Essentials
Kroger
3305 Dallas PkwyGrocery Store
Whole Foods Market
5100 Belt Line RdNatural and whole food retailer.
Trader Joe's
2400 Preston RdSpecialty organic and natural items at inexpensive prices.
Wonderful variety of organic and natural food products. I shop here every week for food and natural hygiene items.
Natural Grocers
677 W Campbell RdWonderful variety of organic and natural food products. I shop here every week for food and natural hygiene items.
Sprouts Farmers Market
5190 Preston RdNatural and organic food retailer.
Food Scene
Jasper's
7161 Bishop RdUpscale restaurant. Has a very nice brunch menu.
The Capital Grille
500 Crescent CtDelicious steaks. Pricey but worth it.
Taco Diner
3699 McKinney AveTex-Mex. Good food at reasonable prices.
Cafe Express
5307 E Mockingbird LnFresh and consistently good food.
Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill
7201 Legacy DrTry the oyster nachos. You will not be disappointed.
Eat like a king and look like a queen. All menu items under 475 calories.
16 locals recommend
Seasons 52
7300 Lone Star DrEat like a king and look like a queen. All menu items under 475 calories.
Cafe Istanbul
7300 Lone Star DrSimply delicious Turkish food. Has a great patio and vibe.
Artin's Grill
5840 Legacy CirBest to try at lunch due to price but very good food.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2201 Abrams RdFast, fresh and always good.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2100 N Collins StDrop in for a quick sandwich.
Mi Cocina
3699 McKinney AveSame company owns Taco Diner but Mi Cocina is a little more upscale.
Masala Wok Plano
8404 Preston RdIndian and Asian food. Quick yet tasty.
Maggiano's Little Italy
6001 W Park BlvdExcellent Italian food. Never disappointing.
If you go here without trying the deviled eggs or its famous Whiskey Cake then you will regret it for eternity.
47 locals recommend
Whiskey Cake
3601 Dallas PkwyIf you go here without trying the deviled eggs or its famous Whiskey Cake then you will regret it for eternity.
Gordon Biersch
7401 Lone Star DrGood burgers and desserts.
Cold Stone Creamery
2115 Summer Lee Drwithin walking distance. superior ice cream with a ton of topping choices.
Within walking distance. Excellent burgers and very reasonable prices. Try the ice cream sandwich for $2.
35 locals recommend
Village Burger Bar
3699 West VillageWithin walking distance. Excellent burgers and very reasonable prices. Try the ice cream sandwich for $2.
Ziziki's
5809 Preston RdUpscale Mediterranean. So good. I like to come here for brunch.
Terrific bar, food and patio. Great for hanging with your buddies.
15 locals recommend
Katy Trail Ice House Outpost
4700 W Park BlvdTerrific bar, food and patio. Great for hanging with your buddies.
Ruchi Palace - Plano
8232 Preston RdAuthentic Indian food. One of my favs.
Paradise Bakery & Cafe
8240 Preston Rdgood salads, sandwiches and desserts.
Five Guys
8240 Preston Rdyummy burger and fries.
Red Lobster
3056 Preston Roadmmmm cheese biscuits and seafood alfredo.
Naan Sushi
7161 Bishop Rdthe seaweed salad is so good. great sushi and nice atmosphere
good burger and fun atmosphere. who doesn't like to be called foxy brown?
116 locals recommend
Twisted Root Burger Co
2615 Commerce Stgood burger and fun atmosphere. who doesn't like to be called foxy brown?
My Family's Pizza
5960 W Parker Rdthin crust flavorful pizza. order a pie or by the slice.
Strawberry syrup made with fresh strawberries. Speechless.
24 locals recommend
The Original Pancake House
4343 W Northwest HwyStrawberry syrup made with fresh strawberries. Speechless.
It's a bar that serves wine AND food. a win win here.
12 locals recommend
CRÚ Food & Wine Bar - (The Shops at Legacy)
7201 Bishop RdIt's a bar that serves wine AND food. a win win here.
southern food and old time prices. great place to go for comfort food.
49 locals recommend
Norma's Cafe
1123 W Davis Stsouthern food and old time prices. great place to go for comfort food.
Salata
3000 Blackburn Stfresh salads and wraps. so good you would think that you were cheating.
If you have the time to invest (there is ALWAYS a wait, sometimes up to 2 hours) then eat here for seafood. it's so freaking good that you will forget how long it actually took to be seated.
17 locals recommend
The Boiling Crab
13340 Walnut StIf you have the time to invest (there is ALWAYS a wait, sometimes up to 2 hours) then eat here for seafood. it's so freaking good that you will forget how long it actually took to be seated.
Located within the Farmer's Market. Get here early because the food sells out fast. The dedicated start forming a line an hour before it opens.
255 locals recommend
Pecan Lodge
2702 MainLocated within the Farmer's Market. Get here early because the food sells out fast. The dedicated start forming a line an hour before it opens.
