DiningOut Dallas

Neighborhood Sushi has officially made its Dallas debut, introducing one of Austin's most beloved Japanese restaurants to Highland Park. With seasonal seafood, beautifully crafted sushi, and a warm, minimalist atmosphere, it's one of this summer's most exciting restaurant openings.👇

The line outside here has basically become part of the restaurant’s identity, but nobody seems to mind once the frozen margaritas start flowing. Joe T. Garcia’s pairs sprawling garden patios with classic family-style Tex-Mex dinners inside one of Fort Worth’s most iconic dining destinations. The bubbling fountains, towering trees, and nonstop trays of margaritas are what make the wait feel worth it. 👇🍹🥶

The waffle pops here somehow make walking through Klyde Warren Park feel like a state fair snack mission in the best possible way. Mama Lama’s combines pressed ciabatta paninis with dessert waffles on sticks, creating a food truck menu that swings comfortably between savory comfort food and full sugar rush territory. The strawberry churro waffle pop and Cuban sandwich are the fan favorites. 🧇🚚🍓

The enclosed patio here somehow makes dinner feel closer to the South of France than Uptown Dallas. Mamani combines chef Christophe DeLellis’s fine-dining background with rich sauces, dry-aged ingredients, and refined French-Italian cooking inside one of Dallas’s most sophisticated dining rooms. The pork sausage cavatelli and basil-laced prawns are two of the restaurant’s standout dishes. 🦞💯

The smoke drifting from this place has become one of Irving’s most reliable signs that the brisket probably won’t last all day. Kafi BBQ blends Texas barbecue culture with halal cooking standards, serving expertly smoked meats and polished sides that appeal far beyond the halal dining crowd. The high-marbling Wagyu and limited weekend hours make getting there early feel mandatory. 🍖

The frozen cocktail here has become so popular it practically feels tied to the restaurant’s identity at this point. The Bracco at Il Bracco combines grapefruit, Aperol, and icy Greyhound-inspired flavors into one of Dallas’s most recognizable summer drinks. The tangy finish and deceptively strong kick are what keep people ordering round after round. 🍹🧊

The tiny sushi plates circling the restaurant make this place feel more like an arcade game than a typical dinner spot. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar combines conveyor-belt sushi, touchscreen ordering, robot drink delivery, and prize-winning plate slots into one of the most entertaining family dining experiences in DFW. The nonstop movement and surprise toy prizes keep kids locked in from start to finish. 🍣🥢

The playful interiors here feel more Paris café fantasy than suburban Dallas restaurant. La Parisienne French Bistro brings elegant French dining and colorful modern energy into Addison through steak frites, bouillabaisse, afternoon tea, and brunch dishes that lean fully into indulgence. The Crème Brûlée French toast and Lobster in a Jar are what usually steal attention first. ❣️👇

Dallas has a new sushi destination to add to your list. Neighborhood Sushi is now open in Highland Park, serving the approachable Japanese dishes that earned it a loyal following in Austin. From pristine nigiri and sashimi to hand rolls and an expanded yakitori menu, this newcomer is already creating plenty of buzz. 🍣🔥

This Sushi Spot Flies Fish in From Tokyo Like It’s Nothing, giving the entire menu a level of freshness that’s hard to miss. Kinzo combines sleek modern interiors with a highly curated sushi program shaped by chef Leo Kekoa’s experience at Nobu Dallas and his focus on premium sourcing. The omakase courses built around Toyosu Market seafood are what make the splurge feel worthwhile. 🇯🇵🐟