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Where to Eat & Drink Alone on Valentine's Day

by Whitney Filloon Updated
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Go early or late to snag a bar stool at Gemma.
| Photo: Garrett Hall/EDFW
by Whitney Filloon Updated

Black Friday has arrived, and unfortunately many of the city's best restaurants will be totally clogged up with lovey-dovey two-tops tonight. If you're flying solo tonight, care must be taken to ensure you don't end up in the midst of a candle-lit love fest. Here are 13 solid options for eating and drinking alone tonight, whether you want to toast to your singlehood with a fine glass of wine or drown your sorrows in some barbecue. (And remember: It's always easier to snag one seat at the bar rather than two.)

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1. Adair's Saloon

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2624 Commerce St.
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 939-9900
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A big greasy burger, an icy cold can of beer and some live music sounds like an excellent way to pass Black Friday. Be sure to leave your mark in Sharpie on the wall -- "M.E. WUZ HERE V-DAY 2014", or maybe just a simple "F--- CUPID".

2. Black Swan Saloon

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2708 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 748-4949
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Gabe will make you feel special by remembering your drink, even if it's only your second time in, and there's a TV to stare at to avoid awkwardness. Pro tip: The coffee bourbon goes down dangerously smooth.

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3. The Blind Butcher

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1919 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-887-0000
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It's extremely dark in here -- all the better to hide your single sorrows, if you have any. Grab a seat at the bar and order the duck poutine, which is so damn good you won't want to share it anyway. (Be sure to call Uber or a cab if you decide to sample the 15% ABV beer, though.) The Butcher will no doubt be crowded, so go early if you hope to snag a seat.

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4. Gemma

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2323 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 370-9426
(214) 370-9426
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Gemma will definitely be full of two-tops getting cozy tonight, but if you pop in very early (or very late -- they serve till 1 a.m.) you can likely snag a seat at the long bar. Get the veal sweetbreads and a gin-and-honey 209 cocktail or a glass of wine from the tap and bask in the glory of singlehood.

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5. Jimmy's Food Store

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4901 Bryan St.
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 823-6180
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An Italian Stallion (the sandwich, silly) and a glass of red wine are just what the doctor ordered. Grab a seat at one of the small tables or go home to Netflix the night away with your cat.

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6. Lee Harvey's

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1807 Gould St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 428-1555
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Lee Harvey's busted booths and cold, cold beer make it a perfect venue for solo drinking. They also happen to make some damn fine food -- a jalapeno chicken sandwich and an order of those giant onion rings would make for worthy dinner companions indeed.

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7. Lockhart Smokehouse

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400 W Davis St.
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 944-5521
(214) 944-5521
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Remember how your ex-girlfriend always used to lecture you about your diet? Forget her. Grab a seat at the bar and load up on meat, meat, and more meat while taking in whatever sporting event happens to be on the TV.

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8. The Mansion Bar

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2821 Turtle Creek Blvd
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 559-2100
(214) 559-2100
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Yes, the dining room at The Mansion will be full of lovey-dovey couples dropping serious coin on dinner, but the oh-so-civilized bar is a great place to drink alone (as are most classy hotel bars). Feel free to treat yourself to some fresh oysters or a charcuterie plate with housemade terrine for a little solo romance.

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9. Twilite Lounge

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2640 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-2121
(214) 741-2121
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Laid-back yet classy, this slightly New Orleans-esque Deep Ellum bar serves better-than-average cocktails -- try a frozen Irish Coffee or a Pimm's Cup -- and live music means you don't have to worry about chatting anyone up. (Tonight they'll feature A Taste of Herb, an Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass tribute band that's pretty damn awesome.) No food, but swing by nearby Glazed Donut Works for late-night munchies.

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10. Whole Foods Market

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8190 Park Ln., Suite 351
Dallas, TX 75231
Whole Foods has a bar with plenty of craft beer, and since it's inside a grocery store, people probably won't be cruising for dates -- which could be a good or a bad thing. Also, you can pick up some tofu ice cream sandwiches and Toms shoes on the way out, so how's that for one-stop shopping?

11. Windmill Lounge

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5320 Maple Av
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 443-7818
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An obvious choice for solo drinking, the Windmill's bar is a perfect place to settle down with an Old Fashioned or four and have a friendly convo with some of the city's best bartenders. Then again, you could just play the most depressing songs the jukebox has to offer.

