Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Mid Cities

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Little Katana – Las Colinas

4.9

4.9 (44)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Irving

About the restaurant

Little Katana Las Colinas serves modern Japanese cuisine which embodies the modern dining experience with world class food. 18 Raw bar menu (small sashimi dish with modern touch), Variety fresh fish for sushi and sashimi from all over the world, unique chef's specialty rolls that can only be experienced in Little Katana Las Colinas Also serving traditional regular rolls and special rolls.

Top review

Dined on May 21, 2025

Was fantastic. The staff was definitely short handed . Great experience.

NAPA Thai Asian Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (730)

$30 and under

Asian

Colleyville

About the restaurant

“NAPA” comes from Thai word meaning ‘The blue infinite’. “NAPA” Thai Cuisine was founded in June 2018 by a Thai family owned enterprise and renowned for its authentic Thai dishes. The a la carte dishes derived from authentic recipes which have been adapted into a modern context suitable for NAPA’s dining ambience. “NAPA” combines the highest quality ingredients and age old recipes, thus, in this regard “NAPA” is truly Thai in spirit. NAPA is a restaurant where anybody; whether local, expatriates or tourists, with a passion for Thai food can experience authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxing ambience with friendly services.

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CecaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

This is one of our favorite spots in Colleyville. Service is great. The seafood is always fresh and prepared well.

Mac's Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (1864)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Arlington

About the restaurant

Chef/Owner Rena Frost’s food ranges from the familiar to the unexpected with fresh seafood, steaks, prime rib and seasonally created specials. We proudly offer Greater Omaha Beef , slow-roasted prime rib, fresh fish selections, and our Signature Mac’s Salad. We partner with local purveyors and individuals enabling us to feature specials that are seasonal and most often locally sourced from our surrounding area.
Our bar features classic cocktails, hand-crafted specialty cocktails, and wines from primarily North & South America.
Mac’s Bar & Grill is a family owned and operated restaurant in Arlington serving Tarrant County since 1987.

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Gregory

Dined 6 days ago

The food was awesome and our server was excellant. A very enjoyable experience all around.

Loveria Caffe Taste of Italy

4.8

4.8 (559)

$30 and under

Italian

Colleyville

About the restaurant

Handmade every day, and served to you in minutes
The term Loveria means something “irresistible”, a gastronomic delicacy, for authentic Italian food Lovers.

Loveria™ is a single container with many souls, for a multi‐faceted gastronomic and convivial offer. A project that put delicious food, interior design, and the idea of a place where people come to stay, on the same level. An itinerary of sociality, or rather a concept conceived by a team of Italians to experience the authentic Italian Culture.

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Joel

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

This is the second time we have visited Loveria, and will certainly return. The food quality was top notch, again! Our server was very quiet, with little communication, nor recommendations / info about the foods, or wine. She was also slow, and we felt ignored at times.

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle Al Brasato

Popular dish

Tagliatelle Allo Scoglio

Popular dish

Fettuccine Cacio E Pepe

Lamberti's Ristorante and Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (701)

$30 and under

Italian

Irving

About the restaurant

Come and enjoy a unique locally owned dining experience with some beloved dishes, or try one of our unique new offerings! We serve each dish with the same homemade touch that you would expect from family.

Quality ingredients, handmade recipes in a warm and casual space suitable for family gatherings, business lunches, happy hour, or special event dining.

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Barry

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Much better overall than the previous owner (iFratelli). Great pizza crust, scrumptious wild mushroom bowties with vodka sauce. Tiramisú is light and creamy.

Mimi's Cafe - Arlington

4.5

4.5 (89)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

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Krystle

Dined on May 29, 2025

Food was good. Restaurant had a stale akward smell

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Experience

Chef Prepared 3 Course Meal -11 am to close

Experience

Wine Wednesday - All Day

Vila Brazil - Irving

4.4

4.4 (413)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Irving

About the restaurant

We are an authentic Brazilian restaurant. Vila Brazil offers an ongoing tableside service. At lunch time we have 5 cuts and at dinner we offer 8 cuts of meat both for one low price. The salad bar features a selection of 25 authentic Brazilian side dishes. Come taste and experience a delicious meal at Vila Brazil Restaurant.

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Thomas

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Got a table right away on this busy Easter afternoon because we had a reservation. The food was delicious, as it always is, and the service was attentive.

El Primo's Mexican Grill & Cantina

4.3

4.3 (115)

$30 and under

Mexican

Mansfield

About the restaurant

El Primo's Mexican Grill & Cantina brings a fresh and exciting Mexican food alternative to the Mansfield area. We hope you will enjoy the food here that is very fresh, flavorful and comforting. Our recipes are made fresh every day. At El Primo's, you will find a socially friendly, yet relaxing atmosphere where you can sit and enjoy a date night with your significant other, a lunch meeting, or a night out with friends. El Primo's offers signature top shelf margaritas, handcrafted cocktails and a great variety of beers on tap, an impressive selection of wines, and 3 full bars. On most weekend nights, El Primo's features live music by local artists, an impressive enclosed air conditioned patio along with Mansfield's only enclosed rooftop for your dining and relaxing pleasure.

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Adrian

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

It was awesome to be there. The food was amazing.

The Henry Rooftop - Hank's Hideaway

4.3

4.3 (380)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

About the restaurant

Bursting with charm and energy, The Henry Rooftop Bar is a staple in Uptown Dallas. Above a restaurant that feels like home, guests can come and go with ease while sitting above the lively hustle and bustle of downtown. Brunch with a friend? Check. Dinner with family? Check. Refreshing post-work cocktail with show-stopping views of the city? Check, check, check. The Henry does it all with effortless style and endless warmth. Our rooftop bar is an inviting mix of modern and classic influences, an ode to Gatsby-era grace. For craveable good eats and downright delicious cocktails, your go-to is a local treasure where you’re always amongst friends: The Henry, truly the greatest neighborhood restaurant.

Top review

Ken

Dined 6 days ago

From checking in to sitting at the bar then to the patio rooftop: Amazing professional service. Tasty drinks, great food, and awesome atmosphere.

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Experience

Hank's Hideaway at The Henry Dallas

Saltgrass Steak House - Irving

4.2

4.2 (55)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Irving

About the restaurant

Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Angus Beef® steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

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Indi

Dined on May 11, 2025

This is our second year celebrating Mother's Day at this location. We are always so pleased with the customer service and the accommodations they provide us with. We come to this location a lot and doesn't matter if we have a small party or a very big party, there's always a table for us. We have never waited more than 15min and in honesty, that only happened one's. The food is always so delicious, the waiters are very friendly and every thing is wonderful. Thank You for the professionalism.

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