In a converted gas station at the corner of Tenth and Jefferson in Oak Cliff’s Winnetka Heights neighborhood, Cenzo’s has quickly woven itself into the fabric of the neighborhood. Co-owners Chad Dolezal and Vinnie Sherman live nearby and wanted to open a restaurant they could bring their families to, and the neighbors have followed suit. […]
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One of the newest additions to Oak Cliff already feels like it’s been around for years. Ceviche Oyster Bar, which owner Raul Reyes installed in a former mechanic’s garage after years of renovation, is a laid-back spot for fried seafood baskets, po’boys, fried okra and tostadas. Even the healthy options, such as fresh trout with […]
The Top 100 Dallas Restaurants, No. 47: One of the finest Iraqi restaurants in the Dallas area – and there is more competition than you might suspect – Chai Khanah is helmed by an owner who fled Iraq after hearing that Saddam Hussein’s henchmen had him on a list of targets. The breakfasts here are […]
Rated “Four Stars” by the Dallas Morning News and picked by D Magazine as one of “2008’s Best Restaurants”, Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House continues serving the finest steaks, seafood and prime rib seven nights a week in our traditional fine dining atmosphere.
Since 2004, this North Oak Cliff Thai food establishment has provided guests a relaxed dining experience with a nightclub ambience. It”s sleek and hip befitting this Bishop Arts District gay-friendly spot. Happy hour (4-7 p.m.) attracts freeloaders. It”s then when guests are offered free appetizers along with bottom-barrel drink specials. The menu reads like an […]
Across the street from Town Hearth, The Charles is nearly as over-the-top a place to see and be seen, even on Monday nights. It’s all about the spectacle here – including cheetah-print booths and a memorably wallpapered bathroom. The menu here is unlike any other Italian joint in town, thanks to chef J. Chastain’s constant, […]
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Big Easy transplants the McGuinness clan opened Dodie’s in 1989. They serve family-inspired recipes that are a gumbo blend of Cajun and New Orleans cuisine. Expect mudbugs and shrimp in all their permutations and several po-boy options, such as catfish, atop checkered tablecloths. It’s got all that, plus families, surrounded by a mishmash of beer […]
Progeny of longtime Dallas restaurateur Charlie Venetis, Charlie’s Opa! Grill is a rich cacophony of Greek food, sprawling the gamut with deliciously tender lamb chops, flaky spanakopita (a savory pie), juicy grilled chicken, gyros carvings that are lean, rich moussaka (Greek lasagna) and saganaki, thick pie sections of lightly breaded Romano cheese that is deep-fried, […]
There’s a long list of new, glitzy restaurants in Deep Ellum. CheapSteaks is not one of these. Here you’ll get honest food and strong drinks at a fair price, a reflection of the original neighborhood’s gritty character. True to its name, CheapSteaks offers up a trio of beef cuts that punch above their weight class. […]
Located in the historic South Side building, Checkered Past is an urban winery/pub with a great wine selection, and also serves local beer and great food.
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If there’s a polar opposite to the caloric overdose represented by Cheesecake Factory, this Lakewood shop should be a prime candidate. Founded as a counter in the back of a Greek restaurant, the bakery is a full-fledged operation in its own storefront — and still family owned. Fresh ingredients and the aroma emanating from the […]
It is perhaps redundant to point out that Chef Hsu has an all-you-can-eat “super buffet” at lunch packed with fresh, fried, braised, saut
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Chennai breaks the mold of the stereotypical suburban Indian restaurant with clean, modern décor, and thali options instead of buffets. Every meal must be ordered off a sprawling menu that may contain significantly more dishes you don’t recognize than ones you do. This is a good thing. The more obscure preparations are the most robust, […]
Chet’s is an Irish and American pub serving classic fare from both sides of the pond. The restaurant sits on the corner of Elm and Market Street, near a DART station making it an easy spot to grab dinner before a game or concert at the American Airlines Center. The menu has some of the […]
Chicago-style hot dog scene was started by two Chicago-area transplants, and that pedigree definitely shines through. It’s a small spot with a tiny dining area, practically no seating and limited parking, attached to an auto body shop to boot, but that’s all part of the charm and makes it very reminiscent of hole-in-the-wall hot dog […]