5818 Live Oak St (btwn Skillman St. & La Vista Dr.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 39 tips and reviews
Dallas Observer: Lakewood Landing, recently anointed to Thrillst's list of 33 best dive bars in 'Merica! opens at 8 p.m. and will stay that way until 2 a.m. (No kitchen, just booze.)
Dallas Observer: Some days call for a good beer paired with good music. The Dallas Observer 2012 winner for Best Bar Music, Strangeways, will be pouring pints and spinning tunes from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Dallas Observer: Anything that emerges from his deep fryer is golden (literally), and quirky specials will keep you entertained no matter how many times you return.
Dallas Observer: Spoon offers ingredients from the ocean that are transformed into something new without becoming overwrought or noisy. It's respectful yet inventive cooking.
Dallas Observer: Don't pass up the oysters -- they sell a lot of them and they're consistently fresh. Go on and get a split of champagne and make an event out of it, or maybe a bottle?
Dallas Observer: Do your best to convince them you're not a spicy tuna roll novice and find out what's fresh. I've had amazing mackerel, uni and toro here.
Dallas Observer: Teppo gets a bonus for having the best mackerel that's ever graced my palate. If you live anywhere near East Dallas, make this your neighborhood spot.
2708 Elm St (btwn N. Crowdus St. & N. Good-Latimer Expy.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 61 tips and reviews
Dallas Observer: If you show up too late on a weekend night to this Deep Ellum haunt, you won't get in. The drinks are so good here guests don't leave.