Guidebook for Dallas
Arts & Culture
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood Stwww.dm-art.org/
World-class sculpture center.
www.nashersculpturecenter.org/
240 locals recommend
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora StWorld-class sculpture center.
www.nashersculpturecenter.org/
Crow Museum of Asian Art
2010 Flora Stwww.crowcollection.com/
Beautiful opera house that opened in 2009.
www.attpac.org/index.cfm?PAGEPATH=&ID=38362
97 locals recommend
Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora StBeautiful opera house that opened in 2009.
www.attpac.org/index.cfm?PAGEPATH=&ID=38362
Modern playhouse designed by Rem Koolhaas.
www.attpac.org/index.cfm?PAGEPATH=&ID=38364
16 locals recommend
Wyly Theater
2400 Flora StModern playhouse designed by Rem Koolhaas.
www.attpac.org/index.cfm?PAGEPATH=&ID=38364
I.M. Pei-designed symphony center.
http://www.dallasculture.org/meyersonsymphonycenter/
94 locals recommend
Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora StI.M. Pei-designed symphony center.
http://www.dallasculture.org/meyersonsymphonycenter/
Home of the Texas State Fair (every October), the Museum of Nature & Science, the Children's Aquarium, the African-American Museum Dallas, the Cotton Bowl, and more.
www.fairpark.org
66 locals recommend
Fair Park
Home of the Texas State Fair (every October), the Museum of Nature & Science, the Children's Aquarium, the African-American Museum Dallas, the Cotton Bowl, and more.
www.fairpark.org
Essentials
Urbano Cafe
1410 N Fitzhugh AveFull grocery store and deli.
http://urbanmarketdallas.com/
CVS
1411 MainPharmacy and food/drinks section. Dry goods and freezer section.
7-Eleven
511 N Akard StOpen 24 hours.
Open 24 hours. At the bottom of 7-Eleven global headquarters in One Arts Plaza.
65 locals recommend
7-Eleven
511 N Akard StOpen 24 hours. At the bottom of 7-Eleven global headquarters in One Arts Plaza.
7-Eleven
511 N Akard StOpen 24 hours.
Food Scene
Starbucks
2800 Oak Lawn AveWeekdays: 6am - 6pm
Sat/Sun: 7am - 3pm
Starbucks
2800 Oak Lawn AveWeekdays: 6am - 8pm
Sat/Sun: 7am - 2pm
Weekdays: 7am - 9pm
Saturday: 8am - 9pm
Sunday: 9am - 5pm
http://www.mchdallas.com/
Dallas Mercantile Coffehouse
Weekdays: 7am - 9pm
Saturday: 8am - 9pm
Sunday: 9am - 5pm
http://www.mchdallas.com/
Mixology bar with great food for lunch and dinner.
http://www.thechesterfielddallas.com/
17 locals recommend
The Mitchell
1404 MainMixology bar with great food for lunch and dinner.
http://www.thechesterfielddallas.com/
Dallas Fish Market
1501 MainGreat sushi.
http://www.dallasfishmarket.com/
Burgers and salads with a great patio.
http://chophouseburger.com/
13 locals recommend
Chop House Burger
1501 MainBurgers and salads with a great patio.
http://chophouseburger.com/
Great views from the 3rd floor deck.
http://www.ironcactus.com/dallas
11 locals recommend
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
1520 MainGreat views from the 3rd floor deck.
http://www.ironcactus.com/dallas
Tex-Mex food, popular bar and active patio scene.
http://www.solirlandes.com/
7 locals recommend
Sol Irlandes
1525 Main StreetTex-Mex food, popular bar and active patio scene.
http://www.solirlandes.com/
High-end steakhouse with outdoor and indoor seating.
http://www.dallaschophouse.com/
9 locals recommend
Dallas Chop House
1717 MainHigh-end steakhouse with outdoor and indoor seating.
http://www.dallaschophouse.com/
One of D Magazine's Top 10 New Restaurants of 2011. Great views of Main Street Garden Park.
http://www.wildsalsarestaurant.com/
17 locals recommend
Wild Salsa
1800 MainOne of D Magazine's Top 10 New Restaurants of 2011. Great views of Main Street Garden Park.
http://www.wildsalsarestaurant.com/
Dallas Convention Center Hotel. Home to restaurants and bars including Bob's Steak and Chop House and Owner's Box (sports bar).
http://www.omnihotels.com/findahotel/dallashotel
9 locals recommend
Omni Dallas Hotel
555 S Lamar StDallas Convention Center Hotel. Home to restaurants and bars including Bob's Steak and Chop House and Owner's Box (sports bar).
http://www.omnihotels.com/findahotel/dallashotel
Dallas Convention Center Hotel. Home to restaurants and bars including Bob's Steak and Chop House and Owner's Box (sports bar).
