Central Market

5750 E Lovers Ln
Dallas, TX 75206

meredith l. writes: There's a misconception about Central Market. Some people think that everything in CM is overpriced and can be found cheaper at Tom Thumb, Kroger, or Whole Foods.  Yes, there are some items that can be found cheaper elsewhere. However, I've noticed…

Sixth Floor Museum At Dealey Plaza

411 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75202

Arnab M. writes: I didn't actually realize this was a museum my friend was taking me too, I had more of a restaurant/bar in mind, given the name: "The Sixth Floor @ Dealey Plaza". Sounds sexy...

However, I was oddly surprised by this incredible museum. So, before…

The Flying Saucer

14999 Montfort Dr
Dallas, TX 75254

Joseph B. writes: I love me some beer!

Sometimes, I'll try something new and sometimes I'll get my tried and true favorites like Young's Double Chocolate Stout, the Paulaner's, the mixed beers, even some Jap beers, oh there's so many more!. If it's got alky, then hit…

Abacus Restaurant

4511 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

Nickie G. writes: Aaaaah Abacus - it has been a while, and I am definitely sorry about that, especially after my Restaurant Week meal there last night.

First off, the new re-do of the interior is nice....everything looks updated, and the bar actually looks like it…

NorthPark Center

8687 N Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75225

Julie D. writes: Barneys New York
Bottega Veneta
Burberry
Cartier
Carolina Herrera
David Yurman Jewelery
Eiseman Jewels
Giorgio Armani
Michael Kors
Movado
Oscar de la Renta
Salvatore Ferragamo
7 For All Mankind
TOD'S
Tumi
Valentino

Just a few reasons to visit Northpark.

AMC Theatre…

Bone Daddy's House of Smoke

8856 Spring Valley Rd
Dallas, TX 75240

Aimee Z. writes: OMG OMG OMG Quick!  I gotta hurry up and mention that I got something free!

It's true.  Sign up for their email list and they will send you an email for a free entree.  The email arrived about two weeks ago and expires on your birthday.

Went there for…

The Old Monk

2847 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Leslie P. writes: Sigh. I love The Old Monk.

The beer selection is good. Really good.  They also have an interesting selection of "hot" drinks and specialty drinks. The Hot Tottie is one of my favorites, especially when I have a sore throat.

They also have good food,…

Angelika Film Center & Cafe

5321 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75295

Nickie G. writes: The Angelika is the best place to go to get your indie/foreign film fix.  I like it better than the Magnolia because it is a)bigger and b)not in the extremely packed West Village.  I generally go in the afternoons on the weekend for a matinee and…

Stephan Pyles

1807 Ross Ave
Dallas, TX 75201

Meridith H. writes: Holy moly, my husband and I are gluttonous pigs.  I am still full from our outing to Stephen Pyles last night and feel like I need to be rolled around the office.  My expectations were middle of the road because I have heard mixed reviews but they…

eatZi's Market & Bakery

3403 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

Nick S. writes: Let's take a brief trip through the history of civilization.  

2000 BC:  The Egyptians are at the peak of human technology and culture.

0 BC:  Current God is invented

1492 AD: Columbus sailed the ocean blue

1776 AD: Our colony rebels against the biggest…

The Dallas World Aquarium

1801 N Griffin St
Dallas, TX 75202

Mitzie H. writes: This is more than just an aquarium I'd refer to it more as a zooquarium; we made that word up thank you very much.

It had a nice mix of animals, reptiles and birds but in my opinion it did lacked some of your typical aquarium finds, like seals and sea…

Hotel ZaZa

2332 Leonard St
Dallas, TX 75201

Sarah T. writes: Bomb-bizzle.

Seriously, bomb-bizzle.

