Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
Smoky Rose
8602 Garland Rdmeats cooked in wood-burning smoker, local beer, and cocktails
a burger joint with a beer garden featuring local brews
30 locals recommend
Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House
1154 Peavy Rda burger joint with a beer garden featuring local brews
20 Feet Seafood Joint
1160 Peavy RdBYOB fish restaurant
a cash-only institution that is known for their beer biscuits and sausage gravy; definitely a greasy spoon
11 locals recommend
Barbec's Restaurant
8949 Garland Rda cash-only institution that is known for their beer biscuits and sausage gravy; definitely a greasy spoon
Cane Rosso
7328 Gaston Aveauthentic Neapolitan style pizzas with great patio dining
rustic eatery with casual farm-to-table fare, a beer garden, and a giant sand lot that kids love
26 locals recommend
The LOT
7530 E Grand Averustic eatery with casual farm-to-table fare, a beer garden, and a giant sand lot that kids love
Mexico Lindo
7515 E Grand Avereliable, casual Tex Mex
Torchys Tacos
9440 Garland Rdan Austin-based chain of inventive and pretty spicy tacos
local Beth Marie’s ice cream, phosphates, and retro candy at an old-fashioned soda fountain
8 locals recommend
Hypnotic Emporium Ice Cream & Candy Shop
9005 Garland Rdlocal Beth Marie’s ice cream, phosphates, and retro candy at an old-fashioned soda fountain
Hypnotic Donuts & Biscuits
9007 Garland Rdartisan donuts and chicken biscuits
a hidden gem – a swanky new restaurant and bar by Julie Doyle of the Polyphonic Spree that could double as a set for “Mad Men”
42 locals recommend
Lounge Here
9028 Garland Rda hidden gem – a swanky new restaurant and bar by Julie Doyle of the Polyphonic Spree that could double as a set for “Mad Men”
Parks & Nature
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdWhite Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdWhite Rock Lake Trail
White Rock Lake Trail