Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
Breakfast. Local, comfort food and drink, open all day long. Lattes to go.
34 locals recommend
Opening Bell Coffee
1409 Botham Jean BlvdBreakfast. Local, comfort food and drink, open all day long. Lattes to go.
Emilio's
2016 S Ervay StGood, dirt cheap breakfast as early as 7am
Coffee roaster on our block - buy a pound, or enjoy a delicious sample in house for a small donation
30 locals recommend
Full City Rooster
1810 S Akard StCoffee roaster on our block - buy a pound, or enjoy a delicious sample in house for a small donation
Memphis style BBQ. Super yummy with huge portions! Shares a wall with Lee Harvey’s. Hard to choose between here and Off the Bone
24 locals recommend
Baby Back Shak
1800 S Akard StMemphis style BBQ. Super yummy with huge portions! Shares a wall with Lee Harvey’s. Hard to choose between here and Off the Bone
Off the Bone Barbeque
1734 Botham Jean BlvdFamous barbecue spot, always in Dallas top 10!
Thin crust pizza with traditional and novel toppings. Try the Pho Shizzle and Reuben!
ZaLat Pizza S Lamar
1210 Botham Jean BlvdThin crust pizza with traditional and novel toppings. Try the Pho Shizzle and Reuben!
CBD Provisions
1530 MainYummy brunch
Daily, seasonal fruit and veggie market with artisanal foods and crafts, and yummy eateries. Check out MudHen and Rex’s Seafood
189 locals recommend
Dallas Farmers Market
920 S Harwood StDaily, seasonal fruit and veggie market with artisanal foods and crafts, and yummy eateries. Check out MudHen and Rex’s Seafood
Fresh fish and seafood to take home, or yummy food to eat there! Tell Beau, the owner, you are my guest, he’ll give you a deal!
9 locals recommend
Rex's Seafood and Market
920 S Harwood StFresh fish and seafood to take home, or yummy food to eat there! Tell Beau, the owner, you are my guest, he’ll give you a deal!
Best burger you’ll ever taste, and you must get the fries! Also in Uptown, with other locations around the city.
74 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
3227 McKinney AveBest burger you’ll ever taste, and you must get the fries! Also in Uptown, with other locations around the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip retro bar with burgers and outdoor seating. Literally right next door. Live music on Saturday nights.
46 locals recommend
Lee Harvey's
1807 Gould StHip retro bar with burgers and outdoor seating. Literally right next door. Live music on Saturday nights.
Quirky craft brewery hosting public tours & laid-back events, often with food trucks outside
83 locals recommend
Deep Ellum Brewing Company
2823 St Louis StQuirky craft brewery hosting public tours & laid-back events, often with food trucks outside
Trendy bar in Uptown with delicious pizza, New American fare and craft cocktails
14 locals recommend
So & So's
3309 McKinney AveTrendy bar in Uptown with delicious pizza, New American fare and craft cocktails
Sports bar in downtown. Catch every game in every sport on 44 TVs.
17 locals recommend
Frankie's Downtown
1303 MainSports bar in downtown. Catch every game in every sport on 44 TVs.
The perfect sports bar to relax after a long day at the Convention Center (this bar is across the street!) Reserve a private table to watch your team play.
7 locals recommend
The Owners Box
555 S Lamar StThe perfect sports bar to relax after a long day at the Convention Center (this bar is across the street!) Reserve a private table to watch your team play.
The Crafty Irishman Public House
1800 MainIn the heart of downtown. The name says it all
In the basement of the Southside on Lamar building, great bar with everything from pool to karaoke
6 locals recommend
Mac's Southside
1701 Botham Jean BlvdIn the basement of the Southside on Lamar building, great bar with everything from pool to karaoke
Check this spot out for the scene and great food/drink. Very popular spot
38 locals recommend
Cedars Social
1326 Botham Jean BlvdCheck this spot out for the scene and great food/drink. Very popular spot
Industry Alley Bar
1711 Botham Jean BlvdHang inside, hand outside. Great food, too!
Wine pub. Happy hour from 4-7, and daily drink specials
7 locals recommend
Checkered Past Winery - Wine Pub & Wine Tasting
1409 Botham Jean BlvdWine pub. Happy hour from 4-7, and daily drink specials
Gilley's Dallas
1135 Botham Jean BlvdClassic Dallas restaurant/bar/music venue
South Side Music Hall
1135 Botham Jean BlvdLive music at the Southside On Lamar Building
Entertainment & Activities
A culinary experience featuring innovative restaurant and retail spaces. A cool destination anytime of day. Also next to a great park along the river!
268 locals recommend
Trinity Groves
331 Singleton BlvdA culinary experience featuring innovative restaurant and retail spaces. A cool destination anytime of day. Also next to a great park along the river!
An evening of fun at the movies with delicious food and drink; walking distance.
119 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
1005 S Lamar StAn evening of fun at the movies with delicious food and drink; walking distance.
Uptown movie theater, showing Independent & Hollywood films with cocktails and snack
75 locals recommend
Landmark's Magnolia Theatre
3699 McKinney AveUptown movie theater, showing Independent & Hollywood films with cocktails and snack
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Pk LnMassive sports and entertainment venue
Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing Ave106-acres of magic for kids of all ages
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 E Road to Six Flags St200-acre amusement theme park with more than 50 rides
Essentials
Urbanmarket
1401 Botham Jean BlvdGrocery and deli for the essentials, within walking distance
2305 N Central Expy
2305 North Central ExpresswayWALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET. Closest full-service grocery store. Open 24 hours
Whole Foods Market
2510 McKinney AveGreat produce, healthy and organic choices
Central Market
5750 E Lovers LnBest produce and butcher in town!
Doug's Gym
2010 Commerce StGuests welcome $10 per visit
Divine Sight Healing Arts Center
Yoga and healing arts studio within walking distance
Getting Around
DFW Airport
Airport
Cedars
1112 Belleview StClosest DART station stop
Not just any old gas station. Fuel up here on your way out of town. Famous street tacos, live Longhorns, and a full service car wash.
34 locals recommend
Fuel City
801 S Riverfront BlvdNot just any old gas station. Fuel up here on your way out of town. Famous street tacos, live Longhorns, and a full service car wash.
Arts & Culture
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood StOne of the largest art museums in America
Comprehensive exhibits on John F. Kennedy's presidency and assassination
421 locals recommend
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StComprehensive exhibits on John F. Kennedy's presidency and assassination
70-acre botanical garden set on White Rock Lake with frequent concerts, special exhibits & classes
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland Rd70-acre botanical garden set on White Rock Lake with frequent concerts, special exhibits & classes
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StPoor weather fun for everyone
Parks & Nature
Sunny day delight. Relax, dine, catch up on your reading at the mobile library. *Don’t miss the food trucks, daily from 11a-3p
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwySunny day delight. Relax, dine, catch up on your reading at the mobile library. *Don’t miss the food trucks, daily from 11a-3p