Best Restaurant in Dallas, Texas — 2026 Top-Rated Pros

Browse 110 verified restaurant providers in Dallas. Reviews, hours, and direct contact — free to use.

In Dallas, Texas: Restaurant discovery is the category Yelp built a $3B business on, and the 250 U.S. cities of restaurant inventory on Recommended.app reflects a different premise: discovery by people who actually live in the city, not by review counts of out-of-town travelers. The directory includes the full menu of restaurant categories — fine dining (chef-driven, multi-course, $80 to $250+ per person), upscale casual ($35 to $85 per person), neighborhood casual ($18 to $40 per person), quick-service and counter-service, brunch specialists, dive bars with food, food halls, and every regional cuisine focus. For high-end restaurants specifically, reservations matter — many of the top spots in major metros book 30–90 days ahead, and walk-in availability is rare on weekends. Resy, OpenTable, and Tock are the major reservation platforms; some restaurants now do direct-only booking through their own site. Brunch is the highest-margin meal for most restaurants and the most over-rated category — places that are great at dinner often phone it in for Sunday brunch service. Beyond reviews, the most useful signal for restaurant quality is whether locals fill the dining room on a Tuesday night. Tourist restaurants are full Saturdays only.

Top Restaurant in Dallas (110)

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Valerie's Taco Shop

Flower Mound, TX

7 reviews

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Urbano Enchilada Taco Bar

Flower Mound, TX

7 reviews

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Fiori Flower Mound

Flower Mound, TX

7 reviews

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Mio Nonno Trattoria

Flower Mound, TX

7 reviews

Purépecha by Revolver Taco Lounge

Dallas, TX

11 reviews

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Kendall Karsen’s Upscale Soul Food

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Mābo

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Jimmy's Food Store

Dallas, TX

11 reviews

Lockhart Smokehouse

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Catfish Floyd's

Dallas, TX

11 reviews

Ateliê by The EXPERIENCE

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Le Bon Temps Beignets and Coffee

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Monica's Aca y Alla

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

The Place at Perry's

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Cris and John

Dallas, TX

11 reviews

il Bracco

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Rodeo Goat

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Lover’s Eggroll

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Blu's Barbeque and BBQ Catering

