{"id":1720,"date":"2013-01-29T12:51:13","date_gmt":"2013-01-29T17:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2013-01-29T14:00:28","modified_gmt":"2013-01-29T19:00:28","slug":"top-5-best-date-restaurants-in-uptown-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/top-5-best-date-restaurants-in-uptown-dallas.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Best Date Restaurants in Uptown Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you ask anyone <a href=\"http:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/uptown-dallas-apartments\/\">living in Uptown<\/a> what their three favorite things are about the area, you are almost guaranteed to hear numerous comments about the dining and entertainment options that are within comfortable walking distance. Residents of any age will find countless amenities surrounding them in the neighborhood. With an almost unlimited supply of restaurants spread across Uptown, the culinary scene is among the best in all of Dallas. You can easily find restaurants serving nearly any kind of food that you can dream up craving and often times find yourself highly impressed by the quality of the chef\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<p>There are restaurants all over Uptown that are perfect for different occasions \u2013 dinner with friends, the late-night party scene, etc. \u2013 but what about date night? The general ambiance throughout the entire neighborhood provides an ideal backdrop for a nice date out on the town, although some restaurants measure up to the task a little better than others. No matter what kind of cuisine or atmosphere you and your date are into, you are bound to find the perfect gem in Uptown. Here, in no special order, are quite possibly the top five best date restaurants in Uptown Dallas (and all five are located on McKinney Ave):<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Avanti Ristorante<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.avantirestaurants.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1734\" alt=\"Avanti Ristorante\" src=\"http:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Avanti-Ristorante-300x206.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Avanti-Ristorante-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Avanti-Ristorante.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Italian restaurants have traditionally been accepted as a good location for a date. The sentiment surrounding the Italian culture is great at helping to promote a romantic evening. Avanti Ristorante does not disappoint. This cozy, yet upscale bistro will allow you and your date to chat over impressive dishes such as the Pernod steamed mussels, spinach lasagna and crab meat crusted sea bass.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Black Friar Pub<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackfriarpub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1736 alignleft\" alt=\"Black Friar Pub\" src=\"http:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Black-Friar-Pub-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Black-Friar-Pub-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Black-Friar-Pub.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Also located on McKinney Ave, the Black Friar Pub is perfect for the couple looking for a move lively and laid-back atmosphere. With indoor and outdoor seating, complete with an impressive beer garden, this restaurant dangerously walks the line between refined and fun-loving. Ornate woodwork, acquired from all over the world, is seen throughout the restaurant\u2019s interior. Munch on a chicken &amp; leek pie or chipotle-avocado burger while you and your date are sipping on a couple of cold beers available from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Cr\u00fa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruawinebar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1737\" alt=\"Cru\" src=\"http:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Cru-300x290.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Cru-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Cru.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong>For the more sophisticated date night, considering taking your partner to Cr\u00fa \u2013 possibly the best food and wine bar in Uptown. Boasting a wide selection of over 300 different wines, Cr\u00fa will also dazzle your date with their dining selection. While the fig &amp; gorgonzola bruschetta and the seared sea scallops are delicious, Cr\u00fa\u2019s real culinary specialty lies in their stone fire pizzas varieties such as roasted wild mushroom.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Baboush<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.baboushdallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1735 alignleft\" alt=\"Baboush\" src=\"http:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Baboush-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Baboush-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Baboush.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong>How can a Moroccan restaurant that has self-described \u201csexy drinks\u201d such as the Lebanese Night and Blackberry Seduction not be the perfect location for a date? With a relaxing, middle-eastern ambiance, Baboush combines amazing food with an atmosphere that will wow all of your senses. On nice evenings, there is not very much better than sitting outside, sipping a \u201csexy drink\u201d, snacking on some dolma or hummus and puffing on one of the flavorful hookahs that the restaurant has available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Perry\u2019s Steakhouse and Grille<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.perryssteakhouse.com\/locations\/dallas\/uptown\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1738\" alt=\"Perry's\" src=\"http:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Perrys-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Perrys-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Perrys.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong>If you want to thoroughly impress your date with a top of the line, fine dining experience, then Perry\u2019s Steakhouse and Grille should be at the top of your list. Not only is the restaurant classy and sophisticated, and the service top-notch, but the food is some of the most delectable in the entire city. Whether you\u2019re having one of their signature dishes such as fried asparagus or the southwest filet mignon, both you and your date\u2019s mouths and stomachs will be thanking the chefs at this fine steakhouse.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you ask anyone living in Uptown what their three favorite things are about the area, you are almost guaranteed to hear numerous comments about the dining and entertainment options [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1735,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":""},"categories":[80,39],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Living in Uptown? 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