Dallas/Fort Worth Pigout Spots and Bars?

[JStanz02]

I'm Flying into Dallas on Saturday morning for the game on Sunday as a part of the Maximum Sports Connection and I was just wondering where I could find some delicious BBQ restaurants and the best sports bars to watch some college football on Saturday? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Yellow Lab]

I'm flying down myself (from NJ) for the Injuns game on 11/22, and ironically just this morning did a search for BBQ in Fort Worth (I always stay over there - I love the "Fort Worth Stockyards" and Billy Bob's Texas... It's a really cool area to hang out for a few days! Anyway, I'm going to finally get to "Railhead BBQ" in Fort Worth. A lot of people rate it (online rating) as the best in the area. If you're in Dallas, there's another real good little place down in the "West End" area, called Bryans. It's awesome! West End in Dallas is another cool (touristy, bars/restaurants) area over in Dallas, too. Check it out if you're in Dallas, but Fort Worth Stockyards is the best in the 'plex (gotta like the whole "country" scene, though).

 

[Wimbo]

I am flying in tonight. I heard that Frankie's sports bar in N. Dallas is really good.
I would love to hear some locals chime in, though.

Best place to watch college games on Saturday?
Best dinner place (where you can wear jeans or shorts)?
Etc...

 

[jazzcat22]

If you're in the mid cities area, Euless, stop by the bar, have a drink. We don't serve food, but we have a great friendly crowd.

 

[AmishCowboy]

If you're in the mid cities area, Euless, stop by the bar, have a drink. We don't serve food, but we have a great friendly crowd.

What Bar is that?

 

[windward]

I'm Flying into Dallas on Saturday morning for the game on Sunday as a part of the Maximum Sports Connection and I was just wondering where I could find some delicious BBQ restaurants and the best sports bars to watch some college football on Saturday? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

As far as sports bars go, the Texan Station should be right next to your hotel room. You'd be hard pressed to find a better sports bar in the area and you don't have to leave the hotel area.

 

[TonyRomo#9]

also while here you should get a burger from "the twisted root" in deep elum, best burgers in texas, and thats saying something, we know beef!

i stay in for the games, i watch them on a 73" DLP. so i don't know any great sports bars, twin peaks is nice, has good scenery, and fantastic fish tacos.
and if you go to the one in addison, on off days your lible to see Roy E. he is there all the time.

 

[Mike_45]

I'm flying down myself (from NJ) for the Injuns game on 11/22, and ironically just this morning did a search for BBQ in Fort Worth (I always stay over there - I love the "Fort Worth Stockyards" and Billy Bob's Texas... It's a really cool area to hang out for a few days! Anyway, I'm going to finally get to "Railhead BBQ" in Fort Worth. A lot of people rate it (online rating) as the best in the area. If you're in Dallas, there's another real good little place down in the "West End" area, called Bryans. It's awesome! West End in Dallas is another cool (touristy, bars/restaurants) area over in Dallas, too. Check it out if you're in Dallas, but Fort Worth Stockyards is the best in the 'plex (gotta like the whole "country" scene, though).

Go here for sure. I was up there in July and went there, you wont be sorry. Or hungry when you leave. I don't think they had a lot of TV's though.

 

[dallascowboysfan31]

Champps is always good. Super crowded but lots of TVs. Plus that's where a bunch of players usually go to eat and drink after the game.

 

[Dion2288]

Babe's is a must. The best familystyle food my mom or grandma didn't make. They keep it simple and you leave very satisfied.

Babe's in Carrollton has the most options and is easy to get to. You won't be disappointed.

 

[jazzcat22]

What Bar is that?

The Den, in Euless on S. Industrial Blvd.
Between 183 & 10.

 

[Danny White]

I'm Flying into Dallas on Saturday morning for the game on Sunday as a part of the Maximum Sports Connection and I was just wondering where I could find some delicious BBQ restaurants and the best sports bars to watch some college football on Saturday? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Baby Dolls -- although you might have trouble concentrating on the football. :

 

[rynochop]

Baby Dolls -- although you might have trouble concentrating on the football. :

Isnt Fantasy Ranch closer to the stadium? I was in Arlington for business a while back and spent a week there one night.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Rent a car and drive to Kansas City.

 

[peplaw06]

For BBQ, go to Hard 8 in Coppell. Just down 635 from Valley Ranch. Greatness.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

Rent a car and drive to Kansas City.

You lie. You can't beat Texas BBQ. You just can't.

 

[dwmyers]

I'm Flying into Dallas on Saturday morning for the game on Sunday as a part of the Maximum Sports Connection and I was just wondering where I could find some delicious BBQ restaurants and the best sports bars to watch some college football on Saturday? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I food blog these days, and my recommendation would be to get on the Dallas site of Urbanspoon, and then click on the "barbecue" styles link. It will give you a list of the top 10 BBQ joints in Dallas.

I'll note peplaw's suggestion is in that top 10. And my next suggestion would be to read the section on the restaurants, especially blog posts. BBQ tastes are as individual as a fingerprint. What one person likes another hates. The only one who knows your tastes is you. And so read the blog posts on restaurants you're interested in and find out which restaurants fit your style.

Sites like Yelp can also be useful to help track down a place to eat.

In Atlanta, it would be easy to recommend a BBQ place for Texans. That would be Fox Brother's BBQ. Those are two Texas brothers who seem to be able to succeed in any style.

David

 

[jazzcat22]

Isnt Fantasy Ranch closer to the stadium? I was in Arlington for business a while back and spent a week there one night.

FR has been closed for a long time. Arlington cracked down on their places for years. Put in a 6 foot rule.

There is a Baby Dolls and a Stiletto's, 6 miles from the stadium and are consider in Fort Worth. Even though they are really in Euless. On S. Industrial Blvd. / FM 157.

 

[Dcz84]

Im in town next week what's good for eats and drinks in the entertainment district,where staying about 1.5 miles away from stadium.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Wimbo]

also while here you should get a burger from "the twisted root" in deep elum, best burgers in texas, and thats saying something, we know beef!

i stay in for the games, i watch them on a 73" DLP. so i don't know any great sports bars, twin peaks is nice, has good scenery, and fantastic fish tacos.
and if you go to the one in addison, on off days your lible to see Roy E. he is there all the time.

we ate at Twisted Root last night. GREAT burger! I had the "Western" which was topped with pepperjack cheese, bacon, jalapeño , and fried onions. I added a squirt of the table BBQ sauce. We also got the fried everything sampler (fries, pickles, beans). Washed down with some cold beer. Thanks for the excellent recommendation!