The Best Bars in Arlington

Winchester Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (29)

"Cool below ground level bar. Very cool vibe with friendly efficient staff and a cool outdoor area. Great place for a late nightcap."

The Yard

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (16)

"We came to the yard on a Saturday night and have to say i was impressed by the DJ . He played some really good music and they had large dance floor. The swings were a HUGE plus and i enjoyed sitting there listening to music. Additionally , they have the option of playing beer pong which is freaking awesome . And HELLO they let you bring your pup in? That is awesome. We also played their basket ball hoop games for $1 which was fun. They also have more than 1 story. Way better than capital bar which charged a cover, this place had no cover and no line on a Saturday night. Will return . Plus our male bartender with glasses was friendly with regular drinks."

Knife Italian Steak

★★★★☆ 3.9 (116) • $$$

"This is my second time at Knife Italian. About a year ago my experience didn't meet my expectations... but this year they far exceeded it. Our server Crystal was absolutely amazing! She was real and kind, and made great recommendations. Checked on us enough that we never wanted for anything, but not so much that we felt interrupted or rushed. Other servers helped bus the table and kept our waters full at all times. As you can see, the food was amazing! The steak and deserts were my favorite, lobster ravioli, focaccia, then pizza. The drinks are in a category of their own. They really pride themselves on the Italian tradition of complex aperitifs. The decor is a little 'island-y.' When it gets dark outside, the restaurant gets pretty dark. The valet is complimentary when you dine at the restaurant, and the valets were very on top of it! We had a great time! I am so glad we went back!"

Texas Rose Restaurant & Club

★★★★☆ 3.5 (23) • $

"Amazing lil place, that's 38 years old this year!Caters to truck drivers and smokers, open nearly 24 hours, with semi parking.Food is amazing, and shockingly cheap. Service is perfect for the clientele, they adapt to each person. I like to be left alone to read a book, that was exactly how I was served; meanwhile, the guy at the table in the corner was a typical longhaul trucker, who eventually had a member of the staff join him at his table and just sat there and let him ramble for an hour, what an amazing place! If you already have semi parking off site, this pkace is probably walking distance from it: close to truck stops, terminals and pokey loading shippers, hit them up! The food is incredible. I have no idea how they are able to coax such flavor out of such simple foods, (and they wouldn't tell me!) But somehow they manage! I walked down there and had TX bbq for lunch earlier today, in a couple more hours I'm going back to try their no doubt authentic Mexican food, I can't wait! (I'll try to get more pictures on my return trip!)"

Mi Chante Mexican Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (93) • $$

"We love Mi Chante! It's an excellent neighborhood restaurant with delicious food and menu items to choose from. The margaritas are also next level I love the Birria tacos and poblano cream soup but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. One of the better Mexican restaurants in Prosper without question."

Rodeo Exchange

★★★★☆ 4 (24) • $

"Came for the rodeo. Thought it was bulls that they were riding but it was mostly horses. It was a good show. But it felt repetitive cause there was a lot of riders. I did leave early after other people left too. The people that did leave early did come to the show often and knew when stuff will happen and what they will show."

Brickhouse Grill

★★★☆☆ 3 (26) • $$

"One of their pizzas and man is it delicious and good and full of flavor along with a nice ice cold beer"

Thirsty Turtle

★★★★☆ 3.8 (16)

"Great staff and very friendly service. Food was typical but atmosphere made up for it. Beer is cold too!!"

Tio Carlos Mexican latin Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (232) • $$

"Really friendly people and pretty decent Mexican food. Affordable for lunch. They have a reasonable lunch menu. Place always seems clean, especially the bathroom. Nice outdoor seating area for the nice days. We like to go here for lunch. I would love to check out the nightlife scene. They do have a full bar."

Mesero - Preston Hollow Village

★★★★☆ 4 (131) • $$

"I came here last Friday evening for dinner and the place was packed. I managed to get a seat at the counter looking into the kitchen. I was promptly greeted and checked on by several of the staff, even though the kitchen was crazy busy! I was given the complimentary chips and salsa assortment. The salsa and pico were soooooooo good! I couldn't stop eating it! I ordered strawberry frozen margarita and the El Miguelito entree. Everything was delicious, although the presentation of my entree was sloppy and was tipping to one side of the plate. I was pleasantly surprised by the affordability of the menu, however beware the prices do add up as you order more drinks of course. The food was really good and I left stuffed.The ambiance of the restaurant is really cute and trendy. It makes for a nice date spot or setting for a small gathering of friends and family.This was my first time at any Mesero location and it certainly won't be the last!"

