11 upscale rooms in Dallas, editor-picked. occasion rooms in Dallas — destination kitchens for celebrations and visits. All Dallas food.
Lucia ★ 4.7
bishop-arts · 287 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Chef David Uygur's chef-owned Italian in Bishop Arts, where the pasta is made daily and every salumi is hand-cured. A Michelin Bib Gourmand and the finest Italian in DFW.
Tip: Resy books out 2-3 weeks ahead. The short rib ragu changes monthly; ask your server what is housemade this week.
Gemma ★ 4.6
knox-henderson · 2323 N Henderson Ave, Ste 109, Dallas, TX 75206
The neighbourhood bistro Knox-Henderson deserves: small room, warm service, a Bib Gourmand, and a menu that borrows from France and Italy without being either. Book ahead.
Tip: Walk-ins at the bar are your best chance on short notice. The scone arrives before the menu and it is the best thing on the table.
Mot Hai Ba ★ 4.5
lakewood · 6047 Lewis St, Dallas, TX 75206
A Lakewood neighbourhood restaurant with two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmands and a farm-driven menu that blends Vietnamese flavours with French technique. No pretension.
Tip: Reservations open two weeks out on Resy and go quickly. Bring a party of four to cover more of the menu.
Mot Hai Ba ★ 4.5
lakewood · 6047 Lewis St, Dallas, TX 75206
Michelin-recommended Mot Hai Ba on Lewis Street blends modern French technique with Vietnamese soul in a casual East Dallas room. Chef Peja Krstic's evolving seasonal menu is among the most inventive in Dallas.
Tip: Tuesday through Thursday is the easiest booking window. The seasonal menu changes frequently; the pho preparation is always the dish to watch. OpenTable from two weeks out.
Nonna ★ 4.4
uptown · 4115 Lomo Alto Dr, Dallas, TX 75219
A Michelin-listed Highland Park Italian with a wood-burning oven producing some of the city's best pizza and a pasta programme that keeps the room full every night of the week.
Tip: Friday lunch is the sleeper: the room quieter than dinner, clam pizza the same, fewer people competing for a table.
Encina ★ 4.3
bishop-arts · 614 W Davis St, Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75208
Chef Matt Balke's Bishop Arts neighbourhood restaurant in the former Bolsa space. The blue corn pancake with cajeta became so well-known the mix is now sold at H-E-B. Dinner brings a New American menu with Southern roots.
Tip: Weekend brunch is the draw. Dinner is quieter and easier to book. The blue corn pancakes are on both menus.
Encina ★ 4.3
bishop-arts · 614 W Davis St, Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75208
Chef Matt Balke's Bishop Arts New American, where weekend brunch draws the neighbourhood and dinner runs a more serious menu Wednesday through Sunday in the former Bolsa space.
Tip: The blue corn pancake mix is sold at H-E-B if you want to make them at home. Dinner is easier to book than brunch.
Frenchie ★ 4.2
uptown · 8420 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225
The all-day French brasserie from Culinary Director Bruno Davaillon and co-founder Stephan Courseau, opened in Preston Center in June 2025. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and a 1,200-sqft covered patio.
Tip: The patio is the destination on warm evenings. Weekday lunch is relaxed; weekends fill from noon.
Barcelona Wine Bar ★ 4.2
knox-henderson · 3011 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
A relaxed Knox-Henderson tapas bar with a Spanish wine list of over 400 bottles and a patio that fills on warm evenings. The pintxos and charcuterie spreads are built for sharing across a long evening.
Tip: The patio seats fill early on Fridays and Saturdays. Order the charcuterie and one of the sherries first.
Barcelona Wine Bar ★ 4.2
knox-henderson · 3011 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Spanish tapas and one of the most extensive Spanish wine lists in the US in a casual Knox-Henderson patio bar. The food leans towards sharing and the wine list can take an entire evening to explore.
Tip: The patio fills early on Fridays. Order the cold dishes and a bottle of Txakoli to start; the hot dishes come out quickly.
Frenchie ★ 4.2
uptown · 8420 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225
All-day French brasserie at Preston Center, open from breakfast through dinner with a 1,200-sqft covered patio and a casual format that makes the serious French cooking accessible at any hour.
Tip: The all-day format means you can treat this as a cafe in the morning, a lunch spot, or a dinner destination without the booking pressure of a dinner-only restaurant.