This is a guest post by Alyssa Gardina.

Knox/Henderson are nice, but sometimes you want something a little different. Discover ten places for date nights in Dallas not in Uptown or on Knox/Henderson.

One of the great things about the many restaurants we have in Dallas is finding things that are a bit off the beaten track. And, so, as a follow-up to Josh’s article of the most romantic restaurants in Dallas, I’d like to put forth a list of date night destinations with a different perspective, with some locations that will make your date (him, her, whatever) say “wow.”

1. Lucia
If you’ve got the time to plan ahead, and you’re really looking to impress that certain someone, Lucia is the place to go. A newbie to the growing Bishop Arts District dining scene (no comments about the neighborhood’s safety here, thanks), Lucia’s wine list, authentic Italian menu selections and amazing service have pushed it to the top of the date night list for many Dallas foodies. Caveat: they’re already booked for June, so if you’re looking to head there sometime soon, you’re better off heading to the bar or hoping for a cancellation. The wait, though, is totally worth it.

Learn about nine more Dallas date restaurants.