Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Updated 05 May 2025

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Mariano's Hacienda Mexican Cuisine Since 1971

4.9

4.9 (65)

$30 and under

Mexican

Upper Greenville

About the restaurant

Mariano’s Hacienda is a traditional Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas dishing up Texas ranch cuisine amidst authentic ranch décor. Whether you’re looking for Southwestern classics like flame-roasted poblano stuffed with grilled chicken, steak fajitas or mesquite grilled camarones carlos y charlies with epazote white rice, the wide variety of dishes available at Mariano’s Hacienda will have something you’ll enjoy. Mariano’s also serves a wide variety of signature margaritas, curated by the founder of the restaurant, and inventor of the frozen margarita machine.

Focusing on mesquite whole logs, locally-sourced, farm-fresh produce and quality meats, Mariano’s Hacienda has been offering innovative dishes since opening in 1971. Mariano’s also offers a kids’ menu and has a private room for special events that you can contact the restaurant to reserve.

Top review

DiannaVIP

Dined on 12 Mar 2025

Always the best true Tex Mex, service is always five stars 🍹

eight11 place

4.8

4.8 (310)

$30 and under

American

Frisco

About the restaurant

Locally owned and unique. Located in Historic Downtown Frisco. eight|11 Wine Bar, Kitchen, Craft Cocktail and Brew House is the perfect destination to experience fresh and delicious bites, a carefully curated drink list, and listen to Live Music on our outdoor patio! Insider Tip-Try to snag a Fire Pit!

Foodie Favorites- The Board, Sugar-Bacon Seasonal Fruit Crostini, Chopped Salad, Chicken/Apple/Brie Panini and the Oh-So popular, Godfather Pizza.

Customer Beverage Favorites- Eight11 Red/White Wine Flight, Caymus Cabernet, Smoked Old Fashioned, Heat A Rita, Dallas Blonde Ale, Deluxe Hot Chocolate

Live music on the patio Wednesday -Saturday nights.

Top review

Adam

Dined 7 days ago

Outdoor dining, great food, fire pits, live music, and weekend vibes. This place is the perfect night out for a relaxing date night.

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Experience

Wine Down Wednesday

JingHe Japanese Asian Fusion

4.8

4.8 (42)

$31 to $50

Japanese

East Dallas

About the restaurant

JingHe is a Japanese Asian Fusion restaurant located in Dallas, Texas. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes inspired by food across Asia, including Sushi, BBQs, tapas, ramen, sake, and beer. JingHe prides itself on its modern twist on classic Asian dishes.

Top review

Christian

Dined today

It was our first time here and it did not disappoint. All the items we ordered were amazing. We will definitely be back.

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Experience

All You Can Eat

Alice

4.7

4.7 (649)

$31 to $50

Pan-Asian

Uptown

About the restaurant

Alice is an intimate 50-seat restaurant and lounge serving Pan-Asian shared plates and boutique cocktail program.

Top review

JackVIP

Dined on 12 Apr 2025

Ten times we’ve eaten here. 10 times we’ve loved it. It’s a staple and a must for anyone looking for a great date night spot.

Soirée Coffee Bar

4.7

4.7 (259)

$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 10am-3pm with live music 12pm-3pm Only.

Top review

Darnesia

Dined on 3 May 2025

Best is Dallas…and Black Owned 10/10 RECOMMENDED .

Regines Lounge

4.7

4.7 (99)

$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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Glenn

Dined on 3 May 2025

This is my wife and his favorite place to go for a date night. Great music great food ambience is amazing.

Bar Colette

4.7

4.7 (8)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Uptown

About the restaurant

From the creators of Namo, we bring you Bar Colette.
Immerse yourself in an exquisite array of meticulously curated cocktails and spirits. A collection that merges the comfort of the known with the thrill of the enigmatic. We invite you to indulge in an experience that will embolden your senses where each sip promises an adventure to the far reaches of flavor and craft.

Walk-ins are encouraged! We are accepting on very limited number of reservations. Due to our limited seating, we have a strict 10 minute grace period for all reservations.

All reservations are for 90 minute time slots.

Our food menu is served throughout the night. Dinner time slots are specifically designated for guests who would like to enjoy dinner.

Please note that we do not accept cash as a form of payment.

For parties larger than six guests or private events please contact us at info@barcolette.com.

Bar Colette is a 21+ establishment.

Top review

Shayla

Dined 7 days ago

The waiter was extremely nice and knew the menu very well. He recommended a drink to myself and the drink was great and prepared perfectly. Thank you.

Pie Tap Pizza + Rotisserie + Bar - Park & Preston

4.6

4.6 (470)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Plano

About the restaurant

Operating on the philosophy that good food takes work, the Pie Tap Pizza + Rotisserie + Bar off Park and Preston emphasizes the finest ingredients and dedication to premium technique in all they offer. Chef Giovanni Mauro has translated the classic techniques learned in his mother's kitchen to ensure that the dough, pies and all other dishes served at Pie Tap Pizza + Rotisserie + Bar exceed expectations. With a bar offering more than 35 taps emphasizing local beer, craft cocktails and specialty wines, you can pair your pizza, pasta or salad at Pie Tap Pizza + Rotisserie + Bar with only the best. The full menu is available online.

Top review

Ann

Dined on 25 Apr 2025

Love love love every time we’re there. Our favorite is the prosciutto pizza made with sourdough crust. So yum!!

TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar - Dallas

4.5

4.5 (107)

$50 and over

Sushi

Plano

About the restaurant

NOW OPEN!!

The crave-able eats of TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar are a perfect addition to The Union in uptown Dallas. The open-air plaza will see TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar’s standard elegance, with our signature cherry blossom trees lining a breath-taking courtyard patio, pleasantly-pink accent furniture and nearly 20 foot ceiling above the circular mainstay bar - attracting lunch, happy hour and dinner diners.

Like other locations, TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar Dallas will bring the flavor with unique dishes like crispy rice spicy tuna, assorted sashimi, firecracker wontons and, wok-based entrees, like General TEN Chicken and Shaken Beef.

Top review

HameedVIP

Dined 6 days ago

It's just ok. Jack of all trades, master of none. Sadly, the orange chicken my kid got was the best thing we had. That is probably the biggest issue Ten has - no focus. Their highlighted sushi roll just slammed with too much ginger. The crudo completely lacked any flavor - like they forgot to season the fish. It's quality overall is probably why I was able to easily secure a reservation at 7:15p on a Sunday mothers day after a stars playoff game.

Lyla

4.3

4.3 (60)

$31 to $50

Italian

Uptown

About the restaurant

Lyla brings Italian coastal cuisine to the heart of Dallas, Texas. We offer fresh handmade pastas & pizzas, fresh salads and steak & seafood from our wood-fired grill. The venue is elegant, yet casual and we welcome you to enjoy our dining room, lounge or expansive patio. Lyla is now open for brunch Saturday and Sunday 11am-2:30pm.

Top review

Jonathon

Dined on 22 Mar 2025

Great experience. Love this place and the vibe inside. Great service too.

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