September 25, 20196 yr Best Pizza - Zalat Best Taco - El Come Best Sandwich (and one of the coolest food experiences in town) - Jimmy’s Haven’t tried either of these, but recently named... Best New Restaurant - Kaho Other Best New Restaurant - Petra & The Beast Alice also gets honorable mention...not sure about “best” but I love that place. What else is great over there?
October 15, 20196 yr On 9/25/2019 at 6:00 PM, Landomatic said: Best Pizza - Zalat Best Taco - El Come Best Sandwich (and one of the coolest food experiences in town) - Jimmy’s Haven’t tried either of these, but recently named... Best New Restaurant - Kaho Other Best New Restaurant - Petra & The Beast Alice also gets honorable mention...not sure about “best” but I love that place. What else is great over there? Best Burger - I'm a fan of Goodfriend. I wouldn't call it the best but it's a really good burger and I like the bar and beer taps. Best Tex-Mex - EBar (fight me)
October 15, 20196 yr Author 1 hour ago, DDD Dad said: Best Burger - I'm a fan of Goodfriend. I wouldn't call it the best but it's a really good burger and I like the bar and beer taps. Best Tex-Mex - EBar (fight me) Goodfriend is East Dallas?
October 15, 20196 yr Just now, Landomatic said: Goodfriend is East Dallas? Doesn't Lochwood/Old Lake Highlands count as East Dallas? Or are you limiting to OED?
February 6, 20205 yr Need a recommendation on a place to eat on Saturday night. Having dinner with another couple who live over across from the Arboretum. We are in Bluffview. Trying to find something between the two of us, possibly down Greenville/Lower Greenville, nearer to them or in Deep Ellum. (We are completely bored with places over by us.) We've been to all the places that have been around awhile. Wondering if there are any new, can't-miss type places. I think they're planning to leave their house at 6:30 once the sitter shows up and gets her marching orders. I would *love* to go to Desert Racer but I understand it will be a shit-show starting around 6-ish.
February 7, 20205 yr Need a recommendation on a place to eat on Saturday night. Having dinner with another couple who live over across from the Arboretum. We are in Bluffview. Trying to find something between the two of us, possibly down Greenville/Lower Greenville, nearer to them or in Deep Ellum. (We are completely bored with places over by us.) We've been to all the places that have been around awhile. Wondering if there are any new, can't-miss type places. I think they're planning to leave their house at 6:30 once the sitter shows up and gets her marching orders. I would *love* to go to Desert Racer but I understand it will be a shit-show starting around 6-ish.Rapscallion?
February 7, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, DDD Dad said: Rapscallion? We've done Rapscallion a few times. I've got a call in to Urbano Cafe to see about getting reso for four at 7 on Sat night. We haven't been there in years.
February 7, 20205 yr There is that place on Haskell across from Baylor but getting a reservation is impossible. I still haven’t been.
February 7, 20205 yr We've done Rapscallion a few times. I've got a call in to Urbano Cafe to see about getting reso for four at 7 on Sat night. We haven't been there in years.A couple other thoughts. Not sure any are “can’t miss” but they are all good spots in the area. Knife ( by reputation - I still haven’t been)Hillside Tavern (by the same guys as Rapscallion and Boulevardier)The HeightsCosmos (yes Cosmos)Urbano (which you mentioned)Salum Parigi
February 7, 20205 yr Author 16 hours ago, C-Man said: Need a recommendation on a place to eat on Saturday night. Having dinner with another couple who live over across from the Arboretum. We are in Bluffview. Trying to find something between the two of us, possibly down Greenville/Lower Greenville, nearer to them or in Deep Ellum. (We are completely bored with places over by us.) We've been to all the places that have been around awhile. Wondering if there are any new, can't-miss type places. I think they're planning to leave their house at 6:30 once the sitter shows up and gets her marching orders. I would *love* to go to Desert Racer but I understand it will be a shit-show starting around 6-ish. Tell your buddy, pics of sitter.
February 7, 20205 yr Author 8 hours ago, C-Man said: We've done Rapscallion a few times. I've got a call in to Urbano Cafe to see about getting reso for four at 7 on Sat night. We haven't been there in years. Haha...Urbano was going to be my suggestion. Great minds. Don't forget it's BYOB if you go there (or at least it used to be).
February 7, 20205 yr Author 37 minutes ago, DDD Dad said: There is that place on Haskell across from Baylor but getting a reservation is impossible. I still haven’t been. What place is that? Also, @C-Man maybe you should check out Alice. We always have a great time there and have been a few times with other couples. It's asian, but not overly aggressive. Small plates type menu so everyone seems to find something they like. Fun vibe, 80's music, reasonable prices. Feels more like a cool little neighborhood place in New York than most places in Dallas. We like places that feel like we are transported out of Dallas. And, assuming your friends are a little younger (since they're getting a sitter), Alice will have a little younger vibe than Urbano. Yep...Alice definitely my vote.
