Classic cars and old-fashioned hamburgers are Keller's specialties. Very popular with all age groups, this hamburger institution is a great place to eat and enjoy beautiful weather. Rustic drive-in and parking carports give this place a nostalgic twist. Just flash your car lights to get the wait staff's (once known as car-hops) attention. The fish sandwich, chicken strips, homemade chili and other favorites provide you with a wide range of choices, not to mention the habit-forming hamburgers.
With lights dimmed to devious, seats out in the back and music that infects the soul, Brick & Bones has a funky dive bar vibe. As you soak up the laid-back atmosphere of this place, try the handcrafted cocktails, wines and moonshines or lay your hands on the house specialty Fried Chicken which is sure to please your palate. They also have on offer salads, pastas, sandwiches and burgers along with a couple of vegetarian options. Brick and Bones is an ideal bar if you want to have a lively evening out without leaving your comfort zone.
While the expected California Rolls and sashimi are offered up in fresh supply at Sushi Robata, the true treasure will be found by those willing to venture into new territory—and with 100 appetizers on the menu, several visits will be needed. Yam cakes with sweet miso sauce or authentic natto, a traditional Japanese comfort food, are good beginnings. Stellar entrées include a fresh, raw shrimp paired with the spicy, fried head. The staff excels at suggesting the correct sake to sample with various dishes, and many diners make this restaurant a favorite.
Lucia
Nestled in a charming building on West Eighth Street, the history of which dates back to the 1920s, Lucia offers a nostalgic dining experience to all its patrons. Opened by Chef David Uygur and wife Jennifer in 2012, the cozy eatery has come to be established as a gastronomic mainstay of Dallas' vibrant Bishop Arts District. Lucia prides itself on serving authentic Italian cuisine and takes immense pleasure in tantalizing taste buds with the help of specialties such as the Salumi Misti, Gnocchi Alla Romana with hedgehogs, and Red Wattled pork shoulder with mashed fava beans.
This is a popular barbecue joint famous for their melt-in-your-mouth cuts of pork, roasted in a massive on-site barbecue pit, served with in-house BBQ sauce. They serve a variety of sandwiches, patrons can try their famous Toddfather sandwich (brisket, pulled pork and hot link-sausage) or select a cut of hot, seasoned meat anything from beef ribs to brisket to homemade sausage. The eatery is mainly a take-out and offers catering services too, but patrons can visit the eatery for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays between 10:30a to 2:00p or on 1st Saturday of each month at the same time. Lastly enjoy sipping on some cold free beer offered to guests, while you await your delicious barbecued meals being prepared.
This simple yet endearing joint serving Tex-Mex cuisine has been satisfying taste buds since 1981. The ambiance at the family-run restaurant is friendly and the food is excellent. Choose among their popular dishes such as Jack Hongos, Guacamole Salad, Lucychanga, and Spinach Quesadillas. If you're in for a quick meal, stick to the Luncheon Special. A favorite haunt of many movie stars and their fans, the only thing bigger than the eatery's reputation is the smile on their customers' faces.
Bring your Mom here so she can replicate some of the incredible, home-cooked dishes served here daily! If you come here more than once, you'll notice more regulars than at any other place in Dallas. Specialties include the Chicken Fried Steak ("smothered steak" to those who didn't grow up in the South!) and the excellent, tender Pot Roast. Hot, flaky biscuits are served with most meals and the chocolate cream pie is among the finest ever made.
Co-owned by a team of chefs and restaurateurs including Dallas Chef J. Chastain, The Charles synergizes the brightest facets of Italian and modern Southern cuisines. Housed in a whitewashed building on Market Center Boulevard, the restaurant's interiors are a wonderful orchestration of plush velvet sofas, elaborate chandeliers, artsy walls, and exquisite ceramics. The menu promises a revelation as well, with specialties such as The Beef Tartare, Crisp Arctic Char, and the Porterhouse Bisteca. Also, the Italian Old Fashioned cocktail from the stylish bar is definitely worth a try.
