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A photo of The Mayors House By Selda restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(303)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Oak Cliff
Booked 39 times today
The Mayor’s House By Selda is NOW OPEN! A full service restaurant in the historic The Mayors House home in Bishop Arts District in Dallas’ Oak Cliff. Led by acclaimed chef, Habip Kargin, and serving delicious dishes, kebab, a variety of fish, pilaf, pide, pistachio desserts, and more! We have a patio off the front of the restaurant where we offer hookah. We also have a small patio upstairs with great downtown views. Downstairs we have a full bar, a place for special events.
A photo of PANE NOSTRO restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(142)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Oak Cliff
Please Note: No separate checks. We accept up to four credit cards per table. A service charge of 20% will be added to parties of 6 or more. Come to Italy without leaving DFW. Located in our "Casa" in Dallas Bishop Arts District, we feature a classic Italian menu that is not region specific but rather explores the whole of Italy. From classic antipasti such as calamari and burrata, scratch made pastas, and delicious entrees including Tagliatelle Bolognese, Chicken Picatta, Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe and more. We also offer gluten free pastas. We proudly offer a mainly Italian wine list and also a full bar with signature Italian inspired cocktails. Pane Nostro provides a charming, authentic Italian dining experience with beautiful surroundings inside and out. Eat, drink and enjoy. We take great pride in family traditions and are pleased to serve you fine Italian cuisine from our time-honored recipes. We look forward to welcoming you soonCi vediamo presto!
A photo of VEN AQUI COCINA restaurant
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Oak Cliff
Discover Ven Aqui Cocina, a Latin restaurant bar nestled in the heart of Bishop Arts District. Experience a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort where sleek design meets a warm, inviting atmosphere. The ambient lighting and chic decor set the stage for an intimate dining experience suitable for any occasion, whether it's a romantic evening or a lively gathering.Indulge in our menu featuring a tantalizing array of authentic Latin dishes, meticulously crafted with the freshest ingredients and traditional techniques. Each bite bursts with bold and vibrant flavors that will transport your taste buds. Enhance your dining experience with our curated selection of premium mezcals, expertly mixed into innovative cocktails or savored straight for a pure tasting journey.
A photo of Restaurant Beatrice restaurant
4.5
Awesome(367)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
Booked 4 times today
James Beard Award Finalist for "Best New Restaurant" in the US. "Restaurant of the Year" by Eater Dallas and "Best New Restaurants" by D Magazine. Restaurant Beatrice is a contemporary Cajun/Creole restaurant that celebrates the magic of Louisianan cuisine and hospitality. Find yourself sitting amidst a fleur-de-lys wallpapered dining room in a renovated charming Craftsman home as you enjoy a seasonal, changing menu originating from the creativity and heirloom recipes of Cajun Chef Michelle Carpenter.Beatrice achieved Platinum Level Green Business Certification with the city. Operations make considerations for the environment, all people, and our community. We work closely with local farmers and we compost 100% of food waste. Nearly everything is scratch-made, from andouille sausage to citrus stock used in drinks. Serving traditional dining indoor and seafood boils on the patio, our mission is Bienvenue to All!
A photo of The Mexican restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1083)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mexican • Design District
Booked 101 times today
We are craftsmen of Mexican food and drink, serving heritage recipes for beloved Mexican favorites from generations past, evolved through bold flavors, and made with the highest quality ingredients.
A photo of Mercat Bistro restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1218)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French • Uptown
Booked 17 times today
Mercat Bistro is Paris without the passport. Its transitional yet eternally international ambiance makes Mercat an alluring morning, noon, and night destination to the savvy, well-traveled businessperson to the art-inclined couple seeking a romantic evening. Nestled within Harwood District, Mercat Bistro is a contemporary French Bistro in Uptown Dallas serving Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch and Dinner Daily. To see full our availability of reservations times, please visit mercatbistro.com
A photo of El Carlos Elegante restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(101)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Dallas
Booked 40 times today
El Carlos Elegante is a Mexican-inspired eatery that is open for dinner service and showcases beloved Latin cooking traditions through the chef team’s talent and creativity. Patrons can enjoy large cuts of high-end, Argentinian-style wood-fired meats and fish, a stunning crudo selection, house-made tortillas, as well as traditional masa-based dishes relevant to the heart of Mexico. The restaurant also features a seasonal craft cocktail menu and a standout Mezcal program, as well as a global list of wines and champagnes.
