Guidebook for Dallas
Parks & Nature
It's two blocks away and it's got decent open space for a dog to run and playground equipment for kids to play. Public pool that's cheap and nice.
13 locals recommend
Kidd Springs Park
1003 Cedar Hill AveIt's two blocks away and it's got decent open space for a dog to run and playground equipment for kids to play. Public pool that's cheap and nice.
Food Scene
Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Dallas, it's been on a 6 week wait for a table since they opened 2 years ago. There are four seats at the bar that are first come first serve. The food is all hand made daily and amazing.
45 locals recommend
Lucia
287 North Bishop AvenueArguably the best Italian restaurant in Dallas, it's been on a 6 week wait for a table since they opened 2 years ago. There are four seats at the bar that are first come first serve. The food is all hand made daily and amazing.
Good for casual, family and group service of Pizza, Salads and a good beer selection.
110 locals recommend
Eno's Pizza Tavern
407 N Bishop AveGood for casual, family and group service of Pizza, Salads and a good beer selection.
French Bistro is always solid and has a nice oyster program, the bar area is one of my favorite rooms in Dallas.
50 locals recommend
Boulevardier
408 N Bishop AveFrench Bistro is always solid and has a nice oyster program, the bar area is one of my favorite rooms in Dallas.
Dude, Sweet Chocolate
1925 Greenville AveHand crafted chocolate shop, not fancy just damn good.
Hattie's
418 North Bishop AvenueWhite tablecloth service of Southern cuisine.
It's more cafe/restaurant with a full menu. They are known for their Brunch, get there early.
83 locals recommend
Oddfellows
316 W 7th StIt's more cafe/restaurant with a full menu. They are known for their Brunch, get there early.
Jon the Owner and Exec Chef does great work with a fresh daily menu and a solid bar too.
35 locals recommend
Stock & Barrel
316 W Davis StJon the Owner and Exec Chef does great work with a fresh daily menu and a solid bar too.
TX BBQ served the way we really eat it, measured by weight and wrapped in butcher paper. Their ribs and brisket are excellent.
99 locals recommend
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ
400 W Davis StTX BBQ served the way we really eat it, measured by weight and wrapped in butcher paper. Their ribs and brisket are excellent.
This is the type of restaurant that gives Dallas credibility to be named best new food city by Bon Appetite. It's another concept by friends David and Jennifer Uger, they have Lucia as well.
Macellaio Dallas
287 N Bishop AveThis is the type of restaurant that gives Dallas credibility to be named best new food city by Bon Appetite. It's another concept by friends David and Jennifer Uger, they have Lucia as well.
It's got that new buzz, they are still trying to find their way with the menu and service but it's a nice space and addition to the neighborhood.
61 locals recommend
Paradiso
308 N Bishop AveIt's got that new buzz, they are still trying to find their way with the menu and service but it's a nice space and addition to the neighborhood.
Solid menu, especially if you want something delicious made with vegetables, it's really hard to find good vegetarian dishes in Dallas.
35 locals recommend
Tribal All Day Cafe
263 N Bishop AveSolid menu, especially if you want something delicious made with vegetables, it's really hard to find good vegetarian dishes in Dallas.
Indian influenced, it's got some good vegetarian dishes. It's good, not amazing.
28 locals recommend
Nora Restaurant and Bar
205 N Bishop AveIndian influenced, it's got some good vegetarian dishes. It's good, not amazing.
Tejas
250 N Bishop AveVery casual, walk up service, solid menu.
Eat the ceviche, not the sandwiches and drink the beer, not the cocktails/tequila. It's close and casual.
Ceviche Oyster Bar
451 W Davis StEat the ceviche, not the sandwiches and drink the beer, not the cocktails/tequila. It's close and casual.
This is a TexMex dinner, scratch kitchen, not sophisticated and the interior is special in it's own way. The food is solid, prices low with large portions, service is good enough. It's family run now for 20+ years. Breakfast tacos to go are the pro move.
21 locals recommend
El Jordan Cafe
416 N Bishop AveThis is a TexMex dinner, scratch kitchen, not sophisticated and the interior is special in it's own way. The food is solid, prices low with large portions, service is good enough. It's family run now for 20+ years. Breakfast tacos to go are the pro move.
It's fine, it's just not done very well and it's overpriced for what it is. Oddfellows is a better choice for comfort food.
27 locals recommend
Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. (Bishop Arts)
310 W 7th StIt's fine, it's just not done very well and it's overpriced for what it is. Oddfellows is a better choice for comfort food.
Tillmans used to be amazing, it suffers from lack of attention by the owners/management. It's good, but pricey for what's delivered.
