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Best Restaurants in Design District

87 restaurants analyzed · Dallas

The Design District has become one of Dallas's most ambitious dining areas, with American cooking, steakhouses, and Asian options in converted warehouse spaces. Prices lean heavily toward the higher end, and the restaurant scene here caters to the gallery and showroom crowd. Quality is above the city average.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• The Capital Grille A+ · Steakhouse, Seafood — Polished Uptown steakhouse delivering excellent steaks, celebratory service, and classic sides, with premium pricing...
• Written by the Seasons, The Quad A · Seasonal American, Contemporary — Creative seasonal cooking with attentive service and a lively Uptown vibe; excellent overall though pricing is high and...
• Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab A · Seafood restaurant, Steakhouse — Polished Uptown seafood and steak destination with celebratory service, standout seafood, and live music; pricey and...
• Bowen House A- · Cocktail bar with kitchen, Restaurant — Destination cocktail house in a historic Uptown cottage with creative drinks, strong happy hour, and a compact but...
• Town Hearth A- · Steakhouse, Seafood — Destination Dallas steakhouse with dramatic ambiance, excellent steaks and strong cocktails, but expect very high...
• Partenope Ristorante A- · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant — Destination for Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian plates with lively service and a strong wine program; great for...
• The Crafty Irishman A- · Irish pub, Bar — Lively Irish pub downtown with standout fish and chips, scotch eggs, and friendly service; moderate prices and great...
• Uchi Dallas A- · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant — Destination-worthy modern Japanese with standout raw and cooked plates, creative omakase options, and premium...
• CBD Provisions A- · Restaurant, Bar — Polished Modern American in The Joule with standout brunch and Texas-accented dinners; good cocktails and service that...
• Sushiya A- · Japanese restaurant, Sushi — Lively downtown sushi spot with friendly owner-led hospitality, generous portions, and creative rolls; great for casual...
• Mama's Daughters' Diner A- · Diner, Breakfast — Classic Dallas diner serving hearty Southern breakfasts and plate lunches with fast, friendly service and excellent...
• Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse A- · Steakhouse, Wild game — Classic Texas steakhouse with standout service, reliable wild-game specialties, and premium pricing; steaks are usually...
• Sixty Vines A- · New American restaurant, Wine bar — Polished New American spot with 60 wines on tap, consistently praised food and engaging service, but with periodic...
• Haywire A- · Restaurant, New American — Lively Uptown spot for Texas-leaning comfort fare and steaks with strong cocktails, striking interiors, and generally...
• Nuri Steakhouse A- · Steakhouse with Asian influence, Fine dining — Design-forward Korean-influenced steakhouse delivering polished service and creative sides with premium beef, but high...
• Perry's Steakhouse & Grille A- · Steakhouse, Seafood — Destination steakhouse with showpiece pork chop, skyline views, and polished service; pricey, bustling, and...
• Sassetta A- · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant — Polished modern Italian with standout pastas and pizzas in a chic downtown hotel setting, but service inconsistency and...
• The Henry A- · Restaurant, Brunch — Lively Modern American spot with creative, crowd-pleasing dishes and a rooftop vibe; great brunch and strong service...
• Two Hands B+ · All-day cafe and brunch restaurant, Coffee shop — Stylish, modern-Australian cafe with creative bowls, solid coffee, and lively brunch vibes; food is good overall, but...
• Peticolas Brewing Company B+ · Brewery taproom, Bar — Destination Dallas taproom with consistently praised beers, multi-level hangout space, and games; service is usually...
• Dakota's Steakhouse B+ · Steakhouse, American — Destination steakhouse with a striking underground setting and polished service; steaks shine, sides and consistency...
• Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine - Dallas B+ · Rodizio pizza restaurant, Pizza — Creative rodizio-style pizza with strong flavors and great value for variety, but expect loud vibes, waits even with...
