Lounge Here

"The Marfa-inspired decor and Southern-influenced food in this spot made its reputation as a great dinner and drinks location. The shrimp and grits, pimento cheese with crispy tasso cheese, and fried chicken confit are staples on the menu, too beloved to come off. And it added brunch service that builds on those dinner favorites." - Courtney E. Smith

"Appear in-the-know to your unassuming date by taking them to Eater’s Best Bar of 2017. But take note of where to find the the dimly-lit den, or it’s easy to pass right by it. Sip expertly-mixed cocktails amongst the low lighting and chic 60’s décor, and snack on a small but stellar menu." - Lauren Coe

"This East Dallas hang has a great bar program, and eating dinner at the bar is always a good idea. Bask in the Marfa-inspired decor and order the pimento cheese with tasso ham (a crowd fave since it opened), the tuna poke salad, its unmissable shrimp and grits, the Here Burger on a gorgeous board, and splurge on the mac and cheese at least once. This spot has consistently had a great menu and excellent service for as long as it has been around." - Courtney E. Smith

"The go-to neighborhood restaurant for East Dallas has happy hour daily from 4 to 6 p.m. that includes cocktails at a reduced price. Additionally, it offers half off select bottles of wine on Wednesday nights." - Courtney E. Smith

"The go-to neighborhood restaurant for East Dallas has happy hour daily from 4 to 6 p.m. that includes cocktails at a reduced price. Additionally, it offers half off select bottles of wine on Wednesday nights." - Courtney E. Smith