Cook Hall

If you're looking for a place to dine before a game at the American Airlines Center, Cook Hall is a fine enough place to go. Tucked into the neighboring W Hotel, the restaurant offers a wide array of small portioned and moderately priced plates that make for a great warmup before the big match. Sit at the bar and order a hanger steak or a burger and grab a drink during happy hour. The pork rillettes and house-made pickles are quite good as well. Just don't expect the caliber and execution of Craft, the restaurant that used to occupy this space. When the W decided to mix things up to reinvigorate the restaurant they decided to tone down the price points. Gone are the fancy ingredients that used to make this space a dining destination. Gone is the Craftsmanship, too.