Italian$$$$$75-$120 per personTue-Sat 18:00-22:00, closed Sun-MonBook 2-3 weeks ahead
Chef David Uygur's Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Bishop Arts: daily-made pasta, hand-cured salumi, and a wine list by sommelier Jennifer Uygur.
Tip: The cacio e pepe and foie gras-stuffed prunes never leave the menu. Everything else is seasonal.
Italian$$$$$60-$90 per personTue-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00Book 2 weeks ahead
Michelin Bib Gourmand bistro on Knox-Henderson with James Beard Award finalist hospitality recognition. Open tue-thu 5pm-10pm, fri-sat 5pm-11pm.
Tip: Bar seating is first-come first-served. The fried Castelvetrano olives with Texas pecans arrive unbidden at the start of every meal.
Vietnamese$$$$$60-$100 per personTue-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00, Sun 17:00-21:00, Mon closedBook 2 weeks ahead
A Lakewood neighbourhood restaurant holding two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmands with a farm-driven menu that blends Vietnamese flavours and French.
Tip: The menu changes monthly. Ask the server what came in from local farms this week; the kitchen often writes one off-menu special around it.
Italian$$$$$60-$100 per personMon-Thu 17:30-23:00; Fri 11:30-14:00, 17:30-01:30; Sat 17:30-01:30Book 1-2 weeks ahead
A Michelin-listed Highland Park Italian with a wood-burning oven that produces the city's most reliably excellent pizza and a pasta programme including.
Tip: The Friday lunch menu is available and far less competitive to book than dinner. The white clam pizza is non-negotiable.
Tasting menu$$$$$150 per personTue-Sun seatings at 18:00 and 20:00Book 1-2 weeks ahead
The secret prix-fixe tasting room inside Revolver Taco Lounge in Deep Ellum. Tasting menu $150 per person. Book 1-2 weeks ahead. At 2701 Main St.
Tip: The entrance to Purepecha is separate from the taco counter. Book by emailing the restaurant directly. Thursday through Saturday only.
American BBQ$$$$$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.