Local Deals for Dallas

The Dallas Morning News says Simply Fondue in Fort Worth provides "a different way to enjoy your food" with "selections that will make you melt." For $45, regularly $88, Travelzoo subscribers can "experience sweet elegance" (NBCDFW) with a four-course dinner for two at the Fort Worth hot spot that earns six OpenTable Diners' Choice awards with more than four-star praise for its food, service and romantic atmosphere.

The 55th season of the Mesquite ProRodeo Series is now underway at Resistol Arena, and Travelzoo subscribers can get close to the action with this exclusive Local Deal. For $12, regularly $24, get admission to the reserved seating area at the 50-yard line for one person, or save even more and get admission for two for $20, regularly $48. Bring the whole family and get a four-pack of tickets for $38, regularly $96.

For $19, take a guided nature tour with Kayak Instruction, Inc., regularly $40. Father/daughter team Dave and Marie Holl take kayakers along the Texas Paddle Trail while pointing out bald eagles, great blue heron, coyotes and other wildlife.

Dallas's top-rated restaurant for food, decor and service on Zagat; USA Today's No. 1 hotel restaurant; TripAdvisor's No. 1 restaurant in Dallas -- the accolades for The French Room at The Adolphus hotel are nearly endless. Now, Travelzoo subscribers can dine like royalty at this "opulent" and "luxurious" restaurant (Zagat) for $110 for two people.

Trade the hustle of everyday life this summer for the tranquility of the Wichita Mountains of southwestern Oklahoma. Nestled on the edge of Lake Altus, the Quartz Mountain Resort Arts & Conference Center is offering an exclusive deal that saves 48% on current pricing for stays through September.

USA Today praises The French Room in The Adolphus Hotel, saying "there aren't enough superlatives to describe this gorgeous grande dame." Zagat agrees; the restaurant earns the survey's highest ratings in Dallas for food (28), decor (29) and service (29). With this exclusive Local Deal, two people can have what Zagat calls "a superior dining experience" for $110, regularly $190.

Watch as a traditional hibachi chef prepares your meal on a tabletop grill with this exclusive Local Deal for Geisha Steak & Sushi. For $19, two people can feast on a complete Japanese hibachi lunch at this Plano venue, regularly $40.

Zorba's Greek Cafe in Plano has been named Best Greek Restaurant by Dallas Observer for its homemade, authentic dishes. Dig into a three-course dinner for two at this family-owned BYOB for $25, regularly $52. This deal also waives the corkage fee, so bring your favorite bottle of red or white.

The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (Conde Nast Traveler Gold List; Travel + Leisure 500 World's Best Hotels) has long been hailed as one of Dallas' best dining experiences. Zagat gives this icon rare "extraordinary to perfection" ratings for food (26), service (27) and decor (28), saying it's "divine as it's always been." With this exclusive offer for $69, two people can linger over a relaxed weekend brunch at the Gayot-praised "grande dame of Dallas dining."

Travelzoo subscribers can be among the first to check out Alberto Lombardi's latest restaurant, Cafe des Artistes, located in trendy One Arts Plaza. Eater Dallas hails the "cozy Parisian bistro feel," and D Magazine highlights the Cali-Euro style menu. For $45, regularly $88, two people can sit down to a three-course dinner that includes anything on the menu.

Axiom Sushi Lounge (formerly Fin Sushi Lounge) was opened six months ago by owners of the popular Sushi Axiom restaurants, which earn an "extraordinary to perfection" (26) rating on Zagat for "creative, well-crafted" rolls. The new Axiom Sushi Lounge brings the same impressive menu and decor to the hip Ilume complex off Oak Lawn Avenue. For $35, experience this new hot spot with a dinner for two, regularly $78.

Excite your senses with $19 tickets to "Cirque Musica" with Dallas Symphony Orchestra. This concert features the best acts from Cirque du Soleil and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performing to a classical and pops soundtrack from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Sit down to a lunch for two at the famous and charming Lavendou on Preston Road in North Dallas, one of the best French restaurants in the area as selected by both D Magazine and Zagat. For just $25,  two can enjoy lunch in the restaurant's cozy dining room or on the large outdoor patio, regularly up to $61.

The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (Conde Nast Traveler Gold List; Travel + Leisure 500 World's Best Hotels), has long been hailed as one of Dallas' best fine dining experiences. Zagat gives this icon a rating of "extraordinary to perfection" (26) for food, service and decor, and the Dallas Observer cites it as the city's best local restaurant. With this exclusive deal, two people can enjoy dinner at the Gayot-praised "grande dame of Dallas dining" for $120.

