Windmills

Windmills is the Dallas area’s most eclectic new venue for eating, drinking and, well, everything else. Windmills is a craft brewery, jazz club, Indian restaurant, art book library, cocktail bar, steakhouse and picnic spot all packed into one building which declares itself, accurately, a “Total Environment.” Lamb seekh kebabs marinate with Kashmiri peppers before going […]

Wingfield’s Breakfast & Burger

Burgers here start at $10, and a double with bacon combo will run you a full $20 – not for bougie reasons, but because it’s so much food. Wingfield’s has challenge-level servings. We ordered a double with bacon just to show the kids, “See there? That’s how they do it at Wingfield’s,” and they’ll always […]

Winner’s BBQ

Winner’s is a definite winner when it comes to barbecue. It easily ranks as one of North DFW’s best barbecue joints, but don’t judge based on looks. Start with a two-meat plate, which includes generous servings of delectable meat. We loved the brisket and ribs, served along with beans, mustard potato salad and several slices […]

Wits Steakhouse

Richard Ellman, the founder of Wits Steakhouse, was born in coastal South Africa and both of his parents were born there as well. He went back to his family roots for inspiration for this spot. For starters, there’s biltong, which is South African beef jerky, a tenderloin carpaccio, bone marrow and bacon jam, oyster Rockefeller […]

Wok Star

Wok Star offers a range of authentic Chinese dishes and hand-pulled la mian noodles in the ambiance of Top 40 hits. The space has a bright red aesthetic with paintings of icons like David Bowie, Lady Gaga and more. Cocktails reference rock stars too; The sweet I’m Too Sexy is made with Deep Eddy lime […]

The Wounded Ostrich

If you’re looking for a bit of a country vibe, a pool table and, perhaps, a small stage for some guitar picking, meet The Wounded Ostrich. Located in Deep Ellum, this spot is a tall funny bird amid a bunch of chickens. A dive the day it was born, this low-key watering hole is a […]

Wow! Donuts and Drips

Wow Donuts and Drips is now open on Lovers Lanes, across from the new Odelay Mexican food restaurant and Eatzi’s. This is Wow’s second location – the flagship in Frisco opened in 2017. They make from-scratch doughnuts in small batches every few hours and rotate in dozens of new flavors throughout the year. It’s more […]

Wriggly Tin

Owner and brewmaster Aaron Garcia leads the Small Beer Works team behind the stellar brews, cocktails and mocktails at Fair Park’s Wriggly Tin. Immerse yourself in some good ole day drinking at Wriggly Tin with a host of stellar house drink options: The Black Pepper Pils (an airy pilsner of black peppercorn, coriander and orange […]

Written By the Seasons

Written By the Seasons is a beautiful restaurant in the center of the Bishop Arts District serving a seasonally adjusted menu focused on farm fresh fare, with an emphasis on vegetables. When the weather is nice, the dining room doors open to a large patio dotted with tables. The full bar has a carefully selected […]

Wu Wei Din

Wu Wei Din, a spot with Taiwanese roots, has some of the best noodles, wontons and soups in the area. Over the past few years they have expanded, adding a second location in Plano and one in Lewisville. Many of the regulars are devotees of pork chop fried rice – a decent bowl of fried […]

Xi’an Yummy Foods

Well-traveled diners will immediately notice that the name of Xi’an Yummy Foods bears a resemblance to a certain well-loved chain from the New York City area. Certain dishes at the New York institution are, alas, both more flavorful and more photogenic. But Dallas was desperately lacking in cumin lamb noodles, and now we’re not, so […]

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse

With brick arches, ironwork and candlelit tables, the main dining room is as steakhouse as steakhouse gets. The patio with Texas Live Oaks offers a more casual setting. Diners can enjoy a glass from the wine menu split into “Old World” and “New World” sections as well as items from chef/owner Tony Street’s extensive game […]

Yao Fuzi Cuisine

Yao Fuzi serves a well-tempered genus of Shanghainese, the distinctive sustenance of Shanghai. It’s suffused with slivers of Mandarin and even Japanese to help keep it aloft in the flow of the mainstream. And it is without a doubt one of the most rewarding Chinese dining experiences in North Texas. You can savor fried calamari […]

The Yard Milkshake Bar

This over-the-top delicious dessert bar offers a variety of different dinner desserts like ice cream, edible cookie dough and sundaes in lactose-laden and vegan varieties. But just like the name implies its milkshakes are the star attraction. Each of its specialty milkshakes is served in a pint jar (not a glass, an actual jar) with […]

Ye Olde Scarlet Pumpernickel Tavern

This downtown spot is a whiskey and craft beer with a side of hockey and amazing soul-filling bar food. It’s got dive bar grit and is somewhat of a hidden gem in downtown. Fill up on dishes like the smoked meatloaf plate with house ground beef, gravy, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. The sandwiches […]

Yenat Guada

The injera at Yenat Guada – a light, spongy sourdough bread central to the Ethiopian dining experience – served with virtually every meal here. It also doubles as a customary dining utensil. Just tear off a manageable piece and then use it to pluck your food. Silverware is available upon request, but try the traditional […]

Yia Yia’s House of Gyros

The original Mesquite location of this charming family-owned mini-chain is a tiny dining room full of proof of chef Vasili “Bill” Kaprantzas’ Greek immigrant roots. There’s a poster of the chef’s grandmother, quotations hand-scrawled on the walls and, of course, a bottle of Windex displayed with pride. The Rockwall location, in a shiny strip mall, […]