18 splurge places in Dallas, editor-picked. tasting menus and the full big-night-out treatment in Dallas. All Dallas food.
Mamani ★ 4.9
2681 Howell Street, BU4, Dallas, TX 75204
Michelin one-star French bistro in Uptown's The Quad that earned its star 48 days after opening in 2025. Led by chef Christophe De Lellis. Book 30 days ahead.
Tip: Reservations release 30 days ahead at midnight CST. Order the Dover sole and save room for the Paris-Brest.
Tatsu Dallas ★ 4.9
3309 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Dallas's original Michelin-starred restaurant, retained its one star for the second consecutive year in 2025. Tasting menu $170 per person. At 3309 Elm St.
Tip: Reservations open on the 1st and 15th of each month at 8am CST on Tock and sell out within minutes. Set a calendar reminder.
Cattleack Barbeque ★ 4.8
plano · 13628 Gamma Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
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.
Lucia (Dinner) ★ 4.8
287 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
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.
Pecan Lodge ★ 4.8
2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
The Deep Ellum BBQ institution that put Dallas on every national food map. Tasting menu $30-$60 per person. Book walk-in only ahead. At 2702 Main St.
Tip: Arrive at 11am to beat the queue. The beef rib is a Saturday and Sunday special; arrive by noon or it will be gone.
Lucia ★ 4.7
287 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
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.
Revolver Taco Lounge (Purepecha) ★ 4.7
2701 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
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.
Gemma ★ 4.6
2323 N Henderson Ave, Ste 109, Dallas, TX 75206
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.
Gemma (Bar) ★ 4.6
2323 N Henderson Ave, Ste 109, Dallas, TX 75206
Walk-in seating at Gemma's bar: the full dinner menu, a well-chosen wine list, and the same Bib Gourmand-level cooking without a reservation.
Tip: The bar seats six. Arrive before 6pm on weeknights to secure a spot without waiting.
Mot Hai Ba ★ 4.5
6047 Lewis St, Dallas, TX 75206
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.
Mot Hai Ba (Dinner) ★ 4.5
6047 Lewis St, Dallas, TX 75206
The evening programme at Mot Hai Ba, a Lakewood neighbourhood restaurant with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition and a farm-to-table seasonal menu drawing.
Tip: The wine list is short and well-chosen. Ask the server to recommend a bottle rather than scanning the list; the pairing advice is consistently good.
Nonna ★ 4.4
4115 Lomo Alto Dr, Dallas, TX 75219
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.
Nonna (Dinner) ★ 4.4
4115 Lomo Alto Dr, Dallas, TX 75219
Evening service at Nonna, the Highland Park Italian with a wood-burning oven producing clam pizza and a pasta programme that earns its Michelin listing.
Tip: The wood-burning oven produces the best heat in winter. Request a table near the kitchen side for the best view.
Encina ★ 4.3
bishop-arts · 614 W Davis St, Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75208
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.
Slow Bone ★ 4.3
2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
The smoked pork chop at Slow Bone is the single most underrated cut in the Dallas BBQ landscape. A Design District lunch room open until the meat runs out.
Tip: The pork chop is gone by noon on Saturdays. The Design District location means the midweek crowd is lighter than Deep Ellum BBQ joints.
Frenchie ★ 4.2
8420 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225
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.
Barcelona Wine Bar ★ 4.2
knox-henderson · 5016 Miller Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
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.
Frenchie (Dinner) ★ 4.2
8420 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225
The dinner programme at Frenchie, where Bruno Davaillon's Riviera-influenced French cooking runs from steak frites to whole roasted fish in a 150-seat.
Tip: The covered patio is the most coveted table in the house on warm evenings. The wine list leans Rhone and Languedoc.