The Green Room in Dallas is my favorite restaurant - maybe in the world. Marc is an incredible chef. That being said, I have not been there in a couple of years. So, I am reluctant to stand behind this 100%. Restaurants change. Some quicker than others.

Bob's on Lemon gets a yes vote - more for crowd than food, although the steaks are great.

I really like Via Real in Las Colinas. The oversized margaritas are awesome. Keep in mind I grew up in Las Colinas and went to Via Real when it was on Beltline at Northgate.

These are the three places I will definitely take the significant other when she visits Dallas this summer.

Of course we will go to OTB (on Copeland?) by the Ballpark in Arlington before a baseball game (tradition for me), and I will take her to the Dairy Queen near the ranch. Although I think Whataburger is probably better for burgers.

Chuy's needs to be included in any Dallas (or Austin) mexican food discussion.

Instead of Cafe Pacific, I tend toward Patrizzio's. Same owner (Jack Knox) and same shopping center (HP Village). I have not been to Plano location.

Primo's on McKinney is a scene on Tuesdays, and the food is really good. Neighbor Breadwinners is an awesome breakfast/brunch spot.

Cafe Express is a chain, but it's good if you want a healthy salad. Surprisingly I had coffee there for the first time last week, and it was horrible. My latte tasted burned.

With regards to chains and salads, I really like the Cobb Salad at Champps.

Daddy Jacks (on Greenville) has great lobster. I haven't been there in AGES, and it might not even be there anymore. Again, restaurants change too frequently.

Sam