The space is small and cramped but the tight tables only add to the charm. Jonathon and Christine Erdeljac converted the space from brewhouse to breakfast joint, offering one of Dallas’ finest chicken-and-waffles plates. On weekend mornings there’s usually a wait for a seat for brunch as a predominately neighborhood crowd pulls itself out of […]
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Here you’ll find the city’s best chicken and waffles, along with some of its best gravy with plenty of black pepper. Breakfast is served all day, but don’t skip the sandwiches like the super-tall club sandwich or the macaroni and cheese that’s full of love and no fanciness. In 2022, they expanded with a second […]
This is a drive-in frozen in time. Classic cars and leather-decked bikers on the weekends share space with shiny BMWs and kid-choked Camrys. And all served by smiling carhops. The food is equally vintage. A plain burger is $2. The #5-a poppy-seed bun, double cheeseburger, tomato, lettuce, special sauce and grilled onions-is the most popular […]
Although the fries may disappoint (and you pay extra for them), Kenny’s burgers are thick, juicy and cooked just to the rare side of however you wish them done-which means the kitchen is proud of the quality and flavor of their patties. And they should be, for these are robust, meaty, flavorful examples of the […]
The menu at Kitchen + Kocktails is packed with comfort food staples like Southern-fried catfish, shrimp and grits, and crispy fried green tomatoes. But don’t sleep on the lamb chops here, or the blackened-shrimp-topped deviled eggs, both of which are on a budget-friendly happy hour menu. There’s also an impressive cocktail game: Try the smooth […]
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La Grange is one of the newer places in Deep Ellum’s ever-growing bar scene. The relaxed vibe and the wooden interior make it a great place to grab drinks, catch up with friends, or watch one of Dallas’ up-and-coming bands. The place is new in town, but there are already regulars who are big fans […]
Three things give this restaurant notoriety: the outside taco window, from which customers order tacos with fresh tortillas; the bubbling Chori-Queso Fundido presented on a fajita skillet; and live music. Of course, the kitchen offers its signature grilled meats, like the pork chop, as the establishment’s name implies. Among the other menu favorites are homemade […]
Lying low on a near-hidden corner of Bishop Arts gives LadyLove the allure of a speakeasy, but there’s no prohibition at this inclusive space. The bar’s music is loud enough to dance to but not loud enough to drown your conversation, giving you the perfect option to sit down with your date or dance to […]
For more than 50 years, Lakewood Landing is the “upscale dive” Dallasites turn to for a great burger and a neighborhood bar atmosphere that you just can’t find at many places around town these days. The Landing packs a lot of character into its small space with a pool table and jukebox that is kept […]
With its throwback wood-paneled walls and old-school neon beer signs, Lee Harvey’s is the pinnacle of dive-bar excellence. A Dallas institution, this ol’ watering hole is exactly where you’d want to go to knock down a few cold ones after a long week of work. Don’t have a hot date? No problem. Bring your pup […]
Open 365 days a year, this popular dive bar and grill just off McKinney Avenue in the West Village is a hit with all the neighboring apartments, condos and lofts, as well as anyone who’s able to take the McKinney Avenue Trolley. And it’s no wonder The Loon is so popular with folks in the […]
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Tim Love is quite the superstar chef these days, what with all those Top Chef appearances, cookware collections and mayonnaise endorsements. While he may be best known for his pricy Lonesome Dove steakhouse that serves everything from kangaroo nachos to elk tenderloin, those looking to sample Love’s cooking at a more entry-level price point can […]
Creative burgers, live bands & a rooftop patio bar in an upbeat setting inspired by Lone Star music.
The large, ’50s-style diner serves great sandwiches, salads and veggie tacos, but the real draws here are the crispy outside, juicy inside chicken-fried steak and chicken-fried chicken and hot cornbread. Fresh, steamed vegetables are served on the side and vary by day, but staples and favorites are always available, including the potatoes mashed with skins […]
LYFE Kitchen was founded by restaurant industry and business leaders including Mike Roberts, former global president and chief operating officer for McDonald’s, and Mike Donahue, former chief communications officer for McDonald’s USA. The restaurant showcases a menu created by award-winning, world-class Chefs Art Smith and Tal Ronnen offering great-tasting food that is convenient, affordable and […]
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Shooting for more than cookie-cutter pub grub, this North Dallas bar and restaurant in the former Prego’s Pasta space has wooden beams lining the ceiling and stones atop the east and west walls, all shipped from Ballymoon castle, built between 1290 and 1310 near Bagenalstown, Ireland. Of course, Malarkey’s can’t help but give in a […]
If the name didn’t clue you in, Mama’s is all in the family-a large family, with five offspring (by which we mean locations). From the beginning nearly 40 years ago, Mama has done things the hard way (i.e., from scratch). Home-cooked favorites include meat loaf, chicken and dumplings as well as the obligatory chicken-fried steak […]
When you’re looking for a serious sports bar, Big Al & Redneck Steve’s McKinney Avenue Tavern has you and your team’s number. It’s the kind of place where you see several tables filled with folks in sweaty, grass-stained uniforms who just left a baseball diamond or a football field and are ordering pitchers before watching […]