AMERICAN
Arby’s Roast Beef. 1402 Main St., 653-1655. Roast beef sandwiches.
Bijou. Complete Lunch Buffet – Salad Bar – Dinner entrees from Menu Cafe Society ambience; live entertainment and disco. 500 Medallion Center, 691-3037.
Celebration. 4503 W. Lovers Ln., 351-5681. Copper and leather accented decor. Specializing in family style, American food.
Coco’s Famous Hamburgers. 12910 Midway Rd , 247-2277. American food, specializing in hamburgers.
Crystal Terrace Restaurant. Music Hall at Fair Park, 821-0591. Buffet featuring prime roast beef. Elson’s, George Restaurant & Club. 4230 LBJ Freeway 75234 239-2759.Good Times Restaurant and Bar. One Main Place, 744-1834. American food, entertainment.
J.B. Hamby’s. 214 N. Akard St., 748-3426. Hamburgers, chicken fried steak.
Harper’s Comer. Hilton Inn Central, 5600 N. Central Expwy., 827-4100.
Houlihan’s Old Place. 84 NorthPark East, 361-9426. Variety of dishes, antiques and curios in decor.
Howard Johnson’s. 2900 E. Mockingbird, 368-9354. Specializing in clams, clam chowder and ice cream.
Ichabod’s Restaurant. 5500 Greenville Ave. No. 201, 691-2646. Variety of American food.
International Kings Table. 10601 Church Road 75238 341-7106.
Jim Dandy Fast Foods, Inc. 2633 Swiss Ave., 827-3050. Fried chicken, hamburgers.
Kentucky Fried Chicken Stores. 2125 Vanco Drive; Irving 75061 438-3616.
Kitchen Kettle. 1603 Elm St., 741-2744. American food, Southern dishes.
Lucas B & B Restaurant. 3520 Oak Lawn Ave., 526-8525. Variety of food, informal atmosphere.
Mad Cap Molly’s. 175 Walnut Hill Vlge.. 350-5936. Sandwiches and bar.
R.G. Maxwell. Northeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Preston Road in Valley View Square. Credit cards accepted. 387-2911.Metro Food Shops, Inc. 3303 Gaston Ave., 821-5272. Variety of food, specializing in waffles. Informal atmosphere.
Mister Hamburger. 10994 Harry Hines. 75220, 358-0153.
The Railhead. 6919 Twin Hills Ave., 369-8700. Antebellum railway station decor with live entertainment. Prime rib, steaks, lobster, Alaskan king crab specialties.
Sam & Pete’s Sandwich Shop. 1308 Main St., 75202, 744-0896
Shenanigans. First International Building, 75270, 651-1212
Southern Kitchen. West: 2356 W. Northwest Hwy., 352-5220. East: 6615 E. Northwest Hwy., 368-1658. Chicken, seafood, steaks and lobster tail Old South decor.
Tasty World. I-45 and Dowdy Ferry Rd. Hutchins 75141.
T.G.I. Friday’s. 5500 Greenville Ave, 363-5353. New York antique bar and restaurant.
Victoria Station. 2910 Routh, 651-0381. Specializing in prime rib. Old railroad cars and British railway decor.
Wall’s Catering and Restaurant. 10749 Preston Rd., 691-4444. Specializing in cheese blintzes, rolled cabbage and apple strudel. Contemporary decor.
Wycliffe Point, LTD., The. 2525 Wycliffe, Suite 130, 528-2030. Hamburgers.
Yolk’s On You. 8202 Park Lane, 361-6511.
CONTINENTAL
Arthur’s. 8350 Northwest Hwy. in Campbell Centre, 361-8833. Elegant decor. Specializing in prime steaks, seafood and crab Lorenzo.
Bagatelle Restaurant. 4925 Greenville Ave., 692-8224. European gourmet cuisine, semiformal atmosphere.
Bottom Line, The. First International Building. 75270,651-1363.
Brennan’s Restaurant One Main Place, Plaza level, 742-1911. Specializing in French and Creole cuisine. Featuring “Breakfast at Brennan’s.”
Chateaubriand. 2515 McKinney, 741-1223. Specializing in French and continental food. Greek decor.
Chimney at Willow Creek, The. 9739 N. Central Expwy. at Walnut Hill Ln., 369-6466. Seafood and chicken specialties. Charming Williamsbury atmosphere. Reservations necessary.
Enclave Restaurant and Club. 8325 Walnut Hill Ln., 363-7487. Continental food specializing in meat entrees. Formal decor.
