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88 restaurants analyzed · Dallas
Downtown Dallas has quality above the city average, with American cooking leading alongside Mediterranean, steakhouse, Asian, and Italian options. Prices lean heavily toward the higher end, and the dining here serves the business and arts-district crowd.
Grade Distribution
A+1 restaurants
A2 restaurants
A-13 restaurants
B+26 restaurants
B22 restaurants
B-13 restaurants
C+4 restaurants
C5 restaurants
C-1 restaurants
D1 restaurants
Restaurants
- The Capital Grille A+ · Steakhouse, Seafood — Polished Uptown steakhouse delivering excellent steaks, celebratory service, and classic sides, with premium pricing...
- 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...
- Nori Handroll Bar & Sushi A · Sushi and handroll bar, Izakaya-style — Modern sushi and handroll bar delivering very fresh fish, engaging counter service, and creative specials; expect bar...
- 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...
- Pepe's & Mito's A- · Mexican & Tex-Mex restaurant, Bar — Beloved Deep Ellum Tex‑Mex staple with lively vibes, strong margaritas, and reliable classics; a few service and...
- 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...
- Will Call Bar B+ · Bar & grill, Cocktail bar — Lively Deep Ellum bar with standout wings, big sandwiches, DJs and live sets; great vibes and value, but noise, crowds,...
- Ichigoh Ramen Lounge B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese restaurant — Destination-worthy Japanese ramen with creative touches and cozy vibe; expect occasional long waits and inconsistent...
- Dakota's Steakhouse B+ · Steakhouse, American — Destination steakhouse with a striking underground setting and polished service; steaks shine, sides and consistency...
- 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...
- Cane Rosso B+ · Pizzeria, Italian — Creative Neapolitan-style pies with lively service and a strong happy hour; expect great crust, fun toppings, and...
- 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...
- 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...
- Brick & Bones B+ · Chicken restaurant, Cocktail bar — Lively Deep Ellum spot for boldly seasoned fried chicken and cocktails, great late-night energy but occasional service...
- Wild Salsa B+ · Mexican restaurant, Bar — Lively downtown Mexican spot with strong margaritas, crowd-pleasing tacos and fajitas, and standout flan; service can...
- Ocean Prime B+ · Fine dining restaurant, Seafood restaurant — Polished Uptown steak-and-seafood destination with creative touches; excellent food at its best, but service...
- Trinity Cider B+ · Cidery taproom, Bar — Lively Deep Ellum cidery with creative flights, sake-bomb fun, and a Dominican-influenced kitchen; great vibes and...
- Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse B+ · Steakhouse, Seafood — A polished, classic steakhouse with standout hospitality for celebrations and business dinners, but service consistency...
- Ruins B+ · Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar, Live music venue — Vivid Deep Ellum cocktail den with adventurous Mexican-leaning tacos and a small venue out back; great drinks and...
- Armoury D.E. B+ · Hungarian restaurant and cocktail bar, Bar — Moody Hungarian-leaning cocktail bar with standout drinks, solid comfort dishes, and late-night hours; expect creative...
- 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...
- Angry Dog B+ · Bar & grill, American restaurant — Beloved Deep Ellum dive-bar classic for hearty burgers, dogs, wings, and quick, friendly service at fair prices; expect...
- 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;...
- St. Pete's Dancing Marlin B+ · Bar & grill, American — Lively Deep Ellum staple for eclectic American comfort food, tuna specialties, and a quirky bar vibe; strong local love...
- Harwood Tavern B+ · Bar & grill, Sports bar — Lively downtown tavern for sports, karaoke, and hearty American bar fare with standout brisket fries and sandwiches;...
- 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...
- Hurtado Barbecue Dallas B · Barbecue restaurant, Tex-Mex influence — Destination-worthy Texas barbecue with Tex-Mex twists and generous portions; expect counter service, peak-hour lines,...
