Food Scene
The most popular dive bar in Dallas. Great food, outdoor seating, and live music on most weekend nights.
46 locals recommend
Lee Harvey's
1807 Gould StThe most popular dive bar in Dallas. Great food, outdoor seating, and live music on most weekend nights.
One of the trendiest restaurants in Dallas. Great food and cocktails in a cool atmosphere.
38 locals recommend
Cedars Social
1326 Botham Jean BlvdOne of the trendiest restaurants in Dallas. Great food and cocktails in a cool atmosphere.
Hip, locally-owned coffee shop regularly featuring live music.
33 locals recommend
Opening Bell Coffee
1409 Botham Jean BlvdHip, locally-owned coffee shop regularly featuring live music.
Home to the Soda Bar, a rooftop bar and restaurant featuring amazing views of downtown Dallas. Terrace Bistro on the lobby level is also good for lunch, dinner, and/or drinks.
1325 S Lamar St
1325 Botham Jean BoulevardHome to the Soda Bar, a rooftop bar and restaurant featuring amazing views of downtown Dallas. Terrace Bistro on the lobby level is also good for lunch, dinner, and/or drinks.
Great BBQ in a dive setting. Very popular among Southern Dallas residents.
24 locals recommend
Baby Back Shak
1800 S Akard StGreat BBQ in a dive setting. Very popular among Southern Dallas residents.
Off the Bone Barbeque
1734 Botham Jean BlvdBBQ restaurant home to some of the best ribs in Dallas.
Located in the farmers market. Widely considered to be one of the best BBQ spots in Dallas. Open for lunches only.
255 locals recommend
Pecan Lodge
2702 MainLocated in the farmers market. Widely considered to be one of the best BBQ spots in Dallas. Open for lunches only.
The Mitchell
1404 MainProhibition-themed restaurant and cocktail bar.
Ravenna Italian Grille & Bar
115 S Field StItalian restaurant and bar.
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
1410 MainLunch time sandwich shop.
Chop House Burger
1501 MainBurger restaurant with outdoor patio on Main Street.
Sol Irlandes
1525 Main StreetPopular Tex-Mex restaurant and bar.
Tex-Mex restaurant featuring outdoor patio and third floor seating with a great view.
11 locals recommend
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
1520 MainTex-Mex restaurant featuring outdoor patio and third floor seating with a great view.
1623 Main St
1623 Main StreetVery good Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho and banh mi sandwiches.
Wild Salsa
1800 MainMexican food (not Tex-Mex) restaurant and bar.
The Palm Dallas
701 Ross AveSteakhouse.
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
702 Ross AveSteakhouse.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2201 Abrams RdBurritos.
Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
302 N Market StFamous, decades old Dallas BBQ restaurant.
Corner Bakery
301 N Market StCorner Bakery.
Hoffbrau Steaks
Steaks, sandwiches, salads. Has a bar with TVs for sporting event viewing.
Gator's Dallas
1714 N Market StFestive tourist bar and restaurant.
Hard Rock Cafe
2211 N Houston StThe Hard Rock.
Dick's Last Resort
2211 N Lamar StA Dallas original.
TGI Fridays
1524 N Collins StTGI Friday's.
1718 N Market St
1718 North Market StreetTraditional Southern food served in a more upscale setting.
Dallas Fish Market
1501 MainExcellent sushi.
Porta Di Roma
1623 MainItalian food restaurant and bar with nice window seating.
Dallas Chop House
1717 MainUpscale steakhouse and bar.
Very popular Dallas steakhouse located in the Omni Convention Center Hotel.
64 locals recommend
Bob's Steak & Chop House
4300 Lemmon AveVery popular Dallas steakhouse located in the Omni Convention Center Hotel.
Press Box Grill
1623 MainPopular downtown sports bar and restaurant.
Campisi's
1520 Elm StreetFamous Dallas Italian food and pizza restaurant.
The French Room
1321 Commerce StOne of the most expensive and best-rated restaurants in Dallas.
Upscale steak and American food restaurant on the ground floor of the Joule Hotel.
