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Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Dallas

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Dallas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Bar Sardine restaurant
4.9
4.9 (8)
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
Park Cities
About the restaurant
It’s often said that the smaller the size, the more amplified the essence of a restaurant tends to be. This sentiment rings especially true for Bar Sardine. Helmed by École Ducasse-trained Executive Chef Elliot Azoulay, this French mini bistro captures the essence of vibrancy, allure, and effortless Parisian charm—the platonic ideal of art de vivre.
Top review
christyVIP
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
The french fries are out of this world! And the ambiance is the BEST!
A photo of Seager & Sons restaurant
4.8
4.8 (83)
$30 and under
American
Far North Dallas
About the restaurant
EXPLORE OUR UNIQUE JOURNEY AND EXPERIENCE THE ESSENCE OF SEAGER & SONS. INDULGE IN OUR DIVERSE OFFERINGS AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE 1970S INSPIRED AMBIANCE. LET OUR STORY CAPTIVATE YOU, JUST LIKE OUR COCKTAIL BAR AND VINYL RECORDS DO.

UNCOVER THE UNEXPECTED SURPRISE OF OUR DELECTABLE PIZZA AND THE DELIGHTFUL TWIST OF OUR SECRET-RECIPE FRIED CHICKEN. OUR MENU IS A HARMONY OF FLAVORS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE WITH EVERY VISIT. THIS IS NOT JUST A BAR; THIS IS A DESTINATION OF ENDLESS ENJOYMENT.

COME, BE A PART OF OUR EVOLVING STORY AND SAVOR EVERY MOMENT WITH US. SEAGER & SONS INVITES YOU TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL, WITH EVERY SIP, EVERY BITE, AND EVERY BEAT OF MUSIC.

Top review
Hannah
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing experience for lunch! Boogie nights pizza was 10/10! Will be back very soon!
A photo of Ziziki's - Travis Walk restaurant
5.0
5 (1426)
$31 to $50
Greek
Park Cities
About the restaurant
Neighborhood bistro specializing in Greek cuisine, with a focus on Greek-fusion and Seafood dishes. Named best Sunday Brunch and Best Patio dining from customers and press. Received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since opening in 1994!
Top review
jaimieVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Always delicious…. though this was our first brunch experience and it was Top Notch! Family style and felt like great value for the per person price. Service never lets us down.
A photo of Avanti Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2132)
$31 to $50
Italian
Uptown
About the restaurant
Avanti Restaurant offers an intimate dining room with a sleek, Uptown bistro atmosphere, where you can hear live music nightly. For the urban connoisseur dine al fresco, sip, mingle and eat outdoors amongst your friends on the trendy McKinney Avenue strip and enjoy exceptional hospitality.
Chef Mario’s cuisine is inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean region. Signature dishes are Pasta Bolognese, Osso Buco, Crab Crusted Sea Bass, Ceviche, Three Cheese Spinach Lasagna, Farfalle Carbonara, or Bone-in Veal Milanese. Our menu also features steaks, lamb, seafood, hand-made fresh pasta, legumes of the season and a Wine Spectator awarded Wine Collection focused on the Italy-Mediterranean including a selection of Texas' rising stars. Avanti has become a Dallas mainstay, a chic neighborhood restaurant for 30 years.

Follow us on Instagram at AvantiDallas

Top review
KraigVIP
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
Martin is our server, every time. He is phenomenal as is the entire team.
A photo of Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown Dallas restaurant
4.9
4.9 (4834)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown
About the restaurant
When visiting the restaurant, patrons descend 18 feet underground in a canopied glass elevator, accessed from street level, for a culinary experience unlike any other. The American Steakhouse offers an expansive 1,800 square foot subterranean courtyard allowing patrons to dine al fresco and enjoy a New Orleans-inspired exterior space. This cool oasis is complete with a 20 foot, 5-tiered granite water wall, multi-tiered landscaping, lava rock fire pit, and black granite bar. Dakota's below-ground patio has long been considered one of the city's most romantic dining spots.

