Kavala

1417 W Davis
in Oak Cliff
Dallas, TX 75208

meredith l. writes: We went to Kavala last night after a wine tasting and I think I still would have loved it even if I hadn't been the sort of tipsy that you are after 6 glasses of wine on an empty stomach.

I can't say I remember much about the decor or the service (I…

St Pete's Dancing Marlin

2730 Commerce St
Dallas, TX 75226

Mitch A. writes: 4 starts for a great lunch place in Deep Ellum.  Try the Tuna steak sandwich or the chicken sandwich.  The service is friendly and it's a nice atmosphere for a pint of Shiner Bock beer.  Too bad Deep Ellum is going downhill but at least this place…

Urban Market

1500 Jackson Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Catherine C. writes: This independent grocery store is essential for "livability" among urban pioneers downtown. It's also convenient for residents of other neighborhoods who work in the city center and need to shop near the office. The cafe is hopping at lunch time on…

Love & War In Texas

601 E Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75074

Billy H. writes: Only at Love and War will you get to witness a rockabilly-country band at one end of the patio, and a group of people trying to taser a manager on the other. It sounds silly, but it was funny as hell. There's a YouTube video of it out there…

Central Market

1425 E Southlake Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092

Mike H. writes: this store rocks.  

The BEST crab cakes for making later.  Their fish market area is very impressive.  All very fresh.

Good meat selection and several custom items where they have already preseasoned steaks or bratwurst sausages.

Good wine selection but…

Original Market Diner

4434 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75219

Erik B. writes: You know a place is good when it's in the Ghetto along Harry Hines and you pull up and there are about 8 Mercedes and a Bentley or two thrown in to the parking lot mix.  An true diner experience! Great food, I've only been for brunch which is…

Wild About Harry's

3113 Knox St
Dallas, TX 75205

Sarah A. writes: The coconut frozen custard is sublime. I am a huge fan of all things coconut, and this has taken over as #1 on my list of favorites. Definitely get the real deal, though--I tried buying the packaged version by Harry's sold at Central Market, and it's…

Iron Cactus

1520 Main St
Dallas, TX 75201

ericka L. writes: The conference I was attending booked dinner here on our final night. The buffet was fairly mediocre - overcooked vegetables (boo for ruining my broccoli!), nearly raw prime rib, and oddly sweet chicken. The dinner roll and the raspberry cheesecake…

Austin Avenue Grill & Sports Bar

935 W Parker Rd Ste 410
Plano, TX 75023

Zachary K. writes: This is one of the only place in Plano to drink until 2 am...The atmosphere is hometown sportsbar/local dive.  It is a great place to watch sports and play pool as they have many TV's with great seating, and also lots of pool tables.  There are two…

Ballpark In Arlington

1000 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76001

Manny A. writes: As much as I loved the old Ball park I am so glad when they built this place they did it with the fans in mind.
Back in the day there were bad seats, but not enough of a crowd that anyone had to sit in the bad seats.
Now, after many years and many…

Oishii

2525 Wycliff Ave
Ste 110
Dallas, TX 75219

Nico M. writes: 1/2 priced wine on Wednesdays! Try the Oishii roll . . . it's delicious! It's all pretty good sushi. And the wine selection isn't bad, especially considering the price on Wednesdays.

Now . . . Again, here comes the naysayer . . .

I once found a bone in…

Bob's Steak & Chop House

5760 Legacy Dr
Plano, TX 75024

Meridith H. writes: I really did not want to like Bob's.  I had heard so much hype over the three years I have lived in Dallas that I knew I would be disappointed.  Well, I admit it...I was wrong.  The hype is well deserved.  First of all, I did not notice any date…

Thai Chili

215 Grand Ave
Southlake, TX 76092

Brooke B. writes: I was impressed with this Thai restaurant.  The service was fast and friendly.  The food was fresh and HOT, just like I ordered.  The best part, the waiter didn't bat a lash when I asked if he could write up separate checks for our party of 3.  I…

