The Top 50 Restaurants in Dallas Right Now
From classics and hidden gems to brand-spanking new restaurants, here is our newly minted list of 50 favorites spots in Dallas.
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The 14 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Dallas
After more baskets of chips and bowls of salsa than we care to count, here is the best Tex-Mex in Big D.
Dallas’ 12 Prettiest Dining Rooms
Dallas has no shortage of posh dining rooms. Here are some of our favorites.
13 Dallas Area Hidden Gem Restaurants
The real hidden gems of Dallas aren’t rolling through your social media feeds, but you can find them here.
The Observer’s Top 100 Restaurants
From stellar barbecue to amazing steaks and fried chicken, here are our favorite restaurants in Dallas.
15 of Dallas’ Most Expensive High-Rolling Dishes (and a $69 Salad)
Pull out the Amex for Dallas’s most expensive dishes.
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The 10 Best Sandwich Shops in North Texas Right Now
Nov. 3 is National Sandwich Day, but Dallas does sandwiches every day of the year.
Where to Find the Best Chicken Fried Steak in Dallas
Did we mention the panko-crusted chicken fried ribeye with a duck fat gravy?
The 10 Best Desserts in Dallas Right Now
Chocolate cake with sauerkraut? Just trust us — and Guy Fieri.
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Best Restaurants Near the American Airlines Center to Pregame the Stars, Mavs and Shows
Fortunately there are great restaurants and bars near the AAC to make a whole day (and night) of it.
Best of Dallas 2025: A Once-Upon-a-Time Storyteller Who Faced the Dragons Herself
Cassie Nova never expected to lead a children’s story time, but she and the kids loved it. Conservatives didn’t.
Best of Dallas 2025: Pan-African Connection Is Where History Won’t Be Hidden
Owner Akwete Tyehimba aims to dispel myths, promote positive images and build community.
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Best of Dallas 2025: Deep Vellum’s Founder Opens a Window to the World
Will Evans, the founder of Deep Vellum Books, sees a booming Dallas literary and cultural scene. It just needs to be able to tell its story.
Jamaica Mi Hungry Is an Island Outpost in South Dallas (with Oxtail Eggrolls)
Ever had an oxtail egg roll? Find some at Jamaica Mi Hungry, which makes for a spicy road trip stop.
Best of Dallas 2025 Is Here. It’s a Big D Book Fair
Our Best of Dallas issue is live and on newsstands, ready to be your guide to the top shops, restaurants, people and places.
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The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Dallas
For many, there are few things as comforting as a bowl of pasta. Here’s our list of great Italian restaurants around Dallas.
The Best Sushi Restaurants in Dallas Including Some Unsung Heroes
Fish so fresh, you’d think it swam here. (It actually flew, but still.)
A Guide to Dallas’ Top Bagel Spots
Bagels arouse strong emotions in people, like well-done steaks and pineapple on pizza. Or cilantro.
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A Highly Volatile Opinion on The Best Damn Sandwich in Dallas
Maybe it’s not for everyone, but the fried bologna sandwich at Cenzo’s is no laughing matter.
12 Prettiest Places to Eat and Drink in Dallas
There’s no question that beautiful surroundings make dining experiences more memorable. Here are some of our favorites.