shine even more brightly.

The Landmark

Address: 3015 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
The Landmark
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The Landmark Restaurant is housed in the Warwick Melrose Hotel, and maintains hours that cater to early risers, late brunchers, and after-dark eaters alike. Breakfast selections include house made cereals and dishes like Spicy Chorizo Sausage with Black Pepper Biscuit. The Landmark Burger, made with Akaushi beef and wasabi, can be found on the expansive lunch menu, while dinner offers the Grilled Texas Partridge. For dessert the Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee and the Rogue Chocolate Stout Cake make for pleasant decision-making conundrums.

Truluck's - Southlake

Address: 1420 Plaza Pl., Southlake, TX 76092
Truluck's - Southlake
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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.

St. Martin's Wine Bistro

Address: 3020 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206
St. Martin's Wine Bistro
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Designed with European sophistication, St. Martin’s Wine Bistro has a unique ambiance and menu. It offers a refined environment that accommodates romantic dining exquisitely with intimate booths and live piano music, while catering to exquisite tastes with impeccable food and top-of-the-line wine. The chefs prepare French-American Cuisine nightly, with selections such as Sauteed Scallopini Veal in a Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce, and Roasted, Farm Raised Breast of Chicken, Sherry & Wild Mushroom Beurre Blanc. Their Champagne Brunch on Sundays includes Creole Crab Cake, Egg Frittata and Pecan-Crusted Trout. Whatever the occasion, St. Martin's Wine Bistro ensures a distinctively classy experience.

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 …

Six 10 Grille

Address: 610 Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
Six 10 Grille
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610 Grille lives up to the elegance of its location in the luxurious Ashton Hotel in Fort Worth, while allowing guests to experience fine dining in comfort. The welcoming dining room is bordered with earth toned walls, balancing the dark brown booth and table seating and pure white table clothes. Flowers on each table are an added touch to the overall homey feel. 610 Grille is so fond of comforting guests that in addition to their full menu, they also offer afternoon tea times Thursday through Saturday 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Varying flavors of tea, champagne and accompanying treats can make …

The Capital Grille

Address: 500 Crescent Ct., Dallas, TX 75201
The Capital Grille
$$$ Top 10
Settle into the easy elegance of the Capital Grille, and prepare for an evening indulging in the artistry of true dining. Blending finesse with a bit of surprise, the Grille serves dry aged steaks, fresh seafood, and wine from legendary vineyards across the globe. Tickle your palate with the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, and move on to the Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak. The chef also suggests the Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin with caramelized shallot butter. Lose yourself in hours of gastronomic revelry in this delicious time-warp.

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 …