TAKING A BITE OF DOWNTOWN

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Antone Cafe. Mediterranean fare. 1300 Main at Field, 760-0000.

Antonicelli Deli. Breakfast and lunch. 3200 Main, 939-0969.

Aristocrat Bar & Grill. In the Aristocrat Hotel, 1933 Main, 741-7700.

Atrium Cafe. Bistro cuisine at the Dallas Museum of Art. 1717 N. Harwood, 922-1260.

Avanti Cafe. Italian entrees. 1445 Ross, 965-0055.

Baker’s Ribs. 907 Elm, 761-9008.

Barbecue Etc. Barbecued meats and homemade desserts. 1022 Pacific, 742-1891.

Cafe de Saigon. Vietnamese cuisine cafeteria-style. 400 N. Ervay, 220-0560.

Cafe Ravenna. Italian cuisine. 1301 Main, 744-9333.

Celebrity Cafe & Bakery. Sandwiches and soup to light breakfast fare and smoothies. 2418 Fairmount, 922-9866.

The Commerce Club. Main-line American cuisine. 1401 Elm, 48th floor, 748-8290.



Commerce Street Cafe. Neiman Marcus’ streetside cafe serves specials, salads and sandwiches. 1603 Commerce, 741-6911.



Dakota’s. Under-the-street restaurant serves New American cuisine. 600 N. Akard, 740-4001.



Farmer’s Grill. Breakfast and home cooking. 807 Park Ave., 741-9361.



Ferris Plaza Restaurant. Daily specials come with fresh vegetables in this cafeteria-style cafe. Attracts local media types. 308 S. Houston, 749-1068.



Field Of Greens. Salads and other light fare. 1910 Pacific, 953-2292.



The French Room. Dallas’ pre-eminent grand occasion restaurant in the Adolphus Hotel. 1321 Commerce, 742-8200.



F.A. Allester’s. Continental breakfast and buffet; soups, salads and sandwiches at lunch; and French cuisine lor dinner. Paramount Hotel, 302 S. Houston, 761-9090.



Gatsby’s Bicycle Bar. Casual tare for the afternoon and evening crowd. In the Dallas Grand Hotel, 1914 Commerce, 747-7000.



Gus’s Barbeque. 107 S. Harwood, 939-0360.



Hong Kong Gardens. Chinese cuisine. 1404 Main (upstairs), 651-1553.

Lenny’s Ranch House Barbeque. This eatery has been serving barbecued meats from ribs, chicken and ham to beef since 1979. 1302 Main, 742-0309.

Lone Star Barbeque & Hamburgers.

Grill-style food in the Dallas Grand Hotel, 1914 Commerce, 747-7000.



Mariano’s. Tex-Mex fare. 1402 Main, 742-2521.



Massimo Da Milano. An outposr of the North Dallas bakery and Italian restaurant. San Jacinto Tower, 2121 San Jacinto at Ross, 871-0400.



Mei Blossom. Asian food in an an deco atmosphere. NationsBank Plaza, 901 Main, 761-6406.

Opus. Traditional cuisine for brunch and dinner in the Meyerson Symphony Center; open on the night of concerts and other events, but call ahead to be sure. 2301 Flora, 670-3721.



Pacific Street Grill. Menu includes Cajun, Southwestern and Mexican specialties. 1700 Pacific, 969-7363.



Paradise Bakery. Sandwiches, soups, salads, and homemade baked goods. 1201 Elm, 761-1662.



Pepper Garden. Tot-Mot lunches. 204 S. Ervay at Commerce, 748-0500.



Plaza Cafe. Serves American-style cuisine for lunch and dinner. In the Dallas Grand Hotel, 1914 Commerce, 747-7000.



Pyramid Room. In the Fairmont Hotel, some of the best French dishes in Dallas, and also offers live music. 1717 N. Akard, 720-5249.



Roma Express. Italian cuisine. 1601 Main, 747-1235.



