Guidebook for Dallas
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome place to grab a drink outdoors when the weather is nice. Good for Beer or Cocktails. Also have the BEST Philly Cheese Steaks in the city, and a rotating list of food trucks.
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Truck Yard
5624 Sears StAwesome place to grab a drink outdoors when the weather is nice. Good for Beer or Cocktails. Also have the BEST Philly Cheese Steaks in the city, and a rotating list of food trucks.
Best neighborhood option for beer. Around 100 taps, craft beer, nice vibe.
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The Ginger Man Lakewood
6341 La Vista DriveBest neighborhood option for beer. Around 100 taps, craft beer, nice vibe.
Super upscale, meat centric and tasty bar food. Try the poutine or the duck egg rolls.
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Blind Butcher
1919 Greenville AvenueSuper upscale, meat centric and tasty bar food. Try the poutine or the duck egg rolls.
Wine bar, within walking distance of the house. Has a great event space (no rental fee, just a minimum).
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Times Ten Cellars
6324 Prospect AveWine bar, within walking distance of the house. Has a great event space (no rental fee, just a minimum).
Stoney's Wine Lounge
6038 Oram StGreat wine bar, live music every friday/saturday night
Lakewood Landing
5818 Live Oak StLocal dive bar, if you eat here get the burger.
Ever rotating beer list, trivia tuesday nights, great place to stop for a drink.
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Dallas Beer Kitchen
1802 Greenville AveEver rotating beer list, trivia tuesday nights, great place to stop for a drink.
Beer enthusiasts rejoice, best place to get a growler filled. Check their website for up to the minute details about their 33 tap selection. Not sure what you want ask for a taste excludes limited ed.
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Lakewood Growler
6448 E Mockingbird LnBeer enthusiasts rejoice, best place to get a growler filled. Check their website for up to the minute details about their 33 tap selection. Not sure what you want ask for a taste excludes limited ed.
Cosmo's
1212 Skillman Stanother local dive bar
Vagabond
3619 Greenville AveGreat cocktails, good brunch.
The Libertine Bar
2101 Greenville AveGreat bar, good bar food, legendary wings
Cock & Bull Neighborhood Pub
6330 Gaston AveNeighborhood bar
Community Beer Company
3110 Commonwealth DriveBrewery
Food Scene
The Bohemian Cafe
1905 Greenville AvenueGreat place to have a Kolachi, a Texas Czech food experience! Go for breakfast.
Great restaurant for groups, very large and diverse menu, something for everyone.
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HG Sply Co.
2008 Greenville AveGreat restaurant for groups, very large and diverse menu, something for everyone.
Delicious burgers, good craft beer selection, kid friendly, fast, amazing milkshakes (especially the adult milkshakes-i.e. with booze), also very good fries
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Liberty Burger
1904 Abrams PkwyDelicious burgers, good craft beer selection, kid friendly, fast, amazing milkshakes (especially the adult milkshakes-i.e. with booze), also very good fries
Close mexican, not my personal favorite but looked at as a neighborhood institution.
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Matt's Rancho Martinez
1904 Skillman StClose mexican, not my personal favorite but looked at as a neighborhood institution.
Benny's Bagels Lakewood
1901 Skillman StBAGELS!!!
Mudsmith
2114 Greenville AveGood coffee, Hypnotic donuts on Mondays
Revered in the dallas restaurant scene for many years. Very small.
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Teppo Yakitori - Sushi Bar
2014 Greenville AveRevered in the dallas restaurant scene for many years. Very small.
A dallas institution for 40 years. Been going to this restaurant for 7 years, it is always wonderful. Also has and amazing brunch with a sky high burger (only served at brunch and dinner monday).
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The Grape
2808 Greenville AveA dallas institution for 40 years. Been going to this restaurant for 7 years, it is always wonderful. Also has and amazing brunch with a sky high burger (only served at brunch and dinner monday).
The best thai food (in my opinion), also D magazine's opinion. Everything is good, the papaya salad is a personal favorite but not for someone who doesn't like spice.
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Bangkok City Restaurant
4301 Bryan StThe best thai food (in my opinion), also D magazine's opinion. Everything is good, the papaya salad is a personal favorite but not for someone who doesn't like spice.
Best pizza in the city (there's also a location in Deep Ellum). Dog friendly patio, BYOB monday nights, craft beer.
