Copper & Vine is a really nice restaurant that mixes fine dining with a casual experience in the…read moreLas Colinas neighborhood. The owner of the restaurant took our order and offered good suggestions. He raved about their Tiramisu and we wanted to try if for dessert. The starters we tried were well seasoned and flavorful. The pasta bowls come with breadsticks and is perfect for one. The bowls are not shareable but the flavors were excellent. Do try the tiramisu for dessert. It is highly recommended. Plenty of parking available in the strip mall. The restaurant offers beer, wines and cocktails with a full bar service. Pricing: Not an inexpensive restaurant but it's worth the money you pay. Will I return? : For sure!

I don't know how to describe this place. It's weird. I've been here maybe 5 times over the past 6…read moremonths. First off, the food is excellent. AMAZING actually. I've never had anything that wasn't perfectly prepared, flavorful, and served the correct temperature. And that's what really matters in a restaurant, of course. But the vibe is odd. I can't put my finger on it. It's "clique-y". Every time I come, I walk into an empty restaurant with no host. And it seems I've walked in before they opened. They have lots of private events which are walled off with weird partitions. And they sometimes (according to others I overheard) completely close down for private parties. I don't ask for much. I require very little attention. I grossly over tip. And, yet still I feel very unwelcome in this restaurant that I have frequented several times. I don't get it. The other customers were very nice to me, but the staff seemed annoyed by my presence. It's bizarre. Anyway, the food alone earns them a top rating. Pro tip: Do NOT sit at the bar. They don't tell you this: but it's for the regulars. You'll feel like you've wandered into a party you weren't invited to. AND.....order the Prince Edward Island mussels!

I have tried this place a few times over the last couple months, and I plan on continuing to come…read moreback! The food is great. It has a wide variety of delicious options. Everything I tried was tasty, with very good quality ingredients. The deviled eggs are the best. I have ordered on repeat. Desserts are great as well - they are definitely a shareable option. The service has been consistently excellent. The staff is efficient and very friendly. Hala is so welcoming and attentive, she makes the whole experience even better! I highly recommend!

I grabbed a nice dinner at Cork & Pig with a friend the other night. I loved the ambiance; it's a…read morebit on the moody side. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. I ordered the ribs and was surprised that it was an entire rack. I had my friend from Texas try them and she said they were pretty solid. In my opinion, they were delicious and very tender but I don't get bbq that often. The tables were closer together than I would have liked in the area we were seated in, so it felt kind of cramped. I would try to get seated at a table next time, rather than the half booth/table seating near the bar. We found parking in the structure behind the restaurant. It was pretty busy so spots were limited.

Brasão is a Brazilian style restaurant in Irving-Las Colinas that (yes I'm biased), is the best…read morechurrascaria in all of DFW. They've recently updated their menu with several a la cart items, and I came to try the Prime Rib. Wow. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - The one major change I've noticed is Brasão is getting busier. Used to, I could walk in a get a table, but now I make sure I use OpenTable to reserve a seat. If you've never been to a Brazilian style restaurant (in the US), the first thing you'll notice is the opulent salad bar that sits in the center of the restaurant. There is also a dedicated bar area that's separate and elevated, so you people watch from above. 1 Star. Service - Brasão has the best severs (again I'm biased). The entire staff works in unison with dedicated roles. Your sever will take your order why gauchos walk around cutting meat. Speaking of cutting meat, if you order the Prime Rib on Wednesday, they will cut it at your table to order. 1 Star. Food - The Prime Rib is absolutely sensational. The Prime Rib is so tender, and the au jus adds a little salt. The Prime Rib is sliced and dressed at your table, so you can see the heat and seasonings up close. My bite was so tender and flavorful, it did not need extra au jus. While the Prime Rib is ala cart, it still comes with the standard sides of mashed potatoes, fried polenta, and fried bananas. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. My first visit to Brasão was because the meats were so good. I keep coming back because the service is amazing and the menu continues to evolve. See you next month! 1 Star.

Was planning on going to a place in this plaza, it looked underwhelming so we shifted and walked…read moreinto Brazao for the 1st time for lunch WOW! This place really blew us away. We got the executive lunch which is $35 for AYCE. I've been other Brazilian places where the lunch AYCE is skimpy. Not here. They have all of the best cuts of meats including the pineapple (which is a must have) We loved every part of the meal. The servers were great and the selection is amazing. Remember to ask for chimichurrie. We especially loved the candied bacon and the salad bar. If you're looking for the best in DFW, come here.

