Guidebook for Dallas

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Guidebook for Dallas

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Not your ordinary gas station! Great breakfast tacos are made fresh daily! RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER too!
6 locals recommend
Green Spot
702 N Buckner Blvd
6 locals recommend
Not your ordinary gas station! Great breakfast tacos are made fresh daily! RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER too!
Delicious Latin American cuisine.
67 locals recommend
Meso Maya Comida Y Copas
4123 Abrams Rd
67 locals recommend
Delicious Latin American cuisine.
Directly across from the Arboretum. Great vibes! Great food! Amazing outdoor seating and lounging! Voted Best Patio this year!
46 locals recommend
Smoky Rose
8602 Garland Rd
46 locals recommend
Directly across from the Arboretum. Great vibes! Great food! Amazing outdoor seating and lounging! Voted Best Patio this year!
Amazing pizza!
18 locals recommend
Olivella’s Neo Pizza Napoletana
6465 E Mockingbird Ln
18 locals recommend
Amazing pizza!
Fresh food with a farm-to-table flare.
13 locals recommend
Unleavened Fresh Kitchen
1900 Abrams Pkwy
13 locals recommend
Fresh food with a farm-to-table flare.
Dallas mafia history happening right here! And the pizza is amazing too.
30 locals recommend
Campisi's
5610 E Mockingbird Ln
30 locals recommend
Dallas mafia history happening right here! And the pizza is amazing too.
A hole-in-the-wall establishment of Lakewood. Neighborhood tavern with elevated pub grub & plenty of draft beers in a dimly-lit, red-walled space.
27 locals recommend
Cock & Bull Neighborhood Pub
6330 Gaston Ave
27 locals recommend
A hole-in-the-wall establishment of Lakewood. Neighborhood tavern with elevated pub grub & plenty of draft beers in a dimly-lit, red-walled space.
Award Winning Food. Voted Best Thin Crust Pizza in Dallas! They deliver Beer and Wine!!
24 locals recommend
Scalini's Pizza & Pasta
2021 Abrams Rd
24 locals recommend
Award Winning Food. Voted Best Thin Crust Pizza in Dallas! They deliver Beer and Wine!!
Long-running restaurant dishing out down-home takes on Italian standards in contemporary environs. RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER - less than a 5 minute walk away! The house garlic rolls are wonderful!
6 locals recommend
Alfonso's
718 N Buckner Blvd
6 locals recommend
Long-running restaurant dishing out down-home takes on Italian standards in contemporary environs. RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER - less than a 5 minute walk away! The house garlic rolls are wonderful!
Local coffee roaster. An East Dallas fan favorite for locals!
22 locals recommend
White Rock Coffee
10105 E NW Hwy
22 locals recommend
Local coffee roaster. An East Dallas fan favorite for locals!
Upscale spot offers an American menu in a spacious modern setting featuring a garden patio.
33 locals recommend
Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar
2501 N Harwood St
33 locals recommend
Upscale spot offers an American menu in a spacious modern setting featuring a garden patio.
The saying goes that friends are the family you get to choose. Local bars are like this, too, and Goodfriend is that kind of bar.
30 locals recommend
Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House
1154 Peavy Rd
30 locals recommend
The saying goes that friends are the family you get to choose. Local bars are like this, too, and Goodfriend is that kind of bar.
Newest Tex-Mex joint in East Dallas that's getting great reviews! RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER - super walkable!
6 locals recommend
El Vecino Tex Mex "East Dallas"
718 N Buckner Blvd
6 locals recommend
Newest Tex-Mex joint in East Dallas that's getting great reviews! RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER - super walkable!
Dumplings, soups & a handful of hot & cold bites, plus boba teas in booming Lake Highlands district.
8 locals recommend
Hello Dumpling
1146 Peavy Rd
8 locals recommend
Dumplings, soups & a handful of hot & cold bites, plus boba teas in booming Lake Highlands district.
For more than 20 years our guests have shared great food and lively conversations with their family, friends (and romantic partners) in our comfortable, unpretentious restaurant.
17 locals recommend
Cafe Izmir
3711 Greenville Ave
17 locals recommend
For more than 20 years our guests have shared great food and lively conversations with their family, friends (and romantic partners) in our comfortable, unpretentious restaurant.