Reservoir

★★★☆☆ 3 (190) • $$

"Reservoir is an open air anchor restaurant in the Toyota Music Factory that has one of the best locations that overlooks the Texas Lottery Plaza. I finally had a chance to visit for brunch on a spring weekend, and my visit did not disappoint.My Overall Rating - 4 Stars Atmosphere - On nice weather days, nothing beats the atmosphere of Reservoir. The front of the restaurant is open to the Texas Lottery Plaza. If the weather's great, the sun and breeze flows in. If there is a band on the stage, you have the perfect seat. Either way, you win. 1 StarService - I stayed away from Reservoir due to the low Yelp ratings, but open further review, I noticed there were several 1 Star reviews due to service. Luckily for me, I did not have this issue. On our early Saturday visit, we sat ourselves, and a few minutes later had a nice and helpful server. No problems on this visit. 1 StarFood - I'm not sure what kind of food Reservoir specializes in, as their menu is diverse. We experienced their brunch menu but started with Cast Iron Hummus and Cheesy Garlic Bread. The hummus was great. It was served with pita bread cut in triangles. I spooned generous amounts of hummus onto the bread for a creamy bite. The Cheesy Garlic bread was like a cheese pizza. Not great but not bad either. For brunch, I called on Papa Smurf - three thick blueberry pancakes. A little too thick for my tastes, but it sure did make for a great photo. Looking back, the menu reminded me of a higher quality TGI Friday's menu: lots of variety for everyone, but nothing that stands out. 1 StarWill I Return? - Yes. I'll be back for the atmosphere. The food was good, not great, but nothing beats the location. On a pretty spring morning or a cool summer evening with a band on the stage, Reservoir is a great location to visit. 1 Star"

Pier 7 Juicy Seafood & Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (55)

"Best seafood I've had in the long time fresh and very tasty. The staff was amazing quick and efficient."

Meddlesome Moth

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Enjoyed this Restaurant while visiting family in Dallas. We went out to brunch and were seated at a table inside.Placed our orders after we were provided coffee and water. We order appetizers to start with of sticky buns and French toast, their version of it.Everything was very yummy, left everyone happy. I personally tried their Avocado Toast. It was very nice, not my favorite one, however in my top 5 recipes.The atmosphere was pleasant and lively. The services was very good, an we were well taken care of."

Elm Street Cask & Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (133) • $$

"If you're in downtown Dallas and want some breakfast Elm Street Cask & Kitchen is a good choice. They also have lunch and dinner too, but I just had breakfast. The decor is cool and the restaurant is clean. The wait staff were all nice and breakfast was great.Check them out!"

Senor Bean Mexican Grill- Cantina

★★★★☆ 3.8 (181) • $$

"Loved it! Cute name and comfy vibe.... Jose also lives here iykyk! Very convenient and fast service! Best chori beef street tacos I've ever had!"

Mio Nonno Trattoria

★★★★☆ 4 (361) • $$

"Their Short Rib Pappardelle is one of the best pastas I've had in a VERY long time. I would come back just to have this again. We ordered calamari, pastas, and a half chicken as our appetizer + mains and everything came out delicious. Service was quick and the restaurant had a very chic vibe. Definitely make reservations on the weekends as it filled up pretty quickly once we got there around 6pm on a Saturday. They had a separate specials menu that included some very interesting dessert pizzas, so we got the fig and brie one! We loved our experience and will keep this restaurant in our pocket for the next time we're in the area."

Memphis Live Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3 (7)

"First time coming to this bar and such a great atmosphere! The manager Grey is amazing and great customer service! Definitely going to keep coming back!"

Don Pepes Rancho Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (71) • $$

"Don Pepe's is all around great. Nestled at the back of the Hillcrest Village Shopping Center, it has ample indoor as well as outdoor dining options. The food is a good value for the price. I have yet to try something here that isn't great. Try the queso blanco for starters or the bean soup. The service is friendly and attentive. Every time we come here, we get prompt service and are seated quickly. However, the last time we were here, it was pretty packed, so to be on the safe side, I'll start to place reservations. Glad to see this place get busy. It has great food for the price!"

The Brand Room

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18)

"Step back in time with an authentic Texas restaurant and bar. Great atmosphere, food and staff! Complimentary biscuits and jam! Starters included unique, tamales and deviled eggs. Must try the "battered to perfection" Texas sized, chicken fried steak, on a bed of mashed potatoes, topped with cream gravy. Sirloin steak, "grilled to perfection" with a side of fresh, green beans. Great list of wine and beer."

