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Top 4 Dallas Restaurants

By Elizabeth Mitchell, About.com

Dallas is home to many fine restaurants. We have put together some of the most popular in the central Dallas area. You can sample Tex-Mex food one night and a sizzling steak the next. Bon Appetit!

1. The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is just blocks away from the Arts District. Their featured dry-aged steaks have earned praise from the nation’s toughest food critics. Add to that an award-winning wine list, mouth-watering appetizers, fresh seafood, and chops and you are in store for a great dining treat.
Features:
- Valet Parking
- Al Fresco Dining Option
Information:
- Address: 500 Crescent Court Map
- Phone: 214.303.0500

2. El Fenix Mexican Restaurant

For nearly 78 years, the Martinez clan has been dishing up enchiladas, tamales, rice and beans. As the oldest family-owned Mexican chain in the country, they claim their first El Fenix on McKinney Avenue was "where the Mexican food revolution started." This particular restaurant is in downtown Dallas but the chain has many more locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Features:
- Online Gift Shop
Information:
- Address: 1601 McKinney Map
- Phone: 214.747.1121

3. Adair's Saloon

Want to experience a place with Western flair? Adair's Saloon is covered with photos and autographs representing some great memories. From the time you set foot in Adair's, you can't help but to feel at home. It's not just another hole-in-the-wall honky tonk, it's Adair's Saloon, the best hole-in-the-wall, burger, beer and live music joint around.
Features:
- Live Country Music
- A Bar with History
Information:
- Address: 2624 Commerce St Map
- Phone: 214.939-9900

4. Abacus Contemporary Dining

This high-profile restaurant uptown features a spectacular, warm, upscale decor. The food melds southwestern and Asian cuisine, resulting in creations like lobster "shooters" flavored with red chili and sake. Enjoy their Sushi.
Features:
- Tranquil Setting
- Fresh Ingredients and Ever-Changing Menu
- Reservations Essential
- Rated Four Stars by Top Reviewers
Information:
- Address: 4511 McKinney Ave Map
- Phone: 214.559.3111

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