Dallas' Best Romantic Date 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 or email Adelmo’s Ristorante

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 or email The French Room

It’s hip to dip at this cozy fondue-lover’s paradise in Addison.

Reviews:

• “Pre-ten-tious”
• “FUN!”
• “Romance at it’s finest”
• “Too Dark!”
• “fondue anyone?”

Tips: Prime-time reservations often require several weeks’ notice.

Melting Pot or email Melting Pot

Impeccable food and classy, professional staff continue to strengthen this steakhouse chain’s well-deserved reputation.

Reviews:

• “Fantastic Experience”
• “A truly memorable meal!”
• “Great”
• “A new standard”
• “Simply irresistable”

Tips: Don’t miss the chocolate hazelnut cake, a three-layer event whose chocolate and nut flavors merge beautifully. The trademark Key lime pie is as tall as your hand.

The Capital Grille or email The Capital Grille

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

Eclectic five-star dining in a stylish atmosphere on McKinney.

Reviews:

• “Great food and service”
• “Great food, good service”
• “The best in Dallas”
• “Disappointed……..”
• “Old Standby”

Tips: The eight- to 12-person chef’s table can enjoy a nine-course tasting menu for $70 each, or $95 with wine.

Abacus

Authentic Italian fare in warm, rustic surroundings draws a cosmopolitan crowd to this inviting Knox-Henderson spot.

Reviews:

• “absolutely love it”
• “Perfect Date Spot!”
• " Good Food, Good Wine,Good Atmosphere,Fair Service"
• “The best European style bistro in Dallas!”
• “Snooty service outweighs the decent food”

Tips: Glasses of wine are just $3 per glass every day until 5pm.

Taverna or email Taverna

This epitome of elegance and white-glove service offers one of Dallas’ premier dining experiences.

Reviews:

• “One of a Kind”

Tips: You will not be in and out in an hour. Be prepared to linger and savor.

Hotel St. Germain Restaurant

Though pushing the three-decade mark, this dark, intimate wine bistro on Greenville hasn’t lost its stride.

Reviews:

• “Great Anniversary Spot”
• “Amazing food, amazing service!!”
• “Local Favorite”
• “Best Date Spot”
• “Still amazing after all these years!”

Tips: For extra privacy, ask for table 1 in the cozy, semi-private nook in back.

St. Martin’s Wine Bistro

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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