Best Of Dallas® 2021 Winners
Readers' Choice
3500 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX 75246 bswhealth.com/locations/dallas
Photo Courtesy of Garland Guzzler
Best All Around Restaurant - All DFW
Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse
- www.natesseafood.com
- 14951 Midway Rd., Addison, 75001
14951 Midway Rd., Addison, TX 75001 natesseafood.com
1326 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215 monicasmextex.com
Best All Around Restaurant - Design District
Bellini's Italian Cafe and Pizza
921 N Riverfront Blvd. Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75207 doordash.com/store/bellini's-italian-cafe-and-pizza-dallas-17112
308 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, TX 75208 paradisodallas.com
Multiple locations canerosso.com
Best All Around Restaurant – Frisco
Sushi Marquee
- www.sushimarquee.com
- 3625 The Star Blvd., Frisco, 75034
3625 The Star Blvd., Suite 315 Frisco, TX 75035 sushimarquee.com
Best All Around Restaurant - North Dallas (Addison, Richardson, Farmers Branch)
Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse
- www.natesseafood.com
- 14951 Midway Rd., Addison, 75001
14951 Midway Rd. Addison, TX 75001 natesseafood.com
Multiple locations whiskeycake.com
Kathy Tran
2817 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75201 uchidallas.com
Best Apartment Community - All DFW
The Village
- www.thevillagedallas.com
- 8310 Southwestern Blvd., Dallas, 75206
5605 Village Glen Dr., Dallas, TX 75206 thevillagedallas.com
1611 Dragon St., Dallas, TX 75207 americanfineart.com
Photo Courtesy of Mark Schade
2100 E. Campbell Rd., Suite 100, Richardson, TX 75081 wildflowerfestival.com
Beth Rankin
2702 Main St., Dallas, TX 75226 pecanlodge.com
6514 Skillman St., Dallas, TX 75231 kutinfed.com
Best Bartender
Jeff Judkins, Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse
- www.natesseafood.com
- 14951 Midway Rd., Addison, 75001
14951 Midway Rd., Addison, TX 75001 natesseafood.com
St. Pete's
Best Beer Selection
St. Pete's Dancing Marlin
- stpetesdancingmarlin.com
- 2730 Commerce St., Dallas, 75226
2730 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75226 stpetesdancingmarlin.com
Courtesy of Richardson Bike Mart
Multiple locations bikemart.com
4615 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 ozonagrill.com
5039 Willis Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 candleroomdallas.com
Photo Courtesy of Bowlounge
Multiple locations bowlounge.com
Multiple locations cindisnydeli.com
Multiple locations taqueriaelarquito.com
Multiple locations waxcenter.com
Photo Courtesy of Blue Goose Cantina
Best Brunch - All DFW
Blue Goose Cantina
- www.bluegoosecantina.com
- 2905 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 75206
Multiple locations bluegoosecantina.com
1011 S. Akard St., Dallas, TX 75215 hamiltonsatlorenzo.com
1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75207 mothinthe.net
Kathy Tran
2714 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226 armouryde.com
5100 West Eldorado Pkwy., Suite 104, McKinney, TX 75070 bennysbagels.com
Multiple locations thebiscuit.bar
Ebb and Flow
2561 Commerce St. #100, Dallas, TX 75226 ebbandflowtx.com
San Martin
Best Brunch – Uptown
San Martin
- 3120 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 75204
3120 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75204 sanmartinbakery.com
Best Brunch - North Dallas (Addison, Richardson, Farmers Branch)
Maple Leaf Diner
12817 Preston Rd., Suite 129, Dallas, TX 75230 mldiner.com
Photo Courtesy of @txfoodiemama
2815 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 terillis.com
7989 Belt Line Rd. #146, Dallas, TX 75248 deepcutsdallas.com
800 E. Arapaho #114, Richardson, TX 75081 dfwcbd.com
Multiple locations 1123 W. Davis St., Dallas, TX 75208 normascafe.com
Nick Rallo
6025 Royal Ln. #201, Dallas, TX 75230 royalchinadallas.com
Multiple Locations summitgyms.com
Bill Katz
1303 Main St., Dallas, TX 75202 frankiesbar.com
Multiple locations whiterhinocoffee.com
Best Comedy Club
Addison Improv Comedy Club
- www.improvaddison.com
- 4980 Belt Line Rd #250, Dallas, 75254
4980 Belt Line Rd #250, Dallas, TX 75254 improvtx.com/addison
Multiple locations streetsfinechicken.com
Caity Colvard
2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76164 billybobstexas.com
9555 Lebanon Rd., Suite 302, Frisco, TX 75035 hockadaycpa.com
Lauren Drewes Daniels
3912 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75219 roundupsaloon.com
