Guidebook for Dallas

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Guidebook for Dallas

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Operational - and gorgeous - post office from the turn of the century.
11 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
4740 W Mockingbird Ln
11 locals recommend
Operational - and gorgeous - post office from the turn of the century.
Also known as the JFK Museum. Way better than you'd expect - and definitely do the audio tour.
421 locals recommend
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm St
421 locals recommend
Also known as the JFK Museum. Way better than you'd expect - and definitely do the audio tour.
Home of the Dallas Mavericks & Dallas Stars -- but unless it's game day, it's pretty dead down there.
39 locals recommend
Victory Park
39 locals recommend
Home of the Dallas Mavericks & Dallas Stars -- but unless it's game day, it's pretty dead down there.

Shopping

Print, ship, and handle any other business you need.
FedEx Office Ship Center
3905 Oak Lawn Ave
Print, ship, and handle any other business you need.
Nearest pharmacy, located directly on Main Street.
95 locals recommend
CVS
1411 Main
95 locals recommend
Nearest pharmacy, located directly on Main Street.
Great for groceries - but also has a great wine & beer bar with the best prices in town!
289 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2510 McKinney Ave
289 locals recommend
Great for groceries - but also has a great wine & beer bar with the best prices in town!
Nearest Starbucks to the apartment building
38 locals recommend
Starbucks
2800 Oak Lawn Ave
38 locals recommend
Nearest Starbucks to the apartment building
Uptown shopping & a variety of Dallas' favorite restaurants, bars, and destinations.
170 locals recommend
West Village
3699 McKinney Ave
170 locals recommend
Uptown shopping & a variety of Dallas' favorite restaurants, bars, and destinations.
Okay, okay -- there's nothing local about it, but this is a much better store than the North Park location IMHO.
29 locals recommend
Apple Knox Street
3101 Knox St
29 locals recommend
Okay, okay -- there's nothing local about it, but this is a much better store than the North Park location IMHO.

