Hidden gems: restaurants in Dallas
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Dallas. Ratings are based from 3363 places in Dallas
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
702 Ross Ave 75202
"The food is phenomenal!!! Tomas is an amazing waiter. He will tell it to you straight about what to order based on your preferences. He also is so sweet and wrote us an itinerary of fantastic places t..."
Jimmy's Food Store
4901 Bryan St Corner of Bryan and Fitzhugh 75206-7613
"Great little old fashioned family market. They have the best selection of pasta that you can't find anywhere else. They also have jars of home canned pickles (many varieties) jams, veggies etc. The..."
Meddlesome Moth
1621 Oak Lawn Ave 75207-3401
"This is surely one of the coolest restaurants in the region. Anytime I go there I am truly glad. They manage their very high level service and the highest level of food they serve. You surely will e..."
The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd 75219-4802
"We came here for birthday occasions. I have tried the seasonal tasting menu , which were pretty good tho, I had very high expectations on all the courses, apparently they didn’t let me down. The ser..."
Il Cane Rosso
2612 Commerce St 75226-1402
"THE spot for Neapolitan pizza. Fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked crusts, and good service. My #1 spot for this kind of pizza, and they never let me down. Ample seating, plenty of pizza options and o..."
The Capital Grille
500 Crescent Ct 75201-1894
"The service at this place is great. I don't remember having to wait for anything. The food was above average and I would definitely recommend eating there if you are in the Dallas area. The booths are..."
Maple and Motor - Burgers and Beer
4810 Maple Ave 75219-1005
"Such a great little burger plane with a cool vibe! Me and my wife love to come here when we're in the area. Always packed, and for good reason: the food is great, the atmosphere is friendly, the decor..."
Mi Cocina Galleria
13350 Dallas Pkwy #100 75240-6670
"Brought my girlfriend in so she could have her 1st. legal drink, today is her birthday. Sat in Bob's section told him we were in a big hurry and had a birthday. Bob got our lunch out fast even tho she..."
Truck Yard
5624 Sears St 75206-7118
"This place is the best location in Dallas to enjoy the outside. The cheesesteak made in house is excellent. Also the assortment of food trucks each is great. Great music, unique art work and plenty of..."
Toulouse Cafe and Bar (Dallas)
3314 Knox St 75205-4034
"This restaurant is my preferred one. I go to many restaurants but to this one I keep coming back again and again. The stuff is very affectionate and the cooking they place on your table is so appetizi..."
Cafe 43
George W. Bush Presidential Library 2943 SMU Boulevard 75205
"Turkey panini and cowboy cookies with ice cream. Panini was pretty good but I’ll try something else next time. Cookies and ice cream were delicious. Service was spectacular! Never had an empty water..."
Mia's Tex Mex
4322 Lemmon Ave 75219-2705
"Really great place. Fast, friendly service, but not overbearing. Excellent food. Everything on the plate was great, rice and beans included. Actually the refried beans were some of the best I've ever..."
Eno's Pizza Tavern
407 N Bishop Ave 75208-4658
"The food is terrific. Atmosphere is perfect for casual food and great conversation. Our sparkling Rose was flat and when we brought it up with the staff, it was dismissed as that’s how it comes, not..."
Mama's Daughter's Diner
2014 Irving Blvd 75207-6610
"I love dining here! Many people are regular customers because the food is good, the portions are big, the prices are good, and the atmosphere is relaxed. The service is consistently good and I've ev..."
MesoMaya
11909 Preston Rd Suite 1426 75230-2746
"Just saying visit this place as its good food and company"
Keller's Drive-in
6537 E Northwest Hwy 75231-8009
"I’ve been coming to this place for years. It’s out of the way but we don’t mind making the drive. Used to be cash only but you can use your card now but I don’t understand if it’s like an AT..."
Cadot Restaurant
18111 Preston Rd 75252-5470
"The mushroom brie soup is excellent! Sweetbreads were delicious. Flat iron steak with peppercorn sauce was fantastic. Our waiter was incredible. I don't live in Dallas, but if I did I would want..."
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
DFW Airport Terminal A, Gate A25 75261
"Wonderful! If you go downstairs to the dining room you would never even believe you are at the airport. Very unusual to find a real restaurant in an airport. There is an escalator to take you downstai..."