We believe the best steaks come from the best cut and quality. That’s why we get all of our beef fresh from renowned beef purveyors, Allen Brothers. Each cut is corn and grain fed USDA Prime steak that our chef handpicks. Each steak is aged for a minimum of 28 days for a perfectly tender, juicy bite every time.

It is our goal to give you a great meal every time you join us for lunch or dinner.

Top review
Lance
Dined today
Brian L was exceptionally enthusiastic and informative! Anticipated our needs and provided beneficial suggestions.
A photo of Mister Charles restaurant
4.8
4.8 (214)
$31 to $50
American
Knox / Henderson
About the restaurant
Located in the landmarked former Highland Park Soda Fountain Building in Dallas, Mister Charles is Duro Hospitality’s most ambitious restaurant and bar. With irreverent takes on indulgent French and Italian dishes, elevated cocktails, rare wines, opulent over the top design and soaring 38-ft. ceilings, Mister Charles is redefining Dallas’ dining and tippling scene.

Located at 3219 Knox St., Mister Charles is open for dinner seven days a week.

Top review
Michelle
Dined 1 day ago
Thank you to the team here at Mister. You all made my anniversary one for the books. The rose was a nice touch! I’m beyond grateful for this experience. The food just kept getting better and better with each course. Shout out to Mani, Alika, Nehemiah for showing us true hospitality.
A photo of Arthur's Steakhouse restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1350)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
North Dallas / Addison
About the restaurant
Arthurs Steakhouse started in 1948 by Arthurs Bates and his wife off of McKinney Avenue in the Dallas uptown District. It moved to the Gold Towers on Central Expressway and after decades, in 2001, it relocated to Addison where is thrives today. Now withstanding the test of over 70 years, Arthurs Steakhouse offers a grand setting with a Rat Pack Chic vibe and high style for guests to relax and enjoy fine dining with nightly entertainment. You are welcomed into the main dining room by the giant 600 lb Baccarat Crystal Chandelier that suspends over the main dining room. The main dining room is surrounded by 1200 gallons of fresh water aquariums with colorful fish to watch you dine. Arthurs invites you to dine with them in the same way a friend invites you to their home. Five star dining with menu features like Escargot, Crab Cakes, Champagne Brie Soup, Tournedos Rossini, and Chocolate Souffles for dessert. The wine list is extensive and affordable.

Top review
VictoriaVIP
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Great meal. Great service! Always top notch at Arthur’s.
A photo of Tei Tei Robata Bar restaurant
4.9
4.9 (323)
$50 and over
Japanese
Knox / Henderson
About the restaurant
Welcome to Tei Tei Robata Bar! The place you feel like you are almost in Japan. Just open your mind, eyes and mouth, enjoy the cultural experience during your visit.
Top review
Jim
Dined 4 days ago
The Best for the last 20 years. Highly recommended.
About the restaurant
Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.
Top review
Greg
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing experience! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great steakhouse experience!
A photo of Purepecha restaurant
5.0
5 (164)
$50 and over
Mexican
Deep Ellum
About the restaurant
Offering a 4 course tasting menu in the front dining room and a 7 course tasting menu in the communal chefs kitchen table. The menu showcases dishes of Michoacan, Mexico featuring both traditional and international ingredients, flair and flavors. Experience brought to you by chef Regino Rojas, multi time nominated chef for James Beard Award and numerous accolades all together. Purepecha was named Best Tasting Menu by D Magazine August 2024 issue, named Best Restaurant by D magazine December 2023 issue.

Please contact us directly for groups up to 14 people.

Unable to accommodate to vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian, these requests will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding.

No shows and cancellations with less than 72 hours notice will be charged a $120-$180 cancellation fee per person. Online cancellation cut off is 72 hours before the reservation and not able to be cancelled. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone or email. Thank you for respecting our policy

Top review
michelle
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
Amazing 7 course dinner with each meal being perfectly cooked and curated! Highly recommend doing the chefs meal in the kitchen for a truly amazing experience!
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