- Electric Shuffle Dallas B · Activity bar with food, Cocktail bar — High-energy shuffleboard bar with strong cocktails, party-friendly brunch packages, and lively service; great for...
- Big Guys Chicken & Rice B · Fast-casual halal bowls and wraps, Middle Eastern — Crowd-pleasing NYC-style chicken and gyro bowls in Deep Ellum with late-night hours, solid flavors, and mixed reports...
- Westlake Brewing Company B · Brewery taproom, Beer garden — Lively Deep Ellum brewpub with friendly staff, varied house beers, and casual bites; best for beer flights and groups,...
- 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,...
- Twisted Root Burger Co. B · Burger restaurant, American — Fun Deep Ellum burger spot with creative builds, a pickle bar, and counter-service speed; great for casual groups, but...
- Meso Maya Comida y Copas B · Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar — Vibrant Interior Mexican spot with handmade tortillas, strong margaritas, and hospitable service, but service...
- Four Corners Brewing Company B · Brewery taproom, Event venue — Lively Dallas brewery with friendly bartenders, a big patio, and on-site tacos and burgers; go for the beers and...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Cedars B · Dinner theater, Restaurant — A stylish dine-in movie theater with great screens and fun lobby bar, but service speed and strict late-entry policy...
- 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...
- Hawkers Asian Street Food B · Asian street food restaurant, Fusion — Lively Deep Ellum spot for bold, Pan-Asian small plates and cocktails; great vibes and standout apps, but service speed...
- 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...
- Dallas Farmers Market B- · Food hall and market, Farmers market — Vibrant urban market with a big food hall and weekend open-air vendors; great variety and lively vibes, but paid...
- Velvet Taco B- · Taco restaurant, Mexican-inspired — Creative fusion tacos with lively counter-service energy; great variety and late-night hours, but parking hassles and...
- Pecan Lodge B- · Barbecue restaurant, Texas barbecue — Destination Texas barbecue with standout beef ribs and popular mac and cheese, but consistency issues (cold/dry meats)...
- Twisted Trompo B- · Taco restaurant, Mexican — Well-priced downtown tacos and burritos with lively late-night energy; flavorful meats and quick counter service, but...
- Dot's Hop House & Cocktail Courtyard B- · Bar & grill, Beer bar — Lively Deep Ellum beer garden with a huge tap list, solid bar food, big patio, and occasional service inconsistencies;...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Bellatrino Pizzeria C · Pizzeria, Italian — Neapolitan-style pies with standout 4-cheese and prosciutto options inside Dallas Farmers Market, but delivery...
- 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...
- Johnny's Chicken & Waffles Dallas, TX C · American restaurant, Soul food — High-energy soul food and brunch spot with strong drinks and DJs; food quality is mixed and pricing with auto-gratuity...
- 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...
Top Cuisines
- American — 41 restaurants
- Mexican — 9 restaurants
- Japanese — 6 restaurants
- Pizza — 3 restaurants
- Barbecue — 3 restaurants
- Irish — 2 restaurants
- Italian — 2 restaurants
- Indian — 2 restaurants
- Southern — 2 restaurants
- New American — 1 restaurants
Find Your Next Meal in Downtown
- Casual Meal restaurants in Downtown — Quick, quality, no fuss
- Date Night restaurants in Downtown — Romantic dining for two
- Fun with Friends restaurants in Downtown — Something everyone will enjoy
- Family Outing restaurants in Downtown — Kid-friendly, stress-free dining
- Solo Dining restaurants in Downtown — Comfortable spots for dining alone
- Business Discussion restaurants in Downtown — Professional setting, no distractions
- Vegetarian-Friendly restaurants in Downtown
- Vegan-Friendly restaurants in Downtown
- Gluten-Free Friendly restaurants in Downtown
- Walk-ins Welcome restaurants in Downtown
- Private Dining restaurants in Downtown
- Local Gems restaurants in Downtown
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