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Dallas,
TX
75207
214-712-7145 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Although this revolving restaurant offers outstanding views from its 50th story perch atop Reunion Tower, what truly sets it apart is its knack for delivering outstanding New American dishes. Indeed, it's not uncommon for Southwestern ingredients like epazote, serranos, red chiles, and poblanos to find their way into main course fare. Whether based around chicken, lamb, or seafood, dishes reveal equally creative preparations. Reservations are strongly encouraged for Sunday's champagne brunch.
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| 7700 W Northwest Hwy
Dallas,
TX
75225
214-378-8686 | | | | | Description: NORTH DALLAS. Southwestern touches and contemporary decor contribute to Blue Mesa Grill's casual ambiance. The food is utterly Tex-Mex, and the restaurant thrills diners with starters like Blue Mesa churrascaritas skewers of marinated steak and chicken served with grilled mesa panna flatbread. Entree options range from Adobe Pie (pastry with spicy chicken, cheese, and roasted peppers) to red chile salmon tacos. Other options include blue crab and shrimp enchiladas, a mixed seafood grill, and slow-roasted, glazed chicken with grilled asparagus. Another of the restaurant's claims to fame is its tequila selection 60 premium options await. Don't forget the fabulous Sunday brunch either!
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| 3835 Cedar Springs Rd
Dallas,
TX
75219
214-521-5821 | | | | | Description: OAK LAWN. Since 1976, this restaurant has managed to maintain a perfect balance between traditional, dependable dishes and specials with a new and unique twist. Menu favorites include roast pork with honey and rosemary, chicken and dill dumplings, and black bean ravioli. Patrons rave about the outstanding weekend brunch, too.
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| 4150 N MacArthur Blvd
Irving,
TX
75038
972-717-0700 | | | | | Description: NORTHWEST DALLAS. A pale graceful dining room, touched with dark accents and clean-lined furnishings, sets guests at ease in this resort dining room. The menu boasts an American sensibility, enlivened with Continental touches. An intriguing soup that unites the flavors of parsnips and truffles is an unusual dish that leads beautifully into Chilean sea bass with hazelnuts and squid ink vinaigrette or whole roast squab with apricot glaze. Other options include Australian lamb chops with mint pesto, grilled scallops with coconut-habanero hush puppies, and beef tenderloin with blue cheese spoon bread. Steaks and pastas are also available. A wonderful wine list adds to the experience, while prix fixe menus and breakfast and lunch buffets further increase dining options.
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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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| 2626 Howell St
Dallas,
TX
75204
214-999-0059 | | | | | Description: UPTOWN. Located near the Quadrangle on McKinney Avenue, Tin Star offers energetic, casual ambiance. Counter seating and tabletop options are both available, and service is invariably fast. By allowing customers to order at the register, the restaurant is able to provide quick meals in a leisurely environment. The menu features a variety of breakfast tacos, including ones filled with fajita steak and grilled salmon. You can even build your own by choosing from items like scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheese. Add sides of demi-glazed potatoes, fresh fruit, and house-mashed black beans, and your meal is complete.
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| 4951 Belt Line Rd
Addison,
TX
75240
972-991-3335 | | | | | Description: ADDISON. Sports, burgers, and an upscale, energetic crowd are standouts at this grill. Television sets line the room, and classic bar items like burgers, ribs, and pizza are the foundation of the menu. The place is popular with an after-work crowd, especially during happy hour (from 4pm to 7pm). On Thursday, karaoke is king, so plan accordingly if you want to test your pipes with a captive audience.
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| 5757 W Lovers Ln
Dallas,
TX
75209
214-351-2233 | | | | | Description: WEST LOVERS LANE. Serving exceptional New American cuisine for well over 15 years, this neighborhood eatery has a laid-back atmosphere that feels like home, courtesy of neutral tones, lace-covered windows, and a friendly waitstaff. The seasonal menu lists delicacies like blue marlin and Asian marinated shrimp salad. The wine selection features more than 200 varietals, many of which hail from California. Two private dining areas, the Garden Room and the Fireplace Loft, handle special events and small group gatherings. Afternoon tea by reservation only.
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| 3888 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas,
TX
75219
214-219-3141 | | | | | Description: OAK LAWN. Home of the famous Green Bellybutton margarita, this Dallas favorite serves authentic Mexican dishes with a Texas twist. The attractive, candle-lit dining area will make you feel as if you're on the hacienda stucco walls, hand-painted murals, high ceilings, leather furniture, white tablecloths, and colorful accessories abound. The menu is a veritable "who's who" of spicy flavor, from taqueria-style tacos and duck-filled flautas to veal short ribs in red mole sauce and roasted poblano chilis stuffed with pork barbecue. A perfect complement to any such feast is a pitcher of sangria or a signature watermelon margarita.
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| 2440 Victory Park Ln
Dallas,
TX
75219
214-397-4111 | | | | | Description: VICTORY PARK. Tom Colicchio's lauded New York restaurant now has a Texas outpost. A chic interior dressed in walnut, concrete, leather, and steel is a composition of beauty and style. It meshes sweetly with the New American cuisine, which revels in premium goods and seasonal riches. The restaurant's premise allows diners to choose ingredients and preparation techniques, "craft"-ing their own meals that are shared with the table. Veal sweetbreads, Kobe skirt steak, Australian swordfish, and Maine diver scallops are among the main-course possibilities. Sides include summer squash ravioli, roasted shiitakes, and Japanese eggplant.
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