Mi Cocina

1276 Main St
Southlake, TX 76092

Diane T. writes: This is one of my favorite restaurants.  The food is really good, but they have a special margarita that keeps me coming back.  I think it's called a Llarona (not sure about the spelling, but I think it's pronounced 'ya-ro-na').  It's served in a…

Sample House & Candle Shop

4252 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

Amy B. writes: Fun, fun place to get gifts & to pick up fun stuff for yourself.  I guess they are really known for their candles & lotions.  Cool stuff for the house, stuff for the office, stuff for babies, stuff for your pets, cute wine accessories, seasonal…

Dat's Good Que

136 W Main St
Lewisville, TX 75077

Kevin M. writes: Dat's Good Que is located in picturesque downtown Lewisville (yeah, downtown Lewisville is about a block long, but it's like small town Texas in the metroplex).  With plenty of parking in front or on the street around it, you're always close.

The BBQ,…

ZEN Sushi

380 W 7th St
Dallas, TX 75208

Catherine C. writes: Oak Cliff has been described as the Brooklyn of Dallas, but this new restaurant -- in the Bishop Arts District's former Brooklyn Jazz Cafe location -- has been transformed into a Santa Monica-style sushi bar. Owner/chef Michelle Carpenter (formerly…

Shanghai Restaurant

12817 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75230

Jeremy H. writes: "Seew lung bao", xiao lung bao, or shanghai steamed dumplings...you are my hero.  These steaming hot, juicy bundles of joy provide a flavor explosion that will tickle the palate and make you want more.  The regular XLB are good, but I also recommend…

Gezellig

2010 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Clay F. writes: As a brand new member to this site, it is my distinct pleasure to be the first to add and review Gezellig. This is quite possibly my favorite bar in this town. Envy magazine described it as "a bar that fell off the truck on its way to uptown and…

The Soda Gallery

408 N Bishop Ave
Dallas, TX 75208

Catherine C. writes: It's a bona fide museum of all non-alcoholic beverages, including Moxie, Grapette, Ting, and -- my favorite -- Blenheim's (made with real ginger so peppery it will make you sneeze). They also have cases of the original recipe Dr Pepper made in…

Baker Brothers American Deli

6009 W Parker Rd Ste 125
Plano, TX 75093

Flor D. writes: In the words of someone who took my advice and went to Baker Brothers in Texas, please read the following story on the best lunch joint in Dallas:

"Thank you for sending me to the best place ever...OM Gosh, that was soooo good.  I loved my sandwich,…

Petit Fours

3000 Blackburn Ave
Ste 180
Dallas, TX 75204

Van P. writes: UPDATE: Per the DMN Eats blog and their own website, PF has closed its doors.

All the testimony I really need to give is to repeat the website: www.pfcakes.com.  Because these babies taste absolutely as good as they look.  

A petit four the size of my…

Woolie Ewe the

1301 Custer Rd Ste 238
Plano, TX 75075

Angelique P. writes: A yarn paradise tucked away in south Plano, The 'Ewe stocks an impressive array of commercial and hand spun suitable for all knitting/crochet projects and most budgets.

So far, it's the largest yarn store I've ever visited. They have a nicely…

Angelo's Spaghetti & Pizza House

1330 W Pioneer Dr
Irving, TX 75061

Michael B. writes: It's hard to really rip a place too much when you get a salad, spaghetti and a steak for $5.  The salad is just plain old iceberg lettuce with a gallon of ranch on top.  I suppose romaine lettuce isn't in their budget.  The spaghetti is decent, but…

La Hacienda Ranch

17390 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75252

Jennifer C. writes: Meridith was right... this place is hokey! But I thought it was kind of fun in a ridiculous sort of way, then again I'm a semi-recent transplant to Big D (and the rest of Texas) so to me this is what I expected Texas to be like - sorry y'all!

