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Dallas,
TX
75205
214-559-3111 | | | | | Description: KNOX-HENDERSON. Eclectic global cuisine with Pacific Rim influences encourages diners to try something new. Innovative recipes and fresh seasonal ingredients give dynamic twists to dishes like pan-seared red snapper and lobster shooters. Enjoy Abacus' unique cuisine in a relaxed dining room fashionably appointed with rich woods, metal and glass sculpture, contemporary art, and gleaming geometric designs. An open kitchen provides great views of the master at work.
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| 1800 N Market St
Dallas,
TX
75202
214-999-0662 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN DALLAS. If authentic Mexican is what you're after, then you need to take a trip to the Cadillac Bar. This popular restaurant features traditional decor and its ambiance is full-fledged FIESTA! The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere (complete with live music) is energetic. Locals favor the Cadillac for its renowned margaritas. Classics like Cabrito al Pastor (roasted young goat) and Camarones Enbrochette (stuffed shrimp) are among the many tasty menu items. To complete your bona fide Mexican meal, the Tres Leches dessert (pound cake soaked in three types of milk and whipped cream, then topped with cinnamon and vanilla) is an absolute must.
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| 2129 Greenville Ave
Dallas,
TX
75206-7125
214-821-8890 | | | | | Description: GREENVILLE AVENUE. When the urge for Cajun food strikes, head to Dodie's. The family-run restaurant is a favorite with local college students, who love to sit on the patio, people-watch, and dig into spicy treats like Cajun tamales (crabmeat-stuffed jalapenos), jambalaya, the zesty house coleslaw, and Dodie's famous "swamp fries," which come smothered in gravy and cheese. Non-seafood eaters, take heart Dodie's has roast beef po' boys, blackened chicken, and red beans and rice. Only one dessert is on the menu, but regulars agree that you must save room for it a fantastic bread pudding!
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| 3015 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas,
TX
75219
214-224-3152 | | | | | Description: OAK LAWN. Looking for an upscale lunch in a short amount of time? This restaurant promises to have you fed and out the door within an hour. The lunch special is an abbreviated version of the main menu and includes two courses. Choose creative American dishes, some with an Asian touch, from the Business Lunch menu. The knowledgeable, friendly waitstaff serves items like venison loin, tempura shrimp, blackened salmon, and crab lasagna.
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| 2201 N Stemmons Frwy
Dallas,
TX
75207
214-761-7470 | | | | | Description: MARKET CENTER. Panoramic city views from the 27th floor set the backdrop for Nana's acclaimed cuisine and service. Exotic ingredients contribute to unique and exciting menu items such as seared venison loin with caramelized bananas and Thai peanut sauce. The elegant interior displays priceless Asian art from the private collection of Margaret and Trammel Crow in addition to "Nana," an 1881 Gospodin Marcel Gavriel Suchorowsky portrait of a reclining nude.
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| 13340 Dallas Pkwy
Dallas,
TX
75240
972-759-2277 | | | | | Description: GALLERIA. A cheery, '30s-era ocean liner motif welcomes diners to this popular seafood restaurant, whose specialty is fresh fish flown in daily. Select a plate from the oyster bar's abundance, or order a treat like Dover sole or bluefin tuna. Maine lobster, weighing up to seven pounds, is typically available and provides quite a feast. The bar serves both classic and signature cocktails try a Perfect Screwdriver or a Harvey Wallbanger.
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| 15101 Addison Rd
Addison,
TX
75001
972-385-1000 | | | | | Description: ADDISON. Few restaurants can compete with the atmosphere and, yes, the cuisine of this colorful chain of Brazilian-style churrascarias. A family-friendly ambience pervades as diners enjoy a feast for the ages, one that features gaucho-wearing servers circling the South American-themed dining room with mouthwatering skewers of seasoned beef, chicken, lamb, pork, and Brazilian sausage. Just pick what you want, and they're happy to serve it up. Added temptations are Texas-sized side dishes like garlic mashed potatoes and sweet fried bananas, and the extravagant salad bar has been known to turn heads as well.
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| 11909 Preston Rd
Dallas,
TX
75230
972-960-7774 | | | | | Description: NORTH DALLAS. Mercury definitely rises to the top, thanks to its exceptional New American cuisine. From a starter of crispy foie gras to a braised lamb shank main course, the menu evidences the kitchen's expert hand. Dramatic lighting, dark colors, and contemporary design highlight the upscale yet unpretentious space, enveloping the place's trendy clientele in comfort and modernity. Wines are well-selected, and many are available by the glass.
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| 6047 Lewis St
Dallas,
TX
75206
214-826-0968 | | | | | Description: LAKEWOOD. Located in a charming house, this Continental-influenced restaurant thrives on a changing menu that makes the most of fresh ingredients. Starters might include foie gras in wild cranberry gastrique, while a Summerfield veal chop with fiddlehead ferns headlines the list of main courses. In addition, each dish has a suggested pairing from the well-chosen wine list. Complimentary hot towels, marinated olives, almonds, and sherry are cheerfully delivered to each table, creating a gracious, thoughtful ambience.
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| 2900 Thomas Ave
Dallas,
TX
75204
214-303-0400 | | | | | Description: UPTOWN. This sophisticated dining room features an open kitchen, smartly appointed tables, and stylish European-themed prints. Although the cuisine is billed as modern soul food, such a definition barely scrapes the surface. Southwestern, Asian, Cajun, and Italian influences find their way into many dishes pulled baby back rib meat with stuffed jalapeno ravioli, manchego-stuffed beef tenderloin with chorizo cheese grits, and tempura-fried and nori-wrapped ahi tuna with miso and crawfish rice.
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