Charlie Palmer at The Joule
1530 MainUpscale steak and American food restaurant on the ground floor of the Joule Hotel.
Upscale sports bar on Main Street. Numerous large TVs and couch seating for sporting events.
Union Park
1311 Main StreetUpscale sports bar on Main Street. Numerous large TVs and couch seating for sporting events.
Stephan Pyles
1807 Ross AvenueAward-winning restaurant. American food.
Upscale Indian and Mediterranean food restaurant created by award-winning chef Stephan Pyles.
San Salvaje by Stephan Pyles has closed.
2100 Ross AveUpscale Indian and Mediterranean food restaurant created by award-winning chef Stephan Pyles.
The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge
2626-2630 Commerce StGood Cajun food and live jazz music.
Twisted Root Burger Co
2615 Commerce StLong-time Deep Ellum burger joint.
Cane Rosso
2612 Commerce StVery popular pizza/wine bar.
Angry Dog
2726 Commerce StreetOften voted the best burger in Dallas.
St. Pete's Dancing Marlin
2730 Commerce StCasual bar with good food: steaks, salads, seafood.
BuzzBrews Deep Ellum
2801 Commerce StBrewpub and restaurant.
Deep Sushi
2624 Elm StTrendy sushi restaurant and bar.
Mama Faye's BBQ
2933 Commerce StPit-style BBQ.
Baker's Ribs
3033 MainLong-time Deep Ellum BBQ establishment.
Pepe's & Mito's
2911 Elm StreetBest Tex-Mex in Dallas.
Local
2936 Elm StPricey but excellent, upscale American food restaurant.
Lemongrass Asian Bistro
2711 Elm StAsian fusion restaurant.
AllGood Cafe
2934 MainGreat spot for brunch or lunch.
Excellent pizza and sandwiches as well as vegan options. Right next to the DART Deep Ellum Station.
12 locals recommend
Pizza Lounge
841 Exposition AveExcellent pizza and sandwiches as well as vegan options. Right next to the DART Deep Ellum Station.
Lennys Grill & Subs
1300 Jackson StWeekday lunch-time sandwich shop.
Rotating restaurant at the top of Reunion Tower. Good for desserts and a great view of the city.
35 locals recommend
Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
300 Reunion Blvd ERotating restaurant at the top of Reunion Tower. Good for desserts and a great view of the city.
Eno's Pizza Tavern
407 N Bishop AveVery popular pizza/wine bar in the Bishop Arts District.
Hunky's
321 N Bishop Ave50's-themed burger joint in the Bishop Arts District.
Excellent and very popular upscale El Salvadoran food in the Bishop Arts District.
Gloria's Restaurants
Excellent and very popular upscale El Salvadoran food in the Bishop Arts District.
Tillman's Roadhouse
324 W 7th StUpscale American restaurant in the Bishop Arts District.
Oddfellows
316 W 7th StGreat breakfast/brunch restaurant and coffee bar.
Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts
380 W 7th StVery good sushi in the Bishop Arts District.
Very popular, upscale American food restaurant in the Bishop Arts District. Fairly expensive.
43 locals recommend
Hattie's
418 North Bishop AvenueVery popular, upscale American food restaurant in the Bishop Arts District. Fairly expensive.
Espumoso Caffè
408 N Bishop AveExcellent desserts.
French food. One of the best new restaurants of 2012 according to many local critics.
408 N Bishop Ave
408 North Bishop AvenueFrench food. One of the best new restaurants of 2012 according to many local critics.
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ
400 W Davis StTexas Hill Country style BBQ. Very good.
D Magazine's 2009 Restaurant of the Year. Very good food and bar in a trendy-casual setting.
75 locals recommend
Bolsa
D Magazine's 2009 Restaurant of the Year. Very good food and bar in a trendy-casual setting.
Bar and restaurant with good food; popular with the hip crowd in North Oak Cliff.