Dine like royalty on a four-course feast and save more than 40% with this Travelzoo Local Deal for tickets to see the new jousting and sword-fighting show at Medieval Times in Dallas. Adult tickets are $39 (regularly $66.81 w/tax and fees) and child tickets (ages 3-12) are $29 (regularly $41.92 w/tax and fees) for subscribers. These deals can be redeemed for most shows through Jan. 13, 2013.

Sharpen your kitchen skills with this Local Deal for gourmet cooking classes that bring together Le Cordon Bleu and the television series "MasterChef," two culinary institutions. These hands-on classes, led by professional Le Cordon Bleu chef-instructors, teach vital cooking techniques and introduce students to international cuisine. For $99, regularly $198, two people get access to any of the Saturday courses.

Central 214 offers Travelzoo subscribers an exclusive dinner for two for 50% off. For $50, savor $100 worth of traditional southern fare that boasts a contemporary spin by celebrity chef Blythe Beck of "The Naughty Kitchen with Chef Blythe Beck."

With this exclusive offer, Travelzoo subscribers can indulge with a luxe massage plus upgrades at Bliss Spa at the W Dallas-Victory for $99, regularly $185. This 5,000-square-foot, 16th floor spa features signature Bliss amenities including relaxation lounges and the brownie buffet.

Set in a sleek, modern space across from the Galleria, Hibashi Teppan Grill, Sushi & Bar received an OpenTable Diners' Choice Award and is known for its entertaining hibachi cooking and lively bar. For $45, Travelzoo subscribers can sit down to a three-course hibachi dinner for two at Hibashi, regularly $94.

The Horizon Massage & Day Spa is rated 5 stars across Citysearch, Kudzu and Insider Pages. With this deal, customers can receive a 90-minute package at one of three different locations around the Dallas area. For $59, select your choice from three hour-long massage treatments, followed by an express sea mud facial, regularly $120.

Top-rated Coconut Thai Grill serves traditional cuisine in the north Dallas area, earning 4 stars from Yelp users and a 93% "like it" rating on Urbanspoon. With this deal, two people can take advantage of a $19 three-course dinner, a meal that would normally cost $43.

Make a break for the Texas coast this summer with a $99-per-night getaway. This exclusively negotiated deal at the Suites at Sunchase knocks more than 60% off regular rates and includes an overnight stay in a spacious studio suite, a $30 dining credit and a bottle of sparkling wine.

N Cuisine is new to the Lakewood neighborhood, but owners Olina and Gino Nikolini have been cooking organic Greek cuisine for nearly 15 years. Now Travelzoo subscribers can learn from those years of experience in an exclusive 2.5-hour hands-on cooking class, including four courses of food, for $42.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Aqua Medical Spa is offering Travelzoo subscribers more than $60 off any massage or facial. For $49, choose either 50-minute treatment at this upscale urban spa, regularly up to $110.

Earning "perfect scores" for its "manicured setting," grandiose facilities and luxurious treatments, The Spa at The Crescent is recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the best spas in the nation. With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can indulge with a choice of massage or facial and lunch for $89.

Next week, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra continues its annual Christmas time program, which the Dallas Morning News has called "one of the best holiday shows of its kind." For an more than 50% off, Travelzoo subscribers can secure tickets to two performances for this month's all-new holiday program.

Citysearch users give Riviera Spa in Highland Park a perfect 5-star rating for its luxe spa treatments. With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers receive three deluxe services, including the spa's new organic facial, for $79, regularly $220.

Treat yourself to an afternoon of pampering with a two-treatment spa package at Hello Gorgeous, a boutique spa at the upscale Village at Fairview, and save more than 55% on the regular price. Unwind with a customized full-body massage and a facial targeted to rejuvenate skin for $59, regularly $140.

We've negotiated a deal on a luxurious facial package at 72 Aveda salons and spas nationwide for $49 -- up to 60% off the regular price. This Travelzoo exclusive is only on sale for 72 hours.

Ol' South Pancake House is about to celebrate a half-century of being a dining icon. Fort Worth, Texas magazine calls it a "hometown institution" with pancakes worthy of a "pilgrimage," and Southern Living magazine says it serves one of the Best Breakfasts in Texas. With this exclusive Local Deal, two people can savor a meal at this acclaimed venue any day of the week for $15, regularly $32.58.

Tucked inside the newly renovated downtown Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel just blocks from Sundance Square and the Fort Worth Water Gardens, Shula's 347 Grill offers a four-course dinner for two for $55 that includes a shared appetizer, two salads, two entrees and two desserts, regularly $105.

Isabella's Italia Restaurant & Wine Bar in Frisco boasts two OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards for Notable Wine List and Italian, and Zagat calls it an "Italian showpiece." For $49, regularly $100, two receive a dinner focused on the regional specialties of Northern Italy.