14 locals recommend
Tillman's Roadhouse
324 W 7th StTillmans used to be amazing, it suffers from lack of attention by the owners/management. It's good, but pricey for what's delivered.
Dallas has amazing ethnic food, this is not one of them.
The best Tai food in Dallas is in the suburbs, use Dallas Observer food critic Brian Reinhart's list if you're into amazing ethnic.
9 locals recommend
Chan Thai Restaurant
436 W 7th StDallas has amazing ethnic food, this is not one of them.
The best Tai food in Dallas is in the suburbs, use Dallas Observer food critic Brian Reinhart's list if you're into amazing ethnic.
I really want this family owned place to be amazing, but its not, it's a pass. :-/
7 locals recommend
Greek Cafe & Bakery
334 W Davis StI really want this family owned place to be amazing, but its not, it's a pass. :-/
Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts
380 W 7th StIt's fine for simple things, rolls etc...
I'm not a fan... portions are large, it's close.... idk what else to say
48 locals recommend
Cafe Brazil
3851 Cedar Springs RdI'm not a fan... portions are large, it's close.... idk what else to say
It's a neighborhood favorite. Chef Matt Balke does great work. Tuesday nights are 1/2 price bottle of wine nights, that with a flat bread is a great dinner.
76 locals recommend
Bolsa
It's a neighborhood favorite. Chef Matt Balke does great work. Tuesday nights are 1/2 price bottle of wine nights, that with a flat bread is a great dinner.
It's the best coffee experience within walking distance to the house. The food menu is really solid and the house made sourdough is fantastic. They don't have togo coffee cups, so plan ahead.
8 locals recommend
Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters
817 W Davis StIt's the best coffee experience within walking distance to the house. The food menu is really solid and the house made sourdough is fantastic. They don't have togo coffee cups, so plan ahead.
Drinks & Nightlife
An eclectic neighborhood bar with a good patio and a late night kitchen.
34 locals recommend
Ten Bells Tavern
232 W 7th StAn eclectic neighborhood bar with a good patio and a late night kitchen.
Decent little bar, walkable is it's best feature. The drinks vary by bar staff. Surprisingly good sandwich menu, house made pastrami is on point.
12 locals recommend
Parker Barrow's Craft House and Deli
338 W Davis StDecent little bar, walkable is it's best feature. The drinks vary by bar staff. Surprisingly good sandwich menu, house made pastrami is on point.
Corner bar that's walking distance. Owned by the same group that owns Parker Barrows, so level of service is the same. It has amazing potential, but as it is it's a place to watch a game and have a shot and a beer.
20 locals recommend
WhiteHall Exchange
500 N Bishop AveCorner bar that's walking distance. Owned by the same group that owns Parker Barrows, so level of service is the same. It has amazing potential, but as it is it's a place to watch a game and have a shot and a beer.
Excellent local spot, their house made beers are great as is the cocktail program which is limited but fresh and excellent. The food program is pretty solid, especially for a bar. There is a nice small patio out back. The one downside are the hours, they are closed Sun & Mon to brew beer exclusively and close at midnight the rest of the week.
23 locals recommend
Small Brewpub
333 JeffersonExcellent local spot, their house made beers are great as is the cocktail program which is limited but fresh and excellent. The food program is pretty solid, especially for a bar. There is a nice small patio out back. The one downside are the hours, they are closed Sun & Mon to brew beer exclusively and close at midnight the rest of the week.
First of all, on this category listing of airbnb's there needs to be the category of "amazing dive bar" cuz that's what Barbara's is. Local scene catering to LGBT community but everyone is welcome to embarrass themselves on the karaoke stage. No food, but the drinks are stiff and cheap.
14 locals recommend
The Pavilion Lounge
325 Centre StFirst of all, on this category listing of airbnb's there needs to be the category of "amazing dive bar" cuz that's what Barbara's is. Local scene catering to LGBT community but everyone is welcome to embarrass themselves on the karaoke stage. No food, but the drinks are stiff and cheap.
It's the best cocktail bar in a 2 block proximity to the house. It suffers from thinking it is better than it is. If you order at the bar and keep it limited to what's on the menu or a basic classic you'll be fine.
19 locals recommend
Botanist
308 N Bishop AveIt's the best cocktail bar in a 2 block proximity to the house. It suffers from thinking it is better than it is. If you order at the bar and keep it limited to what's on the menu or a basic classic you'll be fine.
If you're into cider, this is a must stop. They have an arcade concept that's 10min from the house that's amazing if you're into arcades and pinball.
