Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Downtown

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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DallasDallas Suburbs

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Arts DistrictDeep EllumDowntownEast DallasGreenville AvenueKnox / Henderson

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

26 restaurants available nearby

1. Fearing's

4.7

Exceptional(6261)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Southwest • Uptown

Booked 14 times today

With its lively personality, warm welcome and the “Bold Flavors-No Borders” cuisine of celebrity chef Dean Fearing (the godfather of Modern Texas Cuisine), Fearing’s is a “can’t miss” stop in Dallas. One of the most popular and acclaimed restaurants in Texas, Fearing’s attracts everyone from celebrities, rock stars, local diners and business travelers -- to heads of state and people who just plain love great food from Texas and the Southwest.Join us in one of our seven unforgettable indoor and heated outdoor settings, ranging from casual to elegant, and including the legendary and always fun Rattlesnake Bar. Welcome to Fearing’s Restaurant – where Texas friendliness and great service are always available. And don’t forget to ask to meet Dean Fearing -- chef, recording artist, guitar connoisseur and best-selling author of The Texas Food Bible. If you’re lucky, he may just stop by your table to give you his own personal welcome.

A photo of Nick & Sam's Steakhouse restaurant

2. Nick & Sam's Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(9550)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 84 times today

Situated minutes from Downtown, Nick & Sam’s is a contemporary steakhouse featuring selections of prime meats as well as American and Australian Kobe and a variety of seafood. We offer a mostly American wine list of over 400 labels plus an international selection, with 20 wines by the glass.USA Today says “well-done”, ZAGAT “very good to excellent” and a 2008 recipient of the Five Diamond Star Award.

3. Mister Charles

4.8

Exceptional(319)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Knox / Henderson

Booked 64 times today

Located in the landmarked former Highland Park Soda Fountain Building in Dallas, Mister Charles is Duro Hospitality’s most ambitious restaurant and bar. With irreverent takes on indulgent French and Italian dishes, elevated cocktails, rare wines, opulent over the top design and soaring 38-ft. ceilings, Mister Charles is redefining Dallas’ dining and tippling scene.Located at 3219 Knox St., Mister Charles is open for dinner seven days a week.

4. Tei-An

4.7

Exceptional(70)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Arts District

Booked 16 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 Haywire - Uptown Dallas restaurant

5. Haywire - Uptown Dallas

4.7

Exceptional(2247)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • East Dallas

Booked 58 times today

We live at the intersection of simple and sophisticated. Where hearty meets refined. Where low-key meets high note. We are part of the Texas story, you are a part of ours, and we invite you to take the journey through the Haywire experience.

6. Stillwell's

4.7

Exceptional(142)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Inspired by deep Texan roots and featuring beef from the in-house HWD Beef program, Stillwell's is the hotel's signature, classic steakhouse with a modern twist. Oenophiles will be impressed by the first-rate wine list featuring rare and hard-to-find wines from around the world. Stillwell's is located on the seventh floor and open to both guests of the hotel and visitors.

7. STK - Dallas

4.0

Excellent(1772)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 38 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.

8. The Charles

4.9

Exceptional(188)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • West Dallas

Booked 48 times today

A collaboration between Chas Martin, Chef J Chastain, Benji Homsey, and Ross and Corbin See of Sees Design, The Charles is a nightly eatery where Italian design and cuisine are interpreted through a Texas lens.

9. Elephant East

4.3

Awesome(304)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Uptown

Booked 8 times today

A joy ride for the senses with Pan-Asian-inspired cocktails & cuisine.

A photo of El Carlos Elegante restaurant

10. El Carlos Elegante

4.9

Exceptional(197)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • West Dallas

Booked 48 times today

El Carlos Elegante is a Mexican-inspired eatery that is open for dinner service and showcases beloved Latin cooking traditions through the chef team’s talent and creativity. Patrons can enjoy large cuts of high-end, Argentinian-style wood-fired meats and fish, a stunning crudo selection, house-made tortillas, as well as traditional masa-based dishes relevant to the heart of Mexico. The restaurant also features a seasonal craft cocktail menu and a standout Mezcal program, as well as a global list of wines and champagnes.

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Shalonda
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Grateful great ambience great service. I love the restaurant and we are be returning soon.
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Nick & Sam's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Uptown
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4.6
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Candice
Dallas - Fort Worth •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing experience and superb food! Wonderful service. We also truly enjoyed the musical selection for the evening. fantastic as always, remains our go to place.
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Fearing'sPrice: Very Expensive• Southwest• Uptown
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4.7
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Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Antonio was amazing, pay him more money! Food was cheap incredible, experience was top notch, don’t change thing y’all…
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Haywire - Uptown DallasPrice: Expensive• American• East Dallas
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4.7
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BmrSnr
Dallas - Fort Worth •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful evening with family to celebrate. Wait or and staff were very attentive and helpful. Food was fabulous and drinks were great.
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Mister CharlesPrice: Very Expensive• American• Knox / Henderson
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4.8
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katietVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Really good but really expensive for little food. Very authentic.
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Tei-AnPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Arts District
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4.7

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