Dallas' Best Spot for a Secret Affair 2008

A baroque hotel offering elegance in the heart of the city.

Reviews:

• “Great location, wonderful service”
• “First Rate & World Class”

Tips: It’s just a short walk to the nearest Neiman Marcus.

Adolphus Hotel or email Adolphus Hotel

California Wine Country celebrated in the northern suburb of Flower Mound.

Reviews:

• “Can’t be beat”
• “Finest near airport”
• “Best seafood in ages.”
• “Table for Two in the Back”
• “Wonderful getaway”

Tips: Lunches at Sonoma start at $5.95 and happy hour is Monday-Saturday, 4:30pm-7:30pm.

Sonoma Grill & Wine Bar

Classic hamburger drive-in hangout serves cheap burgers and beer by the six pack.

Reviews:

• “Great burger drive-in”
• “Very tasty Burgers!”

Keller’s Drive-In

Soak up the sun and make a day of it at this multipurpose east Dallas lake.

Tips: For large groups and a panoramic view of the lake, make reservations at Winfrey Point, the Dreyfuss Club and Big Thicket. Call (214) 670-8239.

White Rock Lake

Chef-owned eatery sparks a culinary buzz among the cosmopolitan Highland Park set with inventive New American fare and stylish presentations.

Reviews:

• “Just Awesome”
• “A huge disappointment”
• “Don’t Let the Location Fool You”
• “ELEGANT IN A CASUAL SETTING!!! "
• “Good times, good food. "

Tips: Except for the notable rack of lamb, the food and wine menus are revamped monthly to reflect seasonal changes.

Salum

Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef serves up inventive French-New American menu

Reviews:

• “One of my favorites”
• “A Hidden Treasure”

Tips: A chef’s tasting menu with four courses is available for $50 per person. Pair each course with wine for $69 a head.

Tramontana

Eastern European fare served in an open Casa Linda restaurant has drawn customers for more than 15 years.

Reviews:

• “Not the best!”

Tips: Franki’s offers a shaded outside patio.

Franki’s L’il Europe

Office workers wind down at this little downtown lunch oasis set among the soothing acoustics of fountains.

Reviews:

• “Awesome Rehearsal Dinner”
• “Oasis”

Tips: Restaurant will open for dinner and on weekends by appointment only for large parties.

Avanti Restaurant at Fountain Place

A touch of the Far East makes for a popular destination for business travelers.

Reviews:

• “Great hotel, best guest service in Dallas – they really care about the guests!”
• “5 Star Hotel and Service with a 4 Star Price”
• “rocks in the pillows?”

Tips: Click to see if there’s a game—and to buy tickets—at Texas Stadium.

Omni Mandalay Hotel

In-house restaurant at the Park Cities Hilton combines practicality and elegance, serving upscale American for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, too.

Tips: Happy hour runs from 4pm to 8pm daily and offers $2 off bar snacks such as chicken quesadillas, chicken wings, and the vaunted giant calamari.

Opio Restaurant

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