Restaurants in
Dallas -
Texas -
United States
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The irresistible appeal of Dallas' dining is its blend of cuisine influenced by the
American South and
Mexico, as well as its cattle and ranching heritage. Dallas is noted for inventing Tex-Mex plate and the world's first frozen margarita in
1971.
Food became more sophisticated over time, with southwestern cuisine emerging in the
1980s, by pairing
Latin and
Native American cuisine with classic culinary techniques.
The restaurants below have been grouped into three different price categories:
Expensive (over
US$50)
Moderate (
US$30 to US$50)
Cheap (up to US$30)
These prices are for dinner for two people, excluding tax, alcohol or tips.
In general, there is a sales tax of 8.25% added to restaurant bills. However, in reality, this tax varies and some restaurants only add the tax to either food or drink. Tipping of between 15 and 20% is expected and in some restaurants this may be added to the bill.
Abacus
Price: Expensive
Rating: 4
Cuisine: Asian-influenced
American cuisine
The deft touch of executive chef
Kent Rathbun and his stunning wine list has earned glorious praise from the national press, thanks to such pleasures as lager-braised veal breast with
English pea pierogi; grilled duck with leg confit and black pepper-ricotta cavatelli; and fascinating sushi rolls, such as the
Picasso, combining spicy tuna, roasted pineapple, avocado and salmon. For an extra treat, guests should try the chef's selection of five or eight small courses, with wine pairings, and luxuriate in the palate pampering and the soothing, sumptuous interiors.
Address: 4511 McKinney
Avenue,
Dallas, Texas, United States
Stephan Pyles
Price: Expensive
Rating: 5
Cuisine:
Contemporary American &
Southwestern
Widely known as one of the architects of
Southwestern cuisine, Pyles, the much-loved native of
West Texas and noted world traveller, has earned innumerable accolades from international publications for his namesake restaurant. His '
New Millennium Southwestern cuisine' features as a tasting of exotic ceviches (try ahi tuna with watermelon and pepitas), duck confit empanadas, wood-fired whole fish, and coriander-cured rack of lamb.
Special drinks include
Pisco Sour and smoky-apple
Martini. A lovely update of
a 1960s office building provides a warm, inviting setting in which to feast. Bring someone special with you.
Address: 1807
Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas, United States
Fearing's
Price: Expensive
Rating: 5
Cuisine: American with
Southern/Southwestern influences
After making the
Mansion on
Turtle Creek the leading dining destination in Texas for two decades, star chef
Dean Fearing opened a place of his own at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton. In each of seven distinct settings under one roof, the popular southerner does much to please his ever-ardent fans, with maple-black peppercorn buffalo tenderloin, pecan-crusted halibut, crab tacos and -- at brunch -- stunningly good fried chicken. Drinks in his
Rattlesnake Bar include
El Diablo, a mixture of Patron
Silver Tequila, blackcurrant liqueur, fresh lime juice and ginger ale.
Address:
2121 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas, United States
Fireside Pies
Price: Moderate
Rating: 3
Cuisine:
Italian
Certainly not the usual pizza joint, this is where you'll find spectacular pizzas.
Inside a handsome, casual stone-and-wood building, you'll find a hip crowd hanging out over starters, wine and pies. Pizzas are baked in a wood-burning oven, topped with a fire-roasted tomato sauce, liberally garnished with four kinds of cheese, then decorated with such add-ons as meatballs, proscuitto, balsamic-roasted chicken, truffle oil or rocket salad. When in doubt, just order the
13th Pie, an ever-changing delight.
Weather permitting, patio seating is divine.
Address: 2820
North Henderson Avenue, Dallas, Texas, United States
Primo's Bar & Grille
Price: Moderate
Rating: 3
Cuisine:
Mexican
A long-time hangout in
Uptown, this wonderful spot only gets better with age. The Sunday brunch is hugely satisfying, but any day of the week is perfect for top-rate margaritas and a plate of the delicious tacos camperos filled with beef fajita meat.
Pile on jalapeno, cilantro , a slice of avocado and a spoonful of the tomato salsa on the table.
It's a good spot to take a break from shopping and gallery-browsing; relax on the patio or in one of the rooms inside the hundred-year-old building with creaky wooden floors.
Address: 3309 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas, United States
- published: 16 Nov 2013
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