Shin Sei
7713 Inwood Road, Dallas, 75209
214-352-0005; www.shinseirestaurant.com
Top-quality sushi, excellent service and
serene Asian ambience combine to make a
gastronomic delight to all five senses.
Steel Restaurant & Lounge
3102 Oak Lawn Avenue #100, Dallas, 75219
214-219-9908; www.steeldallas.com
Highly rated Steel Restaurant and Lounge
is an upscale sushi bar with a warm and
inviting Zen atmosphere, with a vast
array of wines from its wine cellar and a
lively bar scene. Located in the Centrum
building.
Sushi Zushi
3858 Oak Lawn at Blackburn, Dallas, 75219
214-522-7253; www.sushizushi.com
Get ready for an avant-garde dining
experience at Sushi Zushi, with its sushi
made of nontraditional spices and local
ingredients – although traditionalists
shouldn’t worry – there’s also an extensive
menu list of traditional sushi favorites as
well. Traditional Japanese fare is also
served – try the Teppan Yaki, Yakitori or
the Yakisoba noodles.
Tei Tei Robata Bar
2906 North Henderson, Dallas, 75206
214-828-2400; www.teiteirobata.com
The highlight of the menu is the robata -
a traditional cooking style of Hokkaido
in northern Japan where the day’s catch
is grilled on small fires. Kobe beef is a
featured item on the menu that you can
enjoy several ways.
Truluck’s Steak & Stone Crab
52401 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, 75201
214-220-2401; www.trulucks.com
Known for their famous stone crabs,
Truluck’s is the place to come for the best in
steaks and seafood. With their attentive wait
staff and excellent wine menu, Truluck’s is a
top-notch dining experience.
Twisted Root Burger Co.
2615 Commerce Street, Dallas, 75226
214-741-7668; www.twistedrootburgerco.com
5609 SMU Boulevard, Ste 102, Dallas, 75206
214-361-2910; www.twistedrootburgerco.com
If you like burgers, if you REALLY like
burgers, then Twisted Root is the place for
you. Featuring prime meat that’s fresh and
seasoned, never frozen, as well as hand-battered buttermilk fried dishes, fresh-cut
sweet potatoes, homemade pickles and
in-house made Root Beer; along with
homemade ice-cream and condiments.
Angelo’s Barbecue
2533 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, 76107
817-332-0357; www.angelosbbq.com
From the day it opened in 1958, Angelo’s
has made a name for itself in the world
of barbecue. A down-home favorite,
the smoked ribs are done to a succulent
goodness that literally falls off the bones.
Say a special “hello” to the stuffed bear at
the front door.
Bella Italia West
5139 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, 76116
817-738-1700; www.bellaitalia.co.uk
Exotic game is the name of the game at this
elegant restaurant, with everything from
buffalo, elk, ostrich, emu, quail, antelope,
caribou and venison on the menu, many
served in the traditional Italian style. The
original Bella Italia is located in Buenos
Aires, Argentina, and owner Carlo Croci
has brought the same fine quality of cuisine
to Fort Worth.
Bistro Louise
2900 S. Hulen Street, Fort Worth, 76109
817-922-9244; www.bistrolouise.com
The only thing lovelier than the setting of
wood-beamed ceilings and quaint flowered
tablecloths in this little eatery would be the
food. Long-time patrons recommend the
tea-smoked duck or the macadamia-crusted
shrimp. Mmmm…
Cattlemen’s Steakhouse
2458 N. Main Street, Fort Worth, 76164
817-624-3945; www.cattlemenssteakhouse.com
Taste the stuff legends are made of. In
the steak business for more than 50 years,
Cattlemen’s Steakhouse is a Fort Worth icon
just around the corner from the Stockyards.
The service is friendly, the atmosphere is
relaxed, and the steaks are charcoal-grilled in
the front room. Patrons select their own cut
of meat, with a choice of everything from
three different cuts of rib-eye to a T-bone.
Fred’s Texas Café
915 Currie Street, Fort Worth, 76107
817-332-0083; www.fredstexascafe.com
The looks of Fred’s Texas Café can be deceiving.
Considered a classic “hole in the wall,” Fred’s is
a small, friendly place set in a very old building
– and popular enough to stay packed with
customers. Menu items include quesadillas,
burgers, and beer. Check out the outdoor patio
and the live music on the weekends.
Joe T. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
2201 N. Commerce Street, Fort Worth, 76164
817-626-4356; www.joets.com
This Dallas landmark was establish back in
1935, and since then it has garnered a reputation
for a friendly, elegant atmosphere coupled with
outstanding traditional Mexican fare. It even
has its own bakery and makes its own hot sauce.
Kincaid’s
4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 76107
817-732-2881; kincaidshamburgers.com
3124 Texas Sage Trail, Fort Worth, 76177
817-750-3200; kincaidshamburgers.com
4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., Fort Worth, 76132
817-370-6400; kincaidshamburgers.com
Everyone comes to eat at Kincaid’s. From
business suits to cowboy boots, literally
everyone that appreciates a good homemade
burger finds their way to Kincaid’s.
Considered a local classic, the burgers are
huge slabs of beef that are still worthy of the
designation, “Best Hamburger in the U.S.A.”
Order at the old-fashioned meat case left over
from the days when the place used to be a
grocery store, and be sure to remember to
order a side of fries or onion rings.