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Cane Rosso
7328 Gaston AveBest pizza in the city (there's also a location in Deep Ellum). Dog friendly patio, BYOB monday nights, craft beer.
Cheap, Open Late, Mexican street tacos, in a gas station but delicious none the less.
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Tacos La Banqueta Puro D.F.
7233 Gaston AveCheap, Open Late, Mexican street tacos, in a gas station but delicious none the less.
Starbucks
2800 Oak Lawn Avebecause I know some people need to know where the closest one is.
Tex Mex
One of my favorites, a little far from home (8minutes drive), but worth it
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Pepe's & Mito's
2911 Elm StreetTex Mex
One of my favorites, a little far from home (8minutes drive), but worth it
Vietnamese fusion. Very small 26 seats i think, make a reservation. Pho (expensive for pho though), the shaking beef is very good.
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Mot Hai Ba
6047 Lewis StVietnamese fusion. Very small 26 seats i think, make a reservation. Pho (expensive for pho though), the shaking beef is very good.
Opened in 2014, recieved accolades as best seafood restaurant in Dallas. Also have a popular pastry chef. A little pricey and a small space.
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Gemma
2323 N Henderson AveOpened in 2014, recieved accolades as best seafood restaurant in Dallas. Also have a popular pastry chef. A little pricey and a small space.
Classic Dallas restaurant. Been providing consistently great food for years. Happens to be my second favorite burger in Dallas. The stodg hase pate mixed into the patty and served w/egg atop it'sjuicy
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The Porch
2912 N Henderson AveClassic Dallas restaurant. Been providing consistently great food for years. Happens to be my second favorite burger in Dallas. The stodg hase pate mixed into the patty and served w/egg atop it'sjuicy
Upscale southern. Great fried chicken. Chef/owner is Lisa Garza, winner of the next food network star. Good brunch as well
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Sissy's Southern Kitchen & Bar
2929 North Henderson AvenueUpscale southern. Great fried chicken. Chef/owner is Lisa Garza, winner of the next food network star. Good brunch as well
Dixie House
6400 Gaston AveIn case you are looking for the quintessential southern experience, this is the place.
All around good spot, especially breakfast or dinner. Gluten free. Healthy. BYOB.
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Company Cafe & Bar
2104 Greenville AveAll around good spot, especially breakfast or dinner. Gluten free. Healthy. BYOB.
Qariah Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge
1811 Greenville AveGood food, BYOB, great patio, hookah.
Local, BYOB, seasonal menu, owned by our neighbor, never disappoints
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Urbano Cafe
1410 N Fitzhugh AveLocal, BYOB, seasonal menu, owned by our neighbor, never disappoints
Breakfast or Lunch ONLY, wonderful patio surrounded by the garden where part of your meal is grown, good value, good for kids, coffee bar
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Garden Cafe
5310 Junius StBreakfast or Lunch ONLY, wonderful patio surrounded by the garden where part of your meal is grown, good value, good for kids, coffee bar
Palapas Seafood Bar
1418 Greenville AveMexican seafood bar, small
Located right on the santa fe trail, great for kids they have outdoor play area, great patio, a nice stop for cyclists along the trail
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The LOT
7530 E Grand AveLocated right on the santa fe trail, great for kids they have outdoor play area, great patio, a nice stop for cyclists along the trail
Gourmet donuts. AMAZING... They also have chicken biscuits.
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Hypnotic Donuts & Biscuits
9007 Garland RdGourmet donuts. AMAZING... They also have chicken biscuits.
Dodie's
2821 Greenville AveGood Cajun/Creole food, crawfish in season
Legal Grounds
local cafe for any meal
Zoës Kitchen
2009 Abrams PkwyFast Mediterranean food, healthy, kid friendly
Yumilicious Frozen Yogurt
3800 McKinney AveFrozen yogurt
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2201 Abrams Rdwithin easy walking distance
One of my FAVORITES! Really good restaurant for bruch/lunch. Make a reservation unless you go on a weekday. Try the Bologne sandwich or the burger.
Remedy
2010 Greenville AveOne of my FAVORITES! Really good restaurant for bruch/lunch. Make a reservation unless you go on a weekday. Try the Bologne sandwich or the burger.
bbbop Seoul Kitchen
2023 Greenville AvenueKorean Fast Food- try the Korean fried chicken
Local Institution-This is where the frozen margarita was created! Check it out-try the queso mariano and fajitas!
