Howdy. I'm looking for fine dining recs in and around Las Colinas for this weekend. As always, thanks for your help.

Not sure I would call it fine dining but The Ranch is a good choice that has really good comfort food and is real nice. Cool River also has a very nice dining area. I haven't tried it in years but The Keg used to be pretty solid and I believe is only open for dinner now. Now if you look just a little East there is a Pappas Brothers steakhouse which definitely fits the fine dining option

+1 for The Ranch.

Really good food and drinks and atmosphere.

Cool River was nice but it closed down after Covid. The Ranch is more of a bar atmosphere but it is fun. There's really not a whole lot. Maybe Pappa's Steak House down North West Highway. Or there's always 4 Seasons.

Lived in Hackberry Creek for 8 years. Lots of great chain restaurants but not a whole lot of Fine Dining.

Old Restaurant Row around NW Highway and 35E has Pappas Bros and a few other good options.

Yesterday said:

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Cool River was nice but it closed down after Covid. The Ranch is more of a bar atmosphere but it is fun. There's really not a whole lot. Maybe Pappa's Steak House down North West Highway. Or there's always 4 Seasons.

Lived in Hackberry Creek for 8 years. Lots of great chain restaurants but not a whole lot of Fine Dining.

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How did you like living in Hackberry Creek neighborhood? I have some friends moving from Chicago and that neighborhood is on their list. What is the school situation like?

I grew up in the area (went to MacArthur HS, as did my dad) - it's not "fine dining" but my favorite restaurant on that side of town is Po' Melvins - fantastic southern / Cajun cooking. I eat there whenever I'm back in town and have been going there since the 80s.

Lamberti's for Italian food.

I've enjoyed Pacific Table the few times I am over in Las Colinas. Couple of other restaurants in the same development.

murphyag said:

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Yesterday said:

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Cool River was nice but it closed down after Covid. The Ranch is more of a bar atmosphere but it is fun. There's really not a whole lot. Maybe Pappa's Steak House down North West Highway. Or there's always 4 Seasons.

Lived in Hackberry Creek for 8 years. Lots of great chain restaurants but not a whole lot of Fine Dining.

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How did you like living in Hackberry Creek neighborhood? I have some friends moving from Chicago and that neighborhood is on their list. What is the school situation like?

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We loved it. Great neighborhood for kids and golf. Super convenient to nearly everything but feels like a little slice of seclusion. Elementary school is excellent after that it's pretty blah which is why most people with kids in that neighborhood end up private or move to Coppell. Still have a lot of friends there.

Why not Benihanas?

Seriously though, its been a few years since we have been but if any cravings for Mexican food, I have never been disappointed in the food at Via Real. Check the menu, its geared a bit more traditional Mexico and also great seafood options.

http://viareal.com/menus/dinner

Hugo's.

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Hugo's.

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Aries said:

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Hugo's.

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This is the correct answer.

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This X3. Hugo's Invitados is incredible. Just don't expect Tex-Mex - it is more upscale authentic Mexican cuisine.

Sooooo good.

There is a Whiskey Cake on 635 just E of Beltline. It's always reliable for a good meal. I also second the Four Seasons for fine dining.

Disappointed in this group.

The Lodge

I did the drywall at the McDonald's there.

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I did the drywall at the McDonald's there.

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They actually were building that McDonalds about the time that movie came out. Was interning a few blocks from there at the time.

Lambertis for Italian
Fortune House for Chinese/dumplings

Yesterday said:

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murphyag said:

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Yesterday said:

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Cool River was nice but it closed down after Covid. The Ranch is more of a bar atmosphere but it is fun. There's really not a whole lot. Maybe Pappa's Steak House down North West Highway. Or there's always 4 Seasons.

Lived in Hackberry Creek for 8 years. Lots of great chain restaurants but not a whole lot of Fine Dining.

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How did you like living in Hackberry Creek neighborhood? I have some friends moving from Chicago and that neighborhood is on their list. What is the school situation like?

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We loved it. Great neighborhood for kids and golf. Super convenient to nearly everything but feels like a little slice of seclusion. Elementary school is excellent after that it's pretty blah which is why most people with kids in that neighborhood end up private or move to Coppell. Still have a lot of friends there.

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Thanks for the information. I will share with my friends.

Mexican sugar

Whiskey Cake is pretty good

Tipicos off belt line road in Carrollton isn't too far and is some of the best Mexican I have had here that isn't Tex.mex

Carlo4 said:

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Lamberti's for Italian food.

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meh went downhill after it was bought out used to be owned by i Fratelli.

Matsui said:

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Mexican sugar

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it's ok. i mean in some ways yes it is very good but

portions are small
and i hate their lime and cilantro rice

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Whiskey Cake is pretty good

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Whiskey Cake one of my favorites in the area - the OMG 2.0 burger is amazing. Also the entree Crispy Chicken and Spinach salad with pecans is really great as well. the Local Board appetizer is always interesting and great.

So much whiskey you can't believe it, cool atmosphere, all fresh made in house farm to table.

Red Pear Luke said:

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+1 for The Ranch.

Really good food and drinks and atmosphere.

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THIS

+1 for The Ranch

One other really good option a little further south by Four Seasons Las Colinas is


Via Real - not really mexican it's more southwest flair

La Cima Club at Williams Square

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Saxsoon said:

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Whiskey Cake is pretty good

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Whiskey Cake one of my favorites in the area - the OMG 2.0 burger is amazing. Also the entree Crispy Chicken and Spinach salad with pecans is really great as well. the Local Board appetizer is always interesting and great.

So much whiskey you can't believe it, cool atmosphere, all fresh made in house farm to table.

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Had a braised rib with parpadelle pasta that was incredible.

I've yet to have anyone we took there not love it.

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La Cima Club at Williams Square

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I'm like 90% sure you have to be a member to go thereI actually looked into before posting here.

But I've been to a wedding up there. It was fun and a good view!

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Old Restaurant Row around NW Highway and 35E has Pappas Bros and a few other good options.

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Just FYI: OLD restaurant row was Stemmons and Walnut Hill with the entrances on Composite for the most part. There was Bennigans, Chilis, Old San Fran Steak House, (the one where they cut off ties; don't recall name), and at one time or another TGI Fridays, and an Alamo Cafe. I'm probably leaving out at least one or two more and a few came and went, depending on the era. Oh, and Dave and Busters joined in around the early '90s or so.

There was also a "gentlemens" club over there somewhere. Maybe still there.

murphyag said:

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Yesterday said:

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Cool River was nice but it closed down after Covid. The Ranch is more of a bar atmosphere but it is fun. There's really not a whole lot. Maybe Pappa's Steak House down North West Highway. Or there's always 4 Seasons.

Lived in Hackberry Creek for 8 years. Lots of great chain restaurants but not a whole lot of Fine Dining.

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How did you like living in Hackberry Creek neighborhood? I have some friends moving from Chicago and that neighborhood is on their list. What is the school situation like?

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The houses there used to have awful foundation issues if I recall, I imagine most all have had piers by now, but would give me pause before buying.