• Mexican Sugar B+ · Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar — Vibrant modern Mexican spot with standout drinks, happy hour deals, and lively vibes, but service speed and occasional...
• Fearing's Restaurant B+ · Fine dining restaurant, American — A polished Southwestern fine-dining destination inside The Ritz-Carlton with standout tortilla soup, creative steaks,...
• Uchibā Dallas B+ · Japanese bar-restaurant, Sushi — Creative Japanese small plates and high-quality sushi with lively bar energy; excellent happy hour value but full menu...
• Culinary Dropout B+ · Restaurant and bar, Brunch — Lively multi-level New American spot with rooftop views, creative comfort food, strong drinks, and uneven service; good...
• Yardbird B+ · Southern restaurant, Soul food — Destination Southern spot with standout fried chicken and brunch energy, strong group-handling, but inconsistent...
• The Metropolitan On Main | Restaurant & Bar | Main Street District | Downtown Dallas B+ · Restaurant & Bar, Brunch — Stylish downtown brunch-cafe and bar with standout coffee and friendly service; expect occasional slow kitchen times...
• Domodomo Kō B+ · Japanese and Korean tasting menu, Sushi — Creative Japanese-Korean tasting menus with standout value at lunch and polished flavors, though service pacing and...
• Rodeo Goat B+ · Hamburger restaurant, Bar — Creative burger house with a lively patio, great beer and shakes, strong flavors, and occasional service and pacing...
• Cafe Momentum B+ · Nonprofit training restaurant, Modern American — Mission-driven Modern American spot delivering very good food with patient, supportive service; expect slower pacing...
• North Italia B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar — Polished modern Italian with lively patio views and reliably good pastas and pizzas; service shines often but can be...
• La Stella Cucina Verace B+ · Italian restaurant, Fine dining — Polished Italian spot in the Dallas Arts District delivering refined house-made pastas, big-occasion service, live...
• Wild Salsa B+ · Mexican restaurant, Bar — Lively downtown Mexican spot with strong margaritas, crowd-pleasing tacos and fajitas, and standout flan; service can...
• Blue Sushi Sake Grill B+ · Sushi restaurant, Japanese — Lively Uptown sushi spot with standout happy hour, broad vegan options, and energetic service; value is best at happy...
• Ocean Prime B+ · Fine dining restaurant, Seafood restaurant — Polished Uptown steak-and-seafood destination with creative touches; excellent food at its best, but service...
• Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse B+ · Steakhouse, Seafood — A polished, classic steakhouse with standout hospitality for celebrations and business dinners, but service consistency...
• Campuzano Mexican Food B+ · Mexican & Tex-Mex restaurant, Bar & grill — Festive Tex-Mex spot with strong margaritas, big portions, and lively patio; quality is generally good but service...
• Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek B+ · Hotel restaurant, Fine dining — Elegant, classic hotel restaurant with polished service and refined Modern American cooking; expect premium prices,...
• Hero by HG B+ · Sports bar and restaurant, Bar — High-energy sports bar next to American Airlines Center with crowd-pleasing American fare, fast game-day ops, and...
• Mesero - Victory Park B+ · Tex-Mex restaurant, Mexican restaurant — Lively Tex-Mex with strong cocktails, generous portions, and upbeat vibe near American Airlines Center, but service can...
• Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse B+ · Brazilian steakhouse, Churrascaria — High-energy Brazilian steakhouse with abundant meats and a strong service culture, but experiences vary by night;...
• Frankie's Downtown B+ · Sports bar & grill, American — High-energy downtown sports bar with solid burgers, wings, and pizzas, swift service most of the time, plus late-night...
• Mi Cocina B · Mexican restaurant, Bar — Lively Tex-Mex with park views, strong drinks, and crowd-pleasing staples; service and chip quality can be...
• Mamani B · Fine dining restaurant, French restaurant — A splashy modern French spot with creative flourishes, standout starters and desserts, uneven mains and service, and...
