The Best New American in Dallas

Jimmy's Big Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.3 (165) • $

"Quick and helpful service, easy to find, clean interior. Fantastic burger cooked fresh, great seasoned fries."

Grace

★★★★☆ 4.2 (510) • $$$

"First review of 2025!!i came here for my birthday dinner and i'm very glad we picked this location.We made reservations a week ago, and luckily there were still tables open for us. We got the below items: Whipped House Ricotta - truffle infused honey, meyer lemon and grilled Icon sourdough bread $21Capellini Nero - Maine lobster, trumpet mushrooms, marinated chilis and toasted bread crumbs $31 (individual plate) Filet 8oz. / 10oz. $59 along with Béarnaise $6Mac 'n Cheese - caramelized sweet onions and anaheim peppers $17Creamed Spinach and Baby Artichokes - fontina fondue, panko bread crumbs and preserved lemon $18We finished the meal with a Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake.Food: The appetizer (whipped house ricotta) was actually a lot of food. i had to limit myself from finished it all, otherwise i would not have been able to finish my entree. The capellini was the better choice out of the two entrees. The filet was just alright, i don't think it was worth 59 bucks. I did end up getting bearnaise sauce and it made the steak really delicious. We also got two sides, and they were really tasty. We didn't finish them all, and actually brought them back home. If you have room for dessert, make sure you try and get the sticky toffee pudding cake. Service: 10 out of 10. The service was amazing. very attentive and made it feel homeyAmbiance: Very nice upscale vibeParking: I know there is valet for 10 bucks, but i found parking 1 street over. If you come on the weekend, parking is free on the streets."

Ferah Tex Med Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (196) • $$

"Amazing flavors! The chef really knocked it out of the park! Staff is helpful and friendly. Surprisingly quiet lol but very beautiful inside. The lighting is gentle and the music isn't too loud."

Gemma

★★★★☆ 4.3 (636) • $$$

"Great experience! Servers were very friendly and attentive and the food was amazing! We tried many things but the rigatoni and tiramisu were definitely some of the best things we had! The venue itself was a great atmosphere. Would recommend and would return."

Stock & Barrel

★★★★☆ 4.1 (646) • $$

"Dined at Stock & Barrel on a Thursday evening with a group of friends. We were seated immediately when we got there, the place is well done and different than typical Dallas restaurants. There is street parking around, or a lot across the street. For appetizers we tried the crispy truffled oyster mushrooms, wagyu meatballs, whipped feta, and braised ribeye cigars. The oyster mushrooms seemed like their take on using mushrooms to make a calamari-like dish. I liked it, but couldn't eat more than a few pieces as it was a bit oily. The whipped feta dip was perfection. Salty, spicy, and perfectly paired with crostinis - yum! The group loved the remaining items, and especially loved the wagyu meatballs. For my main dish I got the falafel sandwich with fries on the side. The fries were very good, perfectly crispy and just the right thickness. The falafel sandwich was very flavorful too, but unfortunately I was too full to dive too deep into it. I guess a good problem to have, right? Our server was friendly and on top of it. Overall, great experience at Stock & Barrel!"

Cafe Momentum

★★★★★ 4.7 (232) • $$

"One of the top restaurants I've visited as far as service. The mission of this restaurant makes it feel that much sweeter in supporting via dining in. We started off with a bread basket which was very good. It came with butter and a berry jam. Everyone in my group ordered the fried chicken since its the most popular dish and it was our first visit. We all really loved it. I do want to go back and try the sticky ribs. They sounded really good. Plus, I didn't get dessert and I was told the chocolate cake was divine!Worth a visit! There is valet parking next door to the restaurant. It's free but of course they take tips."

