Diana’s Dallas Guidebook
My Favorite Restaurants
Sleek, sexy and very Dallas - these places will give you an authentic taste of our best cuisine. Make sure to dress up and prepare for the royal treatment.
Great steak & seafood and a fun atmosphere. Perfect for date night or a group dinner. Make a reservation in advance!
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Al Biernat's
4217 Oak Lawn AveGreat steak & seafood and a fun atmosphere. Perfect for date night or a group dinner. Make a reservation in advance!
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
10477 Lombardy LnYou just can't go wrong with steak in TX
Dallas Chop House
1717 MainMore steak; in the heart of the city
live jazz/blues and the seafood & steak tartar are to die for.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
4023 Oak Lawn Avelive jazz/blues and the seafood & steak tartar are to die for.
French soufflé & cozy atmosphere. Great for date night or a family dinner.
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rise nº1 Salon de Soufflé
5360 W Lovers LnFrench soufflé & cozy atmosphere. Great for date night or a family dinner.
Great food and views - a fine dining place. Make a reservation ahead of time.
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Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
300 Reunion Blvd EGreat food and views - a fine dining place. Make a reservation ahead of time.
Terilli's
2815 Greenville AveGreat Italian in the Lower Greenville area
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
3715 Greenville AveMexican, with several locations.
A romantic French locale with live piano music. Perfect for date nights and the staff is amazing
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St Martins
4223 Greenville AveA romantic French locale with live piano music. Perfect for date nights and the staff is amazing
Excellent food and a fancy place to see DALLAS elite (or be seen).
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Dragonfly
2332 Leonard StExcellent food and a fancy place to see DALLAS elite (or be seen).
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
3220 McKinney AveAsk for a boat if you order more than 3 rolls
The Mansion Restaurant
2821 Turtle Creek BlvdOld school/old money but cool nevertheless.
Great steak, old money atmosphere, great service - a lovely first date spot!
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The Capital Grille
500 Crescent CtGreat steak, old money atmosphere, great service - a lovely first date spot!
My Favorite Bars
Dallas craft cocktails are only second to those in NYC. And frankly, if you try these spots - you may say the #1 spot can be contested! Not to mention fun, music, and dancing!
Great cocktails in the heart of the city. The food is good too but their cocktails really shine.
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The Woolworth
1520 Elm StGreat cocktails in the heart of the city. The food is good too but their cocktails really shine.
Hidden in the basement of the Joule Hotel downtown - this local hidden gem is sure to please your cocktail buds. Dark sexy atmosphere contributes to a lovely last stop on a date.
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Midnight Rambler
1530 MainHidden in the basement of the Joule Hotel downtown - this local hidden gem is sure to please your cocktail buds. Dark sexy atmosphere contributes to a lovely last stop on a date.
The best view in town from the infinity pool on top of the Nylo Hotel. They serve bar food too but it is the view that steals the show.
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SODA Bar
1325 Botham Jean BlvdThe best view in town from the infinity pool on top of the Nylo Hotel. They serve bar food too but it is the view that steals the show.
Parliament
2418 Allen StGreat craft cocktails
Best smoked Old Fashioned cocktail we’ve ever had. Music in the back on weekends.
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Armoury D.E.
2714 Elm StBest smoked Old Fashioned cocktail we’ve ever had. Music in the back on weekends.
Live jazz/blues in a small venue. A hidden gem that packs a punch in the fun department. People of all ages just having a good time together.
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The Balcony Club
1825 Abrams RdLive jazz/blues in a small venue. A hidden gem that packs a punch in the fun department. People of all ages just having a good time together.
Located immediately next to the Klyde Warren Park in the heart of the city, this spot is equal parts chic and chill - great for a brunch after free yoga in the park on a weekend or for drinks any night.
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Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyLocated immediately next to the Klyde Warren Park in the heart of the city, this spot is equal parts chic and chill - great for a brunch after free yoga in the park on a weekend or for drinks any night.
Great for watching the game then hanging out for the rest of the night.
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Clutch Bar and Restaurant
2520 Cedar Springs RdGreat for watching the game then hanging out for the rest of the night.
Concrete Cowboy
2512 Cedar Springs RdCool dance spot.
Drag queens, rainbows, and unicorns - if you dare, you’ll have a blast. Think disco, chaps and love regardless if you’re gay or not.
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Station 4
3911 Cedar Springs RdDrag queens, rainbows, and unicorns - if you dare, you’ll have a blast. Think disco, chaps and love regardless if you’re gay or not.
While this is classified as a restaurant and the food is great, it’s more of a bar where young men hang out.
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Moxie's Grill & Bar
100 Crescent CtWhile this is classified as a restaurant and the food is great, it’s more of a bar where young men hang out.
Chill Spots, Beer & BBQ
Relaxed, come as you are, easy-going places to watch sports, eat bbq or chill outdoors in true TX fashion.
New and/or trendy restaurants, dessert, beverages & more. There are about 10+ restaurants in the area. Many are concept restaurants that give it a try here before they go mainstream.