Ewald’s. 5415 W. Lovers Ln., 357-1622. Continental specialties including veal, fish and beef. Continental decor.
Farfallo Restaurant. 12900 Preston Rd., 75230, 387-0369.
Gran’ Crystal Palace Theatre. 2424 Swiss Ave., 824-1263. Dinner theater, formal dining.
Grape Restaurant, The. 2808 Greenville Ave., 823-0133. European cafe specializing in cheese, wine, homemade soups.
Haagen-Dazs Dessert Shoppe. Featuring a variety of elegant desserts and ice cream. 3211 Knox, 748-0000. New location at Preston & Royal (5950 Royal Lane).
Mario’s. 135 Turtle Creek Vlge, 521-1135. Elegant, intimate decor. Specializing in continental cuisine.
Mr. Peppe. 5617 W. Lovers Ln , 352-5976. Specializing in pepper steak, veal cordon bleu, rack of lamb.
Old House. 5720 E. Mockingbird Ln., 821-9200.
Papillon. 7940 N. Central Expwy., 691-7455. World Trade Center Club. 2050 Stemmons Fwy., 744-1104. Specializing in international cuisine. Elegant Southwestern decor.
CREPES
La Creperie. 2800 Routh, 651-0506. Wide variety of crepes.
FRENCH
Cafe Le Cabotin. 2020 Abrams, 75214, 828-1730. Chablis Restaurant. 2800 Routh St., 75201, 522-0910.
Le Bistro. 3716 Bowser, 528-4181. French food, formal atmosphere.
Marcel’s Restaurant. 5721 W. Lovers Ln., 358-2103. French chef-owner specializes in dover sole and Beef Wellington. French provincial decor.
Patry’s Restaurant. 2504 McKinney, 748-3754. Specialties are chicken marinated, roast rack of lamb and duck.
Pyramid Room. Fairmont Hotel, Ross and Akard, 748-5454. Gourmet food.
GERMAN
Blue Front Restaurant. 1310 Elm St., lower level, 741-7560. Specializing in pig knuckles, polish sausage, potato salad and homemade soups.
Jagerstube Restaurant. 7811 Inwood Rd., 352-5812. German food.
GRECIAN
Goldfinger. 2905 Cridelle, 350-6983. Specializing in Greek and continental food. Modern Greek decor. The Torch. 3620 W. Davis, 331-5221 Specializing in Greek cuisine. Greek decor.
ITALIAN
Godfather, The. 6550 Abrams, 341-8724. Italian specialties.
II Sorrento. 8616 Turtle Creek blvd., 352-8759. Old Italian decor. Classical Italian cuisine specializing in hot antipasto, cannellon and veal zingara.
Old Spaghetti Warehouse. 1815 N. Market. 651-8475. Specializing in spaghetti and lasagna with San Francisco sour dough bread. Authentic antique decor.
MEXICAN
Alaman’s. 13601 Preston Rd. at Carrilon Plaza. 387-2620.
Casa Dominguez. 2127 Cedar Springs, 742-4945. Specializing in Austin, Texas-style Mexican food. Spanish cantina decor.
Chiquita Restaurant. 3325 Oak Lawn, 521-0721. Specializing in carne asada, chiles rellenos and flautas. Spanish decor.
Dos Gringos. 3515 W. Northwest Highway, 75220, 350-5544.
Dos Gringos. 1511 N. Collins; Arlington. 76011, 265-4626.
Dos Gringos. 3419 W. 7th St.; Fort Worth, 76107, 338-9393.
El Chico.2031 Abrams, 821-5785; 165 Inwood, 352- 3307; 305 Medallion Ctr., 363-0584; 110 W. Davis, 943-8610; 707 Preston Royal Vlge., 363-2671; 13247 Montfort, 661 -2772; 3353 W. Northwest Hwy., 357- 8264; 5412 E. Mockingbird, 827-2500. Specializing in Mexican food. Spanish decor.
El Fenix Restaurant. 1601 McKinney, 747-1121; 120 E. Colorado, 941-4050; 5622 Lemmon,. 521-5166; 6811 Northwest Hwy., 363-5279; NorthPark Ctr., 363-8621; Northwest Hwy. at Lemmon, 358-Esperanza Restaurant. 1928 Bryan St., 747-5782. Mexican food.
Los Mexicanos. 2525 Wycliff, Suite 126, 528-8180. Mexican food, informal atmosphere.
Mariano’s. Old Town Vlge, Greenville at Lovers Ln., 691-3888. Mexican atmosphere. Specializing in authentic and Texas-style Mexican cuisine.
