Scotty P's Hamburgers Allen Inc

109 Central Expy N
Allen, TX 75013

Lyn P. writes: Cardiac fries anyone? Not as greasy as the famous Snuffer's Cheddar fries, but still really good. Good variety of burgers.

Back Country Bar-B-Q

6940 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75231

Chris E. writes: Yes, 5 stars. Since I just finished skewering Peggy Sue's "B B Q" and alluded to Back Country as a much better alternative, here's what I think.

Back Country is run by Lake Highlands-area folks and they and the other employees have always been genuine…

Mercado Juarez Restaurant

2222 Miller Rd
Arlington, TX 76006

P R. writes: My family and I eat here once in awhile.  Meaning the Arlington location specifically.  I like the beef fajitas and haven't really ordered anything else.  Once in a great while my beans taste a bit burned.  Other than that the food is pretty.  This…

Good Eats Grill

3888 Oak Lawn Ave Ste 135
Dallas, TX 75219

Chris W. writes: A must eat for any non-Texan.  Wear your boots and get ready for heavy gravy, mashed potatoes, chick fried steaks and dinner rolls that will make you want to loosen your belt.

Good Easts is the epitome of how to make Texas cooking a guilty pleasure.…

Oasis Restaurant

5945 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Amy B. writes: October 2007 UPDATE:
We tried breakfast.  I got biscuits & gravy.  My husband pretty much ordered everything else on the menu + a cinnamon roll.  The gravy didn't have that gravy "umph!!".  I was so sad!  (Rating is slowly creeping down).  The…

Francesca's Collections

5307 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206

Amy B. writes: One of my favorite places to get gifts, knick-knacks, jewelry, candles, stationary, purses & cards, etc.  They update their selection regularly and the prices are reasonable.  They also have some cute clothes, although I haven't actually bought…

Lifetime Fitness

971 State Highway 121
Allen, TX 75013

Glenn S. writes: Lifetime Fitness is a beautiful but massive structure that hogs the corner of 121 & Lake Forest in Allen. Inside you will find more gym equipment than you will ever know what to do with plus two class spaces (including one set up for spinning) plus…

Quan Chi

3710 W Walnut St
Garland, TX 75042

Thi L. writes: EDIT 9/2/07 -  Quan Chi is now a Taqueria. :(  

This "Quan Chi" isn't the same as the Quan Chi from Mortal Kombat.  It's actually a small Vietnamese cafe that serves very traditional foods.  

I love the food here so much.  It was recommended by my mom,…

Movida Boutique

5321 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206

Melody L. writes: Not only do I like to shop here, but I like to say the name. Movida. Moveeeda. Moveeeeeeeda. Okay sorry.

I have to admit that there are some clubby-clubby clothes hanging around the store, but you know those people have to wear clothes too! Most of…

Grand Buffet

530 W 635 Fwy
Irving, TX 75063

Brian G. writes: Huge Chinese buffet, always lots of seating.  Food is usually very good.

Doan Restaurant

3530 W Walnut St
Garland, TX 75042

Thi L. writes: Quiet atmosphere, clean, and relaxing with booth seating (kind of rare at Vietnamese restaurants) and tables suitable for large parties too.

Their soups have a memorable taste.  It didn't taste watered down or made from chicken broth/bouillon.…

Cafe Italia-Stemmons

2720 N Stemmons Fwy Ste 100
Dallas, TX 75207

Rum T. writes: Cute restaurant with great food.  I had Veal Genoveza and it was so good.  All the entree comes with small pasta and salad.

Saltgrass Steak House

747 N Highway 67
Cedar Hill, TX 75106

Donna W. writes: We went here as my dad's choice for Father's Day.  I'd been to a Saltgrass years ago and barely remember it while my parents and brother had never been to one. Once we were seated, they gave us a large roll to carve up in order to stall our hunger.…

Jasmine Thai Cuisine

2050 W Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 206
Plano, TX 75023

Gwen C. writes: I only have three words for Jasmine Thai: mediocre, mediocre, and mediocre.

