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Dining
Abacus
4511 McKinney Ave., Dallas TX 75205; Tel. 214.559.3111
This is one of those places where deciding which is sweeter eye candy--the exquisite cuisine or the sleek clientele--is no easy task. Head chef Kent Rathbun, formerly of The Mansion, serves up highly original blends of Asian and Southwest cuisine. The lobster scallion "shooters," bite-sized lobster morsels served with red chile coconut sake, are one of the most inventive entrées on the menu. When asked how the hip restaurant came to be named after an ancient Chinese counting instrument--basically a low-tech calculator--our waiter, only half-jokingly, said owners found amusing the idea of some patrons needing an abacus to check their tabs. In other words, the place ain't cheap.
Full review available from the Dallas Observer.
Arcodoro - Dallas
2708 Routh St., Dallas, TX 75201
Italian restaurateurs Efisio and Francesco Farris are putting the island of Sardinia on the map as they gain international acclaim for their rustic traditional cuisine. Arcodoro sweeps you away to timeless Sardinia as you taste homemade pastas, award winning steaks, and Mediterranean seafood. Specialties include carpaccios, risottos, baked whole fish, wood fired pizzas and Arcodoro's award winning 'Ultimate Ravioli'. Efisio and Francesco invite you to sip Arcodoro's signature Grapparita among the trendiest people in Dallas. Enjoy Arcodoro in the formal dining room, casual grill, al fresco patio or one of three private dining rooms. (Description provided by Opentable.com)
Aurora
4216 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219
The intimate 56-seat Aurora restaurant features elegant design, including bronze suede walls, Asian wood tile and a display kitchen. The decor complements the innovative menu of French-influenced New American cuisine. (Description provided by Opentable.com)
Capital Grille
500 Crescent Court, Suite #135 Dallas, TX 75201
Located in the Crescent Shops and Galleries, The Capital Grille boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style. Nationally acclaimed for prime aged steaks on premises, The Capital Grille serves classic steak house offerings such as chops, large North Atlantic lobsters and fresh seafood. The restaurant features an award-winning wine list, professional, gracious service and premiere private dining. Let the masters of steak provide the perfect dining experience. During lunch, Capital Grille offers notable dinner selections as well as a specially-crafted lunch menu in the $12 to $30 range. The Capital Grille offers full menu service in the bar/lounge. On-line reservations are valid in the main dining room. Should you wish to secure private dining accommodations, please all the restaurant directly. (Description provided by Opentable.com)
Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill
4525 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX 75001
Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill is Dallas' premier seafood restaurant serving the freshest fish, lobster, and perfectly prepared steaks all set in a beautiful San Francisco style ambience. (Description courtesy of Opentable.com)
Culpepper Steak House
309 East I-30, Rockwall, TX 75087
Only 20 minutes from downtown Dallas, Culpepper Steakhouse has been a DFW favorite for 24 years. Fantastic food combined with superb service & real Texas ambience will make your dining experience one to remember. (Description provided by Opentable.com)
Dakota's Steakhouse
600 N. Akard St. Dallas, TX 75201
What's better than a fine, aged wine? How about a fine, aged steakhouse that serves prime, dry aged steaks. Where would one find such a unique combination? Located below the sidewalks of downtown Dallas at the 20 year Dallas icon, Dakota's Steakhouse. Begin with one of the special appetizers such as Hudson Valley foie gras or crab stuffed mushrooms. Sit back and take in the many decorative nuances that make Dakota's still one of the most romantic spots in Dallas. Outside the restaurant, the multi-level waterfall, the draping foliage and the black granite patio bar make dining outdoors a delight. Inside the restaurant, the New Orleans lamps and imported marble floors neatly package the classic theme. Chef Ted Grieb has added his personal touches to such dishes as the 16-ounce Bone Filet, Veal Rossini, Muscovy duck breast and the many seafood options. For dessert Dakota's offers numerous options for the most discriminating tastes. (Description provided by Opentable.com)
Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa
2332 Leonard St. Dallas, TX 75201
More than a restaurant...more than a bar...Dragonfly engages every sense, every time! Mediterranean cuisine with Asian influenced menus created by award-winning chef Stephan Pyles. (Description provided by Opentable.com)
Drâelion Restaurant & The Drâe Lounge