Ojeda’s Restaurant 270 N. Central Expwy., (Richardson), 238-9741. Mexican food, informal atmosphere.
Pedro’s Restuarant. 2905 Greenville Ave., 823-1641. Mexican food.
Pulido’s Restaurant 9508 Overlake, 350-730I; 4924 Benbrook (Fort Worth). Mexican food, informal family atmosphere.
Raphael’s. 3701 McKinney Ave., 521-9640. Mexican food.
Tippy’s Taco House. 2853 W. Illinois, 331-4406.
Tupinamba Restaurant 3071 W. Northwest Hwy., 352-8570.
ORIENTAL
Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. 12700 Park Central Place. 387-4404. Japanese food cooked on the table.
Canton Restaurant 5519 W. Lovers Ln., 357-4486. Specializing in Chinese food.
China Belle Restaurant. 1040 Valley View Center. 75240, 233-0954.
China Clipper Cafe. 3930 McKinney, 526-9165.
China Inn Restaurant. 6521 E. Northwest Hwy., 369-7733. Cantonese dishes, intimate decor.
Chu’s Restaurant. 15080 Beltway Dr., Addison, 387-1776.
Ho Toy Chinese Restaurant. 3411 McKinney Ave., 522-8431.
House of Gong. 3726 W. Northwest Hwy., 352-8248. Specializing in Chinese and American food. Oriental decor.
Hunan Chinese Restaurant 2230 Greenville Ave., 826-6161. Spicy Chinese food, small, intimate decor.
Kobawoo Restaurant and Food Store. 5732 Cedar Springs. 350-1072. Oriental and exotic foods.
Lim Yee Cafe. 2007 Abrams, 824-9503.
Royal China Restaurant. 210 Preston Royal Shopping Ctr., 361-1771. Chinese food.
Royal Tokyo Restaurant. 7525 Greenville Ave., 368-3304. Specializing in teppanyaki. teriyaki, su-kiyaki and tempura. Japanese decor.
Sing’s Chinese Restaurant 8409 Preston Rd., 368-4303. Chinese specialties. Oriental decor.
PIZZA
Colombo’s Pizza Parlor. 5734 E. Mockingbird, 821-9140. Spaghetti and lasagna.
Landmark Pizza & Pipes. 6522 E. Northwest Highway. 692-7027.
Pizza Hut of North Texas. 3811 Hwy. 67E., 270-7585. Many locations in metroplex. Pizza, family atmosphere.
Pizza Inn. 2834 N. Buckner, 324-1477; 2930 Walnut Hill Ln., 350-8850; 5337 Forest Ln., 233-9850; 3714 W. Northwest Hwy., 358-3431; 5460 Lemmon, 526-2560; 3140 W. Northwest Hwy., 352-3991; 2410 Illinois, 339-2241; 3626 Marvin D. Love Frwy., 376-7361; 3619 Forest Ln., 241-4104; 5450 E. Mockingbird, 821-1028; 2530 S. Buckner, 388-0471; 6565 Skillman, 341-1030; 2604 Oak Lawn, 522-9631; 200 Hillside Vlge., 827-7340. Italian family atmosphere.
Shakey’s Pizza Parlor. 6516 Northwest Hwy., 363-7281. Specializing in pizza and Italian spaghetti. Old English pub atmosphere.
Shotgun Sam’s Pizza Palace. 3249 W. Northwest Hwy., 350-5539. Specializing in pizza and “sam-wiches.” Gay 90s decor.
POLYNESIAN
Don the Beachcomber. 8380 Meadow Rd., 691-7430. Specializing in Polynesian food. South Sea islands decor.
Ports o’Call. Southland Center, downtown on Live Oak, 37th floor, 742-2334.
Trader Vic’s Hilton Inn. 5600 N. Central Expwy., 827-3620. Specializing in Polynesian food. South Seas atmosphere.
SEAFOOD
Clam Cooker. Fresh charcoal broiled Seafood – Lunch and Dinner. 2919 Bachman Dr., 357-1772. Long John Silver’s Seafood Shoppes. 30 locations in the Metroplex.
Oyster House, The. 108 N. Akard, 747-2119. S & D Oyster Company. 2701 McKinney Ave., 823-6350.
Upper Deck, The. 2375 Promenade Center, (Richardson), 690-3665. Seafood.
Vincent’s Seafood. 2742 Bachman Blvd., 352-2691; 5416 Mockingbird, 823-5230. Seafood.
SMORGASBORD
Little Bit of Sweden. 254 Inwood Vlge., 352-8084. Scandinavian decor. Specializing in shrimp, steak, cheese and hors d’oeuvres.
