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Dallas' diverse population is reflected in more than 10,000 restaurants, four times more per capita than New York City. Dallas is an ethnic melting pot offering authentic dining from around the world—the possibilities here are virtually endless. If variety is the spice of life, then the Dallas restaurant scene is on fire.

Chicken-Fried Steak

Chicken-fried steak is listed on many menus as "CFS"; it's a Texas tradition and practically a food group of its own. Traditionally, this dish is known as a way to prepare a tough cut of beef by beating it to tenderness, batter-coating it, frying it in the same way as chicken and serving it with cream gravy made from pan drippings. Some high-class chefs prefer to make the dish with sirloin (though most of the time it is made with round steak) and everyone has his or her own secret recipe, each claiming it to be the best.

Steakhouses

It may be hard to believe that Dallas was never really a cattle-drive kind of city given its plethora of steakhouses. Within the West End's multi-block radius lie The Butcher Shop and The Palm, both of which serve some of the most superb beef this side of the Mississippi. Numerous chain restaurants also have establishments here, including Texas Land and Cattle, Hoffbrau, Outback and Traildust, all offering traditional Texas favorites in a casual atmosphere.

Some of the best upscale steakhouses are located in Addison/North Dallas, including Del Frisco's, Morton's of Chicago and Stone Trail. Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House, located on Belt Line Road in Addison, is named for chef/owner Richard Chamberlain, whose passion for fine cooking has led him to such prestigious culinary positions as Executive Sous Chef at the highly acclaimed Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and the renowned Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. The menu features various steak options as well as veal, chicken, pork and seafood entrees that are equally well prepared.

Deep Ellum and Greenville Avenue

Both Deep Ellum and Greenville Avenue offer a range of eclectic dining options. There is something from everyone, as the enormous variety of cuisines ranges from sushi to Tex-Mex and everything in between. Monica Aca y Alla adds a unique twist to Mexican food and salsa dancing, while Blue Goose's famous "swirls," margaritas and Mexican food choices draw crowds daily. Deep Ellum Cafe serves new American selections, and Deep Sushi is perfect for those with a penchant for raw fish.

If you'd like a little entertainment while enjoying an upscale dining atmosphere, try Sambuca Mediterranean Jazz Cafe in Deep Ellum, which fills your tummy with Mediterranean food and soothes your soul with live jazz nightly. On a lighter note, The Angry Dog provides burgers, hot dogs and beer in a casual atmosphere, while Baker's Ribs has delectable barbecue.

Further running down the list of choices in the area, The Flying Saucer is a fanciful beer and bratwurst emporium; Liberty specializes in Oriental-style noodles with a contemporary flair and Daddy Jack's lobster melts in your mouth. Gloria's is a favorite for those interested in South American cuisine, while Snuffer's has world-class cheese fries and burgers and St Martin's Restaurant's cozy, romantic. Terilli's is popular for Italian and jazz. Finally, Cafe Izmir offers a unique dining experience on Greenville Avenue.

Uptown

Meanwhile, dining in Uptown runs from ultra-classy to down-home and casual. Old Warsaw (The), built in 1948, and Hotel St. Germain offer old-world dining elegance, while Cork specializes in wines, cheeses and appetizers. Avanti offers tantalizing Italian food, plus a moonlight breakfast with live jazz from midnight to 4am Thursday-Saturday. Bread Winners Bakery and Cafe is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and Jennivine's's offers an intimate English setting for lunch or dinner. Rounding out the Uptown area's highlights are Rooster, which puts a new American twist on Southern cooking, and The Dream Cafe, a place dedicated to delicious, wholesome, organic dishes.

Lakewood Area

East Dallas' Lakewood area offers La Dolce Vita, a delightful restaurant specializing in new American food, while Matt's Rancho Martinez is a Dallas favorite for Tex-Mex extraordinaire.

Knox/Henderson Area

While in the Knox/Henderson area, choose from the Highland Park Pharmacy's lunch counter for grilled cheese, Anzu for sushi, Aqua Knox for very different seafood, Taqueria Pedritos for Mexican, Sipango's for dancing and dining, Cafe Madrid for tapas and Starbucks for coffee.

Irving

Irving also has a lot of variety to offer, both to business travelers and families. Po Melvin's offers Louisiana Cajun home cooking dishes such as Jalapeno cornbread and spicy roast beef, and Ruen Thai's original recipes are mouth-wateringly good. Mustang Cafe features a breathtaking view of Mustang Square in Las Colinas and an eclectic American grill menu, while Joe's Coffee Shop is a locals' hangout that may have originated the "power" breakfast. Café Cipriani serves fine Italian cuisine in an elegant setting; Jinbeh allows you to choose between Japanese Hibachi cooking and sushi; and Via Real provides upscale Tex-Mex cuisine. Finally, Cool River Cafe draws crowds as much for its people-watching as it does for its steak and seafood.







