,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-96.78838,32.821587)/-96.7959401383996,32.80678711869406,11.658778441829742/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Fearing's RestaurantvsJasper???s Uptown
Both establishments are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Fearing's Restaurant is preferred by most professionals compared to Abacus. Fearing's Restaurant is ranked #2 in Dallas–Fort Worth with endorsements from 11 reviewers such as Fodor's, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
Fearing's Restaurant
Concierge
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Forbes Travel Guide
National Geographic
Where
Fodor's Show All Reviews
2121 McKinney Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, TX 75201
From $41/night
Concierge "Chef Dean Fearing has transferred his trademark Southwestern style from the Mansion on Turtle Creek to the Ritz-Carlton."
Frommer's "It's about one of the most spectacular dining experiences one can have in Big D, even if only part of that is about the food." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Gaining the attention of Food & Wine in addition to being named the Restaurant of the Year by Esquire Magazine, Fearing’s has become a fine dining staple in Dallas's Uptown area." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Smitten fans say it "doesn't get any better" than Dean Fearing's "fine-dining" venue in Uptown's Ritz-Carlton Hotel featuring his "spectacular", "sophisticated" Southwestern cooking." Full review
Gayot15.0
"Dean Fearing's big, bold Southwestern flavors sit comfortably on the menu next to chicken yakitori, mixing it all up in a dramatic coup d'etat of taste." Full review
Afar Magazine "Celebrating a special occasion during your time in Dallas? Look no further than Fearing’s." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Chef Dean Fearing’s eponymous eatery at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is inspired by his grandmothers’ love of Southern food and barbecue." Full review
National Geographic "“The food weaves through the New American lexicon (Southwestern classics, modern Asian touches) but the truest sustenance here is the scenery." Full review
Where "Chef Dean Fearing serves up noteworthy dishes such as a maple-black peppercorn-soaked buffalo tenderloin at his namesake restaurant, located in The Ritz-Carlton." Full review
Fodor's "Dallas celebrity chef Dean Fearing has been winning over new fans with his namesake restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton with three graciously designed rooms." Full review
Jasper???s Uptown Concierge Zagat
BlackBook Gayot
DK Eyewitness Forbes Travel Guide Travel + Leisure National Geographic Where Fodor's Show All Reviews
4511 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
From $40/night
Concierge "This foodie landmark opened in 1999."
Zagat "Once again ranked Most Popular in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, this Knox-Henderson Eclectic is "still tops" thanks to "superstar" chef Kent Rathbun's "sublime", "innovative" cuisine." Full review
BlackBook "Abacus is one of our best restaurants in town. With American, Mediterranean, Cajun and Southwestern food, so there are decent choices for all tastes."
Gayot16.0
"Lobster shooters served in a chili-and-coconut-spiked sake prime the palate for what's ahead at this contemporary restaurant." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Quiet and romantic, Abacus is one of the hottest restaurants in town."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"A lively young crowd gathers at Abacus, a modern space that could easily make the top restaurant designers in the country swoon." Full review
Travel + Leisure "How can you not love a restaurant that starts off a meal with a lobster shooter? Enjoy a signature cocktail at the bar before migrating to the dining room." Full review
National Geographic "“Make weekday reservations to enjoy the restaurant's poetic and surprisingly affordable nine-course tasting menu." Full review
Where "Local celebrity chef Kent Rathbun, who defeated Iron Chef Bobby Flay on The Food Network, presents a menu of “global eclectic” cuisine with an emphasis on the Pacific Rim. " Full review
Fodor's "This high-profile restaurant fits the "everything's bigger in Texas" image." Full review
