Continental in Dallas

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Atlas

408 N. Bishop Ave. Oak Cliff/South Dallas

214-983-8510

Continental, Bar Food, Best Of, DrinkHere

Atlas opened in 2021 in the Bishop Arts District with a global cocktail menu. The vibe here is come-one-come-all. Pretty aperol spritzes stand tall alongside bottles of Lone Stars on the bar. It’s a fun mix of locals, tourists and first dates. Notice a bookshelf at the back of the bar and ask yourself if anyone here is doing much reading. Not likely. The bookshelf serves as a fake door that leads to a back bar, which rotates global themes (remember, Atlas) and seats about two dozen but packs in many more. It’s open in the evenings, Friday through Sunday. Try the pho, it’s co-owner Dan Bui’s family recipe, and it's bliss. And the toasty Cuban with house-roasted pork is magnificent.

4 articles
Cafe Expresso

6135 Luther Lane Park Cities

214-361-6984

Continental, Italian, Recommended

Regulars boast about this Italian bistro, the worst-kept secret of well-heeled Dallas insiders. Some go just for carpaccio and focaccia.

2 articles
Down Under Pub & Grub

3231 Preston Rd. Frisco

972-668-0062

American, Continental, Music Venues, Bars and Clubs, Menu

Patrons of this Aussie-themed Frisco pub and grub literally hang out "down under" a humongous map-like representation of Australia, which is suspended over the main bar in the center of the pub. The pub features a full menu and loads of entertainment options including the 30 TVs for catching sporting events, several pool tables, a wall of dart boards, shuffleboard and an assortment of arcade games in a room adjacent to the bar and stage. Down Under hosts live entertainment nightly and huge crowds turn out to put back a few pints while listening to their favorite cover songs. On Friday and Saturday nights, or any time there's a big game, the place gets packed, but there's plenty of seating to be found inside or at one of the two patios.
Hannah's Off the Square

111 W. Mulberry St. Denton

940-566-1110

Continental, European, Recommended

In a northern city better known for its annual street fair than dining fare, Hannah's Off the Square is a pleasant surprise. The owners have transformed a small corner of a vintage city building into a small piece of Europe near Denton's courthouse square. The quiet atmosphere, brightly colored décor, accented with copper and set off by natural stone walls, is just part of the pleasure of dining in one of the few Denton restaurants that recommends reservations, because it's one of the few that's good enough to need them. Hannah's chefs do a masterful job of preparing gourmet fare unparalleled for many miles around. Entrée highlights are the sesame-seared tuna and steak au poivre.
Legacy Hall

7800 Windrose Ave. Plano

972-846-4255

Continental, Bars and Clubs, Best Of

Legacy Hall in Plano has it all. It’s a hub for live entertainment, bars and restaurants that seats more than 400 people, with additional standing space to hold up to 1,200. The place rocked into their grand opening with a performance by Denton-born singer-songwriter Sarah Jaffe. The outdoor portion of Legacy Hall is called the Box Garden. The name comes from the facility’s use of repurposed shipping containers. This self-proclaimed patio on steroids has an outdoor stage, games, and food and drink options. Two large cocktail bars, a wine bar, an award-winning craft brewery and about 20 eateries make for a hell-of-a-happy hour. It’s a hot spot for cover bands, sports game watch parties and trivia nights.

22 articles
St. Martin's Wine Bistro

3020 Greenville Ave. East Dallas & Lakewood

214-826-0940

French, Continental, Recommended, Best Of

Dining at St. Martin's Wine Bistro is not so much like dining on Greenville Avenue as it is dining in some kind of surreal, David Lynch-esque dream sequence. Not because they meant it to be that way. The Victorian decor is, somehow, tastefully overdone, and the lighting is so low you might wonder what's on the end of your fork, though whatever it is is probably excellent. A gregarious old pianist dedicates songs to patrons while the waitstaff magically appear when you need them and then become practically invisible. You get the feeling Isabella Rossellini might walk in at any moment with Rasputin on her arm as a date. It's just that kind of place. The French-American food is top-notch--try the grilled portabella or the pork tenderloin--and our knowledgeable waiter accommodated varying wine tastes at the table by splitting glasses of red and white. Well worth the cost, the restaurant has been in business for almost 30 years and embodies the kind of class and timelessness that Dallas' younger, hipper restaurants can only aspire to.

10 articles

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