Highest-rated Restaurants in Dallas by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Dallas by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Dallas, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#19. Electric Shuffle

- Rating: 5.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2615 Elm St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Bars, Venues & Event Spaces, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Recipe Oak Cliff

- Rating: 5.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1831 South Ewing Ave. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Marie's Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11910 Greenville Ave. Ste 103 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Filipino, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. CocoAndré Chocolatier

- Rating: 5.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 508 West 7th St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Vegan, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Picadera Elevated Dominican Street Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 921 West Commerce St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Dominican, Latin American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Ciao! by Civello's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1318 North Peak St. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Bite Bistro

- Rating: 5.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1150 Empire Central Place Ste 104 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Kukulcan Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 River Bend Drive Ste 140 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Tatsu Dallas

- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 3309 Elm St. Ste 120 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Peaberry Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2446 West Kiest Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Ddukbaegi - Hot Pot Korean

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2330 Royal Lane Ste 300 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. French Garden Café

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 8160 Walnut Hill Lane Margot Perot building Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Not Just Q

- Rating: 5.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Moriya Shokudo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11422 Harry Hines Blvd. Ste 210 Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Food Court, Ramen, Japanese Curry
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Huapango

- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2971 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Just Encased Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1408 North Riverfront Blvd. Dallas, Texas
- Categories: Food Stands, Food Trucks, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp