Old Hickory Steakhouse

Old Hickory Steakhouse is newer and fancier than its name implies. Just like the Gaylord Hotel it resides inside, it’s pretty grand, with a circular staircase, leather booths, lots of dark wood and a granite bar with a fireplace. The “steakhouse” part of the name definitely rings true, though – the menu showcases huge slabs […]

Olenjack’s Grille

Though the interior is done in chain-restaurant monotony, the food here-driven by chef Brian Olenjack (Chisholm Club, Reata, Metro Grill, etc.)-is a cut above most any Americana you can think of. Southern and Southwestern grace notes make antelope ribs, striped bass, crab cakes-even a simple bowl of greens-must tastes. And how often can you say […]

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Like all Pappadeaux locations in the family-owned Pappa’s chain, this one serves swimming-yesterday fare. There’s a little of everything under the sea — clams, oysters, shrimp, catfish. Steak and chicken are included to round out the kitchen’s offerings. The fresh-food philosophy extends to the tartar sauce, which is made from the house mayonnaise. As is […]

Peak Restaurant and Bar

Irving’s first Nepalese sports bar was worth the wait, and it’s making the rest of the North Texas cities jealous. Only at Peak Restaurant can you watch a football game with a pint of Dos Equis while devouring spiral-topped dumplings filled with chicken and slathered with spicy chile sauce, or a vegetarian thali based on […]

The Rail Club

The Rail Club Live is about as rock ‘n’ roll of a club as they come. It’s owner, Chris Polone, managed to hang on against all the odds. After COVID-19 hit, Polone kept his bar open in spite of government shutdown orders, attracting the ire of both Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage […]