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1. Thirsty Lion - The Colony, TX

4.5

Awesome(566)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • The Colony

Booked 20 times today

Scratch-kitchen that features globally inspired dishes with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. At the bar, craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, with a wide range of local craft beer, and a curated selection of wines. Enjoy lunch, dinner, daily happy hour, or weekend brunch while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar, and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it’s a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

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2. Quartino-Grandscape

4.7

Exceptional(901)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Colony

Booked 24 times today

Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar is a lively, authentic Italian neighborhood restaurant, pizzeria and wine bar open daily for lunch and dinner with brunch on the weekends. Quartino features a menu of Italian small plates that focus on regional specialties made in-house with the highest respect for Italian culinary traditions. Offering a wide variety of artisanal salumi, cheeses, Neapolitan style pizza, pasta, Acquerello risotto, and seafood, served alongside an extensive, wine list and Italian cocktails. Good for large parties and groups. Beautiful spaces available for private dining and events.

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3. Seven Doors Kitchen + Cocktails

4.6

Exceptional(1362)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • The Colony

Booked 29 times today

WE’RE MORE THAN A RESTAURANT, WE’RE A DINING EXPERIENCE…Located within the Grandscape development in The Colony, Texas, Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails is an approachable modern American grill serving chef-inspired shared plates and entrées. Named for our collection of French colonial doors from The 1800s that appear throughout the restaurant, Seven Doors has created a unique and uplifting environment for our diners to enjoy our great food & cocktails all served with love and gratitude.

4. Windmills

4.7

Exceptional(866)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • The Colony

Booked 11 times today

Windmills is where global flavors and boundary-pushing music meet. Our award-winning craft brewery, Indian fusion restaurant, and world-class jazz theatre create an unforgettable experience of connection, discovery, and sound.We’re proud to host some of the most innovative artists, with live performances fueling nights of bold cuisine, craft beers brewed in-house, and cutting-edge cocktails.Planning an event? From intimate dinners to 600-person receptions, our team will help create something special — whether it's a private dinner on our mezzanine or taking over the entire venue!Please note: A 3% processing fee will be added to all electronic payments to cover rising costs and keep our menu prices competitive. Thank you for your understanding!– The Windmills Team

5. Haywire - Plano

4.8

Exceptional(6077)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Plano

Booked 145 times today

HAYWIRE offers a hearty, refined Texas cuisine made with only the freshest ingredients that Texas has to offer. From the scratch made Cinnamon Bun, Route 66 Pecan Pie in our bakery, to the locally sourced beef on display; we have what it takes to indulge your taste buds. Come enjoy one or all three full service bars located on each level! From our First Floor Whiskey Lounge, Second Floor Main Dining Bar and Third Floor Rooftop Bar you are bound to find the perfect atmosphere for your Haywire experience. We take pride in our mind blowing whiskey selection, award winning wine list, and the variety of local beers and our signature craft cocktails. It's time for you to experience our Texas hospitality on a whole new level. Join us every Friday & Saturday night from 11p-midnight for cigars & cocktails on our 3rd floor rooftop patio - no reservation required.

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6. Toulouse - Legacy West

4.7

Exceptional(2754)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Plano

Booked 26 times today

Toulouse Café and Bar recalls a Fin de Siecle Parisian Café where you are likely to bump into friends and find yourself in conversations with neighboring tables. At first glance you will notice the bustling activity that characterizes Toulouse: wait staff with wine openers and hot plates of food, people chatting and laughing, the clink of wine glasses… the atmosphere is sophisticated and good moods are contagious. We combine just the right touch of live music amongst a dining setting Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. In the tradition of all fine bistros, Toulouse has imaginative and seasonal menus that provide exactly what its patrons long for: cozy tables open to the street, mouth-watering specialties a la Française, delicious desserts made from scratch and an extensive wine list. Enjoy the tastes of France with our exciting yet comforting dishes such as our famous quiches, an expertly cooked horseradish sea bass or the best mussels in the city.

