Food Scene
The only sushi restaurant I frequent. All the chefs are Japanese. It gets crowded after 615 at night.
9 locals recommend
Sushi Sake
2150 N Collins BlvdThe only sushi restaurant I frequent. All the chefs are Japanese. It gets crowded after 615 at night.
Lebanese food. Incredible weekday lunch buffet. Hookahs at night. No alcohol.
Afrah Mediterranean Restaurant and Pastries
318 E Main StLebanese food. Incredible weekday lunch buffet. Hookahs at night. No alcohol.
Jeng Chi
400 N Greenville AveExcellent Chinese and dumplings in an Asian shopping center.
Kirin Court
221 West Polk StreetSunday Dim Sum or anytime. The best in town.
Mena's Grill
1851 N Greenville AveTexMex with flair. Nice atmosphere.
No lard here. Vegetarians welcome. Light crispy tortilla chips. Complimentary taco bar during happy hour The best margarita on the Rocks - The New Mexican Martini. Yum
58 locals recommend
Chuy's
4544 McKinney AveNo lard here. Vegetarians welcome. Light crispy tortilla chips. Complimentary taco bar during happy hour The best margarita on the Rocks - The New Mexican Martini. Yum
The best Thai food in town is within walking distance, south on Lindale, at Beltline.
6 locals recommend
Bangkok at Beltline
100 S Central ExpyThe best Thai food in town is within walking distance, south on Lindale, at Beltline.
A Great Dive with cracker crust pizza, greek salad, patty melts and stiff drinks. Visualize lawn chairs and plastic tables with friendly bartenders and no-nonsense wait staff.
18 locals recommend
Louie's
1839 N Henderson AveA Great Dive with cracker crust pizza, greek salad, patty melts and stiff drinks. Visualize lawn chairs and plastic tables with friendly bartenders and no-nonsense wait staff.
Parks & Nature
Great for a picnic among the flowers and a view of White Rock Lake. Check website to see if there is a concert here during your stay.
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdGreat for a picnic among the flowers and a view of White Rock Lake. Check website to see if there is a concert here during your stay.
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdBiking, walking, sailing, people watching. It's all here.
Essentials
Tom Thumb
14999 Preston RdSprouts Farmers Market
1343 W Campbell RdIf you're a foodie visiting from out of state, check out Central Market. It is a gourmet store with everything you can imagine. Great for picnic fare and food to go. They even serve a good breakfast if you get there before 1030 AM.
22 locals recommend
Central Market
320 Coit RdIf you're a foodie visiting from out of state, check out Central Market. It is a gourmet store with everything you can imagine. Great for picnic fare and food to go. They even serve a good breakfast if you get there before 1030 AM.
Shopping
Beyond the Door
Boutique for gifts and select casual womens clothing.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Balcony Club
1825 Abrams RdVery small jazz club in Lakewood.
High & Tight Barbershop
2701 MainSpeakeasy with good local bands. In Deep Ellum.
SoHo Food and Jazz
5290 Belt Line RdTiny restaurant and bar with live music. Good for dates .