Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
This is a great nearby Tex-Mex that we highly recommend for good quality and service. Just one block away! Great for Sunday brunch too :-)
22 locals recommend
Fernando's Mexican Cuisine
4347 W Northwest HwyThis is a great nearby Tex-Mex that we highly recommend for good quality and service. Just one block away! Great for Sunday brunch too :-)
Who doesn't like Starbucks? Just one block away with all your favorite coffee drinks :-)
156 locals recommend
Starbucks
3699 McKinney AveWho doesn't like Starbucks? Just one block away with all your favorite coffee drinks :-)
Not just a bakery! They serve delicious quiche and other French-inspired yummies :-)
7 locals recommend
la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Midway
4343 W Northwest HwyNot just a bakery! They serve delicious quiche and other French-inspired yummies :-)
A fabulous restaurant if you're heading more into the city or uptown. Spectacular food and service. Recommend valet at the front entrance, because parking is hard. Or, take an Uber.
Doc B's Fresh Kitchen
2021 McKinney AveA fabulous restaurant if you're heading more into the city or uptown. Spectacular food and service. Recommend valet at the front entrance, because parking is hard. Or, take an Uber.
A fun place in the Harwood District. Great drinks and eats. Highly recommend to also sit at the bar for cocktails and have nibbles, especially the flatbread pizzas :-)
33 locals recommend
Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar
2501 N Harwood StA fun place in the Harwood District. Great drinks and eats. Highly recommend to also sit at the bar for cocktails and have nibbles, especially the flatbread pizzas :-)
Several locations in Dallas. Great sushi and other fun Asian food at really good prices. Highly recommend if you enjoy Sushi
12 locals recommend
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
7859 Walnut Hl LnSeveral locations in Dallas. Great sushi and other fun Asian food at really good prices. Highly recommend if you enjoy Sushi
Several locations in Dallas. This location has both a bakery and an ice cream shop, but in two different stores next to each other. Get a cupcake sundae, and you'll be amazed! They also have a cupcake ATM, to buy cupcakes 24/7
10 locals recommend
Sprinkles Dallas Ice Cream
8413 Preston Center PlazaSeveral locations in Dallas. This location has both a bakery and an ice cream shop, but in two different stores next to each other. Get a cupcake sundae, and you'll be amazed! They also have a cupcake ATM, to buy cupcakes 24/7
If you want the best local pizza, go here! Or, better yet, order if for delivery. They are just one block from our house, so you can also walk there. Yummy pizza :-)
i Fratelli Pizza North Dallas
4235 West Northwest HighwayIf you want the best local pizza, go here! Or, better yet, order if for delivery. They are just one block from our house, so you can also walk there. Yummy pizza :-)
Amazing BBQ! A very rustic scene and the food is served on a tin tray. Locals love this place.
255 locals recommend
Pecan Lodge
2702 MainAmazing BBQ! A very rustic scene and the food is served on a tin tray. Locals love this place.
Looking for fancy and romantic? Salum has the best food in all of Dallas. The chef is a good friend of ours and is world-renowned with James Beard certification. Amazing steaks, seafood, and other fine culinary delights.
6 locals recommend
Salum Restaurant
4152 Cole AveLooking for fancy and romantic? Salum has the best food in all of Dallas. The chef is a good friend of ours and is world-renowned with James Beard certification. Amazing steaks, seafood, and other fine culinary delights.
Looking for a great burger! Twisted root has some of the best. A rustic scene, and several locations in Dallas.
116 locals recommend
Twisted Root Burger Co
2615 Commerce StLooking for a great burger! Twisted root has some of the best. A rustic scene, and several locations in Dallas.
Blatt Beer & Table
7859 Walnut Hl LnIf you're in this area, dine here. Great beer and cocktails and really good food.
A great location in the McKinney street area for gastropub style food. Food, cocktails, and service are always great. Outdoor dining available for people watching.
16 locals recommend
Eureka
3700 McKinney AveA great location in the McKinney street area for gastropub style food. Food, cocktails, and service are always great. Outdoor dining available for people watching.
Need a great breakfast? This place serves up some amazing omelets. Try the California Omelet. Usually a very busy place on weekends. Several locations in Dallas.
8 locals recommend
Yolk - Preston Center
8315 Westchester DrNeed a great breakfast? This place serves up some amazing omelets. Try the California Omelet. Usually a very busy place on weekends. Several locations in Dallas.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best cocktails in Dallas. Hand-made craft cocktails with stunning flavor. The atmosphere is dark and energetic. Usually crowded on weekends.
68 locals recommend
Parliament
2418 Allen StThe best cocktails in Dallas. Hand-made craft cocktails with stunning flavor. The atmosphere is dark and energetic. Usually crowded on weekends.
Everything Else
Elements
4400 Lovers LnNeed a massage? There are several locations in Dallas. Treat yourself :-)
Sightseeing
Lots of people like to visit this famous location.
421 locals recommend
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StLots of people like to visit this famous location.
If you were a fan of the Dallas TV Show, this is a great place to visit and take fun photos.
39 locals recommend
Southfork Ranch
3700 Hogge DrIf you were a fan of the Dallas TV Show, this is a great place to visit and take fun photos.
So many great things to see here. Shops, art galleries, restaurants, and bars. Very hipster.
521 locals recommend
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis StSo many great things to see here. Shops, art galleries, restaurants, and bars. Very hipster.
Shopping
Probably the best mall in the US! Great shops of all kinds and so clean. It has amazing artwork all over, is almost like being in a museum.
597 locals recommend
NorthPark Center
8687 N US 75-Central Expy 1000Probably the best mall in the US! Great shops of all kinds and so clean. It has amazing artwork all over, is almost like being in a museum.
Great discount shopping. Find all kinds of bargains at these outlet stores. Plus there's a Whole Foods, Starbucks and much more.
Park Lane North
Park Lane NorthGreat discount shopping. Find all kinds of bargains at these outlet stores. Plus there's a Whole Foods, Starbucks and much more.
Mockingbird Station
5307 E Mockingbird LnAnother great outdoor area with all sorts of fun shops.
Parks & Nature
An incredible park in the center of the city and near the art museums. It often has live music, food trucks, and other fun stuff. Great people watching and just walking around.
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyAn incredible park in the center of the city and near the art museums. It often has live music, food trucks, and other fun stuff. Great people watching and just walking around.
Want to take a walk? This place is in the center of Dallas and booming with people walking, jogging, rollerblading, and riding bikes. Lots of trees with shade. Fun stops along the way for a beer, drinks, and food. Recommend to park behind the nearby Crate & Barrel, then walk to the trail.
189 locals recommend
Katy Trail (Dallas)
Katy Trail (Dallas)Want to take a walk? This place is in the center of Dallas and booming with people walking, jogging, rollerblading, and riding bikes. Lots of trees with shade. Fun stops along the way for a beer, drinks, and food. Recommend to park behind the nearby Crate & Barrel, then walk to the trail.
Arts & Culture
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StIncredible museum.