If you’re looking for somewhere sultry to dine out or have a drink this season, these local establishments will set the table and the mood. [Featured image: @thefrenchroom_]
1. The Mansion Restaurant At Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Situated inside the 5-star Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is the beautiful and sophisticated Mansion Restaurant. Stained glass windows, hand-carved ceilings, and a flickering fireplace all coalesce to create a warm, intimate ambiance. Curated by Executive Chef, Sebastien Archambault, the menu’s highlights include Maine Lobster Ravioli, Wagyu Culotte, and Dover Sole Cioppino.
đź“Ť2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219, United States
2. Javier’s
If there’s one thing that everyone needs a little more of in their lives it’s gourmet Mexican cuisine. In Dallas, Javier’s is where to get it. Its dazzling menu features a wide array of authentic Mexican entrĂ©es, including the likes of seasoned and stuffed tenderloin beef filet, charbroiled marinated quail, and slow-roasted pork tenderloin. After the meal, wind down inside its Cigar Room with a nightcap and cigar.
đź“Ť4912 Cole Ave, Dallas, TX 75205, United States
3. Town Hearth
Town Hearth is a bit of a contradiction. For example, you wouldn’t necessarily expect for a restaurant with an actual motorcycle behind the bar – or a replica yellow submarine, for that matter– to be a refined establishment. Yet, even if weren’t for the 64 chandeliers softening the atmosphere, its menu would win over even the coldest at heart. Editor recommendations include its Tot Poutine, Maine Lobster, or one of the restaurant’s prime steak cuts.
đź“Ť1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207, United States
4. Georgie
Georgie is a swanky, yet warm and playful restaurant head by Chef RJ Yoakum of The French Laundry. Designed by the Brooklyn-based GRT architectural firm, the retro-modern aesthetics of Georgie are show stopping: ranging from custom mahogany doors, to marble floors, leather banquettes, upholstered booths, and artwork from French photographer, Julien Drach.
Dinner-wise, Georgie features seasonal dishes with a focus on quality Texas ingredients. Featured plates at Georgie include the Potato Churros, Dry-Aged Duck Breast, and 16oz Rosewood Wagyu Ribeye.
đź“Ť4514 Travis Street, Suite 132, Dallas, TX 75205
5. Bowen House
Housed in a restored 1874 Victorian farmhouse, the award-winning cocktail lounge in Uptown offers top-notch libations in a cozy fireplace-lit atmosphere. Their dinner menu is nothing to wave a stick at either, especially if you’re in the mood to share, with dishes that include L’escargot, Charcuterie and Cheese, and Beef Tartare.
đź“Ť2614 Boll St, Dallas, TX 75204, United States
6. The French Room
Located inside the Adolphus Hotel is what Food & Wine once called the most romantic restaurant in all of Texas. From its tastefully curated Parisian menu to its luscious wine selection, the restaurant lives up to its name. For an even more intimate experience, visit the French Room bar, where 42 pieces of art adorn the beautifully crafted space.
đź“Ť1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202, United States
7. Tango Room
Tango Room is a 60-seat, luxe and intimate steakhouse with a world-class wine list. With deep velvet booths, soft light, and rich mahogany accents – Tango Room exudes timeless elegance. Here, wine takes the driver’s seat, with which the Tango Room’s menu is intended to be paired – rather than the other way around. As for its menu, Tango Room serves a mixture of steakhouse classics like NY strip and pomme purĂ©e alongside more innovative dishes like whole roasted Peking duck and lobster corndogs.
đź“Ť1617 Hi Line Drive
8. The Crescent Club
With traveling right now being a bit of a bust, staycationing has never looked so appealing. If you’re in the DFW area and want to put your stockpiled travel funds to good use, Hotel Crescent is the spot to do so. Their breathtaking 17th-floor Crescent Club restaurant is a crystal clear picture of the high life. With exquisite fine dining and surreal skyline views, it’s hard to beat.
đź“Ť200 Crescent Ct # 17, Dallas, TX 75201, United States
9. Yellow Rosa
The darkly romantic, Tulum-inspired Yellow Rosa CoctktailerĂa was made in the image of the cantinas of San Miguel de Allende. Its moody atmosphere, accented by weaving vines and sand-based brick walls, dripping candelabras, and antique furniture, imbue the space with a sense of intimacy. For the full dining experience, be sure to reserve a table in the Sancho Room, which features its own four-course menu.
đź“Ť2901 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226, United States
10. Uchi
“Uchi” in Japanese translates to “house” – which is very appropriate for the cozy warm atmosphere inside the award-winning restaurant’s location in the Arts District. Fitted with gorgeous wooden fixtures, sleek contemporary furniture, and ornamental touches, its ambiance is second only to its top-tier menu.
đź“Ť2817 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, United States