Thankfully, OpenTable makes it incredibly easy to book tables online without speaking to another human. OpenTable also allows patrons to leave reviews. Data from these reviews is used to compile a number of annual reports, including one detailing the top 10 restaurants in large cities that garnered the highest number of reservations. Here's a look at those top spots in Dallas.
il Bracco, Park Cities
First on the list is il Bracco, which also happens to be on our list of best Italian restaurants in Dallas. It's known for its scratch-made pasta, cheeseburgers and an intriguing steak tartare served with house-made potato chips. OpenTable describes il Bracco's Park Cities location as a lively neighborhood gem good for special occasions, which seems pretty spot on. Be sure to check out the crispy artichokes, an appetizer so popular that the restaurant's menu notes a disclaimer that there is only a limited quantity daily. The pasta al limone with lemon and chives, in particular, is calling our name but honestly, so is just about everything else.8416 Preston Center Plaza. Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Arts District
While this Houston-based chain carries with it a long list of awards and accolades, we will admit we were a little surprised to find it among the 10 most-booked restaurants, if only because there are so many other local gems. We are, however, big fans of Pork Chop Fridays: from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays only, get a lunch-sized portion of the famed pork chop. This is the only pork chop we know of with a cult following, although we haven't thoroughly researched that (yet). It also landed on OpenTable’s 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America list in 2023, but with a fireplace-flanked dining room, how could it not?2100 Olive St Suite #100. Sunday – Thursday, 4–9 p.m.; Friday 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday, 4–10 p.m.
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is also one of our top 100 restaurants. We love the chicken and butter pecan waffles and the braised oxtail and enjoyed the jerk-marinated pork chop as well. Brunch on the weekends is epic; buckle up. 1933 Elm St.. Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. –11 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Crown Block
Crown Block, on the top floor of Reunion Tower, replaced Wolfgang Puck’s Five Sixty and landed itself a Michelin recommendation just last year. And although it no longer spins (what’s that about?), it still manages to retain a fair bit of its magic by way of lots of steaks, gorgeous desserts and views, and high-level service. Take it from the patron who authored OpenTable’s top review for the restaurant, who stopped for their birthday dinner and noted that the employees signed a card for him and that he was able to meet the chef, little birthday fireworks included.300 Reunion Blvd. Monday – Thursday 5–10 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 5–11 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. –2 p.m. and 5–9 p.m.
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Dallas
The RH Rooftop Restaurant is part of Restoration Hardware’s expansive space, which OpenTable’s blurb describes as a “70,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality." Which is one way to describe it. We think of Restoration Hardware as a place to buy a gorgeous (but astronomically expensive) piece of furniture, home textile or similar item. It found itself among our list of Dallas’ most overrated brunch spots last fall, mostly because the pickings are slim, though the setting is so pretty.3313 Knox St. Monday – Thursday, 11:30 a.m. –8 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Al Biernat’s, Oak Lawn
Of course, Al Biernat’s is on this list. In fact, we’d riot if it weren’t. Known just as much (if not even more) for its superior service and attention to detail as its incredible steaks, seafood and award-winning wine list, it’s remained a celebrity hotspot and Dallas institution since opening in 1998. Hospitality, in particular, is something for which the restaurant’s namesake founder, who passed away last year, held a lifelong passion. Both patrons and the press alike often noted the care he took in taking care of others.4217 Oak Lawn Ave. Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse
Oh, Nick & Sam’s. Readers may have crowned you as one of Dallas’ most overrated restaurants just last fall, but that hasn’t stopped OpenTable users from booking seats. We have found opinions on this restaurant can be particularly divisive: diners love it or hate it. Regardless, the steakhouse rakes in an exorbitant amount of cash annually for its wine list alone, often selling half a million dollars a month. So, who's thirsty? 3008 Maple Ave. Sunday – Thursday, 5–10 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 5–11 p.m.
La Pizza & La Pasta, Eataly Dallas
La Pizza & La Pasta, one of three restaurants located at Eataly Dallas, specializes in, well, you guessed it, Neapolitan pizza and fresh pasta. You can even order pasta that comes in a cheese wheel like you’re dining at one of Giada’s restaurants in Vegas. Before or after you dine, peruse the retail part of Eataly or any other number of shops at NorthPark Center. We deemed it one of 14 best Italian restaurants in Dallas in 2023.8687 N. Central Expressway (Eataly, NorthPark Center). Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Mexican
The Mexican’s website proclaims its focus on “heritage recipes for beloved Mexican recipes, passed down through generations,” but D Magazine certainly had some words for it in 2022. Regardless, it is a stunning space and the author of OpenTable’s top review for the restaurant wrote that the service was great. And if nothing else, the interior and patio — we’re sorry, terrace — are very pretty. And if you’re into cigars, they have a cigar bar, which is very fancy.401 Turtle Creek Blvd. Sunday – Wednesday, 4–10 p.m.; Thursday – Saturday, 4–11 p.m.
Hudson House
Hudson House is the final restaurant to appear on the list and we're certainly acquainted. From its major-award-winning mac and cheese and burgers to lobster rolls, which are arguably a gift from the heavens, it's got some good eats. With an East Coast aesthetic and polished service, it's a fun, casual spot with above-average food. And if the Lakewood spot, which made the OpenTable list, is all booked, no fear: there are several other North Texas locations. 4040 Abrams Road. Monday – Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