http://www.omnihotels.com/findahotel/dallashotel
Omni
Dallas Convention Center Hotel. Home to restaurants and bars including Bob's Steak and Chop House and Owner's Box (sports bar).
http://www.omnihotels.com/findahotel/dallashotel
Widely considered one of the top restaurants in Dallas.
http://www.stephanpyles.com/
6 locals recommend
Stephan Pyles
1807 Ross AvenueWidely considered one of the top restaurants in Dallas.
http://www.stephanpyles.com/
High-end sushi and japanese food. Rooftop bar with great views of downtown Dallas.
http://www.tei-an.com/
22 locals recommend
Tei-An
1722 Routh StHigh-end sushi and japanese food. Rooftop bar with great views of downtown Dallas.
http://www.tei-an.com/
Screen Door
1722 Routh Streethttp://www.screendoordallas.com/
Fedora Restaurant & Lounge
1722 Routh Streethttp://www.fedoradallas.com/
Jorge's Tex Mex Cafe
1722 Routh Sthttp://www.jorgestexmex.com/
Commissary
1217 Mainhttp://thecommissarydallas.com/
Hoffbrau Steaks
http://hoffbrausteaks.com/dallas-west-end/
Ravenna Italian Grille & Bar
115 S Field Sthttp://www.ravennadallas.com/
Good Italian food in quaint setting with nice views of Main Street.
http://www.portadiromarestaurant.com/
8 locals recommend
Porta Di Roma
1623 MainGood Italian food in quaint setting with nice views of Main Street.
http://www.portadiromarestaurant.com/
High-end new American food in the Joule Hotel.
www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/CharliePalmerAtJoule/
Charlie Palmer at The Joule
1530 MainHigh-end new American food in the Joule Hotel.
www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/CharliePalmerAtJoule/
Enchilada's Restaurant
7050 Greenville Avehttp://www.enchiladasrestaurants.com/
Miguel's Cantina
214 N Akard Sthttp://eatatmiguels.com/
Locally recognized, long-time Dallas pizza restaurant.
http://campisis.us/Downtown-Dallas.html
17 locals recommend
Campisi's
1520 Elm StreetLocally recognized, long-time Dallas pizza restaurant.
http://campisis.us/Downtown-Dallas.html
Sports bar and restaurant. Good place to watch a sporting event.
http://www.pressboxgrill.com/
9 locals recommend
Press Box Grill
1623 MainSports bar and restaurant. Good place to watch a sporting event.
http://www.pressboxgrill.com/
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
702 Ross Avehttp://yoranchsteakhouse.com/
Dick's Last Resort
2211 N Lamar Sthttp://www.dickslastresort.com/
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=546&MIBEnumID=3
15 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
2211 N Houston Sthttp://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=546&MIBEnumID=3
Rj Mexican Cuisine
1701 N Market Sthttp://rjmexicancuisine.com/
Gator's Dallas
1714 N Market Sthttp://www.gatorsdallas.com/
Famous Dallas BBQ in business for over a century.
http://www.sonnybryans.com/
Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
302 N Market StFamous Dallas BBQ in business for over a century.
http://www.sonnybryans.com/
TGI Fridays
1524 N Collins StT.G.I. Friday's.
Spaghetti Warehouse
1255 W Interstate 20http://www.meatballs.com/
The Palm Dallas
701 Ross AveFamous steakhouse.
http://www.thepalm.com/Dallas
West End Pub
1801 Lamar Sthttp://www.westendpubdallas.net/
Butcher Shop Steakhouse
808 Munger Avenuehttp://www.butchershopsteakhouse.net/
Zenna
2500 N US 75-Central Expy 1000Thai food. Open late.
http://zennarestaurant.com/
Trendy pizza/wine bar and restaurant. One of the best new restaurants of 2011. Walk or take the DART light rail to the Deep Ellum Station.
http://ilcanerosso.com/
90 locals recommend
Cane Rosso
2612 Commerce StTrendy pizza/wine bar and restaurant. One of the best new restaurants of 2011. Walk or take the DART light rail to the Deep Ellum Station.
http://ilcanerosso.com/
Twisted Root Burger Co
2615 Commerce StPopular burger dive bar.
http://twistedrootburgerco.com
Live jazz music and great Cajun food.
http://freemandallas.com/
49 locals recommend
The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge
2626-2630 Commerce StLive jazz music and great Cajun food.
http://freemandallas.com/
One of the best Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas. Recently profiled on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. DART light rail (Green Line) takes you basically door-to-door.
http://www.pepesandmitos.com/
15 locals recommend
Pepe's & Mito's
2911 Elm StreetOne of the best Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas. Recently profiled on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. DART light rail (Green Line) takes you basically door-to-door.
