Southlake Town Square

1256 Main St
HWY 114 at Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092

karin b. writes: This is Southlake's answer to the downtown of yesteryear meets downtown of today.  High end retail and moderate to moderately high dollar restaurants.  No Sears or Pennys or Dennys in sight.  

See their web site for a slate of shopping and dining…

Antares Atop Reunion Tower

300 Reunion Blvd E
Dallas, TX 75207

Andrew K. writes: Antares is missing its fifth star from me for 1 main reason. I have been there for both dinner and for Sunday Brunch. First, dinner. I was not very impressed with the food, when factoring in the price. The food was good, don't get me wrong, but I've…

KERA 90.1 FM

3000 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75201

Van P. writes: Fresh Air with Terry Gross.  All Things Considered.  Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me.  This American Life.  Car Talk.

I'm a member and donate every year.  Only 1 in 10 listeners apparently do.  Please support public radio.  The world would be a worse place…

Jason's Deli

7707 N MacArthur Blvd., Ste 100
Irving, TX 75063

Andrea R. writes: I really like Jason's Deli.  Being from up north, the name is a little bit deceiving.  I always just assumed it was a lunch meat place.  It's much more than that!  They have all kinds of sandwiches, soups, and lunchtime dishes.  They have a fantastic…

Cafe Istanbul

5450 W Lovers Ln
Dallas, TX 75209

David G. writes: Cafe Istanbul is authentic Turkish food at its best.  I swear they must have an old Turkish grandmother preparing food in the back of the kitchen.  Very few restaurants have flavors that make you feel as though you're dining in another country…

York Street

6047 Lewis St.
Dallas, TX 75206

Amy B. writes: As you can see from my husband's review, we really enjoyed York St.  They start you off with a warm towel for you to rinse your hands and then bring out warm walnuts, olives drizzled with oil and a Spanish rose wine.  It paired nicely together, and…

Taqueria El Si Hay

601 W Davis ST
Dallas, TX 75208

Erik B. writes: I'm going to have to agree with what David said...this place is great.  And the Elotes are the bomb......the only thing I don't like is that I'm always the ONLY white guy there ordering food....everyone laughs at me when I try and order form the…

Elm Street Bar

2812 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226

Mary C. writes: When I'm in Dallas, it's my bar.  Cheap, friendly and one of the only real bars left in Deep Ellum.  if you're lucky you may find a real, live derby girl behind the bar.  Going home in a couple of weeks and you'll find me there sucking down Shiner…

Premiere Video

5400 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 104
Dallas, TX 75206

Catherine C. writes: Premiere may be the best video store *in the world* because they have import DVD titles that aren't available elsewhere in the U.S. (not even Netflix), allowing you to rent foreign films prior to their stateside theatrical release. Plus, if you want…

Luna De Noche

7927 Forest Ln
Ste B
Dallas, TX 75230

v b. writes: Don't let the mixed reviews steer you away from checking out Luna De Noche. The menu offerings are a little whacked, but I mean that in the best way possible.

For those of you have been to Frontera Grill/Topolobampo
in Chicago and are fans you would…

The Richardson Hotel

701 E Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75081

Uncle Albert L. writes: You expect x-amount of ringing in the ears if you eat aspirin by the handful, but someone tapped my shoulder and pointed at the phone.
Mister Leberri, this is the front desk. We have complaints regarding noise from your room.
I'm not surprised, I said.…

Al-Amir Restaurant

7402 Greenville Ave
Ste 101
Dallas, TX 75231

Flor V. writes: Al Amir is a great place to have dinner & dance the night away with your friends.

I should know I had my birthday party here & it was great!

Sometimes the service gets a bit slow but its understandable cause the place is usually packed.

Everyone I hang…

Bronx Restaurant & Bar

3835 Cedar Springs Rd
Dallas, TX 75219

Erik B. writes: This is a great place to go if you are looking for a low key, relaxing dining experience.  Very homey feeling.  You can go there and get a great home cooked fresh meal and a couple glasses of wine and leave feeling like it was worth it.  Nice and…

Four Seasons Resort & Club Dallas At Las Colinas

4150 N MacArthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038

Nicole R. writes: I recently stayed at the Four Seasons for a work related conference and was very happy with my accommodations.  My flight was quite delayed and I was tired and grouchy when I arrived...I was very happy that the check-in took about two minutes and…

Expo Park Cafe

841 Exposition Ave.
Dallas, TX 75226

Charles L. writes: The few times I've been here I've always met a bunch of interesting characters that make dinner all that much more interesting.  The staff is friendly and helpful.  I chatted with the owner for a while before sitting down and he came by a few times…

Martini Ranch

2800 Routh Street #165
The Quadrangle
Dallas, TX 75201

Glenn S. writes: I admit that I am tragically unhip. I understand that this place was all that and a bag of chips in the day, for shizzle, but may not be today's NKOTB of hangouts but I freakin loved it.

Hmmm, $5 specialty martinis that are a $1 cheaper during happy…

Paciugo Gelato

3699 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Arnab M. writes: OMG the best gelato I've had in a long time! My friend's sister's friend owns this place apparently, which for some odd reason was doubly exciting. Anywho, they have sizeable portions, a broad array of flavors and even some gelato-shakes from what I…

Hunky's

4000 Cedar Springs Rd
Dallas, TX 75219

Greg C. writes: I love this place!    The burgers are great and available a million different ways (I love the jalapeno burger and the bleu cheese).   Obviously a place to go when you are blowing the diet for the day.    Everything good on the menu is deep fried or…

Grand Lux Cafe

13420 Dallas Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75240

Layla B. writes: It's not often that the word "Boner" and "Awesome food" get to be used in the same review.

