Southern Comfort: Chicken-Fried Steak

Updated: October 14, 2008

Don't get in a debate over chicken fried steak with a steel-toed cowboy or a sweaty cook. No one ever wins these disputes, anyway; it's just a matter of taste. So don't balk, Dallas serves up plenty of fried options for everyone to find their favorite.

5 to Try

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tillman's Roadhouse
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    324 West 7th St, Dallas, TX 75208 (map)

    Chicken fried hanger steak piled with bacon braised green beans and charred poblano gravy follows warm peanuts and flavored popcorn at this eclectic Bishop Art's district.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lucky's Cafe
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    3531 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219 (map)

    The breading rises to the occasion at this diner style restaurant; the chicken fried steak batter and cream gravy garners applause from the long line of regulars.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bubba's Cooks Country
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    6617 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas, TX 75205 (map)

    If you Segwey over from the SMU frat house or drive your 18 wheeler in from I-35 you'll love the buttered rolls and chicken friend steak of this neighborhood joint. Two small to medium steaks are fried, battered and served with your choice of down-home sides items.

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Ozona Grill & Bar
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    4615 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 (map)

    One of the most popular chicken fried steaks can be savored on one of the most popular patios in Dallas. Hand battered to order, doused in gravy and served with Texas toast and fries?this plate of grease is worth the guilt.

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average All Good Cafe
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    2934 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226 (map)

    Texas tried and true this poster plastered dive reigns in the suits and saddle types for the relaxed vibe, entertainment and the chicken fried steak. Tenderized tenderloin and a crisp thin batter are a harmonious duo with their mound of garlic mashed potatoes.

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