Dallas' Best Martini

Thai fusion restaurant in North Dallas strip center notable for its mod decor and inventive desserts.

Reviews:

• “Great find "
• “Thai food ? 5555”
• “Best Thai in north Texas”
• “Fab Thai!”
• “Why?????”

Tips: Try a sakejito, Mint’s version of the Cuban mojito with sake substituting for rum.

Asian Mint or email Asian Mint

Downtown sports bar known for dishing popular pub grub.

Reviews:

• “Great local bar to watch practically any sporting event”
• “Wish I Lived in Dallas”
• “Awful Service!”
• “Best Guys Night, EVER!!!”
• “Always a good time….”

Tips: Happy hour is Monday through Friday, from 11am to 7pm. Go and get $2.50 frozen drinks, $10 wing buckets, $2.50 domestic beer, $2.50 well drinks and $1 off all premium drafts.

Ten Sports Grill or email Ten Sports Grill

Plano lounge and live entertainment venue caters to late-night crowd with specialty drinks and upscale menu.

Reviews:

• “Worst service”
• “Not a good place for private parties”
• “Two times a charm, I went to chicago as well!”
• “A must try! "
• “Isnt worth your money or time!!!”

Tips: If the name didn’t tip you off, go for a martini. There are over 20 varieties to choose from. Signature drinks are the 24 Carat Diamond and Apple-tini.

Martini Park or email Martini Park

Downtown Tex-Mex restaurant and bar serves standard fare in a relaxed atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “good drinks, food”
• “BEST DRINKS in town!!”
• “This place is awesome”
• “Best Downtown Hangout”
• “Hang out and really relax!!!!!”

Tips: Beers and wells are $3 from 4pm to 7pm weekdays.

Sol Irlandes Restaurant or email Sol Irlandes Restaurant

A unique ethnic bar-turned-smoking lounge gives Deep Ellum a Middle Eastern touch.

Reviews:

• “WORST POSSIBLE DESTINATION IN DALLAS!!!!”
• “I love this bar”
• “Good Ambience, Poor Value for Money”
• “Lame, OVERPRICED, and a boring/crappy environment. "
• “DISHONEST, SCAMMERS, HORRIBLE SERVICE, AND BAD DRINKS!”

Tips: Call ahead to reserve a table and avoid the hassle of waiting.

Velvet Hookah

Smooth Oak Lawn club with VIP table service, private booths and slick tunes.

Reviews:

• “The ladies were everywhere!!!”
• “Don’t waste your time, or money!”
• “Fine, but…”
• “Great Place to Chill…….”
• “press quotes”

Tips: Special DJ acts spin on Tuesday nights while a regular rotation works the rest of the week.

LIFT Lounge or email LIFT Lounge

Reviews:

• “Nothing special”

Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse

Friendly service, sublime meats and old-boys’-club atmosphere make this spot tops with Dallas power brokers.

Reviews:

• “Service that is above and beyond what you could expect!”
• “Very good ribeye”
• “Best steak in Dallas bar none! "
• “Lousy customer service”
• “Horrendous”

Tips: Vodka on the rocks with blue cheese-stuffed olives is a favorite.

Bob’s Steak & Chop House

Popular downtown post-war speakeasy with a contemporary twist.

Reviews:

• “What a fantastic place!!!!!”
• “Fun and trendy”
• “Pay (bribe) the bouncer and skip the line”
• “Awesome!”
• “Horrible If you are Not White Do Not Go”

Tips: The specialty-martini menu offers unique selections. The Texas martini has Absolute mandarin, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice and is garnished with fresh fruit. Also offered is the “Strawbelini Flute” with creme de fraise and strawberry puree topped with champagne.

Obar or email Obar

No-frills bar in Uptown serves savory sandwiches in a friendly neighborhood atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “The bar for social rejects”
• “Fantastic Patio and burgers!”
• “Have you had their cheese / chili fries? "
• “Terrible Service and Karaoke is awful”
• “The casual side of Uptown”

Tips: Check out drink specials on weekdays from 2pm to 7pm.

Uptown Bar & Grill or email Uptown Bar & Grill