The first time I went to this place, the female half of the couple to our right whispered to her date, "I can totally see your boner."  It wasn't so much a…

Zubar

2012 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

kim n. writes: one of the few bars in dallas that brings in quality house music djs.

not much of a dancefloor in the front, but you can make your own.  

i do miss the warm summer nights sitting in the front patio area.  

do be warned - weekends are full of wankers,…

Tom Tom Noodle House

3699 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Leigh P. writes: Okay, full disclosure: I used to live above Tom Tom and they (well, the management, or whoever had their damn finger on the volume of the "boom-chick boom-chick" music that goes on until 1 in the morning) are some of the most aggravating people on…

Kokila Indian Cuisine

500 E Round Grove Rd
Ste 115
Lewisville, TX 75067

Katie C. writes: My lunch date cancelled on me and I was all bummed because I was starving to death and looking forward to hanging out with good company. My friend convinced me to go and eat out by myself. I kind of have weird anxiety problems so it was hard to psych…

Weir's Furniture Village

3219 Knox St., Ste A
Dallas, TX 75205

Meridith H. writes: The absolute best furniture store for standard items.  Need a desk, bed, bookshelves, couch or dining room furniture, they have a great selection.  The prices are extremely reasonable and delivery is free if you spent enough dough...I think it is…

Stanley Korshak

500 Crescent Ct Ste 100
Dallas, TX 75201

Melissa H. writes: While I love to hang out with my girls at the Shak and occasionally splurge on a couple items--they DO have some diamonds in the rough (or, not-so-rough, overly soft, sugared up dripping with sweet, loud ladies only to be found in this area of Dallas…

Cosmo Rouge Bistro-Lounge

407 N Bishop Street
Dallas, TX 75208

Steve C. writes: LIKE FINDING A LOUNGE FROM MIAMI ADAPTED FOR KANSAS CITY.  NOT WHAT I EXPECTED TO FIND IN DALLAS

I was in Dallas on business last week.  As usual, I sought the unusual.  I found this wonderful upscale euro-chic bistro and lounge purely by accident…

Apple Store

260 Grand Avenue
Southlake, TX 76092

Y C. writes: The first time I went it was a Sunday evening.. I wasn't terribly impressed with the service. All the lonely personnel just stared at me and nobody approached me. When I finally lassoed one in to help me applying for their in-store credit card he set…

Zodiac Greek Grill

1404 Main St
Dallas, TX 75202

deno f. writes: This is the best Greek food I've found in Dallas.  The dolmas are the absolute best.  I've had almost everything they make and I've not found any place that does it better.  The gyro meat is tender.  The Greek salad is crisp.  The creamy tomato soup…

Toulouse

3314 Knox St
Dallas, TX 75205

Andreas U. writes: I lived in Paris for five years and just moved to Texas, and I was intrigued when my girlfriend asked if we could go to this French restaurant (which I just now found out is "Belgian/French") for dinner on a Friday night. The menu on their website…

City Tavern

1402 Main St
Dallas, TX 75202

Daniel S. writes: Practically a reason in itself to move to Dallas.

Friendly, down-town, locals joint with a welcoming staff and host of locals who all knew each other.  The grilled cheese was just the way that I like it, no frills, no additions, just buttery white…

Potbelly Sandwich Works

4447 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75205

Masami O. writes: I have read all of the other reviews for Potbelly and I generally agree with them. I do like their sandwiches - I get the skinny turkey on wheat everything on it, extra peppers with light mayo. I have never gotten my order wrong, but I do agree with…

Metro Cinema Indigo Grille

5655 Colleyville Rd.
Colleyville, TX 76034

kari c. writes: Update: Thanks to Karin B i now know that this place is closed.  What the hell they did to cause them to have to close is beyond me.  I hope someone decides to open it back up bc i really liked it and i am sure whoever screwed up is paying big time…

Wingstop

2230 Justin Rd
Highland Village, TX 75077

Richard T. writes: When I was in high school I used to eat here SO much. Damn good wings.

Now that I'm no longer in high school, and i live about 2000 miles from this place, I can only visit when I go back home... oh so sad :(

Comfy, inexpensive place for some chicken…

Avalon Salon & Spa

3699 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

cassidy f. writes: I love this place. I've been going to the same stylist there for over two years and couldn't be happier, so much so that I've gotten five other friends to start going there as well.
Typhany is awesome. No matter how long it's been since my last…

Allen Premium Outlets

820 Stacy Rd
Allen, TX 75002

Laura B. writes: With outlet stores like BCBG, Kenneth Cole, Barneys, Max Studio, Banana Republic, etc., I almost never leave this place empty handed.

I try to go every time I'm in Dallas. When in Rome...

Chick-Fil-A At Twin Creeks Village

902 W McDermott Dr
Allen, TX 75013

Brian G. writes: This is the best place I can think of for fast food.  This resturant is always clean and usually very fast service at the drive-thru.  I do wish they would find a way to teach all their customers how to form a single-file line!  The cars outside to…

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2705 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Aaron J. writes: i'm usually a one off eatery person but i finally caved under corporate marketing and a need for ordering via thumbs up or down.  i was handed a burrito of fetal proportions which led me to sway / cradle it like a little veggie jesus in tin-foil…

Highland Park Pharmacy Inc

3229 Knox St
Dallas, TX 75205

Diana J. writes: Was in the mood for a mid-afternoon snack.
Yep, their chocolate malt is great. But a tad bit sweet for me. But, it was really great.
My sister had a vanilla sundae and it was very good too.
I would say their grilled cheese sandwich was the star of…

The Green Room

2715 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226

brian w. writes: This is one of my favorite restaurants in Big D.

Decorations are very eclectic - everything from a few old jazz records on the walls to slightly bizarre cool heavy curtains.  

Lesan is correct, the *only* way to go to The Green Room is to do "Feed Me,…