Fresh, light and pure, authentic Neapolitan pizza brings a few simple ingredients together in a way that’s both satisfying and full of flavor.
12 locals recommend
Pizzeria Testa
8660 Church St
12 locals recommend
Fresh, light and pure, authentic Neapolitan pizza brings a few simple ingredients together in a way that’s both satisfying and full of flavor.
We’re a micro-roaster and coffee bar in North Texas serving handcrafted espresso drinks and expertly brewed single-origin coffees
29 locals recommend
Cultivar Coffee Bar & Roaster
313 Jefferson
29 locals recommend
We’re a micro-roaster and coffee bar in North Texas serving handcrafted espresso drinks and expertly brewed single-origin coffees
The dark, cozy ambiance here is popular among lovers, but the food and wine are the real stars. The menu changes bi-monthly, so there is always some new delight to try. Relax in the softly lit room or choose a patio table to observe the action on Lower Greenville.
25 locals recommend
The Grape
2808 Greenville Ave
25 locals recommend
The dark, cozy ambiance here is popular among lovers, but the food and wine are the real stars. The menu changes bi-monthly, so there is always some new delight to try. Relax in the softly lit room or choose a patio table to observe the action on Lower Greenville.
A small chain of doughnut shops, with its first store in Dallas, Texas and another in Denton, Texas founded in 2010. In addition to donuts, they also make chicken biscuits.
34 locals recommend
Hypnotic Donuts & Biscuits
9007 Garland Rd
34 locals recommend
A small chain of doughnut shops, with its first store in Dallas, Texas and another in Denton, Texas founded in 2010. In addition to donuts, they also make chicken biscuits.
A uniquely varied upscale-casual dining experience, offering Asian-Fusion and traditional steakhouse cuisines with a critically acclaimed sushi bar. Exposed walls and judiciously selected & placed Asian decorative motifs give the place a contemporary, comfortable feel.
15 locals recommend
Little Katana
4525 Cole Ave
15 locals recommend
A uniquely varied upscale-casual dining experience, offering Asian-Fusion and traditional steakhouse cuisines with a critically acclaimed sushi bar. Exposed walls and judiciously selected & placed Asian decorative motifs give the place a contemporary, comfortable feel.
A place where you can have a relaxed and healthy meal with friends right in the middle of the Dallas Farmers Market!
13 locals recommend
Mudhen Meat and Greens
13 locals recommend
A place where you can have a relaxed and healthy meal with friends right in the middle of the Dallas Farmers Market!
A casual and elegant restaurant with a party atmosphere, it serves excellent Japanese cuisine. Although a bit pricey, there is nothing that isn't worth your money here. The service is almost as good as the food.
22 locals recommend
Nobu Dallas
400 Crescent Court
22 locals recommend
A casual and elegant restaurant with a party atmosphere, it serves excellent Japanese cuisine. Although a bit pricey, there is nothing that isn't worth your money here. The service is almost as good as the food.
Voted as the neighborhood favorite for Thai food!
Ginger Thai Restaurant
6434 E Mockingbird Ln
Voted as the neighborhood favorite for Thai food!
Burgers made with fresh, all-natural ingredients prepared by hand. One of many great restaurants along McKinney.
74 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
3227 McKinney Ave
74 locals recommend
Burgers made with fresh, all-natural ingredients prepared by hand. One of many great restaurants along McKinney.
Landmark observation deck featuring light shows, 360-degree city views, 2 restaurants & a gift shop.
470 locals recommend
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd E
470 locals recommend
Landmark observation deck featuring light shows, 360-degree city views, 2 restaurants & a gift shop.
Tacos with global flavor inspirations plus boutique sodas & beers in hip, fast-food-style joint. Open until late!
163 locals recommend
Velvet Taco
2556 N Henderson Ave
163 locals recommend
Tacos with global flavor inspirations plus boutique sodas & beers in hip, fast-food-style joint. Open until late!
Upscale casual restaurant next to The Lot on the southwest corner of White Rock Lake
Local Traveler
7522 E Grand Ave
Upscale casual restaurant next to The Lot on the southwest corner of White Rock Lake

