Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

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Arts DistrictDowntownUptown

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1. Tei-An

4.8

Exceptional(94)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Arts District

Booked 10 times today

Chef Teiichi Sakurai, well-known as the founder of Teppo (1995) and Tei Tei (1998), opened Tei-An in 2008 at One Arts Plaza. Chef Sakurai continues the pursuit of introducing authentic Japanese culinary culture to Dallas through ancient techniques and years of mastering the fragile and sophisticated soba noodle. Called "The crown jewel of Japanese dining in Dallas" by former Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Leslie Brenner, Tei-An continues to induct diners into the art of dining at a traditional, yet modern, Japanese soba noodle house.

A photo of La Stella Cucina Verace restaurant

2. La Stella Cucina Verace

4.8

Exceptional(1048)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Arts District

Booked 21 times today

La Stella Cucina Verace is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant. The name Verace, meaning "authentic" in Italian, reflects the essence of the family who immigrated from Naples, Italy, to Texas. Now rooted in the Lone Star State, the name La Stella ("The Star") symbolizes their journey. The family's goal in opening La Stella was simply to share their generational passion for authentic, verace (quality-driven) Italian recipes, complemented by warm Southern Italian hospitality.*We are a cashless restaurant. For your convenience, we accept all major credit and debit cards.*Valet parking is available every night conveniently in front of our restaurant.

3. STK - Dallas

4.0

Excellent(1885)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 75 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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4. Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge

3.9

Excellent(171)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Located at the luxurious HALL Arts Hotel in the Dallas Arts District, the award-winning Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge is inspired by dining traditions that harmoniously balance an art-filled, modern aesthetic with great food and genuine hospitality at every table.A business chic dress code is recommended for evening service to ensure an upscale guest experience. We respectfully ask that gentlemen wear shirts with sleeves and long pants.Join us for Happy Hour from 4-6pm Monday through Friday for 50% off featured wines, beer, and well cocktails!Enjoy live music or one of our talented DJs every Thursday from 4-7pm, Friday and Saturday night from 8-11pm. Jazz Brunch is every Sunday from 11am-2pm

5. Good Graces

4.2

Awesome(177)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Uptown

Discover our modern brasserie restaurant in the heart of Uptown Dallas. At Good Graces, indulge with fresh oysters, charcuterie, flavorful salads, and a variety of steak and seafood. Relax with a glass of wine or craft cocktail in the bright and airy indoor restaurant or get some fresh air outside on our elevated patio. Find your new favorite local spot for happy hour, Sunday Brunch, or a great dinner out at Good Graces.

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6. Pyramid Restaurant and Bar

3.5

Very Good(462)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

The Pyramid Restaurant & Bar menus infuse classic dishes with modern twists while highlighting the wide range and variety of products available in the state of Texas.

7. Musume - Dallas

4.8

Exceptional(1864)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Musume, which means Daughter in Japanese, serves world-class sushi and contemporary Asian cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas in the Hall Arts District, Musume guests have both the largest sake list in North America and most extensive Japanese whisky list in DFW. After dinner, be sure to ask your server about our speakeasy, Akai.

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8. Cru Food & Wine Bar - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(389)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Uptown

Booked 5 times today

Cru A Wine Bar West Village Dallas offers many wine vintages for you and your friends or family to enjoy. The establishment also offers a wealth of quality food to sate your appetite. Some of the top options on the menu at Cru A Wine Bar include the lobster & shrimp pot stickers, golden beet salad, stone-fired pizzas, filet mignon, Scottish salmon, Alaskan halibut and lemon thyme roasted chicken. Cru A Wine Bar West Village Dallas serves brunch as well. Some of the items on the brunch menu at the eatery include short rib rancheros, steak & eggs and smoked salmon pizza. Dessert options include chocolate fondue and chocolate lava cake.

9. 400 Gradi

4.4

Awesome(1651)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Pastas, bread, stocks and sauces are all made in-house and include the ever-popular Gnocchi di Luigi - house-made pasta served with napoli and ricotta or the Spaghettini al Granchio – cherry tomato, zucchini, crab meat, lobster bisque, chile.The Gradi menu has over 15 selections of Neapolitan pizza combinations from the Margherita Versace, to standouts such as the popular Suprema - pizza in bianco, fior di latte, pumpkin, rocket, pinenuts and goat cheese or the Quattro Formaggi - bianco, fior di latte, grana Padano, and Emmental. The differential of 400 Gradi’s pizzas are that the dough and toppings are authentically prepared according to strict Neapolitan standards.

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10. Cafe Momentum - Dallas

4.9

Exceptional(924)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

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.

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BryanVIP
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The omelet with fresh orange juice was deliciousness!
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Ellie's Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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3.9
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Aaron
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had a great dinner here the other night. We had Erin as our waitress and she was absolutely amazing—super friendly and on top of everything. The food and drinks were spectacular, we very much enjoyed the recommendations we received. The whole staff was really attentive and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. I’ll definitely be coming back again.
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La Stella Cucina VeracePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Arts District
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4.8
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Harrison
1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Service is good, the menu is ok, but the background is way too loud
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Tei-AnPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Arts District
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4.8
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Asia
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Went for my birthday and Our server PJ was amazing staff overall was Great 😊 Thank you Guys so much
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STK - DallasPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4
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Stephanie
Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
Patio was nice, easy in/out. Service was a little slow but didn't feel rushed. Food was ok - surprised they didn't offer dessert at lunch. Would go back just for the patio and try something different that the steak frites. Cobb salad was decent and fries were great.
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Good GracesPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Uptown
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4.2

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