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Trinity Groves
331 Singleton BlvdNew and/or trendy restaurants, dessert, beverages & more. There are about 10+ restaurants in the area. Many are concept restaurants that give it a try here before they go mainstream.
Pecan Lodge
2702 MainBest BBQ in Dallas
A little ways off but well worth it. Check out their operating hours before heading that way.
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Cattleack Barbeque
13628 Gamma RdA little ways off but well worth it. Check out their operating hours before heading that way.
A pet-friendly beer garden, access to the trail (or you can just watch the hikers go by). Great for the young crowd and chill party people )or young at heart).
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Katy Trail
Katy TrailA pet-friendly beer garden, access to the trail (or you can just watch the hikers go by). Great for the young crowd and chill party people )or young at heart).
Down-home offerings sourced from Texas ranchers and farmers. Cold, local craft beers and live music in an outdoor, very TX style.
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The Rustic
3656 Howell StDown-home offerings sourced from Texas ranchers and farmers. Cold, local craft beers and live music in an outdoor, very TX style.
Truck Yard is a come-as-you-are beer garden and adult playground. Super chill with food trucks, cold beer, and live music.
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Truck Yard
5624 Sears StTruck Yard is a come-as-you-are beer garden and adult playground. Super chill with food trucks, cold beer, and live music.
Longtime bistro with an innovative New American menu in the Lower Greenville area.
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The Grape
2808 Greenville AveLongtime bistro with an innovative New American menu in the Lower Greenville area.
Chill beer & bar food place in Lower Greenville with fabulous downtown views.
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HG Sply Co.
2008 Greenville AveChill beer & bar food place in Lower Greenville with fabulous downtown views.
Village Burger Bar
3699 West VillageBest burgers in uptown Dallas
Awesome for sports viewing, large groups and games. Oh, and the beer, of course!
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Bottled Blonde - Dallas
505 N Good Latimer ExpyAwesome for sports viewing, large groups and games. Oh, and the beer, of course!
Excellent beer and the cheese tray is awesome for afternoon chilling in the back or front patio
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The Ginger Man Dallas
2718 Boll StExcellent beer and the cheese tray is awesome for afternoon chilling in the back or front patio
The Libertine Bar
2101 Greenville AveChill spot
Low key place for Vietnamese pho - great on a cold night.
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Pho is for Lovers
5521 Greenville AveLow key place for Vietnamese pho - great on a cold night.
This hole-in-the-wall hidden gem is to die for. Blake and I frequent this secret authentic sushi spot. Bonus - they stay open way late.
Yama Sushi
8989 Forest LnThis hole-in-the-wall hidden gem is to die for. Blake and I frequent this secret authentic sushi spot. Bonus - they stay open way late.
Super low key, cheap and BYOB! Plus one of the best Italian food places in Dallas (owned by Albanians). Make sure to mention Blake and Diana sent you!
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Tony's Pizza & Pasta
10233 Northwest HwySuper low key, cheap and BYOB! Plus one of the best Italian food places in Dallas (owned by Albanians). Make sure to mention Blake and Diana sent you!
Henderson Tap House
2323 North Henderson AvenueChill sports bar
Cafe Madrid
4501 Travis StTapas that are just to die for and wonderful sangria
Sightseeing
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd E360 views of the city
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
646 MainCheck out the Kennedy museum & plaza
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood StThings To Do
Beautiful gardens plus you can bring wine and snack for a picnic.
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Dallas Arboretum och Botaniska trädgård
8525 Garland RdBeautiful gardens plus you can bring wine and snack for a picnic.
Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin StIf you like sea creatures
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Pk LnCatch a game or a show
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdFree scenic walk or bike ride
This park is in the heart of the city and has a few yoga and meditation offerings on weekends. There are also two excellent restaurants right by the park: Lark on the Park and Savor Gastropub, within walking distance.
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Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyThis park is in the heart of the city and has a few yoga and meditation offerings on weekends. There are also two excellent restaurants right by the park: Lark on the Park and Savor Gastropub, within walking distance.
AT&T Stadium
1 AT&T WayCatch a game or simply tour the stadium
Fort Worth Stockyards
131 East Exchange AvenueA little ways off but a fun TX thing to do
Another rodeo & bbq spot, if you're looking for the full TX experience
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Billy Bob's Texas
2520 Rodeo PlazaAnother rodeo & bbq spot, if you're looking for the full TX experience
Relatively small venue but cool, nevertheless
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The House of Blues Dallas
2200 N Lamar StRelatively small venue but cool, nevertheless
Bombfabriken
2713 Canton StAlways a fun place to catch a show.
A fun thing to do with family and friends. They serve good as well so it makes for a great brunch spot.
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Topgolf
8787 Park LnA fun thing to do with family and friends. They serve good as well so it makes for a great brunch spot.
If you’re here with kids or you’re simply a kid at heart.
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Six Flags Over Texas
2201 E Road to Six Flags StIf you’re here with kids or you’re simply a kid at heart.