60 locals recommend
Nova
1417 W Davis StBar and restaurant with good food; popular with the hip crowd in North Oak Cliff.
Great for breakfast and late night food, coffee, and desserts. Free WiFi.
7 locals recommend
Cafe Brazil
611 N Bishop AveGreat for breakfast and late night food, coffee, and desserts. Free WiFi.
Mesa
118 JeffersonD Magazine's 2011 Restaurant of the Year.
La Calle Doce
415 W 12th StExcellent Mexican-style seafood. Decades old and very popular.
Authentic Mexican food restaurant; very casual, including mariachi bands.
17 locals recommend
El Ranchito
610 JeffersonAuthentic Mexican food restaurant; very casual, including mariachi bands.
Upscale Italian; acclaimed by local critics. Reservations must be made weeks in advance.
45 locals recommend
Lucia
287 North Bishop AvenueUpscale Italian; acclaimed by local critics. Reservations must be made weeks in advance.
Inforzato's Italian Cafe
244 W Davis StCasual Italian food.
504 N Bishop Ave
504 North Bishop AvenueSandwich deli.
Veracruz Cafe
408 N Bishop AveVeracruz-style Mexican food.
314 N Bishop Ave
314 North Bishop AvenueExcellent hand-made pies.
Chan Thai Restaurant
436 W 7th StCasual Thai food restaurant.
Cretia's Bakery
500 North Bishop AvenueSpecialty bakery and desserts shop.
Trendy, American food restaurant with excellent meat entrees. Dinner here and drinks at the Belmont Bar next door make for a great evening.
28 locals recommend
Smoke
901 Fort Worth AvenueTrendy, American food restaurant with excellent meat entrees. Dinner here and drinks at the Belmont Bar next door make for a great evening.
Opened in 2012. Paired with the Foundry bar, one of the hottest restaurant and bar spots in Dallas lately. Chicken Scratch features excellent, upscale Southern food.
16 locals recommend
Chicken Scratch
2303 Pittman StOpened in 2012. Paired with the Foundry bar, one of the hottest restaurant and bar spots in Dallas lately. Chicken Scratch features excellent, upscale Southern food.
Excellent steaks. Known for its Friday lunchtime pork chop special.
50 locals recommend
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
2100 Olive StExcellent steaks. Known for its Friday lunchtime pork chop special.
Sambuca Uptown
2120 McKinney AvenueWell known restaurant and patio bar with live music.
The Capital Grille
500 Crescent CtSteakhouse located on the ground floor of the Crescent Hotel.
Nobu Dallas
400 Crescent CourtHigh-end sushi restaurant on the ground floor of the Crescent Hotel.
Palomino Restaurant & Bar - Dallas
500 Crescent Ct"Rustic European" cuisine in the Crescent Hotel complex.
Yutaka
2633 McKinney AveExcellent sushi in a small restaurant.
Primo's Bar & Grill
3309 McKinney AveLong-time Dallas Tex-Mex restaurant.
Grimaldi's
3636 McKinney AvenueNew York style pizza restaurant.
The Fish Restaurant and Sushi Bar
3636 McKinney AvenueTrendy sushi bar near the West Village in Uptown.
Mi Cocina
3699 McKinney AveOne of the most popular restaurants in Dallas.
Urban Taco
3510 E Mockingbird LnTrendy Mexican food restaurant and bar.
Malai Kitchen
3699 McKinney AveExcellent Asian fusion restaurant.
Italian-style ice cream. Good for after dinner at West Village area restaurants.
