DINING
Abacus
Belly & Trumpet
Café Madrid
This eclectic Dallas restaurant pushes the envelope with its fusion cuisine. Legendary chef and owner Kent Rathbun offers world cuisine ranging from Thai, Spanish and Japanese to “homeboy” dishes like bacon and eggs.
Set in an intimate cottage, the menu provides guests the opportunity to experience a variety of Chef Zenner’s innovative creations during their dining experience. The menu incorporates global influences in soulful, contemporary dishes that change on a regular basis. The wine list is approachable and eclectic.
Celebrating 25 years as Dallas’ original Spanish restaurant and tapas bar, Cafe Madrid offers patrons a cozy, intimate dining setting reminiscent of the little cafés found on the streets of Madrid. Family owned and operated, Café Madrid features such Spanish classics as paella, fried calamari, shrimp in garlic, and grilled quail. The restaurant has been honored for its unique wine list, which includes 85 varieties of Spanish wines and sherries.
4511 McKinney Ave. 214.559.3111 abacus-restaurant.com
3407 McKinney Ave. 214.855.5551
Adelmo’s Ristorante
bellyandtrumpet.com
Visit this quaint and cozy bistro filled with wonderful aromas and flavors of the Mediterranean. Adelmo’s intimate setting, personalized service and enticing cuisine have made it one of Dallas’ most romantic dining rooms. 4537 Cole Ave. 214.559.0325
Bijoux This classy and quiet West Lovers Lane destination provides fantastic New French fare from chef Scott Gottlich, offered in six-course tastings with à la carte options available. Also available is a vegetarian tasting menu and an extensive wine list.
adelmos.com
5450 W. Lovers Lane 214.350.6100
Avanti Ristorante
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Avanti features Northern and Southern Italian dishes made with fresh seafood, steaks, veal and pasta. Its small, intimate dining room with a sleek, uptown bistro atmosphere is convenient to the McKinney Avenue Trolley line. For mouth-watering entrées and live nightly music, this popular spot is not to be missed. 2720 McKinney Ave. 214.871.4955 avantirestaurants.com
Baboush This Lebanese restaurant, located in the West Village, offers a fresh new take on Mediterranean cuisine and ambiance. Named for Moroccan slippers, Baboush lets diners slip into a Moroccan state of mind while dining on exotic small plates inside a sleek, vibrant space. 3636 McKinney Ave. 214.599.0707
Bistro 31 Located in Highland Park Village, this European-style establishment offers everything from Italian to Spanish to French influences. Serving only fresh, gourmet ingredients, the menu changes with the seasons, and the restaurant offers an extensive wine list. 87 Highland Park Village, Ste. 200 214.420.3900 bistro31dallas.com
Bolsa This cozy Dallas spot near the Bishop Arts District in a historic building features a seasonal menu that changes regularly, focusing on fresh and local ingredients. A bruschetta sampler features prosciutto, fig preserves, apples, toasted pine nuts and P’tit Basque cheese. Enjoy the fine cocktails and the pocket-friendly wine list.
baboushdallas.com
614 W. Davis 214.943.1883
Barter
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2014 Tastemaker Awards’ celebrates Dallas’ rich culinary history and pays homage to Texas cuisine at Barter. Executive chef Andrew Dilda collaborated with chef Tim Love to design a menu that honors Dallas’ culinary traditions and flavors, turning to the city and its diversity as a muse to inspire a take on contemporary Texan cuisine. 3232 McKinney Ave. 214.969.6898 barteruptown.com
408 N. Bishop Ave. 214.942.1828 dallasboulevardier.com
5100 Belt Line Road, Addison 972.503.7080 canarybygorji.com
Cantina Laredo
4501 Travis St. 214.528.1731 cafemadrid-dallas.com
Café On The Green The imaginative chefs serve American cuisine with a gentle Texan accent at this quaint eatery that is one of five eateries in the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas. The restaurant over looks the villas and the Resort pool. It is sophisticated but relaxed dining at its best.
Serving authentic Mexican cuisine in a sophisticated space, this spot offers delicious dishes complemented by signature sauces. It serves only the freshest fish, quality beef steaks and handrolled enchiladas. See website for more locations. 6025 Royal Lane 214.265.1610
4150 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75038 972.717.2420
cantinalaredo.com
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Created by Paul Draper, Central 214 is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. This warm and energetic restaurant features approachable, regional American cuisine highlighting rustic flavors. Stop by Central 214’s chic bar or cozy courtyard patio for daily happy hour specials and bites.
Café Pacific An institution in Dallas dining for over 34 years, Café Pacific embodies sophistication while remaining decidedly unpretentious. This friendly neighborhood seafood and steak restaurant has garnered praise both locally and nationally for its casual elegance.
Central 214
5680 N. Central Expy. 214.444.9339
24 Highland Park Village 214.526.1170
central214.com
cafepacificdallas.com
Chamberlain’s Fish Market Grill
Canary By Gorji
Truly a seafood lover’s paradise, Chamberlain’s offers up tasty dishes such as the Honduran tilapia served with green beans, bell peppers and mushrooms. Its evolving, seasonal menus balance signature creations with timeless favorites. An extensive wine list provides the perfect pairing for any evening. 4525 Belt Line Road 972.503.3474
Boulevardier Chef Nathan Tate teamed up with Brooks and Bradley Anderson to create a casual urban bistro serving French food and affordable wines in the heart of the Bishop Arts District. On the menu is one of the better French soups in town that features a crunchy baguette with caramelized onions and nutty Gruyère.
The creative culinary interpretations are accompanied by a boutique international wine list.
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Charming and intimate, this 10 table, fine dining restaurant specializes in New Mediterranean cuisine, prime steaks and seafood. Chef Gorji, Back-To-Back Texas Steak Cook-Off Champion, offers savory selections including wild boar, lamb, beef pomegranate, braised octopus, quail, inventive appetizers and salads.
Charlie Palmer at The Joule This popular restaurant is housed in an expansion of the former Dallas National Bank, a 1920’s era building listed on the National Register of Historical Places and the only Gothic revival-style “skyscraper” tower in the city. Enjoy a personal twist on classic steakhouse
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