• Pie Tap Pizza + Rotisserie + Bar B · Pizza restaurant, Bar — Modern pizza-and-rotisserie spot with excellent crust, lively service at its best, popular happy hour, and...
• Hopdoddy Burger Bar B · Burger restaurant, Bar — Creative burgers, lively bar energy, and standout fries; service is generally warm but can be slow and inconsistent at...
• Family Thais Asian Bistro B · Thai restaurant, Asian bistro — Casual Thai and boba spot in Dallas West End delivering flavorful stir-fries and noodles with fast counter service,...
• Las Palmas Tex-Mex B · Tex-Mex restaurant, Mexican — Lively Uptown Tex‑Mex with standout fajitas, brisket birria, and strong margaritas; expect waits, dim lighting, and...
• Meso Maya Comida y Copas B · Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar — Vibrant Interior Mexican spot with handmade tortillas, strong margaritas, and hospitable service, but service...
• Flying Fish B · Seafood restaurant, Cajun — Casual Gulf seafood and Cajun comfort in a lively fish-camp setting with fast-casual service, good value combos, and a...
• The Woolworth B · Restaurant, Cocktail bar — Stylish downtown spot pairing creative American small plates with strong cocktails and upbeat service; great for...
• Salsa Limón B · Mexican taqueria, Taco restaurant — Casual downtown taqueria with standout breakfast tacos and popular El Campeon burrito; quick counter service, lively...
• Velvet Taco B · Taco restaurant, Mexican-inspired — Creative fusion tacos with fast-casual counter service; food is flavorful and fun, but service consistency and order...
• Rodeo Bar B · American restaurant, Bar — Lively downtown hotel bar for burgers, Tex-influenced plates, and cocktails; strong service highs but notable...
• City Tavern | Dallas Soccer Bar B · Sports bar, Bar — Casual downtown sports bar with solid bar bites, friendly vibes, fair prices, and occasional service/cleanliness...
• Moxies B · Contemporary American restaurant, Bar — Stylish Uptown spot with lively service, crowd-pleasing plates, and strong cocktails; good overall but expect...
• Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer - Dallas B · Burger restaurant, American — Creative burgers and over-the-top shakes next to the arena; fun when it clicks, but service inconsistency and...
• Texas de Brazil - Dallas B · Brazilian steakhouse (churrascaria), Steakhouse — A lively Uptown Dallas churrascaria delivering abundant meats and a big salad area at premium pricing, with memorable...
• Uno Mas Tex Mex B · Tex-Mex restaurant, Bar — Crowd-pleasing Tex‑Mex with lively rooftop vibes, strong service highlights, and solid staples; pricing is mid-range...
• JINYA Ramen Bar - Victory Park B · Ramen restaurant, Japanese restaurant — Modern ramen bar with bold broths, lively service energy, and a creative menu; expect occasional service lapses and...
• The Exchange Food Hall B · Food hall, Bar — Vibrant downtown food hall with wide variety and great seating; quality varies by stall, bar service inconsistent, and...
• Indian Masala Tadka B · Indian restaurant, Indo-Chinese — Crowd-pleasing Indian spot downtown with standout biryanis and butter masala, quick service, and good portions, but...
• Corrientes 348 Argentinian Steakhouse B · Argentinian steakhouse, Grill — Strong Argentine-style steaks and warm, team-based service when on form, but service inconsistency and auto-gratuity...
• The Hampton Social - Dallas B- · Restaurant, Bar — Coastal-chic spot with lively vibes, strong cocktails, and photogenic plates; food is solid but service speed and...
• Shivas Bar and Grill B- · Indian restaurant, Pakistani restaurant — Lively downtown Indian spot with broad regional menu, quick service, and standout tandoor and curries, but authenticity...
• Twisted Trompo B- · Taco restaurant, Mexican — Well-priced downtown tacos and burritos with lively late-night energy; flavorful meats and quick counter service, but...