7 locals recommend
Paciugo Gelato Caffé
3699 McKinney AveItalian-style ice cream. Good for after dinner at West Village area restaurants.
MAX's
3600 McKinney AvenueAmerican and Southern food.
Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar
2501 N Harwood StTrendy American food bar and restaurant.
Gui Sushi Korean Japanese Bistro and Bar
2719 McKinney AvenueUpscale Japanese-Korean food restaurant.
Cremona Bistro kitchen ITalian Restaurant
2704 Worthington StLong-time Dallas Italian food restaurant.
Truluck's
2401 McKinney AvenueSteaks and seafood.
S&D Oyster Company
2701 McKinney AveWell known Dallas seafood restaurant.
Coal Vines
2404 Cedar Springs RdUpscale pizza/wine bar.
Place at Perry's
2680 Cedar Springs RoadHigh-end steakhouse.
Sightseeing
Set in the oldest park in Dallas (Old City Park), Dallas Heritage Village recreates life in Dallas in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Great history tour for both kids and adults.
28 locals recommend
Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
1515 S Harwood StSet in the oldest park in Dallas (Old City Park), Dallas Heritage Village recreates life in Dallas in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Great history tour for both kids and adults.
The JFK Assassination site and museum. A few blocks from the West End train station.
421 locals recommend
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StThe JFK Assassination site and museum. A few blocks from the West End train station.
The theater where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested. Restored in recent years and now home to independent films and a hipster bar.
79 locals recommend
The Texas Theatre
231 JeffersonThe theater where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested. Restored in recent years and now home to independent films and a hipster bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like dive bars, this is your place. One of the diviest dive bars in all of Dallas.
1503 S Ervay St
1503 South Ervay StreetIf you like dive bars, this is your place. One of the diviest dive bars in all of Dallas.
Bar and night club set in the basement of the Southside on Lamar complex.
11 locals recommend
Absinthe Lounge
1701 Botham Jean BlvdBar and night club set in the basement of the Southside on Lamar complex.
Spread Eagle Saloon
1608 Elm StFunny name... but a typical beer pub, popular with locals.
West End Pub
1801 Lamar StBar and restaurant.
Draft Picks Sports Bar & Grill
703 McKinney AveSports bar.
One Eyed Penguin
1404 MainDive bar located above The Chesterfield restaurant.
The most popular locals bar in downtown. Regularly features live indie/folk music.
11 locals recommend
City Tavern
1514 Elm StThe most popular locals bar in downtown. Regularly features live indie/folk music.
Long-time downtown bar located on the ground floor of the Adolphus Hotel at Main and Akard Streets.
6 locals recommend
The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
1321 Commerce StLong-time downtown bar located on the ground floor of the Adolphus Hotel at Main and Akard Streets.
555 S Lamar St
555 South Lamar StreetLarge sports bar with numerous giant TVs.
1520 Elm St
1520 Elm StreetMartini bar located above Campisi's restaurant.
Magnolia Dallas Downtown
1401 Commerce St2nd floor bar and lounge in the Magnolia Hotel.
Adair's Saloon
2624 Commerce StFamous, decades-old, Texas country music bar.
Anvil Pub
2638 Elm StA favorite hangout for Deep Ellum and Downtown locals.
July Alley
2809 Elm StLong-time Deep Ellum dive bar.
The Amsterdam Bar
831 Exposition AveCool hipster bar with a backyard.
Meridian Room
3611 Parry AveGreat, laid-back bar with excellent food and a full menu.
3619 Parry Ave
3619 Parry AvenueExcellent beer bar.
The bar at the Belmont has an outdoor patio with amazing views of the Dallas skyline.
12 locals recommend
Belmont Hotel Dallas
901 Fort Worth AveThe bar at the Belmont has an outdoor patio with amazing views of the Dallas skyline.
Bar paired with Chicken Scratch (restaurant). The backyard area is one of the trendiest areas in Dallas lately.
18 locals recommend
The Foundry Bar
2303 Pittman StBar paired with Chicken Scratch (restaurant). The backyard area is one of the trendiest areas in Dallas lately.
Tradewinds Social Club
2843 W Davis StA well-known Dallas dive bar.
The Ginger Man Dallas
2718 Boll StPopular beer pub in Uptown.
Popular sports bar in Uptown. Good place to watch sporting events.