Loft Kitchen & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (54) • $$

"Looking for a chill spot in the Irving Texas area then I suggest you give The Loft Restaurant and Bar a try. The restaurant and bar are located in a very modern style hotel named NYLO. The front desk personnel will direct you to the restaurant and bar area. If you check in on Yelp you can get a check in offer of 20% off food for lunch and dinner. We were there just for drinks so wasn't able to use the deal. Since it was so late the bar was basically the only thing open. We grabbed a seat towards the end of the bar. The bartender was kinda busy but she did acknowledge that we were there. I'm in love with barrel aged drinks so I ordered the Tres Agaves Orange/Grapefruit Old Fashioned drink. It was phenomenal so much so that I had to have another. My friend had a Campari Drink that he created. His was also good but I don't like gin so it was very dry to me. We had a good time and enjoyed the chill atmosphere. The restaurant and bar are located close to the pool area of the hotel. I would have love to sit outside and enjoy the cool Texas air but the pool was hopping and I wasn't try to fool around with that energy. My friend had a blast reading the Yelp reviews for this spot. I would recommend you give it a try. The Loft Restaurant and Bar 1001 W Royal LnNYLOIrving, TX 75039Saturday July 7, 2018 9:30pm"

Old Town Wine House

★★★★★ 4.5 (91) • $$

"My sorority sisters and I had one of our monthly nights out at the Old Town Wine House and LOVED IT.They were super accommodating and let us do whatever we wanted for our wine flights. And there were so many of us they started running out of glasses!We also shared several charcuterie boards - which were prepared beautifully! I would go back again. Sweet place."

4Thirteen Kitchen and Sports Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (63) • $$

"This place gets packed, so I made a reservation. It feels kinda expensive to pay 100 for a little table, but I got a table for 4 and 2 and they were great seats, right by the live band. Tables were together which I was worried about because I couldn't get in touch with anyone, but they were clean, reserved and ready when I got there. The lady at the door was super nice and guided me to my seat with no problems. If you're only going with like 1 or 2 people, you might can just come and get a seat. But I was with a group, so a reservation was our best bet. It's more of an older vibe. It was nice to have both the band play and switch out with the dj. It was a good balance and a nice mixture of old school and todays music (mostly old school which I love). Plus, the DJ took song request! Cheese sticks were good, hot and fresh. The wings were good. Friends got loaded fries, I wasn't a fan, but they liked them. Drinks weren't too strong, but still good. Ordered the Long Island, lemon drop shot and green tea shot. I heard the strawberry henney was strong. The lemon drop was a little sour. I would come back to this place. I really enjoyed it. The service was really good, even with them being super busy. They were pretty attentive.The only thing I didn't like was that they never answered the phone. So if you expect to get in touch with someone, don't.Also, it was very hot, felt like no AC was on. There were fans, but you couldn't feel anything. (And a dust mite fell on our table )Regardless, everything else turned out to be great! I will still be coming back."

Original ChopShop

★★★★☆ 4.2 (121) • $$

"Dee, the manager was absolutely outstanding & above & beyond & beyond!! Because of him we will be back as many times as we can! Also, the food, the ambiance and a fantastic, healthy menu certainly were not overlooked!"

Foxiis Restaurant and Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (102) • $$

"Wow. I am a big fan of Foxiis. Wife and I stopped here for dinner one night during our trip to the area to see the eclipse. I had looked this place up because it had a very large menu and lots of things that she and I would consider eating. They also touted a large drink menu that my wife could take a look at. This is in the small downtown district and there isn't a ton of parking. When we walked in, there was a Rangers/Astro game on and some very enthusiastic fans watching. They were pretty loud. My wife and I sort of snuck around the side and got to some seating away from the main seating area. It had several TVs and was comfortable. We weren't really seen as we came in since we went around to the side, but our waitress found us quickly anyway to take our drink order.They serve Coke products, so I got water. My wife got a strawberry sour kind of drink. She told me it wasn't bad, but didn't taste exactly as described. Still, it wasn't too bad.My wife opted for quesadillas and while there were 5 or 6 things I considered (including a burger, which is what I usually opt for), I went for the firecracker shrimp tacos. I have had regular tacos and fish tacos before, but these sounded tasty and aren't the norm for what I would typically order.I can tell you that I made an excellent choice! These shrimp tacos were outstanding! The firecracker sauce was tasty and had just the right amount of heat. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the tacos didn't fall apart while eating them. I chose regular fries instead of sweet potato fries and they were a bit on the soggy side. i would have preferred they were a bit crispier, but they were solid enough and seasoned well.If I lived in the area, I would definitely come back to Foxii's. There is an assortment of food that I didn't get to try and the firecracker shrimp tacos was some of the best food I've had in quite some time. I was very impressed with this restaurant. My wife and I visit Dallas once every few years and I plan on making this a designated stop the next time we are in the area because it was THAT good."

