Can't go wrong with S&D Oyster Company on McKinney. IMO best fried shrimp and raw oysters in Dallas..3 minutes from AAC.
Originally Posted by aubie79
That's where I often eat if I'm eating on the rare occasions when I eat before the game. Also Coal Vines Pizza is nearby. Meso Maya for decent Mexican. Lark on the Park is a bit more upscale and across from the Clyde Warren Park. Really pretty good. CrushCraft Thai Street Food is an inexpensive option in the Quadrangle. Decent quality and has nice outdoor seating if the weather cooperates (won't for the Wizards, but good to know for future reference).
Ocean Prime is a chain, but it's OK as chains go. I'm not a steak eater, but Capital Grill at the Cressent and Nick & Sam's are both nearby.
I'm not fond of it, but many are -- Truluck's -- is right around the corner from the Crescent
All of these are within a mile or so. If you have a more specific request, let me know. It's my part of town. If you go out another mile or so, you can find almost anything except good Indian.