Dallas Observer: Home-cooked favorites include meat loaf, chicken and dumplings as well as the obligatory chicken-fried steak matched by classic Southern sides like turnip greens and candied yams, just to name a few. Read more.
Chris: A Dallas hidden icon!
Dallas Observer: Their Cherry Crumb Pie is featured on an Observer slideshow, featured as one of Dallas' Amazing Pies. And believe us, we know our food.
3. The Mansion Bar
8.9
in Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX
Cocktail Bar · 13 tips and reviews
elliott sernel: Best clubby, elegant bar in Dallas. Great service, good drinks and a fun atmosphere.
Bev G Urban Epicurious: Check out Sommelier, Michael Flynn's weekly Thursday evening Wine Chats @ 6p 3-4 wines & a paired bite $35/pp.
Johanna: Best Burger in town !
4. Gemma
8.6
2323 N Henderson Ave (btwn Capitol Ave. & Fuqua St.), Dallas, TX
New American Restaurant · Knox-Henderson · 24 tips and reviews
Lee Diaz: Fantastic flavors abound! Try the avocado kiwi margarita paired with the ceviche. Then maybe work your way to the pork chop.
Eater: A little taste of Napa Valley hits Dallas at the new Henderson Avenue restaurant decked out in classy Hamptons-style decor, with a heavy focus on what's local, seasonal and delicious.
Cameron Desautels: The Texas Heat (jalapeño-infused tequila, lemon, lime, & cilantro) might be the best spicy beverage I've ever had.
6. Uchi
9.3
2817 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Jemima Chappel: Sit at the bar with Junior, Elvis and David. You'll have the best evening with the most delicious food!
Andra Zapartan: We had the tasting menu and it was sooooo delicious. And the big eye tuna is AMAZING - literally melts in your mouth. The dessert was heavenly as well. So pick anything you want, you can't go wrong.
Jason Skwarek: If you've ever gone to the original Uchi in Austin the this will be home away from home. Same unique spin and very fresh attack at classics and specials, alike.
9. Royal Chopstix
7.9
1600 Market Pl (Walton Blvd and I-635), Irving, TX
Asian Restaurant · Valley Ranch · 18 tips and reviews
Andrew Anderson: Quick for takeout and always tasty
Beverly S: First time here so I tried the spicy orange chicken and it was fabulous!
George Mydell: I've always eaten the orange chicken, some of the best around. Friendly staff, good service, and good food.
10. Norma's Cafe
8.3
1123 W Davis St (at N Winnetka Ave), Dallas, TX
Diner · 52 tips and reviews
M Spence: Try the chicken fried steak here, very good. Nice comfort food.
Dallas Observer: The owner, Ed Murph, actually helped create Texas' Chicken-Fried Steak Day if that says something about how serious they take their chicken-fried steak.
Matthew Martin: Leave a big tip - they deserve it
Frank Sarabia: This spot has the most amazing rolls & cornbread!! I've tried almost every dish there!! Service is fast & efficient!! It's a MUST try!!
Karen Hall: The best cornbread I ever eaten in my WHOLE LIFE !!
Kevin Richardson: Head to Mama's Daughters for a good old fashioned bfast with eggs, toast, hashbrowns. Make sure to take some friends and just enjoy!
Stanley Corbett: Muffins are amazing, breakfast sandwiches and cookies are fantastic as well!
James Loomstein: Bonus Business Tip #1: when you walk in - choose the booth directly to your right (in the corner). Secret power outlet behind the booth.
James Saikin: Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwich is without equal anywhere in Dallas, and their chocolate chip cookies are great( JD's Chippery by SMU has the best in the world)