February 7, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, Landomatic said: What place is that? Also, @C-Man maybe you should check out Alice. We always have a great time there and have been a few times with other couples. It's asian, but not overly aggressive. Small plates type menu so everyone seems to find something they like. Fun vibe, 80's music, reasonable prices. Feels more like a cool little neighborhood place in New York than most places in Dallas. We like places that feel like we are transported out of Dallas. And, assuming your friends are a little younger (since they're getting a sitter), Alice will have a little younger vibe than Urbano. Yep...Alice definitely my vote. Petra and the Beast. I couldn't remember the name of it when I posted. Edited February 7, 20205 yr by DDD Dad
February 7, 20205 yr Author 2 minutes ago, DDD Dad said: Petra and the Beast. I couldn't remember the name of it when I posted. Oh yeah...keep meaning to try that too.
February 7, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, Landomatic said: Haha...Urbano was going to be my suggestion. Great minds. Don't forget it's BYOB if you go there (or at least it used to be). Yeah, know all about the BYOB -- do you remember the corkage fee? I seem to remember it being a little high ($20 maybe) so that you'll do just as well buying the $35 bottle at Urbano as buying the similar bottle next door at Jimmy's. What I mean is you're probably better served going for the $30-$40 bottle at Jimmy's for the overall value. Does that make sense?
February 7, 20205 yr 18 minutes ago, strangulation! said: moi hot bai Thought about it. Never been. Not sure Asian is our play.
February 7, 20205 yr Author 1 hour ago, C-Man said: Thought about it. Never been. Not sure Asian is our play. You’re missing out if you don’t do Alice.
February 8, 20205 yr Thought about it. Never been. Not sure Asian is our play.Seriously mot hai ba is great even if it may have lost a step or two in the last few years. You definitely need to try it some time. But Cosmos surprisingly has excellent Vietnamese food (perhaps even better now). (Although I read the chef is going on paternity leave and a guest chef is going to be there for a couple months. ) http:// https://www.dallasnews.com/food/2018/07/13/dive-bar-in-dallas-is-quietly-serving-some-of-the-best-vietnamese-food-in-town/
February 10, 20205 yr We went to Urbano Cafe and it was terrific. I've never seen every plate on the table go back completely cleared of food. We sat in the super small front room and it was noisy AF and the vent-a-hood could be better in the kitchen, which is right there. Would rather sit in one of the other rooms. We picked up a couple of bottles of wine next door and paid $5/person corkage fee. Started off with caprese s'mores and risotto balls for the table. Both were very tasty. Mrs C-Man ordered the brussels sprouts side and the kobe meatballs for her "main" while I got the duck breast special. Her brussels were terrific as was the duck. Our friend got the beef tenderloin off the regular menu and her husband got the "crispy" fish on the specials menu (I want to say it was redfish but I don't think that was it). At any rate, it's a great spot and you can BYOB. Edited February 10, 20205 yr by C-Man
February 12, 20205 yr Khao Noodle Shop is still kicking ass. Pickletopia finally expanded their hours too. Is Petra & the Beast really that good? I hear a lot of good things but photos show small portions.
February 12, 20205 yr Khao Noodle Shop is still kicking ass. Pickletopia finally expanded their hours too. Is Petra & the Beast really that good? I hear a lot of good things but photos show small portions. I was gonna go there last night but it’s not open on Monday and Tuesday.
June 2, 20241 yr I'll drop this here, although Lake Highlands isn't really East Dallas. Goldie's, now where RM Bistro was, is very solid. Great bar and small but well done menu. Ambiance is really nice. Energetic front room and they've really turned the old RM Bistro patio into a nice space. Everything a few dollars more than you'd expect to pay in Lake Highlands, but still worth it.
July 16, 20241 yr On 6/1/2024 at 10:06 PM, The Original Greaser Bob said: I'll drop this here, although Lake Highlands isn't really East Dallas. Goldie's, now where RM Bistro was, is very solid. Great bar and small but well done menu. Ambiance is really nice. Energetic front room and they've really turned the old RM Bistro patio into a nice space. Everything a few dollars more than you'd expect to pay in Lake Highlands, but still worth it. good to hear. we loved RM Bistro. haven't tried Goldie's but we will soon since we're so close to it.
July 16, 20241 yr They have a house mezcal cocktail that I really like. Just smoke sweetness and salt.
July 16, 20241 yr I enjoy Vector Brewing in the same shopping center. Good pizza and very enjoyable beers. Only downside is they close early when I seem to want to get their pizza due to private parties.
July 16, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, mdmost said: I enjoy Vector Brewing in the same shopping center. Good pizza and very enjoyable beers. Only downside is they close early when I seem to want to get their pizza due to private parties. that's a good point about Vector's hours. gotta get pickup orders in early. and can't ever really go there to watch a game because they shut it down before primetime games end. Taco Joint is next to Birdie's. and the other side of Audelia has Shady's, Cedar & Vine, and Resident Taqueria. not a bad little area for food.
July 17, 20241 yr We went to Goldie's 2 weeks ago, and it was fantastic. Here Fishy Fishy (though tough to order in a public setting) was excellent. Tuna Tartar to start is always my go-to, and it was just ok. The Petrillo pizza at Vector is a great mix of flavors in my mouf. I can't seem to get away from it every time we go. The cheese pizza is nothing to sneeze at either. Just a basic chee, but its so damn good.
