Heavens

Well, as you know, I am going. I have family over there, and, no offense, we often argue over where to eat and it can go on for a while. I have my standby favorites that we go to every time I come to visit. I'll list those later if you are interested. But maybe some new eateries would be a good idea...

So, in Dallas, or nearby, what is your favorite all time restuarant and why??? Does not have to be expensive and four star, just good food, nice service, good night out...thanks in advance...

yk

My favorite is Simon's Sushi in Plano. DH & I go there once a month to get our sushi fix. We're picky eaters when it comes to raw fish, as we like plain sashimi most (Sushi rolls, with too many bells and whistles, ie, sauses, hide the flavors of the fish). Simon has the freshest fish in town, and we can tell by the quality of the sashimi. The place is casual, and service is good.

810 N. Central Expressway (@ E Plano Pkwy)
Plano, TX 75074
Phone: 972-881-0818

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For a special dinner, I'd definitely go to Hotel St Germain for their 8-course dinner. Impeccable white glove service with just fantastic food. A good deal for $85 when you consider how expensive the restaurants in Dallas are.

http://www.hotelstgermain.com/new/summermenu.html
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Other places I like include:

Angela's Bistro 51 in the State-Thomas neighborhood.
http://www.angelasbistro51.com/

2701 Guillot (@ Boll)
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: 214-979-0051


Cafe Toulouse in Knox-Henderson has a nice ambience (I really could make myself believe I'm in France), food is average.

3314 Knox St (@ Travis)
Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: 214-520-8999

Hope this helps.

A_Traveller

The Tasting Romm at Lola's.

A_Traveller

Boy! Fingers are not working this morning - That should be the Tasting ROOM at Lola's.

stumpworks73

The current popular restaurant in Dallas is Craft at the new W Hotel next to AA Arena.

missypie

Might want to read about Craft before you go there. Isn't that the place where you choose all the ingredients, how you want your food cooked, etc?

For sheer fun, you can't beat Chuys.

mikemo

Bistro Louise on S. Hulen in Ft. Worth.
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mikemo

Oh, just Dallas:
Lola (www.lola4dinner.com)
Iris
www.guidelive.com
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GoodAdvice

Lola's (already mentioned here), Parigi is my favorite, and Javier's. Three great suggestions there. Javier's is the best bet -- upscale Mexico City food.

Heavens

I have eaten at Javiers, about 20 years ago and remember it to be a wonderful restaurant. Glad to hear that it is still in business.

Is Chuys a Mexican restaurant? And where is it? I don't know my neighborhoods like I used to...

missypie

Chuys is fun Tex Mex (they have an Elvis corner), but the food is good. It's on McKinney at Knox, actually about three blocks from Javiers.

Heavens

Well, no one requested, but my favorite standby restaurants are S and D Oyster Bar (great oysters and hush puppies and the best roumelade sauce outside of New Orleans) on McKinney and Sonny Bryans BBQ.

We also love El Fenix cheese enchiladas, but that one is hard to explain. I wouldn't be caught dead in El Fenix when I lived there. Go figure. I also want to try Mariannos this trip, haven't been there in ages. Did you know they invented the frozen margarita machine? Talk about neccisity being the mother of invention.

I have also been fond of the Dixie House and the Black Eyed Pea for southern cuisine (most particularly their chicken fried steak. Since we are from New England originally, no one in my family can make an authentic chicken fried steak)...

But, would be fun to try something new...

I'll be staying in Plano/Addison area, but we will travel for food and drink.