Dallas, TX

11 reviews

The Local Oak

Dallas, TX

10 reviews

Roots Southern Table

Farmers Branch, TX

2 reviews

Starship Bagel

Lewisville, TX

2 reviews

Roots Southern Table

Farmers Branch, TX

2 reviews

The Rice Bar

Little Elm, TX

Wave Bowl

Little Elm, TX

Fortune Star Chinese & Thai Cuisine

Little Elm, TX

Osaka Hibachi Sushi & Bar

Little Elm, TX

I Love Sushi

Little Elm, TX

La Chicheria Texas

Lewisville, TX

Mill Street Diner

Lewisville, TX

Jackie's Ham & Eggs

Lewisville, TX

The Draft House Bar & Grill

Little Elm, TX

Kim's Asian Restaurant

Little Elm, TX

I Luv Pho Frisco

Little Elm, TX

RIZQ Mediterranean & Greek

Little Elm, TX

Little Greek Fresh Grill

Little Elm, TX

Sunny Street Cafe

Little Elm, TX

Leo's Brunch House

Little Elm, TX

Craft Pies Pizza Company

Little Elm, TX

Roma's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Little Elm, TX

Joe's Pizza

Little Elm, TX

Lakeside Bar & Grill

Little Elm, TX

MudBugs Sports Bar & Grill

Little Elm, TX

Krab Kingz Seafood Little Elm

Little Elm, TX

Big Daddy's Ribs & BBQ

Little Elm, TX

Tender Smokehouse

Little Elm, TX

3 Flights Up Taps And Tacos

Little Elm, TX

Towers Tap House

Little Elm, TX

Jimmy's Big Burger

Little Elm, TX

Thai in Town

Little Elm, TX

Kuppanna Little Elm

Little Elm, TX

Sawaii Indian Restaurant

Little Elm, TX

SINDHU'S

Little Elm, TX

Kobe Teppan & Sushi

Little Elm, TX

Hong Kong Express

Little Elm, TX

Hot Wok Cafe

Little Elm, TX

Yum Asian Bistro

Little Elm, TX

Los Mangos

Little Elm, TX

Joe's Taqueria & BBQ

Little Elm, TX

Los Jalapeños

Little Elm, TX

Prairie House Restaurant

Lewisville, TX

Old Town Meat Market

Lewisville, TX

J2 Steakhouse

Lewisville, TX

Korean Noodle & Dumpling

Lewisville, TX

ZION NOODLE

Lewisville, TX

Manna Korean BBQ & Shabu

Lewisville, TX

Pho Que Huong

Lewisville, TX

Pho Beef Noodle & Grill

Lewisville, TX

Pho One

Lewisville, TX

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

Lewisville, TX

Green Olive Mediterranean Euro Market

Lewisville, TX

Bluebonnet Brunch House

Lewisville, TX

Jackie's Ham-N-Eggs

Lewisville, TX

Minchello's Pizzeria

Lewisville, TX

Motor City Pizza

Lewisville, TX

D'Nonna

Lewisville, TX

Big J Seafood Basket

Lewisville, TX

Fish N' Tails Oyster Bar

Lewisville, TX

Quickie Crab Cajun Seafood Kitchen

Lewisville, TX

Sullivan Old Town BBQ

Lewisville, TX

Old House BBQ

Lewisville, TX

Big Jack's BBQ

Lewisville, TX

Sullivan Texas BBQ

Lewisville, TX

Tierney's Cafe & Tavern

Lewisville, TX

Main Street Cafe

Lewisville, TX

Inlay Burmese Kitchen

Lewisville, TX

Sushi Z Thai Restaurant

Lewisville, TX

Baan Thai

Lewisville, TX

Kakatiya Lounge & Kitchen

Lewisville, TX

Sawaii Indian Restaurant

Lewisville, TX

Desi Chowrastha

Lewisville, TX

NORI SUSHI

Lewisville, TX

Sushi Rollin’

Lewisville, TX

Ohayo Sushi

Lewisville, TX

OpenRice Asian Bistro

Lewisville, TX

Martinez Avarrotes & Grill

Lewisville, TX

Tejupilco Mexican Restaurant

Lewisville, TX

El Rumbero

Lewisville, TX

D'Nonna's Italian Restaurant

Lewisville, TX

MoonGlow

Lewisville, TX

Amore's Italian Restaurant

Lewisville, TX

Slingin' Pizza

Little Elm, TX

Joe's New York Style Pizza

Little Elm, TX

Bruno's Italian Restaurant

Little Elm, TX

Lucky Panda Cafe

Lewisville, TX

Harvest Chinese Restaurant

Lewisville, TX

El Patio Mex Tex

Lewisville, TX

Chante Mexican Grill & Cantina

Lewisville, TX

Lover's Eggroll

Dallas, TX

What to Look For

Read recent reviews specifically (last 60 days) — kitchens change fast with chef and management turnover. For high-end dining, book through Resy, OpenTable, Tock, or the restaurant's direct site as early as possible. Verify whether they accept walk-ins at the bar (often Yes even when the dining room is fully booked). For dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free, allergies), call ahead — the website menu rarely reflects what they can actually accommodate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

U.S. norms: 18–22% pre-tax on full service, 15% as a floor for adequate service, 25%+ for exceptional service. For takeout, 10–15% is the modern expectation (many delivery apps default to this). For counter service, the tip jar at the register expects $1–$2 or rounding up. Buffets and self-service: 10% to the staff who clear plates and refill drinks.

How far in advance should I make a reservation?

Top-rated fine dining in major metros: 4–12 weeks ahead, with reservations dropping for the next month on the same day each month. Upscale casual: 1–2 weeks. Neighborhood casual: same-day to 2 days ahead. Walk-in is realistic for casual but not for top spots on Friday or Saturday.

Should I trust restaurant reviews online?

Use multiple sources. Google Reviews capture the broadest sample but skew toward middle-of-the-bell-curve experiences. Specialty platforms (The Infatuation, Eater, local critics) skew toward foodie audiences and quality signals matter more there. The most useful pattern: read reviews from the last 60 days specifically — restaurants change quickly with kitchen turnover.

What''s the difference between fine dining and upscale casual?

Fine dining: tasting menus, formal service, dress codes, $80+ per person, often 2–3 hour dining duration, sommelier on the floor. Upscale casual: à la carte menu, less formal service, $35–$85 per person, 90-minute dining duration, wine list rather than sommelier. Different occasions warrant different categories.

How do I know if a restaurant is family-friendly?

Check whether they have a kids menu (most family-friendly do), whether they take reservations for groups with kids, and whether reviews mention noise levels. Loud is often good for kids; quiet upscale spots are stressful with toddlers. Brunch is generally more kid-friendly than dinner regardless of the restaurant.