27 locals recommend
Bishop Cider Company
509 N Bishop AveIf you're into cider, this is a must stop. They have an arcade concept that's 10min from the house that's amazing if you're into arcades and pinball.
Arts & Culture
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood StThe DMA is amazing. Go!
World class sculpture museum. Amazing Renzo Piano building.
240 locals recommend
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora StWorld class sculpture museum. Amazing Renzo Piano building.
While Chicago has the Field Museum in Texas along with our tainted text books we get a museum to study Nature and Science through the lens of the petroleum industry. While the dinosaur collection is pretty solid and the gemology section is down right stunning, like one of the best I've ever seen, the museum borders between a justification of natural gas fracking and an amusement park.
727 locals recommend
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StWhile Chicago has the Field Museum in Texas along with our tainted text books we get a museum to study Nature and Science through the lens of the petroleum industry. While the dinosaur collection is pretty solid and the gemology section is down right stunning, like one of the best I've ever seen, the museum borders between a justification of natural gas fracking and an amusement park.
One of the best independent book stores in Dallas. If you read, this is your spot.
78 locals recommend
The Wild Detectives
314 W Eighth StOne of the best independent book stores in Dallas. If you read, this is your spot.
Shopping
So not to be an ass but if you're saving pennies by staying in an airBnB 4510 is NOT your store. The upside is it's an amazing store, stunning in it's presentation. I'd recommend perusing all the beautiful things and people that are always around and heading to the top floor to have an overpriced Americano at the bar. It's expensive but it's fabulous.
20 locals recommend
Forty Five Ten
1615 MainSo not to be an ass but if you're saving pennies by staying in an airBnB 4510 is NOT your store. The upside is it's an amazing store, stunning in it's presentation. I'd recommend perusing all the beautiful things and people that are always around and heading to the top floor to have an overpriced Americano at the bar. It's expensive but it's fabulous.
Fantastic store curated by its owner/friend Julie who is also a fashion designer with her own collection available in the store as well as curated others.
Harkensback
2321 N Bishop AveFantastic store curated by its owner/friend Julie who is also a fashion designer with her own collection available in the store as well as curated others.
A well curated locally owned shop the huband wife team, friends JP&Erin have a great eye and offer lots of great things at a reasonable price point.
8 locals recommend
neighborhood store + gallery
2532 Converse StreetA well curated locally owned shop the huband wife team, friends JP&Erin have a great eye and offer lots of great things at a reasonable price point.
Essentials
This is the closest Gstore, pretty serviceable, with a solid produce section. This protein section, butcher, in the back is a bit of a trip if you're not familiar with Latin culture grocery stores. The "Latin" aisle with the prayer candles is a pretty solid viewing as well. The checkout lines are maybe worse than Walmart, whatever you do don't be tempted to get in the line that sells lottery tickets, walkup ticket sales take priority over checking out grocery customers.
40 locals recommend
Fiesta Mart
611 JeffersonThis is the closest Gstore, pretty serviceable, with a solid produce section. This protein section, butcher, in the back is a bit of a trip if you're not familiar with Latin culture grocery stores. The "Latin" aisle with the prayer candles is a pretty solid viewing as well. The checkout lines are maybe worse than Walmart, whatever you do don't be tempted to get in the line that sells lottery tickets, walkup ticket sales take priority over checking out grocery customers.
GREAT produce section... I'm not sure what else they have. Seriously it's kinda random, maybe it's a "health food" store.
43 locals recommend
Cox Farms Market - Dallas
778 Fort Worth AveGREAT produce section... I'm not sure what else they have. Seriously it's kinda random, maybe it's a "health food" store.
Ok, this place is getting a little deep into the Latin culture in my neighborhood but there are a few things that are straight amazing. In the butcher counter they make the best guacamole, salsa verda and roja and it's cheap. After you fumble your way through that order with the counter clerk that doesn't speak English pickup a pack of fresh four tortillas, they are hot and fing amaz. Check out their prayer candle section it's legit. Now go home and slather those tortillas in butter and crack open a Modelo beer and all will be right in the Oak Cliff.
Super Mercado Monterrey
300 E Jefferson BlvdOk, this place is getting a little deep into the Latin culture in my neighborhood but there are a few things that are straight amazing. In the butcher counter they make the best guacamole, salsa verda and roja and it's cheap. After you fumble your way through that order with the counter clerk that doesn't speak English pickup a pack of fresh four tortillas, they are hot and fing amaz. Check out their prayer candle section it's legit. Now go home and slather those tortillas in butter and crack open a Modelo beer and all will be right in the Oak Cliff.