The Timeless Dallas Restaurant Everyone Needs To Visit At Least Once

Since its fanfare opening in 1969 in the Arts District area, the Fairmont Dallas Hotel has been heralded as the hotel to visit when staying downtown. While new luxury hotels have entered the city scene successfully since then, the Pyramid Restaurant & Bar, located within the Fairmont, remains a beloved favorite place to dine for its famous presentations, home-grown vegetables, and unique menu combinations. Here's why you must visit at least once:

Pyramid is the longest-running AAAA/Four Diamond establishment in the city.

It is open daily for breakfast and lunch, Tuesday-Saturday for dinner, and on weekends for brunch.

Its interior features a sleek, contemporary look after its thorough renovations in 2008.

Locals regularly visit for happy hour, as do travelers and tourists.

The unique appetizers are a far cry from your typical bar food, and they're one of many reasons why Pyramid remains a happy hour favorite.

Creative cocktails that can't be found anywhere else are another top reason to visit.

The bar has no shortage of beer or wine offerings as well.

The dining room area features a contemporary vibe with palettes of earth tones and metal.

Organic wood sculptures are found throughout, and a artistic, centuries-old, crosscut tree serves as quite the conversation piece.

Breakfasts here are absolutely extraordinary.

This pastrami hash is far culinary cry from scrambled eggs and bacon.

Lunches can range from burgers to Texas cuisine favorites.

The tequila lime shrimp tacos with chipotle barbecue and fresh mango salsa are enough to attract hungry guests in droves.

The dinner entrees and ambiance are what make the restaurant legendary.

With a total seating capacity of 100, Pyramid provides an intimate feel and personalized service. There is also a private dining room and an exclusive chef's tasting room, if your pocketbook allows.

This tomahawk chop is one of the restaurant's signature dishes.

When the culinary team tells you that many of the fruits and vegetables are fresh, they really mean it!

Produce, spices, and herbs are grown and harvested on their 3,000-square-foot rooftop garden. It's all in keeping with its fresh market culinary philosophy and support for locally grown ingredients.

Chefs are known to actually go out and pick produce at the time of an order.

This colorful photo shows some of the regular bounty grown and served here.

The fresh-as-can-be produce gives the entrees and salads a locally grown flavor to be savored.

Desserts here are the grand finale, and are as spectacular as you would expect.

The s'mores offer a whimsical quandary for the diner who can't decide whether the chocolate, graham cracker, or marshmallow is the best part of this campfire classic.

Looking for more reasons to try out this timeless, upscale restaurant? The prices are actually quite reasonable for this caliber of dining. You can check out their typical menu here (specialty and seasonal options won't be listed) and see for yourself. Another reason? How about complimentary valet parking?

Find the Pyramid Restaurant & Bar at 1717 N. Akard St. in Dallas. Reservations are requested, but not required, and you can make them by calling 214-720-5249.

Have you dined at Pyramid, and if so, how was your experience? Do you have a favorite food or drink to recommend? Are there any other timeless Dallas - Fort Worth restaurants you feel are noteworthy? We'd love to hear your comments and feedback!