Valentine's Day is pretty much the worst day of the year to dine out. Practically every restaurant you'd normally go to is overrun with two-tops and overpriced prix-fixe menus. If you and your significant other aren't the type who yearn for steak, lobster, and molten chocolate cake by candlelight, consider opting for a more creative approach this Saturday night. Here are 14 places to have a totally low-key Valentine's Day dinner.
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14 Low-Key Valentine's Day Dining Options in Dallas
Skip the molten chocolate cake and lobster this year.
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1. Nova
1417 W Davis St
Dallas, TX 75208
Dallas, TX 75208
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2. Olivella's
3406 McFarlin Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75205
Dallas, TX 75205
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3. Royal China
6025 Royal Ln Ste 201
Dallas, TX 75230
Dallas, TX 75230
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4. Sakhuu
4801 Bryan St. #100
Dallas, TX 75204
Dallas, TX 75204
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5. S & D Oyster Company
2701 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
Dallas, TX 75204
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6. Bowlounge
167 Turtle Creek Blvd
Dallas, TX 75207
Dallas, TX 75207
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7. El Come Taco
2513 N Fitzhugh Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
Dallas, TX 75204
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8. Crushcraft Thai Street Eats
2800 Routh St Ste 150
Dallas, TX 75201
Dallas, TX 75201
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9. Jimmy's Food Store
4901 Bryan St.
Dallas, TX 75206
Dallas, TX 75206
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10. LUCK
3011 Gulden Ln Ste 112
Dallas, TX 75212
Dallas, TX 75212
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11. Ramen Hakata
3714 Belt Line Rd
Addison, TX 75001
Addison, TX 75001
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12. Truck Yard
5624 Sears St
Dallas, TX 75206
Dallas, TX 75206
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13. Zoli's NY Pizza
202 W Davis St
Dallas, TX 75208
Dallas, TX 75208
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14. Small Brewpub
408 N Bishop Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
Dallas, TX 75208
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