3102 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite #110 Dallas, TX 75219
For the Ulti-Posh Zen dining experience, join us at Dallas' most sumptuous dining room surrounded by red velvet and theatrical lighting. Featuring authentic cuisines of Indochine (Vietnam), China and Japan with the finest sushi flown in fresh daily. Our International Master Chefs are sure to astound your palate. Our innovative wine selection has become the industry vanguard. We offer a generous 48 wines by the glass, carefully selected to pair with the Chef's menu creations. World-class service. Sleek and Sultry: THE DRAE LOUNGE, where upscale nightlife is defined. Private Dining, Banquets, Cocktails Parties and Business Meetings available. Join our Birthday Club and The DRAE LOUNGE Guest List for GLO Parties (Guest List Only) and "Late Nights" Theme Events and Fashion Shows. See our website for more details. (Description provided by Opentable.com)
Ferre
3699 McKinney, Dallas TX 75204; Tel. 214.522.3888
Parked in the West Village, where the tanned and tucked preen and leased BMWs breed like lab bunnies, Patrick Colombo's Ferré is an impeccably dressed Tuscan feedlot--razor-sharp. It's a collection of well-organized shapes and colors (amber mostly) with warming wood struts tempering chilly contemporary gusts such as the back bar, a cubist flourish of blurred glass and metal. Service isn't stellar, but the food is. Perfect gnocchi (a rarity). Desperately tender pasta with give. Flake-frenzied salmon. Zesty tomato soup with a poofy-do milk froth. Ferré's kitchen physics are executed by Kevin Ascolese, the toque who turned culinary tricks at Mi Piaci and the defunct Salve! Except here he does it with an eye affixed to brutal cost-consciousness. And it's good to nosh Italian that doesn't gnaw at your credit limit.
Full review available from the Dallas Observer.
G.F. Prime
5950 Royal Lane Dallas, TX 75230
G.F. Prime is a New American casual steakhouse including a wine bar.
GEORGE
7709 Inwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75230
GEORGE Restaurant features modern American cuisine complemented by an international wine list served in a sophisticated environment. Chef George W. Brown, Jr.’s simple style and use of fresh, seasonal ingredients are highlighted by excellent service and a commitment to quality. GEORGE Restaurant promises a pleasantly satisfying dining experience that will bring customers back time and again (Description provided by Opentable.com)
III Forks
17776 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75287
Located in North Dallas, III Forks serves the ultimate in Texas French cuisine. III Forks is a restaurant that has recreated the grandiose lifestyle experienced by Texans who believed that fine dining was a perfect combination of great food, great service, great atmosphere and great music spent with the ones you love. With over 25,000 square feet of elegant dining, III Forks can accommodate intimate parties, as well as social gatherings up to 900, which makes this the perfect choice for any special occasion. III Forks makes each and every special event memorable. (Description provided by Opentable.com)
Le Rendezvous
5934 Royal Lane Dallas, TX 75230
Let the staff at Le Rendezvous exceed all your expectations. All your senses will be delighted by our fine French and Mediterranean food, our cozy, intimate atmosphere, and friendly staff. (Description provided by Opentable.com)
Mi Piaci
14854 Montfort, Dallas TX 75240; Tel. 972.934.8424
Roughly translated, the name of this Far North Dallas spot means "my pleasure." And they mean it, offering pleasing service, fine Italian wines and the freshest ingredients (including some herbs grown right on their rooftop) for the rich risottos and eggless pastas. It may not be the best place for a quiet, romantic dinner--the cavernous ceiling, skylights and bare floors make noises bounce up, down and back again--but Mi Piaci features several dishes worth enduring the decibels. Among the appetizers, the fried calamari are fresh and sweet, set off by fiery pepper flakes and a tangy ragu on the side. Blanched white and green asparagus with lemon thyme and Parmesan vinaigrette is crisp and classy finger food. The entrée list is seafood-heavy, with several Italian-style mistos of clams, rock lobster, shrimp and mussels. Four kinds of risotto are made to order (meaning give Õem time) and come in portions fit for two. Fusilli with porcini mushrooms arrives butter-laden but also deliciously dark with huge bites of woodsy mushrooms. Gnocchi (Italian potato dumplings that are surprisingly hard to come by in restaurants these days) are prepared with wild boar ragu and cremini mushrooms. Dover sole is cooked tableside. For dessert, do the usual we'll-share-the-tiramisu if you must, but roasted pineapple spears with a scoop of rum gelato will send you home humming "That's Amore."
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