6600 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy., Dallas, TX 75240 superiorsmiles.net
Courtesy Cheesecake Royale
9016 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218 cheesecakeroyale.com
Multiple locations normascafe.com
Lauren Drewes Daniels
Best Dive Bar
Hideaway on Henderson
- 2405 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, 75206
2405 North Henderson Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 henderson.myhideawaydallas.com
5670 Village Glen Dr., Dallas, TX 75206 thevillagedallas.com/barkin-creek
Best Doughnut
Hypnotic Donuts & Chicken Biscuits
- www.hypnoticdonuts.com
- 9007 Garland Rd., Dallas, 75218
9007 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218 hypnoticdonuts.com
2828 N. Harwood St., Suite 1950, Dallas, TX 75201 milnerfinn.com
Best Educational Institute or Academic Service
Star Tutoring Centers
9665 North Central Expy., Suite 135, Dallas, TX 75231 startutoringcenters.com
Best Eyewear Selection
Glass Optical
- 833 W. Davis St, Dallas / Fort Worth, 75208
833 West Davis St., Dallas, TX 75208 glassopticaloakcliff.com
325 North St. Paul St. #4450, Dallas, TX 75201 webbfamilylaw.com
920 S. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201 dallasfarmersmarket.org
1912 Armstrong Dr., Plano, TX 75074 lonestarfence.pro
2815 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 terillis.com
1330 Conant St., Dallas, TX 75207 climboso.com/i-am-lifted
2920 National Ct., Suite B Garland, TX 75041 longhornfloors.com
Multiple locations snuffers.com
Photo Courtesy of @txfoodiemama
Best Furniture Store
Nebraska Furniture Mart
- 5600 Nebraska Furniture Mart Dive, The Colony, 75056
Multiple locations nfm.com
Danny Fulgencio
7700 Northaven Rd., Dallas, TX 75230 nhg.com
Lauren Drewes Daniels
3912 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75219 roundupsaloon.com
401 S Sherman St. Suite 205, Richardson, TX 75081 spireconstructioninc.com
Multiple locations samplehouse.com
Best Golf Course
Stevens Park Golf Course
- www.stevensparkgolf.com
- 1005 N. Montclair Dr., Dallas, 75208
1005 N Montclair Ave., Dallas, TX 75208 stevensparkgolf.com
4001 State Hwy 121, The Colony, TX 75056 riflegearrange.com
Multiple Locations dallasgritfitness.com
Multiple locations avalon-salon.com
Best Hair Stylist
Johnny Rodriguez: The Salon
- www.johnnyrodriguezsalon.com
- 5403 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 75209
Multiple Locations johnnyrodriguezsalon.com
Bill Katz
1303 Main St., Dallas, TX 75202 frankiesbar.com
Lauren Drewes Daniels
The rooftop at Happiest Hour
2616 Olive St., Dallas, TX 75201 happiesthourdallas.com
Patrick Williams
2726 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75226 angrydog.com
1011 S Akard St., Dallas, TX 75215 lorenzohotel.com
10865 Sanden Dr., Dallas, TX 75238 astardfw.com
Photo Courtesy of Pop Factory
Best Ice Cream, Gelato, or Frozen Treat
Pop Factory
- www.pop-factory.com
- 310 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, 75039
Multiple locations pop-factory.com
Multiple locations freshindianfood.com
11615 Forest Central Dr. #103, Dallas, TX 75243 thephoenixinsurance.com
2815 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 terillis.com
4060 Beltline Rd., Addison, TX 29414 theback9addison.com
Multiple Locations titleboxingclub.com
Courtesy of bbbop
Multiple locations bbbop.com
Best Labor and Delivery Facility
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
- 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, DALLAS, 75231
8200 Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas, TX 75231 texashealth.org/locations/texas-health-dallas
2591 Dallas Pkwy., Suite #300, Frisco, TX 75034 texas-landscapes.com
Best Late Night Restaurant
BuzzBrews Kitchen
- www.buzzbrews.com
- 4154 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, 75204
Multiple locations buzzbrews.com
Best Live Music Venue (Over 500 Capacity)
Granada Theater
- www.granadatheater.com
- 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 75206
3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 granadatheater.com
Courtesy Deep Ellum Art Co.
Best Live Music Venue (Under 500 Capacity)
Deep Ellum Art Co.
- deepellumart.co
- 3200 Commerce St., Dallas, 75226
3200 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75226 deepellumart.co
Best Local Beer
Dallas Blonde, Deep Ellum Brewing Co.
- www.deepellumbrewing.com
- 2823 St. Louis St., Dallas, 75226
2823 St. Louis St., Dallas, TX 75226 deepellumbrewing.com
Best Local Brewery
Deep Ellum Brewing Co.
