Dallas is always heavily saturated with new culinary dishes, but rarely does something truly unique come along. Tei An achieves uniqueness by focusing almost exclusively on Japanese buckwheat noodles, or soba. The relaxing, zen environment compels you to begin with sake and appetizers, such as pickled fresh bonito and slices of pressed mullet roe. Entrées feature soba noodles that are made fresh and served either hot or cold with a myriad of accompaniments and sauces.
Herb Story's Navy service based off the Gulf Coast left him craving delicious seafood that he found unmatched on moving to Dallas. This led to the opening of S&D with his wife, Mary Kay, that has been serving mouth-watering seafood since 1976. The restaurant is a good bet for anyone exploring the McKinney Avenue scene. With an underlying maritime decor, the place is often crowded but aims to take good care of its generation-spanning patrons. The energetic and knowledgeable service keeps things moving. The menu specializes in fresh raw oysters, gumbo, broiled or fried snapper filet, flounder and New Orleans barbeque shrimp. Aside from the scrumptious coastal fare exclusively sourced from the Gulf, complete your meal with a special dessert. Bread pudding with whiskey sauce, anyone?
A classic steak and seafood house with beautiful architecture, Cafe Pacific looks like it should be in Boston. Located in historic Highland Park Village, you'll find elegant dining in a picturesque, upscale shopping village. It's a splendid place for special occasions or business dinners. Lobster is a specialty here, but so are a variety of steak dishes. Daily seafood specials are always a worthwhile detour from the norm.
TJ's Fresh Seafood Market serves fresh and delicious seafood. Owner Jon Alexis makes sure that customers get only the best service and value for their money. Established in 1989, TJ's is especially known for its fresh seafood dishes and fine dining experience. The menu features delectable starters and flavorful entrees, expertly prepared by the talented chefs. Besides stopping by for a gourmet meal or a glass of wine, TJ's also provides fresh produce and seafood to a discerning clientele. They have an online ordering system for the convenience of customers. Dishes to try on the menu include the soba noodle salad, lobster roll and TJ's shrimp cocktail. For additional details, visit the website.
If you are looking to blow a bundle on the finest seafood money can buy, The Oceanaire is the place to go. From the more common dishes like the Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper and Live Maine Lobsters, to the truly exotic Whole Dover Sole and Sea of Cortez 1 Bluefin Tuna, this upscale restaurant has it all. With a menu like this, you cannot help but leave satisfied. Nothing but the freshest of ingredients go into the making of your meal, so when they say that the tuna they are serving you today may have been swimming the day before, they're not kidding!