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Dallas Eater 38

1. Cane Rosso

9.2
2612 Commerce St (at S. Good-Latimer Expy.), Dallas, TX
Pizzeria · 188 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The finest of Dallas' Verace Pizza Napoletana joints, Cane Rosso also boasts one of the city's best dog-friendly patios. [Eater 38 Member]

2. Fearing's

8.7
2121 McKinney Ave (in The Ritz-Carlton), Dallas, TX
New American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Dean Fearing's eponymous bastion of fancified Southern cuisine is (very politely, very gently) slap-yo-mama good. [Eater 38 Member]

3. Garden Cafe

7.8
5310 Junius St, Dallas, TX
Breakfast Spot · 38 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Woottens don't call their place the Garden Cafe for nothing: they've been growing the ingredients for their home-style cooking right out in the back yard for years and years. [Eater 38 Member]

4. Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House

8.9
1154 Peavy Rd (at Garland Rd.), Dallas, TX
Gastropub · 135 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This list of burgers demands to be conquered, line by line. The beer pairings are perfection and the hipster- & neighbor-laden patio is a welcoming place come anytime. [Eater 38 Member]

5. The Grape

2808 Greenville Ave (btwn Goodwin Ave. & Vickery Blvd.), Dallas, TX
American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Brian Luscher doesn't let the fact that he makes one of Texas' finest burgers allow him to mail it in with the rest of his classy and classic menu. [Eater 38 Member]

6. Hattie's

418 N Bishop Ave (at W. 7th St.), Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Hattie's has been serving Southern classics like fried chicken and shrimp 'n grits in an upscale white-tablecloth setting for 20 years. [Eater 38 Member]

7. Jimmy's Food Store

9.2
4901 Bryan St (at Fitzhugh Ave.), Dallas, TX
Gourmet Store · 108 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Besides being an Italian market and deli, Jimmy's is home to some of the best damn sandwiches this city has to offer. Order up an Italian Stallion or a Cuban and an espresso shot or glass of red wine.

8. Local

6.7
2936 Elm St, Dallas, TX
New American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Tracy Miller's Deep Ellum restaurant has long been a favorite for its "clean and composed" dishes that celebrate ingredients. [Eater 38 Member]

9. Lockhart Smokehouse

8.6
400 W Davis St (at N. Bishop Ave.), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 154 tips and reviews

EaterEater: One of the best spots in town to grab a cold beer and watch a Rangers game--because it'll take you the length of one to finish your meal. [Eater 38 Member]

10. Lucia

8.6
287 N Bishop Ave (at N. Bishop Ave.), Dallas, TX
Italian Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A table at Lucia is one of the toughest ressies in Dallas, not b/c they're saving space for snobby VIPs, but b/c David Uygur's homespun Italian resto only serves 16 tables/night. [Eater 38 Member]

11. Maple & Motor

8.8
4810 Maple Ave (at Clara St), Dallas, TX
Burger Joint · 141 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Jack Perkins' burger joint serves a diverse and hungry crowd in their Medical District digs, where workers of all-colored collars come for a cold beer and a meaty sandwich. [Eater 38 Member]

12. Mesa

118 W Jefferson Blvd (btwn S Zang & S Beckley Ave), Dallas, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Leave it to Oak Cliff to house Dallas' best example of the city's wave of new, true-Mexican restaurants. [Eater 38 Member]

13. Nonna Tata

8.3
1400 W Magnolia Ave (at 6th Ave), Fort Worth, TX
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Northern Italian food that comes out of this kitchen isn't that of a chef, nor a grandmother. It's the best of both worlds. [Eater 38 Member]

14. Off-Site Kitchen

331 Singleton Blvd (at Wycliff Ave.), Dallas, TX
Burger Joint · West Dallas · 78 tips and reviews

EaterEater: People in the know go to Off-Site Kitchen for dirt-cheap delicious lunches. The 48-hour cracked pepper brisket sandwich is the stuff dreams are made of. [Eater 38 Member]

15. Pecan Lodge

9.2
2702 Main St (at Pryor St), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 222 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Inside the Dallas Farmer's Market is the unassuming Pecan Lodge. We insist you get the brisket. [Eater 38 Member]

16. Pepe & Mito's Mexican Cafe

8.8
2911 Elm St, Dallas, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

EaterEater: We don't know if Pepe or Mito is responsible for the chipotle wine sauce at this Deep Ellum Tex-Mex institution, so we'll just thank them both for their enduring and delicious menu. [Eater 28 Member]

17. Royal China

8.5
6025 Royal Ln (at Preston Rd), Dallas, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A Dallas mainstay for over 20 years, Royal China continues to wow loyal diners with xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and hand-pulled noodles. [Eater 38 Member]

18. Smoke

901 Fort Worth Ave (at Chappel St), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 132 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The barbecue baby of Tim Byres is one of the city's best-received and best-executed restaurants. [Eater 38 Member]

19. Spiral Diner & Bakery

8.7
1314 W Magnolia Ave (at 6th Ave), Fort Worth, TX
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 121 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A curated craft beer selection. Hangover-curing migas and pancakes. Oh, and did we mention it's all 100% vegan? [Eater 38 Member]

20. Tei-An

8.8
1722 Routh St (at One Arts Plaza), Dallas, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Arts District · 101 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Two things make Tei-An a Dallas must-visit: the restaurant's epic, fresh sushi and its rooftop patio. [Eater 38 Member]

