The Tastiest Tapas/Small Plates in Dallas

W XYZ Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3)

"Great place to come chill after work! Burgers and wings are great. Laid back environment to sit back and watch sports with some good drinks and eats!"

Hawkers Asian Street Food

★★★★★ 4.6 • $$

"We were hankering for some good Lo Mein and the wife found this place. I drove down there, ordered 2 Lo Mein's and 2 Spring Rolls to go. Got home and ate it all. It was delicious!! The spring rolls are really good. I forgot to take pictures, but just take my word for it, it was good. You're welcome!Oh and the front person was really nice and made the recommendation to get the spring rolls."

Casablanca

★★★★☆ 3.9 (195) • $$

"Good was amazing, aesthetics are an absolute vibe, service could use work.We showed up HUNGRY, and ordered accordingly. Bang bang shrimp lived up to its name sake *chef's kiss*, Bao is 2 of each which was a pleasant surprise, and the buns themselves were cooked perfectly, boarding homemade quality. The chicken biscuit was top tear and with a side could be a meal.We came on Saturday for brunch; we arrived 5-10 minutes before opening, the door was unlocked so we walked in, and after waiting T the host stand were asked to go back outside until they were officially open, while the staff seemed to just look at us and the small line forming outside as others waited for their parties arrive and be sat.Our server was pretty slow and would disappear for large swaths of time which was problematic when we wanted to initially order food, get new drinks, and eventually the check."

Wabi House

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"Hold on Houston. I may have left you, but I didn't leave my appetite behind. But what's this? Ramen? Good noods and chillacious drinks. I'm just making up words alright? Bear with me. But picture this. Bustling streets. Chatters of different conversations from bars around the way. Aromas of carbs and tonkotsu scream in the air to be devoured on a hot day. You're hungry and you just need some good eats in your stomach. Making your way into Wabi means you're either waiting on their patio for a table/bar seat. Or you're immediately sat with yourself (or with friends.) The menu is pretty extensive from their scallops, meatballs, to Japanese fried chicken and ramen which are pretty damn tasty. Plenty of the food has been good noshes and people like Amanda, Ahn, Jasmine, and Denise have made this place incredible. Here's the food and how I eat it. The scallops have a light soy marinade with micro greens on top. I had a dash of salt to compliment it. Shittake mushrooms have a nice density to give it extra umami. That bone marrow butter is stellar. I get the tsukemen which is their dipping ramen; but what do I do? I add scallops and that bone marrow to enhance that broth. The gods answered my prayer and I couldn't stop saying thank you to the food one. Overall, it was great. I love the atmosphere and I couldn't thank them to be another home away from home."

JINYA Ramen Bar - Carrollton

★★★★☆ 4.3 (56) • $$

"Visited on Friday at 430 pm and we were greeted and seated promptly. Charlie was so delightful and attentive, she is an excellent server and her kindness is infectious.The broth, it was delightful and overall great. I LOVE spice and I didn't enjoy their hot sauce (think sriracha flavor) and the broth could have been more complex, it was good. It was just missing a layer of complexity to the flavor.We enjoyed our experience and will be back!Arigatou!!"

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."

Dua Trattoria

★★★★☆ 4.3 (108)

"Discovered this place from yelp! My son was wanting speghetti so we looked up a new Italian spot! We were seated and noticed the art work on the walls. Very nice touch as some were interesting to talk about. Food was amazing. We ordered the Fritto Misto, very tasty and unique batter. I enjoyed the crispy shrimp that's added on along with the two sauce! I definitely enjoy both sauce. One was tomatoe based and not sure what the white sauce was. However both complimented the shrimp, calamari, and onion strings. We ordered the short rib ravioli, Dua, and speghetti with meat sauce and meatballs for my son. All three were amazing dishes! I definitely would recommend them. Ingredients were fresh, and food was amazing. I enjoyed every bite! You can tell each dish was well thought out and put together perfectly. Customer service was perfect ! Nick and Rdeeda, took the time to speak to is even when they were busy. Nick was very warming as he wanted to ensure we had a great meal! You can tell he enjoyed what he does and put alot of care and love into his establishment! I recommend this place to anyone who's looking for an enjoyable meal! I'm coming back for their brunch! Ask for Rdeeda when visiting. I'm sure I spelled her name wrong ! Apologies! She's an amazing server! Everyone there were friendly and attentive. Must Try!"

W XYZ Bar

★★★★★ 4.8 (10) • $$

"Our bartender, Brittany, was phenomenal! We got back to the hotel after work and the front desk clerk gave us coupons for 1 free well drink at the bar. We went up to our rooms and met back at the bar a little later. They had a singer in the lounge area that was really good. She sang popular songs (new and old). Brittany ran the whole bar solo! She made everyone feel like they were the only customer! She took multiple orders and handled business. She was very friendly and checked on us frequently to see if we were all right. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and fries after a few cocktails and it was really good! I would come back to this bar even if I wasn't staying at this hotel because the customer service was exceptional."

Bottles and Boards 442

★★★★★ 4.7 (18)

"Lovely place to enjoy a glass of wine, a mimosa, ice tea and a delicious board with cheeses, cured meats, jam, etc."