Chicken N Pickle- Grapevine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (176) • $$

"I play here to play when I come home to visit my family and friends. My friends usually reserve ahead of time bc they're always booked. I'm from Sacramento so we don't have too many indoor courts so I'm used to playing outdoors. Its pretty cool you can order food and drink while playing, pretty cool hang out spot."

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."

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (695) • $$

"This is a review for the brand new Non-Alcoholic beverage menu.We came in tonight for the new menu and got to try them on the house. What fun!! Thanks, first off to the best server ever! And to management for the kickoff event. The mocktail menu exceeded our expectations. It was beyond combined ingredients. Instead, it was fun, energized creative concepts. I started with strawberry citrus and loved it. It had tartness and was sooo good. My companion had Dr. Pepper with vanilla bean cream. I assumed it was cream soda but no it was cream. Whole new level of drink. It was our favorite of the night. I let our server pick our third drink which was creamcicle. I also wanted to try huckleberry but was so full by then haha! I can't wait to go back and try some more."

Electric Shuffle

★★★★★ 4.8 (170) • $$

"This was honestly such a fun experience! Thank you to the awesome staff for allowing my guy and me to only play for 30 minutes to check it out. Normally, it's $15 per person for 1.5 hours, which isn't bad at all! They have multiple games you can play and it is really cool being able to see how shuffleboard works electronically. We had soo much fun trying it out! I can understand why they do a 1.5 hour minimum since we were just getting into the groove when our time ran out. I only got to try their Bramblin' Man, but it was soo good, I got two! Delicious! If they end up coming to SD, you can guarantee I will be back many a times!"

Flower Child

★★★★☆ 4.4 (242) • $$

"Wish I could eat here everyday! The place is beautifully decorated inside, very spacious, lots of plants. They have an outdoor area too. Staff are incredibly kind. Food is fantastic. I got the Steak entree with a side of broccoli and sweet potato fries. Everything was incredibly delicious, very fresh and a fantastic portion. I love the vibe here for being happy and making the world better. They have free Wi-Fi (details are at the counter) so it's a great place to get some things done or study."

S&J's Hot Chick

★★★★☆ 3.6 (69) • $$

"Pretty good food, I had the 3 piece tenders w/medium heat and Cajun seasoned fries.Wasn't overly impressed by the fries, however that's subjective to a person's individual taste.The service was good, order to go took maybe 5 minutes from order time to receiving the order.The restaurant is in a strip center/gas station and ok.Place was clean and employees were friendly.I will definitely eat food from here again."

Shady's Burgers & Brewhaha

★★★★☆ 3.7 (239) • $$

"I am so sad I don't live closer to this place. My family & I LOVED it! The service was great! One of the staff even accidentally some of our food & they immediately had us new hot food & we're cleaning up. (They should probably change the tray/fry presentation because it seems unstable). With all that would still say service was great! It was hard to decide on food. It all looked good. I think all 3 of us had the server decide between 2-3 options we couldn't choose between. One area the food could improve is the shake. With Andy's next door they need to find a way to step up the ice cream game. It's quite a drive for us but we'll be back! Highly recommend!"

Texas Movie Bistro

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (72) • $

"Nice quaint, unassuming cinema with cold drinks and freshly popped popcorn that we visited all the way from Denton in March 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 lockdown to see "Senior Moment," which was not showing any where in our local area at the time.My overall impression was that it was sufficient for us in all respects, though frankly it was a bit minimalistic; we liked the film better than we liked the dog eat dog drive to "L'ld.""

Pyramid Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (96) • $$

"Very solid! First off I would highly recommend the fried cauliflower over everything. Was insanely good!"

