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    Record Grill

    4.2 (104 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Divey
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    Menu Hamburger Cheeseburger Bacion Cheeseburger Grilled Chicken Sandwich Grilled Cheese
    DJ S.

    Well the food was good and the service was too. Quick and fast hot food made to order. Good breakfast spot for sure. There was low traffic in the mornings. Parking can be a concern but doable. The vibe was chill and quiet like a Sunday morning.

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    Shane N.

    Great food! Amazing service! Hidden gem in Downtown Dallas. Diner vibes. Cook said nothing frozen all fresh.

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    CeCee S.

    Hole in the wall near the JFK memorial across from El Centro. If you blink you will miss it. They have the same menu they've had for decades. Reasonable prices CASH ONLY. It's narrow with maybe 3 tables and lunch bar with about 6 or so seats. 1 cook and 1 cashier. Good food and good people. Been going here for 20 years. For a quick 5.00 breakfast sandwich or hotcakes or burger or patty melt....this is my spot. The food and the people are consistent. You know what you're getting each time you pop in.

    Record Grill

    Breakfast was wonderful and good value 2 egas, Toast, hashbrown, and Meat, bacon, sausage or ham.

    It's been remodeled!
    Guy H.

    Five count em,one,2,3,4,5 Stars! Guy, you ask, how can an ancient, small past its prime, downtown breakfast,lunch spot earn 5 Stars? Easy, it's an Awesome Vintage Classic! Let me insert an aside here to help those that are new to Dallas and may not understand. We tear old stuff down here. Just that simple. If this little place was anywhere except here it would have been gone decades ago. The piece of real estate by itself is too small to do anything else with and it's attached to a building that's going anywhere so...it remains for now. I have no idea how old the Record Grill is. It sits off Record street next to the Dallas county Records building. There were two Dallas County Records building employees picking up and eating in, when I was there. This particular corner of Dallas just steps from where JFK was assassinated has remained busy throughout the years. Ive driven by here hundreds of times and told myself, you need to go eat there before its gone. Well, today I did and it was a doozie! Counter with about 8 stools,grill in front of it and about 5 small table behind. Thats it. 3 emplyees, one on the grill,one taking orders and working the fryer and one rotating from the back. When I took a stool directly behind the grill and started looking around,the guys cheeseburger next to me caught my eye. Easy decision. When in doubt order the cheeseburger right. Safe bet since the grill in front of me had a couple cooking and they looked great. My hamburger was above average but ,what made this experience great was the cross section of Americana that I experienced inside this tiny diner. The service was great,my fellow diners engaging and the Old School feel of the place priceless. There are only a handfull of these types of places left in all of north Texas. If you want to see it, I recommend you get by before its gone..just Go!

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    Kenyetta C.

    This place is great and super affordable! We'd just landed and needed something to eat. We walked in this diner and sat at the counter. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We came back the next day and the waiter remembered our orders! It's pretty small but clean. The menu was pretty standard and straight forward. The food was tasty. This is downtown so there is street parking and I think it was a garage near. Looking for a quick bite that's not expensive, this place is it! They have carry out available also.

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    Chelsea O.

    I'm kind of obsessed with this place now. Total hole in the wall, all cash spot. They have a simple and well priced menu. It's no frills. The staff works hard. I had the chicken tenders with two sides - YUM. It was perfect for a cold day. The mashed potatoes were to die for. And the chicken wasn't like overly fried, I appreciate that. Will be making this my go to lunch spot.

    2 hotcakes  , 2 eggs ,  2 bacon
    Michelle W.

    Record Grill has been a staple in Downtown Dallas for decades! This is literally the smallest dive that packs the biggest punch . They have a huge variety from breakfast to lunch to snacks. Their hotcakes are fluffy and delightful and you simply must have some coffee. **** They accept CASH ONLY**** 2 hotcakes, 2 eggs , 2 meat- $9.60 Breakfast special- $7.00 Side of grits- $2.50 Coffee- $1.75 Lemon pound cake- $3.00 TOTAL- $26.65

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    Friendly staff. Excellent diner breakfast. Small street side grill. Omelet with spicy salsa was awesome!

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    The enchilada is spicy but not horrible and A+ the burgers are the old timey ones and the customer service is amazing! Will be coming back!

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    You have to pay for parking. They also need to update their hours of operation to include holidays

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    This place is a gem! Friendly people and the food is delicious! It's located in the middle of downtown and accessible by walking.

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    Service and food. They see me coming and have my order on the grill before I open the door.

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    Food was great with perfect proportions! The service was great and staff were friendly!

