Best Fun Restaurants in Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Fearing's

4.8

Exceptional(6161)

Price: Very Expensive

• Southwest • Uptown

Booked 20 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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2. Nick & Sam's Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(9234)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 132 times today

Situated minutes from Downtown, Nick & Sam’s is a contemporary steakhouse featuring selections of prime meats as well as American and Australian Kobe and a variety of seafood. We offer a mostly American wine list of over 400 labels plus an international selection, with 20 wines by the glass.USA Today says “well-done”, ZAGAT “very good to excellent” and a 2008 recipient of the Five Diamond Star Award.

3. Town Hearth

4.8

Exceptional(481)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Design District

Booked 74 times today

Return to simple, primal, rustic style cooking. 6,000 Sq Feet, 1500 Bottle Wine Room, Old & New World Burgundies, Bottles from the Northwest. Sincere food that is real and straight forward, fun, and relatable. Design: Refined, Modern, Masculine, Rustic Vibe, Vintage Vein, progressively retro throwback appeal.Please call the restaurant if you do not see a reservation time you are looking for. We will do our best to get you a table! 214-761-1617

4. Enoteca Italia

4.8

Exceptional(817)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn

Booked 12 times today

Located on the corner of Welborn and Cedar Springs, our wine bar and shareable menu along with outstanding service create a local hot spot for you, your friends, and family. Our Chef has taken old world Italian dishes and created a contemporary twist. Wood fired pizzas, homemade pastas, and authentic recipes are what set us apart. Our specialty drinks are delicious and hand crafted to order. Fun fact, Enoteca translates to wine bar, we offer exclusive red and white Italian, French, and California wines. We anticipate, you will find love at Enoteca Italia!

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5. LOCAL PUBLIC EATERY - Henderson

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4.8

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Greenville

Booked 22 times today

LOCAL Public Eatery brings family & friends [new & old] together over our favorite things: local craft beer, wine & cocktails, elevated food that comforts the soul, sports & fun vibes. At the heart of everything we do is warmth, passion & care and we love creating unexpectedly memorable experiences for our people & for our neighbours. Laidback, fun vibes are our jam & our creative culinary culture has few boundaries when it comes to flavours – our chefs flex vibrant poké bowls just as well as they flip juicy, hand-pressed burgers. It’s ever evolving by season & by new inspirations, but you can count on our menu to always be tightly curated with cool riffs on familiar favourites & OG classics.

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6. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Uptown Dallas

4.8

Exceptional(291)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Uptown

Booked 9 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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7. Paparazzi Chophouse

4.5

Awesome(73)

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.

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8. Medium Rare- Dallas

4.4

Awesome(98)

Price: Moderate

• French American • East Dallas

Booked 24 times today

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique $30.95 prix fixe dinner dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Our Brunch on weekends can't be topped. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.

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9. Simply Fondue - Dallas

4.3

Awesome(1470)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Greenville Avenue

Booked 5 times today

At Simply Fondue, we are committed to bringing you simply the best fondue dining experience found anywhere. We guarantee a relaxed and casual dining atmosphere that moves along at a leisurely pace. We use only the finest ingredients and make all of our sauces, batters, and dressings from scratch daily. Enjoy a selection from our extensive wine list or choose a flight of locally crafted beers!!!Simply Fondue represents casual fun dining at its finest. Whether you are looking for a fun night out with family or friends, a simple romantic date night, or a dining experience that is both relaxing and memorable, we"ve got you covered.Every Night. Every Occasion. Make it a Simply Fondue night.

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10. State & Allen Kitchen + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(524)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Uptown

Booked 6 times today

State & Allen Kitchen+Bar is one of those Dallas neighborhood establishments that is as real and as effortlessly fun as the people who frequent it. A place for a quick cocktail, or impeccably prepared food accompanied by a selection from an impressive wine list. We are your living room away from home, where you can hang out on our patio and enjoy good drinks, catch a sports game on the big screen—and above all, have a great time with old friends while making new ones.

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Fearing's

2. Nick & Sam's Steakhouse

3. Town Hearth

4. Enoteca Italia

5. LOCAL PUBLIC EATERY - Henderson

6. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Uptown Dallas

7. Paparazzi Chophouse

8. Medium Rare- Dallas

9. Simply Fondue - Dallas

10. State & Allen Kitchen + Bar

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