Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Dallas

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Dallas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Uchiba Dallas

4.8

4.8 (1530)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Uptown

About the restaurant

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A bar concept located on the 2nd floor from Chef Tyson Cole that incorporates elements of Uchi & expands that into a cocktail experience. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

Top review

Katherine

Dined 7 days ago

Overall great experience! Plates great to share! Our waiter was great giving his favorite dishes and they were espectacular! Definitely will be back again!

The Standard Pour

4.8

4.8 (441)

$30 and under

American

Uptown

About the restaurant

The Standard Pour is a Craft Cocktail & Dining destination. Serving one of Dallas's most advanced Mixology Programs, as well as one of the Top 50 Bourbon selections in America, The Standard Pour remains a local neighborhood favorite with an incredible scratch kitchen and truly inviting service. Our seasonal menu of shared plates & entrees, compliments the artisanal selection of cocktails, spirits, and boutique wines by the glass. Located in the heart of Uptown, The Standard Pour offers a timeless, casual & yet sophisticated atmosphere. With warmly lit brick & dark woods, accented with filament sconces & library liquor shelves, The Standard Pour truly provides an easy to love environment for all occasions.

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john

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

This is the best restaurant ever I literally want to have my wedding here

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Experience

NYE 2025 Dinner

Soirée Coffee Bar

4.8

4.8 (214)

$30 and under

Café

West Dallas

About the restaurant

At Soirée Coffee Bar we pour more than coffee back into the community. We believe that music, coffee, and culture brings people from all walks of life together, which is why we pride ourselves on being the ultimate hubspot for excellence.
Our jazz-inspired design translates our belief to provide a warm, free, and inviting atmosphere for all. We offer a unique jazz brunch on Saturday or Sunday with live music.

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Sherri

Dined 7 days ago

My Veteran group enjoyed brunch after our scheduled monthly meeting. We had an amazing experience! The food, drinks, service and atmosphere (including the music) was outstanding! We had a wonderful fellowship and will return soon!

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Experience

Brunch and Vibes--Live Music on the Soirée Stage

Maggiano's - Northpark

4.5

4.5 (2404)

$30 and under

Italian

Park Cities

About the restaurant

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's NorthPark and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Our two-story restaurant features elaborate chandeliers, beautiful oil paintings and private event spaces that can comfortably accommodate groups of up to 200. Visit us at 205 Northpark Center or book your reservation today!

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KimVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We love Maggianos:) To have the most enjoyable experience, we make reservations on Open Table and we have an early dinner at 4:30. We can get the half moon booths that we love..and there’s very low noise level. The service is always wonderful:)

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant - Addison, TX

4.5

4.5 (405)

$30 and under

Japanese

North Dallas

About the restaurant

Everyone has an adventurous side and RA Sushi is the place to explore and find yours. At RA, we're all about lively music, an energetic atmosphere, inventive cocktails and out-of-this-world sushi. Where else can you enjoy happy hour every day of the week? You know when you're in the RA because there's no other place like it. Order up the best sushi in town and prepare to be blown away by our signature rolls and amazing Japanese cuisine. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or just looking to explore new flavors, RA is your go-to destination. So bring your friends and grab a table or hit up our patio, either way, you're in for a great time.

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Jeremy

Dined on Dec 2, 2024

Excellent sushi and large selection of sake. Good service.

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Experience

All Day Happy Hour Every Monday!

Carbone Vino

4.5

4.5 (131)

$50 and over

Italian

Design District

About the restaurant

VINO is a nostalgic, yet elevated, Italian American concept from Major Food Group. Drawing from the essence of Carbone, VINO offers some of its most famous dishes, alongside Chef Mario Carbone’s signature pizza, handmade pasta, grand salumi boards, and an ever changing selection of seasonal dishes made daily with the finest ingredients. The incomparable wine collection, curated from around the world to accompany the menu, delivers both familiar and exceptional flavor pairings and moments to celebrate.