8 locals recommend
McKinney Avenue Tavern
Popular sports bar in Uptown. Good place to watch sporting events.
Popular bar with outdoor patio. Gets crowded on weekends, especially in the summer.
28 locals recommend
Blackfriar Pub
2621 McKinney AvePopular bar with outdoor patio. Gets crowded on weekends, especially in the summer.
Sfuzzi
2401 North Henderson AvenueTrendy Uptown bar with patio.
State & Allen
2400 Allen StPopular pub-style bar in State-Thomas neighborhood.
The Nodding Donkey
2900 Thomas AvenuePopular sports bar in State-Thomas neighborhood.
Frankie's Sports Bar & Grill
3227 McKinney AvePopular Uptown sports bar. Great for sporting events.
Arts & Culture
Modern art gallery set in the small, chic home of the owner. Check the Facebook page for times and showings.
1717 Gould St
1717 Gould StreetModern art gallery set in the small, chic home of the owner. Check the Facebook page for times and showings.
One of the most popular music venues in Dallas. Check the website for the concert calendar.
19 locals recommend
South Side Music Hall
1135 Botham Jean BlvdOne of the most popular music venues in Dallas. Check the website for the concert calendar.
Bar and small music venue above the larger Palladium Ballroom venue. Check the website for the concert calendar.
The Loft
1135 Botham Jean BlvdBar and small music venue above the larger Palladium Ballroom venue. Check the website for the concert calendar.
Gilley's Dallas
1135 Botham Jean BlvdFamous Dallas honky tonk bar and concert hall.
Beautiful art museum. Take the train to St. Paul Station then walk 4 blocks north on Harwood.
790 locals recommend
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood StBeautiful art museum. Take the train to St. Paul Station then walk 4 blocks north on Harwood.
Excellent sculpture museum and garden. Take the train to St. Paul Station then walk 4 blocks north on Harwood.
240 locals recommend
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora StExcellent sculpture museum and garden. Take the train to St. Paul Station then walk 4 blocks north on Harwood.
Asian art museum across the street from the Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center. Take the train to St. Paul Station, then walk 4 blocks north on Harwood.
67 locals recommend
Crow Museum of Asian Art
2010 Flora StAsian art museum across the street from the Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center. Take the train to St. Paul Station, then walk 4 blocks north on Harwood.
Beautiful, modern opera house. Take the train to Pearl/Arts District Station, walk 3 blocks north on Pearl, turn right on Flora.
97 locals recommend
Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora StBeautiful, modern opera house. Take the train to Pearl/Arts District Station, walk 3 blocks north on Pearl, turn right on Flora.
Symphony hall designed by I.M. Pei. Take the train to Pearl/Arts District Station, walk 3 blocks north on Pearl, turn right on Flora.
94 locals recommend
Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora StSymphony hall designed by I.M. Pei. Take the train to Pearl/Arts District Station, walk 3 blocks north on Pearl, turn right on Flora.
Sleek, modern playhouse designed by Rem Koolhaas. Take the train to Pearl/Arts District Station, walk 3 blocks north on Leonard.
16 locals recommend
Wyly Theater
2400 Flora StSleek, modern playhouse designed by Rem Koolhaas. Take the train to Pearl/Arts District Station, walk 3 blocks north on Leonard.
World class nature and science museum opened in December 2012. Great for both kids and adults. Take the train to West End Station, then walk half a mile north on Field.
727 locals recommend
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StWorld class nature and science museum opened in December 2012. Great for both kids and adults. Take the train to West End Station, then walk half a mile north on Field.
Excellent aquarium and indoor rain forest. Take the train to West End Station, walk 2 blocks north on Lamar, then right for 1 block on Corbin Street.
485 locals recommend
The Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin StExcellent aquarium and indoor rain forest. Take the train to West End Station, walk 2 blocks north on Lamar, then right for 1 block on Corbin Street.
The Dallas Zoo. Take the Red (Parker) train; 2 stops from Cedars Station.
