The Place at Perry’s

Perry’s makes its bed with prime. And while prime may at times seem interchangeable with flame-proof saddle padding on many of the city’s upper-crust steak menus, Perry’s has the real thing both on paper and between the lips. It’s juicy, rich and infiltrated with lusty silk that successfully straddles the razor-thin line between feminine refinement […]

Poco Fiasco

Poco Fiasco is a pizza and martini restaurant is the eleventh concept from Harwood Hospitality, which sister concepts include Elephant East and the pub Harwood Arms, both within a stone’s throw. Try The Donkey, a pizza topped diablo sauce, pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, red onion and fennel pollen. It was loaded with meat and had […]

The Pooch Patio

One of the most unique little bars in Uptown caters to humans and canines alike. Take your pooch to The Pooch Patio in Oak Lawn and treat him to a day of relaxation while you partake in the bar’s wide selection of craft beers and wine. A shaded front deck or a sun-drenched patio out […]

Primo’s Tex-Mex Bar & Grille

Established by two cousins (“primos” in Spanish) in 1986, this popular eatery offers Tex-Mex family recipes and standards that draw area chefs and hospitality workers after their shifts. It’s easy to understand why, what with signature dishes like the piquant Tacos Camperos (a quartet of corn tortillas filled with onions, jalapeños, a cheese blend and […]

PT Neighborhood Pizzeria

Building off the same 96-hour dough recipe that their parent-restuarant Pie Tap uses, PT Neighborhood Pizzeria is a fast-causal restaurant serving pizza, sandwiches and salads near Love Field. Things are buzzing inside, just like the planes flying overhead; food is made fresh and moves out fast. They have a full bar and happy hour specials […]

Public School 214

Going to school was never fun, but Public School 214 has somehow found a way to make your classroom nostalgia perfectly charming. From the school-themed decor, including maps, globes and chalkboards, to the menu that is styled just like your old black-and-white composition book, Public School 214 is true to its theme without being tacky. […]

The Quarter Bar

This two-story Uptown Crescent-City-themed bar shares its wrought iron and plant-filled patio (as well as some of its menu items) with its next-door neighbor and sister establishment, Bread Winners. The bar manager says there’s even one popular snack that’s not on the menu, but the bar’s regulars know to ask for the green chili mac […]

Quill

John Tesar’s upscale Design District cocktail lounge features bottle service and craft cocktails in a chic atmosphere.

Randy’s Club Cherries

Like walking into an 80s night club, Randy’s Cherries hasn’t really changed in decades. Laser lights and fog machines still permeate the gay bar’s large interior. Shiny surfaces, glossy concrete floors and pool tables attract patrons looking for a place to drink, dance and mingle. Located just on the edge of Uptown, the gay bar’s […]

Renfield’s Corner

This popular Uptown watering hole has made great efforts to set itself apart from its shinier neighbors, serving as the only Uptown bar to host sets from the area’s top bands. To be safe, Renfield’s has installed a sprawling beer garden away from all the noise, and even in the heat of the summer, the […]