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DustinVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

My only reason for give four stars on the overall category is due to the confusion of booking/making a reservation for this restaurant. We was not aware this is actually TWO different restaurants with "Vino" being on one side, while "Carbone" is on the other side. When I made my reservation - I thought I was reserving for the "Carbone" side (not realizing this was a different restaurant, of course). We had already looked at the menu online and through OpenTable which is the menu for "Carbone". Once our server came out and handed us the menu, we was confused as we did not see anything mentioned online that she was telling us. When we asked her, that is when she explained the difference in the two different restaurants, which we was not aware of. She then informed us we have to get a "reservation" card at the front host stand to email and make a reservation for the "Carbone" side of the restaurant. Said all of that to say - 1) this should be better explained when making a reservation and 2) the restaurant should have both menus easily and most definitely understandable that there are two different menus due to there being two different restaurants right next to one another. The service and food was great - so this does not fall on them - this falls on the owners/management of this establishment.

Regines Lounge

4.5

4.5 (81)

$50 and over

Asian

Uptown

About the restaurant

Embark on a transcendent journey at Regines, where centuries of flavors collide in a captivating setting. The striking decor, adorned in jet-black, emerald, and gold, exudes an air of glamor and luxury. Indulge in a diverse array of culinary delights, from delicate sashimi to decadent caviar, accompanied by an exceptional selection of handcrafted cocktails. Let the enchanting live entertainment serenade you as you revel in the refined ambiance. At Regines, sophistication and extravagance intertwine, creating an unforgettable experience that tantalizes all the senses.

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ScottVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Good place for a cocktail! Very good small plate restaurant. Service was average, band was good. Pretty neat place.

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Experience

NYE Regine's Table Experience

Cane Rosso - Lake Highlands

4.4

4.4 (16)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Northeast Dallas

About the restaurant

Cane Rosso serves the most authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas in Texas.

From its beginning as a mobile pizza operation, to multiple locations across the DFW metroplex, along with outposts in both Houston and Austin, Cane Rosso creates an authentic Italian dining experience with the highest quality ingredients, handmade dough, mozzarella made in-house daily, fresh pasta, and unique takes on both traditional and modern Italian dishes.

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Eric

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Nice but need to curtail opening door to outside patio.

Komodo Dallas

4.3

4.3 (276)

$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

Deep Ellum

About the restaurant

Located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood, Komodo Dallas features an ultra-contemporary exterior facade that gives way to an inviting indoor-outdoor flow. The restaurant takes visual cues from its homebase, including Komodo’s signature illuminated “bamboo” cutout columns and duck display windows. From there, pops of saturated color are added, such as with the lounge’s eye-catching wallpaper and a dramatic fabric-draped corridor. Komodo Dallas spans two stories and seats up to 274 diners across tabletop, booth and bar seats.

Komodo Dallas’ menu offers delicious takes on Southeast Asian dishes, all of which have been developed and interpreted with a global approach. The result is a unique dining experience, ranging from regularly rotating specials to house favorites such as Salmon Tacos, Miso Chilean Seabass Skewers, Peking Duck, and Daring Plant Based Kung Pao Chicken. A full sushi bar is also included, while bespoke custom cocktails deliver lively and exclusive beverage options.

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Robert LVIP

Dined 7 days ago

beautiful build out, high energy setting, excellent food. Very much a “scene” with good looking people out in their best clothes looking to have a fun night out.

The Old Warsaw

4.2

4.2 (1592)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Uptown

About the restaurant

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A landmark of elegant dining in Dallas since 1948, The Old Warsaw is conveniently located in the heart of Uptown.

The Old Warsaw is constantly recognized for its superior French Continental cuisine and it has been the recipient of many important accolades over the years such as the prestigious Four Diamond Award and it has also been rated "Excellent" by the Zagat Texas Restaurant Survey.

To go along with our exquisite dishes and succulent desserts, our wine cellar offers an extensive collection of the finest wines from Europe, South America and North America. We have over 460 stellar selections to choose from.

The rich, old world ambiance and decor found at The Old Warsaw has long made it a favorite for special celebrations. Our patrons can enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner while our musicians set the mood with a variety of classical melodies. We also offer complimentary valet parking to enhance the dining experience even further.

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Alexa

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

We went their for our Honeymoon dinner. The food was fantastic and the service was even better. Will go back.

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