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17 Casual Lunch & Dinner Spots In Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to grab a quick and easy bite throughout the Metroplex.
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The Woolworth
Enjoy upscale cocktails with a one-of-a-kind view of the Giant Eyeball at The Woolworth in Downtown Dallas.
17 Casual Lunch & Dinner Spots In Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to grab a quick and easy bite throughout the Metroplex.
Lexy’s
Lexy’s in West Dallas has a vending machine that sells bottles of Moet, and you should have brunch here.
Chef Point Cafe
Chef Point serves elevated comfort food with locations in north Fort Worth and Colleyville.
Brewed
Brewed is one of our favorite outdoor spots along Magnolia, featuring a cozy brick-top patio, craft beer, coffee, and Texas-inspired food.
The Bearded Lady
The Bearded Lady, the Near Southside pub and restaurant, is a solid spot for elevated bar food.
Press Cafe
Located at the trailhead on the Clearfork, Press Cafe is the perfect spot to lounge and grab a bite after a hike or a bike ride on the trail.
Reata Restaurant
Reata sets itself apart in a city with steak and chop houses on nearly every corner, especially with its rooftop bar and patio .
Woodshed Smokehouse
All the food at the restaurant Woodshed is cooked with fire and smoke, all on their expansive and cozy outdoor patio near University West.
Angry Dog
Deep Ellum’s Angry Dog is a dark dive bar with plenty of TVs and bar food, like poutine, fried pickles, and a burger.
Louie’s
Louie’s is a bar on Henderson with a long menu of burgers, pizzas, and pastas, which help to counteract the multiple martinis you’ll order.
Katy Trail Ice House
Head to Katy Trail Ice House in Uptown to post up outside on their patio with friends, beers, and inevitably a burger or some tacos.
Maple & Motor
When you need a great burger and a comfortable booth, head to Maple & Motor, and make sure you finish with a shake too.
Suze Restaurant
Suze is a neighborhood staple in Northwest Dallas, with a large outdoor space and dishes like flatbreads, salads, pastas, and fish.
Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood Services in Devonshire serves comfort foods like flatbreads, pastas, and a great burger, in a dimly-lit space great for a date.
Bubba’s Cooks Country
Bubba’s in Park Cities looks like a 50s diner, has a drive-thru, and serves great fried chicken and biscuit sandwiches.
Rafa’s Cafe Mexicano
Rafa’s has been serving Tex-Mex food for 40 years, and is just as good for a starting point for a night as a boozy brunch the next morning.
Grange Hall
Grange Hall is both a restaurant and high-end home goods store, so you can eat a Snob sandwich with caviar while looking at vases you can’t afford.