Outdoor Seating Restaurants

Tucked within Dallas’ only five-star luxury hotel is The Mansion Restaurant. Its warm ambiance is created by a fusion of contemporary furnishings and elegant architecture complimented by honey-colored walls. For dinner in the main dining room, one can choose from a wide range of dishes, including such items as Maine Lobster Casserole or Guinea Fowl with bitter Spanish chocolate, cilantro pesto, and braised chicken tortellini. Aside from the main dining room, this restaurant offers a variety of different dining experiences: get the star treatment in the Chef’s Room, relax and snack on the Pool Terrace, or settle down for drinks … Learn More »

The people that presented you with Kirby’s Prime now present Woodfire by Kirby’s, a unique dining establishment specializing in wood fire pizzas and fine American cuisine. If that weren’t enough to entice you, Kirby’s bakes their pizzas extra thin with a crispy crunch to them, as well as adding unique modern and southwestern influences to their already exciting menu. The same level of excellence is brought to the restaurant’s Sunday Brunch, offering hearty buffet and a la carte options. Refreshing cocktails aren’t the only thing served in the upscale bar area of Kirby’s; different live music acts play every Friday … Learn More »

The slow descent in a glass elevator is the first indication that the experience at Dakota’s is going to be unique. The subterranean restaurant sits 18 feet below street level, with a layout that includes a recessed patio surrounded by cascading waterfalls, a fire pit, and a granite bar. Inside, French doors let in natural light, while art-deco accents and bistro-style furniture create an elegant, dreamy setting. The menu showcases premium steak and seafood, with an extensive selection of dry-aged Midwestern corn-fed USDA Prime steaks as well as premium meats including Berkshire pork, Colorado Lamb, and Scottish Salmon. Learn More »

From the moment you step into Chef Stephen Pyles’ self-named restaurant, you know you're in for a feast for all five senses. The Restaurant décor exudes sophisticated opulence, while the sheer size and number of dining options aim to accommodate numerous party sizes. The extensive Southwest-inspired menu is similarly lavish, offering ceviches, tapas, appetizers, flatbread pizzas, and a raw bar selection just to start. South American, Spanish, and Middle Eastern flavors meld to produce dishes like the Coffee Masala-Rubbed Strip Steak. And not to be outdone, the wine list spans the globe and compliments the jet-setting menu. Learn More »

Avanti’s is a unique uptown Italian bistro renowned for late-night dining until 3am on weekends. Boasting a small and intimate dining room, a quaint patio, and loyal clientele, this sleek locale is sure to pique your taste buds. Northern and Southern Italian food is prepared traditionally by a friendly staff, with mouth-watering dishes such as the Carpaccio Avanti, Tuna Tartare, Caprese Salad, Bone in Veal Chop, and Farfalle Carbonara. Their Moonlight Breakfast Menu always attracts a crowd and offers dinner and breakfast options for those night owls. Learn More »

Bask in Lavendou’s warm and welcoming French countryside décor, and let yourself slip into the mindset of someone truly enjoying the moment. Rustic archways of exposed brick and lively tablecloth fabrics of blues and yellows help cement the feeling of being on holiday, and the southern French cuisine menu convinces the palate it is in another time zone. The Foie Gras En Terrine au Sauternes is a decadent expression of flavor, while the Grilled Tilapia Provencal speaks of seemingly effortless freshness. “High Tea” is also a daily event, and is another fine touch of French hospitality. Learn More »

Stone walls, richly grained wood flooring, and a palette of earth tones contribute to the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired décor of Sevy’s Grill. The restaurant balances masculine sophistication and lighthearted charm to create a welcoming space to enjoy the creative American cuisine menu. And the wood burning grill adds another layer of savory goodness to the entire experience. Menu favorites include the Spicy Duck Flautas, the Rosemary Free Range Chicken, and the Dry Aged New York Strip Steak. Sevy’s is also eager to meet all your on and off site catering needs with chef-driven menus. Learn More »

Fearing’s at the Ritz-Carlton in uptown Dallas provides a truly consummate, elegant dining experience. There are six stylish dining rooms and two bars from which to choose to accentuate your fine dining experience, and each of them is decorated in a different motif. Regardless of where you dine, you will be surrounded by art, design, and furniture reminiscent of a European palace. Award-winning chef Dean Fearing has cultivated not only a luxurious dining atmosphere, but has also combined gourmet dishes with unique Southern cooking techniques to create a menu of excellent flavor and refinement. Voted the #1 Best Hotel Restaurant … Learn More »