21. Teppo Yakitori & Sushi Bar

2014 Greenville Ave (btwn Prospect Ave & Oram St), Dallas, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A Lower Greenville mainstay, Teppo offers incredibly fresh sushi and rotating offerings of tasty bivalves like razor clams and oysters in a sleek but cozy atmosphere. [Eater 38 Member]

22. Urbano Cafe

7.1
1419 N Fitzhugh Ave. (Bryan St.), Dallas, TX
Italian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Urbano offers inspired and fresh nightly chalkboard specials with locally sourced ingredients in a tiny, cozy setting. The BYOB policy makes it an affordable weeknight choice. [Eater 38 Member]

23. Wingfield's Breakfast & Burgers

7.2
2615 S Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX
Burger Joint · 24 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Don't try to go back to work after a Wingfield's burger. Just don't. Do yourself a favor. Really. [Eater 38 Member]

24. Woodshed Smokehouse

8.4
3201 Riverfront Dr (at Rogers Rd), Fort Worth, TX
BBQ Joint · 121 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Tim Love's shrine to smoked foods is a must-visit for out-of-towners; don't miss the camp bread with "pit master fat" or the brisket-stuffed piquillo peppers. [Eater 38 Member]

25. S & D Oyster Company

8.2
2701 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This quaint Uptown seafood joint is a bastion of professional service and great oysters, not to mention the New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp, hush puppies, and po'boys. [Eater 38 Member]

26. Babe's Chicken Dinner House

8.9
104 N Oak St (at Main St.), Roanoke, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · 74 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Some of the city's finest fried chicken is served up family-style (meaning, you can eat as much as your stomach will hold) alongside sides like mashed potatoes, corn and salad. [Eater 38 Member]

27. Stampede 66 By Stephan Pyles

1717 McKinney Ave Ste 100, Dallas, TX
American Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

EaterEater: An undeniably Texan dining experience, head to Stephan Pyles' newest restaurant for honey fried chicken, a bone-in cowboy ribeye, or tacos with housemade tortillas. [Eater 38 Member]

28. Neighborhood Services

8.9
5027 W Lovers Ln (West of Inwood), Dallas, TX
American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's worth the wait for creative, always well-executed fare like green chile crab dip, the best wedge salad in town, or a killer flat iron with French fries, all in a cozy setting. [Eater 38 Member]

29. Afghan Grill Restaurant & Lounge

17370 Preston Rd Ste 490, Dallas, TX
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Outstanding kebabs and hummus, but really everything is great. Try the mantoo (meat-stuffed dumplings) or kadu (pumpkin smothered in yogurt and meat sauce). [Eater 38 Member]

30. Deli News

8.5
17062 Preston Road, Dallas, TX
Deli · 32 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If you're craving matzoh ball soup, a Reuben, a bagel with cream cheese and lox--this is where you want to be. Cheese blintzes or cinnamon crumb cake satisfy a sweet tooth. [Eater 38 Member]

31. Our Place Indian Cuisine

7.1
8150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX
Indian Restaurant · Valley Ranch · 20 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The play-it-safe dishes (incredible chicken makhani, fluffy naan and massive samosas) are just as good as the more adventurous ones like vada (fried lentil donuts) and baigan bartha. [Eater 38 Member]

Mot Hai Ba is one of Dallas Eater 38.

32. Mot Hai Ba

8.4
6047 Lewis St, Dallas, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The chargrilled pork belly with rice noodles & broth is a must at lunch; shaking beef is a favorite of the dinner menu, & don't skip the freshly fried doughnut holes with ice cream. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Nonna is one of Dallas Eater 38.

33. Nonna

7.5
4115 Lomo Alto Dr (at Lemmon Ave.), Dallas, TX
Italian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Julian Barsotti's elegant ode to fine Italian cuisine shines brightly amongst a sea of red-sauce joints. The white clam pie is a must, as are the seasonal handmade pastas. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Yutaka Sushi Bistro is one of Dallas Eater 38.

34. Yutaka Sushi Bistro

7.7
2633 McKinney Ave (@ Boll Street), Dallas, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The city's sushi aficionados know that Yutaka is the place to go for super-fresh, impeccably executed sushi and sashimi. Waits can be long. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Boiling Crab is one of Dallas Eater 38.

35. The Boiling Crab

8.6
10560 Walnut St Ste 100, Dallas, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 92 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Get the crawfish if it's in season, and don't miss the king crab legs; add sausage, potatoes & corn & pick your choice of seasoning & spice level ("The Whole Shabang," medium). [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Boulevardier is one of Dallas Eater 38.

36. Boulevardier

8.5
408 N Bishop Ave Ste 108 (8th/Bishop), Dallas, TX
French Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Start off with oysters & charcuterie (duck prosciutto) then onto the poached egg salad with crispy chicken livers before delving into steak frites or one of the best burgers around. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Lá Me is one of Dallas Eater 38.

37. Lá Me

7.7
9780 Walnut St Ste 140 (at Audelia Rd.), Dallas, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The thing to get here is the banh mi, served on properly crusty baguettes with all the traditional accoutrements. The egg rolls and bun cha are worth ordering, too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Tacos La Banqueta is one of Dallas Eater 38.

38. Tacos La Banqueta

8.1
7233 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX
Taco Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Get the suadero, the pastor, and maybe the choriqueso, and don't skimp on the green sauce (but be sure to grab a Topo Chico to cool things down). [Eater 38 Member] Read more.