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Best Of Dallas® Readers' Poll 2025

Best of Dallas® Readers' Choice Poll

Vote below for your Dallas favorites!

Cast your vote for the 2025 Best of Dallas® Readers’ Choice Poll! This is your chance to vote for the best people, places, businesses and more in Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Shopping & Services, and Sports & Recreation.

You can vote once per day per email address for every category available. Fill out the categories you’d like and hit the “Submit Your Ballot” button toward the bottom of the page.

Voting ends September 3rd at 11:59 PM.

The winners of this year’s Best of Dallas® Readers’ Choice Awards, along with hundreds of other Critics' picks will be announced in the Best of Dallas® printed issue and online at dallasobserver.com on September 18th.

If you are a business owner and would like more information about advertising in the Best of Dallas® issue or would like to suggest another category, please email [email protected]

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  • You are now voting for your favorites in ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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    • Best Movie Theater

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    • Best Music Festival

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    • Best Indoor Music Venue

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    • Best Art Festival

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    • Best Museum

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    • Best Swimming Pool

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    • Best Karaoke Night

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    • Best Outdoor Music Venue

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    • Best Dance Club

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    • Best Art Gallery

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    • Best Live Music Venue for Electronic and Dance

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    • Best Acting Studio / Classes

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    • Best Comedy Club

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    • Best Place to Catch a DJ Set

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    • Best Theatre

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    • Best Ensemble

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    • Best Immersive Experience

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    • Best Chicken-Fried Steak

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    • Best Local Coffee Shop

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    • Best Country Bar

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    • Best Diner

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    • Best Bagel Shop

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    • Best Cocktail Bar

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Richardson

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    • Best Local Brewery

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    • Best Nashville Hot Chicken

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    • Best Ramen

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    • Best Breastaurant

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    • Best Bloody Mary

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    • Best Breakfast Taco

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    • Best Salsa

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    • Best Pizza Restaurant

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    • Best Vietnamese Restaurant

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Addison/Famers Branch

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    • Best Seafood Restaurant

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    • Best Food Truck

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    • Best Breakfast Restaurant

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    • Best Local Seltzer

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    • Best Rock Bar

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    • Best Brunch

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    • Best Mac & Cheese

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    • Best All Around Restaurant

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Frisco/The Colony

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    • Best Gentlemen's Club

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    • Best Dive Bar

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    • Best Happy Hour

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    • Best Bakery

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    • Best Korean Restaurant

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    • Best New Restaurant - All DFW

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    • Best Steakhouse

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    • Best Bottle Service

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    • Best Fine Dining Restaurant

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    • Best Sports Bar

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    • Best Chicken Sandwich

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    • Best Fried Chicken

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    • Best Doughnut

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    • Best Food Festival

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    • Best Patio

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    • Best Pancakes

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    • Best Indian Restaurant

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    • Best Mediterranean Restaurant

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Dallas

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    • Best Ice Cream, Gelato, or Frozen Treat

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    • Best Barbecue Restaurant

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    • Best Mexican Restaurant

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    • Best Sandwich

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    • Best Sushi

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Plano

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    • Best Dessert

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    • Best Local Distillery

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    • Best Margarita

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    • Best Burger

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    • Best Butcher

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    • Best Bartender

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    • Best Hot Dog

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    • Best Vegetarian or Vegan Restaurant

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    • Best Taphouse

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    • Best Gay Bar

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Rockwall/Rowlett/Garland

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    • Best Tex-Mex Restaurant

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    • Best Late Night Restaurant

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    • Best Rooftop Bar

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    • Best Thai Restaurant

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    • Best Chinese Restaurant

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    • Best French Fries

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    • Best Comfort Food

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    • Best Beer Selection at a Restaurant/Bar

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    • Best Wings

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    • Best Local Beer

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    • Best Bubble Tea Shop

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    • Best Pho

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Denton/Lewisville/Flower Mound

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    • Best Italian Restaurant

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    • Best Taqueria

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    • Best Networking Group

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    • Best Women's Clothing Store

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    • Best Personal Injury Attorney

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    • Best Smoke Shop

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    • Best Med Spa

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    • Best Piercing Studio

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    • Best Insurance Agent or Agency

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    • Best Home Builder

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    • Best Apartment Locator

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    • Best Pawn Shop

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    • Best Pet Store

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    • Best Men's Clothing Store

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    • Best Vape Shop

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    • Best Charter School

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    • Best Place to Get A Massage

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    • Best Brow Studio

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    • Best Tattoo Artist

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    • Best Spa

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    • Best Restoration Company

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    • Best DWI Attorney or Firm

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    • Best Tattoo Studio

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    • Best Energy Provider

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    • Best Flooring Installer

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    • Best Cannabis Dispensary

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    • Best Criminal Attorney or Firm

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    • Best Urgent Care

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    • Best Dentist

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    • Best Hair Salon

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    • Best Wax Studio

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    • Best Hair Salon for Hair Color

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    • Best Coworking Office Space

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    • Best Gift Shop

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    • Best Immigration Attorney

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    • Best Trust & Estate Attorney or Firm

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    • Best HVAC Company

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    • Best Carpet Cleaner

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    • Best Solar Company

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    • Best Bail Bondsman

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    • Best Furniture Store

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    • Best Novelty Store

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    • Best Roofer

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    • Best Barbershop

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    • Best Corporate Law Firm

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    • Best Vinyl Record Store

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    • Best Staffing Agency

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    • Best Family Law Attorney or Firm

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    • Best Doggy Daycare

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    • Best Trade School

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    • Best Chiropractor

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    • Best Garden Center

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    • Best Academic or Tutoring Service

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    • Best Liquor Store

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    • Best CBD Shop

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    • Best College or University

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    • Best Consignment Store

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    • Best Vintage Clothing

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    • Best Lash Studio

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    • Best Apartment Community

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    • Best Hair Stylist

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    • Best Pest Control Company

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    • Best Card or Game Store

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    • Best Place to Buy Windows & Doors

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    • Best General Contractor for a Home Remodel

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    • Best Smart Home Security

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    • Best Hotel

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    • Best Auto Body Shop

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    • Best Gym

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    • Best Place to Play Sand Volleyball

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    • Best IV Therapy

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    • Best Pilates Studio

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    • Best Water Park

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    • Best Adventure Park

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    • Best Cryotherapy

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    • Best Spin/Cycle Studio

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    • Best Bowling Alley

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    • Best Trendy Workout Studio

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    • Best Bike Shop

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    • Best Dallas Sports Team

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    • Best Place to Eat and Play

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    • Best Yoga Studio

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    • Best Kickboxing

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    • Best Sporting Goods Store

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    • Best Recreational Sports League for Adults

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    • Best Climbing Gym

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    • Best Poker Club

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    • Best Place to Play Pickleball

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    • Best Family Attraction/Activity

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