Sam’s Place. Cocktails and casual fare. BankOne Center lobby level, 1717 Main, Ste. 100,741-5225.



Seventeen Seventeen. Newly opened in the Dallas Museum of Art, this restaurant serves acclaimed New American cuisine. 1717 N. Harwood, 922-1260.



650 North. Hotel brasserie with New American menu. 650 N. Pearl, 979-9000.



Tolbert’s. Chili, burgers and onion rings; overlooks the new DART light-rail line. 350 N. St. Paul, 953-1353.



Treebeards. Lunch spot with soups and corn-bread, at Plaza of the Americas. 700 N. Pearl, 871-7477.



Wall Street’s. Hot entrées like chicken-fried steak and enchiladas. 725 Olive, 754-0199.



Walt Garrison Rodeo Bar & Grill. Ex-Dallas Cowboys place is decked in dark wood and cowhide-covered chairs. Casual cuisine from burgers to salads. In The Adolphus Hotel, 1321 Commerce, 742-8200.

Woodway’s Cafe. Chicken, burgers. 711 Elm, 741-3420.

Zodiac Restaurant. Neiman Marcus’ restaurant offers fashion on the plate as well as in the aisles (models pass through showing the latest styles). 1618 Main, 741-6911.

Zodiac Greek Grill. Authentic Greek, cafeteria-style. 1404 Main, 653-1060.

DEEP ELLUM



Adair’s Saloon. Burgers, chips and juke box music. 2624 Commerce, 939-9900.



Angry Dog. Burgers and other casual fare. 2726 Commerce, 741-4406.



Art Bar & Cafe. An art gallery motif with eclectic cuisine. 2803 Main, 939-0077.



Baker’s Ribs. 2724 Commerce, 748-5433.



Blind Lemon. A funky bistro with an eclectic menu and cold beer. 2805 Main, 939-0202.



Cafe Brazil. Good for breakfast and homemade baked goods. 2815 Elm, 747-2730.



Copper Tank Brewery. The large open bar and patio are good for meeting with friends; the food includes pizzas and nachos. 2600 Main, 744-2739.



Crescent City Cafe. New Orleans-style food, from seafood gumbo to muffaletta sandwiches and beignets. 2615 Commerce, 745-1900.



Daddy Jack’s Wood Grill. Seafood, especially lobster. 2723 Elm, 653-3949.



Deep Ellum Cafe. Sandwiches, breakfast offerings and scrumptious desserts. 2706 Elm, 741-9012.



Deep Java Cafe. Coffee and baked goods. 2639 C Elm, 742-5282.



East Wind. Asian cuisine. 2711 Elm, 745-5554.



George Wesby’s Pub. An Irish pub that offers up shepherd’s pie with the brews. 2713 Commerce, 742-8313.



The Green Room. French cuisine in the Green Room; drinks and a rooftop view in the Dark Room. 2715 Elm, 748-7666.



Jay’s. Home cooking, live music. 2912 Elm, 761-1811.



The Kaffeine Shack. Sandwiches and smoothies. 208 Henry, 741-1922.



Momo’s. Authentic Italian dishes. 2704 Elm, 748-4222.



Monica’s Aca Y Alla. A prime health-conscious, people-watching spots with a Mexican menu and live music. 2914 Main, 748-7140.



Pazzo Mente. Lite Italian. 3200 Main, 939-0969.



Pepe’s & Mito’s Mexican Cafe. Tex-Mex fare; famous for tacos. 2935 Elm, 741-1901.



St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin. Pasta, burgers, pizza. 2730 Commerce, 698-1511.

Sambuca. Hot Mediterranean-style food and cool jazz. 2618 Elm, 744-0820.

Sol’s Taco Lounge. Homemade Mexican fare. 2626 Commerce, 651-7657.

Sweet Endings. Coffee and baked goods. 2901 Elm, 747-8001.