Barcelona Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (417) • $$$

"Barcelona wine bar is forever my favorite tapas bar in DallasThe food is always spot on and consistently goodGreat spot to bring friends or family tooLove the lively atmosphereService is always great They do have a happy hour but overall this place is a bit on the pricier. Good place to celebrate at Things I order regularly and recommend: their arugula salad (changes slightly depending on the season), any paella, beef empanadas, croquetas, olive oil cake, white sangria, chicken thighAlthough I always get different things to try and nothing has ever really disappointed Highly recommend this place!"

Palate By Lrc

★★★★★ 4.9 (16)

"It's a beautiful restaurant and the food lives up to the environment. Drinks and appetizers and the sandwiches are awesome. A wide enough varietyThat we are going to need to come back many times to sample everything."

Nori Handroll Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (415) • $$$

"I have wanted to try Nori out for so long, I've waited thinking it would be too busy but on a Monday night, I walked right in. They have plenty of seats, all bar style. I got a seat right in front of the sushi chef (of which they have 2 at all times it seems). I ordered the Hungry set, which was a great deal. They prepare the hand rolls for you as you finish so everything is very fresh, and the nori, which they're known for, is extra crisp and fresh. The sushi chef, Lim, helped explain every order to me as it came out. It was also happy hour with $3 sushi which was also delicious, but the standout star were the hand rolls. My favorite was definitely the soft shell crab, give it a try!"

Hawkers Asian Street Food

★★★★★ 4.6 (568) • $$

"Excellent service with a variety of Asian dishes from India to Korea to Thailand.The wait staff is attentive and the kitchen is surprisingly fast.Dining here gives that street food fare but it's comfortable and not loud.4 stars for my initial experience here. The variety and quality of their Asian dishes makes this a gem for me when I'm back in town... "Go where the locals go!""

Hinodeya Ramen & Bar - Dallas

★★★★☆ 4.3 (378) • $$

"Another great Yelp find. We stopped by for a quick lunch on New Year's Day. No wait! The restaurant is not huge, but great ambiance. Service was friendly and prompt. I had the Spicy Miso, which was outstanding. Just the right amount of spice, creamy dashi, noodles were substantial and really tasty. All in all one of the better bowls I've had in Dallas. Plenty of parking, great prices and great food. That's says something when you're dining on Lower Greenville! Highly recommend."

Esco Dallas Restaurant and Tapas

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (43)

"First time at Esco. Went with a group of girlfriends for Brunch. The service was the best part. Greeted and seated and started well. Unfortunately the A/C was not up to par. Although we got there when they opened, they were already out of Shrimp and French Toast. Thought there would be a DJ, but we got low-key R&B vibes playlist the entire brunch. The food was plated well and was okay, but some of my friends indicated it lacked seasoning. Give mad props to our Waitress Jordan because she was the bartender, server, and deliverer. Has potential to be dope but it was underwhelming."

Catbird

★★★★☆ 3.5 (360)

"If I were a local, I'd take every single date here. The ambiance, atmosphere, rooftop, quiet corners, couches are perfect for a date.The food menu is very small. However, very extensive cocktail list.I didn't think my espresso martini was anything, but average. I did like the endamame though."

Yellow Rosa

★★★★☆ 3.6 (195) • $$

"Mixed emotions about this place. The food was amazing, I had the best chicken fajitas I have ever had. And the salsa that comes with the chips is really incredible, I wish they sold it by the bottle. The only issue, really, was the service. First, they messed up my drink, then they messed up our entrées, then finished dishes remained on our table long after we were finished. And the server disappeared for long periods of time. It was really bad service. But the food was so damn good...I kind of just didn't care.I have to recommend you give it a shot. And try those fajitas.!"

The Lookout Lounge & Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (9)

"Great experience at this place. This is inside the new upscale OMNI at PGA Headquarters in Frisco. We just came on a date night - you can pull straight up and park for ~$15 or you can park at PGA District and enjoy a scenic walk over to OMNI. We got a couple glasses of wine in plastic cups from the bar and sat outside next to the massive fire pits with large rocking chairs. Unique experience and highly recommend it!"

W XYZ Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (17) • $$$

"Cool bartender, and fun decor. Great place for a work happy hour, or small gathering. Fire place and large comfy sofa make for a great place to chat and hang out.Drink prices were decent~"

The Woolworth

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$$

"We had a fantastic experience- we had reservations for a large group and had extra guests arrive - they were very accommodating The food was delicious everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Great variety! Special shoutouts for the crispy Brussel sprouts and the sweet potato tots!"

JINYA Ramen Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (96)

"Delicious ramen! The chicken ramen & the tonkatsu black ramen were so decadent, rich, yet light (not heavy!) you have the choice of adding additional toppings~ lots to choose from!We also tried the house salad and seafood salad which were so fresh! Dara was a great server and was on point on the service!Great spot for a warm bowl of ramen on a cold day~"

Komodo Loco

★★★★★ 4.5 (455) • $$

"Great little place just off the main roads. It looks a little divey from that outside, but is clean and comfortable on the inside. Our service was excellent and everyone was incredibly friendly.We had the roasted brussels sprouts as well as the roasted peppers for appetizers and both were delicious. I had the southern smoked Ramen with extra spice added. It was excellent, and the spice level was perfect for me. Others had the sushi, which they really enjoyed. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area"