Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Programs: Hilton Gold, Priority Club Blue, SPG Gold, Sofitel Gold, FB Ivory, BA Blue
Posts: 8,479
It's a pity AA don't have a flagship lounge at their base, bearing in mind you're in first, but yes, I'd recommend the large AA lounge. It has a nice atmosphere and when I've gone into the lounge using a Qantas Club card they've given me a couple of drinks vouchers. Food wise (and I might be getting this confused with another US lounge I've visited) I believe they have some pretty decent paid options (i.e. large toasted sandwiches, optionally served with soup and chips).
Oddly, the whole paid booze thing with US lounges doesn't bother me any more. A nice, quiet atmosphere and comfortable seating away from the hustle and bustle of the airport matter quite a bit (not that DFW Terminal D is a bad place to spend time).