Best Restaurants for People Watching in Uptown

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) CorridorDeep EllumDesign DistrictDowntownEast DallasKnox / Henderson

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22 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Nick & Sam's Steakhouse restaurant

1. Nick & Sam's Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(9541)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 112 times today

Situated minutes from Downtown, Nick & Sam’s is a contemporary steakhouse featuring selections of prime meats as well as American and Australian Kobe and a variety of seafood. We offer a mostly American wine list of over 400 labels plus an international selection, with 20 wines by the glass.USA Today says “well-done”, ZAGAT “very good to excellent” and a 2008 recipient of the Five Diamond Star Award.

A photo of Feng Shui Fine Asian Cuisine restaurant

2. Feng Shui Fine Asian Cuisine

4.8

Exceptional(104)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Uptown

Booked 22 times today

Feng Shui Fine Asian Cuisine offers authentic Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine in a refined setting designed to nourish both body and spirit.

3. The Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(1244)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Design District

Booked 116 times today

We are craftsmen of Mexican food and drink, serving heritage recipes for beloved Mexican favorites from generations past, evolved through bold flavors, and made with the highest quality ingredients.

4. Town Hearth

4.8

Exceptional(664)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Design District

Booked 64 times today

Return to simple, primal, rustic style cooking. 6,000 Sq Feet, 1500 Bottle Wine Room, Old & New World Burgundies, Bottles from the Northwest. Sincere food that is real and straight forward, fun, and relatable. Design: Refined, Modern, Masculine, Rustic Vibe, Vintage Vein, progressively retro throwback appeal.Please call the restaurant if you do not see a reservation time you are looking for. We will do our best to get you a table! 214-761-1617

5. Te Deseo

4.1

Excellent(489)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Your senses will fall in love with Te Deseo, featuring Latin American-inspired cuisine and cocktails in an extraordinary environment that beckons you in for dinner and lures you into staying into the night. The 14,000 square foot restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining, four bars, and a breezy rooftop featuring breathtaking city views. Te Deseo's interior is a series of uniquely designed dining rooms each drawing inspiration from a different Latin American country. These rooms wrap around a central courtyard that is embellished with a must-see art piece. Upstairs, revel in another bar experience with frozen cocktails and an impressive cigar menu.

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6. Drake's Hollywood - Dallas

4.7

Exceptional(631)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• American • Park Cities

Booked 74 times today

An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis*Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact events@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm in the bar. For more information, visit our website.

7. Doce Mesas

4.5

Awesome(30)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Uptown

Booked 28 times today

We are very excited to announce that our third location officially opened on September 12th 2024 in the beautiful historic Maple Terrace development. From our dining area, all the way to our open patio, we went for a stunning modern design that is still comfortable and relaxing for catching up with old friends and making new ones!

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8. North Italia - Dallas

4.7

Exceptional(1283)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

Booked 38 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

9. Monarch

4.8

Exceptional(566)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Dallas

Booked 19 times today

Monarch is a wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, steaks, and grilled seafood. The overall approach to preparation is light, fresh and technique driven. Our generous staff and sultry atmosphere promise an unforgettable experience designed to be the ultimate expression of luxury dining in Dallas. Visit us online for additional reservation availability - www.monarchrestaurants.com*** We will do our best to accommodate any window request. To guarantee a window, reservations must be booked online at www.monarchrestaurants.com. ***

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10. Anchor Sushi Bar - Knox Street

4.5

Awesome(96)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Knox / Henderson

Booked 53 times today

Anchor Sushi Bar is a stylish and playful take on a time-honored American dining room and bar. Upon entering, guests are immediately transported by the sophisticated, refreshing and bright atmosphere reminiscent of an East Coast vintage yacht club. Vandelay Hospitality’s first sushi concept, Anchor Sushi Bar boasts a broad and timeless menu featuring pressed, raw sushi rolls and other Asian-fusion favorites.

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Norma
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Emerald was very attentive and friendly, tequila tasting with Alejandro was AWESOME. We had a great time and the food was delicious.
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The MexicanPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Design District
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4.8
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Teri
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service, atmosphere, and food. This was a business meeting and it was the perfect location for it.
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Town HearthPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Design District
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4.8
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Jacob
Lake of the Ozarks •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Best dinner experience I have ever had. Just amazing overall experience!
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Nick & Sam's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Uptown
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4.6
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Raha
Los Angeles •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Loved it! Would definitely go back again :) also Stan at the sushi bar is amazing!
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Feng Shui Fine Asian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Chinese• Uptown
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
Amazing experience for my dad’s 65th birthday dinner. It was a hit with everyone with great food and service.
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Te DeseoPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Downtown
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4.1

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