The Dallas Observer says that "a passion for creative sushi is evident" when you first walk in the door at Deep Sushi, a hip Deep Ellum spot that earns a 4-star rating from Citysearch users. With this exclusive Local Deal, two people can savor a Japanese dinner for $35, regularly $76.

Selected by Allure magazine as providing the best facials in Dallas, Luxury on Lovers in Highland Park offers Travelzoo subscribers more than 50% off its advanced skincare facials.

Located on McKinney Avenue, Christies Sports Bar was called the "Cheers of Uptown" by The Dallas Observer. For $19, two people can have a three-course dinner at the neighborhood favorite, regularly $43. Grab a seat inside, with pool tables and mahogany accents, or dine alfresco on the patio. Choose from almost anything on the entire menu with the following meal:

Experience the thrill of flight from the cockpit of a Cessna 172 with this deal from Monarch Air. For $74, Travelzoo subscribers receive a discovery flight lesson including instruction in the air and on the ground, regularly $149. 

Relax and recharge with a 75-minute spa package from the Southlake location of Massage Heights. The recently opened spa is near the intersection of Southlake and White Chapel boulevards. Receive this massage plus extras for $59, normally $144.

With the holiday season in full swing, Travelzoo subscribers can treat themselves, family or friends to a luxury spa day at Bliss Spa at the W Dallas-Victory. Our Deal Experts crafted this offer with giving in mind: Starting at $129, receive $200 or $400 in any services on the spa menu and also get pool and spa amenity access, a complimentary beverage at The Living Room Bar, and validated parking.

For $49, Travelzoo subscribers can relax with a massage and facial package at Carrollton Square Salon & Spa, in historic downtown Carrollton, rated 4 stars from Yelp and SpaFinder users and 4.5 stars on Yahoo Local. This deal includes a choice of massage and a vitamin-rich pumpkin facial, regularly up to $115.

Experience an "unusual twist on Italian" at Arcodoro & Pomodoro, which serves regional Italian and Sardinian specialties that Zagat rates "very good to excellent" (21). With this exclusive Local Deal for $55, regularly $106, two people can dine on three courses in a "serene and modern" setting on Crescent Court.

Take to the skies with this unique, romantic dinner and flight tour package from Delta Charlie's Restaurant Bar and Grill, at the Dallas Executive Airport. With this exclusive Local Deal, two people can soar over the Dallas area at sunset and then savor a luxe three-course meal, regularly $225.

For $59, Travelzoo subscribers can soar over downtown Dallas and Lake Ray Hubbard during a hands-on private flying lesson from Mesquite Aviation. Save more than 50% with this Local Deal for a 60-minute introductory flight with an FAA-certified instructor, regularly $120.

Dip and dine at Simply Fondue's original location, named one of the top 75 restaurants in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure in 2008 and rated 4 stars on Urbanspoon and Yahoo. With this $39 Local Deal, reserve a table for two at this popular Lower Greenville restaurant and receive a four-course dinner that regularly costs $82. 

Horizon Massage & Day Spa earns 4- and 5-star ratings from Yelp and Citysearch users and has locations in Carrollton, Mansfield and Allen. With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can treat themselves to a four-treatment package, which includes a massage and facial, for $75, regularly $165.

For $99, get behind the wheel of an exotic sports car and live out the dream of driving a Lamborghini or Ferrari at high speeds on a closed course. This thrilling experience from Imagine Lifestyles includes three laps around an autocross course at Dallas Raceway in Crandall and regularly costs $500 per driver.

The Stoneleigh Hotel recently underwent an extensive $36 million renovation and was shortly thereafter named to the Conde Nast "Hot List," and its completely updated spa was named a "Hot Spa." Experience this luxurious space with a 50-minute massage package, access to the spa's facilities and an antioxidant champagne cocktail for $80.

The Horizon Massage & Day Spa is rated 5 stars across Citysearch, Kudzu and Insider Pages. With this deal, customers can receive a 90-minute package at one of three different locations around the Dallas area. For $59, select your choice from three hour-long massage treatments, followed by an express sea mud facial, regularly $120.

Located on McKinney Avenue in Uptown, Aqua Med Spa has been offering high-end spa treatments for 20 years. For $45, unwind with a massage at this urban retreat, regularly $95.

The Body Retreat Day Spa has been serving patrons for over a decade and is a top-rated spa on Citysearch, WaySpa and SpaFinder.  For $59, relax with a choice of four hour-long massages, followed by a full-body exfoliating Body Retreat Salt Glow scrub with a glass of wine.

Unwind with an 80-minute massage and facial package at William Edge Salon and Spa in Las Colinas for $49, regularly $100. This Aveda salon, which earns 4.5 stars on Citysearch and Yelp, was selected by Salon Today magazine as one of the fastest-growing salons in the country.