Brentwood Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (169)

"We order togo for our office often. The food is always amazing. Packaged perfectly and have never left anything out. They have a limited menu for togo and not sure if they have togo utensils as they never include them. Love the crispy chicken cob salad and smoked salmon."

HERE Sushi & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (148) • $$

"We finally tried HERE and are so glad we did! The atmosphere is clean & bright. Although they are short staffed, their service was impeccable! Our drinks were never empty and the food came out surprisingly fast! Crab Rangoons and dumplings were awesome, the sushi was so fresh and delicious (we tried New Mexico roll and California roll). The lunch specials are super affordable and available on weekends! I got the chicken teriyaki bento box with noodles and hubby got the orange chicken lunch special. Plenty of food, we had to get a to-go box. We will definitely be coming here more often!"

Mi Dia From Scratch

★★★★☆ 4.1 (381) • $$

"Best guacamole ever. The food was excellent. The margaritas were very weak. Wonderful service. Great ambiance,"

PR's Saloon

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (45) • $$

"Probably the worst bar at the stockyards. They let in underage college and high school kids but don't let adults with white shirts or backpacks in. Not to mention they illegally stay open till 3 am. This bar is a joke. The only reason they're in business is because of underage kids. In addition they overcharge you and put extra drinks that never existed on your tab."

Stagecoach Ballroom

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (10) • $

"After searching for almost 7 years, we finally found our Fort Worth dance hall. I don't know how we never found the Stagecoach before!We visited for the first time Saturday night. Upon entry we were struck by the traditional Texas dance hall atmosphere, and our eyes went straight to the 3,500 square foot hardwood dance floor. Good start!Jamie Richards and his band provided the live music - scheduled to begin at 8:30 they were about 20 minutes getting started. No big deal, for the prerecorded play list offered ample tunes to warm up our dance moves.The crowd included people of various dance abilities, so anyone can feel at home here. Age ranged from mid-20's to seniors. I would guess the median age of most in attendance Saturday night were 50-ish. It was a well behaved, fun crowd.Succinctly stated, Stagecoach is exactly what we've been looking for. In the words of the Terminator -- "we'll be back"!"

Shaw's Patio Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (248) • $$

"What an awesome afternoon we spent at Shaw's Patio & Grill's patio! A friend of ours was presenting numerous readings from her published collection of poetry. We were really excited to hear her beautiful prose and words. On top of that, it was a perfect afternoon to spend on the patio. Even though it was February and technically winter, the temps outside couldn't have been better. It was a glorious Sunday afternoon to be outdoors in Ft. Worth.Unfortunately, we found out that Shaw's kitchen closes at 4:00pm on Sundays. The only food item from the bar were chips and salsa. I don't know if they're making their own salsa, but it was really good with just the right amount of punch to it. As we were enjoying Shaw's excellent frozen Margaritas, we ended up getting a refill of chips so we could finish the cup of salsa. We didn't want to leave any behind.On top of the wonderful duo of musicians who were entertaining us, we also found out that on Sunday afternoons "Club Church" was held on the patio. It's a "not in your face" very casual service with scripture reading and even communion. It was nicely done. My wife and I both decided that we want to come back to Shaw's when the kitchen is open to try some of their delicious selections from the menu."

Black Dog Retro Arcade

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (85) • $$

"Cool concept just a bit outdated. The place reminded me of diversions game room. It has a bunch of arcade games and game counsels such as Nintendo/Xbox. We ordered a combo meal deal they had on the menu. It came with a large pizza, cheese sticks, fries/onion rings and 15 wings. The pizza and wings were better than we expected. The wings were just the right amount of crisp and very flavorful. Props to our server. He did great given that our party was large and assisted us mostly himself. He was never rude and attended to whatever we needed. Check in on Yelp and receive a free dessert."

Chante Mexican Grill & Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.4 (344) • $$

"My first culinary introduction to Lewisville was eating here and the vibe was perfect given how tired I was after a 5am flight to Dallas from Oakland. After leaving Dallas Loce and checking into our Air BnB, we were starving and luckily found this gem of a place.The staff here (especially Amanda) were super friendly and helpful. The beer is ice cold, the complimentary chips and salsa plentiful and an excellent warm prior to the main dish.I had the peacado el Refugio and absolutely loved it. The vibe here is comfortable and friendly social with accommodating, friendly and professional staff.Had a great time here. You will enjoy it here too!"

