Dining

The Dallas metropolitan area has more shopping centers and restaurants per capita than any other city in the United States. Here is a list of top restaurants to help you discover the finest cuisine Dallas has to offer:

• The Mansion on Turtle Creek The birthplace of innovative Southwestern cuisine housed in a beautiful mansion which creates the perfect ambience for dining. The signature menu items such as tortilla soup, lobster taco and crème brule is a must try! It has been the recipient of the AAA Five-Diamond award for 16 consecutive years.
  
  
• The Capital Grille The Capital Grille serves nationally acclaimed prime aged steaks as well as an award winning wine list
  
  
• Adelmo's Ristorante Exquisite Italian, Mediterranean cuisine served alongside a first class wine list. One of the most romantic restaurants in Dallas.
  
  
• Abacus Offers a wide range of tantalizing eclectic styles including Mediterranean, Cajun/Creole, American, Southwestern, and Pacific Rim influences.
  
  
• III Forks serves the ultimate in Texas French cuisine. With over 25,000 square feet of elegant dining, they can easily accommodate parties and social gatherings of up to 900. III Forks makes each and every special event memorable.
  
• Arcodoro has gained international acclaim for their rustic traditional cuisine with their award winning steaks, homemade pastas, and Mediterranean food. A must try is their award winning Ultimate Ravioli!
  
  
• Dakota's Steakhouse Subterranean dining and choice meat lure downtown power lunchers to this elegant escape from Texas heat. Voted a 4 ½ star restaurant, Dakota is perfect for a romantic summer night or a power lunch.
  
  
• Fuse Restaurant Fuse offers a unique combination of sleek industrial décor with touches of Asian design. Most of the seating is outdoors where you can enjoy unique Tex-Asian creations. The blood-red themed bar is a great place to gather for drinks and well worth the trip downtown for the latest in concept fusion dining.
  
  
• Oceanaire Seafood Room The epitome of great seafood. Elegant and relaxed dining in a nautical atmosphere.
  
  
• Palomino Euro Bistro is a vibrant restaurant, bar and rotisserie famous for its unique style, hardwood fired Mediterranean cooking and versatile menu. They offer an experience that makes that makes guests feel great at a pleasing value.
  
  
• Perry's Restaurant Perry's is an award winning restaurant featuring prime hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, exceptional service in a warm elegant setting. They boast the best calamari in town and excellent side dishes. The bar has become a destination for the prominent local business community. Rated Four Stars by Dallas Morning News as well as the Best All Around Restaurant in Dallas.
  
  
• Drae Restaurant & Lounge Dallas' most sumptuous dining room surrounded by red velvet and theatrical lighting. Offering authentic cuisines of Vietnam, China, Thailand and Japan with the finest sushi flown in daily. Their innovate wine selection also offers 48 wines by the glass. The Drae Lounge is where upscale nightlife is defined with themed events and fashion shows.

• Al Biernats Much more than just a superb steakhouse, Al Biernats also offers incredibly fresh seafood from six different types of fish. They also accomodate wine lovers with an award winning list of over 650 rare selections. Come see why Al Biernat's is one of the best restaurants in the country.