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Best Service of the Year: Abacus

4511 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75205 (map) 214-559-3111
Kent Rathbun’s showcase kitchen is manned by one-time Top Chef contestant Tre Wilcox, and the cuisine has matured and now offers a taste for everyone. But it is the impeccable service staff that boosts Abacus above the competition. There’s not a single “Hi, I’m Larry”-style server. Instead, your every need is met before you realize it. Water and wine glasses are topped off as if by a ghost. The pace of your meal is determined by you—no rush or unobtrusive fuss.

Best Service of the Year: Abacus