The Scout Guide’s Ultimate List of the Best Restaurants in Dallas!

Award-winning chefs and innovative cuisines are plentiful in Dallas, Texas. This Dallas dining guide offers a wide range of options, from flavorful Tex-Mex to French-inspired concepts. Foodies, read on to get a taste of The Scout Guide’s best restaurants in Dallas.

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Mexican & Tex-Mex

Las Palmas (2708 Routh Street). Celebrate the spirit of Dallas with a Tex-Mex classic best known for its frozen margaritas and sizzling fajitas. Bonus points for a great patio! Instagram

Beto & Son (3011 Gulden Ln #108). For the most fun margarita experience, head to Beto & Son! Located in Trinity Groves, this spot has a famous “Liquid Nitrogen Margarita,” prepared tableside with tons of flair and theatrics! Instagram

The Mexican (1401 Turtle Creek Blvd). If you’re looking for Mexican food in a dark, swanky environment, head to The Mexican. This roomy venue has a posh dining room, a cocktail bar, a terrace & a cigar lounge. Instagram

Te Deseo (2700 Olive St). This Chic Latin American eatery has a vast collection of tequila, mezcal & cigars, plus a great rooftop bar. Instagram

Mi Cocina on Klyde Warren Park (2000 Woodall Rodgers Fwy). A classic Mexican food staple, Mi Cocina on the Park offers a great spot to drink a margarita and people-watch between touring museums. Instagram

French

St. Martin’s Wine Bistro (4223 Bryan St). This renowned restaurant, known as “the most romantic in Dallas,” has relocated and undergone a fantastic renovation. Don’t miss the champagne brie soup and indulge with every dish on the menu. Instagram

Bistro 31 (87 Highland Park Village Suite 200). Take a break from shopping in Highland Park Village and pop in for an upscale experience. Be sure to order the “Chanel No. 31,” their most popular (and Instagrammable) cocktail featuring the Chanel logo on the glass. Cheers to that! Instagram

Mercat Bistro (2501 Harwood St). This cozy French cafe is a favorite for brunch in the Harwood area. Be sure to check out the climate-controlled patio and order the “Peche Mignon,” a delightful sparking cocktail filled with frozen fruits! Instagram

Le Bilboquet (4514 Travis Street). In the heart of the Knox area, you will find authentic French staples and French American fusion at this iconic restaurant, enhanced by its light-filled patio and cheery ambiance. Instagram

Rise No. 1 (5360 West Lovers Lane). Say au revoir to Texas as you step into this authentic, cozy French bistro nestled among the shops of Inwood Village. Complete your voyage with a Marshmallow Soup and perfectly fluffy soufflé. Instagram

Italian

La Stella Cucina Verace (2330 Flora St). This multiple award-winning, authentic Italian fine dining restaurant with an impressive wine list and live music on weekends, making it one of the best restaurants in Dallas. Instagram

Monarch (1401 Elm St). Dine high in the sky at Monarch, an ultra-luxe modern Italian restaurant imagined by Two-Michelin Star Chef, Danny Grant. Instagram

Sister (2808 Greenville Ave). This fun neighborhood eatery features, “loosely Italian-inspired neighborhood fare, wood-fired meats and fish, daily house-made pasta, and lightly Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.” Instagram

Avanti (2720 Mckinney Ave). Avanti serves Italian-Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate Uptown bistro with exceptional hospitality and a Wine Spectator-awarded program. Instagram

Mister Charles (3219 Knox St). In what once was the landmarked Highland Park Soda Fountain Building, Mister Charles is a unique concept featuring “irreverent takes on French and Italian.” Instagram

Asian

Uchi (2817 Maple Ave). Dallas boasts an impressive number of places to grab fantastic Asian cuisine, but Uchi takes the cake for us. As everyone else in town seems to agree, make sure to book a reservation. Instagram

Musume (2330 Flora St). Boasting the largest Japanese whiskey collection in Dallas, Musume serves contemporary Asian fusion in a dark, cozy environment. But here’s the real kicker: there is a hidden speakeasy, Akai, attached to the restaurant! Instagram

Kessaku (1401 Elm St). Seating only 60 guests, Kessaku is an intimate sushi experience located on the 50th floor of the National. The luxe, trendy atmosphere is meant to emulate, “the charm of hidden London clubs.” Instagram

Namo (3699 Mckinney Ave). Highlighting Edomae-style Omakase cuisine, this spot is a beloved favorite of Dallasites. The fresh seasonal fish is flown in from Toyko along with sake and Japanese whiskey. Instagram

Sushi | Bar (2115 Jackson St). Located in the same building as Brass Ram, National Anthem, and Ginger’s, this intimate new Omakase speakeasy is becoming a quick favorite. Sit at one of the only 12 seats and enjoy 17 curated courses prepared by the chefs. Instagram

American

Al Biernat’s (4217 Oak Lawn Avenue). A Dallas classic, this steak house is an absolute favorite and one of the best restaurants in Dallas. Instagram

Brass Ram (3020 Mockingbird Lane). Brass Ram has a masculine, but fresh atmosphere with a traditional menu that doesn’t disappoint. Take it from this writer, they have the best vesper martini, infused with dill and caper vermouth. Instagram

The Henry (2301 N Akard St). Satiate your appetite at this approachable American spot and make sure to order the pretzel bites with cheese fondue. Then go up to the rooftop area, which changes frequently to different themed pop-up bars. Instagram

The Mansion (2821 Turtle Creek Blvd). Occupying the former 1925 home of a cotton magnate, The Mansion on Turtle Creek offers new American cuisine with French flair presented in an elegant environment with an outdoor patio. Instagram

Katy Trail Ice House (3127 Routh Street). Get your exercise on with a power walk or jog on the 3.5-mile Katy Trail and reward yourself with a Summer Beer and BBQ enjoyed on the epic patio of Katy Trail Ice House. Instagram

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