- www.deepellumbrewing.com
- 2823 St. Louis St., Dallas, 75226
2823 St. Louis St., Dallas, TX 75226 deepellumbrewing.com
Catherine Downes
Best Local Coffee Roasters
Ascension Coffee
- www.ascensiondallas.com
- 1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 75207
Multiple locations ascension.coffee
2880 Clover St., Dallas, TX 75226 deepellumspirits.com
Photo Courtesy of Blue Goose Cantina
2905 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75209 bluegoosecantina.com
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Cafe Izmir Mediterranean Tapas
- www.cafeizmir.com
- 3711 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 75206
3711 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 cafeizmir.com
Best Men's Clothing Store
Culwell and Son
- 6319 Hillcrest Ave., Dallas, 75205
6319 Hillcrest Ave., Dallas, TX 75205 culwell.com
Barak Epstein
231 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75208" thetexastheatre.com
300 N. Houston St., Dallas, TX 75202 dhhrm.org
Best Music Festival
Deep Ellum Arts Festival
- 2900-3400 Main Stree, Dallas, 75226
2900-3400 Main St., Dallas, TX 75226 deepellumartsfestival.com
3000 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75201 kxt.org
Multiple locations luckyshotchicken.com
Ebb and Flow
2561 Commerce St. #100, Dallas, TX 75226 ebbandflowtx.com
4615 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 ozonagrill.com
Courtesy of SafeHaven Pest Control
Best Pest Control Company
Safehaven Pest Control
- www.safehavenpest.com
- 2609 National Circle, Garland, 75041
2609 National Cir., Garland, TX 75041 safehavenpest.com
Multiple locations hollywoodfeed.com
Joy Zhang
Best Pho
Pho is for Lovers Vietnamese Café
- phoisforlovers.com
- 5521 Greenville Ave., No. 105, Dallas, 75206
Multiple locations phoisforlovers.com
Multiple Locations sessionpilates.com
Multiple locations pie-tap.com
Kathy Tran
1802 Greenville Ave. #100, Dallas, TX 75206 facebook.com/WabiHouseDallas
Best Real Estate Team
Unlocking DFW Realty Team - Keller Williams
501 President George Bus Hwy., #125, Richardson, TX 75080 facebook.com/UnlockingDFW
Photo Courtesy of Chris Gomez
18111 Preston Rd., Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75252-5481
remax.com/real-estate-agents/christopher-gomez-dallas-tx/100028148
Courtesy Gas Monkey
10261 Technology Blvd., Dallas, TX 75220 https://amplified-live.com/
Photo Courtesy of Verde Roofing & Solar
8620 Banff Dr., Dallas, TX 75243 verderoofing.com
Multiple locations ojedasrestaurant.com
Best Sandwich
La Llamita Sanguchera
- www.lallamitasanguchera.com
- 7800 Spring Valley Rd., Dallas, 75254
7800 Spring Valley Rd., Dallas, TX 75254 lallamitasanguchera.com
Multiple locations shellshack.com
8502 Edgemere Rd., Dallas, TX 75225 edgemeredallas.com
Multiple locations avalon-salon.com
Multiple Locations cyclebar.com
Multiple Locations sunandski.com
Bill Katz
1303 Main St., Dallas, TX 75202 frankiesbar.com
14951 Midway Rd., Addison, TX 75001 natesseafood.com
3625 The Star Blvd., Suite 315, Frisco, TX 75035 sushimarquee.com
1011 S. Akard St., Dallas, TX 75215 lorenzohotel.com
Multiple locations taqueriaelarquito.com
8989 Forest Ln., Suite 125, Dallas, TX 75243 changeoftides.com
4910 Columbia Ave., Dallas, TX 75214 facebook.com/franklinstattooandsupply
Photo Courtesy of Blue Goose Cantina
Multiple locations bluegoosecantina.com
Alex Gonzalez
Green curry with beef
Multiple locations asianmint.com
Best Theatre
Irving Arts Center
- www.irvingartscenter.com/Home.aspx
- 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, 75062
3333 North MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062 irvingartscenter.com
Courtesy of Vector Brewing
Best Trivia Night
Monotone Trivia at Vector Brewing
- www.vectorbrewing.com
- 9850 Walnut Hill Ln., Suite 405, Dallas, 75238
9850 Walnut Hill Ln. Suite 405, Dallas, TX 75238 vectorbrewing.com
Multiple locations thegaspipe.net
Catherine Downes
Best Vegetarian or Vegan Restaurant
Cosmic Café
- www.cosmiccafedallas.com
- 2912 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 75219
2912 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219 cosmiccafedallas.com
Joy Zhang
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Pho is for Lovers Vietnamese Café
- phoisforlovers.com
- 5521 Greenville Ave., No. 105, Dallas, 75206
Multiple locations phoisforlovers.com
Multiple locations dollypythonvintage.com
9026 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218 goodrecordstogo.myshopify.com
2970 Epic Pl., Grand Prairie, TX 75052 epicwatersgp.com
Kathy Tran
Best Wine Selection
Sixty Vines
- www.sixtyvines.com/location/uptown-dallas-tx
- 3701 Dallas Parkway, Plano, 75093
Multiple locations sixtyvines.com
Multiple locations specsonline.com
Bill Katz
1303 Main St., Dallas, TX 75202 frankiesbar.com
Best Women's Clothing Store
Nordstrom Northpark
- shop.nordstrom.com
- 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, 75225
8687 N Central Expy, Suite 2000, Dallas, TX 75225 nordstrom.com
Multiple Locations sunstonefit.com
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