From American to Italian to modern cuisine, Dallas features 48 award-winning restaurants that make it a emerging food destination. The city boasts Michelin stars and James Beard Awards across its restaurant scene. Dallas is one to watch for adventurous eaters.
The best restaurants in Dallas
48 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.Al Biernat's North
Experience the finest in upscale dining at Al Biernat's North, Dallas' premier steak and seafood restaurant. Opened in 2017, the second location offers the same impeccable service and vibrant atmosphere as the original, featuring a menu that showcases the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Al Biernat's North is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Seafood · 5251 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA
2.Al Biernat's Restaurant
Al Biernat's is an upscale restaurant serving steak and seafood and offers a vast wine list. Al Biernat's Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Seafood · 4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
3.Bacchus Kitchen + Bar
Bacchus Kitchen + Bar features contemporary cuisine in an upscale and approachable setting. Named after the Roman god of wine, the restaurant pays tribute to the ancient Roman tradition of feasting and celebration. Bacchus Kitchen + Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Modern Cuisine · 215 E Dallas Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
4.Bar Colette
From the creators of Namo, discover Bar Colette. Immerse yourself in an exquisite array of meticulously curated cocktails, spirits, and fine dining, a collection that merges the comfort of the known with the thrill of the enigmatic. Bar Colette is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 3699 McKinney Ave #306, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
5.Barcelona Wine Bar — Dallas
Barcelona Wine Bar is a tapas bar inspired by the culture of Spain. The ever-changing menu focuses on clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean, and rustic small plate presentations. Barcelona also offers a selection of wines from Spain and South America. Barcelona Wine Bar — Dallas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tapas · 5016 Miller Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
6.Bob's Steak & Chop House - Grapevine
Bob’s Steak and Chop House specializes in big, flavorful steaks hand-selected from the top two percent of USDA prime beef with Texas-sized portions of sides. Bob's Steak & Chop House - Grapevine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1255 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051
7.CRÚ Food & Wine Bar
Crú Food and Wine Bar serves Dallas cuisine and offers a vast selection of wines, taster pairings, and wine flights. CRÚ Food & Wine Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 3699 McKinney Ave #107, Dallas, TX 75204
8.Carbone Dallas
Carbone pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants of the mid-20th century in New York, where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food was served in simultaneously elegant, comfortable, and unpretentious settings. The food nods to that same history while incorporating culinary cues from the great talents and techniques of present and future high-end Italian cuisine. Carbone Dallas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian, Italian-American · 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 395, Dallas, TX 75207
9.Catch Dallas
Catch Dallas combines the best seafood, sushi, and steak with excellent service and an energetic vibe in the heart of Uptown Dallas at Maple Terrace. Catch Dallas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cantonese, Japanese, Seafood · 3005 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
10.Dakota's Steakhouse
Dakota's Steakhouse is a fine-dining American steakhouse featuring prime steaks and fresh seafood and offers an extensive wine list. Dakota's Steakhouse is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
11.Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Dallas
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House embodies the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse, with impeccable chef-driven cuisine, an extensive award-winning wine list, and unparalleled hospitality. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Dallas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 2323 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201
12.Dolce Riviera
Dolce Riviera serves Italian cuisine and offers a vast wine selection. Dolce Riviera is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 2950 N Harwood St #115, Dallas, TX 75201
13.Fearing's Restaurant
Fearing's Restaurant is a splashy Southwestern destination with a celebrated bar in the luxe Ritz-Carlton, offering elevated American cuisine. Fearing's Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
14.Gemma
Gemma is a Napa/Californian modern bistro with French & Italian influences and an international wine list. Gemma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Californian, French, Italian · 2323 N Henderson Ave #109, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
15.Georgie
Georgie by Curtis Stone was inspired by the desire to create a restaurant that offers a world-class dining experience executed to the highest culinary standards. A restaurant rooted in tradition, Georgie is a nod to times past when concepts like community, honoring the land, and celebrating artisans mattered. Georgie is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Modern Cuisine · 4514 Travis St Suite 132, Dallas, TX 75205
16.Haywire - Dallas