Theo’s Diner. Sandwiches and burgers and an Elvis-themed decor. 111 S. Hall at Commerce, 747-6936,

Vern’s Place. Soul food. 3600 Main at Exposition, 823-0435-

UPTOWN

Allen Street Grill. Serves casual American food, such as burgers, as well as beer and mixed drinks. 2900 McKinney, 871-0256.

Americana. Upscale regional American fare in an elegant setting. 3005 Routh, 871-2004.

Arcodoro/Pomodoro. These sister restaurants serve upscale Italian cuisine. 2520 Cedar Springs, 871-1924.

Beau Nash. New American at the Crescents lobby. 400 Crescent Court, 871-3240.

Bombay Cricket Club. Traditional Indian cuisine. 2508 Maple, 871-1333.

Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery. Salads, sandwiches, hot dishes and great baked goods. 3301 McKinney, 754-4940.

Cafe Express. Pasta, roast chicken, sandwiches. 3230 McKinney at Bowen, 999-9444.

Casa Dominguez. Tex-Mex institution. 2408 Cedar Springs, 871-9787.

Deli News. New-York style deli with sandwiches and potato pancakes, in the Crescent Court. Maple at Cedar Springs, 922-3354.

The Dream Cafe. Healthful food, including breakfast, served in a tranquil setting. 2800 Routh, Ste. 255, 954-0486.

8.0. Eclectic menu attracts a young, hip crowd. Quadrangle. 2800 Routh, 954-0486.

El Fenix. A Dallas institution known for its Wednesday enchilada special. 1601 McKinney, 747-1121.

Enigma. Lovely but puzzling New American fare, with an ever-changing menu and no two place settings alike. 2515 McKinney, 953-1111.

Ewald’s at the Stoneleigh. Continental cuisine. Stoneleigh Hotel, 2927 Maple, 871-2523.

Fairmount Street Bakery & Cafe. Fresh bakery goods and lunch fare. 2530 Fairmount, 871-2233.

Fog City Diner Not a diner, but a stylish New American restaurant. 2401 McKinney, 220-2401.

Hard Rock Cafe. Touristy spot in a former Baptist church serves casual fare. 2601 McKinney, 855-0007.



Hook, Line and Sinker. Oysters, fried catfish and the like. 3103 Lemmon at McKinney, 965-0707.



Hotel St. Germain. Continental cuisine with a fixed-price menu available on weekends. 2516 Maple, 871-2516.



J.Pepe’S. Mexican/Southwestern cuisine. The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh, 871-0366.



Jennivine. French/English/Asian bistro. 3605 McKinney, 528-6010.



La Trattoria Lombardi. Casual Italian. 2916 N. Hall near McKinney, 954-0803.



Lady Primrose’s. Lunch and afternoon tea in an English-antiques setting. 500 Crescent Court, 871-8334.



Landmark. New American cuisine with Southwest, Cajun, Asian influences. 3015 Oak Lawn, 521-5151.



Lulu’s Bait Shack. Faux-bayside house serves seafood and Cajun dishes. 2621 McKinney, 969-1927.



The Mansion on Turtle Creek. An internationally known restaurant serving the cookery of chef Dean Fearing. 2821 Turtle Creek, 559-2100.



Martini Ranch. Caviar to quesadillas. 2816 Fairmount, 220-2116.



Messina’s Restaurant & Culinary Centre. Mediterranean menu with afternoon tea offered. 3521 Oak Grove, 528-4709.



Nana Grill. A New American menu served with a 27th-floor view. In the Wyndham Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons, 761-7479.



Natura Cafe. Healthy, low-fat fare such as pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. 2909 McKinney, 855-5483.



Orleans Pasta Kitchen. Serves pasta and pizza with Cajun flair. 2704 Worthington, 871-0808.

Prime’s. Trendy Tex-Mex. 3309 McKinney, 220-0510.



Raphael’s. Well-established Tex-Mex. 3701 McKinney, 521-9640.



Ruggeri’s. Top-notch Italian food. 2911 Routh, 871-7377.