August 21, 20241 yr Vector has added coffee and breakfast. I don’t live close enough to stop by M-F but for those of you do it might be worth checking out. Vector Brewing expands hours, offerings with AM and lunch service
August 26, 20241 yr On 8/21/2024 at 4:43 PM, Firemans4Horn said: Vector has added coffee and breakfast. I don’t live close enough to stop by M-F but for those of you do it might be worth checking out. Vector Brewing expands hours, offerings with AM and lunch service whoa. thanks for the heads up. been a month or so since i've been to Vector. i had no idea this was coming. this is great news for LH. there's definitely been a hole in the breakfast/brunch scene since SoCo closed down in that same shopping center. Vector AM will definitely fill that gap. https://lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2024/02/09/so-long-soco/ Edited August 26, 20241 yr by Jive Turkey
September 19, 20241 yr Stopped into Goldie's again. Very excited that they are now offering specials -- the only downside to the place so far for me has been the limited menu. Branzino was excellent. They need to make sure a grilled fish is on the menu - at least for me. The server said the biggest impetus to adding the specials was that the locals/regulars had tried everything. Mentioned that menu may change slightly for the new season.
January 17Jan 17 Went to McRae’s for the first time tonight. Seemed cool. Wasn’t hungry but would go back to check out the menu. Nightcap at Goodfriend with some friends. Damn, what a great spot.
February 19Feb 19 On 1/16/2025 at 11:22 PM, Firemans4Horn said: Went to McRae’s for the first time tonight. Seemed cool. Wasn’t hungry but would go back to check out the menu. Nightcap at Goodfriend with some friends. Damn, what a great spot. Went to McRae’s for the first time last week. The finish out is great and the atmosphere is fun. The cocktails were on point. I was somewhat disappointed with the food. It seemed like every dish was over sauced and the sauces were too sweet. Personal preference of course. Next time I am going to order more carefully and request light saucing or on the side.
May 9May 9 Now that Craft Beer Cellar’s been gone for almost a year the best beer store I’ve found in East Dallas is this dumpy looking store on Greenville and Richmond. 2 blocks north of Trader Joe’s. Great selection, decent prices and has all your other goodies (THC drinks, Zyn, etc…). The owners are Nepali immigrants and really nice.
May 26May 26 Lot of stuff closing on this side of White Rock Lake. Hypnotic Donuts, which had been around for almost 13 years has closed. Hong Kong Restaurant which had been in business for over 60 years is gone. Same strip center and there is talk that the whole center is going away for a new development.
May 28May 28 On 5/26/2025 at 12:34 PM, mdmost said: Lot of stuff closing on this side of White Rock Lake. Hypnotic Donuts, which had been around for almost 13 years has closed. Hong Kong Restaurant which had been in business for over 60 years is gone. Same strip center and there is talk that the whole center is going away for a new development. RIP Barbec’s
May 28May 28 6 minutes ago, conVINCEd said: RIP Barbec’s Barbec's never recovered from the fire it had about 4 years ago. There was talk at it would be torn down and become a Popeye's or Panera Bread but that got shut down because there was no place to put in a drive-thru. So it just sits empty.
May 30May 30 might not sound like much, but Braum's is opening up a store at Walnut Hill and Audelia. https://lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2025/05/22/braums-plans-return-to-walnut-hill-and-audelia/ Andy's is always slammed so there's definitely the demand for cold treats in LH. i do love Braum's ice cream and sherbets. plus, the grocery store section is really good (and affordable). and the burgers are criminally underrated. we will visit this spot often when it's up and running.
May 30May 30 That's pretty cool. We'll grab some tubs of ice cream from Braum's off NW Hwy and 635. I'd rather not head that direction if possible. Andy's is great. You missed out on Lake Highlands Creamery that was in the shopping center along with Atomic Pie. It was really good ice cream and was doing well until the asshole landlord raised the rent. That space has now had two different tenants.
August 14Aug 14 This sounds interesting: https://lakewood.advocatemag.com/madison-king-be-home-soon/?
August 14Aug 14 6 minutes ago, C-Man said: This sounds interesting: https://lakewood.advocatemag.com/madison-king-be-home-soon/? We had dinner there last Saturday. The food was very good and the service very attentive. We will definitely be putting it into our rotation.
August 14Aug 14 I’ve been there for lunch 3 times. Might have the best bread in town. I keep asking them to start selling the focaccia for takeaway.
October 23Oct 23 And it's gone. https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/be-home-soon-closed/
October 23Oct 23 21 hours ago, mdmost said: And it's gone. https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/be-home-soon-closed/ Well, that sucks. I didn't know about this until a few weeks or a month back and never made it over.
December 12Dec 12 Casa Linda loses another one. A real shame because Maya's has really great shawarma and hummus. There's a new location in North Dallas that's doing better. Russell is a great guy so I hope that location does well. We've been going there for 8 years and will miss it. https://lakewood.advocatemag.com/mayas-garland-road-to-close/
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