Guidebook for Dallas
Drinks & Nightlife
Times Ten Cellars
6324 Prospect Ave Great patio, tons of space for parties, local winery...
Located in the iconic Belmont hotel, this bar has a great patio with a beautiful view of downtown Dallas. This isn't in Lakewood, but worth the drive (or the Uber).
7 locals recommend
BarBelmont
901 Fort Worth AveLocated in the iconic Belmont hotel, this bar has a great patio with a beautiful view of downtown Dallas. This isn't in Lakewood, but worth the drive (or the Uber).
If you like craft beer, this is your spot. With 36 taps pouring brews from all across the Lone Star State (and a slight bias toward local North Texas breweries) there is a beer for every pallet.
7 locals recommend
Lakewood Growler
6448 E Mockingbird LnIf you like craft beer, this is your spot. With 36 taps pouring brews from all across the Lone Star State (and a slight bias toward local North Texas breweries) there is a beer for every pallet.
Restaurant and Bar with a great patio next door to the Granada theater. (Gluten free options available.)
45 locals recommend
Sundown at Granada
3520 Greenville AveRestaurant and Bar with a great patio next door to the Granada theater. (Gluten free options available.)
Food Scene
Great mexican food and even better patio. You'll want to order the guacamole and a mambo taxi. This is 10 minute walk from our house. (Gluten Free menu available.)
172 locals recommend
Mi Cocina
3699 McKinney AveGreat mexican food and even better patio. You'll want to order the guacamole and a mambo taxi. This is 10 minute walk from our house. (Gluten Free menu available.)
Penne Pomodoro is about a 10 minute walk from our home and has some great Italian food. They also offer weeknight specials including half price bottles of wine and kids eat free. (Gluten free menu available.)
7 locals recommend
Penne Pomodoro
1924 Abrams PkwyPenne Pomodoro is about a 10 minute walk from our home and has some great Italian food. They also offer weeknight specials including half price bottles of wine and kids eat free. (Gluten free menu available.)
While Mudhen isn't nearby (or at least not walking distance), it's our favorite restaurant in Dallas so of course it makes the list. Mudhen is located in the Dallas Farmer's Market and has IMO the best brunch in town and an awesome patio! Be sure to get the chocolate mousse if you go for dinner. (Gluten free menu available.)
13 locals recommend
Mudhen Meat and Greens
While Mudhen isn't nearby (or at least not walking distance), it's our favorite restaurant in Dallas so of course it makes the list. Mudhen is located in the Dallas Farmer's Market and has IMO the best brunch in town and an awesome patio! Be sure to get the chocolate mousse if you go for dinner. (Gluten free menu available.)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2201 Abrams RdThis Chipotle is right at the end of our street!
Paleo inspired menu and SO good. There's nothing on the menu we haven't liked. Be sure to ask for the grilled avocado and malanga chips that are not on the menu. Yum. Also, this restaurant isn't in Lakewood, but it's not too far away. (Gluten free menu available.)
11 locals recommend
Origin Kitchen + Bar
4438 McKinney AvePaleo inspired menu and SO good. There's nothing on the menu we haven't liked. Be sure to ask for the grilled avocado and malanga chips that are not on the menu. Yum. Also, this restaurant isn't in Lakewood, but it's not too far away. (Gluten free menu available.)
This is a fun, local spot for a great meal and drinks. Less than 10 minute walk from our house.
16 locals recommend
The Heights
2015 Abrams PkwyThis is a fun, local spot for a great meal and drinks. Less than 10 minute walk from our house.
Family friendly mediterranean food. Less than 10 minute walk from our house. Patio seating.
18 locals recommend
Zoës Kitchen
2009 Abrams PkwyFamily friendly mediterranean food. Less than 10 minute walk from our house. Patio seating.
Great burger joint. 10 minute walk from our house. (Gluten free menu available.)
31 locals recommend
Liberty Burger
1904 Abrams PkwyGreat burger joint. 10 minute walk from our house. (Gluten free menu available.)
The pizza is SO good. Plus the atmosphere is pretty great too. (Gluten free options available.)
44 locals recommend
Fireside Pies
2820 N Henderson AveThe pizza is SO good. Plus the atmosphere is pretty great too. (Gluten free options available.)
Taco Joint
911 N Peak StBecause tacos!
Wraps and Salads and kids eat free everyday after 4pm! (Gluten free menu available.)
13 locals recommend
Unleavened Fresh Kitchen
1900 Abrams PkwyWraps and Salads and kids eat free everyday after 4pm! (Gluten free menu available.)
The food is great, but the drinks are even better. And they have a great patio.