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Old Warsaw


Romantic Atmosphere
 2610 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201
+1 214 528 0032
http://www.theoldwarsaw.com/
Old Warsaw
Mansion on Turtle Creek


World-acclaimed hotel
 2821 Turtle Creek Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75219
+1 214 559 2100
http://www.mansiononturtlecreek.com/
Mansion on Turtle Creek
Daddy Jack's Wood Grill


New England-style seafood
 2723 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75226
+1 214 653 3949
Daddy Jack's Wood Grill
Cafe Madrid


Authentic Spanish-style cuisine
 4501 Travis Street
Dallas, TX 75205
+1 214 528 1731
Cafe Madrid
Deep Sushi


Non-traditional Japanese favorite
 2624 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75226
+1 214 651 1177
Deep Sushi
Sambuca Jazz Café


Dallas' best jazz restaurant
 15207 Addison Road
Dallas, TX 75001
+1 972 385 8455
http://www.sambucarestaurant.com/
Sambuca Jazz Café
Butcher Shop Steakhouse


A meat-eater's dream
 808 Munger Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202
+1 214 720 1032
http://www.thebutchershop.com/
Butcher Shop Steakhouse
Via Real


Restaurant with authentic Mexican cuisine
 4020 North MacArthur Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75038-6423
+1 972 650 9001
http://www.viareal.com/
Via Real
Jinbeh


Hibachi-style cooking and sushi
 301 East Las Colinas Boulevard, No: 301
Dallas, TX 75039
+1 972 869 4011
http://www.jinbeh.com
Jinbeh
Highland Park Pharmacy Fountain


Nostalgic soda fountain
 3229 Knox Street
Dallas, TX 75205-4031
+1 214 521 2126
Highland Park Pharmacy Fountain
Angry Dog


A classic bar in Deep Ellum
 2726 Commerce
Dallas, TX 76226
+1 214 741 4406
http://www.angrydog.com
Angry Dog
Bread Winners Bakery and Cafe


Great breakfasts, lunches and dinners
 3301 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204
+1 214 754 4940
http://www.breadwinnerscafe.com/
Bread Winners Bakery and Cafe
Blue Goose Cantina


Lower Greenville's Mexican food favorite
 2905 Greenville Avenue
Lower Greenville
Dallas, TX 75206
+1 214 823 8339
http://www.bluegoosecantina.com
Blue Goose Cantina
St Martin's Restaurant


New American cuisine
 3020 Greenville
Dallas, TX 75206-6030
+1 214 826 0940
http://www.stmartinswinebistro.com/
St Martin's Restaurant
Baker's Ribs


Classic Texas BBQ
 2724 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75226
+1 214 748 5433
http://www.bakersribs.com
Baker's Ribs
Gloria's Oakcliff


Oak Cliff favorite for Mexican food
 600 West Davis Street
Dallas, TX 75248
+1 214 948 3672
http://www.gloriasrestaurants.com/
Gloria's Oakcliff
Snuffer's


Snuffer's
 3526 Greenville Avenue
other locations
Dallas, TX 75206
+1 214 826 6850
http://www.snuffers.com/
Snuffer's
Matt's Rancho Martinez


Favorite Dallas Tex-Mex spot
 6332 La Vista Drive
Dallas, TX 75214
+1 214 823 5517
http://www.thetexmexchef.com/
Matt's Rancho Martinez
Terilli's


Italian restaurant with live jazz
 2815 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206
+1 214 827 3993
http://www.terillis.com/
Terilli's
Cafe Izmir


Mediterranean and Middle Eastern tapas
 3711 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
+1 214 826 7788
http://www.izmirgroup.com
Cafe Izmir
Chamberlain's


Gourmet steak restaurant
 5330 Belt Line Road
Dallas, TX 75254
+1 972 934 2467
http://www.chamberlainsrestaurant.com
Chamberlain's
Dream Cafe


Healthy, organic menu
 2800 Routh St
Dallas, TX 75201
+1 214 954 0486
http://www.thedreamcafe.com
Dream Cafe
Avanti Ristorante


Neighborhood Italian food & jazz cafe
 2720 McKinney Avenue
In the Heart of Uptown
Dallas, TX 75204
+1 214 871 4955
http://www.avantirestaurants.com/
Avanti Ristorante
Café Cipriani


Fresh-made Italian foods
 220 East Las Colinas Boulevard
Suite 264
Dallas, TX 75039
+1 972 869 0713
http://cafecipriani.com
Café Cipriani
Monica's Aca y Alla


Contemporary foods, Latin music
 2914 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75226
+1 214 748 7140
http://www.monicas.com
Monica's Aca y Alla
Palm


Famous tender lobsters and steaks
 701 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202
+1 214 698 0470
http://www.thepalm.com/
Palm
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium


Great food and beer
 14999 Montfort Drive
Dallas, TX 75254
+1 972 934 2537
http://www.beerknurd.com
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Hotel St Germain


Great romantic getaway
 2516 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201
+1 214 871 2516
http://www.hotelstgermain.com
Hotel St Germain
Cool River Cafe


Great food and an indoor running river
 1045 Hidden Ridge
Dallas, TX 75038
+1 972 871 8881
http://www.coolrivercafe.com/
Cool River Cafe
Po Melvin's


Great spicy Cajun cuisine
 4070 North Beltline Road
Dallas, TX 75038
+1 972 255 3919
Po Melvin's
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