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BEST UPSCALE RESTAURANTS IN DALLAS, TX

Updated: Jun 20



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There is always a reason to celebrate! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, promotion or 'just because,' here are my favorite upscale restaurants in the city.


NOTE: Since these are more upscale spots, make sure to check the dress code before going. Normally it can be found on the restaurant's website.


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1. CARBONE

  • Location: Design District

  • Cuisine: Italian

Hours:

  • Daily from 5pm - 11pm


2. CARBONE VINO

  • Location: Design District (attached to CARBONE)

  • Cuisine: Italian

Hours:

  • Daily from 5pm - 11pm


FUN FACT? Vino is exclusive to Dallas! It is a version of CARBONE that is more bar-focused. The menu is different than CARBONE, but includes a few of the most popular items from CARBONE.



Pictured: Carbone VINO dish by Courtney Stensland.


3. UCHI

  • Location: Uptown Dallas

  • Cuisine: Sushi

Hours:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 4pm - 10pm

  • Friday - Saturday: 4pm - 11pm


4. DRAKE'S HOLLYWOOD

  • Location: Dallas (Off Lovers Lane)

  • Cuisine: American

Hours:

  • Sunday - Wednesday: 4pm - 10pm

  • Thursday - Saturday: 4pm - 11pm


5. FACHINI

  • Location: Highland Park Village

  • Cuisine: Italian

Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 8:30pm

  • Friday - Sunday: 5pm - 9:30pm


6. AL BIERNAT'S

  • Locations: North Dallas and Oaklawn

  • Cuisine: Steakhouse & Seafood

Hours:

  • Monday - Friday: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm

  • Saturday: 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm

  • Sunday: 11am - 2pm, 4:30pm - 9pm


Pictured: The Al Biernat's Salmon dish by Courtney Stensland.


7. MONARCH

  • Location: Downtown Dallas

  • Cuisine: Italian + Steaks & Seafood

Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday & Sunday: 5pm - 10am

  • Friday & Saturday: 5pm - 11pm

TIP! It is located inside the Thompson Dallas hotel. Grab complimentary champagne and head on up to the 49th floor!




Pictured: Monarch Restaurant by Courtney Stensland.


8. JAVIER'S GOURMET MEXICANO

  • Location: Uptown Dallas

  • Cuisine: Mexican

Hours:

  • Sunday – Wednesday: 5pm – 10pm

  • Thursday: 5pm – 10:30pm

  • Friday – Saturday: 5pm – 11pm


P.s. There is a cigar bar here that is a great hangout spot before or after dinner!


9. KESSAKU

  • Location: Downtown Dallas

  • Cuisine: Sushi

Hours:

  • Tuesday – Thursday: 6pm – 11pm

  • Friday – Saturday: 6pm – 12am


TIP! Kessaku is a "speakeasy" of Monarch. You take the elevator to the 49th floor of the Thompson Dallas hotel then the back staircase of Monarch up one floor. You can identify the staircase because there is a symbol on the door (it is next to the Monarch bathrooms).


P.s. Make sure to check out the 360 degree skydeck at Kessaku.




10. NICK & SAM'S

  • Location: Uptown Dallas

  • Cuisine: Steakhouse

Hours:

  • Sunday – Wednesday: 5pm – 10pm

  • Thursday – Saturday: 5pm – 11pm


P.s. If you are there for a celebration, ask if they have the cotton candy or rainbow cake. These two items are not on the menu, but they are a table hit!






11. GEORGIE

  • Location: Dallas (Off Travis Street)

  • Cuisine: Steakhouse

Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 10pm

  • Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 11pm

  • Sunday: 10:30am - 3pm, 6pm - 9pm

12. THE CHARLES

  • Location: Knox/Henderson

  • Cuisine: Steakhouse

Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 10pm

  • Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 11pm

  • Sunday: CLOSED

13. RH ROOFTOP (RESTORATION HARDWARE)

  • Location: Knox/Henderson

  • Cuisine: American

Hours:

  • Daily: 10am - 9pm

P.s. It is more of a casual-elegant spot.


TIP! If you just want a glass of wine and beer or a cup of coffee, you can order from the bar and enjoy outside without a reservation!


14. TOWNHEARTH

  • Location: Dallas

  • Cuisine: Steakhouse

Hours:

  • Monday: 5pm - 9pm

  • Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm - 10pm

  • Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 11pm

  • Sunday: 5pm - 9pm


15. HILLSTONE

  • Locations: Park Cities

  • Cuisine: Steakhouse

Hours:

  • Sunday: 11am – 9pm

  • Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9:30pm

  • Friday – Saturday: 11am – 10pm



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