Guidebook for Dallas - Uptown
Food Scene
Ahi Sushi Restaurant and Bar
3211 Oak Lawn AveAhi Sushi usually has groupon available and has pretty good sushi!
Oak Lawn Coffee
2720 Oak Lawn AveLocal Coffee shop
Started in Austin and is a great wine bar, that also has some of the best fried chicken.
12 locals recommend
MAX's
3600 McKinney AvenueStarted in Austin and is a great wine bar, that also has some of the best fried chicken.
Maple & Motor
4810 Maple AveLocal burger joint, has an award winning burger.
Bob's Steak & Chop House
4300 Lemmon AveOriginal Bob's Steak & Chop House, a Dallas staple.
Good spot for breakfast, and is served all day. Try the Easy Skillet, it's a Cajun spiced kitchen-sink skillet. Opened in 1954, it's as authentic as diners come.
8 locals recommend
Original Market Diner
4434 Harry Hines BlvdGood spot for breakfast, and is served all day. Try the Easy Skillet, it's a Cajun spiced kitchen-sink skillet. Opened in 1954, it's as authentic as diners come.
One of the best Italian places in town, great service and good value.
Bellini's Italian Cafe and Pizza
921 N Riverfront BlvdOne of the best Italian places in town, great service and good value.
Good authentic Mexican food. Reservations are recommended as the restaurant is converted from a small old house.
44 locals recommend
Mia's Tex-Mex Restaurant
4334 Lemmon AvenueGood authentic Mexican food. Reservations are recommended as the restaurant is converted from a small old house.
18th & Vine
4100 Maple AveWhen in Rome. Have some Texas Barbecue.
Best street tacos in Dallas. The area can be a little sketch at night but worth it. Cash only.
34 locals recommend
Fuel City
801 S Riverfront BlvdBest street tacos in Dallas. The area can be a little sketch at night but worth it. Cash only.
Nick & Sam's
3008 Maple AvenueBest Steaks in Dallas. $$$$
Famous AYCE for $25 right in the heart of Uptown. Sundays and Tuesday Nights. Call and ask about AYCE Lunch specials for $14.
7 locals recommend
Gui Sushi Korean Japanese Bistro and Bar
2719 McKinney AvenueFamous AYCE for $25 right in the heart of Uptown. Sundays and Tuesday Nights. Call and ask about AYCE Lunch specials for $14.
Oishii
2525 Wycliff AveOne of our favorite sushi spots.
Essentials
Starbucks
2800 Oak Lawn AveClosest Starbucks to the condo.
A Dallas staple. Market that has prepared food that you can take home and heat. It can get a little pricey but look at the daily specials (can be found on eatzis.com) After 9pm they have BOGO deals.
86 locals recommend
Eatzi’s Market & Bakery
3403 Oak Lawn AveA Dallas staple. Market that has prepared food that you can take home and heat. It can get a little pricey but look at the daily specials (can be found on eatzis.com) After 9pm they have BOGO deals.
Whole Foods Market
4100 Lomo Alto DrThe local Whole Foods Market.
Kroger Fresh Fare
4142 Cedar Springs RdLocal grocery store.
Italian grocery store and deli that makes awesome sandwiches. A must try!
77 locals recommend
Jimmy's Food Store
4901 Bryan StItalian grocery store and deli that makes awesome sandwiches. A must try!
Drinks & Nightlife
Katy Trial Icehouse is one of the hottest bars in uptown, especially on a nice day. Located on the famous Katy Trial and a laid back great time.
Ask for Kayla, she's awesome.
286 locals recommend
Katy Trail
Katy TrailKaty Trial Icehouse is one of the hottest bars in uptown, especially on a nice day. Located on the famous Katy Trial and a laid back great time.
Ask for Kayla, she's awesome.
A new bar in Dallas, has a great open concept patio with one of the best views of the city. Good food too.
154 locals recommend
Happiest Hour
2616 Olive StA new bar in Dallas, has a great open concept patio with one of the best views of the city. Good food too.
The Loon
3028 N Hall StOriginally the famous Dallas bar "The Loon" and is known for the strongest drinks in town.
Community Beer Company
3110 Commonwealth DriveLocal brewery, has games and live music sometimes.
Kung Fu Saloon
2911 Routh StArcade Bar.
Braindead Brewing
2625 MainGreat Food and Beer
McKinney Avenue
McKinney AvenueEnough Bars to do a bar crawl
Entertainment & Activities
Nearby you can catch major artist's concerts here or a game (Mavs or Stars).
546 locals recommend
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Pk LnNearby you can catch major artist's concerts here or a game (Mavs or Stars).
Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveDallas Zoo isn't too far and is great for the kids.
The Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin StLots to see, plan to spend at least two hours there.
Topgolf
8787 Park LnSightseeing
A trendy neighborhood composed largely of arts and entertainment venues near downtown in East Dallas. You'll find your bikers and more hipster types here. Always find random live music in this area.
717 locals recommend
Deep Ellum
A trendy neighborhood composed largely of arts and entertainment venues near downtown in East Dallas. You'll find your bikers and more hipster types here. Always find random live music in this area.
An upscale neighborhood in Dallas, Texas. North of and adjacent to downtown Dallas. Very pedistrian friendly. Mostly young professionals in the area.
341 locals recommend
Uptown
An upscale neighborhood in Dallas, Texas. North of and adjacent to downtown Dallas. Very pedistrian friendly. Mostly young professionals in the area.
Also known as the gayborhood. Cedar Springs Road has numerous businesses, retail establishments, restaurants and night clubs catering to the LGBT community.
62 locals recommend
Oak Lawn
Also known as the gayborhood. Cedar Springs Road has numerous businesses, retail establishments, restaurants and night clubs catering to the LGBT community.
Great area with good night life and restaurants with balcony views of the city.
215 locals recommend
Lower Greenville
Great area with good night life and restaurants with balcony views of the city.
A famous touristy spot, where JFK was assassinated.
421 locals recommend
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StA famous touristy spot, where JFK was assassinated.
360 views of the city. Has interactive displays of landmarks and attractions. Perfect on a sunny day. There is also a great upscale Asian inspired restaurant by Wolfgand Puck called Five Sixty.
470 locals recommend
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd E360 views of the city. Has interactive displays of landmarks and attractions. Perfect on a sunny day. There is also a great upscale Asian inspired restaurant by Wolfgand Puck called Five Sixty.
Voted #1 thing to do in Dallas. Garden comes to life in the spring, there are many activities going on throughout the year. Wonderful experience for all ages.
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdVoted #1 thing to do in Dallas. Garden comes to life in the spring, there are many activities going on throughout the year. Wonderful experience for all ages.
Shopping
NorthPark Center
8687 N US 75-Central Expy 1000One of the nicest malls you'll find.
Arts & Culture
Great museum that has many different type of exhibits. Great for young and old.
727 locals recommend
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StGreat museum that has many different type of exhibits. Great for young and old.