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    Culinary Dropout

    Culinary Dropout

    4.1(408 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    •$$
    Full bar
    Happy hour specials

    We stopped by this spot on a rainy Sunday after going to DSO. The food was absolutely delicious and…read moreservice was immaculate! My husband and I started off by splitting the Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket which were good but I wouldn't order again. It just didn't seem to be anything over the top special so I would rather order something else as an app. My husband ordered the fried chicken and I got the Crispy Chicken Katsu. Both were delicious and I would definitely recommend trying both! The Katsu came with a spicy mayo that made the sandwich perfect! The fried chicken is massive so definitely share that or go home with left overs. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

    I rarely leave reviews but I think constructive criticism is necessary. The inattentiveness of the…read morestaff was the worst I may have ever seen. After waters were delivered, our drink order wasn't taken for at least 15-20 minutes after getting there. We placed our drink order and then waited, and waited, and waited for our first round of drinks to come. At one point I made the joke that I should be on my second drink by now(this turned into a joke about how I should be on my third). When the drinks finally came, everyone but mine was delivered, the waitress said that she was running back up to grab mine. She came back with my drink 10 minutes later. At this point we just placed our orders for food and I decided to place my next drink order at this point to help with the wait time. The waitress came back with the appetizer and I actually placed another drink order as well before my second drink came because I wanted to stay ahead of the game. 2nd and 3rd drinks actually came at a reasonable time and I started feeling like the night was turning around. Spoiler Alert: It wasn't. Entrees were delivered and surprise surprise, the food that was ordered with mine was delivered but mine was not. Waited for another long period of time and then my food was delivered. Was an apology of any sort ever given, no. Our waitress came to check back on the table very sparingly to the point we were waiting to place a dessert order so long we decided to take it to go. Ordered the monkey bread, got back to eat it and all the dough was raw. $200 bill between food and drinks for my wife and I and an appetizer for the table(there were others and other bills as well), still tipped 20% but there I would never recommend this restaurant for the service or the food. Great atmosphere great views. Service doesn't match the vibe.

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    Kenny's Wood Fired Grill - Half of a Cobb salad

    Kenny's Wood Fired Grill

    4.6(3.9k reviews)
    12.0 mi
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    Wow, I see it has been 12 years since my original review even though we have been to Kenny's many…read moretimes during the past 12 years. It remains one of our favorite restaurants. The food is consistently excellent. We went for dinner on a Saturday night (reservations are highly recommended). The wife had the chicken as a main entree. It was outstanding. The chicken was smoky, tender, and moist. It has a bevy of vegetables that are cooked perfectly. It comes with a side and she got the baked potato with everything. She loved everything about this entree. For me, it was an easy decision. I LOVE their wedge salad and started with that. The price has gone up a bit but it remains outstanding. For some reason, the waiter gave me a small but it was fine. The small in 2026 is $7.99 and the regular size is now $11.99. For my entree, I ordered from the appetizer menu and got the crab cake. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the crab cake. It has to be the best in Dallas. It is one half pound of pure crab meat, no filler. The price has gone up to $26.99 so it is not cheap, but it is outstanding quality. The cake was perfectly cooked and the crab was sweet. It comes with three dips but to me, I want to taste the crab so I did not use them. The kid had the old fashioned fries and devoured them. Our server, Mark, was attentive and efficient. Service was excellent as usual. Overall, this is one of the best restaurants in Dallas and IMO the best in the line of Kenny's restaurants. I cannot wait to return.

    We visited this wonderful restaurant while we were in Dallas. The website showed a 30-45 minute…read morewait, but my husband went inside to check, and we ended up being seated within about 15 minutes! I really loved the ambiance. There were people celebrating birthdays, couples enjoying date nights, and others watching the games, so it had a really fun and welcoming atmosphere. Our server was so kind. I could tell she was tired, but she was still absolutely wonderful and took great care of us. The restaurant manager was also very welcoming, checked on us several times, and genuinely wanted to make sure we were enjoying our visit. We were SO indecisive when it came to choosing our meals . We started with drinks, which were really good, and I loved the cool, puffy bread they bring to the table! My husband and I ordered the crab cake and tenderloin appetizers. The crab cake was okay, but it wasn't super flavorful to me. The tenderloin appetizer, though, was AMAZING! We also had dessert, and between the bread, drinks, appetizers, and dessert, we were completely full and never even made it to an entrée. Overall, this was such a cool restaurant and a great experience. They also have outdoor seating, which was a nice option. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in Dallas!

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    Claremont

    4.4(64 reviews)
    6.1 mi•Bluffview, North Dallas

    Reminiscent of the Neighborhood Services location on Preston & Royal, which was also coincidentally…read moreby a Central Market. Restaurant isn't huge by any means, which I actually prefer. Features a compact bar with only 2 screens, which again is preferential versus something loaded to the gills with cheap TCL displays. Menu is simple and direct, with all of what you might expect from an upscale neighborhood bar & grill. The tuna tartare is excellent, but it's more of a dip almost than a traditional imagining. It has jalapeno, heaps of cilantro, and muddled avocado to tie it all together. Very fresh and pleasant. Pastrami sliders were also tasty, but I would venture to say they are a little too bready for an appetizer, but nicely done otherwise. My go to entree is of course either the hanger steak or filet with fries and semi traditional bistro sauce, can't go wrong there. I have only seen 2 deserts on the menu, but there might be some special appearances from time to time. The do not miss item there is the Basque cheesecake. Which is basically a cheese forwards cheesecake without a crust, and somewhat reduced sugar content versus it's American cousins. Very good, and served with a berry coulis. The only trespass I experienced was with the wine list. It's overall somewhat expensive for what's listed, and on my last visit two bottles I had ordered were out of stock. That being said there are good picks here from Premier Cru Chablis to Faust Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Came back for happy hour again. Drinks are still pretty good and got the cheeseburger this time too…read morewhich definitely filled us up. Normally not much of a fries person but I could not stop eating these.

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