Some friends who live in Plano suggested we order from here because they deliver. So on that front, it was a good choice. Not many Thai places deliver.

I ordered pad see eew…

Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores

2005 W Parker Rd
Plano, TX 75023

Nick K. writes: Yum!  Good ice cream sundae's.

This reminds me a lot of Friendly's back in NY, but maybe a notch below because they don't have as much food choice.

The ice cream is fresh and i'm told is shipped here daily?

Also took home a cheesecake from their store…

Dodie's Seafood Cafe

2067 Summer Lee Dr
Ste 145
Rockwall, TX 75032

Xuan N. writes: Come for dinner when the weather cools down and a live band is playing on the patio. This is a great date spot for some cajun food!

My waitress was Charlotte and she was very attentive and made sure my table was comfortable. I had a crawfish half and…

Exceptional Events

1609 Hart Ct
Southlake, TX 76092

Preston B. writes: I used to work here like 4 years ago. It makes some great flowers. The management has since changed if i'm not mistaken.

Golden Chick

1718 14th St
Plano, TX 75074

Zachary K. writes: I really like Golden Chick when I am craving fried chicken tenders. I really never eat anything else from here so I can't give a comprehensive review. Fries are good and so is toast that comes with the chicken tenders. Prices are pretty affordable…

Al Biernat's Restaurant

4217 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

Elizabeth B. writes: If I died on the way home from Al Biernat's, I would have been perfectly satisfied with this meal being my last meal on Earth.  It was just that good.

My mom, boyfriend, and I went to Al Biernat's for Easter Brunch.  It was a 3 course meal for about…

Dan Sung Sa

11407 Emerald St
Dallas, TX 75229

Joseph B. writes: This place is a Korean version of a dive bar. Dark, old looking, crappy furniture and really shady looking, but stuff here was really good and fun. I could tell this place was awesome since some groups here were all causing a raucous, taking shots…

Blue Ocean

533 State Hwy 121 Bypass
Lewisville, TX 75067

Annie C. writes: This place is great! I've been a customer for a good 2 years. The only complaint is the service sometimes. All the years that I've been going, they are always short staffed. The owners wait tables and the lady owner doesn't seem like a people person.…

Tejano Mexican Restaurant & Club

110 W Davis St
Dallas, TX 75208

deno f. writes: My tummy is all warm and happy.  Everything was gr-eat!  And they have a HUGE old iron chandelier that we sat under.  My step dad kept saying "if it falls we're dooomed."  But really it would have only landed on him, so it was okay.

The taco meat was…

Chamberlain's Fish Market and Grill

4525 Belt Line Rd
Addison, TX 75001

Diana J. writes: Went here with the hubby on Valentines and had a great meal. I had the salmon with crab meat sprinkled over it and it was truly delicious and fresh. The asparagus and mashed potatoes was just okay. The bread was really good. My hubby had the steak…

Sushi Kyoto

6429 Hillcrest Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

Laura R. writes: Sushi Kyoto is the place to go for no-frills, fresh sushi. The service is always excellent. Be sure to sit at the sushi bar.

The SMU Roll is my personal favorite!

Swiss Cleaners & Laundry

3030 Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75205

Catherine C. writes: Using the GreenEarth Cleaning system, which is less toxic and doesn't smell as bad as dry cleaning, Swiss still gets your swanky duds looking spiffy. When dropping off clothes, the brothers who run the business will offer to have everything ready in…

The Red Blood Club

2617 Commerce St
Dallas, TX 75226

Ashley P. writes: I think this place missed the memo that Halloween is over. Sca-ry!

Hm, that sounds a little judgmental, but I felt like I was a little judged as well because I didn't walk in wearing all black leather, have a bull nose ring, use 10 pounds of gel to…

West End Pub

1801 N Lamar St
Ste 100
Dallas, TX 75202

Adam M. writes: Wow!