The most recent expansion in a small franchise of restaurants that began in Beverly Hills, The Grill on the Alley continues a tradition of offering guests a classic fine-dining experience that they will not soon forget. Located in Dallas’ busy upscale Galleria shopping center, The Grill presents patrons with fare that reflects its surroundings. Dark wood and walls painted with inviting earth-tones are adorned with numerous framed prints enveloping diners in elegance. Signature dishes such as Filet Mignon or Baked Idaho Trout are just some of the mouth-watering offerings, and many unique California wines are available to put a finishing … Learn More »

Above all else, it pleases the Mi Piaci family to please guests with the fine authentic fare, drink, and service of Italy. With an expert understanding of simple and refined cuisine, Mi Piaci presents classic Northern Italian dishes in an equally timeless setting. The extensive and award-winning all-Italian wine list also goes a long way in cementing the experience of dining abroad. In fact, after delighting over a meal of such focused flavors and genuine vision, one may wonder if they in fact did hop a plane to Italy. In either case, they will leave saying “Mi Piaci.” Learn More »

The continuous evolution of Central 214 menu items reflects a celebration of each season, and incorporates locally grown ingredients year-round. Chef Tom Fleming honors serving only organic beef, pork, and poultry to provide the freshest rustic American regional cuisine, much to the delight of diners. His dedication also enables Central 214 to take a responsible role in what the Central 214 they call Earthcare: an environmentally friendly system that includes preparing organic foods, offering a selection of organic and biodynamic wines, and recycling everything from glass, to using recycled paper for menus, and even excess cooking oils are recycled into … Learn More »

There are many steak and chop houses in Dallas and plenty more throughout Texas, but few capture the spirit of Texas the way Dallas Chop House does. This restaurant is a functioning homage to the early years of Texas, more specifically the history of the cattle industry of cowboys. The décor and atmosphere is created using materials and decorations that have special ties to Texas, while still maintaining the refined aesthetic of a classic steakhouse. Unlike many chop houses, Chef Kenny Mills has crafted a menu that focuses on fresh ingredients – instead of grease or butter – to bring … Learn More »

Tucked beneath the Dallas Central Expressway is a stylish hot-spot known as the Sunset Lounge, a place for live music, sophisticated drinks and a late night crowd. Featuring new DJ’s every Friday night, the Sunset Lounge is a chic and hip place to grab a drink and dance the night away. They feature a dinner menu for upscale bar snacks, including paninis, flatbread pizza and other appetizers. Their signature drink menu, however, is what keeps patrons coming back to the Sunset Lounge. Known as a place “where hot bar meets cool lounge,” the Sunset Lounge’s cocktails and live music beats … Learn More »

Super chic both inside and out, Ocean Prime plates up a dining experience that is as visually appealing as it is satisfying. Clean lines, artful light fixtures, and whimsical accent pieces contribute to a dining space that is sophisticated and inviting. Similarly, the Ocean Prime menus highlight the finest ingredients available through masterful preparation techniques and flavor pairings. Fresh-off-the-boat seafood takes center stage for lunch and dinner, and is complemented brilliantly by a comprehensive selection of prime cut steaks. Cocktails and after dinner drinks round off any evening nicely, and Ocean Prime’s gluten free offerings complete the package. Learn More »

The Pelican House Restaurant serves Authentic New Orleans Style Cuisine with Texas Flair. We are where the Soul of Louisiana meets the Heart of Texas! Learn More »

“New American Cuisine with a French influence” is what Cadot chefs Jean-Marie Cadot and Gaspar Stantic promise to the customers of the quaint restaurant. With unique dishes like Butterflied Trout with a pistachio and mushroom white wine sauce, that’s exactly what they deliver. Owner Jean-Marie Cadot has a family restaurant history dating back to 1758 and he himself has been learning to cook since the age of eight, experience that shows through in their time-honored menu. The food is highlighted by the layout of the restaurant that includes four spacious, adjoining rooms with a table arrangement that encourages intimate conversation. … Learn More »