A Local's Guide to Dallas!
Food scene
Irish pub with great energy and patio! Super close (3 min walk), the nicest staff, and delicious food. Chicken, biscuits, and gravy on Sat/Sun brunch are a personal fave!
61 locals recommend
The Old Monk
2847 N Henderson AveIrish pub with great energy and patio! Super close (3 min walk), the nicest staff, and delicious food. Chicken, biscuits, and gravy on Sat/Sun brunch are a personal fave!
At the end of Milam St, there's a renovated gas station turned into the cutest sushi house. Amazing patio!
11 locals recommend
Hungry Belly
2818 N Fitzhugh AveAt the end of Milam St, there's a renovated gas station turned into the cutest sushi house. Amazing patio!
The same owners as Old Monk, this is a great pub at the end of the street to enjoy fish and chips and a cocktail with friends. Tons of TVs if you want to watch the game. Awesome patio for pretty days. Wednesdays are all day happy hour. Don’t miss the Mezcal old-fashioned or the vegan wings! They open at 4:00 on weekdays.
Spider Murphy’s Pub
The same owners as Old Monk, this is a great pub at the end of the street to enjoy fish and chips and a cocktail with friends. Tons of TVs if you want to watch the game. Awesome patio for pretty days. Wednesdays are all day happy hour. Don’t miss the Mezcal old-fashioned or the vegan wings! They open at 4:00 on weekdays.
Divine French pastries and coffee - the savory pocket is always tasty! Only open Thursday through Sunday, 7 AM to noon. Go early or order ahead for best selection and shortest lines.
Carte Blanche
Divine French pastries and coffee - the savory pocket is always tasty! Only open Thursday through Sunday, 7 AM to noon. Go early or order ahead for best selection and shortest lines.
Exquisite neighborhood gem with a small but delicious assortment of breakfast and lunch items that you can take to the Sister restaurant patio next-door and be immediately transported to a Parisian moment. I love the polenta bowls in the morning and the chicken pickle Panini for lunch. Go for an evening nightcap – the wine list is not to be missed!  this is the place you were most likely to cross paths with me! 😉
Cafe Duro
Exquisite neighborhood gem with a small but delicious assortment of breakfast and lunch items that you can take to the Sister restaurant patio next-door and be immediately transported to a Parisian moment. I love the polenta bowls in the morning and the chicken pickle Panini for lunch. Go for an evening nightcap – the wine list is not to be missed!  this is the place you were most likely to cross paths with me! 😉
Neighborhoods
Dallas has a little something for everyone - explore the micro neighborhoods for a taste of this and a dabble of that!
Deep Ellum is a Dallas staple, constantly evolving. 10 minute drive, just east of downtown. Known for its dive bars, eclectic food scene, small concert venues, pop up art galleries, and who knows what else - you'll never be bored in this alternative, authentic, "stick-it-to-the-man" vibrant neighborhood.
If you're into baseball - definitely check out "Warstic" - it's a baseball bat company started by a graphic design artist and the bats/merch are amazing. Incredible souvenir for you or a loved one.
717 locals recommend
Deep Ellum
Deep Ellum is a Dallas staple, constantly evolving. 10 minute drive, just east of downtown. Known for its dive bars, eclectic food scene, small concert venues, pop up art galleries, and who knows what else - you'll never be bored in this alternative, authentic, "stick-it-to-the-man" vibrant neighborhood.
If you're into baseball - definitely check out "Warstic" - it's a baseball bat company started by a graphic design artist and the bats/merch are amazing. Incredible souvenir for you or a loved one.
You are steps away from arguably one of the coolest, most diverse areas of shops, restaurants, bars, and walking trails known as Knox / Henderson. Flagship stores include Apple, Restoration Hardware (with rooftop restaurant), Starbucks, Anthropologie, Yeti, CB2, and Tecovas. Local gems include Ziziki's, Cafe Madrid, Fireside Pies, Velvet Taco, Veritas Wine Bar, and so much more!! A 10 minute walk to the Katy Trail, a beautiful tree-shaded 3 mile walking trail through Dallas.
74 locals recommend
Knox / Henderson
You are steps away from arguably one of the coolest, most diverse areas of shops, restaurants, bars, and walking trails known as Knox / Henderson. Flagship stores include Apple, Restoration Hardware (with rooftop restaurant), Starbucks, Anthropologie, Yeti, CB2, and Tecovas. Local gems include Ziziki's, Cafe Madrid, Fireside Pies, Velvet Taco, Veritas Wine Bar, and so much more!! A 10 minute walk to the Katy Trail, a beautiful tree-shaded 3 mile walking trail through Dallas.
City advice
Getting around
Rental car or rideshare is the way to go!
Dallas has public transportation (bus, subway/rail), but it's not nearly as developed as San Fran, New York, etc. We strongly recommend driving or rideshare to take advantage of the city. We have free parking just for our guests of the casita!