10 Great Restaurants in Dallas

Campisi's is where you can dine and soak up a slice of history in Dallas. The popular restaurant is owned by the American-Italian Campisi family, who brought the first pizzeria to the city in the 1950s. The family-run restaurant has been serving delicious Italian food ever since. On the menu, you'll find oval-shaped, thin-crust pizza and traditional pasta dishes, as well as various appetisers and salads.

They say you haven't dined in Dallas until you've enjoyed an evening at the dimly lit eatery in one of the decades-old red booths, watching the local bar crowd. Dallas has several branches – the original Campisi's is in Mockingbird Lane.

Al Biernat’s is a well-established Dallas steakhouse where you’ll want to dress up for a memorable dining experience. As you enter, you're immersed in a lively restaurant packed with Dallas' in-crowd. After you take your seat, you can't help but feel like you're in a friend's fancy house, complete with sleek decor, moody lighting, and welcoming service.

Standout dishes at Al Biernat’s include Wagyu dry-aged rib eye, Wagyu wet-aged filet mignon, prime rib, and A5 Kobe beef. Besides meat, you can order fresh seafood, wild game, soups, and salads. Wine lovers will have a hard time choosing over the list of 650 rare selections.

Royal China Restaurant is a buzzing, family-style eatery in North Dallas. It has been serving some of the best renditions of Chinese-American classics since 1974. Locals often come here to enjoy handmade noodle dishes, Shanghai-style xiang zao (fermented bean sauce) pork belly, and traditional scallion pancakes.

Modern interpretations include Asian tostadas with chicken and king oyster mushrooms. Vegetarian dishes come with spinach, mushrooms and smoked tofu. While the bar serves wine and cocktails, many patrons order Tsingtao, a Chinese beer that pairs nicely with spicy Asian dishes.

Javier's Gourmet Mexicano is a restaurant that showcases Dallas' rich Mexican culinary heritage. It steers clear of the city's standard Tex-Mex fare, so don't expect to find tacos and enchiladas here. The upscale restaurant boasts an eclectic menu filled with beef, pork, chicken, and seafood dishes.

Think ancho chile-marinated charbroiled quail, Mayan-style slow-roasted pork, and red snapper mojo de ajo (garlic gravy). End your spicy feast with a post-dinner drink and smoke in the swanky Javier's Bar and Cigar Lounge. Take note of the no-shorts dress code, and reservations are only accepted by phone.

Off The Bone is a tried-and-trusted spot for delicious wood-fired meat dishes in Dallas. Established in 2008, the restaurant serves some of the city's best baby back ribs. Other crowd favourites include smoked brisket and pulled pork.

You can't go wrong with homemade coleslaw, baked beans, or potato salad for sides. Vegetarians can stick to Off The Bone's delicious baked potatoes, pasta salad or fried corn, among other options.

Town Hearth is a fine-dining steakhouse with eclectic decor. Over 50 glistening chandeliers hang from its ceiling, while a yellow submarine lies inside a fish tank. There's even an MG Roadster parked near the kitchen.

Dishes at Town Hearth are on the pricy side when compared to most steakhouses in Dallas. But all will be forgiven as soon you sink your teeth into the Nebraska-sourced filet mignon, porterhouse, or the boneless strip. Fresh oysters hit the spot, especially when paired with one of the restaurant's signature cocktails. 

St Martin's Wine Bistro is a go-to favourite for couples looking for a romantic dinner in Dallas. It features Victorian decor with intimate and dimly lit nooks. The French-American menu includes grilled portobello, pork tenderloin, and sautéed scallopini veal in a lemon-caper butter sauce.

If you need help choosing the perfect wine from St Martin's Wine Bistro's 200-plus list, your knowledgeable waiter can offer a recommendation. Regulars recommend checking out the restaurant's social media for information on happy hours, wine tastings, and dining deals.

S&D Oyster Company is an old-fashioned eatery in Uptown Dallas. It has been serving New Orleans-style seafood since 1976. Grab a seat at the restaurant's tranquil outdoor patio and get ready for a tasty feast.

Start your meal with some oysters, a cup of seafood gumbo, or a shrimp cocktail. If you want to try a bit everything on the menu, get the Manager's Taster Sampler. Make sure to save some space for S&D Oyster Company's homemade lemon pie.

TJ’s Seafood Market & Grill has been serving top-quality seafood in Dallas since 1989. As the name suggests, it's both a market and a restaurant. You can pick up any ethically sourced cuts of fish, scallops, crab, and lobster and cook them at home. 

If you prefer dining at TJ’s Seafood Market & Grill, you can’t go wrong with the salmon patty burger, fish tacos, or fresh tuna salad. The restaurant has 2 branches in Dallas, one in Oak Lawn and another (slightly more formal restaurant) in Preston Royal.

Parigi is a popular Oak Lawn bistro serving a mix of Italian, French, and American cuisine. The menu features daily chef specials and is updated frequently to ensure that only the freshest seasonal ingredients are on your plate.

Some of the restaurant's most popular dishes include the deconstructed California roll, steaming risotto, acorn squash stuffed with quinoa and vegetables, and pappardelle with a variety of shellfish. You’ll also find gourmet salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian options. Reservations are recommended.