Best Fine Dining In Dallas

There are times when dining out has little to do with convenience or your stomach growling – it's a food 'experience'. When looking for an upscale dining experience there are locations in Dallas that offer extraordinary experiences for all of your senses.

Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House – Addison

5330 Belt Line Road
Addison, TX 75254
(972) 934-2467
www.chamberlainsrestaurant.com

Yes, it's a steakhouse; you should expect premium quality, but the Prime Bone In Ribeye is juicy and has exceptional flavor. If you're not feeling particularly 'beefy', the Double Lamp Chops don't disappoint. Served perfect, the crusty outside encases a tender, well-seasoned chop. Visitors enjoy the hearty, but creamy, Lobster and Shrimp Bisque and the side dish of Creamed Corn with Applewood Bacon shouldn't be missed.

The French Room – Hotel Adolphus

1321 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 742-8200
www.hoteladolphus.com

French food in the heart of Texas? You better believe it. While you might not often have a hankering for goose or duck liver, the pecan crusted Foie Gras is rich, delicious and served with brioche toast. The Jumbo Lump Crab Cake is succulent and sweet. As you make your way to the main courses, check out the Exotic Spiced Crispy Duck Breast. The dish is tasty and moist, without being fatty. And fork-tender doesn't begin to describe the near perfect Black Angus Beef Tenderloin. Cap off any meal with a French Room soufflé and you won't be sorry.

Loft 610 – Plano

5760 State Highway 121
Dallas, TX 75024
(972) 377-2500
www.loft610.com

Yes the Executive Chef is Dallas' own Tre Wilcox and no the former Top Chef television show competitor doesn't disappoint! One of the most popular appetizers, with good reason, is the Crispy Duck Spring Rolls. The roll is packed with tender, flavorful duck and the Pomegranate Dipping Sauce adds a sweet and spicy kick. The Pan Seared Sea Scallops are juicy and served with a tasty Risotto. And how about wrapping your Ribeye in a Blue Cheese crust? Tender, cheesy, savory, it has it all.

The Mercury – Dallas

11909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 960-7774
www.mcrowd.com

Casual enough to wear jeans, but boasting delicious Black Cod on the menu – welcome to Texas! The fish is slightly crispy, buttery, and flaky and served with a Blonde Miso sauce. The menu says the Short Ribs are braised for 48 hours and that's believable, since they're tender 'as mother's love' with impeccable flavor. The Cracklin' Chicken is also a crowd pleaser. It's, you guessed it, crispy, tender and served with mousseline potatoes.

Stephan Pyles – Dallas

1807 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 580-7000
www.stephanpyles.com

You can't mention southwest cuisine without hearing the name Stephan Pyles. Start with the Tamale Tart. The 'tart' is a Roast Garlic Custard and topped with crab meat, bell peppers and herbs. Yum! The Slow Smoked Natural Pork Chop is delicious with the Apple-Cippolini Onion Cajeta giving it a sweet/spicy kick. A few extra trips to the gym and you can truly enjoy, without consequences, the legendary Heaven and Hell Cake.