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.
(Earlier this year, we looked at the most-booked restaurants in January. If you like to compare things, Nick & Sam's, La Pizza and La Pasta at Eataly and Hudson House all dropped off June's report.)
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 that's 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 served 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.
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.
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 previously described it as overrated, mostly because the pickings are slim and expensive, 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.
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. Monday – Thursday, 4–10 p.m.; Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday, 4–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 9 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.
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 with 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.
Sixty Vines, Uptown
Given the number of pregnancy and engagement announcements we’ve seen this spring alone, it’s not surprising that Sixty Vines crept its way up this list during the first and second quarters of the year. It partners with prestigious wine bars around the world to serve 60 seasonal pours on a near-constant rotation, accompanied by wine country-inspired cuisine. The atmosphere is modern rustic with contemporary details, and the private greenhouse dining room alone is a beacon for ladies' nights and private events in Uptown.500 Crescent Court, Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Ida Claire, North Dallas
There are few things a solid bowl of gumbo won’t fix, and Ida Claire’s, along with the rest of its menu, is on the finer side of Southern cooking. If you can handle being in charge of the aux, they do a vinyl happy hour where, if you bring your own vinyl, you get a free happy hour cocktail. A second round goes for $8, as do the light bites like sliders and seafood fondue. Larger groups most certainly have more fun here, especially when seated in the converted Airstream trailer out back.5001 Belt Line Road, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Mexican Sugar, Uptown
Mexican Sugar blends time-honored techniques with Pan-Latin inspiration, which can be enjoyed during happy hour (Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m.), via their to-go dinner kits, or for brunch, lunch or dinner. We love this Uptown spot with floor-to-ceiling glass and an interior soaked in bougie elegance. 2355 Olive St., Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 10 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.