I've been back to Hudson House a few times, and I always enjoy the food!…read more The lobster roll is one of my favorites, and I also really enjoy their salads. I've also heard the burger is amazing, so that's definitely what I need to try next!

Service 10/10 - I went with a group of people and the waiter and waitress assigned to us were…read moreawesome. Top tier. Atmosphere 10/10 - the restaurant itself is an a great location. Easy to find, plenty of parking, chic decor. Food 3/10 - I ordered the Steak Frites. It wasn't good. Very bland - like no seasonings were used. It also had a slight fishy taste that I didn't understand. It was cooked like I requested and it was a tender piece of meat, just not appetizing. Salad was bland. Fries were cold. I wouldn't order that again and for the price, very sad. I did try a friend's French Chicken and that was incredible. I wish I'd ordered that.

What an experience. I dined at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse for my first dinner after landing in Dallas…read moreand it set an impossibly high bar for the rest of my meals during my Dallas trip. The food and service here is absolutely incredible. That said, given how pricey the meal is, you'll certainly want to reserve this meal for celebrations and special occasions. Between the four in our party, we shared the following: jumbo lump crab cakes ($36.95), prime tomahawk ($194.95), prime New York strip 14oz ($64.95), jumbo asparagus ($17.95), roasted wild mushrooms ($21.95), creamed spinach ($17.95), and a New York-style cheesecake ($18.00) for dessert to share. If you're a wine enthusiast, there's a Bible sized wine menu available here to thumb through. Our server made it a point to emphasize the scale and expansiveness of their wine list. The list goes on and on -- covering every imaginable region of the world and year, and as a casual wine drinker, I was simply overwhelmed. However, if you're looking for cocktails instead, any "standard" cocktail you can think of is available. I ordered an Old Fashioned and it was stiff, yet nicely balanced. Moving on to the food, I have never had crab cakes as good as the ones here -- this appetizer is a must order. Most crab cakes I've had have too much bread crumb fillers and tend to be a bit bland. The ones here contain generous amounts of large, chunky crab meat, are well-seasoned, and are perfectly fried. The tomahawk steak is a serious show-stopper. If there's one cut to order, it's this one. Carved table-side, you really get to appreciate the size and beauty of this cut of meat. The meat is expertly cut off from the bone, and I love the distribution of rendered fat on each piece of meat. Some steakhouses offer a bunch of different sauces and dips to go with the meat, but none of that is available here: you're here for the meat, and you can truly appreciate the flavor and quality of the dry-aged meat in its purest form. All you really need is some salt and you've got the perfect bite. The steak here is delicious; no notes. Although the steak is the clear star of the show at Pappas Bros., the sides cannot be skipped over (not that you'd want to, given how delicious everything sounds). I was tempted to order the large tower of golden onion rings that many other tables seemed to be ordering, but ultimately settled on some of the other vegetable offerings. The creamed spinach is rich and decadent. One order is easily enough for a group to share. The jumbo asparagus is honestly some of the longest and largest spears of asparagus I've ever seen. They had a nice snappy bite to them. Although you'll probably be absolutely stuffed by the end of your meal, I encourage you to order at least a dessert to split. Although I only had a chance to try the New York-style cheesecake, it's something I would happily order again. The gargantuan size of the slice of cheesecake is enough for a group of 8 to split. Like everything else on the menu, the cheesecake is rich. I appreciate that the cake itself was not overly sweet. The whipped cream on top was light and fluffy. If you're looking for a steakhouse in Dallas with quality food, drinks and service, look no further than Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. Closing note: there is no dress code that's enforced.