We were…

Bobo China

1112 W Northwest Hwy
Grapevine, TX 76051

Preston B. writes: I completely agree with micheal. This place is worth 5 stars but it's not classy... but neither is Jamba Juice and I gave that one 5 stars.... man.... well still 4. My parents go here religiously every friday night. Like enough where the owner lady…

Fountain Car Wash

8020 Coit Road
Plano, TX 75025

Richard T. writes: When I lived in Plano, this is where Alice the Accord got her car wash every three days... Why every three days you ask? Well, because I'm a slob and I like to try and keep things clean (it's a neverending cycle), AND because this place has an…

Adairs Saloon

2624 Commerce St
Dallas, TX 75226

Leslie P. writes: Adair's is so country that it's punk, and indeed, on many a night, the mohawks and leather jackets out number the cowboy hats. A lot of bikers also frequent this bar.

It's go the the best jukebox I've ever heard. Period. I once overheard a fellow at…

Johnny Carino's Country Italian Kitchen

595 E Round Grove Rd
Lewisville, TX 75067

Michele B. writes: okay so since i work here i feel obligated to give it 5 stars..

but seriously, JC has olive oil and roasted garlic that knocks any other chain out of the water. it's phenomenal.

happy hour is top notch, monday through friday 3-7 they service 1/2 price…

The Silver Fox

1235 William D Tate Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051

Edward S. writes: So, we dined at the Silver Fox last night with another couple while my niece watched our kids (thank you Kelley!).  The entire experience was wonderful beginning with being greeted by the proprietor who suggested that we take to table immediately as…

Coffee Haus

314 Lincoln Sq
Arlington, TX 76011

Patrick W. writes: Coffee Haus (which we pronounced haaauuuuss) was my favorite DFW area coffee place.  Yes it is a small chain, but my friend worked here so we got free or cheap coffee.  And this friend is the person who force-fed me my first coffee drinks back when I…

Margarita Ranch

5321 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206

Zachary K. writes: I thought the overall experience was very good. Went with a date and service was prompt food was hot and tasted good. Don't remember too much about the details because we went to Spike next door afterwards. They had black beans which is always a…

Traders Village Flea Market

114 Acres Shopping
Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Michelle H. writes: This place reminds me of the world's biggest junk drawer.  You know what I'm talking about.  There is that one drawer in your house that you just shove stuff in that you don't know what else to do with it, but you don't dare part with it.  It's like…

Nandina

5631 Alta Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206

Jason R. writes: Cheap+Tasty+Good Service= Nandina (see what I did. I'm so smart)

I have been in Dallas 2 weeks looking for a loft and I've eaten at Nandian 4 times. You would think I would love it-- and I do.

I have not eaten their sushi yet (I'm a vegan that will…

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market

2610 W Pioneer Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76013

Kolya R. writes: Talking about Wal-Mart is a tough call.    I hate the "Wal-Martization" of America (the world?), I don't like employers who pay their workers low wages and oppose unions (like McDonald's), etc.    But how can I not like the prices?    They are the…

Crú - A Wine Bar

3699 McKinney Ave
Ste 107
Dallas, TX 75204

Melody L. writes: Oh mi gato, I lurve this place! LURVE! I've passed this place an embarrassingly amount of times. I used to live right above it. What is wrong with me?

Andrea R and I needed some fun time, so we booked it over to the West Village. We already had sushi…

Jamba Juice

5923 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Juan M. writes: Crack cocaine ain't got nothin on Jamba Juice...if my anecdotal personal experience isn't evidence enough of its hella-addictive properties, then i dont know what to tell ya.  Seriously, if i didn't have a steady income I might be seen off Harry…

Salum

4152 Cole Ave #103
Dallas, TX 75204

Meridith H. writes: Ever since I noticed the silver sign in an obscure strip mall near my work, I have been wanting to try Salum.  After reading reviews, I decided it was probably too pricey for lunch, so I would eventually go for dinner.  As kismet would have it, the…

Deep Sushi

2624 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226

Melody L. writes: The sushi is good. The service is good. The atmosphere is chill. I likey.

I have to say that this is one of my favorite spots in town for sushi. Not because the sushi is amazing or because the service is impeccable, but because it's all pretty good.…