Food Scene

Good food, GREAT selection of rye, whiskey, and bourbon - and plenty of eye candy to watch along McKinney Avenue!
Nickel And Rye
2523 McKinney Ave
Good food, GREAT selection of rye, whiskey, and bourbon - and plenty of eye candy to watch along McKinney Avenue!
Best barbecue in Dallas - and top ten in the state. Be ready to stand in line, BUT if you're with a pack of friends or co-workers, jump to the front with a bulk order.
255 locals recommend
Pecan Lodge
2702 Main
255 locals recommend
Best barbecue in Dallas - and top ten in the state. Be ready to stand in line, BUT if you're with a pack of friends or co-workers, jump to the front with a bulk order.
Currently it's my favorite for brunch - bottomless mimosas & bloody marys, stellar chicken & waffles.
25 locals recommend
Public School 214
3700 McKinney Ave
25 locals recommend
Currently it's my favorite for brunch - bottomless mimosas & bloody marys, stellar chicken & waffles.
One of the better Chinese food spots - and open until 4am. Dinner only, delivery is your best bet.
Panda's Restaurant & Bar
3917 Cedar Springs Rd
One of the better Chinese food spots - and open until 4am. Dinner only, delivery is your best bet.
Hidden gem -- old-timers in Dallas know it, but it's fallen off the radar lately. Go for the tasting menu (and pairings) when available.
10 locals recommend
Local
2936 Elm St
10 locals recommend
Hidden gem -- old-timers in Dallas know it, but it's fallen off the radar lately. Go for the tasting menu (and pairings) when available.
The 'see & be seen' of steakhouses here in Dallas. Younger, vibrant crowd mixed with those who appreciate fine dining.
91 locals recommend
Nick & Sam's
3008 Maple Avenue
91 locals recommend
The 'see & be seen' of steakhouses here in Dallas. Younger, vibrant crowd mixed with those who appreciate fine dining.
Use Favor for delivery -- but this pizza can (and will) feed a crowd. It's that serious.
61 locals recommend
Serious Pizza
2807 Elm St
61 locals recommend
Use Favor for delivery -- but this pizza can (and will) feed a crowd. It's that serious.
Delivery + open until 4a + can text your order to them directly. It's also damn good pizza.
22 locals recommend
ZaLat Pizza Fitzhugh Dallas
2519 N Fitzhugh Ave
22 locals recommend
Delivery + open until 4a + can text your order to them directly. It's also damn good pizza.
Perfect for a hangover - they've got the cure, whether it's the hair of the dog OR runny eggs and crepes.
20 locals recommend
BuzzBrews Deep Ellum
2801 Commerce St
20 locals recommend
Perfect for a hangover - they've got the cure, whether it's the hair of the dog OR runny eggs and crepes.
Tacos + open late + open early (except weekends). The attitude is worth the product.
Taco Borracho
300 N Akard St
Tacos + open late + open early (except weekends). The attitude is worth the product.
Open Thursday-Saturday, dinner only. Fine-ish dining, stellar menu -- but be sure to familiarize yourself with the story before you go.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Momentum
1510 Pacific Ave
11 locals recommend
Open Thursday-Saturday, dinner only. Fine-ish dining, stellar menu -- but be sure to familiarize yourself with the story before you go.
For the Paleo / Cross-Fit / gluten-free types, food-wise. Great rooftop patio (and yoga) + decent cocktail menu for the rest of us.
256 locals recommend
HG Sply Co.
2008 Greenville Ave
256 locals recommend
For the Paleo / Cross-Fit / gluten-free types, food-wise. Great rooftop patio (and yoga) + decent cocktail menu for the rest of us.
It's likely that their housemade sausages will kill me. And what a perfect way to go. Try everything and see if Uber has a wheelbarrow service to get you out the door afterward.
26 locals recommend
Blind Butcher
1919 Greenville Avenue
26 locals recommend
It's likely that their housemade sausages will kill me. And what a perfect way to go. Try everything and see if Uber has a wheelbarrow service to get you out the door afterward.
Selection of restaurants -- local, Asian fusion, sushi, Spanish tapas, cake (!), popups, et cetera. Casa Rubia is one of Dallas' best; Luck is consistently good; LTO changes concept every 3 months.
268 locals recommend
Trinity Groves
331 Singleton Blvd
268 locals recommend
Selection of restaurants -- local, Asian fusion, sushi, Spanish tapas, cake (!), popups, et cetera. Casa Rubia is one of Dallas' best; Luck is consistently good; LTO changes concept every 3 months.
One of the best chefs in Dallas kicks it casual -- the dogs are fantastic, but it's the burger that everyone sings for.
Luscher's Red Hots
2653 Commerce St
One of the best chefs in Dallas kicks it casual -- the dogs are fantastic, but it's the burger that everyone sings for.
Best in the city - experimental without overwhelming; phenomenal wine list at a decent prices. Even Instagram can't capture how great the food, wine, and atmosphere are.
7 locals recommend
FT33
1617 Hi Line Dr
7 locals recommend
Best in the city - experimental without overwhelming; phenomenal wine list at a decent prices. Even Instagram can't capture how great the food, wine, and atmosphere are.
Go for the craft coffee; stay for the ambiance and wine at sunset. Breakfast tacos in the morning; light lunch & dinner menu available.
57 locals recommend
Ascension Coffee
1621 Oak Lawn Ave
57 locals recommend
Go for the craft coffee; stay for the ambiance and wine at sunset. Breakfast tacos in the morning; light lunch & dinner menu available.
The food is built around the beer - 40+ taps, nearly all of which are craft. Check their website for tappings and tasting opportunities - and don't skip dinner!
44 locals recommend
Meddlesome Moth
1621 Oak Lawn Ave
44 locals recommend
The food is built around the beer - 40+ taps, nearly all of which are craft. Check their website for tappings and tasting opportunities - and don't skip dinner!
Get Sunday Funday started with a proper brunch at DISH - and enjoy all the attention on the patio!
12 locals recommend
Cedar Grove
4123 Cedar Springs Rd
12 locals recommend
Get Sunday Funday started with a proper brunch at DISH - and enjoy all the attention on the patio!

