Hero by HG

LocationJust outside American Airlines Center, DallasParkingTake the DART and walkServiceOutstandingMenuNote-happy hour menus-off seasonWe had the tuna tostadas-loaded. The salad kept on going-we shared and had to get a to go container.SummaryNew fav sports bar Dallas downtown. See you there!

Hero by HG is a sports bar that benefits from nailing the first rule of real estate: location, location, location. Located right outside the American Airlines Center at PNC Plaza across from the statue of Dirk, Hero is a great place to go before and during a Dallas Mavericks or Stars Game.My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return)Atmosphere - On game day (only time I've been), the atmosphere is electric. Fans are outside the plaza, inside the restaurant, and the doors are open to welcome you in. Inside is a sports fan's paradise. There are a plethora of flat screen TVs everywhere, tons of seating (booth/table/bar), and a cool bar with a video board that wraps around it 360 degrees. 1 Star.Service - I arrived early 5:30 (game at 7:30), and while they weren't busy, they were slow. As gametime grew closer, Hero filled up and service was even slower. The staff was super nice, just slow. 1/2 Star.Food - It's a sports bar with sports bar food. We started with the Super Bowl Nachos with ground beef. The huge portion was easily sharable within my party of three. There were generous portions of everything. But in the end, it was still just nachos. I went with the chicken strips, which were very good. The strips were a big size, were hot and juicy, and came with tasty tater tots. The tots were excellent. Not greasy, crisp on the outside and piping hot on the inside. The tots were the hit of my meal. The only negative was the pricing. There's a cost to the location (and inflation). Our meal was $90 for nachos, two sandwiches, and my chicken strips. Still - I was very satisfied with my meal. 1 1/2 Stars.Will I Return? - Yes. I wouldn't return for the food, but I would return for the atmosphere and location. Hero is right next to Dirk, the AAC, and is a great place to go if you want to soak in a full game day. 1 Star.

Ok, it's a sports bar so ALL is balanced against that basis here. It's not haute cuisine, it's bar food, but certainly passable as such. So now that you've got your adjustments on level of food... here's the FUN part! This place is cavernous, screens at every angle, attentive staff, it's got to be one of the premier sports bars in the country. We watched Texas/OU there, with a much younger group of OU fans beside us "older folks," including my Swiss companion for whom THIS was a total cultural realignment, but we had a great time. Even WITH their team getting beaten, our nearest companions were gracious and the atmosphere simply maintains that feeling that, no matter, you're having great fun. It's right beside the arena where both the Dallas Mavericks play basketball and the Dallas Stars play hockey. I'm sure they have other great events there, too. If you are the type of person who finds sports bars are your thing, THIS one is NOT to be missed!

Stop by here before game. After dinner at Black Tap burgers, we stopped here for a drink and was disappointed. Everything was delivered in plastic cups, including my martini. Looking around at the food, it seemed to all be deep-fried. Dining room was large and loud, including many kids. Not sure I would come back to this one.

Hero is the perfect spot for a Sunday football outing! I went with my boyfriend to catch the game, and we had such a great time. The atmosphere was lively, with lots of energy from the crowd, but it was still easy to have a conversation.We shared the steak nachos, and they were incredible, with crispy chips, tender steak, and plenty of toppings. I also had a hibiscus margarita, which was refreshing and just the right mix of sweet and tart. The staff was super friendly and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the game.If you're looking for a fun place to watch football, enjoy good food, and sip on a tasty cocktail, Hero is definitely the spot. We'll definitely be back for more game days!

Popped in for a cocktail prior to attending the R&B Forever concert at the American Airlines Center. My choice was random as I really don't care for margaritas on the rocks. But I must say this cocktail was a treat indeed. My damage was seventeen & some change with tip my total was twenty dollars. Sports bar atmosphere, nice staff, decent looking menu with a more mature clientele.

So I don't give out many 5 stars. This is a great sports bar for many reasons. The location is prime!!!! Right by AAC. The service is pretty quick even when busy. The place is HUGE so usually no waits. The food is solid even for bar food. It's a great place to watch a game....tvs and screens all over the place. Finally, things are a bit pricey but reasonable considering all the other factors. This is our goto place for any events in the area. Tonight we saw Trans Siberian Orchestra at AAC and Hero had us on our way in no time. Will be back soon.

Great for pre concert drinks and food at AAC. Very spacious and lots of different rooms, some with games. Food tastes good and the service is fast and efficient.

Hero is a massive, impressive sports bar with an awesome setup. It's packed with huge TVs, making it a perfect spot for catching any game, and the food and drinks are top-notch. The steak nachos, in particular, were some of the best I've ever had. Being right next to the American Airlines Center, though, drink prices are sky-high, which was a bit of a shock. Our experience started great with an attentive and friendly server, but after she clocked out and we closed our tab to tip her, things took a nosedive. Our next server completely ignored us - even though she took care of the tables on either side of us, she didn't say a word or check in. Great atmosphere and food, but service really left us disappointed by the end.

Great place to have a quick bite to eat and let the kids hang before a game. Good beer selection.