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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.

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  • You are now voting for your favorites in ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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    • Best Dance Club

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    • Best Art Gallery

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    • Best Immersive Experience

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    • Best Acting Studio / Classes

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    • Best Karaoke Night

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    • Best Swimming Pool

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    • Best Live Music Venue for Electronic and Dance

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    • Best Indoor Music Venue

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    • Best Art Festival

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    • Best Music Festival

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    • Best Museum

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    • Best Ensemble

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    • Best Theatre

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    • Best Comedy Club

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    • Best Outdoor Music Venue

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    • Best Movie Theater

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    • Best Place to Catch a DJ Set

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    • Best Bartender

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    • Best Local Brewery

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    • Best Bubble Tea Shop

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    • Best Local Coffee Shop

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    • Best Italian Restaurant

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Richardson

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    • Best Mac & Cheese

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    • Best Korean Restaurant

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    • Best Butcher

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    • Best Fine Dining Restaurant

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    • Best Steakhouse

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    • Best Dessert

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    • Best Beer Selection at a Restaurant/Bar

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    • Best New Restaurant - All DFW

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    • Best Wings

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    • Best All Around Restaurant

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    • Best Rock Bar

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    • Best Taqueria

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    • Best Brunch

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    • Best Breakfast Taco

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    • Best Bagel Shop

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    • Best Tex-Mex Restaurant

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    • Best Local Distillery

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    • Best Gay Bar

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    • Best Hot Dog

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Dallas

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    • Best Breastaurant

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    • Best Late Night Restaurant

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    • Best Mexican Restaurant

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    • Best Chicken Sandwich

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    • Best Local Seltzer

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    • Best Margarita

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    • Best Ramen

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    • Best Indian Restaurant

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    • Best Burger

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    • Best Food Truck

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    • Best Cocktail Bar

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    • Best Pho

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    • Best Dive Bar

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    • Best Vegetarian or Vegan Restaurant

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    • Best Vietnamese Restaurant

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    • Best Seafood Restaurant

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    • Best Food Festival

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    • Best Diner

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    • Best French Fries

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    • Best Barbecue Restaurant

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    • Best Bottle Service

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    • Best Breakfast Restaurant

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    • Best Chicken-Fried Steak

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    • Best Fried Chicken

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    • Best Local Beer

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Plano

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    • Best Thai Restaurant

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    • Best Bakery

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    • Best Ice Cream, Gelato, or Frozen Treat

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Frisco/The Colony

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    • Best Happy Hour

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    • Best Salsa

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Rockwall/Rowlett/Garland

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    • Best Doughnut

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    • Best Country Bar

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    • Best Gentlemen's Club

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    • Best Mediterranean Restaurant

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    • Best Bloody Mary

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    • Best Patio

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    • Best Comfort Food

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    • Best Nashville Hot Chicken

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    • Best Chinese Restaurant

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    • Best Rooftop Bar

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    • Best Sushi

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    • Best Pancakes

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    • Best Sandwich

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    • Best Sports Bar

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Denton/Lewisville/Flower Mound

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    • Best Neighborhood Restaurant - Addison/Famers Branch

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    • Best Taphouse

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    • Best Pizza Restaurant

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    • Best Roofer

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    • Best Tattoo Studio

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    • Best Furniture Store

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    • Best Hair Salon

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    • Best Staffing Agency

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    • Best Lash Studio

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    • Best Cannabis Dispensary

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    • Best Smoke Shop

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    • Best HVAC Company

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    • Best CBD Shop

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    • Best College or University

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    • Best Insurance Agent or Agency

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    • Best DWI Attorney or Firm

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    • Best Gift Shop

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    • Best Solar Company

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    • Best Dentist

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    • Best Corporate Law Firm

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    • Best Med Spa

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    • Best Immigration Attorney

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    • Best Brow Studio

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    • Best Home Builder

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    • Best Carpet Cleaner

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    • Best Chiropractor

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    • Best Auto Body Shop

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    • Best Women's Clothing Store

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    • Best Piercing Studio

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    • Best Pawn Shop

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    • Best Apartment Locator

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    • Best Urgent Care

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    • Best Hotel

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    • Best Academic or Tutoring Service

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    • Best Tattoo Artist

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    • Best Novelty Store

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    • Best Liquor Store

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    • Best Consignment Store

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    • Best Card or Game Store

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    • Best Charter School

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    • Best Apartment Community

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    • Best Family Law Attorney or Firm

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    • Best Personal Injury Attorney

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    • Best Wax Studio

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    • Best Bail Bondsman

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    • Best Doggy Daycare

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    • Best General Contractor for a Home Remodel

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    • Best Networking Group

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    • Best Pest Control Company

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    • Best Pet Store

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    • Best Smart Home Security

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    • Best Coworking Office Space

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    • Best Flooring Installer

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    • Best Hair Stylist

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    • Best Trust & Estate Attorney or Firm

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    • Best Trade School

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    • Best Hair Salon for Hair Color

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    • Best Place to Buy Windows & Doors

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    • Best Barbershop

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    • Best Vape Shop

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    • Best Vinyl Record Store

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    • Best Place to Get A Massage

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    • Best Restoration Company

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    • Best Vintage Clothing

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    • Best Criminal Attorney or Firm

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    • Best Men's Clothing Store

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    • Best Garden Center

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    • Best Spa

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    • Best Energy Provider

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    • Best Bike Shop

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    • Best Gym

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    • Best Kickboxing

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    • Best Trendy Workout Studio

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    • Best Water Park

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    • Best Recreational Sports League for Adults

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    • Best Adventure Park

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    • Best Place to Play Sand Volleyball

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    • Best Climbing Gym

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    • Best Poker Club

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    • Best Family Attraction/Activity

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    • Best Dallas Sports Team

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    • Best Yoga Studio

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    • Best Place to Play Pickleball

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    • Best Pilates Studio

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    • Best IV Therapy

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    • Best Spin/Cycle Studio

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    • Best Cryotherapy

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    • Best Sporting Goods Store

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    • Best Place to Eat and Play

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    • Best Bowling Alley

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