Arts & Culture

Check out the website for a wide variety of events, including live music, yoga & workouts, classes, and much more.
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
884 locals recommend
Check out the website for a wide variety of events, including live music, yoga & workouts, classes, and much more.
Lots of boutiques, unique finds, and plenty of restaurants to satisfy any hunger.
521 locals recommend
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis St
521 locals recommend
Lots of boutiques, unique finds, and plenty of restaurants to satisfy any hunger.
Catch a film, see where Lee Harvey Oswald was shot, drink a beer. Up & coming area that most Dallas-ites don't know much about (yet).
79 locals recommend
The Texas Theatre
231 Jefferson
79 locals recommend
Catch a film, see where Lee Harvey Oswald was shot, drink a beer. Up & coming area that most Dallas-ites don't know much about (yet).
Fun, entertaining, and informative for kids & adults alike. Check the website for current exhibits - and for themed Adult Nights at the museum!
727 locals recommend
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field St
727 locals recommend
Fun, entertaining, and informative for kids & adults alike. Check the website for current exhibits - and for themed Adult Nights at the museum!
Late Night Thursdays - free & open until 10pm. Often there are other events (Late Night at the Nasher, etc) going on as well - check the website.
790 locals recommend
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood St
790 locals recommend
Late Night Thursdays - free & open until 10pm. Often there are other events (Late Night at the Nasher, etc) going on as well - check the website.

Sightseeing

Where everyone in Downtown, Uptown, and Midtown runs -- from Victory Park to Knox-Henderson.
189 locals recommend
Katy Trail (Dallas)
Katy Trail (Dallas)
189 locals recommend
Where everyone in Downtown, Uptown, and Midtown runs -- from Victory Park to Knox-Henderson.

Drinks & Nightlife

Hidden gem -- best to catch an Uber or Lyft as the cocktails are classically fantastic.
10 locals recommend
Windmill Lounge
5320 Maple Ave
10 locals recommend
Hidden gem -- best to catch an Uber or Lyft as the cocktails are classically fantastic.
Just outside the Bishop Arts District, it's quickly growing in stature - but the attitude and neighborhood ambiance are the same.
60 locals recommend
Nova
1417 W Davis St
60 locals recommend
Just outside the Bishop Arts District, it's quickly growing in stature - but the attitude and neighborhood ambiance are the same.
Hidden gem -- authentic Mexican (southern coast). Ask Raul (chef & owner) to play the guitar for you.
18 locals recommend
Mesa
118 Jefferson
18 locals recommend
Hidden gem -- authentic Mexican (southern coast). Ask Raul (chef & owner) to play the guitar for you.
Best jukebox in town - and live music on the weekends, including jazz & plenty of cover bands. Also located in the middle of a zillion new spots & classics if you're into food + music.
25 locals recommend
Twilite Lounge
2640 Elm St
25 locals recommend
Best jukebox in town - and live music on the weekends, including jazz & plenty of cover bands. Also located in the middle of a zillion new spots & classics if you're into food + music.
A downstairs speakeasy-style joint -- with a full menu from The Joule Hotel above. Go for the cocktails and show off to the locals who don't know the spot.
41 locals recommend
Midnight Rambler
1530 Main
41 locals recommend
A downstairs speakeasy-style joint -- with a full menu from The Joule Hotel above. Go for the cocktails and show off to the locals who don't know the spot.
Maybe the Harwood District will be Dallas' next hot neighborhood. Regardless, this little spot has bocce, hammocks, and cold beer.
12 locals recommend
The Grove at Harwood
3019 McKinnon St
12 locals recommend
Maybe the Harwood District will be Dallas' next hot neighborhood. Regardless, this little spot has bocce, hammocks, and cold beer.
Who knew I'd kill for fried okra? Or their Coma Burger? Wait, what?! Fantastic food + a group of beer wunderkinds (who aren't snobbish about it!)
36 locals recommend
Braindead Brewing
2625 Main
36 locals recommend
Who knew I'd kill for fried okra? Or their Coma Burger? Wait, what?! Fantastic food + a group of beer wunderkinds (who aren't snobbish about it!)
Old school and a world all of its own. They have country AND western (and occasionally some rock too)
19 locals recommend
Adair's Saloon
2624 Commerce St
19 locals recommend
Old school and a world all of its own. They have country AND western (and occasionally some rock too)
Great club in the middle of Cedar Springs -- go dance dance dance the night away!
35 locals recommend
Station 4
3911 Cedar Springs Rd
35 locals recommend
Great club in the middle of Cedar Springs -- go dance dance dance the night away!

Essentials

Undergoing renovations at the moment, but many of the local vendors are still out there, especially Saturday mornings.
189 locals recommend
Dallas Farmers Market
920 S Harwood St
189 locals recommend
Undergoing renovations at the moment, but many of the local vendors are still out there, especially Saturday mornings.
The Texas version of TJ's is a little different -- but you can count on your basics & staples here.
185 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2001 Greenville Ave
185 locals recommend
The Texas version of TJ's is a little different -- but you can count on your basics & staples here.