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1628 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas 75207
214-712-9700

Oak

Located right at the beginning of the Design District and right behind an old oak tree is this interesting new out-of-place restaurant that offers a simple, comfortable dining experience away from ... read more

13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas 75240
972-300-0986

Townhouse Kitchen & Bar

Not many people want to go to a crowded mall to eat, but if you happen to be at the Galleria already, Townhouse Kitchen & Bar is a solid choice. In fact, it may be worth a separate trip. The fa... read more

1404 Main Street, Dallas 75202
214-741-2811

The Chesterfield

Hailed by many locals as the top bartender in the city, Eddie "Lucky" Campbell has opened this beautiful restaurant bar right in the middle of Downtown - and it's just what Main Street needed. Ther... read more

703 McKinney Avenue, Dallas 75202
214-377-8792

Jandro's Dallas

This West End Mexican restaurant/club hybrid is an interesting concept. Targeted towards the Latino community, it may work in that there's a nice, affordable place to eat followed by the option of ... read more

2217 Greenville Avenue, Dallas 75206
214-827-2233

Company Cafe

It's hard to believe that Greenville Avenue hasn't had an organic, locally grown and grass-fed gluten-free option on Greenville Avenue until now. Thankfully Company Cafe has set up a second shop he... read more

2710 McKinney Avenue, Dallas 75204
214-420-2500

The Den Bar & Grill/Rumor Lounge

Vanquishing the grating boredom of being at a single venue for too long, the melding of The Den Bar & Grill and Rumor Lounge gives you an ever-stimulating mix of crowds, music, and bar fare. Th... read more

3232 McKinney Avenue , Dallas 75204
972-807-6152

Del Frisco's Grille

Located on a prime corner of McKinney Avenue, this Uptown steakhouse-seafood iteration of the decades-old Dallas staple/national chain is tinged with casual dining appeal. The dim lighting and boot... read more

3111 Welborn St., Dallas 75219

Winston's Supperclub

So many clubs come and go, and most are forgettable places to drink that eventually drum up only faint memories. Winston's Supperclub looks to change that with an interesting speakeasy-cocktail lou... read more

4444 McKinney Avenue, Dallas 75205
214-780-1991

Mr. Mesero

One of the most well-known upscale Mexican restaurant chains, Mi Cocina, was started by Mico Rodriguez, and now he brings you Mr. Mesero - which translates to "Mr. Waiter". The upscale restaurant h... read more

1115 N. Beckley Avenue, Dallas 75203
214-946-1308

Campo Modern Country Bistro

With French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish influences, this European-style bistro has some unique menu items and proves once again that Oak Cliff has some of the strongest new restaurants. Quail,... read more

4000 Cedars Springs Road, Dallas 75219
972-241-2412

Thai-rrific

Located in the heart of the gayborhood, Thai-rrific is exactly that - teriffic. It's a classic, family-owned eatery with family recipies and all of the classic Thai favorites. Highlights are the ho... read more

2990 Olive Street, Dallas 75219
214-533-2990

The Fan Sports Lounge

While the last sports bar (The Boardroom) didn't make it here, someone decided it should be a great location - and they're right. It's right next to American Airlines Center, which means there's pl... read more

828 West Davis Street, Dallas 75208

Bar 828

This self-described "guerrilla pop-up bar" in a former auto shop building in Oak Cliff has possibly the best vibe of any place that's opened in recent memory. Its no-frills setting allows for only ... read more

2912 McKinney Avenue, Dallas 75204
888-369-1411

Avenu Lounge

This bottle service lounge has just about the best location in Uptown, hence the only real reason it's a hotspot. Part of the congestion on McKinney Avenue in that area at night is people rubbernec... read more

703 McKinney Avenue, Dallas 75202
972-993-3636

Draft Picks

On the border between the once-happening West End area and the up-and-down Victory Park area is a nice, upscale sports bar - appropriately titled Draft Picks - that is fitting place for a suite pre... read more

3232 McKinney Avenue , Dallas 75204
214-754-4744

Private Social

While located in a prime location in a very classy setting, there are actually meals here under $10. The reason for this is that chef Tiffany Derry ("Top Chef" Season 7) wanted a place where her ri... read more

5959 Royal Lane, Dallas 75230
214-739-5959

Princi Italia

With a notable restaurant owner, chef and designer, Princi Italia comes off like something you would find Downtown, but this one is right in the suburbs of North Dallas. Located in Preston Royal Vi... read more

11909 Preston Road, Dallas 75230
469-726-4390

MesoMaya

Unfortunately for suburbanites, there's not always the same quality of restaurants in the North. Mike Karns, the owner of the El Fenix chain, was looking to change that and he succeeded with a rest... read more

1899 McKinney Avenue, Dallas 75201
214-740-1899

Glass

With all of the buzz surrounding Glass, one would think that Glass is the best club in Dallas. It's not. Although it's not a dump by any means, it's just your garden variety nightclub. You know the... read more

118 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas 75208
214-941-4246

Mesa

One wouldn't think it would be that hard to find authentic Mexican food in Dallas, but it's harder than it sounds. Thankfully this intimate spot in Oak Cliff offers what it calls "Veracruz coastal ... read more