Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Near Southside

Fantastic experience overall. Food was exquisite, thoughtful and well composed. Truly couldn’t have asked for a better meal. Drink selection didn’t feel as up to par as the food menu. Basic options. Bathroom is up an entire flight of winding stairs which is fine, but be cautious in heels. They were out of toilet paper, so that felt overlooked. Bar with live music ramped up toward the end of our dinner but wasn’t overly loud and soundly lively as we were exiting.

Wonderful restaurant and we had a fantastic experience! The food was absolutely delicious, with a perfect blend of flavors that left me wanting more. The staff was incredibly accommodating, ensuring that all our needs were met with a smile. Their customer service was top-notch—friendly and attentive without being intrusive. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a wonderful meal in a welcoming atmosphere!

Thank you for making this evening an amazing one for us. When I initially booked my reservation I didn’t know if we had to reserve a table upstairs as it wasn’t an option for me. We showed up and thought we were going to be seated upstairs, but was informed at the front desk that we had patio seating. I was somewhat disappointed. As we sat in the bar area dispirited, we were approached by the manager. I believe he was. Long story short, he went above and beyond to ensure that we had upstairs seating and it all turned out to be an unforgettable experience for us. Thank you kind sir! Your work did not go unnoticed. Sorry I didn’t catch your name, but we really appreciate what you did. We will always dine here again whenever we are back in Dallas. I’ll remember to reserve my table upstairs next time. 😊

The cuisine is a delicious blend of Southern Comfort with a Southern Louisiana flare. If you haven't had the lobster & crawfish pot pie and are a fan of seafood then this will certainly not disappoint! The bar always does a fine job crafting our beverages and the service has always been warm and friendly. Do yourself a favor and grab the biscuit and pimiento cheese appetizers. While the bread that comes with the cheese may be delicious, do yourself a favor and try it on the biscuit with a tad bit of that honey for a delicious sweet & savory treat! Another plus is that this is adjacent to the base of the free parking garage elevator (on the AMC & Pinstripes side) so parking is typically not a deal breaker with making it to your reservation on time. The atmosphere is more of a business casual to special occasion type dress. If you're in your jeans and boots with a nice shirt on you're typically right on point with the rest of the crowd. Give Fixe a shot. I'm certain you won't be disappointed!

Dolce Riviera was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, and the staff was very professional, particularly the manager and waiter. The arancini antipasti was topped with fresh, seasoned arugula, doubling as appetizer and palate cleanser. For entree, I had the gnocchi with salmon; creamy and perfectly cooked, it was the real-deal of northern Italian dishes. Dolce is definitely the type of place you can take that special someone for a luxury experience. If you're looking for the next Italian fine-dining experience, Dolce is the place for you.