Rafain - Dallas - Revisit - 5 Stars

Rafain Brazilian Churascaria was well worth a second visit. It's been a year since I last visited Mr. Hamic and his staff at their renowned restaurant, and let me tell you, it was well worth the wait! Now boasting a larger salad bar, a wider variety of scrumptious meats, and a newly added desert bar (cheesecake, chocolate cake, brownies, and pies galore!!!), Rafain jumped well over the bar it had set previously. The service was once again great, and the meats were just amazing! The spicy picante top sirloin was just one of the mouthwatering additions to the Rafain menu; nevertheless, the old favorites (Filet Mingon, Picante Beef, Chicken Breast, Top Sirloin, etc.) were just as appetizing and appealing to the taste buds. My second encounter at Rafain has only left me asking for more, and it will no doubt do the same for you! Those who have yet to experience the "Churascaria," I highly recomend Rafain Brazilian Churascaria for an experience you will remember.

RAFAIN BRAZILIAN CHURASCARIA | 18010 N. Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas, 75287

FOOD [quantity]| 5 (A seemingly never ending supply of meats!)
FOOD [quality]| 5 (The addition of a desert bar was greatly enjoyed! :))
AMBIANCE| 5 (As always, Rafain's ambiance was impressive!)
SERVICE | 5 (Before you could ask for more, it was already there!)

Bengal Coast - Dallas - 4.4 Stars

As soon as you enter the great atmosphere of Bengal Coast, you'll be able to tell that your taste buds are in for a treat. Nestled in Downtown Dallas, Bengal Coast boasts a menu of Indian, Thai, Malaysian, and Indonesian delicacies that will surely make your mouth water. The food is scrumptious indeed, but the quantity of each entrée may not be enough to appease your taste buds. The quality of the appetizers, entrées, and desserts are certainly meritorious, and give Bengal Coast a taste that you will remember for a long time. Great food is accompanied by great service, which makes you feel right at home, only making the ambiance of Bengal Coast even better. After an absolutely stunning array of Bengal Coast's menu, I must say, Bengal Coast is more than worth a mention and is definitely one of the finest restaurants in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. All in all, Bengal Coast will undoubtedly satisfy the foodie in you, and will make you want to come back for more.

-Rishi

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Bengal Coast | Spice Traders
Website : Bengal Coast
Address: 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. | Suite 116 | Dallas, Texas 75219
Phone #: 214.521.8600
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Food (Quality) - 4.7 (Awesome, mouth-watering food)
Food (Quantity) - 4.0 (Good quantity)
Ambiance - 5 (Excellent ambiance)
Service - 5 (Excellent service)

Overall - 4.4 (Superb!)

Rafain - Dallas - 4.3 Stars

When you enter the nice atmosphere of Rafain Brazilian Churrascaria in Dallas, you won't be expecting what comes next. Excellent service with a smile is immediately followed by meat, and lots of it. Lamb, pork, steaks, chicken, and virtually any other meat you can think of is served to you at your seat by great waiters who never seem to run out of food! Along with fresh salads and scrumptious continental deserts, Mr. Hamic and his crew at Rafain in Dallas are sure to please any meat lover's taste buds!

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RAFAIN BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA
18010 N. Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas, 75287

Food - 4.6 (Great, scrumptious food!)
Variety - 4 (Great for the meat lover, not so much for the vegetarian.)
Ambiance - 4.5 (Nice classy dining atmosphere!)
Service - 4.5 (Great service with a smile!)

OVERALL - 4.3 * * * *

Z Grill & Tap - Flower Mound - 3.5

Who would've expected to get an amazing dinner with a live band performance when walking into the Z Grill & Tap in Flower Mound? It's true. On Saturdays, the "Z" has a LIVE band perform while you eat your scrumptious dinner. The food is great, and the service is very friendly and makes you feel right at home while there. Also, if you are a sports fan, it's a perfect place to catch up with your Mavs, Stars, Cowboys, or any other sports team, while you eat dinner. Ambiance is great, and the live band only adds to the experience. All in all, the "Z" is a great family eat out and is worth the stop.

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> Food - 3
> Service - 4
> Ambiance - 3.5

Overall Verdict - 3.5 (Good)

Carino's - Las Colinas - * * *

I must admit, Carino's in Las Colinas was pretty good. Although the service could have been better and more prompt, the ambiance and food quality were both quite satisfactory. The Italian style food was very scrumptious and filling, and the dessert was well worth a taste. Carino's in Las Colinas is definitely worth a glance when looking for a casual dine, coming in with 3 stars.

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