• crushcraft Thai Eats B- · Thai restaurant, Asian restaurant — Casual, colorful Thai spot with fast-counter service, bold flavors, good value, and some service warmth—but...
• Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory B- · Cajun restaurant and daiquiri bar, Seafood — Lively Cajun comfort spot with strong frozen daiquiris, standout fried catfish and gumbo, occasional service hiccups...
• City Hall Bistro B- · Hotel bistro, Brunch — Elegant hotel bistro with standout breakfast service and broad brunch menu, but front-desk missteps, occasional kitchen...
• Kitchen + Kocktails B- · Soul food restaurant, Brunch restaurant — Lively, DJ-driven Southern comfort spot with strong cocktails, standout catfish and shrimp & grits, but inconsistent...
• The Liam's Steakhouse B- · Steakhouse, Seafood — Upscale halal-friendly steakhouse with personable service and polished presentations, but value and service consistency...
• STK Steakhouse B- · Steakhouse, American — High-energy steakhouse with nightclub vibes, solid steaks and seafood for celebrations, but service pace, loud music,...
• 3Eleven Kitchen and Cocktails B- · American restaurant, Brunch — A lively Modern American spot with strong cocktails, DJ-brunch energy, and popular steaks and seafood, but with...
• Mi Cocina B- · Mexican restaurant, Bar — Modern Uptown Tex-Mex with standout margaritas and attentive staff, but service consistency and to-go accuracy can...
• Chet's Dallas C+ · Irish-American restaurant, Bar — Cozy Irish-American spot with strong cocktails and several crowd-pleasers, but pricing, occasional service lapses, and...
• Bowlounge C+ · Bowling alley restaurant, Entertainment venue — Lively bowling-and-games spot with solid bar food, strong hospitality highlights, and occasional service/charging...
• Moak's Family Texas BBQ C+ · Barbecue restaurant, American restaurant — Casual downtown BBQ with popular brisket, generous sides, quick counter service, and mixed consistency; good value for...
• House of Blues Dallas C+ · Concert venue with bar food, Live music venue — Great sound and intimate views, but expect high drink prices and occasional communication issues around show times.
• The Dallas World Aquarium C+ · Attraction with onsite dining, Aquarium — Immersive rainforest-style attraction with mixed animal-welfare and crowding feedback; onsite cafe serves approachable...
• Rj Mexican Cuisine C · Mexican restaurant, Tex-Mex restaurant — Touristy Tex-Mex with strong cocktails and friendly service; food quality and value vary widely and the review patterns...
• ASTRA Kitchen + Lounge C · Restaurant, Lounge — Stylish hotel restaurant with live music vibes and picture-perfect ambiance; food can be good but service speed and...
• Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament C · Dinner theater, Family entertainment — Immersive jousting show with a set four-course feast; fantastic family spectacle, cramped seating and upsells; budget...
• Whole Foods Market C · Grocery store with prepared foods, Bakery — High-amenity Uptown grocery with clean store and convenient services, but pricing is premium and service quality varies...
• Namak Indian Cuisine C- · Indian restaurant, Bar — Creative, downtown Indian spot with standout street-food-style dishes and variable execution; strong praise but serious...
• Tom Thumb D · Grocery store with deli and cafe, Bakery — Downtown grocery with broad selection and cafe, but recurring parking validation and service issues make visits hit or...
• Local Tap & Table D · Cajun bar & grill, Brunch spot — High-energy Cajun-leaning brunch and nightlife vibe with strong drinks, but long waits, inconsistent food, and...

Top Cuisines

• American — 40 restaurants
• Mexican — 9 restaurants
• Japanese — 6 restaurants
• Italian — 3 restaurants
• Southern — 3 restaurants
• Contemporary — 2 restaurants
• Pizza — 2 restaurants
• Irish — 2 restaurants
• Brazilian — 2 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 2 restaurants

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