Dallas' Best Proposal Spot 2008

One of the city’s most romantic eateries delivers confident fare, respectful service and an intimate, beautiful setting.

Reviews:

• " true ITALIAN"
• “Review from Mrs. Astrid Merriman”
• “VERY romantic!”
• “Charming place”
• “Best wine list, best variety of appetizers and main menu at a fair price, always need reservations.”

Adelmo’s Ristorante
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This charming, romantic wine bistro has served a loyal clientele for more than three decades with witty, sumptuous delights.

Reviews:

• “Scruptious food… dissapointing delivery… needs to be “dinged” a couple stars"
• “new owners "
• “Dissapointing, Customer service very bad”
• “Great Atmosphere, Great Taste, Great Date!”
• “Awesome mushroom soup”

Tips: If you’re here to sit under the outdoor awning and sip, try a by-the-glass. They’re often chosen to compliment the rotating menu.

The Grape

Crown jewel of dining experiences with an exquisite five-star menu and equally flawless service set in the opulent Hotel Adolphus.

Reviews:

• “Fabulous Dining Experience”
• “Nation’s #1.”
• “Great atmosphere”
• “Best dining anywhere”
• “One of Dallas’ Best”

Tips: The sommelier will pair your food with a wine from the 12-page list, which includes a $6,000 bottle of Bordeaux dating back to 1899.

The French Room
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Casual elegance permeates this venerable country French restaurant nestled in the Knox-Henderson area.

Reviews:

• “Crispy frites and great steak tartare”
• “Piaf would be at home!”
• “If you love France or have never even been this is a visit to the true French countryside. "

Tips: If the weather cooperates, go for a romantic evening alfresco on the patio.

L’Ancestral Restaurant
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Top prime rib with a prime location between Highland Park and Uptown.

Reviews:

• “Great food, great service, a little too noisy”
• “Holy ELK!!..”
• “Always wonderful.”
• “Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
• “Great service, but not the greatest ambience”

Tips: Once you’ve made it through the entrees, try Al’s coffee. It’s a smooth blend of Kahlua, Cointreau and brandy.

Al Biernat’s
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Out-of-towners and locals are consistently wowed by excellent Texas-sized steaks and seafood at this elegant Uptown steakhouse.

Reviews:

• “Crowded, busy restaurant with great food and high prices”
• “Poor Service spoils a nice place.”
• “Great steaks, but over-priced given the service”
• “Great experience”
• “Best Dallas Dining Expierence”

Tips: Side orders are extremely large and ample for four people. Half orders are also available.

Nick & Sam’s

Internationally acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa serves South American-influenced Asian dishes in Hotel Crescent Court.

Reviews:

• “Excellent food”
• “Good as heck!”
• “Lovely”
• “Money Ain’t A Thing”
• “Just because you pretend to like it doesn’t make you cool”

Tips: Nobu’s relaxed atmosphere permits casual clothing but your jeans better be designer if you’re going for a casual look.

Nobu
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Inventive modern American creations coupled with royal treatment keeps this Dallas institution fresh and at the top of its game.

Reviews:

• “fabulous experience all around – delicious!!!”
• “Extremely disappointed in recent Mansion visit.”
• “Absolute best restaurant in Dallas”
• “GREAT night at the Mansion !”
• “best food in dallas”

Tips: On a warm night the picturesque patio with custom-made lanterns dotted through the trees is a romantic dining spot. While the 20 seat dinner-only Chef’s Room, provides an intimate and formal setting (jacket required for gentlemen) with a choice of three-course prix-fixe menu ($89) or four, six and eight course chef tasting menus that change daily. A vegetarian option is also available ($95)

The Mansion Restaurant

Famed Southwestern cooking by celebrity chef Dean Fearing in a chic Uptown restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Reviews:

• “Overpriced and Underwhelming”
• “The Worst place I could ever dine at”
• “Best Lunch”
• “Dean, step up man, this place has your name on it "
• “Outstanding, beautiful, fun and delicious!”

Tips: Free valet parking is available to diners who validate their parking tickets.

Fearing’s Restaurant

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