Bucket & Rope

★★★★★ 4.9 (28)

"This is a ten star review. This first and only visit ranks among my top ten dinners ever (esp when adjusted for cost). Everything was perfect.EVERYTHING. I want one in my home town right now, but until then, I'll stop here for every subsequent Dallas trip."

Sloane's Corner

★★★★☆ 4.3 (175) • $$

"I absolutely love this place! I came here doing my staycation at the JW Marriott hotel and my little breakfast although it looks little held a great punch it was super tasty. The croissant was homemade and buttery. The bacon was really good and my espresso martini stole the show, it was really really good!The service was amazing. My bartender was attentive if she was to me about what my concerns were for my espresso martini, and she made that happen. Sloanes corner is a nice little coffee shop or just a small breakfast place where you can have an intimate, but also a very nice and elevated setting."

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."

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."

Mesero - Clearfork

★★★★☆ 3.9 (364) • $$

"Wonderful place for a group lunch. Restaurant provided great service and recommendations to our large lunch group. We enjoyed queso to start and and I chose a salad for my entree. The presentation was beautiful and the food was even better! Would definitely recommend."

Lit Kitchen & Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (125) • $$$

"This was my first time at lit and there were so many things to enjoy! We came for a friends birthday and there were so many picture worthy spots here! Lit is pretty Lit, but I don't have to run back. I can take a stroll back next year. Reasons Lit was lit:Cool decorGreat foodNice staffGreat DJReasons for my slow stroll back:Very pricey for the level of service and the fact I had to see a lot of butt cheeks while eating. If you downgrade your reservation for a large party they charge a fee. The fancy dessert with the sparklers is ice cream that was frozen rock hard and couldn't be cut with regular utensils. This makes for a pretty odd birthday celebration. Overall it's a cool place. The crowd is younger and leans more female. I loved the DJ! Lit, I will see you again for a special occasion!"

Wicked Butcher

★★★★☆ 4.2 (442) • $$$

"Food was pricy but you get what you pay for and we got far more in quality, service and ambiance than we paid for. We will be going back and we are all looking forward to it. Thanks for the quality of food and friendliness of staff that was shown to us on our first time visit. As I said, we will be back!"

Sixty Vines

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"Sixty vines is one of my go to recommendations for anyone in the downtown area. It's got everything you want when you're hosting out of town visitors from a great, central location in a beautiful plaza, plenty of space for any sized party including the outdoor patio, and plenty of food and drink options. The unique thing is obviously their wine on tap. Think of the Yard House with wine instead of beer. Don't worry, if you're not a wine drinker, they still have an excellent cocktail menu. My personal favorite is the froze. I can't believe I haven't written up a review yet but I can tell you I stick to a few staples which have never let me down- crispy zucchini, fig and prosciutto pizza, braised pork pappardelle, and the wood grilled bavette steak. Don't forget to get parking validated on your way out at the hostess stand and remember where you parked."

WB’s Table

★★★★★ 4.6 (62)

"Great food, OMG, great service! I want to try every single thing on the menu! We have had brunch and lunch and still have more to try! We will be back for sure!"

The Bartonville Store & Jeter’s Meat Shop

★★★★☆ 3.8 (162) • $$

"Nice Cozy Spot for Brunch on Sunday with Live Music! Great Food Selections and although priced higher than others worth every penny for scrumptious chef's creations. Brooklyn took good care of us making sure we had drinks and food was delicious."

Rodeo Goat

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"I was in town for a work conference and this place came very highly recommended. We arrived on a Monday night, and it was quite busy. All the same we were seated very quickly. Our server came to our table quickly and collected drink orders. The place has a garage/dive bar feel to it. But it's neither really. It's a lot of high top tables, rock and roll and beer signs, and a score board that illuminates how the burger battle of the week is fairing. They have a good selection of beers (in cans) and a full bar. So for the drinkers in your party, this is a great place to go. They mostly specialize in burgers and sides. It's important to note that the burgers do not come standard with a side of fries, so they price point of 12-15 per burger has an added charger on top for a side. I ordered the Crown Jewel, which was going head to head against another burger. Neither burger appeared on the menu so my conclusion was they were speciality burgers likely a limited time release. The crown jewel, a lamb burger with tika masala, cumin, mango chutney, and traditionally Indian spices. It was unfortunately being decimated by the other burger (whose name I'm forgetting). I ordered a beer and burger and a side of their loaded tots. Everything came out fast. Honestly, our server was hustling to get us our food and drinks, likely to free the table up. She was attentive to refill drinks and damn near paranormal getting additional drinks or beers from the bar to us fast. The crown jewel was a great food fusion burger, traditional Indian food spice profile in an excellently cooked burger. The loaded tots were also delicious. It had cheese, chives, and a fried egg. The service was fast, the food was excellent, but the price point to me felt a little high for the quantity of food we got. All the same, a place for sure that you need to visit."