A photo of Purepecha restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(163)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mexican • Deep Ellum
Booked 1 time today
Offering a 4 course tasting menu in the front dining room and a 7 course tasting menu in the communal chefs kitchen table. The menu showcases dishes of Michoacan, Mexico featuring both traditional and international ingredients, flair and flavors. Experience brought to you by chef Regino Rojas, multi time nominated chef for James Beard Award and numerous accolades all together. Purepecha was named Best Tasting Menu by D Magazine August 2024 issue, named Best Restaurant by D magazine December 2023 issue. Please contact us directly for groups up to 14 people. Unable to accommodate to vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian, these requests will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding. No shows and cancellations with less than 72 hours notice will be charged a $120-$180 cancellation fee per person. Online cancellation cut off is 72 hours before the reservation and not able to be cancelled. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone or email. Thank you for respecting our policy
A photo of Tei-An restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(35)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Arts District
Booked 7 times today
Chef Teiichi Sakurai, well-known as the founder of Teppo (1995) and Tei Tei (1998), opened Tei-An in 2008 at One Arts Plaza. Chef Sakurai continues the pursuit of introducing authentic Japanese culinary culture to Dallas through ancient techniques and years of mastering the fragile and sophisticated soba noodle. Called "The crown jewel of Japanese dining in Dallas" by former Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Leslie Brenner, Tei-An continues to induct diners into the art of dining at a traditional, yet modern, Japanese soba noodle house.
A photo of La Stella Cucina Verace restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(824)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Arts District
Booked 22 times today
La Stella Cucina Verace is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant. The name Verace, meaning "authentic" in Italian, reflects the essence of the family who immigrated from Naples, Italy, to Texas. Now rooted in the Lone Star State, the name La Stella ("The Star") symbolizes their journey. The family's goal in opening La Stella was simply to share their generational passion for authentic, verace (quality-driven) Italian recipes, complemented by warm Southern Italian hospitality.*We are a cashless restaurant. For your convenience, we accept all major credit and debit cards.*Valet parking is available every night conveniently in front of our restaurant.

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  • DavidVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We have decided to make The Mexican our go-to for our Christmas celebration with one of our best friends from now on. We started at the bar for a cocktail before we were seated in the beautiful main dining room. Our server, Josa (sp?) was friendly, knowledgeable and fun. He pointed out the customer favorites for all parts of the menu. We started with ceviche and queso fundido for our starters, and we had the trio of enchiladas, the ribeye steak, and tacos for the main. We wanted to share everything and Josa did the honors of separating the starters and the mains onto three dishes. As we were finishing our first course, a tequila sommelier came to our table who gave us a mini course on the correct way to taste tequila. Free, interesting, and fun! We finished with the Quatro Leche cake for dessert which was delicious. All in all, one of the best dining experiences for me in the last three years. It’s not cheap, however. All in, dinner and cocktails were north of $700 for the three of us. But, we said we’d definitely do it again. Thanks all for a memorable evening!
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    The MexicanPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Design District
    4.7
  • christy
    Dallas - Fort Worth •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    It started as not good as no one was there to seat us despite a reservation , we called through the kitchen as we see people there . It took 15 minutes before someone came to the hostess table . It was a good thing that the good was superb delicious . The lamb chop was well cook and tasty. The filled dates salad was so good as well . And the free bread love it
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    The Mayors House By SeldaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Oak Cliff
    4.8
  • Tatiana
    Greater Boston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    People were so welcoming and guided my family and I through our first Cajun food experience
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    Restaurant BeatricePrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
    4.5
  • TeresaQVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 4, 2023
    This is my hubby & my absolute favorite Italian restaurant!!! The food is amazing, and the staff is, bar none, the best!!! I highly recommend this restaurant!!!!
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    PANE NOSTROPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Oak Cliff
    4.6
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