Best Casual Restaurants in The Colony

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1. Quartino-Grandscape

4.7

Exceptional(733)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Colony

Booked 63 times today

Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar is a lively, authentic Italian neighborhood restaurant, pizzeria and wine bar open daily for lunch and dinner with brunch on the weekends. Quartino features a menu of Italian small plates that focus on regional specialties made in-house with the highest respect for Italian culinary traditions. Offering a wide variety of artisanal salumi, cheeses, Neapolitan style pizza, pasta, Acquerello risotto, and seafood, served alongside an extensive, wine list and Italian cocktails. Good for large parties and groups. Beautiful spaces available for private dining and events.

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2. Thirsty Lion - The Colony, TX

4.6

Exceptional(511)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • The Colony

Booked 18 times today

Offering gastropub fare and from-scratch cooking with a culinary commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, the food is both craveable and bold. At the bar, a wide range of local craft beers are available, an option for every palate and plate. Craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, while wines come in 25 varieties. Enjoy your lunch, dinner, daily happy hour or weekend brunch craft brew while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

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3. North Italia - Plano

4.6

Exceptional(3075)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Plano

Booked 109 times today

Everyone has a favorite dish at North. Every day, our Chefs start from scratch to create handmade pizza and pasta using only the best ingredients to craft inspired dishes from the garden, farm, and sea. North defines the standards for handcrafted Italian. Our menu offers a great selection of antipasti (daily soup, charcuterie, bruschetta), salads full of seasonal ingredients, and a main entrée menu driven by both traditional Italian cuisine and lighter fresh fish dishes. North is a great neighborhood spot for family and friends to meet and share a handcrafted experience. From the food to the service, at North every detail matters.

4. III Forks Dallas

4.9

Exceptional(3966)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Frisco

Booked 34 times today

Chris Vogeli, Launa Wilkerson and the staff at III Forks are delighted to invite you to join them for the finest Prime Steak and Fresh Seafood. Compliment your meal with a selection from our extensive wine cellar, with over 400 selections.

5. Moxies - Plano

4.2

Awesome(562)

Price: Expensive

• American • Plano

Booked 10 times today

Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxies has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston and Miami. We are excited for you to experience everything Moxies has to offer! Moxie's Plano is located on Parkwood Blvd, just off the Dallas North Tollway, and right around the corner from Granite Park. Moxie’s is the perfect place to unwind after a day of shopping! Whether you spend the day at The Shops at Legacy, Preston Creek Shopping Centre or The Boardwalk at Granite Park, we will be waiting for you! Join us in our lounge for a handcrafted cocktail, a pint of beer, or share a bottle of wine amongst friends. Join us for Happy Hour where you can enjoy some affordable share plates like Tableside Fresh Smashed Guacamole, Lettuce Wraps and Potstickers. We’re excited to serve you casual lunches and upscale dinners!

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6. Fogo de Chao - Plano

4.4

Awesome(2608)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Plano

Booked 168 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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7. True Food Kitchen - Plano

4.6

Exceptional(2255)

Price: Moderate

• American • Plano

Booked 47 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Plano for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in Plano at Legacy West, off of Windrose Avenue, next to Tecovas and M.A.C. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

8. The Apron

4.7

Exceptional(82)

Price: Expensive

• American • Frisco

Booked 19 times today

Named after the grass fringe that frames the green on a golf course, The Apron Kitchen + Bar, will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and will offer a casual atmosphere for diners to enjoy pastries, sandwiches, ice cream and everything in between.Located at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa

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9. Craftway Kitchen - Frisco

4.9

Exceptional(899)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Frisco

Booked 44 times today

CraftWay Kitchen features great food with a weekend brunch and a full bar with premium cocktails. Our team is full of passion and dedicated to delivering the perfect experience. We are "Your Home Away From Home"

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10. Mi Dia From Scratch - Plano

4.7

Exceptional(1581)

Price: Moderate

• Traditional Mexican • Plano

Booked 35 times today

At Mi Dia From Scratch, Chef Gabriel DeLeon has created a truly harmonious menu, blending traditional Mexico City recipes with modern Santa Fe and Tex Mex flavors, resulting in a fresh new twist on tried and true favorites. Let the aromas of our pecan wood grill excite your taste buds as you prepare to enjoy a skillfully crafted meal. Be sure to enjoy our patio with a delicious margarita or a hand-crafted cocktail made from hand-squeezed juices and well-integrated mixology with a selection from our extravagant tequila tower that features over one hundred of the finest one hundred percent agave tequilas. Our casual yet refined ambiance combined with attentive and knowledgeable service completes the Mi Dia experience. We invite you to take a break from your day with us, come experience a little of old Mexico with our Banana Leaf Wrapped Salmon or Duck Carnitas street tacos and experience the art of dining well.You can reserve online or call us for availability or event inquiries.

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Courtney
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Have been to this location several times. If you can sit upstairs in the 21+ area it’s way quieter. Service was good and food was pretty good too. Went on a Saturday night and had reservation- didn’t have to wait so that was a plus.
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Thirsty Lion - The Colony, TXPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• The Colony
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4.6
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Shyla DawnVIP
Houston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We loved T-bone. He was so nice and we don’t like to eat certain food ingredients and he went and checked for every ingredient. He had no attitude, no side eye, with complete understanding. He was very quick with food, drinks, giving us time and space to enjoy each course no rush, such a great attitude and demeanor. I LOVED my filet, my husband didn’t think his ribeye was as good so we do not suggest that. We had a perfect date night overall!
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III Forks DallasPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Frisco
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4.9
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Garima
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
great service for a restaurant that was super busy on a friday night right before the holidays. exceptional service and the food was amazing! tasted so fresh and delicious. staff was very attentive and great at recommendations.
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Quartino-GrandscapePrice: Moderate• Italian• The Colony
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4.7
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DannyVIP
Utah •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was really good and Sonia’s the service. We loved the pizza and the beef carpaccio. Good selection of wines as well. Looking forward to come back
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North Italia - PlanoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Plano
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4.6
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Brandi
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
We came to this restaurant based off of reviews online, so glad it did not disappoint! Our bartender Kiara and our waitress Mia were both very professional, polite and met our parties needs. The food hands down amazing and looked as if it came right off of a page from a magazine! We 100% recommend this restaurant and plan to return!
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Moxies - PlanoPrice: Expensive• American• Plano
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4.2

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55 restaurants available nearby

1. Quartino-Grandscape

2. Thirsty Lion - The Colony, TX

3. North Italia - Plano

4. III Forks Dallas

5. Moxies - Plano

6. Fogo de Chao - Plano

7. True Food Kitchen - Plano

8. The Apron

9. Craftway Kitchen - Frisco

10. Mi Dia From Scratch - Plano

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