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Discover Trending Restaurants in Dallas

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The Texas city of Dallas stands out as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the United States, boasting a long and storied history, incredible natural attractions and landmarks, a thriving cultural scene, and a flourishing culinary environment. The trending restaurants in Dallas embody the excitement, delivering intriguing cuisines that combine local eats with world-flavors and fads from coast to coast. But where are the smartest, savviest diners in the city headed out to when looking for the trending restaurants in Dallas? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. Here, we've gathered information from in-the-know diners throughout Dallas to pick out the latest places to eat. From neighborhood favorites to downtown hot spots, the trending restaurants in Dallas have something for everyone. Grab a table for dinner tonight!

20 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill - Euless, The Clover Club, Barley & Board…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, Gastro Pub…
Neighborhoods:	Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor, Uptown, Texas…

Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill - Euless

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

298 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Casual
Great for Brunch

This engaging and stylish Irving institution is one of the trending restaurants in Dallas. The “scratch kitchen” at The Thirsty Lion provides a full menu of engaging and entertaini…Read more

93% recommended

Great for Brunch in Dallas - Fort Worth

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The Clover Club

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Uptown

143 reviews

Late-night Find
Romantic
Hot Spot

The Clover Club is an ultra-stylish downtown hot spot ideal for a great dinner and some excellent craft cocktails. Head out to the Clover Club's stylish rooftop patio and enjoy one…Read more

100% recommended

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Barley & Board

$$$$·Gastro Pub·

Texas

779 reviews

Good for a Date
Great Beer
Happy Hour

This sleek Denton hotspot is one of the trending restaurants in Dallas. Constructed in a historic brick building, Barley & Board is the spot for fine cuisine and plenty of excellen…Read more

100% recommended

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House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Dallas

$$$$·American·

Downtown

1,118 reviews

Bar Seating
Live Music
Casual

This top Dallas location is a prime spot for some excellent food and some incredible music. Stop in to take in a show and dine at the Dallas installment of this renowned chain. It'…Read more

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Alice

$$$$·Pan-Asian·

Uptown

354 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

An intimate spot on North Hall Street, Alice is a stylish and engaging place with a fascinating Asian small-plate menu. The sushi is the standout at Alice. Try the spider roll, wit…Read more

86% recommended

Late Night Find in Dallas

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Te Deseo

$$$$·Latin American·

Uptown

238 reviews

Good for a Date
Hot Spot
Romantic

The upscale Te Deseo in the Ritz-Carlton is one of the trending restaurants in Dallas. Only a few steps away from the American Airlines Center on Olive Street, Te Deseo is a fascin…Read more

90% recommended

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Sushi Marquee

$$$$·Sushi·

Frisco

345 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Great for Outdoor Dining

Sushi and the Cowboys meet in one of the coolest trending restaurants in Dallas. This sushi favorite is right in the middle of the Dallas Cowboys world headquarters. It delivers a …Read more

93% recommended

Hot Spot in Dallas Suburbs

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Vidorra

$$$$·Mexican / Southwestern·

Texas

259 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for Birthdays
Special Occasion

Vidorra is one of the best spots to enjoy a meal out on a fine-weather day. With a fine rooftop dining scene and an excellent menu of cocktails and food, it's no surprise that this…Read more

89% recommended

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Kenny's Wood Fired Grill

$$$$·Contemporary American·

North Dallas / Addison

6,435 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

The Addison Walk is the home to Kenny's Wood Fired Grill, one of the trending restaurants in Dallas. This is an intimate but lively chophouse with a creative menu of wood-fired mea…Read more

99% recommended

Contemporary American in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Haywire

$$$$·American·

Plano

2,800 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Groups
Good for a Date

This Plano hot spot has one of the more unique restaurant setups in Texas. This local favorite - one of the trending restaurants in Dallas - has a three-tiered layout for guests. F…Read more

96% recommended

Most Booked in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Lefty’s Lobster and Chowder House

$$$$·Seafood·

North Dallas / Addison

1,519 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Casual
Fit for Foodies

A longtime favorite for Dallas-area eaters, Lefty's Lobster and Chowder House is one of the top seafood spots in all of Texas. Trek out to the Belt Line Road in nearby Addison to e…Read more

100% recommended

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Delucca Pizza & Wine - Dallas

$$$$·Pizzeria·

Design District

638 reviews

Good for Groups
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

This creative combination of Italian and Brazilian tastes is one of the trending restaurants in Dallas. This sleek downtown hot spot boasts an open kitchen with a wood-fired oven a…Read more

95% recommended

Pizzeria in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Dee Lincoln Prime

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Frisco

852 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

Dee Lincoln Prime screams out success. In fact, the location of this restaurant at the Dallas Cowboys headquarters is literally “Winning Drive.” Stop into marvel at the wonders of …Read more

90% recommended

Hot Spot in Dallas Suburbs

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KAI Restaurant & Lounge

$$$$·Pan-Asian·

Plano

610 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Hot Spot

This modern and stylish Asian fusion spot in Plano is one of the trending restaurants in Dallas. In the Legacy West complex, Kai delivers a menu full of creative Southern Asian dis…Read more

88% recommended

Late Night Find in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Sundown at Granada

$$$$·American·

Upper Greenville

292 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Great for Lunch
Great for Brunch

Right next to the beloved Granada Theater in Dallas, Sundown at Granada is one of the coolest venues in the city. One of the trending restaurants in Dallas, Sundown is the spot to …Read more

86% recommended

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Uchi Dallas

$$$$·Sushi·

Uptown

2,630 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

An upscale sushi restaurant in the heart of Dallas, Uchi is the place to be for prime Japanese seafood. The Uchi “tasting menu” has a full range of excellent sushi dishes. Try the …Read more

98% recommended

Best Food in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Billy Can Can

$$$$·American·

Victory Park

409 reviews

Bar Seating
Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem

This lively and exciting Victory Park-area steakhouse is one of the trending restaurants in Dallas. A modern take on a classic Old West saloon, Billy Can Can is full of hearty food…Read more

98% recommended

Hot Spot in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Foxyco

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Texas

367 reviews

Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries
Creative Cuisine

This modern and hip Riverfront Boulevard hotspot is a top place in the bustling Design District of Dallas. One of the trending restaurants in Dallas, Foxyco is a comfortable, welco…Read more

81% recommended

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Pink Magnolia - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Comfort Food·

Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts

710 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Brunch
Cozy

The celebrity chef Blythe Beck brings Southern-style favorites to Dallas in this fabled modern restaurant. A friendly neighborhood spot with the best aspects of Southern hospitalit…Read more

83% recommended

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Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck

$$$$·Asian·

Downtown

8,371 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasion
Romantic

The celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck brings his majesty to Dallas with the acclaimed Five Sixty restaurant. On the top of the fabled Reunion Tower in Dallas, Five Sixty is the spot to…Read more

92% recommended

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