12 March 27 - april 2, 2025 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Classified | MusiC | dish | Culture | unfair Park | Contents the pool every day from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 4-11 p.m.; Fri- day/Saturday 1 p.m. – 2 a.m.) HG Sply Co. 2008 Greenville Ave. (Lower Greenville) HG Sply Co.’s large rooftop terrace is triple the size of the restaurant below, so you’ll have plenty of room to spread out and enjoy springtime Dallas nights while enjoying the skyline from afar. Happy hour starts at 3 p.m. with beer for $3 and select wines and cock- tails for $6. The rooftop food menu includes such healthy-leaning dishes as beet tartare, vegan chips and salsa and smoky carrot hummus. Wash it down with a Smash or a Double Under: a beet-infused tequila with rosemary turbinado sugar and lime. (Hours: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – midnight; Satur- day – Sunday, 10 a.m. – midnight.) Mexican Sugar 2355 Olive St. Mexican Sugar boasts the most expensive (to build) rooftop bar in Dallas. Its menu has cre- ative takes on Mexican classics that are plated just as beautifully as the restaurant it- self. Try an agave flight that shows off their li- brary of the spirit and the filet and lobster fajitas. Happy hour runs from 2-6 p.m. Mon- day through Friday with $7 select margs, fro- zen chupas, $2 wines by the glass and $2 off appetizers. (Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Satur- day, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.) The Henry 2301 N. Akard St., No. 250 Another rooftop with a partially covered ter- race for those afraid of the sun, The Henry sports a dedicated food menu for its rooftop that includes rotisserie chicken nachos and short-rib potstickers. Standout drinks in- clude the popular Thai Grapefruit Smash as well as the Pomelo & Ginger Mule (Ketel One, pomelo, fresh winter citrus blend and Fever Tree ginger beer). Oh yeah, it’s also a great brunch destination, and rumor has it that Henry validates parking at the garage next door. What’s not to love? (Hours: Sun- day – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday – Sat- urday, 8 a.m. – midnight.) HIDE 1928 Greenville Ave. HIDE was born in Deep Ellum in 2017, closed in 2020 during the pandemic and re- emerged on Lower Greenville Avenue in 2022. The rooftop here is spacious and re- laxing: a perfect spot to take in Lower Greenville. Be sure to check out happy hour (Monday – Friday, 3–6 p.m.) and get a dou- ble cheeseburger for $7. Pork belly bites are just $5 on the happy hour menu. (Hours: Monday – Thursday, 3 p.m.. – midnight; Fri- day – Sunday, 11 a.m. – midnight.) The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. (Uptown) The New Orleans-inspired Quarter Bar has multiple indoor spaces with weird and eclectic vintage furniture, but the rooftop terrace has views overlooking McKinney Avenue. Here, one can enjoy a classic and creative cocktail (or two) and sample some Southern-inspired tacos, flatbreads and burgers. Don’t miss the famous Voodoo fries, a tantalizing mishmash of jalapeno ba- con, queso, gravy and sriracha. (Hours: Mon- day – Thursday, 3 p.m. – midnight; Friday, 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Sun- day, 8 a.m. – midnight). Sky Blossom Bistro 1514 Elm St., No. 611 (Downtown) Sky Blossom is a downtown gem. It has a menu of Vietnamese fusion that can be enjoyed with a great view of the swimming pool hanging off the side of the Joule across Main Street. Honestly, the eye-level view of the pool can be comical, especially after a flight of margaritas. The spot can be hard to find on the ground level; just look for a sign and dedicated elevator next to the Campisi’s on Elm. Colorful drinks such as a blueberry mojito can be enjoyed with a bowl of short- rib pho, crispy wings or a couple of spicy tuna tacos while one stares back at the ever- present Eye sculpture below. (Hours: Monday Thursday, 11 a..m. – 10 p.m.; Friday, – Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.) Stirr 2803 Main St., No. 110 (Deep Ellum) Stirr’s Deep Ellum rooftop patio offers nice skyline views as well as an extensive and fun cocktail list. The food menu of contempo- rary American fare includes Buffalo chicken egg rolls, volcano shrimp, ahi tuna tacos and a dry-aged pork porterhouse. Sip your Punch of Passion or Femme Fraise (Grey Goose Essences, strawberry-basil syrup and lemon juice) while listening to some live music on weekend nights, or nibble at your short-rib hash during the brunch service. (Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 11 a.m. – mid- night; Thursday/Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – midnight.) Sundown at Granada 3520 Greenville Ave. (Lower Greenville) Right next door to the Granada Theater, Sundown at Granada offers a rooftop patio with wonderful sunset views. It has a good brunch, complete with discounted mimosas and bloody marys on the weekend. Or, go at night and witness all the hustle and bustle that is Lower Greenville while you nosh on some pesto Parmesan flatbread or turkey meatloaf. Follow Sundown’s Instagram ac- count for special events and live music. (Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. - midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m. – midnight; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.) Terilli’s 2815 Greenville Ave. (Lower Greenville) Walking into Terrilli’s feels like you’re in on some old Italian secret. Downstairs is dressed up in a black suit with a piano in the middle of the dining room. Upstairs is a bit more casual. Grab seats at the bar for a higher perch to take in the whole scene or grab a couch in front of a TV to watch the game with a plate of cheese Italchos, crispy handmade pizza chips topped with the fam- ily red sauce and a cheese blend. (Tuesday – Saturday, 4–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; closed Monday.) Te Deseo 2700 Olive St. (Harwood) Te Deseo has Latin American-inspired fare atop a large rooftop space with great sky- line views of Dallas. Enjoy a cigar from the cigar menu and hang out with a DJ either in the sun or in the shade of the partially covered roof. Special rooftop drinks in- clude El Jefe (Socorro Reposado, agave nectar and Aztec chocolate bitters) and Smokin Mami’ (Ilegal mezcal, pineapple juice, fresh cilantro and lime). (Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday/Saturday, 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.; closed Mon- day and Tuesday.) Upside 2950 Cityplace W. Blvd. Few would be up for debate if you stated Up- side in West Village (inside the Hilton Ho- tel) has the best view of the Dallas skyline. They serve a small, New American menu with a twist like brisket bao buns, Southwest tandoori chicken bites and creamed deviled eggs all on one page. Signature drinks are named after notable fictional characters like Mrs. Doubtfire and Ruby Rhod. (Hours: Monday – Thursday, 5-11 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m. Hank Vaughn Catbird’s rooftop patio with views. City of Ate from p11
