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Restaurants

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a rendering of Marlow at night

Delilah and Evelyn, meet Marlowe: another Art Deco lounge set to open in Uptown

By Lisa PettyAugust 14, 2026

Dallas is getting another Grandma-core lounge with a moody interior.

The Eye art piece in downtown Dallas.

WTF is happening to the Garland Road Dickey’s space?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 14, 2026

The long-vacant Dickey’s near White Rock Lake has a delicious new occupant.

Eric Sanchez and Rosie Ildemaro are co-owners of Strangeways.

East Dallas dive bar Strangeways takes its punches, turns 15 on brand

By Doyle RaderAugust 13, 2026

After their property was almost sold from under them, and a lengthy fight to keep it, this is a special occasion for this quirky and essential Dallas bar.

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STIRR rooftop in Deep Ellum

Every restaurant and bar that has closed in Deep Ellum since 2020 (Updated)

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersAugust 13, 2026

Neighborhood turnover remains high in 2026 — even with major events in town, 10 more spots have shuttered.

Docent Second Floor Dining Room

Next up in Dallas’ steakhouse arms race: Docent brings rare beef and samurai swords

By Aaren ProdyAugust 12, 2026

After a two-year wait, the over-the-top destination looks to one-up the city’s dining scene with Kobe programs and museum-grade armor

Ghost Pizza with pepporoni and hot cups laid across the top. Red sauce peeps above blackened thick crust.

Two spots, one recipe: Where to find the real Marco’s pizza

By Austin WoodAugust 12, 2026

After a Preston Hollow staple closed in 2019, longtime fans of My Family’s Pizza (a.k.a Pizza by Marco) were left searching for a replacement. Luckily there are two options.

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Buh-bye sushi, hello $50 rib-eye: Vandelay plays musical chairs in Preston Royal

By Lisa PettyAugust 11, 2026

El Molino replaces Anchor Sushi in the longtime Cantina Laredo space.

The view from the Vandy near AT&T Stadium

The 10 best restaurants near AT&T Stadium in Arlington

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 11, 2026

Whether you’re heading to a Cowboys game or a concert, here are the top spots to book a table, grab cold beers, or snag real Texas BBQ and Tex-Mex.

Frita Batidos chorizo burger topped with a fried egg and crispy shoestring fries on a toasted bun, served in a paper-lined basket.

A New York Times-recognized burger is coming to Knox-Henderson

By Aaren ProdyAugust 10, 2026

Frita Batidos is opening its first Texas outpost, and bringing its acclaimed chorizo burger with it.

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a steak being torhced on a plate at Stillwell's

DFW Restaurant Week is back: Score fine-dining meals starting at $29

By Aaren ProdyAugust 7, 2026

Dozens of North Texas’ top steakhouses, seafood hubs and hot spots are serving multi-course steals all month long — with 20% supporting two crucial local charities.

Southwest burger from Edmond's Burgers

12 true Dallas-area hidden gem restaurants

By Lisa Petty and OthersAugust 6, 2026

The real hidden gems of Dallas aren’t rolling through your social media feeds, but you can find them here.

Review: Dallas-area chefs turn out for screening of the salty coming-of-age ‘Tony’

By Lisa PettyAugust 5, 2026

In this biopic, we get a glimpse into Anthony Bourdain’s summer of 1975 on the Cape.

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July restaurant closures: A famous nitrogen marg, a surf spot and tapas say goodbye

By Aaren ProdyAugust 5, 2026

All of that, AND a restaurant Guy Fieri raved about in 2012. Say it isn’t so.

Corn carbonara at Walker's

15 new Dallas restaurants that opened this summer

By Aaren ProdyAugust 4, 2026

It’s been a busy summer for restaurants, with new cafes, mom-and-pop shops and high-end Italian.

a plate of chicken tenders

We were skeptical of Knox-Henderson’s new cowgirl spot. Then we actually ate there

By Desiree GutierrezAugust 3, 2026

Let’s go, girls. The Knox-Henderson newcomer is channeling Dallas’ inner cowgirl with more than social-media sparkle. 

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The new Shark Club is located inside the StarCenter

New sports bar backed by Dallas Stars owner opening in Northlake 

By Aaren ProdyAugust 3, 2026

Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill is an elevated sports destination that offers a veteran experience with rookie hype.

The Chicken Delight is a stew of mashed eggplant.

2 local Mediterranean spots among 25 best in the U.S., and 1 is insanely good

By Aaren Prody and OthersJuly 31, 2026

No 10-year voyage required: Colleyville’s Truva is worth its own epic quest for the bread and yogurt dip alone. Not to mention a traditional stew.

the maverick burger - burger schmurger

Smash burgers and vintage decor: 3 local spots dishing out pure nostalgia

By Austin WoodJuly 30, 2026

What do jukeboxes and VHS tapes have to do with a good smash burger? We asked the owners of three top concepts in the Dallas area.

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the front of a house with no back.

Team behind Michelin-starred Houston restaurant to open Masía in Uptown Dallas

By Lisa PettyJuly 30, 2026

The Uptown spot will be inspired by a Catalonian country farmhouse. Also, what even does that mean?

Lobster arancini

The paint is barely dry, but Preston Center’s newest restaurant is already peacocking

By Lisa PettyJuly 28, 2026

Scillia is a new concept from the Duro family (think Mr. Charles, El Carlos Elegante and Sister) that gets better as the sun goes down.

Spain at 2026 World Cup

6 matches, $8.4M in booze: AT&T Stadium broke its record, but did Dallas profit from FIFA?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 28, 2026

June TABC receipts show Dallas bars and restaurants saw a single-digit percentage bump in booze sales during the World Cup.

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Baby Back Shak in the Cedars.

Fork yeah: Here are the winners of the Southern Taste of Dallas awards

By Aaren ProdyJuly 27, 2026

Top-tier barbecue, dangerous burgers and viral soul food were all honored at this year’s awards.

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