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Pyramid Restaurant & Bar
(Restaurants - Lunch)
1717 N Akard St The Fairmont Dallas, Dallas  75201-2301 • 214-720-5249
Distance: ~54 ft *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. Applauded for many years for its incredible cuisine and serene environment, The Fairmont's Pyramid Restaurant is better than ever. Outfitted with bronze, glass, walnut, mahogany, and lush fabrics, the contemporary Arts District restaurant gains added texture and form from dramatic organic art. The menu takes advantage of house-grown produce and homemade sauces, showcasing them in dishes like scallops with pancetta and chanterelles, a chili-rubbed rib-eye, Canadian lobster mac 'n cheese, and a West Texas antelope chop with butternut-and-mascarpone tortellini and a mushroom fricassee. A stylish bar and a chef's tasting room provide other venues for entertaining.
       

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Avanti Restaurant at Fountain Place
(Restaurants - Lunch)
1445 Ross Ave 1st fl, Dallas  75202 • 214-965-0055
Distance: ~569 ft *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. This attractive Mediterranean-Italian restaurant is popular with business folks, who deem its peaceful environs ideal for wooing clients. Romantics hold the place in high esteem as well, beguiled no doubt by its enchanting fountains and garden-like setting. Lunch appetites are soothed by dishes like tempura-battered fish and chips or three-cheese spinach lasagna; sandwiches, pastas, and seafood are available as well. N.B. Avanti is closed to the public at dinnertime and on Saturday and Sunday.
        User Rating: 9.5 / 10
       

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Butcher Shop Steakhouse
(Restaurants - Lunch)
808 Munger Ave, Dallas  75202 • 214-720-1032
Distance: ~0.33 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. Enjoy the casual elegance of this fun, festive restaurant. Select your cut of beef and then choose the thickness you want. After that, watch your steak sizzling on the dining room grill. Charcoal-grilled steaks range from porterhouses to cowboy cut rib-eyes. Chicken, pork, salmon, and tuna are also terrific options. Patrons enjoy the restaurant's large seating capacity and great bar area. What a great steakhouse should be.
       

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Dick's Last Resort
(Restaurants - Lunch)
2211 N Lamar St, Dallas  75202 • 214-747-0001
Distance: ~0.40 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. Expect some good-natured ribbing from your server when you walk through the doors of this BBQ spot. The wait staff is known for its funny comments and sly jibes. It's also good to know that, if they can dish it out, they can also take some of the same! In addition to the rudely funny jokes and puns, these servers also dish up tasty fried catfish and tangy BBQ, as well as burgers, steaks, and seafood. Rinse it all down with a cold beer – they have plenty to choose from! Reservations accepted for group of 10 or more.
        User Rating: 3 / 10
       

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Cadillac Bar
(Restaurants - Lunch)
1800 N Market St, Dallas  75202 • 214-999-0662
Distance: ~0.41 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. If authentic Mexican is what you're after, then you need to take a trip to the Cadillac Bar. This popular restaurant features traditional decor and its ambiance is full-fledged FIESTA! The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere (complete with live music) is energetic. Locals favor the Cadillac for its renowned margaritas. Classics like Cabrito al Pastor (roasted young goat) and Camarones Enbrochette (stuffed shrimp) are among the many tasty menu items. To complete your bona fide Mexican meal, the Tres Leches dessert (pound cake soaked in three types of milk and whipped cream, then topped with cinnamon and vanilla) is an absolute must.
        User Rating: 6 / 10
       

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The Palm
(Restaurants - Lunch)
701 Ross Ave, Dallas  75202 • 214-698-0470
Distance: ~0.43 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. The legend lives on in Dallas's version of the famous New York Palm Restaurant. This family-run Italian steakhouse prepares generous portions of tender USDA Prime aged steak, jumbo Nova Scotia lobster, and traditional Italian fare. Menu items like veal marsala, veal piccata, New York strip, and prime rib of beef are all worthy options. Favored by business executives and players from the Mavericks and Cowboys, The Palm offers a casual yet refined atmosphere. The decor is unique: walls adorned with hundreds of caricatures of the rich, famous, and well-loved who've patronized the restaurant over the years.
       

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Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
(Restaurants - Lunch)
302 N Market St, Dallas  75202 • 214-744-1610
Distance: ~0.46 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. Around since 1910, this legendary BBQ spot serves large portions of melt-in-your-mouth barbecue topped with savory sauces that'll have you toting your own jar home. Choose from pulled pork or chicken, brisket, ribs, sausage, ham or turkey. Sides come in hearty portions and include coleslaw, potato salad and green bean casserole. Fried onion rings have a following all their own, and local and national celebs make sure to visit Sonny Bryan's whenever they can.
        User Rating: 8 / 10
       

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Luna de Noche Gourmet Grill
(Restaurants - Lunch)
2300 Victory Park Ln, Dallas  75219 • 214-420-3050
Distance: ~0.47 mi *
        Description: VICTORY PARK. Widely applauded for its well-executed Tex-Mex fare, Luna de Noche has a reputation for offering heaping portions. The restaurant, one of several in the area, tempts diners' resolve with dishes like jalapeno meatloaf, beef short ribs, tuna tacos, and a variety of grilled chicken selections. You can also stick to classics, like enchiladas, fajitas, or combination plates that let you sample a little of many things. In the mood for a little culinary drama? Take advantage of tableside preparations of guacamole or queso flameado, where chorizo, cheese, mushrooms, and onions are ignited before your eyes. Luna de Noche also serves an appealing Sunday brunch.
       

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Sambuca Uptown
(Restaurants - Lunch)
2120 McKinney Ave, Dallas  75201 • 214-744-0820
Distance: ~0.47 mi *
        Description: UPTOWN. Hip, popular Sambuca pulls in lots of business, thanks to its lively ambience and fun-loving clientele. A supper-club feel means that you'll be comfortable nibbling and drinking, listening to live music, showing off your style on the dance floor, or just relaxing with friends while jazz suffuses the place. Among the dishes you'll want to try are miso-glazed sea bass, Asian-style shrimp fettucine, and Jamaican pork tenderloin.
       

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Sammy's Bar-B-Q
(Restaurants - Lunch)
2126 Leonard St, Dallas  75201 • 214-880-9064
Distance: ~0.47 mi *
        Description: UPTOWN. If you've really worked up an appetite, head to Sammy's to tame your hunger with tasty ribs and hearty sides. The lunch-only place is known for serving tangy meats to local professionals, whether it's smoked turkey, sliced beef brisket, ham, smoked sausage, or more. Sandwiches and plates are both available, depending on the level of your cravings. For something different, check out zucchini casserole, and then top off your meal with a satisfying slice of apple or pecan pie. A must!
        User Rating: 7 / 10
       

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