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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Dallas

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Dallas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Kawa Omakase restaurant
5.0
5 (11)
$50 and over
Japanese
North Dallas
About the restaurant
Kawa Omakase is upscale modern ambiance, French Italian techniques infused with Japanese Cuisine, offering sophisticated tasting menus.

Omakase has a modern ambiance lounge up front with a counter top dining room in the back. Connecting both rooms with long hallway of wine display. 18 seats available and is limited to 38 people per day.

It is here where guests wisely place their faith in the hand of Executive Chef, Bit “Sunny” Ko where each dish is thoughtfully hand crafted by scratch. Each individual course stands as its own full dish of skillful preparation that includes mind blowing amuse bouche and not so traditional nigiri.

At over two hours, this is an extended and enchanting experience, enhanced by wine and sake pairings where all element is introduced and explained to guests by the light-hearted and engaging team.

Top review
LisaVIP
Dined on Jun 13, 2025
Always love this place every time we go! The staff, Sunny, the food - they even went above and beyond and helped my husband find a charm that fell off my necklace - 5 star service every time! One of faves!
A photo of Onesan Dim Sum & Sushi restaurant
5.0
5 (412)
$31 to $50
Sushi
North Dallas
About the restaurant
Now Open!
Modern Dim Sum featuring the flavors of Asia from Chef Ray Skradzinski coupled with Incredible Sushi created by Executive Sushi Chef Jimmy Duke, set in a beautiful dining room, patio and bar.
Full bar with Asian inspired cocktails, Sake, Soju and adventurist wine list.

Top review
ShelbyVIP
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Onesan is amazing every time I go. It is the best sushi and dim sum and the servers are always nice
A photo of Avanti Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2213)
$31 to $50
Italian
Uptown
About the restaurant
Avanti Restaurant offers an intimate dining room with a sleek, Uptown bistro atmosphere, where you can hear live music nightly. For the urban connoisseur dine al fresco, sip, mingle and eat outdoors amongst your friends on the trendy McKinney Avenue strip and enjoy exceptional hospitality.

Chef Mario’s cuisine is inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean region. Signature dishes are Pasta Bolognese, Osso Buco, Crab Crusted Sea Bass, Ceviche, Three Cheese Spinach Lasagna, Farfalle Carbonara, or Bone-in Veal Milanese. Our menu also features steaks, lamb, seafood, hand-made fresh pasta, legumes of the season and a Wine Spectator awarded Wine Collection focused on the Italy-Mediterranean including a selection of Texas' rising stars. Avanti has become a Dallas mainstay, a chic neighborhood restaurant for 30 years.

Follow us on Instagram at AvantiDallas

Top review
MinervaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
The food is always delicious and service is always great. Martin is the best waiter vey welcoming.
A photo of Cafe Momentum - Dallas restaurant
4.9
4.9 (922)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Cafe Momentum is a non-profit restaurant that serves as a paid post-release internship for juvenile offenders. Youth are released from detention into the sheltered environment of Café Momentum’s post-release program. Café Momentum’s program teaches critical skills that allow youth to re-enter society in a safe, real-world environment of nurturing accountability. By participating in our program, at-risk young people rotate through every aspect of the restaurant from waiting tables to washing dishes, while working side-by-side with established chefs.

The paid internship gives them the opportunity to exercise and practice their new skills while continuing to develop leadership, social, and vocational skills for as long as they choose to maintain involvement with Café Momentum. Additionally, Café Momentum works with the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Department to serve youth deemed highest risk for incarceration.

Top review
Karen
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Best steak I’ve had, maybe ever. Great experience!!
A photo of Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1399)
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
Lakewood / White Rock Lake
About the restaurant
Mot Hai Ba has been an East Dallas staple since 2013, offering a seasonal menu inspired by locally sourced farms and ingredients, as well as influences from France, Asia & Italy.
Our original location in Lakewood offers a cozy, intimate dining room, and a lovely enclosed patio for your enjoyment.

Due to our limited seating capacity we ask that guests adhere to the following reservation timeframes:
parties of 1 to 2 guests - 1 hour 45 minutes .
2 to 4 guests - 2 hours .
5 guests and up - 2.5 hours .

