Dallas
With glittering chandeliers and drop-dead opulence, this is one of the top-rated hotel restaurants in the country. Gilt-tinged arches, marble columns and…
Must-see restaurants in Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Dallas
An icon in Deep Ellum, Pecan Lodge fires up tender brisket, ribs and pulled pork. Add the requisite sides (mac 'n cheese, collard greens, plus peach…
Dallas
A mod hunting lodge for stylish cowboys features shotguns for door handles, faux stag heads, antler chandeliers and a gorgeous log bar. With all this…
Dallas
A lavishly decorated Hare Krishna temple, 3 miles east of downtown, holds a fine counterpoint to Texas' many meaty temptations. The small but varying…
Fort Worth
At downtown's Grace, local luminaries hold court (and martinis) on the couch-strewn outdoor patio. In the stunning dining room with its temp-controlled…
Panhandle Plains
In an upscale little shopping plaza north of town, the Garlic Press is one of the more stylish places in town. Med-style fare is best enjoyed outside…
Dallas
You supply the dining room – your car – at this classic vintage drive-in, 7 miles north of downtown. The waitresses (yes, all women) may have seen it all,…
Dallas
The line of regular lunch-goers, most clad in business casual, shuffles along quickly for plate-swamping portions of smoked brisket and other meats at…
Panhandle Plains
A lovely restaurant run by the same creative folks as the Inn at the Art Center. Lunches feature a changing menu of salads, soups, quiches, sandwiches etc…
Dallas
An immensely popular hipster taqueria with globally accented tacos, including wagyu brisket and tikka chicken. Despite its freeway-side location, the…
Dallas
A barbecue joint that grows its own veggies and smokes its own meats gets enough street cred to claim the motto 'Raisin' Hell from Scratch.' The style of…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Great family-run barbecue joint right downtown. As always, you can't go wrong with the Texas-style sliced beef brisket. But go on, have yourself a sausage…
Dallas
An uptown staple for years (complete with red-and-white checked tablecloths and old-time jazz playing overhead), S&D has earned many fans for its fresh…
Panhandle Plains
An old gas station is home to one of the region's best barbecue joints. Lum's has the requisite dining area cluttered with high-school team pennants and…
Panhandle Plains
Specially baked buns and plenty of fixings make these burgers standouts. The decor is old-time West cafe, the tables have checked plastic covers…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
This Chicago-style deli is a transplant from the Windy City and has a bevy of local fans. Thick-cut sandwiches and dripping Italian beefs are among the…
Panhandle Plains
Enchiladas, tostadas, chili relleno and all the other usuals are here. However, here everything is just that much better. Many options include shrimp, or…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
It's not much to look at from the outside (ie it's a dive), but at Damian's it's what's inside that counts. The Cajun fare is good and spicy. Many drive…
Panhandle Plains
Hidden among some industrial buildings north of the center, this is the place to get a great burger, cooked or uncooked. Besides fine Texas beef in deli…
Fort Worth
Enjoy a gourmet burger (the signature Dirty Love has bacon, cheese and a fried quail egg) at this Stockyards joint owned by Texas-born TV chef Tim Love…
Dallas
Sonny Bryan's barbecue has been around in one form or another since 1910. Although the main location is obscurely located, this branch holds up the…
Dallas
In the exquisite Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek hotel, this beautiful restaurant has high-end, complex food. The dishes are crafted with color and flair…
Fort Worth
Thanks to friendly Moroccan owner Driss, this tiny downtown hole-in-the-wall exudes charm. Breakfast and lunch choices include spinach omelets and pita…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Take a pause in your downtown rambling at this old corner tavern. Seek out the secret terrace and choose from the excellent (and rotating) regional beer…
Fort Worth
If you’ve come to the Stockyards to eat steak – and that’s a damn good reason – then this is the steakhouse to choose. Take your pick from hickory-grilled…
Panhandle Plains
The Texas plains are flat as a frying pan and often just as hot. Escape the heat in this cute cafe which makes its own creamy gelatos. The recent addition…
Panhandle Plains
The menu couldn't be simpler: eggs for breakfast, sandwiches and chicken-fried steak for lunch, but everything is prepared with care. Quality is tops as…
Dallas
Excellent burgers, hot dogs and several varieties of french fries are served up from the counter window at this kiosk in the Arts District's hugely…
Dallas
Great American breakfasts and true Texas fare make this a must-stop for anyone who wants to have the full local culinary experience. Portions are big and…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Unusual and inventive coffee drinks and interesting baked goods are available through the day. Sandwiches are served until 3pm. There's a bare-brick vibe,…
Panhandle Plains
Catch up on all the gossip at TC's Ponderosa, which is inside a gas station. Great barbecue is served up simply on Formica tables. Try the hot links and…
Dallas
This top Dallas bakery has three locations. It features from-scratch, all-butter cupcakes in banana chocolate chip, Italian cream and red velvet, among…
Fort Worth
Since 1928 Fort Worth's only kosher deli has served up classic New York sandwiches. Half the fun's in watching local movers and shakers make and break…
Dubl-R Old Fashioned Hamburgers
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Chargrilled burgers with grilled onions and all the usual toppings are the thing at this near-shack local legend. Have a shake, maybe some tots and scarf…
Dallas
The rustic Spanish decor – wine barrels, warm saffron walls – comes to life with live flamenco guitar music. Tasty tapas at decent prices. Also serves…
Panhandle Plains
The kind of unassuming but excellent Mexican restaurant that pops up like treasure in west Texas. Just try to decide between the green enchiladas and the…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Fair-trade coffees are brewed at this simple cafe and served with breakfasts and sandwiches. Income goes to community development.
Dallas
Defining Dallas: fabulous burgers, excellent microbrews and tables outside in the balmy air. Hopdoddy hits the troika.
Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market
Panhandle Plains
This organic farmers market sells the best produce from the region. There are also plenty of ready food vendors.
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Serves up Texas menu stalwarts with color and flair. Steaks come with a huge choice of sides.
