50 Best American Restaurants in Dallas

“I am incredibly proud of the team that has made this restaurant a great place to eat and enjoy the amazing atmosphere. I hope that they continue their success and open many more locations in Dallas Texas.“

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“Go here. If you go anywhere to eat in DFW area, let it be this place. The first true farm to table restaurant that puts its heart and soul into everything they make. We were blown away by every cocktail and dish we had, but the star of the show was the Tea Braised Pig Tails (pictured below). As a farmer and a butcher, I have no idea where they source these magical, massive pig tails, but they are 100% the best tasting thing I've put in my mouth in Dallas since we came. In all my (16 total) years in bars and restaurants, I've never been more impressed by a single bartender. This guy is lacto fermenting, dehydrating, infusing, & manipulating different ingredients in incredible ways that deserve as much credit as the kitchen. Honestly, the combination of a passionate chef and a passionate bartender make this place hands down the best spot in DFW. I wish more places were ethically sourcing ingredients and using more of the animals they serve, as this place has so perfectly achieved. If they were closer, I'd probably be trying to do business with them in some manner.“

“I had an absolutely incredible experience at . From the moment I walked in, the ambiance and people was elegant.

The food was nothing short of spectacular! Each dish was clearly crafted with care, and you can tell the chef is passionate about quality ingredients.

The cocktails were equally impressive.

Service was top-notch too—our server, food runners and they even have ice cream server.“

“I recently had a wonderful date night with my boyfriend at this restaurant. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the hostess and promptly seated. Our waiter, Jacy, was amazing and helped us choose our cocktails while explaining everything on the menu in detail. When our food arrived, it was absolutely delicious. I’ve never had such a perfectly cooked medium-rare steak. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend this place!“

“Loved the vibe - a little noisy - but food was great (chicken a little dry) my 🐠 was wowza!! Service was good too - ⭐️ ⭐️ 🌟🌟“

“We were visiting from out of town and a local friend recommended this restaurant. My tween daughter and I had dinner here, and it was phenomenal! The food was so good, I went back and got takeout too. Can’t say enough about the delicious, clean food! We had fish tacos, smoked chicken salad and a small Brussels sprouts salad. Picky eater daughter had the kids chicken tacos and raved! Yum!“

“Outstanding venue!!! We will be back.“

“We ate here, New Year’s Eve and every single thing we got from the cocktails to every course of food was excellent! Our waitress gave excellent service! I definitely recommend“

“Delicious food and drinks relaxing atmosphere.“

“Great restaurant for brunch!!! Everything tasted great and had a lot of flavor!

Definitely recommend for a girls brunch or for family! Nice atmosphere if you want to dress up a little too. They have a small indoor balcony perfect for you and a girlfriend to share secrets or a romantic date with your boo.

The drinks were tasty, the appetizers were a perfect starter, and the main dishes didn't disappoint.

Kid-friendliness: Good restaurant for well behaved children“

“My god, we love D.L. Macks. We saw it on Instagram and my boyfriend put it on our list. We were passing through the area and decided to stop by.

Firstly, we love the space. It was a modern take on an old school vibe. So good.

For the food, we ordered their Chicken Parm and the Cheese Tortellini with the creamy pesto sauce. The Chicken Parm came with the spicy rigatoni. The chicken was incredible, but the spicy rigatoni was just okay. It looks better than it tastes. It wasn’t bad, just kind of lackluster.

The Cheese Tortellini, however, was incredible. We were OBSESSED. It’s very rich, but man if you like rich, get it. I paired it with a Dirty Martini, for no other reason than I love Dirty Martinis, and it was perfect. My boyfriend liked his drinks as well - they made a very strong margarita.

Their mozzarella bites were so good and the Caesar salad was unique. I would likely skip the salad next time.

