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restaurant recommendations for Dallas area
Posted on 3/5/09 at 7:41 pm
Posted on 3/5/09 at 7:41 pm
I just moved to the area and am looking primarily for recommendations for good Texas BBQ/Mexcican/steakhouses (others would be good to) in the Dallas or surrounding area. Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 3/5/09 at 8:12 pm to CunningLinguist
See my mexi recs in the other thread.
I'm sure others are more qualified to make steak and bbq recs.
I'm sure others are more qualified to make steak and bbq recs.
Posted on 3/5/09 at 8:14 pm to CunningLinguist
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Texas BBQ
Sonny Bryan's is the local big thing in Dallas. I'm not too big of a fan of it. It's ok.
If you want great BBQ, drive south about 20 minutes out of Austin to Lockhart, TX. Eat at Kreuz Market or Smitty's Market.
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steakhouses
Bob's
Also, I just did some research. My favorite Taqueria in Houston also had locations in Dallas. Look up Taqueria Arandas-cheap, good, fast.
This post was edited on 3/5/09 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 3/5/09 at 8:29 pm to offshoreangler
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Sonny Bryan's is the local big thing in Dallas. I'm not too big of a fan of it. It's ok.
The real bbq guys don't care for Sonny's either. I know there are some hole in the wall places around here but I don't eat bbq.
Posted on 3/5/09 at 8:30 pm to Dallas Tiger
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I know there are some hole in the wall places around here but I don't eat bbq.
Ha...damnit. I wish you did. I'm a big BBQ guy, I've had Sonny Bryan's and some place that was in Uptown too. I wasn't a fan of either.
Posted on 3/5/09 at 8:33 pm to CunningLinguist
I've had Sonny's before actually; I wasn't a fan of it.
Posted on 3/5/09 at 8:40 pm to offshoreangler
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damnit. I wish you did. I'm a big BBQ guy,
I'll ask some of my carnivorous buddies where they eat tasty dead flesh.
Posted on 3/5/09 at 8:45 pm to CunningLinguist
quote:
Texas BBQ
Sadly, Dallas has a dearth of good BBQ. Sammy's (near downtown), and Peggy Sue's (Highland Park) are the best I've tried. Baby Back Shak (south Dallas) is good as well.
quote:
steakhouses
Dallas excels here. The best, IMO, are:
Del Frisco's
Bob's
Nick & Sam's
III Forks
Perry's
Pappas
Of those, my favorite is Del Frisco's, but it's all a matter of taste.
Posted on 3/5/09 at 8:49 pm to CunningLinguist
Hudson is dead on with the steak recs. For BBQ I like Peggy Sue's in Snyder Plaza and Backcountry BBQ on Greenville Ave.
Posted on 3/5/09 at 8:52 pm to jfturner212
The Angry Dog has kick arse hot dogs and burgers.
How is Bakers Ribs next door?
Esparza's is good Mexican in Grapevine I believe?
How is Bakers Ribs next door?
Esparza's is good Mexican in Grapevine I believe?
Posted on 3/5/09 at 9:07 pm to Martini
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Bakers Ribs
Its good and they have a bunch of locations around town.
Posted on 3/5/09 at 9:13 pm to CunningLinguist
Campisi's pizza is awesome, IMO
Jake's for hamburgers
Snuffer's cheese fries if you want to simultaneously orgasm in your mouth, shite your pants, and have a heart attack.
Jake's for hamburgers
Snuffer's cheese fries if you want to simultaneously orgasm in your mouth, shite your pants, and have a heart attack.
Posted on 3/5/09 at 9:36 pm to offshoreangler
Is the Dancing Marlin still open in deep ellem? I know my spelling is off, but we had a great experience there a couple of years ago. Perfect on everything.
edit: we actually went to the French Room the night before and Mansion on Turtle Creek the previous night, and had a better meal at Dancing Marlin.
Dancing Marlin
edit: we actually went to the French Room the night before and Mansion on Turtle Creek the previous night, and had a better meal at Dancing Marlin.
Dancing Marlin
This post was edited on 3/5/09 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 3/6/09 at 8:27 am to Broken Egg
If you're looking for BBQ, hit Mike Anderson's on Harry Hines across from the hospital.
I find it's the best in town.
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If you're feeling adventurous (i.e., very hungry), I recommend ordering the Scooby Doo sandwich. It's legit.
I find it's the best in town.
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If you're feeling adventurous (i.e., very hungry), I recommend ordering the Scooby Doo sandwich. It's legit.
Posted on 3/6/09 at 9:35 am to CunningLinguist
Go get a Mexican cocktail at Hook Line and Sinker. I just recently moved back to BR after living in Dallas for 3.5 years and that's about the only thing I miss food wise. I miss Campisi's on Mockingbird too.
Posted on 3/6/09 at 9:58 am to Broken Egg
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Is the Dancing Marlin still open in deep ellem?
Yep, still open. Really good casual place. I'm a big fan.
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we actually went to the French Room the night before and Mansion on Turtle Creek the previous night, and had a better meal at Dancing Marlin.
I'm going to assume that's hyperbole. You're comparing two 5-star restaurants that could hold their own anywhere in the US with a casual sandwich place. That's like comparing Restaurant August with Mothers.
Posted on 3/6/09 at 10:15 am to Thomas Hudson
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the French Room
My neighbors son is the Sous Chef. Good eats my friend.
Posted on 3/6/09 at 10:45 am to Thomas Hudson
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I'm going to assume that's hyperbole. You're comparing two 5-star restaurants that could hold their own anywhere in the US with a casual sandwich place. That's like comparing Restaurant August with Mothers.
No question about that...there is no comparison in what is offered, and French Room and Mansion were awesome. We actually traveled to Dallas for a concert, and ended up making it more of a dining tour.
We just had a top to bottom great experience at Dancing Marlin...maybe they were just really on their game that day. Because we are both in the business, we are usually very critical about the details, and they were hitting on all cylinders. We were just very impressed with the operation.
There is something to be said about "expectations"..we had very high expectations for these two 5 star restaurants...and they met their expectations. Dancing Marlin just exceeded our expectations, and by alot, and that is what stood out about the experience.
This post was edited on 3/6/09 at 10:48 am
Posted on 3/6/09 at 10:53 am to Broken Egg
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There is something to be said about "expectations"..we had very high expectations for these two 5 star restaurants...and they met their expectations. Dancing Marlin just exceeded our expectations, and by alot, and that is what stood out about the experience.
I can agree with this.
Posted on 3/6/09 at 11:00 am to Martini
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My neighbors son is the Sous Chef. Good eats my friend.
The dining room was just beautiful. The food was great.
We stayed at the Augustus, so it was also very easy to hit the hotel bar, and then go to the room.
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