Salum is a nice restaurant owned and operated by Chef Abraham Salum, who has worked across the globe in France, Belgium, Mexico and the United States. The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. Its menu features appetizers that include pan seared fois gras, crab cakes with a black olive piquillo relish and garlic mussels. Entrees include grilled arctic char, Australian rack of lamb, pan seared scallops over spinach riso, grilled lobster tail, roasted duck breast and sesame fried shrimp with udon noodles. For dessert, the pastry chef creates bourbon bread pudding, chocolate caramel tarts and crème brulee. A wine list has been created to pair well with the flavors served at the restaurant, and offers choices from California to New Zealand.
Salum
4152 Cole Ave # 103
Dallas, TX 75204-8258
214-252-9604
salumrestaurant.com
Sambuca is a national restaurant chain with five locations that has its roots in Dallas, Texas. This nice restaurant first opened in 1991 and continues to serve fine cuisine while allowing diners to listen to live music every night of the week. From rock to jazz, there is something for everyone. The menu starts off by offering a variety of small plates like fried shrimp bites, bruschetta with tomatoes, lamb meatballs and chicken samosas. Salads and soups are also offered, along with a few varieties of pizzas. Entrees include crab-stuffed salmon, lobster enchiladas, hickory-smoked prime pork chop, lamb chops and blackened snapper etouffee. These meals can be enhanced with a glass of wine from an extensive list or with a specialty cocktail from the restaurant's full bar. After dinner, desserts like tiramisu and citrus tartlets are offered, along with some dessert martinis.
Sambuca
2120 McKinney
Dallas, TX 75201
214-744-0820
sambucarestaurant.com
The Old Warsaw has been around since 1948, which makes it a standout in Dallas's elegant dining scene. It has been awarded the Four Diamond Award and serves French continental cuisine. The interior offers an old world vibe that makes it popular for romantic dinners and business functions. Appetizers include smoked Norwegian salmon, goose liver paté, steak tartar, champagne oysters and escargot in garlic butter. These can be enjoyed along with a brie cheese soup or the Old Warsaw specialty salad. Featured entrees include Beef Wellington, Steak Diane, braised pheasant, roasted duckling and sautéed Chilean sea bass. For dessert, offerings include apple tarts and Bananas Foster.
The Old Warsaw
2610 maple ave
Dallas, TX 75201
214-528-0037
oldwarsaw.com