We can’t wait to go back and try the other items. Their sandwiches look incredible. So does the pizza.“

“Absolutely loved this place! The drinks were fantastic—my saki and gin cocktail was a standout, and my friend’s rye and pumpkin drink was both unique and delicious. The food was equally impressive. The wagyu hot dogs on rye bread were unbelievable, and the local roasted vegetables, pasta, and tacos were all perfectly prepared and flavorful. We finished with their espresso chocolate cake, which was rich and decadent—a perfect ending to the meal. Highly recommend giving this spot a try! 🤤⭐️

Vegetarian options: Veggie tartare, mushroom tacos and pasta were all so good!!!!“

“Quarter Acre is a beautiful, serene restaurant with great service and outstanding cuisine. Every single item, from the bread, to the snacks, to the appetizers, to the entree, to the desserts, was delicious! I highly recommend, and will definitely be going back.“

“I decided to try this restaurant since it was only seven minutes from my hotel. The food was delicious! Everything on the menu is à la carte, so no sides come with your meal, no matter what you order. However, it was well worth the price! I had the mushrooms, fried fish, steak fries, and a tomato and crouton salad that wasn’t on the menu. I also ordered a bottle of wine.“

“Love Renny’s! The food and service are consistent! Delicious and served hot! Service is exceptional! My new favorite!“

“I LOVE this place. It is delicious and the atmosphere is perfection. Highly recommend.“

“Fantastic food, atmosphere, drinks, ect“

“Great team in particular my server, Maria. Food was top quality too 👍“

“It has been many years since I have had the pleasure of dining at The Zodiac Room. When I worked downtown this was our place to celebrate. We live in the suburbs but it was worth the drive in to do a little shopping and enjoy this beautiful restaurant. I took my Mother for an early Mother's Day celebration. The service was impeccable and the food delicious. Popovers and strawberry butter are always a treat and my Mom loved her chicken piccata. Highly recommend The Zodiac Room.“

“Everything was excellent. Chloe is amazing.“

“This once was a favorite restaurant for me but sadly its seen better days, I built a lot of memories here. But this evening was the most horrible restaurant experience that I have ever had in all of Dallas. The manager by the name of XAVIER half way into our meal stated that DRAKES by order of the owner HUNTER POND has a time limit in their dining experience. XAVIER was rude, hurried and condescending while there were several empty tables on a wednesday night He obviously knows nothing about customer service but was evidently made a manager by Mr Pond because he drives the numbers by chasing guests out of the restaurant to create capacity. The quality of the food has gone down substantially and the management in place knows nothing about quality service. Going out to dinner and spending a considerable amount of money should not be accompanied by rude uncouth service in the most hurried manner and complimented with very mediocre food and terrible service. I would not recommend this restaurant at any level. I am personally very sad to see Drakes in this light. I would like a personal call from Mr. Pond himself. Service: 0 Food: Mediocre“

“We always sit at the bar, so that's the area of the restaurant my review is related to.

Ashley - the manager (formerly bar tender extraordinaire) has become a friend. (No we aren't drunks or even weekly or monthly regulars.) But we converse she remembers us.

The atmosphere is light, conversational, (no loud music), can watch a couple of games, and the good is outstanding. There are some standards on the menu, but they always mix things up with a special and the occasional revised menu.

It's a place we can always take friends because it's consistently delicious.“

“I experienced nothing but good service at the Frisco location! My son & I food was served by the time I paid for everything and it was good. Would definitely return anytime I’m in the area.“

“Sundown at Granada is an incredible venue for our showcases! The intimate atmosphere, fantastic staff, and great crowd always make for an unforgettable experience. We love performing here and can’t wait for the next one!“

“I LOVE this place. It is delicious and the atmosphere is perfection. Highly recommend.“

“This restaurant is really impressive. The environment is simple and stylish, not too ostentatious, but also elegant. The taste of the dishes is very good, the ingredients are fresh, and you can feel the chef's care in every bite.“

“Ideal place for a special Mother’s Day brunch. Food was delicious. We sat outside in expanded dining space. Very festive. We didn’t feel rushed and the service was great. Easy valet parking. Fun sports memorabilia inside. Lots of athletes and their families honoring their moms. Very special and lots of fun.“

“We loved the food and the decoration they put on the table for a special day. a very elegant restaurant thanks dakota“

“The food was delicious and our server was great. Some of the employees got together and were having very loud conversations near our table for a while. I just wished they would have been more professional and moved somewhere else to continue their conversation.“