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Mariano's Hacienda Dallas
6300 Skillman StLocal Institution-This is where the frozen margarita was created! Check it out-try the queso mariano and fajitas!
Family share plates... a bit fancy for shared food, also a bit loud at peak times, good small plates and flatbreads
Clark Food & Wine Co.
1920 Greenville AveFamily share plates... a bit fancy for shared food, also a bit loud at peak times, good small plates and flatbreads
Taco's are average, plates are large, it's fast and kid friendly with very good strong margarita's and a nice little patio area.
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Yucatan Taco Stand Tequila Bar & Grill
2023 Greenville AveTaco's are average, plates are large, it's fast and kid friendly with very good strong margarita's and a nice little patio area.
I haven't been yet but reviews are very positive, I hear the burger is Amazing
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Rapscallion
2023 Greenville AveI haven't been yet but reviews are very positive, I hear the burger is Amazing
Casual burger spot, I'd go to Liberty burger over this joint. its very cute place, new, working out kinks.
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Pints and Quarts Ross Ave. - CLOSED
5434 Ross AveCasual burger spot, I'd go to Liberty burger over this joint. its very cute place, new, working out kinks.
Pecan Lodge
2702 MainDALLAS' BEST BBQ
Great spot for brunch or dinner. Very good food, menu inspired by the house smoked meats.
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Smoke
901 Fort Worth AvenueGreat spot for brunch or dinner. Very good food, menu inspired by the house smoked meats.
Great for brunch: get the Legs and Eggs. Also good if you are a oyster connoisseur.
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Boulevardier
408 N Bishop AveGreat for brunch: get the Legs and Eggs. Also good if you are a oyster connoisseur.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2510 McKinney AveClosest grocery to the house (you can walk).
Specialty grocery store very close. Good place to buy affordable beer/wine. Also try their specialty products like cookie butter.
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Trader Joe's
2001 Greenville AveSpecialty grocery store very close. Good place to buy affordable beer/wine. Also try their specialty products like cookie butter.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2305 N US 75-Central Expy 1000Walmart grocery store only, not a supercenter
My FAVORITE grocery store. Affordable, great produce selection.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1800 N Henderson AveMy FAVORITE grocery store. Affordable, great produce selection.
Entertainment & Activities
Popcicles. Both cream and water based, they tell you how many calories in each one.
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Steel City Pops
2012 Greenville AvePopcicles. Both cream and water based, they tell you how many calories in each one.
Local park. Tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, 1 mile long running/walking trail, swimming pool open June-August, playground, covered pavillion.
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Tietze Park
2700 Skillman StLocal park. Tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, 1 mile long running/walking trail, swimming pool open June-August, playground, covered pavillion.
Shopping
Chocolate shop with delicious local treats. Local favorites: Chocolate salami, crack in a box, or hanoi fudge.
Dude, Sweet Chocolate
1016 E 15th StChocolate shop with delicious local treats. Local favorites: Chocolate salami, crack in a box, or hanoi fudge.
Paciugo
2115 Abrams RdClosest Ice cream/gelato joint.
Dallas institution, Italian Market. Good for lunch, award winning sandwiches. Great wine selection, meat, cheese, pasta, etc.
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Jimmy's Food Store
4901 Bryan StDallas institution, Italian Market. Good for lunch, award winning sandwiches. Great wine selection, meat, cheese, pasta, etc.
Lakewood Medallion Discount Liquor
5748 Live Oak StLiquor store
Great place for Texas inspired or Dallas inspired souvenirs or gifts that are brilliantly creative and not cheesy!
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Bullzerk
1909 Greenville AveGreat place for Texas inspired or Dallas inspired souvenirs or gifts that are brilliantly creative and not cheesy!
Arts & Culture
Lakewood Country Club
6430 Gaston AveGolf
Granada Theater
3524 Greenville AveConcert venue-Intimate
Deep Ellum Brewing Company
2823 St Louis StBrewery
Sightseeing
Rent Kyak's for a spin around white rock lake with nice views of the city skyline, also a great area for picnicking.
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White Rock Paddle Co.
389 E Lawther DrRent Kyak's for a spin around white rock lake with nice views of the city skyline, also a great area for picnicking.
Beautiful gardens all year long, evening concerts on Thursday nights in spring/summer/fall (check out their website for schedule/tickets). The children's garden is great for kids.
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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdBeautiful gardens all year long, evening concerts on Thursday nights in spring/summer/fall (check out their website for schedule/tickets). The children's garden is great for kids.