Drinks & Nightlife

Upscale hole-in-the-wall local spot with a unique ambiance as well as a great food menu.
42 locals recommend
Lounge Here
9028 Garland Rd
42 locals recommend
Upscale hole-in-the-wall local spot with a unique ambiance as well as a great food menu.
Great variety of eats, drinks and people watching on this stretch of a favorite and popular spot in East Dallas. My recommendations: Nora's, Steel City Pops, HG Supply Co. (esp. the rooftop bar with downtown views), GAP Co. Pizza, Dude Sweet Chocolate, Boulangerie (French bakery) and Company Cafe!
215 locals recommend
Lower Greenville
215 locals recommend
Great variety of eats, drinks and people watching on this stretch of a favorite and popular spot in East Dallas. My recommendations: Nora's, Steel City Pops, HG Supply Co. (esp. the rooftop bar with downtown views), GAP Co. Pizza, Dude Sweet Chocolate, Boulangerie (French bakery) and Company Cafe!
Desirable destination in East Dallas with live music, great night life, restaurants and people watching! Serious Pizza has some of the best and biggest slices you'll ever taste! Check out Emporium Pies for sure!
717 locals recommend
Deep Ellum
717 locals recommend
Desirable destination in East Dallas with live music, great night life, restaurants and people watching! Serious Pizza has some of the best and biggest slices you'll ever taste! Check out Emporium Pies for sure!
Complex housing food trucks in an expansive, retro outdoor space with treehouse & trailer bars.
229 locals recommend
Truck Yard
5624 Sears St
229 locals recommend
Complex housing food trucks in an expansive, retro outdoor space with treehouse & trailer bars.
Stylish winery & wine bar offering tastings of local vintages paired with global small plates.
39 locals recommend
Times Ten Cellars
6324 Prospect Ave
39 locals recommend
Stylish winery & wine bar offering tastings of local vintages paired with global small plates.
Stylish bar offering choice bites, cocktails & a large deck with city views in a bustling ambiance.
154 locals recommend
Happiest Hour
2616 Olive St
154 locals recommend
Stylish bar offering choice bites, cocktails & a large deck with city views in a bustling ambiance.
The feel of an old Dallas dive bar - retro light fixtures, '70s-era risque paintings, Christmas lights strung about and peculiar antiques. This place keeps the rhythm going by getting folks back on the dance floor.
10 locals recommend
The Whippersnapper
1806 McMillan Ave
10 locals recommend
The feel of an old Dallas dive bar - retro light fixtures, '70s-era risque paintings, Christmas lights strung about and peculiar antiques. This place keeps the rhythm going by getting folks back on the dance floor.
A multi-cuisine restaurant and bar that is ideal for all kinds of gatherings and celebrations. Located in the heart of Deep Ellum and offering stunning views of Downtown from its roof patio.
79 locals recommend
STIRR
2803 Main
79 locals recommend
A multi-cuisine restaurant and bar that is ideal for all kinds of gatherings and celebrations. Located in the heart of Deep Ellum and offering stunning views of Downtown from its roof patio.

Parks & Nature

A true gem in the heart of Dallas on the Southeast corner of White Rock Lake. Definitely recommend going for their seasonal pumpkin and Christmas displays.
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland Rd
710 locals recommend
A true gem in the heart of Dallas on the Southeast corner of White Rock Lake. Definitely recommend going for their seasonal pumpkin and Christmas displays.
The very heart of East Dallas right here!
502 locals recommend
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock Rd
502 locals recommend
The very heart of East Dallas right here!
A unique park literally bridging the gap between uptown and downtown Dallas.
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
884 locals recommend
A unique park literally bridging the gap between uptown and downtown Dallas.
Fair Park public garden teaches nature conservation with events & exhibits like the butterfly house.
21 locals recommend
Texas Discovery Gardens
3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
21 locals recommend
Fair Park public garden teaches nature conservation with events & exhibits like the butterfly house.