Great food. Has a restaurant attached to it. Unlike Spa Castle and King Spa you can just go to the restaurant without paying the spa entry fee. The spa itself is very basic. No luxuries here.
Russian Banya of Dallas
2515 Rosemeade ParkwayGreat food. Has a restaurant attached to it. Unlike Spa Castle and King Spa you can just go to the restaurant without paying the spa entry fee. The spa itself is very basic. No luxuries here.
Kenny's Smoke House
5760 Legacy Dra bit pricey but good bbq.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ginger Man Dallas
2718 Boll StHas 73 beers on tap.
Blue Martini
7301 Lone Star DrBar, restaurant and music.
SoHo Food and Jazz
5290 Belt Line RdJazz music and 5 star restaurant, life doesn't get any better.
Arts & Culture
Studio Movie Grill (Plano)
4721 W Park BlvdIn-theater dining. Comfortable seating.
Cinemark Frisco Square and XD
5655 Frisco Square Blvdtraditional movie theater.
Cinemark Movies 10
1818 Coit Rd$1 theater. Still fairly new releases.
Upscale movie theater. Dine in the theater or check out Nick & Sam's restaurant.
28 locals recommend
Look Cinema
10110 Technology Boulevard EastUpscale movie theater. Dine in the theater or check out Nick & Sam's restaurant.
See an art house film it's just a short walk from the apartment.
16 locals recommend
Angelika Film Center & Café - Plano
7205 Bishop RdSee an art house film it's just a short walk from the apartment.
Always free general admission in the largest cultural district in the U.S.
790 locals recommend
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood StAlways free general admission in the largest cultural district in the U.S.
So many activities for adults and children. Very interactive. Do not miss it.
727 locals recommend
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StSo many activities for adults and children. Very interactive. Do not miss it.
Lovely museum with a restaurant and beautiful gardens. Get your culture and relax too.
240 locals recommend
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora StLovely museum with a restaurant and beautiful gardens. Get your culture and relax too.
Located next to the Nasher and DMA. Displays a small but impressive collection of Asian art. Check it out if you are visiting the DMA or the Nasher.
67 locals recommend
Crow Museum of Asian Art
2010 Flora StLocated next to the Nasher and DMA. Displays a small but impressive collection of Asian art. Check it out if you are visiting the DMA or the Nasher.
Shopping
Dillards, Macy's, California Pizza Kitchen, The Gap...everything.
91 locals recommend
Stonebriar Mall At The Bridges
Dillards, Macy's, California Pizza Kitchen, The Gap...everything.
The Shops at Willow Bend
6121 W Park BlvdMall with all the usual suspects.
Target
4885 Eldorado PkwyIt's Target and it's close to the apartment.
Walmart Supercenter
8555 Preston RdIf you are a Wal-mart kind of shopper.
Costco Wholesale
11220 Dallas PkwyBetter selection than Sam's. A lot more organic choices.
CVS
6761 Preston RdIn case you need to have the prescription filled.
Cost Plus World Market
8700 Preston RdInteresting food items, furniture and clothing from around the world.
anything you ever thought you needed for the bed, bath or home in general then come here.
Bed Bath & Beyond
801 W 15th Stanything you ever thought you needed for the bed, bath or home in general then come here.
IKEA
7171 Ikea DrHuge furniture store that you will spend hours in.
Allen Premium Outlets
820 W Stacy Rddiscounts galore from all the major brands.
Elite Cigar Cafe
4291 Belt Line RdHave a cigar, beer and some bar food with your buds.
Another upscale mall a short drive from Plano. This one is located in Addison.
277 locals recommend
Galleria Dallas
13350 Dallas PkwyAnother upscale mall a short drive from Plano. This one is located in Addison.
Everything Else
Skin Care By Viktoria
8308 Preston RdIf you need the best facial ever then see Viktoria.
DART Park and Ride: This facility serves commuters from West Plano, as well as points north, with a direct link to downtown Dallas. In addition, reverse commuters, from the southern parts of the DART
6830 Communications Pkwy
DART Park and Ride: This facility serves commuters from West Plano, as well as points north, with a direct link to downtown Dallas. In addition, reverse commuters, from the southern parts of the DART
Experience the wild within the city. Has a number of bike and walking trails. Very lovely.
102 locals recommend
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
6701 W Parker RdExperience the wild within the city. Has a number of bike and walking trails. Very lovely.
Korean sauna. Has several themed saunas, spa services and a restaurant.
22 locals recommend
King Spa & Sauna
2154 Royal LnKorean sauna. Has several themed saunas, spa services and a restaurant.
Luxurious spa with Juice Bar, Starbucks, Sushi & Korean restaurant. Indoor/outdoor pools, whirlpool and lots of saunas. The place is extra clean. Newer than King Spa and more geared towards Americans.
25 locals recommend
Spa Castle Inc
1020 Raiford RdLuxurious spa with Juice Bar, Starbucks, Sushi & Korean restaurant. Indoor/outdoor pools, whirlpool and lots of saunas. The place is extra clean. Newer than King Spa and more geared towards Americans.