Hated it! I came for my birthday. During restaurant week, got the 3 course special…read more... Caesar salad, dry aged ny strip (sides included were mash potatoes and asparagus) & cheesecake for desert. I had to have my food redone TWICE!! I always get NY strip anywhere I go, the ny strip here was a little tough and they told me "oh it's normally a more firm piece of steak" as if I didn't know what I was ordering. SO ANNOYING! I sent the ny back and got a filet (bc it's more tender) I tried the filet & it was undercooked .. I asked for it to be cooked a little more ...he brought the plate back and EVERYTHING on the plate was overcooked ...the steak was almost well done and the asparagus was almost melting (my steak was supposed to be cooked MEDIUM) the mashed potatoes didn't have a lick of flavor The asparagus was hard. & I like my vegetables a little crunchy but these were more than that. The manager came over, he was really nice and he tried his best to correct the issues I had (kudos to him) But after a 2nd time of my food being remade...I didn't want a 3rd remake.. I just took the food to go and got my check! - again the server was so nice & the manager but the cooks couldn't seem to get the food right! This kinda ruined my birthday!

Really enjoyed my stop at the Wicked Butcher! Food was really good and unique. Their gnocchi was…read morefantastic, and I eat gnocchi everywhere I can get it. Theirs was the perfect consistency and had hummus at the bottom, which was interesting and tasty. The scallops were really well seasoned and perfectly cooked. I wish it came accompanied by stuff I wanted to eat, but that was fine. Cario, the bartender, took great care of me while I ate. The espresso martini he made was phenomenal! He made a good old fashioned as well. The complimentary champagne started out my evening beautifully. I'd go back next time I'm in Dallas.

First time visit for a birthday celebration. It was pretty empty when we arrived- valet was great…read more Clean and modern. People in our party of 5 had been to Fort Worth and really enjoyed it- especially the corn crème brûlée.....So we tried Dallas. Would direct people back to Fort Worth. I can't recommend our server, he was transactional, short and not interactive and it was as if he was in the wrong position. Other servers seemed welcoming and friendly. The bread was DELICIOUS! The food was decent. I enjoyed my lamb chops(although more rare in spots), but not the mix that was underneath it. The two that got the salmon said it was ok, a bit overcooked and they also didn't care for the mix underneath. The filet was stupendous and the cowboy was really delicious. They really liked the mac&blue cheese- if you don't like blue cheese, I would steer clear! Portions were good. I guess stick to the steaks! The vanilla/sprinkles circular layered birthday cake with a huge sparkler candle was awesome! It WAS included-complimentary, and it was a large portion!!

1845 is one of the best steakhouses in Dallas for a casual steak, and some amazing sides…read more The steaks are always cooked properly, and the cheesy potatoes are always perfect. Solid service and good drinks. I'd recommend it for anyone wanting a nice dinner.

Well, I'm chalking this up to an off night for these folks. I know it's an upscale place, but 45…read moreminutes from order to the delivery of an entree seems a bit long. We ordered the quail appetizer (over salted). When the entrees finally arrived, my wife's steak was perfect, though it was cold. She ate it anyway. The fries were OK, and the mushrooms were wonderful. For me, my chicken fried steak was so tough it was almost inedible. I took four bites then brought it home to the pups. The onion rings were store bought, but the jalapeño Mac and cheese saved the day. The blueberry cobbler was wonderful. As I said, I guess it was an off night since everybody else loves the place. It was our anniversary dinner.

We went for my best friend's birthday. I can't tell you how great of an experience we had!!!First…read morethe service is top notch, they cater to you and very friendly staff. It's got a luxurious feel without feeling pretentious. The meats were delicious! I loved how they cook it both, rare and medium. I just love my stuff super rare so I loved that. The top sirloin was my favorite of all the meats. Loved loved the roasted cinnamon pineapple. Paired it with the custard/flan and it was perfection! Last think was the potato salad was one of the best I've ever had, so good. The salad bar was nice and made a salad that I wash I had taken a pic of as all the produce was so fresh. Loved their huge tomatoes. I just can't say enough about this place. It's a hidden gem! Can't wait to go back!!!

Unfortunately, I wasn't very impressed with our experience at Vila Brazil. We made a reservation…read morefor a party of 14, but our group still couldn't sit together. The restaurant is very small and has only one toilet in the women's restroom and one in the men's, which is especially inconvenient when serving large parties. The fried bananas were flavorless, drinks do not come with refills, and they don't have cups with lids for children to help prevent accidental spills. The chicken lasagna from the salad bar was good, and the fresh limeade was definitely a highlight. At $40 per person, it is about $10-$15 cheaper than some competitors, but the lower price was reflected in the overall experience. I would rather spend a little more elsewhere for better accommodations and a more enjoyable group dining experience.