For meat eaters wanting something more than a chain steakhouse, or anyone with a taste for inventive contemporary cuisine, Abacus, 3 miles north of downtown, delivers the beef. Start with sushi or the wildly popular lobster shooters ($22), then choose from a selection of small, seasonal plates or feast on superb steaks and substantial fish mains. The bar is excellent.
Abacus
Dallas
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