Originally Posted by lili-dui
This IS Dallas, right? See that other thread of cities FTers never wanted to see again.
Okay, how about Sonny Bryant's [sic] BBQ in the old town area near the infamous Book Depository? Semi-historic, American, and Texan. On the other hand, there's probably one near the airport.
Yes, there is. In Las Colinas (Irving) in the Tom Thumb shopping center at MacArthur and Northgate. But if you really want to experience Sonny Bryan's the original (slightly seedy) location at Harry Hines Blvd. and Inwood is much more authentic.
The OP said they're staying at an Omni near the airport. That's presumably the Omni Mandalay in Las Colinas. Cool River Cafe in the same general area is pretty good. Kind of a see-and-be-seen spot but the food (Southwestern-inspired) is not bad and is quite representative of Dallas cuisine (Dallas is a see-and-be-seen type of city).