http://www.pepesandmitos.com/
Baker's Ribs
3033 MainLong-time Deep Ellum BBQ restaurant.
www.bakersribs.com
St. Pete's Dancing Marlin
2730 Commerce Sthttp://stpetesdancingmarlin.com/
Deep Sushi
2624 Elm Sthttp://www.deepsushi.com/
Lemongrass Asian Bistro
2711 Elm StAsian fusion.
http://www.lemongrassdallas.com/
Uncle Uber's Sammich Shop
2713 Commerce StGood sandwiches and salads.
http://www.uncleubers.com/
Angry Dog
2726 Commerce Streethttp://www.angrydog.com/
AllGood Cafe
2934 MainGreat brunches.
http://www.allgoodcafe.com/
Mama Faye's BBQ
2933 Commerce Sthttps://www.facebook.com/mamafayesbbq
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
1410 MainGood sandwiches.
http://www.whichwich.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/original-italian-cafe-dallas-2
11 locals recommend
Ravenna Italian Grille & Bar
115 S Field Sthttp://www.yelp.com/biz/original-italian-cafe-dallas-2
Lennys Grill & Subs
1300 Jackson Sthttp://www.lennys.com/
Subway
1222 Commerce Sthttp://www.subway.com
San Salvaje by Stephan Pyles has closed.
2100 Ross Avehttp://www.samarrestaurant.com/
Long-time downtown establishment. Located underground.
http://www.dakotasrestaurant.com/
18 locals recommend
Dakota's
600 N Akard StLong-time downtown establishment. Located underground.
http://www.dakotasrestaurant.com/
Rotating restaurant at the top of Reunion Tower. Excellent views of the city. Great for dessert or a post-dinner drink.
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3917/
35 locals recommend
Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
300 Reunion Blvd ERotating restaurant at the top of Reunion Tower. Excellent views of the city. Great for dessert or a post-dinner drink.
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3917/
McDonald's
4151 N US 75-Central Expy 1000http://www.mcdonalds.com
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2201 Abrams Rdhttp://www.chipotle.com
One of the best new restaurants of 2011. Upscale New American restaurant and mixology bar. Trendy but casual scene. Take the DART light rail to the Cedars Station.
http://thecedarssocial.com/
38 locals recommend
Cedars Social
1326 Botham Jean BlvdOne of the best new restaurants of 2011. Upscale New American restaurant and mixology bar. Trendy but casual scene. Take the DART light rail to the Cedars Station.
http://thecedarssocial.com/
Lee Harvey's
1807 Gould StClassic Texas-style dive bar.
http://leeharveys.com
Some of the best BBQ ribs in Dallas.
http://www.offthebonebbq.com/
24 locals recommend
Off the Bone Barbeque
1734 Botham Jean BlvdSome of the best BBQ ribs in Dallas.
http://www.offthebonebbq.com/
Baby Back Shak
1800 S Akard StExcellent hole-in-the-wall BBQ joint.
http://www.babybackshak.com/
Jason's Deli
5400 E Mockingbird LnOpen for lunch on weekdays. Sandwiches, soups, and salads.
http://www.jasonsdeli.com/
Perennially one of the highest rated restaurants in Dallas. Located in the historic Adolphus Hotel.
http://www.hoteladolphus.com/dining/the-french-room
16 locals recommend
The French Room
1321 Commerce StPerennially one of the highest rated restaurants in Dallas. Located in the historic Adolphus Hotel.
http://www.hoteladolphus.com/dining/the-french-room
The original location of a Dallas Tex-Mex staple.
http://www.elfenix.com/
21 locals recommend
El Fenix
1601 McKinney AvenueThe original location of a Dallas Tex-Mex staple.
http://www.elfenix.com/
Great pizza in one of Dallas's coolest neighborhoods. Right next to the Fair Park DART station.
http://www.pizzaloungedallas.com/
12 locals recommend
Pizza Lounge
841 Exposition AveGreat pizza in one of Dallas's coolest neighborhoods. Right next to the Fair Park DART station.
http://www.pizzaloungedallas.com/
Great food in a cool, hipsterish bar. Right off the Fair Park DART station.
http://www.themeridianroom.com/
Meridian Room
3611 Parry AveGreat food in a cool, hipsterish bar. Right off the Fair Park DART station.
http://www.themeridianroom.com/
Monica's Aca Y Alla
2914 Mainhttp://www.monicas.com/
Serious Pizza
2807 Elm Sthttp://seriouspizza.net/
LaGrange
2704 Elm StreetLive music bar and home of Rock 'N' Roll Tacos.
http://lagrangedallas.com/
Murray Street Coffee Shop
103 Murray Sthttp://murraystreetcoffee.com/
Zen Baking Company
2805 Main StreetDessert bar.
http://zenbistrodallas.com/
BuzzBrews Deep Ellum
2801 Commerce Sthttp://www.buzzbrews.com/
Zini's Pizzeria
2639 Elm Sthttp://www.zinispizza.com
Stackhouse
2917 Gaston AveBurgers, salads, and sandwiches.
http://stackhouseburgers.com/
Mama Mia Pizza & Pasta
2935 Elm Sthttp://www.yelp.com/biz/mama-mia-pizza-and-pasta-dallas
Local
2936 Elm StHighly-rated, upscale, modern American food.
http://www.localdallas.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Main Street Garden Park
1902 Mainhttp://www.mainstreetgarden.org/
A step back in time to a village recreating the earliest days in Dallas.
