Super Bowl Sunday Guide

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From the archives: January 06, 2009

There is a reason to cheer at any of the following places we've selected for you to hang during the 2009 Super Bowl--whether you're a football fan or not.

On this page:Where to Watch the Game, Where to Avoid the Game.

Where to Watch the Game

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ten Sports Grill
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    1302 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202 (map)

    Head downtown for the big game and popular menu bites.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Christie's Sports Bar
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    2811 McKinney Ave 22, Dallas, TX 75204 (map)

    Quench your thirst with an overflow of beer options and get a great view of the game with the multitude of televisions and big screens.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Frankie's Sports Bar And Grill - Dallas
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    3227 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204 (map)

    A great bar for a huge Super Bowl crowd and a gluttonous appetite. Men--stick around after the game to mingle with girls pretending to care about the game.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mc Kinney Avenue Tavern
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    2822 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 (map)

    This sports bar is an Uptown favorite--grab some grub, watch your team on the big screen and take in a little people watching.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Texan Station
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    1501 Gaylord Trl, Grapevine, TX 76051 (map)

    It's called Texan because the screen is 52 inches and the floor plan is wide open spaces; enjoy some room to breathe with a close up view of the Super Bowl action within the Gaylord Texan Hotel.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Louie's
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    1839 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 (map)

    If the pizza is more important of a victory than the game then head to this Henderson Avenue favorite--where the game-viewing is good, but is secondary to the pies.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Boardroom
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    2990 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75219 (map)

    If you'd like a sophisticated Super Bowl experience then head to this martini lounge/sports bar for a contemporary American menu and plasma screen pleasure.

  8. 8 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Fox Sports Grill
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    5741 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024 (map)

    Stay in the burbs at this contemporary sports bar with TV screens at every turn of the head and much more than beer and wings to nibble on.

Where to Avoid the Game

  1. 9 NorthPark Center
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    8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225 (map)

    Go on a shopping spree in Neiman Marcus, Carolina Herrera or Tiffany's and score some covetable goods at this recently renovated upscale shopping center.

  2. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Landmark Magnolia Pictures
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    3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 (map)

    Make a break from the football mania with a film at this hip West Village theater.

  3. 11 Paciugo
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    2113 Abrams, Dallas, TX 75214 (map)

    If you're not in the mood for cake shaped like a goal post then head to Lakewood and indulge in some cool and tasty gelato.

  4. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Chateau Wine Market and Bodega Bar
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    4514 Travis St Ste 101, Dallas, TX 75205 (map)

    Forget beer and butt slaps and sip on a fine wine with intelligent conversation in this discreet and comfortable wine store and lounge.

  5. 13 2 Star Rating: Below Average Celebrity Cafe & Bakery
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    5100 Belt Line Rd Ste 802, Dallas, TX 75254 (map)

    No pre- or post- game analysis here, just quiche and cupcakes--which get extra points for their freshness and flavor.

  6. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended hiatus spa + retreat
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    5560 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209 (map)

    Just off of Lovers Lane you can take a hiatus from the Super Bowl frenzy and rejuvenate with a massage or facial

  7. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Face Salon Spa Retreat For Men
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    3000 Blackburn St, Dallas, TX 75204 (map)

    For the man who isn't afraid to admit he doesn't like football and isn't afraid to go to the spa--try a man-icure or facial at this spa just for men.

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