Best Lunch Restaurants in Design District

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1. The Mexican

4.7

Exceptional(1333)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Design District

Booked 143 times today

We are craftsmen of Mexican food and drink, serving heritage recipes for beloved Mexican favorites from generations past, evolved through bold flavors, and made with the highest quality ingredients.

A photo of Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas restaurant

2. Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas

4.3

Awesome(725)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • West Dallas

Booked 8 times today

Commons Club is a Dallas restaurant that serves creatively prepared, Gulf Coast-inspired fare that will have you asking for seconds, or even thirds. Where bold flavors come together with heartfelt hospitality for a truly memorable meal. Located on the ground floor of Virgin Hotels Dallas, Commons Club is the perfect hub to meet, eat & celebrate. Pull up a seat at The Bar for craft cocktails with good company, laze away under the sun on our pet-friendly patio, or gather your crew for a celebratory dinner in The Kitchen. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Andy Papson, the Commons Club menus spotlight fresh seafood & vibrant creole flavors. Guest favorites include the Snapper Ceviche, Shrimp & Grits, Short Rib Ossobuco & Chef Andy's award winning Key Lime Pie.Satisfy your every craving with an exciting lineup of live music and entertainment. From trivia games to a boozy vinyl brunch, every night at Commons Club is one to remember.

3. Meddlesome Moth

4.8

Exceptional(3576)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Design District

Booked 74 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.

4. 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.

A photo of Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Park District restaurant

5. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Park District

4.8

Exceptional(9947)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 98 times today

One glance at this extraordinary two-story design will have you ready to enjoy an all-new Rare and Well Done®️ experience. The first level features a beautiful island bar that opens up to a spacious patio dining area flanked by fireplaces and semi-private areas. Ascend the stunning staircase wrapping the massive wine tower to find an expansive main dining room with four private dining rooms – a perfect spot to enjoy Perry’s award-winning menu. With spectacular views of Klyde Warren Park and Downtown Dallas, guests can also catch a glimpse of chef creations in the kitchen. Get ready to soak up the lively sights, scents and sounds that abound!

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6. The Henry - Dallas

4.7

Exceptional(3078)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

Booked 170 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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7. The Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus - Downtown Dallas

4.9

Exceptional(1170)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

Dear valued customers,We are pleased to share an update regarding the Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas store. We will continue operations of the store, including the Zodiac Room, through the 2025 Holiday season while we explore a potential reimagination of the building in collaboration with the City of Dallas.Reservations are open. Please check for availability.Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you soon.Warm regards,The Zodiac TeamNeiman MarcusLooking to host an event? Anywhere in the Dallas Ft Worth area we are able to accommodate. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

8. Mercat Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1328)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Uptown

Booked 38 times today

Mercat Bistro is Paris without the passport. Its transitional yet eternally international ambiance makes Mercat an alluring morning, noon, and night destination to the savvy, well-traveled businessperson to the art-inclined couple seeking a romantic evening. Nestled within Harwood District, Mercat Bistro is a contemporary French Bistro in Uptown Dallas serving Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch and Dinner Daily. To see full our availability of reservations times, please visit mercatbistro.com

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9. Saint Ann Restaurant and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(2019)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

Welcome to our urban oasis nestled between American Airlines Center and Klyde Warren Park, offering a refined yet laid-back ambiance, an extensive menu, and one of Dallas' premier patios, boasting the city's largest garden patio and open for lunch, dinner, drinks, and weekend brunch. Beyond the dining experience, storylines of cultural history are waiting to be discovered in the details at Saint Ann. Once known as St. Ann’s Parochial School that opened in 1927, photographs, artifacts, and preserved structural features from this era lend homage to the concept’s roots. Also, the renowned Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Samurai Museum is located within the restaurant itself, on the second floor, offering a memorable dining experience with a touch of cultural exploration.

A photo of Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown Dallas restaurant

10. Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown Dallas

4.8

Exceptional(5063)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 68 times today

When visiting the restaurant, patrons descend 18 feet underground in a canopied glass elevator, accessed from street level, for a culinary experience unlike any other. The American Steakhouse offers an expansive 1,800 square foot subterranean courtyard allowing patrons to dine al fresco and enjoy a New Orleans-inspired exterior space. This cool oasis is complete with a 20 foot, 5-tiered granite water wall, multi-tiered landscaping, lava rock fire pit, and black granite bar. Dakota's below-ground patio has long been considered one of the city's most romantic dining spots.We believe the best steaks come from the best cut and quality. That’s why we get all of our beef fresh from renowned beef purveyors, Allen Brothers. Each cut is corn and grain fed USDA Prime steak that our chef handpicks. Each steak is aged for a minimum of 28 days for a perfectly tender, juicy bite every time.It is our goal to give you a great meal every time you join us for lunch or dinner.

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KemileVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Love the ambiance and love the 70’s/80’s playlist. Food was very good had the BBQ shrimp and Short rib which was tender falling off the bone. Service was also very great. Really enjoyed the experience.
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Commons Club at Virgin Hotels DallasPrice: Expensive• American• West Dallas
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4.3
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elisaVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •156 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service is always amazing. Such a friendly staff. Meals are done quickly. The chicken is so tasty, great marinade. We go there every Saturday and are so bummed they are closing. So so bummed.
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Meddlesome MothPrice: Expensive• American• Design District
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4.8
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RayannaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was great! Loved the filet and loved the view. Great drinks I had a cucumber blueberry martini that was delicious. Can’t wait to come back already
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Park DistrictPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Uptown
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4.8
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Ian
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was excellent, the staff were great, and the ambiance was trendy.
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The MexicanPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Design District
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4.7
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AlanVIP
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 11, 2025
Just moved here from Chicago recently bigger Italian restaurant town back home Carbone Vino, which hands-down, the best restaurants that we’ve ever eaten great service. Great ambience will definitely be back. Highly recommend.
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Carbone VinoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Design District
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4.4

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