Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Dallas - Fort Worth? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cafe Momentum - Dallas

4.9

4.9 (922)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

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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Karen

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Best steak I’ve had, maybe ever. Great experience!!

Restaurant506 at The Sanford House

4.9

4.9 (1956)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Restaurant506 is located in The Sanford House Inn & Spa in Arlington, Texas. Contemporary dining fare is presented in an exquisite atmosphere. The menu is "Inspired American" cuisine and features dishes made with only the freshest ingredients and are hand-prepared by our culinary team.

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Brenda

Dined 6 days ago

Restaurant506 at The Sanford House is truly a wonderful experience. The staff, food, and ambiance are superb. I highly recommend it!

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Hannah's off The Square

4.9

4.9 (2167)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Denton

About the restaurant

In 2001, Hannah's opened its doors in the heart and soul of Denton. Now, over two decades later, our establishment has grown with support of our community. What once started in a simple space on Hickory Street now resides within these historic walls that was formerly a blacksmith, fostering an eclectic cuisine that mirrors the artistic essence of Denton. Locally owned and operated by the same owner, ensuring unwavering commitment to Hannah’s and support to community outreach.

We take pride in collaborating, as much as possible, with local farmers, ranchers, and businesses to bring you the finest offerings. Our dedication extends to the selection of wines, coffee, spices sourced from smaller producers to provide our customers with a distinctive and curated experience.

Chef Anton, with 25 years of global culinary experience, leads our kitchen with creative mastery. Trained in Europe, having worked internationally, he now calls our local community home. Enjoy his inspired creations.

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JenaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Our server was Stevie and she was so good to us. We had a wonderful dinner and a lovely evening.

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Popular dish

Daily Quiche

Salum Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3093)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Uptown

About the restaurant

Centrally located between the West Village and Knox - Henderson areas, Salum is a casual yet elegant and comfortable space composed by Julio Quiñones, one of Dallas’ most progressive young designers. The spacious dining room displays a welcoming palette of brown, green and beige, with a sleek open kitchen as the focal point. Salum combines the intimacy of a neighborhood establishment with the quality of a fine dining restaurant with an atmosphere that is approachable and distinctive yet unpretentious ~ a marriage of vision, passion and skill with the goal of providing its visitors with an extraordinary dining experience. Owner and Chef Abraham Salum offers an array of contemporary American cuisine that combines the highest quality seasonal ingredients with a nuanced use of contrasting and complementary flavors to create a vibrant and visually inviting menu. Menus change once a month.

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Heather

Dined 1 day ago

Service was very good, food was amazing and the ambience was just right!

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Popular dish

Fried Green Tomatoes

Popular dish

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Popular dish

Cobb Salad

Prime Farm to Table

4.9

4.9 (1124)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Flower Mound

About the restaurant

PRIME offers casual yet refined New American cuisine in a polished relaxed atmosphere. Our goal is to support our local farmers here in Texas as much as possible. We take pride and feel it’s not just farm to table but building a relationship with our farmers. We challenge ourselves with frequently changing menus and cook with both old-world and modern culinary techniques.

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DebbieVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Still our favorite restaurant in Flower Mound!! Love that they are open for lunch some days too!!

The Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus - Downtown Dallas

4.9

4.9 (1209)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Dear valued customers,
We are pleased to share an update regarding the Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas store. We will continue operations of the store, including the Zodiac Room, through the 2025 Holiday season while we explore a potential reimagination of the building in collaboration with the City of Dallas.
Reservations are open. Please check for availability.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
Warm regards,
The Zodiac Team

Neiman Marcus

Looking to host an event? Anywhere in the Dallas Ft Worth area we are able to accommodate. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

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CelesteVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Customer service is exceptional! Some traditional favorite menu items: Stanley Marcus pot roast, orange mousse salad & of course, the complimentary consomme & delicious popovers! Overall atmosphere of elegance!

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Ft. Worth

4.7

4.7 (579)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

THE NM CAFE is located in Neiman Marcus FT. WORTH within The Shops of Clearfork.

Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at the NM Café® FT. WORTH. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Need the perfect spot for a Bridal or Baby Shower? We have just the right place to host your next event. Want to take popovers and strawberry butter to go? We'll pack them for you. Let us know how we can serve you.

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NanetteVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

This is a perfect place for a girls only lunch date. The sandwiches are top notch and the cocktails bring it all together.

Craftway Kitchen - Frisco

4.9

4.9 (1057)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Frisco

About the restaurant

CraftWay Kitchen features great food with a weekend brunch and a full bar with premium cocktails. Our team is full of passion and dedicated to delivering the perfect experience. We are "Your Home Away From Home"

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Carl

Dined today

My wife had the red fish special was amazing. I had the beef Wellington which was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this restaurant. Friendly staff, great food, prices are reasonable.

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Popular dish

French Onion Soup

Urban grill and wine bar McKinney

4.8

4.8 (1064)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

McKinney

About the restaurant

Established in 2012, I started Urban Grill and Wine Bar to add a quality restaurant with a full bar and boutique wine list to an area that is in desperate need of something unique and family operated. Having spent most of our adult lives in the restaurant business, my wife Jaylene and I understand the importance that our food be of the highest quality and our service be very friendly and professional. Our menu offers a variety of dishes from simple but delicious sandwiches to the best steaks and seafood around.

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Jean

Dined 3 days ago

Food was excellent and served hot. The service was superb.

TruFire Kitchen & Bar - Frisco

4.8

4.8 (1926)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Frisco

About the restaurant

Contemporary American scratch kitchen with Mediterranean, Italian, and global influences. From organic scratch-made pizza dough in the kitchen to fresh squeezed juices behind our bar; TruFire is passionate fresh, local, and quality ingredients.

"Life Happens in the Kitchen".....

Top review

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic services, great food, reasonable prices.

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