58 locals recommend
Gemma
2323 N Henderson AveThe food is great, but the drinks are even better. And they have a great patio.
Parks & Nature
We love the Dallas Arboretum. It's the perfect spot to walk through acres of beautiful landscape (with or without kids), catch a live music concert at sunset (Cool Thursdays), or relax with a good book. They even have a Children's Garden with tons of kid-friendly attractions.
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdWe love the Dallas Arboretum. It's the perfect spot to walk through acres of beautiful landscape (with or without kids), catch a live music concert at sunset (Cool Thursdays), or relax with a good book. They even have a Children's Garden with tons of kid-friendly attractions.
This is the local park we frequent the most with our kids. It's walking distance to White Rock Lake and has a great trail that connects right to the lake.
Lakewood Park
7143 Williamson RdThis is the local park we frequent the most with our kids. It's walking distance to White Rock Lake and has a great trail that connects right to the lake.
Dallas' famous urban park that sits atop a highway. This park is really cool and worth a visit. They have foods trucks, splash fountains, a children's play area with a splash pad, games, and often live music. It's also walking distance to the DMA.
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyDallas' famous urban park that sits atop a highway. This park is really cool and worth a visit. They have foods trucks, splash fountains, a children's play area with a splash pad, games, and often live music. It's also walking distance to the DMA.
Shopping
The recently revamped Dallas Farmer's Market is THE spot for great organic produce and local crafts, food, clothing, and drinks. Our favorite vendors are Feral Majesty and Bonton Farms. Also check out Stocks and Bondy for some tea infused bone broth in the shed. And don't miss a meal at Mudhen! It's our favorite restaurant in Dallas!
189 locals recommend
Dallas Farmers Market
920 S Harwood StThe recently revamped Dallas Farmer's Market is THE spot for great organic produce and local crafts, food, clothing, and drinks. Our favorite vendors are Feral Majesty and Bonton Farms. Also check out Stocks and Bondy for some tea infused bone broth in the shed. And don't miss a meal at Mudhen! It's our favorite restaurant in Dallas!
Talulah & HESS is Lakewood's stop for the perfect gift. They have home decor, jewelry, clothing, etc.
9 locals recommend
Talulah & HESS
5810 Live Oak StTalulah & HESS is Lakewood's stop for the perfect gift. They have home decor, jewelry, clothing, etc.
TONS of great shopping at Northpark. Also an AMC Movie Theater, great restaurants, and a mini Dallas Public Library.
597 locals recommend
NorthPark Center
8687 N US 75-Central Expy 1000TONS of great shopping at Northpark. Also an AMC Movie Theater, great restaurants, and a mini Dallas Public Library.
Akola Project
6827 Snider PlazaShop for a cause... Beautiful jewelry handmade in Dallas and Uganda.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2510 McKinney AveAbout a 5 minute walk from our house.
CVS
1411 MainIn case you need a pharmacy nearby. Also walking distance.
Arts & Culture
FREE admission! The DMA is one of the largest art museums in America, located in the nation's largest art's district in Downtown Dallas. You'll see works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Mondrian, and many other well-known artists. It's also very kid-friendly with a fun children's area. And, it's walking distance to Klyde Warren park.
790 locals recommend
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood StFREE admission! The DMA is one of the largest art museums in America, located in the nation's largest art's district in Downtown Dallas. You'll see works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Mondrian, and many other well-known artists. It's also very kid-friendly with a fun children's area. And, it's walking distance to Klyde Warren park.
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora StEntertainment & Activities
During the fall, you won't want to miss the Texas State Fair at Fair Park. Anytime you can visit the Texas Discovery Gardens, an awesome butterfly garden, the Children's Aquarium, and tons of great concerts at Starplex.
83 locals recommend
South Dallas
During the fall, you won't want to miss the Texas State Fair at Fair Park. Anytime you can visit the Texas Discovery Gardens, an awesome butterfly garden, the Children's Aquarium, and tons of great concerts at Starplex.
The new hippo exhibit is awesome! And Safari Nights Concert series at the Dallas Zoo during the summer are really fun.
350 locals recommend
Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveThe new hippo exhibit is awesome! And Safari Nights Concert series at the Dallas Zoo during the summer are really fun.
Great concerts at the Granada on Greenville Ave. Walking distance to fun restaurants and bars as well.
75 locals recommend
Granada Theater
3524 Greenville AveGreat concerts at the Granada on Greenville Ave. Walking distance to fun restaurants and bars as well.