Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Cafe Momentum - Dallas

4.9

4.9 (904)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Cafe Momentum is a non-profit restaurant that serves as a paid post-release internship for juvenile offenders. Youth are released from detention into the sheltered environment of Café Momentum’s post-release program. Café Momentum’s program teaches critical skills that allow youth to re-enter society in a safe, real-world environment of nurturing accountability. By participating in our program, at-risk young people rotate through every aspect of the restaurant from waiting tables to washing dishes, while working side-by-side with established chefs.

The paid internship gives them the opportunity to exercise and practice their new skills while continuing to develop leadership, social, and vocational skills for as long as they choose to maintain involvement with Café Momentum. Additionally, Café Momentum works with the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Department to serve youth deemed highest risk for incarceration.

Top review

Shawsie

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

Great service. Delicious fried chicken and breads especially the biscuits. Tasty calamari. Attentive staff. Very enjoyable experience all around.

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Experience

Trinchero Wine Dinner

Kenny's Wood Fired Grill

4.9

4.9 (8264)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

North Dallas

About the restaurant

Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill is reminiscent of a 1940’s Chicago style chophouse with a classy, relaxed and warm atmosphere featuring the finest wood grilled seafood and meats. Our well rounded menu represents the traditional American classics with an emphasis on Kenny’s specialty, New England style seafood. And, while you are waiting for your table in the dining room you can enjoy the energetic “goose bar” sipping on a Grey Goose™ martini poured from our signature frozen tap system or a great glass of wine.

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Katherine

Dined 2 days ago

We always enjoy Kenny's bought the food lacked flavor this time. The Shrimp Alfredo was salty and the pasta could not be eaten. Chicken was only okay. But I do enjoy the Expresso Martini.

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5.0

5 (3015)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Uptown

About the restaurant

Centrally located between the West Village and Knox - Henderson areas, Salum is a casual yet elegant and comfortable space composed by Julio Quiñones, one of Dallas’ most progressive young designers. The spacious dining room displays a welcoming palette of brown, green and beige, with a sleek open kitchen as the focal point. Salum combines the intimacy of a neighborhood establishment with the quality of a fine dining restaurant with an atmosphere that is approachable and distinctive yet unpretentious ~ a marriage of vision, passion and skill with the goal of providing its visitors with an extraordinary dining experience. Owner and Chef Abraham Salum offers an array of contemporary American cuisine that combines the highest quality seasonal ingredients with a nuanced use of contrasting and complementary flavors to create a vibrant and visually inviting menu. Menus change once a month.

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Penny

Dined 5 days ago

Lunch was delicious. Parking is easy. The team is so friendly and professional. And it’s a quiet place to talk with your table. Perfection!!

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Popular dish

Fried Green Tomatoes

Popular dish

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Popular dish

Cobb Salad

Restaurant506 at The Sanford House

4.9

4.9 (1872)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Restaurant506 is located in The Sanford House Inn & Spa in Arlington, Texas. Contemporary dining fare is presented in an exquisite atmosphere. The menu is "Inspired American" cuisine and features dishes made with only the freshest ingredients and are hand-prepared by our culinary team.

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RichardVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Another great meal at Restaurant 506! The sea bass & the lamb were both outstanding, as were the other courses. Is’s the extra touches like the amuse-bouche & the sorbet between courses that set this restaurant apart, as well as the ambience & excellent service. (Our waiter, Michael, was outstanding). Arlington is lucky to have a hometown gem like this!

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Popular dish

Scallop Risotto

Popular dish

Seasonal Bread Pudding

Craftway Kitchen - Frisco

4.9

4.9 (898)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Frisco

About the restaurant

CraftWay Kitchen features great food with a weekend brunch and a full bar with premium cocktails. Our team is full of passion and dedicated to delivering the perfect experience. We are "Your Home Away From Home"

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Larry

Dined 3 days ago

Our waiter Drew was great. We were with an old friend that we hadn't seen in a while, and he checked on us but did not rush us to order. Food was excellent as always.

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Popular dish

Chicken and Fig Sandwich

Popular dish

French Onion Soup

Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Willow Bend

4.8

4.8 (507)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Plano

About the restaurant

THE MARIPOSA located in Neiman Marcus WILLOW BEND is open.

Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at the MARIPOSA® WILLOW BEND. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Let The MARIPOSA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We have the perfect atmosphere and menu for you and your guests.

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Donna

Dined 4 days ago

Our group has been coming here for 10 years for our Christmas get together The food, service, and atmosphere is always wonderful! The decorations are lovely!

The Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus - Downtown Dallas

4.7

4.7 (1028)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

For 70 years, the Zodiac at Neiman Marcus in the Downtown Dallas location has been the place to dine in Dallas. Housed on the 6th floor of the flagship store, Stanley Marcus first conceived this restaurant as a convenience for out of town customers who were spending a full day shopping in the store.

Looking to host an event? We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

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Scott

Dined 4 days ago

Great time as always. Great wait staff and a wonderful variety.

Bazille - Nordstrom NorthPark Center

4.7

4.7 (956)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Park Cities

About the restaurant

Bold flavors elevate beloved bistro classics in chic and inviting Bazille. Meet up with friends at the bar for internationally sourced wines and handcrafted cocktails. Stay for appetizers, salads, brick-oven pizzas and our tempting housemade desserts.

Bazille is located on the third floor of upscale North Park Center in North Dallas. Some signature items on our menu include the Crab Stack made with jumbo lump crabmeat, mango, avocado, tomato, cucumber and toast points and our warm white chocolate bread pudding.

We are open for dine-in service and pickup or delivery orders via DoorDash. Call (214) 231-3810 to place your order. Join us for Brunch on weekends.

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Jacquelyn

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

I always love coming here. The food is great and the Vine Street is better!

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Experience

Weekend Brunch 11am-3pm

Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Experience

Happy Hour at the Bazille!

Whiskey Cake - Plano

4.8

4.8 (3873)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Plano

About the restaurant

We serve up tasty farm-to-kitchen dishes and cocktails, all made from scratch with ingredients sourced from local and regional farms and markets. We use slow-cooking methods on our wood grill and spit and in our smoker because it tastes better that way. Come dine with us at our communal tables, in one of our booths, on our sofas or rocking chairs, or perhaps on the porch next to the fireplace.

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Jeff

Dined 2 days ago

Disappointed they were out of what I wanted plus it was freezing.

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The Ranch at Las Colinas

4.7

4.7 (4403)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Irving

About the restaurant

The Ranch at Las Colinas is one of the few places on earth where a hard working ranch hand and a high powered business man can dine together and both feel comfortable. A restaurant with its roots reaching deep into Texas soil.

If you’re looking for a true taste of Texas, come to The Ranch at Las Colinas – a restaurant rich in Texas tradition with a wildly contemporary side.

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royVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The service was remarkable! Great atmosphere! Will definitely have more work luncheon in the future

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Experience

Hill Country Brunch

Experience

The Ranch's Daily Lunch Plates

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