Dallas Restaurants & Nightclubs

Two Ponders Restaurant & Bar-B-Que in Dallas; (c) Soul Of America

Two Podners Restaurant and BBQ
DESCRIPTION: This is a family-run restaurant in business for decades. It was started by a reverend and his “podner.” Over the years, Two Podners has been blessed to grow to a multi-restaurant chain in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The food was solid, not spectacular. This review is based on visiting the main location near Fair Park.
CUISINE: Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 11a-9p, Thu 11a-10p, Fri-Sat 11a-11p, Sun 11a-8p
ADDRESS: 1441 Robert B. Cullum Road, Dallas, TX
PARKING: on street and nearby lots
PHONE: 214-421-5387
WEBSITE: https://www.twopodners.com

Kendall Karsen’s
DESCRIPTION: Upscale Soul Food. In an odd twist, pet dogs are allowed.
CUISINE: Soul Food; specialties include Fried Catfish, Fried Ribs, Candied Yams & Chicken Tetrazinni; They know how to cook Greens.
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat11a-8p, Sun 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 3939 South Polk Street, Suite 305, Dallas, TX
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PHONE: 214-376-2171
WEBSITE: none

Pearlie’s Southern Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Traditional Soul Food
CUISINE: Soul Food
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 10a-10p
ADDRESS: 1335 Admiral Nimitz Circle, Suite NT24F in Fair Park, Dallas, TX
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PHONE: 972-591-6827
WEBSITE: none

Texas Barbecue smoking on the grill; (c) Daniel/UNSPLASH

Kendall’s Soul Food
DESCRIPTION: Small cafe
CUISINE: Traditional Soul Food, burgers & sandwiches; Tempt your taste buds with the Pepper Jack Chicken or Smoked Jerk Chicken + Sweet Potatoes; The Oxtails are iffy
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11:30a-8:30p
ADDRESS: 907 Elm Street, Dallas, TX
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PHONE: 972-591-6827
WEBSITE: none

Southside Steaks & Cakes
DESCRIPTION: Cafe with a chill vibe located near Fair Park.
CUISINE: 20 different Texas Cheesesteaks, plus Wings and Funnel Cakes; They also have Chicken & Waffles for breakfast
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10:30a-8p
ADDRESS: 3125 Al Lipscomb Way, Dallas, TX
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PHONE: 469-399-7644
WEBSITE: https://www.southsidesteaksandcakes.com

Kitchen + Kocktails
DESCRIPTION: This Bar & Grill franchise was developed by Kevin Kelley, a serial entrepreneur and former attorney. He also has franchises in Charlotte, Washington, Atlanta, and Chicago.
CUISINE: Contemporary Soul Food with a large and exciting cocktail menu
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Business Casual
RESERVATIONS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-10p, Fri 11a-11p, Sat-Sun 11a-11p
ADDRESS: 1933 Elm Street, Dallas, TX
PARKING: garage nearby
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PHONE: 469-472-5445
WEBSITE: https://kitchenkocktailsusa.com

Auntie Irene’s Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Family-owned Cafe
CUISINE: Seafood & Creole
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Thu Noon-7p, Fri 11a-7:30p, Sat-Sun Noon-7p
ADDRESS: 2802 Lagow Street, Dallas, TX
PARKING: garage nearby
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PHONE: 469-340-3301
WEBSITE: none

Family enjoying dinner at Sweet Georgia Brown, Dallas; (c) Soul Of America

Elaine’s Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Cafe; This is a family-run restaurant. They are known for serving tasty jerk chicken, red beans & rice. The rest of the menu seems uneven in taste. Maybe it was just the day we stopped in. Maybe the head chef was out sick.
CUISINE: Jamaican
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu Noon-8p, Fri-Sat Noon-10p
ADDRESS: 2717 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Dallas, TX
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 214-565-1008
WEBSITE: none

Emerald City Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub; This is a much-loved haven for Blues and Comedy in South Dallas. Show times are typically 9 pm until late. It’s also a good spot to watch night football and basketball games.
CUISINE: Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: no
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: 5p-until Mon-Fri, 6p-until Sat
ADDRESS: 2532 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Dallas, TX
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 214-421-4648
WEBSITE: none

Hardemans BBQ
DESCRIPTION: Rib joint; This is a family-run restaurant. Hardeman’s is known for their large beef, ribs, links, and chicken portions. Bring your appetite.
CUISINE: Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 10:30a-8p
ADDRESS: 2425 West Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX
PARKING: on-premises
PHONE: 214-330-2210
WEBSITE: https://hardemans-bbq.edan.io/

Sweet Georgia Brown
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; This old buffet restaurant seats 200. Their menu specialties include turkey wings, beef tips, vegetables, pork chops and meatloaf. When at the top of their game, the food is delicious. Unfortunately, food quality is erratic.
CUISINE: Soul Food & Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-10p
ADDRESS: 2840 East Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, TX
PARKING: on-premises
PHONE: 214-375-2020
WEBSITE: https://sweet-georgia-brown.foodjoyy.com/

A mouthwatering platter at Southside Steaks & Cakes

Lalibela Restaurant & Bar
DESCRIPTION: This is a family-run restaurant
CUISINE: Ethiopian; The inviting menu includes Doro Wat, Sambusa, Kitfo, Siga Wat Alicha, Shiro Wat, and a Vegetarian Combo.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun 11a-10p
ADDRESS: 9191 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX
PARKING: on-street and nearby lots
PHONE: 972-792-8442
WEBSITE: https://lalibeladallastx.com

Sankofa Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Cafe
CUISINE: Veggie/Vegan with a twist of Soul
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: no
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-8p
ADDRESS: 3333 West Camp Wisdom Road, Suite 118, Dallas, TX
PARKING: on-premises
PHONE: 972-296-0940
WEBSITE: https://www.sankofakitchen.com

Records Bar-B-Que
DESCRIPTION: Rib joint; This rib joint is popular for a late-night fix of savory smoked barbecue. The Links to go and Pecan Pie ain’t bad either.
CUISINE: Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a-3a
ADDRESS: 2325 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 214-375-8720
WEBSITE: none

The buffet line at Sankofa Kitchen; (c) Soul Of America

Brunchaholics
DESCRIPTION: New School Cafe for breakfast and lunch
CUISINE: Soul Food & Creole; For breakfast, sample their chicken & waffles, you must sample their Soul Food Burrito or Cajun Smothered Fish & Grits; If traveling by group, consider their Catfish basket.
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat 11a-8p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 208 North Hampton Road, Suite A, DeSoto, TX
PARKING: on-premises
RAPID TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 945-283-3294
WEBSITE: https://brunchaholics.com

Island Spot
DESCRIPTION: This is a family-run restaurant.
CUISINE: Jamaican; The menu includes Jerk Wings, Island Coconut Shrimp, Fried Plantains, Curry Chicken, Ackee and Saltfish, Brown Stew Chicken, Fried Chicken, Pork Chops, and Red Snapper.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p
ADDRESS: 2661 Midway Road, Carrollton, TX
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 972-447-7000
WEBSITE: https://island-spot.com

Caribbean Cuba
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; This is a family-run restaurant. The menu includes Steaks, Chicken, Seafood, Yucca Frita, Fried Plantains, and Salads.
CUISINE: Caribbean-Cuban
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p
ADDRESS: 1000 Webb Chapel Road, Carrollton, TX
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 972-418-7071
WEBSITE: http://ordercaribbeancuba.com

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