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10Best French
The French Room
(Restaurants - French)
1321 Commerce St Hotel Adolphus, Dallas  75201 • 214-742-8200
Distance: ~0.41 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. Along with opulent decor, The French Room offers an aesthetically and gastronomically exceptional experience. The restaurant boasts baroque ambience – gilded ceilings, ornate columns, overhead murals, and crystal chandeliers. The menu, just as decadent, showcases entrees like white miso-marinated Icelandic halibut, seared quail breast, and New Zealand venison chops. The elegant restaurant is also renowned for sumptuous desserts like a roasted apple napoleon and flourless chocolate cake.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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Dining Room at the Hôtel St. Germain
(Restaurants - French)
2516 Maple Ave, Dallas  75201 • 214-871-2516
Distance: ~0.69 mi *
        Description: UPTOWN. This romantic, historic mansion, awash in spectacular antiques, serves exceptional French cuisine. Meals are seven-course gourmet affairs that take advantage of the finest meats and produce. Consider, for example, beef tenderloin with roasted artichokes and fingerling potatoes or pan-seared sea scallops with lobster sauce and caviar. Candles adorn tables, and dinner service is comprised of antique crystal and china. A charming outdoor courtyard is visible from the dining room, and a Parisian-style champagne bar can be found in the parlor. Jackets are required for men.
       

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Old Warsaw Restaurant
(Restaurants - French)
2610 Maple Ave, Dallas  75201 • 214-528-0032
Distance: ~0.72 mi *
        Description: UPTOWN. This fine French restaurant radiates Old World charm. Located in uptown on Maple Avenue, the Old Warsaw is the perfect intimate spot for special dinners. The cuisine is exceptional and features an à la carte menu. The diverse clientele ranges from loyal regulars to visiting connoisseurs. The ambiance is relaxing, and the service top rate. Reservations are highly recommended, and a jacket is required.
        User Rating: 7.75 / 10
       

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Watel's Allen Street Cottage
(Restaurants - French)
2207 Allen St, Dallas  75204 • 214-720-0323
Distance: ~0.76 mi *
        Description: UPTOWN. For either a special lunch out or when you just want a homey meal, this French bistro is the perfect place to go. The kitchen consistently turns out well-prepared and delicious French country food. Two of the menu's best selections are grilled shrimp with pesto and lamb loin with dried tomatoes. If you can't find what you're looking for, let them know – there's a good chance the chef will create it for you. The interior, punctuated with Art Deco accents, is open and comfortable. The restaurant also hosts special events throughout the year, including jazz dinners, wine tastings, cooking classes, and theme dinners. Reservations recommended.
       

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Aurora Maison de Cuisine
(Restaurants - French)
4216 Oak Lawn, Dallas  75219 • 214-528-9400
Distance: ~2.42 mi *
        Description: OAK LAWN. Chic and upscale, Aurora shows attention to detail in both its interior design and its menu. The decor is highlighted by taupe Ultrasuede walls, exotic woods and a glamorous kitchen surrounded by custom-designed glass. The cuisine is New American with strong French influences and exhibits high standards for preparation and presentation. The menu changes daily, but options may include seared squab served with fingerling potatoes, and poached lobster in French butter with fricassee of Mediterranean vegetables.
       

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L'Ancestral Restaurant
(Restaurants - French)
4514 Travis St, Dallas  75205 • 214-528-1081
Distance: ~2.61 mi *
        Description: KNOX-HENDERSON. "Classic" best describes L' Ancestral. For over 15 years this intimate French restaurant has stayed true to form. The dining room is intimate – 19 tables – and the food is pure. Diners can enjoy savory escargot as a starter and a peppery steak au poivre as an entrée. The Floating Island, a meringue and caramel treat set in a pool of crème anglaise, is a popular dessert selection. The clientele consists of discriminating regulars and curious tourists. L'Ancestral is great for a business lunch or a quiet romantic evening. Reservations and smart casual attire recommended.
       

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St. Martin's Wine Bistro
(Restaurants - French)
3020 Greenville Ave, Dallas  75206 • 214-826-0940
Distance: ~3.28 mi *
        Description: GREENVILLE AVENUE. This local mainstay might feature a slightly shabby-around-the-edges elegance, but regulars agree that its appealing French-American cuisine is just as strong today as it was when St. Martin's opened in 1977. Begin your meal with signature champagne and brie soup, a creamy treat with an effervescent touch. Choose from entrees like roast duck with apricots and currants, or seared veal in a lemon-caper beurre blanc. Desserts are many and varied – opt for a classic vanilla crème brûlée or a raspberry sorbet drizzled with white chocolate liqueur.
       

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Franki's Li'l Europe
(Restaurants - French)
362 Casa Linda Plz, Dallas  75218 • 214-320-0426
Distance: ~6.66 mi *
        Description: EAST DALLAS. With an à la carte menu and traditional European cuisine, this Old World café is a local favorite. Franki's Li'l Europe, family owned and operated, offers a quaint atmosphere and delicious food. Diners rave about cabbage rolls, the German combo with bratwurst and goulash, or pasta specials like squash ravioli. Franki's crowd ranges from jeans-clad bohemian types to tuxedoed opera-goers. The ambiance is casual; reservations suggested.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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Le Rendezvous Restaurant
(Restaurants - French)
5934 Royal Ln, Dallas  75230 • 214-987-4900
Distance: ~7.55 mi *
        Description: NORTH DALLAS. Owned by Sandro Tamburin, Le Rendezvous stands as a romantic, intimate alternative to the steak and chop houses that dominate local dining. Hidden away in a North Dallas strip mall, this restaurant seduces patrons with Mediterranean-influenced French cuisine and Old World charm. Featured main courses include dishes like calf's liver, sweetbreads, and Dover sole. Patio seating is available when the weather cooperates.
        User Rating: 4 / 10
       

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BLT Steak
(Restaurants - French)
5301 Alpha Rd, Dallas  75240 • 972-726-9200
Distance: ~10.21 mi *
        Description: GALLERIA. Stylishly outfitted with whispery suede, rich woods, and strong geometric pendants, this culinary endeavor intended to meld beef and bistro brings Gallic flair to the Southwest. Steaks are USDA Prime or Certified Black Angus, and they range from an 8-oz. filet to a bone-in double sirloin for two. Japanese Kobe and American Wagyu can also be had. Add your choice of sauce to the cut, or allow the meat to speak for itself. Fish, lobster, and raw bar selections expand the options, along with à la carte sides of potatoes, vegetables, and mushrooms. Finish up with lemon-cassis meringue pie, or opt for artisanal cheeses. Fantastic bar scene.
       

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