Dallas is big in every way—including its dining: bold flavors, sophisticated rooms, and a knack for blending Texas swagger with international influence. Here are the spots defining Dallas’s current food renaissance:
1. Lucia
In a cozy Bishop Arts cottage, Lucia delivers an ever-changing menu of exquisite handmade pastas, charcuterie, and creative Italian plates. Tables are prized and reservations are a must, but the food, service, and wine list make each visit a memory.
2. Pecan Lodge
Dallas’s barbecue heavyweight in Deep Ellum, Pecan Lodge is a pilgrimage: brisket smoked to tender perfection, jalapeño sausage, burnt ends, Southern sides, and lines down the block. It’s energetic, loud, and deliciously Texan.
3. Tei-An
Chef Teiichi Sakurai’s soba house is Dallas’s Japanese heart: peerless, housemade noodles; pristine sashimi; seasonal small plates; and a serene, modern setting. The rooftop at sunset is a city secret for sake and snacks.
4. Reunion Tower’s Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
Take in 360° views and a sleek, modern Asian menu: dumplings, sushi, and wok-fired mains. Five Sixty is both a date-night superstar and a must-hit for food-loving visitors looking for Dallas glam—and serious flavor.
5. E Bar Tex-Mex
A lively, friendly spot serving Dallas’s favorite Tex-Mex: queso, sizzling fajitas, taco plates, and loaded margaritas. It’s family-friendly, upbeat, and the kind of place where everyone’s a regular (or quickly becomes one).
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