Perry’s Restaurant By Jim White Sophisticated supper club is the atmosphere you’ll find at the new Perry’s in Uptown Dallas. Restaurant fans will be pleased by the upgrade to the former Ruggieri’s space across from the Quadrangle. Perry’s is all different—from the entrance to the dining room. Perry’s features lots of paneling and cushy leather booths—so big you could comfortably take a nap between courses. Don’t worry though, the service doesn’t lag so you won’t have time. Perry’s is another high-end steak house with obligatory lobster tails, a fresh catch of the day and a chicken dish for the contrarian in the group. Proprietors Travis Henderson and Amy Bergus have put together a menu and a scene that seems to appeal to well-heeled Gen X’ers, Boomers and their folks! I think they’re on to something if Perry’s can please three generations of diners. Jumbo crab cakes—nice and golden brown crunchy on the outside—spicy garlic barbecue shrimp and crispy onion rings are appetizer highlights. A range of salads for all palates includes three standouts: Bleu cheese iceberg, Perry’s Magnum salad with toasted pecans, hearts of palm and delicious Champagne vinaigrette, and a finely crafted Caesar with house-made croutons and generous chards of Parmesan. Of course, the star of the show at Perry’s is beef. Depending on your appetite and preference you’ll find what you’re looking for here, from an 8 ounce petite prime filet to a plate topping 22 ounce Porterhouse. There’s even a tip of the hat to the chicken fried steak with Perry’s version of the Southern Fried Ribeye. All come cooked, as ordered, so if you want Medium rare it’ll be the right temperature, and if you ask for medium it won’t be well done. Everything is ala carte at Perry’s. Along with your entrée you can choose from creamed spinach, steamed broccoli, steamed asparagus, and more; along with just about every kind of potato you might want—fried, mashed, baked and au gratin. Service is smooth and accommodating. The owners did know we were there so that might have kicked up the attention a notch, but we didn’t see other diners being ignored. In fact, all around us seemed happy as could be with the surroundings and their food. The wine list is suitable for the menu selections, with big names you’ll recognize, and big prices. Wines by the glass are unimpressive, and my pet peeve again---bargain stemware that’s not suitable for the fifty, seventy-five and hundred dollars plus bottles of wine being poured into it. Hear more on this in five minutes from crystal stemware king George Riedel. Perry’s is located at 2911 Routh Street and is open for dinner only, Monday through Saturday, beginning at 4:30—that’s either a late lunch for the Gen X’ers, dinner time for the Golden Agers, or an escape from rush hour for the Boomers. Call 214-871-9991 for reservations. On the KRLD Restaurant Show Review Scale of One to Five Forks, Perry’s Rates 3 and a Half Forks. Food is 3 and a Half Forks Service is 3 and a Half Forks Atmosphere is 4 Forks Price is expensive, with entrées ranging from $16 to $31 and "market" prices on lobster and fresh seafood. Send me an Email: jwdineline@aol.com