http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/
Dallas Heritage Village
A step back in time to a village recreating the earliest days in Dallas.
http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/
Directly accessible via DART light rail (Red line).
http://www.dallaszoo.com/
350 locals recommend
Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveDirectly accessible via DART light rail (Red line).
http://www.dallaszoo.com/
Large indoor aquarium home to aquatic as well as land animals.
http://www.dwazoo.com/
485 locals recommend
The Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin StLarge indoor aquarium home to aquatic as well as land animals.
http://www.dwazoo.com/
Model of a village from the earliest days of Dallas.
http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/
28 locals recommend
Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
1515 S Harwood StModel of a village from the earliest days of Dallas.
http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional, laid-back pub. Popular hang-out for downtown residents.
http://www.thespreadeaglesaloon.com/
Spread Eagle Saloon
1608 Elm StTraditional, laid-back pub. Popular hang-out for downtown residents.
http://www.thespreadeaglesaloon.com/
Popular local hangout. Often with live music. Good for casual dinners as well.
http://www.citytaverndowntown.com/
11 locals recommend
City Tavern
1514 Elm StPopular local hangout. Often with live music. Good for casual dinners as well.
http://www.citytaverndowntown.com/
Famous Texas country music bar. A Deep Ellum legend. One of the best burgers in Dallas.
http://www.adairssaloon.com/
19 locals recommend
Adair's Saloon
2624 Commerce StFamous Texas country music bar. A Deep Ellum legend. One of the best burgers in Dallas.
http://www.adairssaloon.com/
Live music joint. Check nightly listings.
http://theprophetbar.com/home/
6 locals recommend
The Prophet Bar
2548 Elm StLive music joint. Check nightly listings.
http://theprophetbar.com/home/
Trees
2709 Elm StFamous live music joint. Nirvana played here.
http://treesdallas.com
The Amsterdam Bar
831 Exposition AveBeer bar with a nice backyard patio.
www.theamsterdambar.com/
Anvil Pub
2638 Elm StLocals bar. Great spot.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/anvil-pub-dallas
July Alley
2809 Elm StLong-time Deep Ellum dive bar.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/july-alley-dallas
Live music venue drawing great local and indie rock bands.
http://dadadallas.com/
12 locals recommend
Dada Dallas
2720 Elm StLive music venue drawing great local and indie rock bands.
http://dadadallas.com/
Liquid Lounge
http://www.curtainclub.com/
Elbow Room
3010 Gaston AveDive bar popular among locals.
http://www.elbowroomdallas.com/
Elm Street Bar
2810 Elm Streethttp://elmstreetbar.com/
Boiler Room
2723 Elm Streethttp://www.theboilerroomdallas.com/
The Door Clubs
2513 Main StreetLive music venue.
http://www.thedoordallas.com
Everything Else
http://www.dallasconventioncenter.com/
99 locals recommend
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
650 S Griffin Sthttp://www.dallasconventioncenter.com/
Akard Station
DART light rail station.
Arrive West End
800 Ross AveDART light rail station.
Pearl/Arts District Station
DART light rail station.
St Paul Station
DART light rail station.
Deep Ellum Station
DART light rail station (Green Line).
Baylor University Medical Center Station
North Walton StreetDART light rail station (Green line).
Union Station
400 S Houston StDART, TRE, and Amtrak train station.
Convention Center Station
727 S Lamar StDART light rail station (Red, Blue lines).
Cedars
1112 Belleview StDART light rail station (Red, Blue lines).
Dallas Zoo station
614 S Ewing AveDART light rail station (Red line).
Sightseeing
JFK Museum and assassination site.
www.jfk.org/
421 locals recommend
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StJFK Museum and assassination site.
www.jfk.org/
Check out the amazing stained-glass window at the top of the chapel. A hidden gem in downtown Dallas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanks-Giving_Square
12 locals recommend
Thanks-Giving Square
1627 Pacific AveCheck out the amazing stained-glass window at the top of the chapel. A hidden gem in downtown Dallas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanks-Giving_Square
Belo Mansion
2101 Ross AvenueFamous late 1800s mansion.
http://www.belomansion.com/
Historic Dallas building.
http://www.oldred.org/
48 locals recommend
Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture
100 S Houston StHistoric Dallas building.
http://www.oldred.org/