Diana’s Dallas Guidebook

Diana
Diana’s Dallas Guidebook

My Favorite Restaurants

Sleek, sexy and very Dallas - these places will give you an authentic taste of our best cuisine. Make sure to dress up and prepare for the royal treatment.
Great steak & seafood and a fun atmosphere. Perfect for date night or a group dinner. Make a reservation in advance!
38 residents recomanen
Al Biernat's
4217 Oak Lawn Ave
38 residents recomanen
Great steak & seafood and a fun atmosphere. Perfect for date night or a group dinner. Make a reservation in advance!
You just can't go wrong with steak in TX
17 residents recomanen
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
10477 Lombardy Ln
17 residents recomanen
You just can't go wrong with steak in TX
More steak; in the heart of the city
9 residents recomanen
Dallas Chop House
1717 Main
9 residents recomanen
More steak; in the heart of the city
live jazz/blues and the seafood & steak tartar are to die for.
21 residents recomanen
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
4023 Oak Lawn Ave
21 residents recomanen
live jazz/blues and the seafood & steak tartar are to die for.
French soufflé & cozy atmosphere. Great for date night or a family dinner.
20 residents recomanen
rise nº1 Salon de Soufflé
5360 W Lovers Ln
20 residents recomanen
French soufflé & cozy atmosphere. Great for date night or a family dinner.
Great food and views - a fine dining place. Make a reservation ahead of time.
35 residents recomanen
Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
300 Reunion Blvd E
35 residents recomanen
Great food and views - a fine dining place. Make a reservation ahead of time.
Great Italian in the Lower Greenville area
63 residents recomanen
Terilli's
2815 Greenville Ave
63 residents recomanen
Great Italian in the Lower Greenville area
Mexican, with several locations.
244 residents recomanen
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
3715 Greenville Ave
244 residents recomanen
Mexican, with several locations.
A romantic French locale with live piano music. Perfect for date nights and the staff is amazing
18 residents recomanen
St Martins
4223 Greenville Ave
18 residents recomanen
A romantic French locale with live piano music. Perfect for date nights and the staff is amazing
Excellent food and a fancy place to see DALLAS elite (or be seen).
11 residents recomanen
Dragonfly
2332 Leonard St
11 residents recomanen
Excellent food and a fancy place to see DALLAS elite (or be seen).
Ask for a boat if you order more than 3 rolls
16 residents recomanen
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
3220 McKinney Ave
16 residents recomanen
Ask for a boat if you order more than 3 rolls
Old school/old money but cool nevertheless.
27 residents recomanen
The Mansion Restaurant
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd
27 residents recomanen
Old school/old money but cool nevertheless.
Great steak, old money atmosphere, great service - a lovely first date spot!
32 residents recomanen
The Capital Grille
500 Crescent Ct
32 residents recomanen
Great steak, old money atmosphere, great service - a lovely first date spot!

