Best Restaurants for People Watching in Deep Ellum

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Town Hearth

4.8

Exceptional(602)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Design District

Booked 74 times today

Return to simple, primal, rustic style cooking. 6,000 Sq Feet, 1500 Bottle Wine Room, Old & New World Burgundies, Bottles from the Northwest. Sincere food that is real and straight forward, fun, and relatable. Design: Refined, Modern, Masculine, Rustic Vibe, Vintage Vein, progressively retro throwback appeal.Please call the restaurant if you do not see a reservation time you are looking for. We will do our best to get you a table! 214-761-1617

2. Monarch

4.7

Exceptional(549)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Dallas

Booked 12 times today

Monarch is a wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, steaks, and grilled seafood. The overall approach to preparation is light, fresh and technique driven. Our generous staff and sultry atmosphere promise an unforgettable experience designed to be the ultimate expression of luxury dining in Dallas. Visit us online for additional reservation availability - www.monarchrestaurants.com*** We will do our best to accommodate any window request. To guarantee a window, reservations must be booked online at www.monarchrestaurants.com. ***

3. Saaya

4.5

Awesome(255)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Deep Ellum

Booked 16 times today

Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge merging experiential hospitality and a playful refuge from the ordinary.

4. Te Deseo

4.0

Excellent(454)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Your senses will fall in love with Te Deseo, featuring Latin American-inspired cuisine and cocktails in an extraordinary environment that beckons you in for dinner and lures you into staying into the night. The 14,000 square foot restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining, four bars, and a breezy rooftop featuring breathtaking city views. Te Deseo's interior is a series of uniquely designed dining rooms each drawing inspiration from a different Latin American country. These rooms wrap around a central courtyard that is embellished with a must-see art piece. Upstairs, revel in another bar experience with frozen cocktails and an impressive cigar menu.

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5. Culinary Dropout – Dallas

4.5

Awesome(336)

Price: Moderate

• American • Design District

Booked 64 times today

Come drop in and hang out at Culinary Dropout in Dallas! We're serving up classic meals done right, with crowd favorites like our mouthwatering pretzel bites with provolone fondue, tender 36-hour pork ribs, and the can't-miss fried chicken drizzled with honey that'll have you coming back for more. Feeling thirsty? Quench your thirst with an ice-cold craft beer or one of our killer house-made cocktails. But wait, there's more! Head up to our rooftop for a breathtaking view and an even better vibe. Don't forget to stick around for live music that keeps the laid-back party going. Culinary Dropout is the spot for anyone who loves damn good food, drinks, and rooftop chillin'.

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6. North Italia - Dallas

4.7

Exceptional(1257)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

Booked 37 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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7. Anchor Sushi Bar - Knox Street

4.5

Awesome(74)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Knox / Henderson

Booked 35 times today

Anchor Sushi Bar is a stylish and playful take on a time-honored American dining room and bar. Upon entering, guests are immediately transported by the sophisticated, refreshing and bright atmosphere reminiscent of an East Coast vintage yacht club. Vandelay Hospitality’s first sushi concept, Anchor Sushi Bar boasts a broad and timeless menu featuring pressed, raw sushi rolls and other Asian-fusion favorites.

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8. Toulouse - Knox Street (Dallas)

4.8

Exceptional(2604)

Price: Expensive

• French • Knox / Henderson

Booked 66 times today

Welcome to Cafe Toulouse... we are a French Bistro in Uptown Dallas. We offer classic french bistro cuisine in a posh setting, with an attentive service since 2004. Bon appetite

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9. The Finch - Dallas

4.5

Awesome(319)

Price: Moderate

• American • Park Cities

Booked 31 times today

American restaurant

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10. Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa

4.5

Awesome(1441)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Uptown

Booked 10 times today

We are continuing to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and are currently open with modified hours and a limited menu. One of the finest restaurants in Uptown Dallas, the Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa is a top choice experience for dining and nightlife. Executed by an expert and passionate culinary team, the Dragonfly offers a diverse menu of American classics that make for some of the best dinner in Dallas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, feast with delectable menu items. Dragonfly encompasses the ultimate escape within the city filled with inspiring favors, colors and an art-infused ambiance that expands out to the terrace and around the pool for dining and cocktails under the stars.

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Melissa
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
There was a snowstorm and I think there was only like 4 employees running the whole restaurant. They were amazing, the food was fabulous! Huge kudos to this whole team.
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Culinary Dropout – DallasPrice: Moderate• American• Design District
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4.5
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Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food exceeded my expectations, especially the salmon! The staff were really kind and welcoming :)
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MonarchPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• East Dallas
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4.7
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Dannielle
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Town Hearth is one of the best places in Dallas hands down. The ambience is amazing. The food is always of the highest quality and the staff is always extremely gracious and professional. Best money spent.
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Town HearthPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Design District
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4.8
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GiovannaVIP
Central Texas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Beautiful restaurant. Great beef fajitas. The ambiance is so cozy . Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Te DeseoPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Downtown
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Angela
Dallas - Fort Worth •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
The service was great. The food was unique but great. The dancer was wonderful! We will definitely return.
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SaayaPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Deep Ellum
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4.5

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Town Hearth

2. Monarch

3. Saaya

4. Te Deseo

5. Culinary Dropout – Dallas

6. North Italia - Dallas

7. Anchor Sushi Bar - Knox Street

8. Toulouse - Knox Street (Dallas)

9. The Finch - Dallas

10. Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa

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