“Date night good vibe in this place food was good excellent service……“

“Listen….my wife and I are suckers for non big name dining. So tonight we were able to go on a date night for the first time in over a year and I happened to find this restaurant on accident looking for a different one. THE. BEST. mistake I’ve ever made. I got a reservation for the patio area and it did not disappoint. It’s quiet and cozy with a great view of the restaurant interior and we were off to the races at that point. The gentleman who took care of us tonight was a younger guy by the name of Elliott. While he told us he was new to The Porch, you would have never known. His knowledge of the menu was incredible and we didn’t have a question he couldn’t answer. The food was unparalleled and while I would say at this point that you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu: I will absolutely vouch for the food we got that I would say are must try dishes. -Cornbread Fritters -basically hushpuppies made with cornbread, jalapeño and cheddar cheese then deep fried and served with a spicy mayo. (Don’t let the dip fool you. Neither of us are mayo fans. But I would buy an entire jar of that) -Giant Handmade pretzel. It’s as advertised. -Shortrib Stroganoff…this was my dinner and it was incredible. It’s exactly what you think. It’s a stick to the ribs, hearty meal that will fill you up or give you leftovers for a day or two. -The Standard Burger…again. As advertised. It is THE standard. And be ready, you will need both hands and a fork lift to eat it. If you like pickles, the bread and butter pickles are hands down the best pickles I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The drinks were fantastic as well. I always use an old fashioned to gage the bar and restaurant. It exceeded my expectations by a long shot. Folks, you can’t go wrong here. I would highly recommend The Porch to anyone to try. My wife snd I will be back as frequently as we can. The management is incredible and so is the whole experience! You won’t be disappointed.“

“Never had anything from the menu that wasn't excellent. Atmosphere and the live music is always on point.Give them a visit.“

“wonderful atmosphere great staff and honestly food is top tier absolute gem of a pub.“

“Got some to go the other day. Was great!“

“First time there and it was so good. Service was excellent. Food was phenomenal.“

“I had the pleasure of experiencing RH Restaurant in NYC and seen that they had a location in Dallas, so I had to try. We had the Salmon, Potato purée, and broccolini as our Main. The sides are a la carte but soooo delicious! My partner stated they could have had the Potato puree just a little thicker but the flavor was great, the broccolini I believe had an amazing lemon butter, and the salmon was cooked to perfection! Honestly we talked about going back just for the broccolini. I would definitely recommend for any occasion!“

“My adult children took me here for my birthday and I have to say I totally enjoyed it. Our waiter was awesome. The portions are huge. There was 4 of us and we all got something different plus appetizers. We sampled each other's dish of course. It's rather pricey but as I said you get huge portions.“

“I’m not good at words; go here fastly and buy all the things. You’ll very likely regret not doing everything I just recommended.“

“Excellent location of this restaurant, with a delicious variety of eating and drinking options. Ideal to refresh yourself and recharge your stomach's energy. ??? Inside the Dallas Botanical Garden, with a beautiful view, an environment with natural beauty wherever you walk and see.“

“Our server Michael was great. He was very knowledgeable about the menu, offered suggestions which we took and enjoyed a very good meal. The spicy rigatoni was excellent and the chicken was top notch. The atmosphere was pleasant and the remaining staff was cordial as well.
We will definitely be back soon“

“❤️ the food and atmosphere“

“Dana at the Plano location is an absolute Godsend and such a joy. She brightened up my entire day and made it to where I will be returning just to see her! Well, that and to have more delicious food ☺️“

“Eric provided excellent, timely service. I will be back.“

“Great food! Great atmosphere!“

“Yummy and excellent service! Champagne Parmesan soup was outstanding. I think it is one of prettiest places in Dallas. Go this holiday season and enjoy!“

“I had booked a rehearsal dinner at the restaurant and the food was AMAZING. My father loves steaks and he said this was the best steak he ever had. Service was great. We did go over our initial time that we had reserved - but the hostess was so nice that she pardoned our overtime because of how much we had enjoyed ourselves. Definitely recommend this place!!!“

“While I do recommend Normas Cafe I also recommend you bring back the wonderful wait staff you once had. I've been coming here for over twenty years and today was disappointing. No one came to refill coffee, my friend who ordered coffee never got his, I had to flag someone down because something was missing from my order and our table was totally neglected. This is not the Normas I know and love.“

“Had my cousin bridal shower there and big shouts out to Severe he really was a great host and because of him we will be back“