My Favorite Bars

Dallas craft cocktails are only second to those in NYC. And frankly, if you try these spots - you may say the #1 spot can be contested! Not to mention fun, music, and dancing!
Great cocktails in the heart of the city. The food is good too but their cocktails really shine.
21 residents recomanen
The Woolworth
1520 Elm St
21 residents recomanen
Great cocktails in the heart of the city. The food is good too but their cocktails really shine.
Hidden in the basement of the Joule Hotel downtown - this local hidden gem is sure to please your cocktail buds. Dark sexy atmosphere contributes to a lovely last stop on a date.
41 residents recomanen
Midnight Rambler
1530 Main
41 residents recomanen
Hidden in the basement of the Joule Hotel downtown - this local hidden gem is sure to please your cocktail buds. Dark sexy atmosphere contributes to a lovely last stop on a date.
The best view in town from the infinity pool on top of the Nylo Hotel. They serve bar food too but it is the view that steals the show.
11 residents recomanen
SODA Bar
1325 Botham Jean Blvd
11 residents recomanen
The best view in town from the infinity pool on top of the Nylo Hotel. They serve bar food too but it is the view that steals the show.
Great craft cocktails
68 residents recomanen
Parliament
2418 Allen St
68 residents recomanen
Great craft cocktails
Best smoked Old Fashioned cocktail we’ve ever had. Music in the back on weekends.
18 residents recomanen
Armoury D.E.
2714 Elm St
18 residents recomanen
Best smoked Old Fashioned cocktail we’ve ever had. Music in the back on weekends.
Live jazz/blues in a small venue. A hidden gem that packs a punch in the fun department. People of all ages just having a good time together.
41 residents recomanen
The Balcony Club
1825 Abrams Rd
41 residents recomanen
Live jazz/blues in a small venue. A hidden gem that packs a punch in the fun department. People of all ages just having a good time together.
Located immediately next to the Klyde Warren Park in the heart of the city, this spot is equal parts chic and chill - great for a brunch after free yoga in the park on a weekend or for drinks any night.
884 residents recomanen
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
884 residents recomanen
Located immediately next to the Klyde Warren Park in the heart of the city, this spot is equal parts chic and chill - great for a brunch after free yoga in the park on a weekend or for drinks any night.
Great for watching the game then hanging out for the rest of the night.
28 residents recomanen
Clutch Bar and Restaurant
2520 Cedar Springs Rd
28 residents recomanen
Great for watching the game then hanging out for the rest of the night.
Cool dance spot.
58 residents recomanen
Concrete Cowboy
2512 Cedar Springs Rd
58 residents recomanen
Cool dance spot.
Drag queens, rainbows, and unicorns - if you dare, you’ll have a blast. Think disco, chaps and love regardless if you’re gay or not.
35 residents recomanen
Station 4
3911 Cedar Springs Rd
35 residents recomanen
Drag queens, rainbows, and unicorns - if you dare, you’ll have a blast. Think disco, chaps and love regardless if you’re gay or not.
While this is classified as a restaurant and the food is great, it’s more of a bar where young men hang out.
42 residents recomanen
Moxie's Grill & Bar
100 Crescent Ct
42 residents recomanen
While this is classified as a restaurant and the food is great, it’s more of a bar where young men hang out.

Chill Spots, Beer & BBQ

Relaxed, come as you are, easy-going places to watch sports, eat bbq or chill outdoors in true TX fashion.
New and/or trendy restaurants, dessert, beverages & more. There are about 10+ restaurants in the area. Many are concept restaurants that give it a try here before they go mainstream.
268 residents recomanen
Trinity Groves
331 Singleton Blvd
268 residents recomanen
New and/or trendy restaurants, dessert, beverages & more. There are about 10+ restaurants in the area. Many are concept restaurants that give it a try here before they go mainstream.
Best BBQ in Dallas
255 residents recomanen
Pecan Lodge
2702 Main
255 residents recomanen
Best BBQ in Dallas
A little ways off but well worth it. Check out their operating hours before heading that way.
16 residents recomanen
Cattleack Barbeque
13628 Gamma Rd
16 residents recomanen
A little ways off but well worth it. Check out their operating hours before heading that way.
A pet-friendly beer garden, access to the trail (or you can just watch the hikers go by). Great for the young crowd and chill party people )or young at heart).
286 residents recomanen
Katy Trail
Katy Trail
286 residents recomanen
A pet-friendly beer garden, access to the trail (or you can just watch the hikers go by). Great for the young crowd and chill party people )or young at heart).
Down-home offerings sourced from Texas ranchers and farmers. Cold, local craft beers and live music in an outdoor, very TX style.
219 residents recomanen
The Rustic
3656 Howell St
219 residents recomanen
Down-home offerings sourced from Texas ranchers and farmers. Cold, local craft beers and live music in an outdoor, very TX style.
Truck Yard is a come-as-you-are beer garden and adult playground. Super chill with food trucks, cold beer, and live music.
229 residents recomanen
Truck Yard
5624 Sears St
229 residents recomanen
Truck Yard is a come-as-you-are beer garden and adult playground. Super chill with food trucks, cold beer, and live music.
Longtime bistro with an innovative New American menu in the Lower Greenville area.
25 residents recomanen
The Grape
2808 Greenville Ave
25 residents recomanen
Longtime bistro with an innovative New American menu in the Lower Greenville area.
Chill beer & bar food place in Lower Greenville with fabulous downtown views.
256 residents recomanen
HG Sply Co.
2008 Greenville Ave
256 residents recomanen
Chill beer & bar food place in Lower Greenville with fabulous downtown views.
Best burgers in uptown Dallas
35 residents recomanen
Village Burger Bar
3699 West Village
35 residents recomanen
Best burgers in uptown Dallas
Awesome for sports viewing, large groups and games. Oh, and the beer, of course!
54 residents recomanen
Bottled Blonde - Dallas
505 N Good Latimer Expy
54 residents recomanen
Awesome for sports viewing, large groups and games. Oh, and the beer, of course!
Excellent beer and the cheese tray is awesome for afternoon chilling in the back or front patio
55 residents recomanen
The Ginger Man Dallas
2718 Boll St
55 residents recomanen
Excellent beer and the cheese tray is awesome for afternoon chilling in the back or front patio
Chill spot
54 residents recomanen
The Libertine Bar
2101 Greenville Ave
54 residents recomanen
Chill spot
Low key place for Vietnamese pho - great on a cold night.
6 residents recomanen
Pho is for Lovers
5521 Greenville Ave
6 residents recomanen
Low key place for Vietnamese pho - great on a cold night.
This hole-in-the-wall hidden gem is to die for. Blake and I frequent this secret authentic sushi spot. Bonus - they stay open way late.
Yama Sushi
8989 Forest Ln
This hole-in-the-wall hidden gem is to die for. Blake and I frequent this secret authentic sushi spot. Bonus - they stay open way late.
Super low key, cheap and BYOB! Plus one of the best Italian food places in Dallas (owned by Albanians). Make sure to mention Blake and Diana sent you!
13 residents recomanen
Tony's Pizza & Pasta
10233 Northwest Hwy
13 residents recomanen
Super low key, cheap and BYOB! Plus one of the best Italian food places in Dallas (owned by Albanians). Make sure to mention Blake and Diana sent you!
Chill sports bar
36 residents recomanen
Henderson Tap House
2323 North Henderson Avenue
36 residents recomanen
Chill sports bar
Tapas that are just to die for and wonderful sangria
21 residents recomanen
Cafe Madrid
4501 Travis St
21 residents recomanen
Tapas that are just to die for and wonderful sangria

