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1. The Charles
4.9
Exceptional(233)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • West Dallas
Booked 46 times today
A collaboration between Chas Martin, Chef J Chastain, Benji Homsey, and Ross and Corbin See of Sees Design, The Charles is a nightly eatery where Italian design and cuisine are interpreted through a Texas lens.
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2. Carbone Vino
4.4
Awesome(153)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Design District
Booked 10 times today
VINO is a nostalgic, yet elevated, Italian American concept from Major Food Group. Drawing from the essence of Carbone, VINO offers some of its most famous dishes, alongside Chef Mario Carbone’s signature pizza, handmade pasta, grand salumi boards, and an ever changing selection of seasonal dishes made daily with the finest ingredients. The incomparable wine collection, curated from around the world to accompany the menu, delivers both familiar and exceptional flavor pairings and moments to celebrate.
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3. Meddlesome Moth
4.8
Exceptional(3576)
Price: Expensive
• American • Design District
Booked 75 times today
Dallas' original gastropub, The Moth is a full-service restaurant in the Design District featuring custom cocktails and one of the finest selections of hand-crafted beers in the US. With 40 Beers on tap! We feature local seasonal menu items and offer fresh blackboard specials daily. Our Covered (and enclosed) patio and Beer Garden are spacious for dining al fresco. Reservations are encouraged.
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4. Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ
4.2
Awesome(147)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • Design District
Come to Ferris Wheelers for delicious backyard & BBQ in Dallas!
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5. The Henry - Dallas
4.7
Exceptional(3078)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor
Booked 171 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.
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6. Culinary Dropout – Dallas
4.6
Exceptional(459)
Price: Moderate
• American • Design District
Booked 83 times today
Come drop in and hang out at Culinary Dropout in Dallas! We're serving up classic meals done right, with crowd favorites like our mouthwatering pretzel bites with provolone fondue, tender 36-hour pork ribs, and the can't-miss fried chicken drizzled with honey that'll have you coming back for more. Feeling thirsty? Quench your thirst with an ice-cold craft beer or one of our killer house-made cocktails. But wait, there's more! Head up to our rooftop for a breathtaking view and an even better vibe. Don't forget to stick around for live music that keeps the laid-back party going. Culinary Dropout is the spot for anyone who loves damn good food, drinks, and rooftop chillin'.
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7. Mexican Sugar - Uptown Dallas
4.5
Awesome(883)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Uptown
Booked 129 times today
Mexican Sugar offers an elevated dining experience that celebrates the vibrancy and richness of Mexico. We take the traditional flavors of Mexican cuisine and elevate them to new heights with our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients and preparing everything from scratch. Our warm and inviting atmosphere inspired by the beauty of Mexican design and architecture provides an ambiance ideal for any dining occasion.
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8. The Charlotte
4.4
Awesome(406)
Price: Moderate
• American • Knox / Henderson
Booked 119 times today
The Charlotte is a lively full-service restaurant and bar that combines old school charm with modern style to create a uniquely spirited and unforgettably satisfying guest experience available all day. The food menu seamlessly combines Texas traditions and southern staples, modern new-american trends, global regional styles and timeless classics. The innovative, yet approachable beverage program with a mix of seasonal scratch cocktails, classic favorites, a variety of frozen options, refreshers, mocktails and a progressive wine program featuring a combination of local mainstays and different global regional styles.
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9. Bar Sardine
4.7
Exceptional(44)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Park Cities
Booked 14 times today
*We welcome walk-ins for lunch from 11-4pm*It’s often said that the smaller the size, the more amplified the essence of a restaurant tends to be. This sentiment rings especially true for Bar Sardine. Helmed by École Ducasse-trained Executive Chef Elliot Azoulay, this French mini bistro captures the essence of vibrancy, allure, and effortless Parisian charm—the platonic ideal of art de vivre.
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10. Elephant East
4.4
Awesome(320)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Uptown
Booked 29 times today
A joy ride for the senses with Pan-Asian-inspired cocktails & cuisine.We offer complimentary valet services located on Harwood St. If you prefer self-parking, we validate only for Parking Garage 10, which is at the corner of McKinnon St. & Randall St.

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