Roma's Italian Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.7 (67)

"Absolutely phenomenal!!! I didn't have not 1 complaint! The service was amazing and the food was delicious. I've passed by this place so many times when I lived in Desoto but I chose it this time on a whim & baby am I glad I did. All the items I chose were pleasing to my palate. It was made with time & care instead of slopped together. The area is a great size and has alot of personality. I'll definitely be back."

Encina

★★★★☆ 4.4 (137)

"Small tucked away goodness. Parking is a little tricky. Very small parking lot but there's street parking and gas station near by you can park at. Very chill vibes. Service was very quick and great. Food did not disappoint! You've got to get the pancakes!!! And the glazed pork belly!!! Yes both! Do it! It's totally worth it. The pork belly is the perfect amount of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The pancakes aren't like a fluffy texture. It's like a corn gritty texture but it's different to me and I really enjoyed it."

Stockyard Saloon

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (23) • $

"Well well well Fort Worth look at you with this little hidden gem. I was blown away by everything. A small quaint town, where people smile, laugh, love and have a great time. The restaurants all lined up on the strip in combination with the holiday lights were amazing. Lots of different restaurants to choose from, it seems the area can get very crowded so be aware. I will be back"

Crab Station - Deep Ellum

★★★★☆ 3.6 (276) • $$

"Service was good. Food didn't taste good (Bland, even though I got the spicy one). Ambiance was good.Conclusion, will not be back for seafood boil."

Cidercade Fort Worth

★★★★☆ 4.2 (115)

"We decided to do a company outing, and Cidercade won the most votes. Upon arrival, they have a parking lot in the front that was full since it was around 5:00pmish on a Friday. I didn't feel like street parking since you do tread into the residential area if it gets super packed. Luckily, I found some parking in the back of the building next to Splinters Axes & Ales. This place surely exceeded my expectation. Think arcade, food, and cider! The foodie in me would talk about the grub first. Their 10" thin-crust pizzas were delicious. I love how they have the flexibility of substituting the crust to either gluten-free or cauliflower for an extra free. The margherita pizza was light, flavorful, and yummy. The meat lover's pizza was on the drier side, but just as good. One of my coworkers was not a fan of pizza in general, so she opted for the cinnamon roll pizza that was a little too sweet for her palate. They also offer salads if you are avoiding carb overload. As for drinks, I had the unlimited soda, but in reality could only finish one cup of soda. Let's talk about the games. I had loads of fun playing Pac-Man and basketball arcade. Be prepared for pinball machines, pool tables, etc. The machines may look like you need tokens or coins, but the games are unlimited with the admission fee. It's definitely a great atmosphere for both the young and old to have a good time. Service was fast and efficient. I shall be back in the future."

Rodeo Goat

★★★★☆ 3.5 (104) • $$

"Somehow I never noticed this awesome eatery not far from Buc-cees on I-35, and I've clearly been missing out. The menu is a smorgasbord of burgerliciousness, with more than a dozen varieties to choose from. I went old school with the simple D.C.C. Burger (chopped iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cheddar, mayo and mustard) and a side of hand punched fries. The service was swift, burger was cooked just right, and fries were on point. I'll definitely be back with a friend to try something more adventuresome, like the popular Bodacious Burger (American cheese, bacon, crispy onions, grilled jalapeños, pickles, smoked jalapeño mayo, and BBQ sauce) and some Goat Balls for dessert (fried dough filled with Bavarian cream). Skip the Buc-cees brisket sandwich next time and pop by Rodeo Goat instead."

Paisano's Italian Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (150) • $$

"I came here with a girlfriend of mine after getting our nails done for dinner. we were pleasantly surprised to find that they had not only pizza but delicious pasta dishes to choose from and wine! The service was impeccable, server was extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant is very laid-back and makes you feel like you're in a quaint neighborhood Italian spot. I could easily see coming here for date night also! Nothing too fancy but definitely worth the visit! My husband and I will be going next!"

Rockett Cafe & Club

★★★★☆ 3.8 (121) • $$

"Wanted to try this place out. So I took my wife and so to try it out. My wife and I wanted to try the Chicken Fried Steak and my so. Ordered the Ribeye. The chicken fried steaks were so tender and had plenty of gravy. The Ribeye was perfect Mid-well, and it was very tender and juicy. Thanks will be coming back."