A+ for decor
A+ for concierge (so nice)
A+ for comfy bed
A+ for their bar
A+ room service (breakfast is YUM-E)
A+ for general atmosphere

If you're ever in Dallas and want a hip, chic hotel you need to stay here. It's a…

La Duni Cafe

4620 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

Maggie P. writes: My Mother is from Nicaragua so we are always hunting for good latin food and we finally found it!  Everything was fantastic and authentic.
For dinner, I had the fish of the day Mahi Mahi served on a bed of asparugus. To drink I had my favorite....a…

Nasher Sculpture Center

2001 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Lyn P. writes: I did enjoy some of the sculptures in the museum, but the outdoor collection is way better.  I spent a lot of time outside enjoying the variety of sculptures. The Picasso is amazing.

Breadwinners Bakery & Cafe

3301 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Aaron J. writes: breadwinners in 3 acts

act one- the persuasion
X- how about brunch on Sunday? i know a place on Mckinney.
A- i don't think brunch works with my image.  Mckinney as in 'uptown'? forget it.
X- this place is great though; its not what your expecting.
A- will…

Pete's Dueling Piano Bar

4980 Belt Line Rd Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75254

Brennan M. writes: Oh, sorry didn't mean to step on your toes. Oh, sorry didn't mean to spill my drink on you. Oh, sorry I didn't know this was your seat. Oh, sorry...well you get it. Asses to elbows in here, Yelpers. Asses to elbows.

Granted I did go on a Saturday…

Magnolia Theater

3699 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Melody L. writes: You gotta love a place where you can get your drink on while watching the best of the best indie movies on a big screen. No really you HAVE to.

This place is the jawn! Grab a couple friends or just go by your lonesome to catch flick and a sip. I went…

Hattie's Restaurant

418 N Bishop Ave
Dallas, TX 75208

Courtney D. writes: Boy oh boy have I died and gone to heaven? That was exactly how I felt after the finger-lickin' meal I had at Hattie's. Always a lover of all things fried, I am always in search of an authentic soul/southern food experience and I think I have finally…

Belmont Hotel

901 Fort Worth Ave
Dallas, TX 75208

Andrea R. writes: As Melody and I were walking into her favorite bar, Belmont Bar, she said to me "I think your husband would kill me if he knew I was taking you to Oak Cliff." A few days later I mentioned to my mother in law (who lives in Dallas) that I had been in…

Peggy Sue B B Q

6600 Snider Plaza
Dallas, TX 75205

Joseph B. writes: Me and my bro may be Asian, but we were born and raised in Texas! What are we hanker'n on a Sunday afternoon? B B Q!!!!! Heck yes!

I had the 3 meat platter which consisted of brisket, sausage, and spare ribs. The brisket was mediocre, dry, and like…

Fogo de Chao

4300 Belt Line Rd
Addison, TX 75001

Teri C. writes: Arriving in the Dallas area, I did my research on where to eat for dinner.  Fogo de Chao ranked high on yelp, and I had three hungry men with me.

After a bit of confusion on what time they opened (whoever answered the phone gave us the wrong time), we…

Central Market

320 Coit Rd
Plano, TX 75075

Glenn S. writes: Need an obscure ingredient or a particular kind of olive? Want to find a beer that's not Bud or a wine not in a box? Can't decide where to go to lunch? Central Market is the Final Jeopardy answer to an endless string of wants and needs. Seriously…

Babe's Chicken Dinner House

1006 W Main St
Carrollton, TX 75006

Katie C. writes: If you want to feel your arteries clogging as you eat, Come to Babe's.

The fried chicken is damned good. I am not a very big fan of fried chicken but I LOVE Babe's chicken. The sides are okay. Everything is covered in butter, so that means it is…

Hola Tapas Bar

4831 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

Dirk E. writes: Small food I guess is what Tapas is all about, so you better hit up the Whatabuger before you go unless you want to drop $50 and still be hungry. Good Sangria!

The Meridian Room

3611 Parry Ave
Dallas, TX 75226

Dirk E. writes: This place has a very respectable beer list, but don't plan on going in unless you have a t-shirt with a funny slogan or design. It's also acceptable to wear hats that you can't pull off. (fedora, derby, etc)

Upside:  Includes great beers and…

Campania Pizza

3800 McKinney Ave
Ste 150
Dallas, TX 75204

Nick S. writes: Who here has tried crack?  C'mon, don't be shy.

