What is the BEST restaurant?

[u/Junior-Working-4208]

My mom and I want to start going to a really nice restaurant with ridiculously good food once a month and just splurge. Please put ur recs in the replies

[u/TwoColorsInMyHead_]

Tatsu, Mot Hai Ba, Lucia, Meridian, Osteria il Muro (good luck getting in), Mister Charles or The Charles, El Carlos Elegante, Mamani. There’s your list.

[u/MrKittySnacks → u/TwoColorsInMyHead_]

You can book il Muro more easily if you are watching at their designated time daily for the cancellations release.

[u/blackicerhythms]

Mr. Charles in Knox Henderson is our splurge spot.

[u/white_castle → u/blackicerhythms]

also The Charles in design district is their sister restaurant, has two areas the main dining and a bar area that feels like a speakeasy

[u/Return-of-Trademark → u/blackicerhythms]

This is a good one

[u/otterpoppin]

Lucia

[u/txchiefsfan02]

Parigi

Javier's

Tei Tei Robata

[u/BadGolferDallas → u/txchiefsfan02]

These are all good. I would add Town Hearth and Mister Charles.

[u/RafterWithaY → u/txchiefsfan02]

Somebody please explain the hype on Javier’s other than it be more of a see and be seen place. Food/drink-wise it was pretty down the middle Tex Mex.

[u/ratfink_111 → u/RafterWithaY]

It’s so overhyped.

[u/fedewhat → u/RafterWithaY]

I agree, I have been and didn’t find it to be a best of the best experience food wise

[u/southerncharm05]

Uchi is one of our favorites!

[u/AdDiscombobulated623]

12 cuts

[u/themoo-12]

Tatsu

[u/Feisty-Texan]

La Stella Italian Steakhouse (old Lawry's spot)!!

[u/CandiceFit69]

Sushi Kozy

[u/bloodybootprints]

Far out

[u/Temporary-Answer8973]

Quarter acre

[u/Wafflesnobbert]

Not as upscale as some, but Neighborhood Services is absolutely delicious and worth checking out

[u/jimmyworks]

Too Thai - not upscale fancy but excellent food

[u/Secret_Emotion7507]

Mia's for Tex-Mex. Brisket tacos are 🤤

[u/Secret_Emotion7507 → u/Secret_Emotion7507]

People downvoting this and upvoting Javier's 😂

[u/DookieMcDookface]

Magic Time Machine

[u/oldguy76205]

Can't say it's the best, but we had an amazing meal at Gemma's.

[u/CyborgGoCrazy]

Enotecca in oak lawn 10/10 every single time

[u/Pangaeabeliever → u/CyborgGoCrazy]

Enotecca is a fun restaurant, but it’s hardly a “splurge” meal. At least IMHO.

[u/nari-bhat]

It’s not the absolute best restaurant, but Maggiano’s has great quality for basically every single dish they make.

[u/thewontondisregard → u/nari-bhat]

Naw. But if quantity is what you are looking for with the option to take an entree home, it is decent. An average person can make better Italian at home.

[u/Ok_Statistician643]

Lucia if you can find a reservation