Quiet Conversation Restaurants

Owner and Executive Chef, Brian Olenjack takes pride in the Texas style American cuisine carried out in his restaurant and through his name. Fresh, local ingredients and bursting flavors are the name of the game, and patrons will appreciate the special care he puts into each artful plate. Syncing with its location, mere seconds from the Cowboys stadium and the Ballpark at Arlington, Olenjack's offers an exciting environment for sports fans, offering flat screens throughout the patio, bar and private dining areas. The big game isn’t the only attention grabbing aspect of this Texas style grille!

Diners seeking excitement in flavor and fashion need look no further; Suze hosts guests in-house and also provide full service catering for cocktail parties, buffet dinners and anything in between. Regardless of party size or preferred ambiance, Suze produces excellent food and presentation. Recipes of comforting French fare from Northern and Southern France are fused with flavors from all over the world and innovatively prepared with the highest quality of local and imported ingredients. Executive chef Gilbert Garza and chef de cuisine Jeffery Hobbs strive to put quality, passion and flare into each dish, making each plate exceptional.

Striking in appearance, the Yao Fuzi main dining room is as impressive as the extensive food and beverage menu, offering guests the finest Japanese fare in a beautiful setting. Bright red walls, contrasting black and white tables, glowing purple overhead lights, and Asian-inspired art and lampshades band together in a unified, classy atmosphere. A lighted fish tank illuminates in the center of the room and flat screen televisions hang atop the full bar. The menu is composed of innovative Japanese noodle, rice, meat, poultry, soup, vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as an impressive list of special cocktails, beers, wines …

Step below the mean streets of Dallas and enter the Asian oasis that is Steel Restaurant and Lounge. The earth-toned palette of the dining space is punctuated by bright splashes of color in the wall art that seem to mimic the finely crafted sushi rolls. Steel exhibits the best of Indochine cuisine by showcasing an impressive selection of Japanese bento boxes and sushi, traditional Vietnamese family-style soups and noodles, and Mandarin-inspired dishes. You can enjoy a cocktail or choose from the awe-inspiring selection of sake, while savoring Steel’s Signature Fried Whole Fish, or maybe the Japanese Ceviche: chopped octopus, crab, …

Breathe easy and enjoy the serene setting and approachable American fare of Café Modern, located in the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. Chef Dena Peterson creates timeless comfort food with creative flare, taking pride in expressing worldly flavors with fresh ingredients determined by each season. Round tables in a round dining room create a desirable space for friends and family to gather for a relaxing and intimate meal. Syncing with the rounded theme, slightly curved floor to ceiling windows look out to calm reflecting pools, allowing guests the feeling of floating at ease, instilling an ambiance equally refreshing to …

Nestled on 11,000 acres of picturesque Texas Hill Country, Rough Creek Lodge takes the edge off of roughing it and indulges guests with excellent amenities and finer cuisine. Some visit this upscale lodge to unwind at the spa, while others flock here for the unique hunting experience; many more know the true meaning of destination dining in every dish they savor from Chef Thompson’s rustic American cuisine menu. The Grilled Rib-eye is succulent; the Pan-roasted Tasmanian Salmon is visionary; and the Brown Butter Plum Tart is downright decadent. It’s easy to see why so many are staking their claim, and …

Nicola's Ristorante Italiano is essentially the best of both Italian worlds; authentic hand-made Italian dishes, served in a dashing contemporary dining environment. Guests can choose the full bar, intimate high-backed booths, and outdoor patio and mezzanine seating options to suit their comfort. Flat screen TVs provide entertainment in the form of Italian sports and programs. Groceries are delivered twice daily to ensure Chef Marchesi has the freshest of ingredients on hand at all times, and there are no freezers in the entire restaurant. Not only are fresh pastas and pizzas hand-made in traditional shapes, but they are also baked in …

To dine at Jasper’s is to be surrounded by greatness. From the chic and contemporary décor that seduces the eye with a cool color scheme and clean lines to the savvy Gourmet Backyard Cuisine menu orchestrated by none other than Executive Chef and Partner Kent Rathbun, every component of the Jasper’s dining experience is intended to satisfy. Rathbun wields his expertise over American regional cuisine to construct dishes that both please the soul and intrigue the palate; and as an Iron Chef America winner, guests can rest assured that they’ll taste for themselves the Chef’s unique vision and flair.

Thoughtfully chic yet casual, Nonna was created as a gathering point for Highland Park dwellers to savor authentic, regional Italian fare. Local farms and ranches source much of the ingredients found on the menu, and a wood-burning stove not only warms the space, but cooks the restaurant’s famous pizzas. Speaking of pizza, the White Pizza of Little Neck Clams has garnered quite the reputation for being satisfyingly rogue. Other tasty treats include the selection of house-cured salumi, the Ravioli of Maine Lobster, and the Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana. Who are we kidding, every dish on this menu has found a …

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The Silver Fox Steakhouse offers a rich selection of American steak and seafood. Enjoy a three-course chef’s menu special. The atmosphere is rich and lively where one can hear themselves think. Of course, conversation with others is encouraged too. For those seeking a quick dine-and-dash, patrons can feel free to have any item on the menu catered to them.