September 24, 2009

Cork Dallas

Indie wine shop and bar with select small bites like cured meats and stinky cheese. Low-end to luxury bottles line the space. Check out the super-cool tasting menu that lets you pick your poison by computer.

  Cityplace, Food & Drink, After Work, Private Parties

September 8, 2009

The Quarter Bar Dallas

Cozy bar with an old Irish pub feel. Expect an extensive appetizer menu and weekday happy hour drink specials, 4-7 p.m. When the weather’s nice, retreat to the rooftop patio for charming Uptown views.

  Uptown, Food & Drink, Rooftop

August 15, 2007

Fearing's Dallas

Fearing’s is just what you might expect from a resto inside the tony Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. It’s swank — and it’s over-the-top Texas to the bone. Beloved chef Dean Fearing turns out Southwestern delights like barbecue shrimp tacos, apple-smoked bacon-jalapeno chicken, and scallops with tangerine essence. The Rattlesnake Bar is packed with pretty women and the fat wallets who love them.

  Arts District, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Boozehound

January 27, 2006

The Mansion Restaurant Dallas

The Mansion is a Dallas icon, and dining there is like sharing a meal with a grande dame. The menu changes with the seasons, but tortilla soup is a year-round staple. The clubby bar is a treat of its own, with wine chats, live music on weekends, and the unshakable feeling that you might meet some rich someone who could sweep you off your feet (and take you upstairs to one of the fancy-pants rooms).

  Northwest Dallas, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Bar Menu

September 8, 2009

Primo's Dallas

Popular Tex-Mex joint known for its sports-watching crowd and bustling front patio.

  Uptown, Food & Drink, Watch the Game

July 29, 2008

Dragonfly Dallas

Swanky hotel resto with a tendency to draw an edgy (read: rowdy) crowd. The crispy calamari salad is delish, and the revolving brunch menu never disappoints. There’s also a goth-meets-Victorian back room for large, private parties.

  Uptown, Food & Drink, Brunch, Poolside Dining

November 12, 2009

Ocean Prime Dallas

Small steak and seafood chain that channels a retro supper club (dark wood, schmancy drapes, snazzy cocktails) in the heart of Uptown. The Prime Hour (4-6 p.m.) menu dishes cheap bites like $5 truffled deviled eggs.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Bar Menu, Classic Cocktails