Arts & Culture

790 locals recommend
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood St
790 locals recommend
240 locals recommend
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora St
240 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Bath House Cultural Center
521 E Lawther Dr
8 locals recommend
Modern architectural gem just north of Downtown Dallas!
727 locals recommend
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field St
727 locals recommend
Modern architectural gem just north of Downtown Dallas!

Shopping

Dallas shopping at its finest + AMC Movie Theaters
597 locals recommend
NorthPark Center
8687 N US 75-Central Expy 1000
597 locals recommend
Dallas shopping at its finest + AMC Movie Theaters
If you love books, you must!
19 locals recommend
Half Price Books
5803 E NW Hwy
19 locals recommend
If you love books, you must!
Retail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
REI
5929 E NW Hwy
Retail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
Modern shopping mall with boutique & big-name stores, dining options, a cinema & a comedy club.
96 locals recommend
Mockingbird Station
5307 E Mockingbird Ln
96 locals recommend
Modern shopping mall with boutique & big-name stores, dining options, a cinema & a comedy club.
Clothing, footwear, outerwear, travel tools, and nature education from Kerrville to Kilimanjaro since 1970. You can find just about anything here! Great gifts and stocking stuffers!
Whole Earth Provision Co.
5400 E Mockingbird Ln
Clothing, footwear, outerwear, travel tools, and nature education from Kerrville to Kilimanjaro since 1970. You can find just about anything here! Great gifts and stocking stuffers!
A great shopping experience in Park Cities.
17 locals recommend
Snider Plaza
6815 Snider Plaza
17 locals recommend
A great shopping experience in Park Cities.
Bohemian boutique selling handmade & eco-conscious gifts, clothing, jewelry & home decor.
16 locals recommend
Favor the Kind
2928 N Henderson Ave
16 locals recommend
Bohemian boutique selling handmade & eco-conscious gifts, clothing, jewelry & home decor.
Discerningly fresh and stylish with a classic flair. Lifestyle boutique bringing beauty and function to up lift.
9 locals recommend
Talulah & HESS
5810 Live Oak St
9 locals recommend
Discerningly fresh and stylish with a classic flair. Lifestyle boutique bringing beauty and function to up lift.
Individually owned stores, local restaurants and boutiques. A personalized shopping experience you’ll find refreshingly different with its historic art-deco architecture, selection of stores, and award-winning restaurants (be sure to check out Rise No. 1 and Flower Child)!
32 locals recommend
Inwood Village
5300 W Lovers Ln
32 locals recommend
Individually owned stores, local restaurants and boutiques. A personalized shopping experience you’ll find refreshingly different with its historic art-deco architecture, selection of stores, and award-winning restaurants (be sure to check out Rise No. 1 and Flower Child)!
This upscale center is typical Highland Park. Trendy boutique shops and stores that offer exceptional services.
100 locals recommend
Highland Park Village
47 Highland Park Village
100 locals recommend
This upscale center is typical Highland Park. Trendy boutique shops and stores that offer exceptional services.

Entertainment & Activities

Even if you aren't a golfer, this place is fantastic especially on nice weather days!
178 locals recommend
Topgolf
8787 Park Ln
178 locals recommend
Even if you aren't a golfer, this place is fantastic especially on nice weather days!
Eat, Drink & Bowl with some style. A great place to bring friends, family & colleagues together to bowl in Dallas. Great for date night!
21 locals recommend
Bowl & Barrel
8084 Park Ln
21 locals recommend
Eat, Drink & Bowl with some style. A great place to bring friends, family & colleagues together to bowl in Dallas. Great for date night!
By Movie Lovers, For Movie Lovers. Dine-in Cinema with the best in movies, beer, food, and events.
119 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
1005 S Lamar St
119 locals recommend
By Movie Lovers, For Movie Lovers. Dine-in Cinema with the best in movies, beer, food, and events.

Essentials

106 locals recommend
Central Market
5750 E Lovers Ln
106 locals recommend
185 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2001 Greenville Ave
185 locals recommend
Metro Paws Animal Hospital - White Rock
7446 E Grand Ave
289 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2510 McKinney Ave
289 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
9440 Garland Rd
21 locals recommend