Heritage House Smorgasbord. 13444 Preston Rd., 387-8660.
STEAK HOUSE
Baby Doe’s Matchless Mine. 3305 Harry Hines Blvd. 741-9771.
Beef Barren. Dallas Hilton Hotel, 1914 Commerce, 747-2011. Specializing in heavy aged beef. Old West decor.
Bobby McGee’s Conglomeration Restaurant. 6400 E. Mockingbird in Hillside Vlge., 826-9020. Specializing in steak, lobster and prime rib. Antique decor.
Bodega Restaurants of Texas. 12810 Hillcrest, 233-6627. Steak, beef.
Bonanza Sirloin Pits. 802 S. Central Expwy., Richardson, 235-1100; 3317 W. Walnut, Garland, 272-7092; 818 W. Main, Grand Prairie, 262-2274; 1108 E. Division, Arlington, 265-9832; 35 Driftwood Vlge., Mesquite. 270-9832; 1320 N. Central Expwy., Piano, 423-6144. Specializing in steak. Western decor.
Bovarian Steak House. 7724 N. Central Expwy., 363-7848. Specializing in prime rib, steaks, seafood, fowl and beef fondue. Bavarian hunting lodge decor.
Buttery Restaurant. Sheraton Oak Cliff. 321 W. Kiest Blvd., 376-1411.
Cattlemen’s Steak House. 2007 Live Oak, 747-9131. Specializing in steaks, barbecued beef & ribs, prime rib and seafood Western atmosphere.
Charco Broiler Steak House. 413 W. Jefferson, 942-6806. Modern decor. Specializing in steaks.
Dunston’s Steak House. 8526 Harry Hines, 637-3513. Specializing in mesquite broiled steaks.
Jamil’s Steak House. 2907 W. Northwest Hwy., 352-9071. Specializing in steaks, lobster tails and rib dinners. Mediterranean decor.
Kirby’s Charcoal Steaks, Inc. 3715 Greenville Ave., 823-7296. Contemporary decor. Specializing in steaks.
Old San Francisco Steak House. 10965 Composite Dr., 357-0484. Steaks, live entertainment.
Randy Tar Restaurant. 7034 Greenville Ave., 691-7102. Steaks.
Steak & Ale. 3826 Lemmon, 522-1040; 7709 In-wood, 352-6178; 6726 Shadybrook at Northwest Hwy., 368-0811; 2712 Bachman, 350-2408; 714 W. Spring Valley Rd., 231-6579; 4415 Valley View Ln., 661-3360. Specializing in steaks, prime rib and lobster. English pub decor.
Trail Dust Steak House. Hwy. 380, Aubrey (817) 365-2722; Dallas-Stemmons at Walnut Hill Ln., 357-3862. Specializing in 14 and 25 oz. T-bone steaks, mesquite broiled. Old Western decor.
Unique Steak & Seafood House. 1500 Commerce, 742-6304. Specializing in lobster, shrimp, seafood, steaks and prime rib. Modern decor.
TEXAS SPECIALTIES
Big Al’s Barbeque #2. 1807 Main St., 651-0382. Buckboard Barbecue. 1330 W. Pioneer, 259-3525. Barbecue beef, pork, etc.
Bump’s Smokehouse & Saloon. 5734 E. Lovers Ln., 691-7320.
Genghis Khan Mongolian Feast. 4830 Greenville Ave., 361-0280. Unusual barbecue.
Guthrie’s Bar-B-Q. 1326 S. Lamar, 75215, 428-0012.
Henriette’s Bar B-Q & Club. 2701 Live Oak, 823-9360. Barbecue.
Johnny’s Barbecue Roundup. 274 Exchange Park North, 352-9295. Specializing in barbecue beef, sausage, ham, ribs and hot links. American conventional decor.
Randy’s Barbecue Restaurant. 3260 Irving Blvd., 638-3692. Barbecue sandwiches and plates.
The Rib. 5741 W. Lovers Ln., 357-8139. Specializing in barbecue dinners. Old English decor.
Coffee Shops
Dennys. 8233 E. Thornton Frwy., 327-9842; 2030 N. Industrial, 747-7311; 721 S. Thornton Frwy., 943-0271; 3780 W. Northwest Hwy., 351-9693; 1745 S. I-35E, Carrollton, 242-9924; 8954 Stemmons Frwy., 630-5666. Modern decor. American food.
Dobbs House, Inc. Dallas Love Field; 11419 Garland Rd.; 311 S. Zang;401 S.Henderson; 1221 N. Beckley; 3847 Cedar Springs; 3054 University; 6423 Hillcrest; 574-6501. Coffee shops, snack bars.
