Oak Lawn Recommendations
Bars/nightlife
A popular staple of Oak Lawn, the Round-Up Saloon has line dancing, a premium Tequila Shack, and a rooftop patio. This is one of the best-known gay bars in Dallas and is always a good time.
44 locals recommend
Round Up Saloon
3912 Cedar Springs RdA popular staple of Oak Lawn, the Round-Up Saloon has line dancing, a premium Tequila Shack, and a rooftop patio. This is one of the best-known gay bars in Dallas and is always a good time.
The Grapevine has a great outdoor patio, and is just a short walk from the Cedar Springs nightlife. It's more of a dive bar with a mellow atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out for a quieter night.
24 locals recommend
The Grapevine Bar
2213 Maple AveThe Grapevine has a great outdoor patio, and is just a short walk from the Cedar Springs nightlife. It's more of a dive bar with a mellow atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out for a quieter night.
Check this place out for drinks, pub food, and a nice patio with people watching right on Cedar Springs Road.
18 locals recommend
Cedar Springs Tap House
4123 Cedar Springs RdCheck this place out for drinks, pub food, and a nice patio with people watching right on Cedar Springs Road.
Sightseeing
For a fun day/night out, the Cidercade has several rooms of arcade games and a variety of ciders made in-house. For the games, you pay $10 to play all day. Makes for a fun date night or group activity.
40 locals recommend
Cidercade Dallas
2777 Irving BlvdFor a fun day/night out, the Cidercade has several rooms of arcade games and a variety of ciders made in-house. For the games, you pay $10 to play all day. Makes for a fun date night or group activity.
Katy Trail (Dallas)
Katy Trail (Dallas)Great walking trail
Turtle Creek Park
3333 Turtle Creek BlvdOutdoor space, great for walking or hanging out at a park
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood StOne of the 10 largest art museums in the country
The Reunion Tower has a revolving restaurant with 360-degree views over Dallas as well as the GeO-Deck observation level.
470 locals recommend
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd EThe Reunion Tower has a revolving restaurant with 360-degree views over Dallas as well as the GeO-Deck observation level.
Food scene
Dallas is known for great BBQ, and this place doesn't disappoint. They have great food and cocktails, and the wait staff is friendly and fun.
10 locals recommend
18th & Vine
4100 Maple AveDallas is known for great BBQ, and this place doesn't disappoint. They have great food and cocktails, and the wait staff is friendly and fun.
Great for a date, great for a group. The menu is a bit limited, but the food and drinks are worth the visit.
8 locals recommend
Sprezza
4010 Maple AveGreat for a date, great for a group. The menu is a bit limited, but the food and drinks are worth the visit.
If you've never been to Snooze, you should definitely give it a try. They have great brunch food. The lines can be a bit long on the weekends, so be sure to check in on Yelp beforehand to get in line.
52 locals recommend
Snooze an AM Eatery
3211 Oak Lawn AveIf you've never been to Snooze, you should definitely give it a try. They have great brunch food. The lines can be a bit long on the weekends, so be sure to check in on Yelp beforehand to get in line.
Pie Tap has several locations, so find the one that's best for you. The food is great. The cocktails are delicious. I recommend the lollipop chicken wings, any of the pizzas, and the Italian Margarita.
13 locals recommend
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
1212 Oak Lawn AvePie Tap has several locations, so find the one that's best for you. The food is great. The cocktails are delicious. I recommend the lollipop chicken wings, any of the pizzas, and the Italian Margarita.
Takeout
Good takeout Thai food. The Pad Thai is flavorful, as are the curries. The curries are a little on the spicy side. The chicken satay is really tender.
12 locals recommend
Thai Thai Restaurant
1731 Greenville AveGood takeout Thai food. The Pad Thai is flavorful, as are the curries. The curries are a little on the spicy side. The chicken satay is really tender.
They have great takeout food. The whole chicken is enough for several people. The chicken sandwiches are great too. The bread pudding is really tasty. They also have dine-in, but no patio.
23 locals recommend
Street's Fine Chicken
3857 Cedar Springs RoadThey have great takeout food. The whole chicken is enough for several people. The chicken sandwiches are great too. The bread pudding is really tasty. They also have dine-in, but no patio.
Food/Drink Stores
Kroger Fresh Fare
4142 Cedar Springs RdClosest grocery store
Whole Foods Market
4100 Lomo Alto DrAnother grocery option, can get delivery or pickup on Amazon
Total Wine & More
9350 N US 75-Central Expy 1000Walking distance from the house, great deals
Neighborhoods
Oak Lawn is an upscale district known for Cedar Springs Road, the heart of the city’s gay scene. It’s lined with lively bars and DJ-driven clubs, as well as venues for karaoke, drag shows, and country and western dancing. Popular hiking and bike trails run alongside nearby Turtle Creek and cut through green spaces like Oak Lawn Park, home to the stately Arlington Hall events venue.
62 locals recommend
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn is an upscale district known for Cedar Springs Road, the heart of the city’s gay scene. It’s lined with lively bars and DJ-driven clubs, as well as venues for karaoke, drag shows, and country and western dancing. Popular hiking and bike trails run alongside nearby Turtle Creek and cut through green spaces like Oak Lawn Park, home to the stately Arlington Hall events venue.