Dallas: What to do & where to eat

[Bach]

What attractions and restuarants would you recommend to someone visiting Dallas for the first time?

Thx.

 

[CATCH17]

There is a Cajun restraunt called Razoos that I highly recommend its in Lewisville and the food is amazing.

 

[Rocky]

Del Friscos Double Eagle Steakhouse

Might as well stay home if you don't have a steak there. Excellent eats all around.

Attractions--Fort Worth.

 

[Dingo05]

Best food is in Ft. Worth.

 

[Bach]

Thanks guys...keep 'em coming.

Best food is in Ft. Worth.

Can you be more specific?

 

[Coy]

What about a good sports bar to watch all the games on Sunday?

 

[Meat-O-Rama]

Del Friscos Double Eagle Steakhouse

Might as well stay home if you don't have a steak there. Excellent eats all around.

Attractions--Fort Worth.

I Second and Third that motion.

 

[ZeroClub]

Depending on your interest and inclination, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is an interesting place http://www.jfk.org/. IMO, they've done an excellent job of dealing with the tragic events in a tasteful manner.

I visited a few years ago. For decades I had heard various people emphasize how difficult Oswald's shots were; I was quite surpised to see with my own eyes just how short the distances actually were.

 

[lspain1]

I recommend Bob's Steak and Chop House for the best steak in Dallas.

http://www.bobs-steakandchop.com/index1.html

Saltgrass is a chain but also has a decent steak and nice family atmosphere.

http://www.saltgrass.com/

If you are visiting Texas for the first time I recommend trying the Chicken Fried Steak....a health disaster but truly delicious.

 

[stealth]

umm the original sonny bryan's on hampton/inwood is one of the best chopped beef bbq sandwiches you will ever have.

 

[Big Country]

Any restaurant in Las Colinas won't disappoint.

 

[TEK2000]

There is a Cajun restraunt called Razoos that I highly recommend its in Lewisville and the food is amazing.

You should try Pappadeaux's Seafood... Razoos doesn't have anything on them. Just my opinion.

Best steak is without a doubt Bob's Steak and Chop House. I saw Troy Aikman at the one near downtown the first time I went there.

 

[Aikbach]

Taco Bell, Chuck E. Cheese (this is the Commanders favorite DFW haunt), Pizza Hut, people seem to like this place called Hooters, they have wings.

I know, I'm a stinka' ,

 

[Ashwynn]

What about a good sports bar to watch all the games on Sunday?

The Big Apple is a great sports bar off 360. Check out the home of the boys going up as we speak just south down the hwy and to the left past 30.

As for steak houses Del Frisco's is great, I prefer Porterhouses off restaurant row (composit and NW HWY). Paul (the owner) will meet you at the door. Then Dave and Busters is just around the corner if you wanna play video games (read bringing a chick along, they like it there).

 

[EastDallasCowboy]

Without a doubt, Bob's Steak and Chop House is hands down, bar none the best steak....if not overall the best food....available in Dallas. And no, it's not at all uncommon to see the local professional athletes eating there as well. If you're coming to town, I very highly recommend it.

As for things to do? Ehhhh, I recommend sitting around in the AC drinking beer and watching sports....it's too hot until mid september for much of anything else.

But if you must, Dealey is neat for a first timer. And right next to it is the Old Red Courthouse museum that just opened, and it's pretty neat if you're into history. Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is a very beautiful stadium if you like baseball, and right next door you can see the construction on Jerry World. A tour of Texas Stadium is pretty anti-climactic, but alright if you're a diehard.

Nightlife is going to be best around Victory (can also see the AAC there) or on Greenville Ave. if you want to try and bring a 19 year old coed home with you.

I would suggest a day in downtown Ft. Worthless, theres a lot to do there to kill a day, unlike downtown D.

edit: Oh, and you happen to be a Pantera or metal fan, their strip club The Clubhouse is a must, as is Dimebag's grave (in Arlington). Most weekend nights you can grab a table right next to Vinnie Paul and whichever metal stars are in the area that weekend. It's a relatively cheap strip club with some nice looking ladies.

 

[LayingTheWood31]

when i went to dallas for the first time, champs sports bar was the place to watch games i spent all saturday their. check it out!!!!!!

 

[Kangaroo]

Beltline drive has a wide selection of restaurants

 

[Ashwynn]

Beltline drive has a wide selection of restaurants

In truth, there are more good restaurants here then you can eat at. Most places are run of the mill chain restaurants. The Del Frisos, Porthouses and Bobs are pretty unique and classy and an experience. Make no mistake, you will drop a bill at least for dinner for two, but you will tell your friends about it. You will retrun on future trips and such.

No matter where you go, you will eat good and have a good time. Dallas is just that way.

 

[Dallas4ever]

Del Friscos Double Eagle Steakhouse

Might as well stay home if you don't have a steak there. Excellent eats all around.

Can't lose with Del Friscos.......well maybe your shirt. Be ready to have a great dinner and atmoshpere.

Stay away if you're on a budget though.

 

[goshan]

I can't believe someone asks for a great place to eat and so many talk about Razoos? Huh.