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12. Yutaka Sushi Bistro

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2633 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 969-5533
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Grab a seat at the sushi bar and watch the sushi masters in action. Warm sake is a welcome companion, and feel free to treat yourself to the most expensive shit on the menu.

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1. Adair's Saloon

2624 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75226
A big greasy burger, an icy cold can of beer and some live music sounds like an excellent way to pass Black Friday. Be sure to leave your mark in Sharpie on the wall -- "M.E. WUZ HERE V-DAY 2014", or maybe just a simple "F--- CUPID".
2624 Commerce St.
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 939-9900
Visit Website

2. Black Swan Saloon

2708 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Gabe will make you feel special by remembering your drink, even if it's only your second time in, and there's a TV to stare at to avoid awkwardness. Pro tip: The coffee bourbon goes down dangerously smooth.
2708 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 748-4949
Visit Website

3. The Blind Butcher

1919 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206
It's extremely dark in here -- all the better to hide your single sorrows, if you have any. Grab a seat at the bar and order the duck poutine, which is so damn good you won't want to share it anyway. (Be sure to call Uber or a cab if you decide to sample the 15% ABV beer, though.) The Butcher will no doubt be crowded, so go early if you hope to snag a seat.
1919 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-887-0000
Visit Website

4. Gemma

2323 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Gemma will definitely be full of two-tops getting cozy tonight, but if you pop in very early (or very late -- they serve till 1 a.m.) you can likely snag a seat at the long bar. Get the veal sweetbreads and a gin-and-honey 209 cocktail or a glass of wine from the tap and bask in the glory of singlehood.
2323 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 370-9426
Visit Website

5. Jimmy's Food Store

4901 Bryan St., Dallas, TX 75206
An Italian Stallion (the sandwich, silly) and a glass of red wine are just what the doctor ordered. Grab a seat at one of the small tables or go home to Netflix the night away with your cat.
4901 Bryan St.
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 823-6180
Visit Website

6. Lee Harvey's

1807 Gould St, Dallas, TX 75215
Lee Harvey's busted booths and cold, cold beer make it a perfect venue for solo drinking. They also happen to make some damn fine food -- a jalapeno chicken sandwich and an order of those giant onion rings would make for worthy dinner companions indeed.
1807 Gould St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 428-1555
Visit Website

7. Lockhart Smokehouse

400 W Davis St., Dallas, TX 75208
Remember how your ex-girlfriend always used to lecture you about your diet? Forget her. Grab a seat at the bar and load up on meat, meat, and more meat while taking in whatever sporting event happens to be on the TV.
400 W Davis St.
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 944-5521
Visit Website

8. The Mansion Bar

2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219
Yes, the dining room at The Mansion will be full of lovey-dovey couples dropping serious coin on dinner, but the oh-so-civilized bar is a great place to drink alone (as are most classy hotel bars). Feel free to treat yourself to some fresh oysters or a charcuterie plate with housemade terrine for a little solo romance.
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 559-2100
Visit Website

9. Twilite Lounge

2640 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226
Laid-back yet classy, this slightly New Orleans-esque Deep Ellum bar serves better-than-average cocktails -- try a frozen Irish Coffee or a Pimm's Cup -- and live music means you don't have to worry about chatting anyone up. (Tonight they'll feature A Taste of Herb, an Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass tribute band that's pretty damn awesome.) No food, but swing by nearby Glazed Donut Works for late-night munchies.
2640 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-2121
Visit Website

10. Whole Foods Market

8190 Park Ln., Suite 351, Dallas, TX 75231
Whole Foods has a bar with plenty of craft beer, and since it's inside a grocery store, people probably won't be cruising for dates -- which could be a good or a bad thing. Also, you can pick up some tofu ice cream sandwiches and Toms shoes on the way out, so how's that for one-stop shopping?
8190 Park Ln., Suite 351
Dallas, TX 75231

11. Windmill Lounge

5320 Maple Av, Dallas, TX 75235
An obvious choice for solo drinking, the Windmill's bar is a perfect place to settle down with an Old Fashioned or four and have a friendly convo with some of the city's best bartenders. Then again, you could just play the most depressing songs the jukebox has to offer.
5320 Maple Av
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 443-7818
Visit Website

12. Yutaka Sushi Bistro

2633 Mckinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Grab a seat at the sushi bar and watch the sushi masters in action. Warm sake is a welcome companion, and feel free to treat yourself to the most expensive shit on the menu.
2633 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 969-5533
Visit Website

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