Best of Dallas, TX
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Dallas, TX — mapped and organized by category.
About Dallas
Dallas mixes big-city polish with genuinely distinct neighborhoods. The dining runs from acclaimed fine dining to some of the best Tex-Mex and barbecue in the state, and each district has its own personality worth exploring on foot.
Deep Ellum is the hub for nightlife, murals and live music; Bishop Arts is the place for independent shops and small restaurants; Uptown and the McKinney Avenue corridor bring the buzz; and the Arts District and Klyde Warren Park anchor culture and green space downtown. This guide organizes hundreds of Dallas spots so you can see what clusters where.
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Yama Izakaya & Sushi
Yama Izakaya & Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in the North Lake Highlands neighborhood. It serves sushi and other Japanese cuisine.
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Best Restaurants in Dallas
115 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Alfonso's Italian Restaurant
Alfonso's Italian Restaurant serves Italian cuisine in the Lakewood neighborhood.
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Bangkok City Restaurant
Bangkok City Restaurant serves Asian cuisine in the Old East Dallas neighborhood.
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Besa's Pizza & Pasta
Besa's Pizza & Pasta serves pizza and pasta in the Prestonwood neighborhood.
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Birrieria Aguinaga Taqueria
Birrieria Aguinaga Taqueria serves Mexican cuisine in the Bishop Arts District.
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Brooklyn Pizzeria
Brooklyn Pizzeria serves pizza in the Prestonwood neighborhood.
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Cane Rosso
Located in Deep Ellum, Cane Rosso serves Italian cuisine with a focus on pizza.
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Celebration
Celebration is an American restaurant in the Knox neighborhood. It serves home-style and regional dishes in a family-friendly setting.
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Chop House Burger
Chop House Burger serves burgers in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Cindi's Restaurant & N.Y. Deli
Located in Vickery Meadows, Cindi's Restaurant & N.Y. Deli serves American cuisine with a focus on breakfast and sandwiches.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Dallas
91 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Café Brazil
Located in the Bishop Arts District, Café Brazil serves American and diner-style fare including pancakes and crepes. It is a local spot for breakfast, brunch, and coffee.
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Capital One Café
Capital One Café serves coffee and tea in the Oak Cliff neighborhood.
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Civil Pour
Civil Pour operates as a coffee shop in the Vickery Meadows neighborhood.
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Corner Bakery
Corner Bakery operates as a café and coffee shop in the Prestonwood neighborhood.
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FENG CHA - Greenville Ave Dallas
FENG CHA - Greenville Ave Dallas is a café in the Lowest Greenville neighborhood. It serves American and Asian cuisine, including bubble tea and coffee.
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Full City Rooster
Full City Rooster is a café located in the South Side neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Dallas
109 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Baby Dolls Saloon Strip Club
Baby Dolls Saloon Strip Club is a bar located in the Asian Trade District.
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Bishop Cider Co Tasting Room
Bishop Cider Co Tasting Room is a bar located in the Bishop Arts District.
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Bryan Street Tavern
Bryan Street Tavern operates as a bar in the Old East Dallas neighborhood.
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Cheat Code Lounge
Cheat Code Lounge operates as a bar in the Oak Lawn neighborhood.
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Corby's Public House
Corby's Public House is a bar located in the Cypress Waters neighborhood.
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Cosmo's Lounge
Cosmo's Lounge is a bar located in the Swiss Avenue Historic District.
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Craft and Growler
Craft and Growler operates as a bar in the Fair Park neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Dallas
70 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Adventure Landing
Adventure Landing is an attraction located in the Prestonwood neighborhood.
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African American Museum
The African American Museum is located in the Fair Park neighborhood.
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Dallas Contemporary
Dallas Contemporary is an attraction located in the Design District.
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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Located in the West End Historic District, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum serves as a local attraction. The site focuses on historical education and human rights themes.
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Frontiers of Flight Museum
Located in the Oak Lawn neighborhood, the Frontiers of Flight Museum offers aviation-themed exhibits and displays.
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Kettle Art Gallery
Kettle Art Gallery is an attraction located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood.
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Mesbelle Gallery
Mesbelle Gallery is an attraction located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood.
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Museum of Biblical Art
Located in The Village, the Museum of Biblical Art is a local attraction for visitors exploring the area.
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Museum of Illusions
Located in the West End Historic District, the Museum of Illusions offers an attraction focused on visual tricks.
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Nasher Sculpture Center
Located in the Arts District, the Nasher Sculpture Center is an attraction dedicated to outdoor art.
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Oswald Rooming House Museum
The Oswald Rooming House Museum is located in the Bishop Arts District. It serves as a local attraction for visitors exploring the area.
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Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Located in the Arts District, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science serves as a local attraction.
Best Shops in Dallas
110 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Artisan's Collective
Artisan's Collective is a shop located in the Bishop Arts District.
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DTS Book Center
DTS Book Center operates as a shop located in the Old East Dallas neighborhood.
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Half Price Books
Half Price Books operates as a shop in the Prestonwood neighborhood.
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Plato's Closet
Plato's Closet is a shop located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood.
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Ye Olde Clock and Gift Shoppe
Ye Olde Clock and Gift Shoppe is a shop located in The Boardwalk.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Dallas
105 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill State Park is located in the Sunset Acres neighborhood.
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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a park located in the Lakewood neighborhood.
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Friendship Park
Friendship Park is a green space located in the Whispering Hills neighborhood.
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Lakeland Hills Park
Lakeland Hills Park is a park located in the Lakewood neighborhood.
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Lochwood Park
Lochwood Park is a local park situated in the Lake Highlands neighborhood.
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Nash/Davis Park
Nash/Davis Park is a green space located in the Design District.
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R J McInnish Park
R J McInnish Park is a green space located in the Cypress Waters neighborhood.
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Willis C. Winters Park
Willis C. Winters Park is located in the Swiss Avenue Historic District.
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Lakes of Springfield Park
Lakes of Springfield Park is a green space located in the Whispering Hills neighborhood.
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