From The Fairmont Dallas Best Nearby Brunch (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Dallas, TX Craft Dallas (Restaurants - Brunch) 2440 Victory Park Ln W Dallas Victory Hotel, Dallas  TX  75219 • 214-397-4111 Distance: ~0.50 mi         Description: VICTORY PARK. Tom Colicchio's lauded New York restaurant now has a Texas outpost. A chic interior dressed in walnut, concrete, leather, and steel is a composition of beauty and style. It meshes sweetly with the New American cuisine, which revels in premium goods and seasonal riches. The restaurant's premise allows diners to choose ingredients and preparation techniques, "craft"-ing their own meals that are shared with the table. Veal sweetbreads, Kobe skirt steak, Australian swordfish, and Maine diver scallops are among the main-course possibilities. Sides include summer squash ravioli, roasted shiitakes, and Japanese eggplant. Dragonfly (Restaurants - Brunch) 2332 Leonard St Hotel ZaZa, Dallas  TX  75201 • 214-550-9500 Distance: ~0.57 mi         Description: UPTOWN. This attractive hotel restaurant blends Mediterranean and Asian flavors in imaginative, artistically presented dishes. Translucent floor panels, drapery, and sensuous furnishings captivate the senses, as do whimsical dishes like grilled ginger beef with wasabi slather or barbecue prawns with beluga lentils. The poolside terrace provides sweeping views of the Dallas skyline and serves as a particularly romantic option if you're looking to impress. And if you truly want to be part of the Dragonfly scene, dress in your chic best. Watel's Allen Street Cottage (Restaurants - Brunch) 2207 Allen St, Dallas  TX  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. Antares (Restaurants - Brunch) 300 Reunion Blvd Reunion Tower, 50th floor, Dallas  TX  75207 • 214-712-7145 Distance: ~0.88 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. Although this revolving restaurant offers outstanding views from its 50th story perch atop Reunion Tower, what truly sets it apart is its knack for delivering outstanding New American dishes. Indeed, it's not uncommon for Southwestern ingredients like epazote, serranos, red chiles, and poblanos to find their way into main course fare. Whether based around chicken, lamb, or seafood, dishes reveal equally creative preparations. Reservations are strongly encouraged for Sunday's champagne brunch. Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe (Restaurants - Brunch) 2911 Elm St, Dallas  TX  75226 • 214-741-1901 Distance: ~1.12 mi         Description: DEEP ELLUM. A casual, colorful dining room and shaded patio draw lunch and dinner crowds to this popular restaurant. The extensive Tex-Mex menu offers steak in a smoky chipotle wine sauce, along with quesadillas, pork tamales, sizzling fajitas, and Mexican specialties like pollo al mojo de ajo (a garlic-tinged chicken breast). Lunch specials are a hit with locals, as is the weekend brunch, where breakfast tacos are served with a smile. A kids' menu makes Pepe's & Mito's a great choice for families. Monica's Aca Y Alla (Restaurants - Brunch) 2914 Main St, Dallas  TX  75226 • 214-748-7140 Distance: ~1.17 mi         Description: DEEP ELLUM. Wise combinations of spices give this Mexican favorite a zest all its own. Hints of Asia, the Southwest and the Mediterranean shine through in goodies like Pink Enchiladas and Cha-Cha Burritos. Contemporary and fun, the interior of Monica's includes a space for dancing. And, befitting its Deep Ellum location, live bands perform on weekends. Drink-wise, they serve wine and specialty margaritas such as the Melon Margarita and Raspberry Swirl. Mansion on Turtle Creek Restaurant (Restaurants - Brunch) 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd Mansion on Turtle Creek Hotel, Dallas  TX  75219 • 214-559-2100 Distance: ~1.27 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: OAK LAWN. A meal taken at the Mansion is a true sensory pleasure. The main dining area envelops guests with warm colors, beamed ceilings, wood paneling, and leaded glass windows; there's also an exquisite enclosed veranda. The inventive menu is just as inviting, thanks to dishes like venison loin with white polenta, Pacific halibut with melted leeks, and rack of lamb crusted with hazelnuts, garlic, and herbs. Signature dishes like a warm lobster taco and tortilla soup enhance the epicurean delights at this Oak Lawn treasure. Sunday brunch carries the same quality and flavor. Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery (Restaurants - Brunch) 3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas  TX  75204 • 214-754-4940 Distance: ~1.29 mi User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: UPTOWN. Weekends are extra busy at this bakery as folks stop in for decadent desserts and pastries, including muffins and cakes. (Chocolate seduction cake, in particular, is truly a worthwhile indulgence!) Each morning, baked goods come warm out of the oven, and the joe is freshly brewed as well. At lunch, you'll find a full coffee bar and great daily specials. There's a terrific Sunday brunch, too, along with a bar called The Quarter. Tom Tom Asian Grill and Sushi Bar (Restaurants - Brunch) 3699 McKinney Ave West Village, Dallas  TX  75204 • 214-522-9866 • 214-522-1237 Distance: ~1.56 mi         Description: UPTOWN. Popular for its moderate prices and tasty fare, this Uptowner takes its cue from NYC's ever-busy noodle bars. Contemporary, casual, and versatile Tom Tom offers both table and bar seating, making it a solid choice for either a quick sit-down meal or a post-work gathering of friends. The fare is Thai and Malaysian "street food," including basil-wrapped prawns and shrimp sticks, all of which serve as tasty companions to beer and wine. Flavorful main courses include Thai green curry with shrimp, Indonesian beef with shiitake mushrooms, and stir-fried butternut squash with tofu. Landmark Restaurant (Restaurants - Brunch) 3015 Oak Lawn Ave Warwick Melrose Hotel, Dallas  TX  75219 • 214-224-3152 Distance: ~1.69 mi         Description: OAK LAWN. Looking for an upscale lunch in a short amount of time? This restaurant promises to have you fed and out the door within an hour. The lunch special is an abbreviated version of the main menu and includes two courses. Choose creative American dishes, some with an Asian touch, from the Business Lunch menu. The knowledgeable, friendly waitstaff serves items like venison loin, tempura shrimp, blackened salmon, and crab lasagna. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.