Well I have.  In pizza form at least.  On the street it goes by the name of Campania Pizza.  

At my office, we used to get our fix from Pastazio's, which is right around the corner from us.  The delivery…

Vera Cruz Cafe

408 N Bishop Ave
Dallas, TX 75295

t t. writes: The main reason I love this place is because it's in the Bishop's Art District and it's just too darn cool inside!  I absolutely love the decor and the artwork.  The staff is super friendly; when I inquired about the paintings on the wall, the…

The Mercury Grill

11909 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75230

Sarah B. writes: I took my food-snob friend here for his birthday.  The service was great, the wine was delicious, but I wish I would have dropped the money at Perry's, Ounce, Al Biernat's, or even The Keg in Plano.

Not that the food was bad.  It was good, but it is…

Dallas Farmers Market

1500 Marilla Dr
Dallas, TX 75201

Layla B. writes: If you're in the market for pineapples, knock-off Frida Khalo prints, a rhododendron, fresh gulf shrimp and a cow-print headboard, you need to make your way down here.

The fruit and veggie area has great picks, all of which you can sample before…

Houston's Restaurant

8300 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75225

Sameer M. writes: I love Houston's.  They consistently have the best service.  However, I feel they're severely overpriced.  I love their food and the burgers are awesome.  But, jeez, $25 for a fillet of cod?  Are you freakin' kidding me?  It was good, but for that…

Teppo Yakitori and Sushi Bar

2014 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

deno f. writes: I went in for sushi...little did I know how good it would smell.  I was lured by the smell of yakitori and it hit me like rock.  I had to try some.  Actually I've been in there before and always got the rolls.  This time I branched out and tried the…

Cafe Brazil

3847 Cedar Springs Rd
Dallas, TX 75219

Richard T. writes: OPEN 24 HOURS. YESSSS.

This is the smallest of the Cafe Brazil restaurants, so it can get sort of crowded during peak hours. For a Cafe/Diner type place, it's pretty freaking awesome. The prices are really competitive and the food has been…

First Chinese Bbq

1927 E Belt Line Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006

Maja N. writes: Best Chinese food..hmm it's cheap too. Downside: cash only and bad service sometimes.  Try their combination lo mein, roast pork, and bbq pork.

Javier's Gourmet Mexicano

4912 Cole Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

Andy R. writes: When I day dream, I often imagine myself pulling into Javier's Gourmet Mexicano on a Saturday night in my canary yellow Ferrari, with my barely legal girlfriend Crystal Beth, who has low self-esteem and Daddy issues. I throw my keys to the Valet who…

Mangos Thai Cuisine

4701 W Park Blvd Ste 104
Plano, TX 75093

christina r. writes: When our family first moved to Plano, instead of ordering in pizza - we opted for Thai food. Mangos was the only Thai place I knew in the area. I was introduced to the restaurant by my co-workers many moons ago. They were Indian and liked dining on…

Bubba's Cooks Country

6617 Hillcrest Ave
Dallas, TX 75295

Cory C. writes: Oh sweet Jesus, Bubba's is ridiculous.  They have sublimated chicken in all fried forms and I bow before all of them.  And the sides....ohhhh, the sides!!!  Mashed potatoes have cream and butter -- this is no joke.  Okra-tomatoes, come sweetly to me.…

May's Ice Cream

400 N Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081

Shay F. writes: Ah, the Dallas China "town" wouldn't be the same if it weren't for Xiao Mei.  

Cheap food, grundgy decor (which is half the appeal, mind you - nothing says authentic Taiwan like getting down and gritty) and fast service makes it a pretty awesome place…

Coal Vines

2404 Cedar Springs Rd
Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75201

Melody L. writes: I have to be real. I did not expect to like this place. I have dodged it since it opened just because all of the buzz. It's like the movie that everyone keeps raving about. You finally go see it and it totally blows. Ugh.

Welp, I have to say I loved…