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7. Bulla Gastrobar - Plano

4.7

Exceptional(2272)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Plano

Booked 43 times today

In 2018, Florida-based Centurion Restaurant Group announced that its popular tapas restaurant, Bulla Gastrobar, has opened its first Texas location. The rapidly expanding concept is located at 6007 Legacy Dr., Suite 180 in Plano’s thriving Legacy West district.Authentic Spanish tapas featuring culturally rich ingredients and imaginative cocktails are served in a lively, social setting, complete with a beautifully appointed gather-around bar, main dining area, private dining room, and outdoor terrace.Ideal for events of any kind including intimate dinners, private luncheons, cocktail parties and more, guests will indulge in Bulla’s signature flavors, wines, and hand-craft spirits. Bulla is where you go to indulge in a celebration of good taste for brunch, lunch and dinner.

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8. North Italia - Plano

4.7

Exceptional(3257)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Plano

Booked 85 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

9. Seager & Sons

4.8

Exceptional(374)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Far North Dallas

Booked 56 times today

EXPLORE OUR UNIQUE JOURNEY AND EXPERIENCE THE ESSENCE OF SEAGER & SONS. INDULGE IN OUR DIVERSE OFFERINGS AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE 1970S INSPIRED AMBIANCE. LET OUR STORY CAPTIVATE YOU, JUST LIKE OUR COCKTAIL BAR AND VINYL RECORDS DO.UNCOVER THE UNEXPECTED SURPRISE OF OUR DELECTABLE PIZZA AND THE DELIGHTFUL TWIST OF OUR SECRET-RECIPE FRIED CHICKEN. OUR MENU IS A HARMONY OF FLAVORS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE WITH EVERY VISIT. THIS IS NOT JUST A BAR; THIS IS A DESTINATION OF ENDLESS ENJOYMENT.COME, BE A PART OF OUR EVOLVING STORY AND SAVOR EVERY MOMENT WITH US. SEAGER & SONS INVITES YOU TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL, WITH EVERY SIP, EVERY BITE, AND EVERY BEAT OF MUSIC.

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10. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille - Frisco

4.8

Exceptional(8818)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Frisco

Booked 82 times today

Located in Stonebriar Center in front of Stonebriar Mall, Perry’s is bringing our award-winning menus, iconic signatures, tableside presentations and impeccable service to Frisco. Our spacious main dining room and quaint back room can host up to a combined 223 guests, boasting a refined, yet warm and inviting atmosphere. With Perry’s open kitchen, guests can catch glimpses of chef’s creating innovations as they dine amongst our twenty-foot-high wine tower featuring over 2,700 wines from around the world.Join us for toasts in Perry’s island Bar 79, opening to our covered patio flanked with fireplaces for the perfect place to soak up warm Texas evenings with our full menu. And, let us host your most cherished moments in one of our four private dining rooms, with layouts and customized menu options to fit any occasion. So, come join us at Perry’s Frisco and see, taste and experience what Rare and Well Done® is all about.

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Kevin
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience at Haywire in Plano. Reservation and got a tent. Closed the curtains for privacy on a nice date. Server was very accommodating. Staff was very nice and helpful. Drinks were good. Myself and my date are in the military and it was the first time of us meeting together in person and live in different states after 9 months. The whole set up and how things went could not have been any better. 10/10 would go again. Thank yall so much.
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Haywire - PlanoPrice: Expensive• American• Plano
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4.8
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Linda
Dallas - Fort Worth •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was excellent and the service could not have been better.
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Quartino-GrandscapePrice: Moderate• Italian• The Colony
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4.7
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Kaleb
Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Good as always definitely a place I would recommend to go.
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Seven Doors Kitchen + CocktailsPrice: Expensive• American• The Colony
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4.6
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Roopal
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
New menu items are delicious Jasmine was amazing server, he knowledge and recommendations were on the spot. Only negative part is they charge you “Technology fee -3% on your bill”. Not sure what’s that for. We were told card fees. Didn’t appreciate that fee. But jasmine was nice enough to see if she. A take it off” from our bill. Those kind of sneaky charges makes. Your wonder who won’t check bills before paying.
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WindmillsPrice: Expensive• Global, International• The Colony
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4.7
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Joyce
1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
Great brunch menu, well priced, clean and fun atmosphere. We will definitely be back.
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Thirsty Lion - The Colony, TXPrice: Moderate• American• The Colony
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4.5

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