Midrange
Nobu
400 crescent ct., +1 214-252-7000, (http://www.noburestaurant...). excellent sushi.
Cosmic Cafe
2912 oak lawn ave, +1 214-521-9195, (http://www.cosmiccafedall...). amazing vegetarian dishes, soups, salads, and sandwiches with a mediterranean/indian flare. great funky atmosphere.
Black Eyed Pea Restaurant
3857 cedar springs rd, +1 214-521-4580 delivery +1 877-632-5487, (http://www.theblackeyedpea.com). casual home style southwestern cooking at its best. special tuesday after 5pm, buy one adult entree, one kids [up to twelve years old] meal free.
Mardi Gras Cafe
2720 n. stemmons frwy i-35e, northbound service road north of motor street, +1 214-404-8425. new cajun restaurant with plenty of lighted parking and a dedication to the blues. aaron burton acoustic jam tuesday night, hash brown jam wednesday night, km williams invitational acoustic jam thursday night. good food, plenty of paved parking. located on the ground floor of the south tower closest to the freeway in the stemmons towers complex. look for the awning.
Top end
Al Biernat's
4217 oaklawn ave., 214 219 2201, (http://www.albiernats.com/). from a pure meat standpoint, al biernat's is the best in dallas a place with no shortage of good meat. the lobster risotto is a must-have side dish.
Mansion on Turtle Creek
2821 turtle creek blvd, 214 559 2100, (http://www.mansiononturtl...). 5-star american/southwestern restaurant with a 6-star price. no tennis shoes, jeans or shorts.
Nick & Sam's Steak and Fish House
2305 cedar springs rd, suite 405, 214 871 7444, (http://www.nick-sams.com/). a great steakhouse with very good service, be sure not to miss the bone-in filet. dark, romantic atmosphere. dress code enforced. it also has a great bar scene for anyone over thirty that wants something a little more sophisticated.
Old Warsaw
2610 maple ave., 214 528 0037, (http://www.oldwarsaw.com/). 5-star french dining with a distinctly old-fashioned feel. a dallas institution since 1948.
Perry's
2911 routh, 214 871 9991, (http://www.perrys-dallas.com/). as with nick & sam's and al biernat's, perry's serves top-quality steaks at a hefty price. the wine list at perry's is especially impressive for those who like to ponder the mysteries of the grape.
Hunky's Hamburgers
Very casual place, dressed up like a 50's diner. Prices are cheap and the burgers are big and tasty!