20 Feet is what you get when two really good chefs try to simultaneously capture the casual elegance of a small Manhattan seafood restaurant and the glorious excess of a New England clam shack. The small dining room joins Good 2 Go Taco and Goodfriend on Peavy Road in East Dallas, rounding out... More >>

Since 1999, Abacus has represented the quintessence of creative dining injected with a good dose of common sense. Now, after a complete overhaul of the dining room and the addition of the Bar at Abacus, a transformation fueled by modern chic, lighter hues and rich textural finishes of wood,... More >>

Located in North Dallas, Afghan Grill offers delicious food in a warm and vibrant atmosphere. The menu offers Afghan novelties such as Mantoo, Qabili Palao and Sabzi as well as an array of grilled kabobs and menu items from other cuisines such as Hummus and Dolma. Each plate is made with exotic... More >>

Being a self-proclaimed "casual-chic bistro" inside of a four-star hotel has its benefits, as free parking outside the Renaissance is plentiful and a valet is unneeded. Despite the casualness of the parking situation, the updated lobby's cool with marble and warm with candlelight is striking... More >>

We figure there's something wrong with people who can't enjoy an occasional fried chicken dinner. Nonetheless, we feared we'd be wandering onto the documentary setpiece for America: The Obese at Babe's, a venerable family dining establishment exactly where you'd expect to find it, in a Garland... More >>

The small menu here reflects the predominantly fried All-Stars of Texan and Southern cuisine. There's fried chicken and chicken-fried steak, natch. There's fried catfish and pot roast. There's fried chicken tenders and smoked chicken. That's the entire selection of main dishes at Babe's Chicken... More >>

The small menu here reflects the predominantly fried All-Stars of Texan and Southern cuisine. There's fried chicken and chicken-fried steak, natch. There's fried catfish and pot roast. There's fried chicken tenders and smoked chicken. That's the entire selection of main dishes at Babe's Chicken... More >>

The small menu here reflects the predominantly fried All-Stars of Texan and Southern cuisine. There's fried chicken and chicken-fried steak, natch. There's fried catfish and pot roast. There's fried chicken tenders and smoked chicken. That's the entire selection of main dishes at Babe's Chicken... More >>

Bijoux opened in 2007 and quickly earned Best New Restaurant here at the Observer. Over the next five years chef Scott Gotlich cooked modern French cuisine that earned his restaurant a reputation for both refined and pricey dining. This year, however, Bijoux has been spun anew, with a lightened... More >>

Simmered down to its tagline, “cured meats, and craft beer,” Blind Butcher offers just that, though the results are far from normal. Chef Oliver Stirin’s charcuterie conjures an angry, tattooed salami that’s seriously spicy and listens to Motörhead. Caramel corn comes with bacon and the french... More >>

This is arguably the best Brazilian "espeto corrido churrascaria," or continuous service grill house, in the area. The space is palatial, if a bit banquet-hall-esque, the salad bar is ample and relatively fresh, and the skewered meats, served by gauchos with wicked carving knives slipped into... More >>

Just the concept of local ingredients trucked in from the farm every day, the reliance on organic meats and vegetables, and the ever-changing menu would be enough to attract enough of a following to sustain this small Oak Cliff station. But the kitchen is pretty damn good too-even without a... More >>

Boulevardier is a French-Inspired, Neighborhood-Friendly Bistro located in the historic and beautiful Bishop Arts District. Offering a wide selection of House Made Bistro Fare including Specialty Oysters, Steaks, Chicken and Fish off of our Wood Fired Grill and Modern Takes on French Bistro... More >>

The Cubano sandwich as the little Oak Cliff hut is fantastic. The roast pork is shredded to strings and is fatty and juicy. The ham is sliced thick, the cheese is melty and those pickles tag-team the taste buds with a healthy dose of mustard for a much needed punch of acid. Despite it's... More >>

Two chefs aren't too many at this North Dallas destination. Jean-Marie Cadot, formerly of Lavendou, teams with the well-known Gaspar Stantic to cook up some impressive French-New American dishes. Their version of escargot, riding in a Pernod-spiked sauce, ranks amongst the best in Dallas.... More >>

Over the years, chef-owner Mansour Gorji has transformed Canary Café to a little eclectic spot to a white tablecloth-though still casual-destination focusing on steak and Mediterranean specialties. Despite his Iranian background, he probably understands Texas steak better than anyone. Oh…it's... More >>

This isn’t your old favorite Italian-American restaurant, but if good red sauce what you’re craving this may be your new one. Julian Barsotti, the chef behind the lauded regional Italian cooking of Nonna, goes Caesar salad and meatballs in his newest offering in Highland Park. During lunch, ... More >>

Developed and operated by Consilient Hospitality, and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, CBD Provisions is a modern Texas brasserie in the heart of historic downtown Dallas adjacent to The Joule Hotel. Led by Executive Chef Michael Sindoni, the restaurant celebrates the natural... More >>

For some time, Central 214 was led by Blythe Beck, but now Graham Dodds mans the pass, fresh from an award-winning stint at Bolsa in Oak Cliff. His bone-marrow butter steak is a stunner. Dodds procures beef naturally raised in Texas, sears it to order and slathers it end to end in a beautiful... More >>

Chennai breaks the mold of the stereotypical suburban Indian restaurant with a clean, modern décor, and a lack of lunch buffet. Instead, every meal must be ordered off a sprawling menu that may contain significantly more dishes you don't recognize than ones you do. This is a good thing. The... More >>

You could almost pretend you're in your friend's backyard when you're hanging out here. The east side of the courtyard is framed by the two buildings that house the restaurant and bar. To the west, shipping containers that once sat stacked on railcars have been reinvented as furnished front... More >>

So cliché, with that portrait of a young Frank Sinatra hung beside the bar, his face gazing upward. You might wonder if the moon's in his eyes, though that's another artist who's equally as shopworn in New York Style Pizza joints. And that cheesy tune is playing too, ting-a-ling-a-ling -- it's... More >>

Cosmic Cafe specializes in first wave vegetarian cuisine, which surely comes as no surprise to passers-by who've taken note of the Tibetan prayer flags lining the front porch or peace-seekers who show up to use the mediation center on the second floor. The food here is plain and artless: There... More >>

Folks pack out this East Dallas eatery for quality Mexican home cooking served fast and cheap. Others come for the late-night munchies, since Cuquita's kitchen is open into the wee hours every day except Tuesday. The hot, fresh salsa is a bracing complement to perfect chips. We especially liked... More >>

Desta doesn't feel like a typical Ethiopian restaurant. The fixtures are modern and minimalist and the space could easily double as a stylish, downtown bar. The one-page menu offers a twist on classic Ethiopian cooking. The doro wat (a braised chicken dish), stewed lentils and tibbs (stewed... More >>