Sightseeing

360 views of the city
470 residents recomanen
Torre de la Reunió
300 Reunion Blvd E
470 residents recomanen
360 views of the city
Check out the Kennedy museum & plaza
213 residents recomanen
Plaça del Memorial John F. Kennedy a Dallas, Texas, Estats Units
646 Main
213 residents recomanen
Check out the Kennedy museum & plaza
790 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Dallas
1717 N Harwood St
790 residents recomanen

Things To Do

Beautiful gardens plus you can bring wine and snack for a picnic.
710 residents recomanen
Arboretum i Jardí Botànic de Dallas
8525 Garland Rd
710 residents recomanen
Beautiful gardens plus you can bring wine and snack for a picnic.
If you like sea creatures
485 residents recomanen
Aquari Mundial de Dallas
1801 N Griffin St
485 residents recomanen
If you like sea creatures
Catch a game or a show
546 residents recomanen
Centre de American Airlines
2500 Victory Pk Ln
546 residents recomanen
Catch a game or a show
Free scenic walk or bike ride
502 residents recomanen
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock Rd
502 residents recomanen
Free scenic walk or bike ride
This park is in the heart of the city and has a few yoga and meditation offerings on weekends. There are also two excellent restaurants right by the park: Lark on the Park and Savor Gastropub, within walking distance.
884 residents recomanen
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
884 residents recomanen
This park is in the heart of the city and has a few yoga and meditation offerings on weekends. There are also two excellent restaurants right by the park: Lark on the Park and Savor Gastropub, within walking distance.
Catch a game or simply tour the stadium
880 residents recomanen
Estadi AT&T
1 AT&T Way
880 residents recomanen
Catch a game or simply tour the stadium
A little ways off but a fun TX thing to do
49 residents recomanen
Fort Worth Stockyards
131 East Exchange Avenue
49 residents recomanen
A little ways off but a fun TX thing to do
Another rodeo & bbq spot, if you're looking for the full TX experience
172 residents recomanen
Billy Bob's Texas
2520 Rodeo Plaza
172 residents recomanen
Another rodeo & bbq spot, if you're looking for the full TX experience
Relatively small venue but cool, nevertheless
114 residents recomanen
The House of Blues Dallas
2200 N Lamar St
114 residents recomanen
Relatively small venue but cool, nevertheless
Always a fun place to catch a show.
50 residents recomanen
La Fàbrica de Bombes
2713 Canton St
50 residents recomanen
Always a fun place to catch a show.
A fun thing to do with family and friends. They serve good as well so it makes for a great brunch spot.
178 residents recomanen
Topgolf
8787 Park Ln
178 residents recomanen
A fun thing to do with family and friends. They serve good as well so it makes for a great brunch spot.
If you’re here with kids or you’re simply a kid at heart.
696 residents recomanen
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 E Road to Six Flags St
696 residents recomanen
If you’re here with kids or you’re simply a kid at heart.