Tasting menu$$$$$150 per personTue-Sun seatings at 18:00 and 20:00Book 1-2 weeks ahead
The secret prix-fixe tasting room inside Revolver Taco Lounge in Deep Ellum. Tasting menu $150 per person. Book 1-2 weeks ahead. At 2701 Main St.
Tip: The entrance to Purepecha is separate from the taco counter. Book by emailing the restaurant directly. Thursday through Saturday only.
American BBQ$$$$$25-$50 per personplanoWed-Fri 10:00-14:00, 1st Saturday of each month 10:00-14:00Book Walk-in or pre-order whole meats ahead
A Michelin Bib Gourmand BBQ operation open just 3.5 days per week, serving Akaushi Wagyu brisket and Duroc pork with Texas Monthly Top 50 recognition.
Tip: Pre-order whole meats by Tuesday 5pm for the best selection. The Toddfather sandwich and crack cake are must-orders beyond the brisket.
French fine dining$$$$$40-$80 per personDaily from 07:00 (all-day brasserie)Book Walk-in or 1 week ahead
All-day French brasserie at Preston Center under Culinary Director Bruno Davaillon, formerly of the Michelin-starred Bullion. Tasting menu $40-$80 per person.
Tip: Weekday lunch is when the kitchen is calmest and the prix-fixe value is strongest. The covered patio is a year-round option.
New American$$$$$50-$90 per personbishop-artsWed-Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri 17:00-21:30, Sat 10:00-21:30, Sun 10:00-14:00Book 1 week ahead
Chef Matt Balke's Bishop Arts New American in the former Bolsa space, where Southern-inflected cooking and a thoughtful wine list run Wednesday.
Tip: The weekend brunch is more popular than dinner. The covered patio is the most pleasant seat in the house.
Spanish tapas$$$$$40-$80 per personknox-hendersonMon-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri 16:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00Book Walk-in or 1 week ahead
Spanish tapas and one of the largest Spanish wine selections in the United States in a Knox-Henderson setting. Tasting menu $40-$80 per person.
Tip: The sherry selections deserve more attention than they usually get. The pan con tomate is the right first order.
Italian$$$$$80-$120 per personTue-Sat 17:00-22:00Book 2-3 weeks ahead
The second of Lucia's two fine-dining slots (dinner only), where the full a la carte menu runs with all house-cured and house-made items. At 287 N Bishop Ave.
Tip: Ask for the cheese course at the end. It is not on the menu but the kitchen puts one together on request.