Parties of 5 and larger must call the restaurant to reserve, as a credit card hold will be required.

Top review
MichaelVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Incredible balance of flavors. Worth the price and a surprising dining experience.
A photo of Cafe Pacific restaurant
4.9
4.9 (4158)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Park Cities
About the restaurant
An institution in Dallas dining for over 40 years, Cafe Pacific embodies sophistication while remaining decidedly unpretentious. Our friendly "neighborhood seafood restaurant" has garnered praise both locally and nationally for its casual elegance. You’ll dine in the warm glow of dark mahogany, rich marble, etched glass and polished brass. The walls are adorned with art from the owner's collection.

Proper Dress Required (No T-Shirts, Shorts or Flip Flops.)

Cafe Pacific is nestled in Highland Park Village, Dallas' premiere shopping locale, where pampering is the order of the day. From the complimentary valet parking to the outstanding service from our knowledgeable veteran staff, Cafe Pacific offers you sophistication without a hint of snobbery.



Top review
PaulVIP
Dined 6 days ago
We visit Dallas once a year and always make time for lunch at Cafe Pacific. The service is impeccable, the food delicious, and wine list extensive. Our favorite Dallas lunch spot for over 25 years.
A photo of Salum Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3093)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Uptown
About the restaurant
Centrally located between the West Village and Knox - Henderson areas, Salum is a casual yet elegant and comfortable space composed by Julio Quiñones, one of Dallas’ most progressive young designers. The spacious dining room displays a welcoming palette of brown, green and beige, with a sleek open kitchen as the focal point. Salum combines the intimacy of a neighborhood establishment with the quality of a fine dining restaurant with an atmosphere that is approachable and distinctive yet unpretentious ~ a marriage of vision, passion and skill with the goal of providing its visitors with an extraordinary dining experience. Owner and Chef Abraham Salum offers an array of contemporary American cuisine that combines the highest quality seasonal ingredients with a nuanced use of contrasting and complementary flavors to create a vibrant and visually inviting menu. Menus change once a month.
Top review
Heather
Dined 3 days ago
Service was very good, food was amazing and the ambience was just right!
A photo of The Capital Grille - Dallas - Uptown restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3802)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Uptown
About the restaurant
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
Top review
JasonVIP
Dined on Jun 29, 2025
Great meal and excellent service! Our server even surprised us with a free, to-go dessert
A photo of Cafe Izmir restaurant
4.9
4.9 (242)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Greenville Avenue
About the restaurant
Café Izmir is a small, neighborhood restaurant located on Lower Greenville where guests can enjoy home-cooked Mediterranean tapas. Our concept is simple; fresh, healthy food prepared daily and available seven days a week. Mama Nazy"s old world recipes capture the essence of Greek, Turkish, Lebanese and Persian cuisine. Have a seat in the main dining room or enclosed patio; Café Izmir provides an upscale, casual environment that highlights the sights and aromas of the Iranian culture. Voted Best Hummus in Dallas for several years, you have to come try it for yourself!
Top review
Melissa
Dined on May 23, 2025
Great food and service. Love it! Cant go wrong. We tried the cheese board and loved the fried pita. It’s so good.
A photo of Kenny's Italian Kitchen restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3862)
$30 and under
Italian
North Dallas
About the restaurant
Kenny’s Italian Kitchen serves classic "Southern Italian American" food modeled after the "Little Italy" sections of Boston and New York. These Italian American styles of veal, chicken and seafood will include Parmigiana, Picatta and Marsala. Of course Kenny's Italian Kitchen wouldn't miss out on the classic meatballs, sausage & peppers or linguini & clams to name a few.

Kenny’s Italian Kitchen is decorated with red checkered cloth table cloths, dark woods and the walls are adorned with black and white photos of friends, family and regular guests. A cozy patio and full service bar accompany the warm, friendly and comfortable atmosphere. You will swear you just dined at a neighborhood Italian joint in the Northeast.

Top review
GayleVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Always, Always excellent food and incredible service.
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