Haywire

★★★★☆ 4.4 (750) • $$

"I took my husband here for a special occasion during our vacation with our daughter. He wanted some place a little bit upscale, but sticking with the southern bbq theme which dominated our vacation. The ambiance is upscale rustic with dim lighting without being considered romantic. It was definitely a cool feel. Our server was very nice and attentive answering our questions and even playing with our toddler. Kids were definitely welcome here even though it clearly wasn't their marketed crowd. We sat at a booth and ordered a few drinks and appetizer to start. We got the fried green tomatoes. They were absolutely delicious! The breading was crispy and the bacon jam enhanced the salty/savory flavor profile. We were incredibly surprised by how good they were. For my entree, I got the baby back ribs. They were fall off the bone with smokey, savory flavors. It was very good. It was very good and came with sides of cornbread and mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was standard good, but the cornbread was delicious. The perfect pairing of sweet and savory while being moist. It was very good! Plus, you got all that food for around $23. I was left feeling very full. During our dinner, I had to use the bathroom and everything was clean and well maintained. You know if the bathrooms are clean, they must care about cleanliness. We were very happy with our time here and I recommend if you are in the area."

Rye - Dallas

★★★★☆ 4.3 (235)

"While I can't say that this place is for me, I can say that I had an unexpectedly enjoyable experience. It seems like the menus regularly change and I wasn't sure that I would enjoy any of their offerings this night. I ended getting the Rabbit Chorizo short rib. The rib was tender and seasoned well, but the cornbread stuffing that came with it was the true front runner.All around, the service was exceptional, but I am not excited to come back for dinner. Their brunch menu looks promising, however."

Hide

★★★★☆ 4.2 (547) • $$

"Stumbled upon Lower Greenville upon a recommendation of a Dallas native. We drove from downtown to this area. Hide is located in the center of the Lower Greenville neighborhood. This area is known for Greenville Avenue, a lively dining and nightlife strip packed with trendy bistros, tequila bars and convivial patios hung with festive lights.Hide has two levels and the rooftop patio looks very inviting. We came early afternoon so that area wasn't open but Happy Hour was in full swing. Happy hour has a variety of drinks and food items. We got the the smash burger and crispy artichoke for food. The burger was really delicious. The crispy artichokes were too greasy. The drinks were super tasty. My husband grabbed an old fashion and he ordered me the Mai tai. Both cocktails on HH but you had to pay for the premium ice cube for the old fashioned which was used for 2 drinks. My husband liked the fact that they engraved their initial into the ice cube. Very good experience at this bar. Our bartender was engaging and had some awesome red tattoos. Wish I could give her a shoutout because her drinks were made with care. Check this spot out if in the area. I would hands down recommend this establishment."

Dive Coastal Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (265) • $$

"It's not often that I order seafood for delivery - seldom does it turn out well... But, based on an ad in the Katy Trail Weekly, I decided to give Dive Coastal Cuisine (Snider Plaza) a shot. What an OUTSTANDING find! Blackened Redfish - with Caper Buerre Blanc- was perfectly prepared and enjoyed it much more than watching the Rangers over the last few weeks. :-) Broccoli and Baby Spinach sides were excellent and the Black Beans are absolutely to-die-for. For something a little different, I'd recommend the Stuffed Avocados.I was so impressed that I ordered on consecutive nights. Can't remember the last time I did that... I'll provide another update after visiting in-person and sampling their margaritas.Great job guys!"