Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Southeast Dallas

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1. Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa

4.6

Exceptional(1439)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Uptown

Booked 9 times today

We are continuing to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and are currently open with modified hours and a limited menu. One of the finest restaurants in Uptown Dallas, the Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa is a top choice experience for dining and nightlife. Executed by an expert and passionate culinary team, the Dragonfly offers a diverse menu of American classics that make for some of the best dinner in Dallas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, feast with delectable menu items. Dragonfly encompasses the ultimate escape within the city filled with inspiring favors, colors and an art-infused ambiance that expands out to the terrace and around the pool for dining and cocktails under the stars.

2. Fearing's

4.8

Exceptional(6199)

Price: Very Expensive

• Regional American (Southwestern) • Uptown

Booked 39 times today

With its lively personality, warm welcome and the “Bold Flavors-No Borders” cuisine of celebrity chef Dean Fearing (the godfather of Modern Texas Cuisine), Fearing’s is a “can’t miss” stop in Dallas. One of the most popular and acclaimed restaurants in Texas, Fearing’s attracts everyone from celebrities, rock stars, local diners and business travelers -- to heads of state and people who just plain love great food from Texas and the Southwest.Join us in one of our seven unforgettable indoor and heated outdoor settings, ranging from casual to elegant, and including the legendary and always fun Rattlesnake Bar. Welcome to Fearing’s Restaurant – where Texas friendliness and great service are always available. And don’t forget to ask to meet Dean Fearing -- chef, recording artist, guitar connoisseur and best-selling author of The Texas Food Bible. If you’re lucky, he may just stop by your table to give you his own personal welcome.

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3. Paparazzi Chophouse

4.6

Exceptional(103)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 46 times today

Inspired by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Paparazzi Chophouse takes a fresh spin on the traditional steakhouse experience with an innovative menu and modern allure.Amidst the chic ambiance adorned with silky wallpaper, sumptuous velvet booths, and unique photo ops - Paparazzi promises a fun, unforgettable dining experience.Our culinary offerings will feature the highest quality cuts of steaks and chops, ensuring a feast for the senses. Expect a diverse array of offerings ranging from classic entrees and appetizers, to elevated dishes with a southern twist.

4. Monarch

4.7

Exceptional(542)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Dallas

Booked 15 times today

Monarch is a wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, steaks, and grilled seafood. The overall approach to preparation is light, fresh and technique driven. Our generous staff and sultry atmosphere promise an unforgettable experience designed to be the ultimate expression of luxury dining in Dallas. Visit us online for additional reservation availability - www.monarchrestaurants.com*** We will do our best to accommodate any window request. To guarantee a window, reservations must be booked online at www.monarchrestaurants.com. ***

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5. Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown Dallas

4.9

Exceptional(4781)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 45 times today

When visiting the restaurant, patrons descend 18 feet underground in a canopied glass elevator, accessed from street level, for a culinary experience unlike any other. The American Steakhouse offers an expansive 1,800 square foot subterranean courtyard allowing patrons to dine al fresco and enjoy a New Orleans-inspired exterior space. This cool oasis is complete with a 20 foot, 5-tiered granite water wall, multi-tiered landscaping, lava rock fire pit, and black granite bar. Dakota's below-ground patio has long been considered one of the city's most romantic dining spots.We believe the best steaks come from the best cut and quality. That’s why we get all of our beef fresh from renowned beef purveyors, Allen Brothers. Each cut is corn and grain fed USDA Prime steak that our chef handpicks. Each steak is aged for a minimum of 28 days for a perfectly tender, juicy bite every time.It is our goal to give you a great meal every time you join us for lunch or dinner.

6. STK - Dallas

4.1

Excellent(1660)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 89 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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7. Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

4.4

Awesome(84)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Located at the luxurious HALL Arts Hotel in the Dallas Arts District, the award-winning Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge is inspired by dining traditions that harmoniously balance an art-filled, modern aesthetic with great food and genuine hospitality at every table.A business chic dress code is recommended for evening service to ensure an upscale guest experience. We respectfully ask that gentlemen wear shirts with sleeves and long pants.Join us for Happy Hour from 4-6pm Monday through Friday for 50% off featured wines, beer, and highball cocktails, and enjoy featured shareables.Enjoy live music every Thursday from 5-8pm, Friday from 6-10pm for Duos or 7-11pm for solos, and Saturday night from 6:30-10pm for an elegant, artful dining experience. Jazz Brunch is every Sunday from 11am-2pm

8. Montage

4.4

Awesome(125)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Inspired by the principles of mindfulness, our dining options offer food to feel revitalized. Our culinary team has crafted a ranch-to-table menu that reflects the best of Texas with locally sourced ingredients. Located on the 11th floor of the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Hotel, our restaurant offers stunning city and an ideal location to celebrate the special moments in life.

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9. The Saint Italian Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(317)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

The Saint offers a fresh, Italian-inspired menu, highlighted by dry-aged meat andchops, fresh pasta made in-house, by Chef Jacob Williamson. The Saint offers Complimentary Valet Parking on site. The beverage program showcases inventive spins on classic cocktails, with house-made syrups and tonics, as well as a robust wine menu with Italian wine and California reds. The overall design is inspired by a “saints and sinners” theme, featuring a modern art influence with contrasting moods, accomplished by using materials and design, such as wood and steel as well as bright and dark color tones.

10. Brass Ram

4.9

Exceptional(367)

Price: Very Expensive

• Prime Rib • South Dallas

Booked 12 times today

Nick Badovinus's Prime Rib House featuring prime steaks and market seafood. Located in The East Quarter nestled between Downtown Dallas and the Farmer's Market. #1 Voted Best Steakhouse 2023 DMagazine #4 Tasting Table 26 Best Steakhouses Eater 12 Essential Dallas SteakhousesHotlist: 15 Great Restaurants Dallas Morning NewsNo children under the age of 13.

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Johan
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a anniversary dinner date here. They received us both well with smiles and attention. They had a not wishing us a happy anniversary and rose petals around the center light. Our food was delicious! They were nice enough to give us dessert on the house. Always a lovely experience here.
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Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown DallasPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.9
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StevenVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •44 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always an enjoyable, top-notch dining experience. We love the ambiance eating in Dean's Kitchen. The food is delicious and the setting is devine and subdued and quiet enough to have a wonderful conversation. The service was excellent, altho there was some awkwardness and uncertainty around the cocktail and wine orders.
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Fearing'sPrice: Very Expensive• Regional American (Southwestern)• Uptown
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4.8
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bianca
Central Texas •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
i really enjoyed it the waitress was very sweet and helpful
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Paparazzi ChophousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.6
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Daks
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Wonderful experience in the service was amazing will definitely be returned
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MonarchPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• East Dallas
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4.7
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Stephen
Dallas - Fort Worth •76 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Nov 2024
My wife and I ate at the dragonfly for Thanksgiving. I had the turkey and my wife had just the cheddar and brocoli soup. We had had delicious drinks and the charcuterie plate at the bar a few hours earlier so she was not that hungry. I was still hungry and ordered the turkey. It was all very delicious and the bar tender was very good. I had a couple of hurricanes that were NOLA quality.
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Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Uptown
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4.6

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa

2. Fearing's

3. Paparazzi Chophouse

4. Monarch

5. Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown Dallas

6. STK - Dallas

7. Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

8. Montage

9. The Saint Italian Steakhouse

10. Brass Ram

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