S&D Oyster Co. Seafood. 2701 McKinney, 880-0111.



Sam’s Cafe. Southwestern cuisine at the Crescent. 100 Crescent Court, 855-2233.



Sammy’s Bar B Que. 2126 Leonard, 880-9064.



Spasso. Pizza and pasta. 3227 McKinney, 520-6000.



Star Canyon. One of Dallas’ most popular restaurants, serving the Southwestern cuisine of Stephan Pyles. 3102 Oak Lawn, 520-7827.



Stoneleigh P. Burgers, pasta, neighborhood bar. 2926 Maple, 871-2346.



Sushi at the Stoneleigh. Stoneleigh Hotel, 2927 Maple, 871-7111.



Texas Land & Cattle Co. Steaks. 3130 Lemmon at Cole, 526-4664.



Thomas Avenue Beverage Co. The menu changes daily, but the fare is American. 2901 Thomas Ave., 979-0452.



Trolley Point Restaurant & Bar. Chicken-fried steak to hamburgers. 2822 McKinney, 954-1870.



Uptown Bar & Grift. Burgers and sandwiches. 2412 Fairmount, 969-9433.



Yellow. New American seafood. 2719 McKinney, 871-1772.



WEST END



Antares. Restaurant atop Reunion Tower offers New American cuisine as well as a sky-high view-the floor revolves 360 degrees providing diners with a city wide panorama. 300 Reunion, 651-1234.

The Butcher Shop. Customers can select and cook their own steaks. 808 Munger at Lamar, 720-1032.

Dick’s Last Resort. Seafood and live music. Ross at Record, 747-0001.

Carmine’s Pizzeria. Offers pizza and cheap beer. 1701 N. Market, 748-8110.

Eighteen-O-One. Seafood restaurant in the Dallas World Aquarium. 1801 N. Griffin, 720-2224.

Gater’s Croc ’n’ Roc. Casual piano-bar fare from burgers to Mexican. 1714 N. Market, 748-0243.



Hoffbrau’s. Excellent West End people-watching from the patio. Steaks and burgers. 311 N. Market, 742-4663.



Hooter’s. Spicy wings, seafood. 2201 N. Lamar, 979-9464.



Hubcap Brewery & Kitchen. A casual micro-brewery with pool tables. 1701 N. Market, 651-0808.

Landry’s. Seafood house with beautiful waterfall on patio. 306 N. Market, 698-1010.



Lombardi’s. Modern Italian cuisine in an upscale setting. 311 N. Market at Ross, 747-0322.



Mama’s Daughter’s Diner. Down-home Southern cuisines. 211 N. Record, 742-6262.



Mi Cocina. Tex-Mex with a healthful accent. 1800 N. Market, 953-1819.

Morton’s of Chicago. Understated but classy steakhouse. 501 Elm, 741-2277.



Newport’s. Seafood restaurant built in old brewery. 703 McKinney, 954-0220.

On the Border. Tex-Mex fare.

1801 N. Lamar, 855-0296.



Outback Pub. Australian or American cuisine, live music. 1701 N. Market, 761-9355.



The Palm. Monster steaks and lobsters star. 701 Ross, 698-0470.



Planet Hollywood. This hot spot serves burgers; jam-packed with movie memorabilia. 603 Munger, 749-STAR.

Sonny Bryan’s. A Dallas institution serving top-notch barbecue. 302 N. Market, 744-1610.



Spaghetti Warehouse. Pasta dishes in a family restaurant. 1815 N. Market, 651-8475.



T.G.I. Friday’s. Casual fare from sandwiches to pasta. 1713 N. Market, 744-2936.



Tony Roma’s. Dubbed “the place for ribs,” this eatery also offers salads and chicken. 310N. Market, 748-6959.



West End Pub. Neighborhood bar serves sandwiches. 211 N. Record, 748-5711.

Y.O. Ranch. Home-style yet upscale Texas dishes also offers a great chicken-fried steak at lunch. 702 Ross, 744-3287.