While you are sure to find more than your fare share of steak houses in Dallas, the fine dining scene here is far more complex than just beef. Dallas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and this has contributed to a huge growth in the local restaurant industry. Let’s take a look at a few of the rising stars of the Dallas Metroplex dining community.

One of the best examples of how the Dallas culinary community has grown is Aurora. Who would have thought that Dallas, Texas would play host to one of the most respected French restaurants in the country? When you have a meal at Aurora, you not only get a meal that you will remember for years to come, but you get to see how it is all prepared, thanks to the unique and entertaining design of the kitchen and the surrounding crystal walls. The whole restaurant gets to see exactly how their meal goes for an order to a finished product.

Even though Dallas has been doing everything possible to diversify their restaurant community, no visit to this wonderful city is complete without a trip to a giant steakhouse. The city of Dallas has many fine steakhouses to choose from, including nationally renowned chains like Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and many others, but most locals will agree that checking out one of the local steakhouses is the best bet. The Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse is one of the most popular destinations in the city for beef lovers. They also serve a full menu of game and hard to find items like quail. If you are looking for a unique night out on the town with a definite Dallas twist to it, check out the Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse.

Dallas is also well know for Mexican and South American cuisine, too, so if you are feeling the urge for something a bit more spicy, you will have literally dozens of spots to choose from.