Kip’s Big Boy Coffee Shops. 2945 N. Buckner, 324-3411; 2235 S. Buckner, 388-4835; Lemmon & Inwood, 350-8866; 2600 S. Zang, 948-3371; Mockingbird & Greenville, 827-3798; Northwest Hwy. at Hillcrest, 363-4803; Gaston & La Vista, 826-4401; 207 NorthPark Ctr., 369-7243; Northwest Hwy. at Marsh, 350-8666; Forest Ln. at Marsh, 243-2441. Belt Line Rd. at N. Central Expwy., Richardson, 234-2441.
Texas Pig Stands, Inc. Five locations in Dallas.
Titche’s Coffee Shops. Main, Elm and St. Paul on mezzanine; NorthPark Shopping Ctr.; Town East Shopping Ctr., 748-4811.
Quick Lunch
DOWNTOWN
Beks Charbroilers. 14 locations in Dallas.
Great Outdoor Sub Shop. 325 N. Akard, 742-0984. Specializing in submarine sandwiches and ice cream. Ecological decor.
Sanger-Harris Hasty Buffet and Delicatessen. Pacific and Akard. 651-2424.
Titche’s buffet and Malt Bar. Main, Elm and St. Paul, 748-4811.
SUBURBAN
After The Gold Rush. 3120 W. Northwest Hwy., 358-3762. Hot and cold sandwiches.
Burger King. 5456 E. Mockingbird, 823-3562.
Dairy Queen. 2919 W. Davis, 337-4800; 3130 W. Northwest Hwy., 358-1348.
McDonald’s Restaurants. 2253 S. Buckner, 381-4343; 705 W. Jefferson, 946-0763; 650 N. Industrial, 741-2029; 10453 N. Central Expwy., 368-6552.
Taco Inn. 8800 Spring Valley Road, 75240, 235-6988.
Taco Spot. 1024 Valley View Shopping Ctr., 233-4179. Located on lower level of mall. Mexican food.
Whataburger. 3319 Hansboro, 339-3930. Specializing in hamburgers, French fries, cold drinks and shakes.
Whataburger of Mesquite, Inc. 4929 Motley; Mes-quite, 75150, 270-3400.
Tea Rooms
Garden at Carillon, The. 13601 Preston Rd., 661-3197.
Neiman-Marcus, Zodiac Room. Main at Ervay, 741-6911. Specializing in gourmet dining. Hors d’oeuvres served 3-5 p.m. Thurs. evening buffet 5-7:30 p.m.
Sanger-Harris Carnation Room. Pacific and Akard, 651-2377. Provincial decor.
S & S Tea Room. 25 Highland Park Shopping Vlge., 521-9614.
Titche’s Restaurant. Main, Elm and St. Paul, 748-4811.
Cafeterias
Furr’s Cafeteria. 222 North Town Mall, 247-7175; 807 S. Central Expwy., Richardson, 231-1605; 1900 W. Irving Blvd., 253-7166. Specializing in American food.
Highland Park Cafeteria. Knox at Cole. Exit 5 N. Central Expwy., 526-3801. Specializing in variety. Food to go 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Noon and evening buffet and regular serving line. Closed Sun.
Colonial-Jetton’s. 2050 Stemmons Fwy., 744-1104; 2001 Bryan Tower, 741-5370; Fidelity Union Bldg., 1511 Bryan, 748-1193; Insurance Plaza, 411 N. Akard, 747-4742. Specializing in variety, catering and carry out service. Modern decor.
Piccadilly Cafeteria. 1503 Commerce, 742-5875. Steaks, roast leg of beef.
Romana Cafeteria. 10425 N. Central Expwy, 361-9024. Specializing in variety.
Underwood’s Cafeterias and Catering Service. 401 S. Hampton, 331-8177; 10920 Garland Rd., 321-6700; 7828 Lake June Rd., 391-5100. Featuring barbecue served cafeteria style.
White’s Cafeteria, Courthouse, 600 Commerce, 75202, 749-8350.
Wyatt Cafeterias. 1834 Abrams, 827-1040; 2205 Gus Thomasson, 327-7414; 6126 Luther Lane, 361-4039; 300 Big Town Shopping Ctr., Mesquite, 328-3891; 9630 Forest Ln., 357-6943; 930 Wynnewood Vlge., 941-5067; 6310 E. Mockingbird, 826-5662; 1104 Town East, Mesquite, 270-5792; 5600 S. Hampton, 330-1973.
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