One-of-a-kind food items can be found in some of Dallas, Texas' coolest restaurants.
With interiors ranging from French country to modern and cuisines that range from American to Mediterranean, there is no shortage of restaurants in Dallas with one-of-a-kind interiors and menu items you may not have seen before. Appetizers that are served on wood scraps, crackers that are larger than most plates and tomato lollipops are just a few examples of what awaits you and your guests at some of Dallas' coolest restaurants. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Rise n1
Located in Inwood Village in Dallas, Texas, the Rise n1 is unique because every item in the restaurant is for sale. From napkins, to light fixtures, to the tables, for the right price, you can own it. Specializing in souffles, Rise n1 offers savory souffles, which are made with items like ham and Gruyere, creamed spinach, goat cheese, smoked salmon, blue cheese and truffle-infused wild mushroom. Sweet souffles are also available with ingredients like chocolate, Grand Marnier, raspberry, bread pudding, and apricot. With a variety of French cuisine items on their menu, Rise n1 has a unique concept in a casual setting.
Tillman's Roadhouse
If you seek a restaurant with an interior design unlike any other restaurant, visit Tillman's Roadhouse. With dark, earthy colors as a backdrop, the interior is infused with pops of color like an extra-long turquoise, suede sofa and bright orange acrylic art attached to a wall made of disks that are cut from tree bark. A mixture of rustic, eclectic, modern and traditional decor, Tillman's Roadhouse serves unusual dishes such as truffle popcorn and warm peanuts, venison frito pie, goat cheese tater tots and a dessert that consists of a stack of peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies and ice cream that is covered in a mound of chocolate, known as the peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie tower. Appetizers are served atop a scrap piece of wood.
Cowboy Chow
Located on Commerce Street in Dallas, the Cowboy Chow restaurant features a number of beef dishes that are braised in beer, tequila, jalapeno juice, red wine, bourbon and a variety of other non-alcoholic liquids. Order the Navajo bread and you will receive what looks like a giant cracker that is larger than most people's head. The Navajo bread is presented standing in the upright position atop a stained scrap piece of wood. With a rustic decor, cowboy boots are used in a variety of ways to accent the decor. For an appetizer that you are not likely to see at any other restaurant, order the fried green tomato lollipops.
Local
Located in the artsy area of Deep Ellum on Elm Street in Dallas in the former Boyd Motel, the Local is a standout because of its modern furniture and art pieces. The original hotel entrance remains, which is a unique architectural detail. Each guest is welcomed with a small bowl of warm spiced nuts and a petite soup amuse. The owner, Tracy Miller, is also the chef. With a modern decor, Local has a warm and inviting ambience.
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