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Dining The guide was updated: 2023-10-25

There is no shortage of restaurants in the Big D. A selection as big and diverse as the city itself is available, from southwestern Tex-Mex to delicate getaways for a romantic evening. Discover an array of venues that will fit the mood day or night.

Chamberlain's Steak & Fish

Chamberlain's Steak & Fish

Owned by nationally recognized chef Richard Chamberlain, this steakhouse features palate-pleasing dishes that have garnered critical acclaim and national attention. The seafood is always fresh from that day, and the meat selections include prime rib, steaks, chops, and American-raised Kobe beef. Finish the meal with delicious desserts like their crème brûlée and consider it a perfect night.

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

If you are craving a fabulous steak, then head over to Pappas Bros. This is an upscale restaurant where chefs pride themselves on serving guests the best steaks with highest-quality ingredients. The food is cooked flawlessly each and every time. Very popular restaurant among locals and tourists.

Thai Orchid Addison

Thai Orchid Addison

The restaurant is run by a Thai family and known for their outstanding customer service. Enjoy exotic Thai dishes at reasonable prices. Everything is cooked with fresh traditional ingredients to get that perfect taste. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. The long menu includes weekday lunch specials.

Kalachandji's Palace & Restaurant

Kalachandji's Palace & Restaurant

The vegetarian Kalachandji's Palace & Restaurant serves Indian dishes prepared with best possible ingredients. The restaurant is part of a Hare Krishna Temple and offers a vegetarian buffet.

The French Room

The French Room

The New York Times has described The French Room as “a Louis XV fantasy on the prairie... indisputably the most striking and sumptuous restaurant in Dallas.” In the historic hotel, you can wine and dine like royalty and enjoy excellent service at its finest.

Kenny's Wood Fired Grill

Kenny's Wood Fired Grill

Top notch quality service and attention to detail describe Kenny's Wood Fired Grill. Get the best crab cake and filet mignon in a great ambiance. Serves one of the best steaks in Dallas. Stop by for Sunday brunch!

Velvet Taco

Velvet Taco

Genuinely homemade Tacos made with the freshest ingredients from scratch — a huge hit with locals and an instant favorite for those visiting for the first time. Velvet Taco works until late, which means guests are welcome even in the after-hours.

Rise

Rise

Rise No. 1 has a lovely decor and ambience. The best-sellers are original savory souffles, like crab soufflé and pumpkin soufflé. Those looking for flavors even more new and exciting should give the marshmallow soup a try.

Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab

Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab

Truluck’s casts fine dining in a welcomed new light. Whether your palate craves seafood from the restaurant’s own fisheries, a classic-style Texan steak, or a sweet indulgence of cake and coffee, this is a great option during an outing in downtown Dallas.

Tupinamba Restaurant

Tupinamba Restaurant

A wealth of experience and tradition accompanies dinner at Tupi’s. The restaurant’s heritage spans decades back to 1947, when it opened to become what is now Dallas’ oldest family-owned Mexican restaurant. It is fine dining that remains true to its original roots, with lunch specials, a full menu and a bar equipped with wines, beer and mixed drinks.

Celebration

Celebration

Staying true to its name, Celebration serves traditional and Southern cuisine in an atmosphere light and fun for the family. From meatloaf and black eyed peas to pan-seared tuna steaks, the menu has something for everyone to enjoy. Celebration Market is located next door.

The Old Warsaw

The Old Warsaw

Located in the elegant Uptown neighborhood, The Old Warsaw serves French Continental cuisine in a setting designed for romance and intrigue with candlelit dinners and soft serenades played by musicians. Their wine cellar is replete with selections from Europe, South America and North America, and valet parking is provided. Reservations are required.

Steel Sushi Restaurant & Lounge

Steel Sushi Restaurant & Lounge

Both a restaurant and lounge, Steel is a hybrid of Chinese, Indo-Chine, Japanese and Korean cuisines. Mahogany paneling lines the walls while the floors are Brazilian cherry hardwood, with the soothing appeal of spot-lighting and local artwork as the décor. You can also enjoy the sushi bar and sake in a glassed wine room. So if Zen harmony is what you seek, Steel Restaurant is the perfect venue.

Fadi's Mediterranean Grill

Fadi's Mediterranean Grill

A little bit of the Mediterranean style and cuisine can be found in Dallas at Fadi’s. They provide a low-fat, low-calorie menu that retains the freshness and zest of authentic Mediterranean dishes.

Fireside Pies

Fireside Pies

Comfortable booths set around an open kitchen that supplies handcrafted, wood-oven baked pizzas and pies allow patrons to eat and drink in ease and relaxation. Only the freshest ingredients are used — from their roasted red peppers and mozzarella to their house dressings — and signature cocktails always adorn the tables. Reservations are not accepted.

El Fenix Restaurant

El Fenix Restaurant

Once frequented by musical legends like Glenn Miller and Kay Kaiser — and even featured on the Food Network — El Fenix has been serving exquisite Mexican cuisine since 1918. This rich history infuses into Tex-Mex dishes like the gourmet grande taco platters, decadent enchiladas, and the signature 1918 margarita.

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