350 locals recommend
Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveThe Dallas Zoo. Take the Red (Parker) train; 2 stops from Cedars Station.
Legendary Deep Ellum rock club. Nirvana and Radiohead played here, among many others.
28 locals recommend
Trees
2709 Elm StLegendary Deep Ellum rock club. Nirvana and Radiohead played here, among many others.
The Prophet Bar
2548 Elm StPopular music venue for indie rock bands.
Ro2 Art Uptown
Excellent art gallery.
Essentials
Small, locally-owned grocery store on the ground floor of the Southside on Lamar building.
1409 S Lamar St
1409 Botham Jean BoulevardSmall, locally-owned grocery store on the ground floor of the Southside on Lamar building.
Dallas Farmers Market
920 S Harwood StThe city's main farmers' market. Open Saturdays.
Everything Else
Cedars
1112 Belleview StThe DART Cedars train station.
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
650 S Griffin StThe Dallas Convention Center.
Dallas City Hall
1500 Marilla StDallas City Hall.
J. Erik Jonsson Central Public Library
1515 Young StThe main branch of the Dallas Public Library.
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
2012 Woodall Rodgers FreewayLarge, urban park built over Woodall Rodgers Freeway; opened in 2012.
Best park in Downtown Dallas. Home to Rusty Taco taco shack and cafe. Great for kids.
25 locals recommend
Main Street Garden Park
1902 MainBest park in Downtown Dallas. Home to Rusty Taco taco shack and cafe. Great for kids.
Main downtown Dallas train station. The DART light rail, the TRE trains to DFW Airport and Ft. Worth, and Amtrak trains all run through here.
14 locals recommend
Union Station
400 S Houston StMain downtown Dallas train station. The DART light rail, the TRE trains to DFW Airport and Ft. Worth, and Amtrak trains all run through here.
Dude, Sweet Chocolate
1925 Greenville AveAward-winning chocalatier in the Bishop Arts District.
Bread Winners Café & Bakery
3301 McKinney AveExcellent and very popular brunch restaurant.
DART subway station beneath the Cityplace Tower. (The only subway station in Texas.) Use this stop for West Village and Uptown bars and restaurants.
41 locals recommend
CityPlace/Uptown Station
DART subway station beneath the Cityplace Tower. (The only subway station in Texas.) Use this stop for West Village and Uptown bars and restaurants.
Q Clothier
3699 McKinney AveMen's clothing store.
Shopping
Cool bike shop. Great place to rent a bike and ride around the fairgrounds next door.
Switching Gears Cyclery
8541 Ferndale RdCool bike shop. Great place to rent a bike and ride around the fairgrounds next door.
Bishop Street Market
419 N Bishop AveUnique gifts and household items.
410 N Bishop Ave
410 North Bishop AvenueGallery and store featuring works from Dallas artists and artisans.
Zola's Everyday Vintage
1318 W Davis StVintage clothing boutique.
Cozy Cottage Children's Boutique
Children's clothing located in a repurposed cottage style home.
Epiphany Boutique
413 N Bishop AveWomen's clothing boutique.
Opportunity Market®
415 N Bishop AveHand-made lotions and bath products.
313 N Bishop Ave
313 North Bishop AvenueRetro style gifts and designs.
Oak Cliff Bicycle Company
408 N Bishop AveCool and popular bike shop.
DIRT Flowers
417 N Bishop AveDesigner florist.
Banana Republic
3699 McKinney AveThe clothing store.
Brooks Brothers
3636 McKinney AveThe men's clothing store.
Avalon Salons and Spa
3699 McKinney AveSalon and spa in the West Village.
Gap
3699 McKinney AveThe clothing store.
Cork
3636 McKinney AveUpscale wine store.
Indigo
3699 McKinney AveArtisan goods, home accessories.
Transit Bicycle Company
1915 Greenville AveUptown's bike shop.
Lucky Brand
3699 McKinney AveJeans store.
L Bartlett
6823 Snider PlazaWomen's clothing store.