The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Dallas | Central

1. • Midnight Rambler 78

   • Subterranean Cocktail Lounge
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

   2. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   3. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   
   

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   • 1530 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Catbird 75

   • Picturesque Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 1401 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Tatsu 75

   • Intimate Japanese Omakase
   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

   2. D Magazine
      The 50 Best Restaurants | #4

   3. Dallas Observer
      Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

   
   

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   • 3309 Elm St, Ste 120, Dallas, TX | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Purepecha 73

   • Expressive Mexican (Michoacan) Tasting
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Texas, Regino Rojas | Nominee

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Texas, Regino Rojas | Semifinalist

   3. D Magazine
      The 50 Best Restaurants | #1

   
   

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   • 2701 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Starship Bagel 73

   • Authentic NY-Style Bagel Shop
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bakery | Nominee

   2. Bon Appétit
      The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

   3. Eater Dallas
      The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

   
   

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   • 1520 Elm St, #107, Dallas, TX | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Revolver Taco Lounge 71

   • Relaxed Mexican Taqueria
   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Texas, Regino Rojas | Semifinalist

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Texas, Regino Rojas | Semifinalist

   3. D Magazine
      The 50 Best Restaurants | #11

   
   

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   • 2646 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Partenope Ristorante 66

   • Inspired Neapolitan Restaurant
   
   

   1. 50 Top Pizza
      50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #17

   2. D Magazine
      The 50 Best Restaurants | #25

   3. Eater Dallas
      The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

   
   

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   • 1903 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Tei-An 65

   • Elegant Japanese Soba House
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. D Magazine
      The 50 Best Restaurants | #8

   3. Dallas Observer
      Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

   
   

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   • 1722 Routh St, Unit 110, Dallas, TX | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • El Carlos Elegante 63

   • Family-Style Mexican-Inspired Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. D Magazine
      The 50 Best Restaurants | #16

   3. Eater Dallas
      The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

   
   

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   • 1400 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Mirador 43

    • Tea Room
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    2. Eater Dallas
       Best Tea Service

    
    

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    • 1608 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central

11. • Brass Ram 43

    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The 50 Best Restaurants | #24

    2. Texas Monthly
       Texas’s Best New Restaurants in 2023 | Honorable Mentions

    
    

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    • 2130 Commerce St, Dallas, TX | Central

12. • Ka-Tip Thai 40

    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The 50 Best Restaurants | #49

    2. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1011 S Pearl Expy #190, Dallas, TX | Central

13. • Mamani 25

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2681 Howell St, Unit BU4, Dallas, TX | Central

14. • Sandwich Hag 25

    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Texas, Reyna Duong | Nominee

    2. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1902 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX | Central

15. • Bar Colette 25

    • Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best New Bar | Nominee

    
    

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    • 3699 McKinney Ave, Unit 306, Dallas, TX | Central

16. • Monarch 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 1401 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central

17. • Sushi Kozy 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2000 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX | Central

18. • Crown Block 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX | Central

19. • Ruins 21

    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The 50 Best Restaurants | #14

    
    

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    • 2653 Commerce St, Dallas, TX | Central

20. • Cafe Momentum 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1510 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX | Central

21. • CheapSteaks 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2613 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central

22. • Armoury D.E. 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2714 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central

23. • Fond 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1601 Elm St, Ste 110, Dallas, TX | Central

24. • Full City Rooster Coffee Roasting Studio 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1810 S Akard St, Dallas, TX | Central

25. • Ascension Coffee 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1621 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX | Central

26. • Ichigoh Ramen Lounge 20

    
    

    1. D Magazine
       The 50 Best Restaurants | #50

    
    

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    • 2724 Commerce St, Dallas, TX | Central

27. • Jimmy's Food Store 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 4901 Bryan St, Dallas, TX | Central

28. • AllGood Cafe 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2934 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central

29. • Kendall Karsen’s Upscale Soul Food 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 907 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central

30. • Kitchen + Kocktails 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1933 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central

31. • Loro 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1812 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX | Central

32. • Triumphs Espresso & Whiskey 20

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 141 Manufacturing St, Unit 110, Dallas, TX | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Namo 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3699 McKinney Ave, Unit 305, Dallas, TX | Central

34. • National Anthem 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2130 Commerce St 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX | Central

35. • Niwa Japanese BBQ 20

    • Japanese
    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2939 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central

36. • Ookuma Japanese Burger 20

    • Japanese
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Texas, Reyna Duong | Nominee

    2. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1902 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX | Central

37. • Opening Bell Coffee 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1409 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX | Central

38. • Wayward Coffee Co. 20

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2025 Irving Blvd, Unit 102, Dallas, TX | Central

39. • Vidorra 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       14 Iconic Dallas Dishes Locals and Tourists Must Try | “Trashcan” Style Nachos

    
    

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    • 2642 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central

40. • Chilangos Tacos 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4012 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX | Central

41. • Masume 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2330 Flora St, Unit 100, Dallas, TX | Central

42. • Pecan Lodge 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       14 Iconic Dallas Dishes Locals and Tourists Must Try | Brisket

    
    

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    • 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central

43. • Tango Room 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1617 Hi Line Dr Suite 250, Dallas, TX | Central

44. • Velvet Taco 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       14 Iconic Dallas Dishes Locals and Tourists Must Try | Chicken Tikka Taco

    
    

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    • 2556 Elm St, Dallas, TX | Central

45. • The Meteor Dallas 20

    • Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 15 Coolest Coffee Shops in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1950 Hi Line Dr, Dallas, TX | Central

46. • The POT Baked Potato Bar 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1639 South Blvd, Dallas, TX | Central

47. • The Saint 20

    
    

    1. Eater Dallas
       The 38 Essential Dallas Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2633 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX | Central

48. • Town Hearth 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX | Central

49. • Will Call 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 2712 Main St, Dallas, TX | Central

50. • Baby Back Shak 20

    
    

    1. Dallas Observer
       Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    
    

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    • 1800 S Akard St, Dallas, TX | Central