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The Most Fun Restaurants in Dallas

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Located in the Northeastern corner of Texas, Dallas has blossomed into the second-largest city in the state. Dallas has a rich history rooted in cattle ranching, farming, and oil production and grew rapidly in size after the railroads arrived in the late 1800s. It went onto become the important business and financial center of today. With its myriad of professional sports teams, the Dallas Museum of Art, modern and postmodern architecture and top-rated attractions like the Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas always has something going on. Kitchens in town serve up Texan favorites and international flavors, from tacos to Thai cuisine and fine dining to food trucks. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to the Tastemaker Lists. If you’re looking for a lively and entertaining spot to dine, check out our list of where to find the most fun restaurant in Dallas right now.

19 Restaurants

Updated January 14, 2020

Restaurants:	Cafe Momentum, Gorji Restaurant, Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill - Euless…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, Mediterranean…
Neighborhoods:	Downtown, North Dallas / Addison, Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor…

Cafe Momentum

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

888 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Neighborhood Gem

Cafe Momentum, located on Pacific Street, is one of the most fun restaurants in Dallas! Not only do they have a great environment with fantastic food, but the restaurant works to s…Read more

100% recommended

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Gorji Restaurant

$$$$·Mediterranean·

North Dallas / Addison

79 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Romantic
Creative Cuisine

Gorji Restaurant, located on Belt Line Road in North Dallas, is a fine-dining spot for “New Mediterranean Cuisine.” Chef Gorji serves up Championship Steak and Seafood in a 7-table…Read more

83% recommended

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Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill - Euless

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

287 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Great for Brunch
Casual

Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill, located in Euless Mid Cities in Dallas, is an upscale but laid-back Contemporary American restaurant and Gastropub. Their mission is to combine the …Read more

91% recommended

Great for Brunch in Mid Cities

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La Calle Doce

$$$$·Seafood·

Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts

279 reviews

Good for Groups
Special Occasion
Great for Lunch

La Calle Doce in Oak Cliff is an upscale restaurant serving some of the best-quality Mexican seafood in town. It’s a local institution and many consider it one of the most fun rest…Read more

87% recommended

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Chamas do Brazil

$$$$·Brazilian Steakhouse·

Arlington

1,036 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

Chamas do Brazil, which means “Flames of Brazil,” is an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse located in the Arlington neighborhood. They feature a special method of roasting meat based o…Read more

84% recommended

Notable Wine List in Mid Cities

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V-Eats Modern Vegan at Trinity Groves

$$$$·Vegan·

Trinity Groves

284 reviews

Vegan
Authentic
Casual

V-Eats is a Modern Vegan restaurant in the Trinity Groves neighborhood of Dallas. The goal here is to prove that vegan food can appeal to anyone and taste just as good as any other…Read more

100% recommended

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Barley & Board

$$$$·Gastro Pub·

Texas

779 reviews

Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries
Handcrafted Cocktails

Barley and Board, which is technically located in Denton, is a gastropub that makes it food with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Some diners come here for the beer. However, mo…Read more

90% recommended

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Simply Fondue - Dallas

$$$$·Fondue·

Greenville Avenue

865 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

Simply Fondue is a super fun restaurant in Dallas when you’re looking for a totally unique dining experience! Located on Greenville Avenue, it offers a relaxed and casual dining at…Read more

89% recommended

Special Occasion in Dallas

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Jack's Kitchen

$$$$·Southern·

Lakewood / White Rock Lake

134 reviews

Casual
Neighborhood Gem
Comfort Food

Jack's Kitchen, located in the northeastern corner of town, serves up “soul-satisfying food” that pleases its customers with its fresh flavors and unique tastes. The warm and cozy …Read more

97% recommended

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Jinbeh - Lewisville

$$$$·Japanese·

Lewisville

193 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Birthdays
Good for Groups

Looking for a Japanese classic? Look no further than Jinbeh, a restaurant that has been serving the mid-cities area since 1988. This restaurant made a name for themselves as one of…Read more

98% recommended

Kid Friendly in Dallas - Fort Worth

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House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Dallas

$$$$·American·

Downtown

1,118 reviews

Live Music
Casual
Good for Birthdays

House of Blues Restaurant and Bar is one of the most fun restaurants in Dallas for live music, especially if you’re looking for comfort food. They feature made-from-scratch, Southe…Read more

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Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine

$$$$·Pizzeria·

Design District

594 reviews

Good for Groups
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

Another one of the most fun restaurants in Dallas Delucca Gaucho Pizza and Wine. It’s a gorgeous tile-floor space with industrial accents and a welcoming environment. The pizza at …Read more

95% recommended

Best Value in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Sundown at Granada

$$$$·American·

Upper Greenville

282 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date
Late-night Find

Sundown at Granada, located in Upper Greenville, is a casual farm-to-table restaurant known for its friendly ambiance and fantastic food. Next door to the Granada Theater, it boast…Read more

86% recommended

Late Night Find in Dallas

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Uchi Dallas

$$$$·Sushi·

Uptown

2,570 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Located in Uptown is Uchiba Dallas, a hip Japanese joint with its sister restaurant Uchi, located downstairs. Uchiba has a complete Japanese food menu, including buns, baos, dumpli…Read more

99% recommended

Best Food in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Bulla Gastrobar - Plano

$$$$·Spanish·

Plano

792 reviews

Tapas
Good for a Date
Happy Hour

Bulla Gastrobar, located on Legacy Drive in Plano, is a super fun restaurant in Dallas to head for delicious Spanish tapas. Originally started in Florida, Bulla became so popular i…Read more

94% recommended

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Salum Restaurant

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Uptown

2,243 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

Salum is an upscale yet fun restaurant centrally located between the West Village and Knox-Henderson areas. The space, design by Julio Quinones, one of Dallas’ most progressive you…Read more

99% recommended

Best Service in Dallas - Fort Worth

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NAPA Thai Asian Cuisine

$$$$·Asian·

Colleyville

272 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion

“Napa” comes from a Thai word meaning ‘The blue infinite,’ and this restaurant definitely gives off that kind of otherworldly vibes. Opened in 2018 by a Thai family-owned enterpris…Read more

98% recommended

Best Overall in Mid Cities

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Pink Magnolia - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Comfort Food·

Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts

710 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Brunch
Cozy

Pink Magnolia is an elegant yet casual eatery located in the Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts neighborhood of Dallas. Inspired by the magnolia flower as a symbol of southern hospitality, th…Read more

83% recommended

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Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck

$$$$·Asian·

Downtown

8,371 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasion
Romantic

Wolfgang Puck’s Dallas outpost occupies a space inside the landmark 560-foot building with the glowing ball illuminating the Dallas skyline. Diners ascend 50 stories to the top of …Read more

92% recommended

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