Great food - I had perhaps the finest French dip sanwich I've ever had. Potato salad FAR better than any I've eaten. They serve right up to last call.

Griff's of America

2150 N Jupiter Rd
Garland, TX 75044

Zachary K. writes: It has been literally 12 years since I have been here. However, I was driving in the neighborhood the other day and saw that it was still there and now I am on a mission to go back and eat the famed triple cheeseburger I had once before on off campus…

Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores

600 E 15th St
Plano, TX 75074

Zachary K. writes: Great place for ice cream cones, ice cream cakes and also burgers and fries. They serve the odd shaped ziggily zaggily fries which is unique. Anyhow always terriffic ice cream, I have been coming here since I was a kid. Not always the cleanest joint,…

Main Street Liquid Co

115 E Main St
Richardson, TX 75081

Zachary K. writes: Good place to have a drink or eat some pub grub. Can be rowdy at times and other times not. The atmosphere is pretty lively but there is also an upstairs portion for live music on some nights. Service excellent.  Cool historic location in Downtown…

Lush Cosmetics

8687 N Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75225

Wallace S. writes: Last I checked, I was a heterosexual, American male.  So naturally, you'd have a hard time getting me to look twice at a place like Lush Cosmetics, with its cheeky quotes, overwhelming smells, and blocks of handmade, non-animal tested soaps and bath…

Urban Dog Coffee

2720 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

Jill W. writes: This is a great place to grab a cup of quality coffee or tea if you're out and about with your canine friend.  Prices are on-par with Starbucks and Seattle's Best, but the environment is pretty different!  Your dog can join you on the patio, or…

Kostas Cafe

4914 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Nick S. writes: When I saw Jeremy M.'s review of the day about Kosta's cafe along with all of the positive things that people had to say about it, I realized that as a Dallas native, I was long overdue to give this restaurant a chance.  

I suddenly realized that I…

Yao Fuzi Cuisine

4757 W Park Blvd
#108
Plano, TX 75086

Flor V. writes: Delicioius & very authentic Shanghainese cuisine.

Great ambiance & decor.

My favorite dish was the shrimp in tea leaves...that one is  "off "the menu.

Second best dish is the Slow Braised Pork.

This place is a bit  pricey but with food like this you…

Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park

4550 N Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040

Tracey T. writes: Nice place to enjoy the sun and get wet.  This park costs $16.99 for adults (you can buy discount tickets at Kroger for $2 off).  They have a lazy river, wave poot, kid activity center, and several tube-style rides.  My favorite was a ride that…

The Tipperary Inn

5815 Live Oak St
Dallas, TX 75204

Etienne P. writes: Many a drunken evening have I had at the Tipp Inn.  Tis one of me favorite place for celebrations of all kinds and to drink unreasonable quantities of Irish beer. A lot of the decor was I believe imported from Ireland and it is one of the only place…

Fox & Hound

18918 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75287

Crystal C. writes: This is one of the few nice pool halls in my neighborhood - plenty of pool tables except on Friday and Saturday nights, lots of TVs for every game you can imagine along with music videos of teeny-bopper songs (unfortunately), shuffleboard, Golden Tee…

Baker Bros American Deli

2820 E Southlake Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092

Diane T. writes: I'm with Big G on this.  I absolutely love their Taos salad (chopped salad with black beans, chicken, corn, onion, cilantro, etc.) and I don't do the 1/2 order.  I do, however, ask for the dressing on the side.  Not that they necessarily over-do it,…

Shogun Sushi and Hibachi

2970 E Southlake Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092

Brooke B. writes: I really like this place.  Great location, cool decor and very friendly staff.  I always order rolls at the bar and this place was very good.  The chef also gave me something mysterious, I was game and it was good.  I think it was squid.  I look…

KONG Bar Retautrant

Addison, TX 75001

Sam H. writes: This new, trendy restaurant and bar is located in downtown Paris not far from the Louvre.

A small location, with limited tables but a very nice sized bar.  Often features well known DJs and tons of beautiful women.

I started off with a scotch,…