Haywire serves classic American cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients and offers local beers, margaritas, and whiskeys. Haywire - Dallas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1920 McKinney Ave Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201
17.José
José is a modern Mexican eatery known for its tacos, enchiladas, rellenos, beer, and top-shelf mezcal margaritas. José is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · 4931 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
18.Knife Italian Steak
Rooted in authentic Italian tradition and designed with family-style dining in mind, Knife Italian Steak draws on global inspiration and influences to create a progressive culinary experience that begins with light and vibrant flavors and gradually evolves into more hearty and robust options. Knife Italian Steak is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038, USA
19.Knife — Dallas
The cuisine at Knife melds classic and modern steakhouse dishes featuring all-natural born and raised Texas beef, pork, and lamb in dry-aged prime cuts prepared in cast irons and custom steakhouse broilers. By: Top Chef alum John Tesar Knife — Dallas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206
20.Kuluntu Bakery
The meaning of "kuluntu" is "community" in isiXhosa. The mission of Kuluntu Bakery is to build community through baking and breaking bread. Kuluntu Bakery is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bakery · 1201 Haines Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
21.La Casita Bakeshop
La Casita Bakeshop offers a rotating menu of sweet, savory pastries and freshly baked bread. La Casita Bakeshop is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bakery · 580 W Arapaho Rd Suite 230, Richardson, TX 75080
22.Las Almas Rotas
Las Almas Rotas is a shrine to the spirits of Mexico featuring a curated selection of mezcal, raicilla, sotol, bacanora, charanda and tequila. A house-made food menu is also available. Las Almas Rotas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · 3615 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX 75226
23.Le PasSage
Inspired by a golden age of luxury train travel, Le PasSage transports dining passengers to an age of romance and exoticism. It’s a grand, multi-layered setting for the extravagant enticements promised by the Le PasSage menu. Le PasSage is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cambodian, Chinese, French, Thai, Vietnamese · 4205 Buena Vista St suite 130, Dallas, TX 75205, USA
24.Little Blue Bistro
Little Blue Bistro is an intimate bistro set inside a house in Bishop Arts. Enjoy pitch-perfect renditions of French and Italian classics — like escargots and fettuccine cacio e pepe, alongside a savvy selection of bottles from small producers Little Blue Bistro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
320 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208, USA
25.Lucia
Located in the Bishop Arts District, Lucia is a small, chef-owned Italian restaurant. The menu changes frequently and features house-cured salumi, handmade pasta, and freshly baked bread. Lucia is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 287 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
26.Mamani
Chic and sophisticated, yet warm and welcoming, Mamani features classic French cuisine that’s rooted in Paris and draws inspiration from the French and Italian Rivieras. Mamani is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French Contemporary · 2681 Howell St., #BU4, Dallas, TX, 75204, USA
27.Meridian
Meridian is a modern Brazilian restaurant located at The Village in Dallas. Under the canopy of majestic live oak trees, Meridian is where all energy comes together, and all paths converge. Enjoy outstanding modern Brazilian cuisine cooked on a live-fire hearth, including the famed 45-day dry-aged wagyu ribeye. Meridian is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
5650 Village Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75206
28.Midnight Rambler (Bar)
Creative cocktails, good-time vibes, and sonic moods await you at Midnight Rambler — a subterranean cocktail lounge beneath The Joule. The menu, crafted by award-winning 'Best Bartender' in Dallas, Gabe Sanchez, offers refreshments for adventurous palates and traditionalists alike. Midnight Rambler (Bar) is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
29.Molino Olōyō
Molino Olōyō is a pop-up that revitalizes ancient traditions in novel ways. Note: check site/social for pop-up dates and locations. Molino Olōyō is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1025 N. Stemmons Fwy Suite 600, Dallas, TX, United States, Texas
30.Monarch Restaurant
Monarch is a wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, steaks, and fresh seafood with the overall approach to preparation is light, fresh, and technique driven. Monarch Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 1401 Elm St 49th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202
31.MĀBO
Discover a new era of Yakitori Kappo in Dallas, where chef Masayuki "Masa" Otaka transforms the traditional street stall experience into a realm of upscale dining at MĀBO. Embracing the essence of Japanese culinary mastery, chef Masa elevates yakitori to new heights with his innovative techniques and dedication to authenticity. MĀBO is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
6109 Berkshire Ln b, Dallas, TX 75225, USA
32.Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Dallas
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse serves dry-aged, prime beef accompanied by succulent side dishes, decadent desserts, and an award-winning wine list with large-format selections available. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Dallas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220
33.Petra and the Beast
