Top Ten Restaurants in Dallas, Texas

Travelers searching for Asian cuisine should make a point to visit the rooftop dining at Tei An. Located at the One Arts Plaza, Tei An was named the best restaurant in Dallas by "The Dallas Morning News" in 2008. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner five days a week and for dinner on Saturday. Reservations are recommended at Tei An.

Tei An
1722 Routh St
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 220-2828

York Street serves a unique and creative American Cuisine. For visitors that are a little adventurous, take a shot at the duck egg frittatas. The restaurant was named Dallas' best by "D Magazine" in 2009. York Street is open for dinner only except for Wednesdays, when reservations are taken for Wednesday luncheon. Reservations are highly recommended.

York Street
6047 Lewis St
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 826-0968
http://www.yorkstreetdallas.com

Charlie Palmer at the Joule is in the former Dallas National Bank building. The eclectic American food is complemented with the weekly wine and champagne tastings. Charlie Palmer at the Joule was named Dallas' best new restaurant in 2008 by the "Dallas Observer." Reservations are highly recommended.

Charlie Palmer at the Joule
1530 Main St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 261-4600
http://www.charliepalmer.com/dallas/home.html

Tillman's Roadhouse offers southwestern inspired meals in a swanky western themed dining room. From Frito Pie with chunks of venison to chicken-fried hanger steak, visitors will enjoy the family friendly food and atmosphere. Tillman's Roadhouse was named one of the best neighborhood restaurants of 2008 by "D Magazine." Reservations are recommended at both the Dallas at Fort Worth locations of Tillman's.

Tillman's Roadhouse
324 W. 7th St.
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 942-0988
http://www.tillmansroadhouse.com/

Neighborhood Services is home to some of the best fruity cocktails in the city. Visitors can enjoy dinner six days a week, and the bar opens about an hour before the kitchen. Neighborhood Services' burger is quickly becoming the talk of Dallas. Although messy, the burger that has chunks of brisket mixed in is one of the best in the area. The restaurant does not accept reservations; because of its popularity and its relatively small size, be prepared for a wait.

Neighborhood Services
5027 W Lovers Ln
Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 350-5027
http://neighborhoodservicesdallas.com

Fearing's is the new home of The Mansion on Turtle Creek alum Dean Fearing and is at the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. Chef Fearing creates what he calls Elevated American Cuisine that offers such things as Prime rib-eye or chicken fried lobster. The chef has even come up with barbecued oysters. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online at Fearing's website.

Fearing's
2121 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-4848
http://www.fearingsrestaurant.com/

Nonna, which means grandmother in Italian, offers high-class Italian food and pizza in downtown Dallas. The restaurant makes homemade pasta and sausage made of scallops and shrimp. Nonna's is open for dinner six days a week and offers a full bar. Visitors should be prepared to listen to their waiter unless they're fluent in Italian since the menu is printed in Italian. Reservations are not needed at Nonna but may be helpful on a Friday or Saturday night.

Nonna
4115 Lomo Alto Dr
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 521-1800

Screen Door is another restaurant in One Arts Plaza. The restaurant offers daily drink specials and is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week except for lunch on Saturdays. This modern Southern kitchen will remind guests of Grandma's Sunday dinner with offerings such as smoked and grilled Angus rib-eye steak served with a warm potato. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made on Screen Door's website.

Screen Door
1722 Routh St #132
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 720-9111
http://www.screendoordallas.com/index.html

The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is a highly recognized hotel that has been standing since 1908. The hotel's restaurant has been home to many famous chefs and in 2009 became home to Chef Bruno Davaillon. The dining room has been renovated and the restaurant is back to its former glory serving French-Continental cuisine. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made at the hotel's website.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 559-2100
http://www.mansiononturtlecreek.com

Dallas best place for Pizza can be found at Fireside Pies. Pizza options include goat cheese, portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, arugula and even vegetarian pies. The restaurant offers wireless Internet and a full bar. Reservations are not needed at any of the four metroplex locations.

Fireside Pies
2820 N. Henderson Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 370-3916