Petra and the Beast is a hyper-seasonal restaurant focusing on whole animal utilization, fermentation, and sustainability. Petra and the Beast is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 601 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75246
34.Purépecha
Tucked in the back room of Revolver Taco Lounge lies Purépecha, a fine dining tasting menu experience showcasing chef Regino Rojas' expression of traditional Mexican cuisine. Purépecha is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · 2701 Main St #120, Dallas, TX 75226
35.Restaurant Beatrice
Restaurant Beatrice is a Cajun/Creole restaurant offering contemporary classics and seafood boils in the heart of North Oak Cliff. Experience award-winning, heirloom recipes and scratch-made Cajun food steeped in tradition, hospitality, and the cultural magic of Louisiana. Restaurant Beatrice is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cajun, Creole · 1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
36.Revolver Taco Lounge
Revolver Taco Lounge is an award-winning Mexican taqueria offering counter-serve tacos and a chef's tasting menu. Revolver Taco Lounge is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · 2701 Main Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75226
37.Roots Southern Table
Roots Southern Table pays homage to how chef and owner Tiffany Derry grew up eating in the South. On her family’s farm, Tiffany’s grandmother always welcomed guests with food. Food is what held the family together. Roots Southern Table is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
13050 Bee St Suit 160, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
38.Sachet
Sachet is a fun and relaxed modern Mediterranean restaurant inspired by cuisine from Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Spain, Italy, and Provence. The diverse wine list showcases the entirety of the Mediterranean coast, in addition to Spanish gin & tonics. Sachet is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
4270 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
39.Sandwich Hag
Sandwich Hag is a Vietnamese restaurant with Dallas’ first Việt cà phê shop nestled in the Cedars. Sandwich Hag is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Vietnamese · 1902 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
40.Shoyo
Shoyo is an immersive omakase (chef’s choice) experience that offers two dinner seatings. Each lasting approximately 2 hours. Shoyo is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Omakase · 1916 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
41.Simply South
Step into the vibrant world of South Indian pure vegetarian cuisine at Simply South restaurant, where the rich tapestry of flavors and aromas transports you to the heart of the subcontinent. Simply South is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Indian Vegetarian, South Indian · 1001 MacArthur Park Dr, Irving, TX 75063, USA
42.Starship Bagel — Dallas
Starship Bagel is a walk-up bagel shop in the breezeway by the famous Eyeball in downtown Dallas. You can expect New York-style bagels made in small batches the old-fashioned way — dough mixed from scratch, boiled, and baked fresh daily. Starship Bagel — Dallas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Bakery · 1520 Elm St #107, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
43.Stillwell's
Inspired by deep Texan roots and featuring beef from the in-house HWD Beef program, Stillwell’s is Hotel Swexan’s signature—a classic steakhouse with a modern twist. Oenophiles will be impressed by the first-rate wine list featuring rare and hard-to-find wines from around the world. Stillwell’s is located on the seventh floor and open to both hotel guests and visitors. Stillwell's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
2575 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
44.SĒR Steak + Spirits
SĒR Steak and Spirits is a contemporary American steakhouse featuring prime beef, locally sourced ingredients, elevated service, and an extensive wine cellar, with vast views of the Dallas skyline complemented with a private art collection. The restaurant offers a selection of spirits, handcrafted cocktails, and an array of bourbon, whiskeys, and ryes. SĒR Steak + Spirits is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 2201 N Stemmons Fwy Floor 27, Dallas, TX 75207
45.Tatsu Dallas
Tatsu Dallas prepares traditional, edomae-style sushi for fewer than twenty guests a night. Guests who book an omakase experience can expect a seasonal tasting menu that consists of one or two appetizers, thirteen to fifteen pieces of nigiri-style sushi, a hand roll, miso soup, and dessert. Tatsu Dallas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Omakase · 3309 Elm St ste 120, Dallas, TX 75226, United States
46.The Capital Grille — Dallas
The Capital Grille is a steakhouse offering American fare dishes and a vast wine selection. The Capital Grille — Dallas is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
500 Crescent Ct, Dallas, TX 75201
47.The French Room
Inspired by its original design and the grand tradition of timeless European architecture — The French Room has been thoughtfully restored — serving guests fine French cuisine amid rococo decor in the historic, luxe Hotel Adolphus. The French Room is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
48.The Mansion Restaurant
Comfortably sophisticated and welcoming, The Mansion Restaurant features contemporary American cuisine with French touches and the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy refined yet approachable menus with bold flavors and a curated wine selection. The Mansion Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, French · 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219
