Best Fine Dining Restaurants in South Dallas

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Catch Dallas

new

4.8

Exceptional(32)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 76 times today

Catch Hospitality Group's eighth location, Catch Dallas, will be opening it's doors in the iconic and historic Maple Terrace Development this Fall. The 16,000 square-foot dining destination in Uptown Dallas will be complete with a two-level outdoor patio and private events in the signature space, the Emerald Room. The menu will marry simple yet elegant seafood, sushi, and steak both globally and locally influenced alongside beloved signature dishes like the Catch Roll and Truffle Sashimi. Catch Dallas will feature premium Japanese specialties like luxury sushi selections from Tokyo's Toyosu Market and a unique variety of Japanese Wagyu, which is masterfully seared tableside on a hot rock. If you do not see your preferred availability, please use the "notify me" button to join our waitlist & be alerted in real time of openings!

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2. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Dallas Uptown

4.9

Exceptional(6080)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 49 times today

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.

3. Fearing's

4.8

Exceptional(6177)

Price: Very Expensive

• Southwest • Uptown

Booked 32 times today

With its lively personality, warm welcome and the “Bold Flavors-No Borders” cuisine of celebrity chef Dean Fearing (the godfather of Modern Texas Cuisine), Fearing’s is a “can’t miss” stop in Dallas. One of the most popular and acclaimed restaurants in Texas, Fearing’s attracts everyone from celebrities, rock stars, local diners and business travelers -- to heads of state and people who just plain love great food from Texas and the Southwest.Join us in one of our seven unforgettable indoor and heated outdoor settings, ranging from casual to elegant, and including the legendary and always fun Rattlesnake Bar. Welcome to Fearing’s Restaurant – where Texas friendliness and great service are always available. And don’t forget to ask to meet Dean Fearing -- chef, recording artist, guitar connoisseur and best-selling author of The Texas Food Bible. If you’re lucky, he may just stop by your table to give you his own personal welcome.

4. Carbone - Dallas

4.6

Exceptional(296)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 37 times today

Carbone is Chef Mario Carbone’s homage to the great Italian American restaurants of mid-20th century in New York, where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food was served in settings that were simultaneously elegant, comfortable and unpretentious. His food captures the essence of that history but takes its culinary cues from the kitchens of his childhood, the great talents with whom he worked throughout his early career and incorporates his signature techniques that blend familiar and bold flavors to create the most craveable dishes. We call this Carbone Italian.

5. Monarch

4.7

Exceptional(532)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Dallas

Booked 12 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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6. El Carlos Elegante

4.8

Exceptional(75)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Dallas

Booked 30 times today

El Carlos Elegante is a Mexican-inspired eatery that is open for dinner service and showcases beloved Latin cooking traditions through the chef team’s talent and creativity. Patrons can enjoy large cuts of high-end, Argentinian-style wood-fired meats and fish, a stunning crudo selection, house-made tortillas, as well as traditional masa-based dishes relevant to the heart of Mexico. The restaurant also features a seasonal craft cocktail menu and a standout Mezcal program, as well as a global list of wines and champagnes.

7. Tei-An

new

4.8

Exceptional(21)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Arts District

Booked 17 times today

Chef Teiichi Sakurai, well-known as the founder of Teppo (1995) and Tei Tei (1998), opened Tei-An in 2008 at One Arts Plaza. Chef Sakurai continues the pursuit of introducing authentic Japanese culinary culture to Dallas through ancient techniques and years of mastering the fragile and sophisticated soba noodle. Called "The crown jewel of Japanese dining in Dallas" by former Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Leslie Brenner, Tei-An continues to induct diners into the art of dining at a traditional, yet modern, Japanese soba noodle house.

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8. The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

4.7

Exceptional(3196)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn

Booked 23 times today

Comfortably sophisticated and welcoming, The Mansion Restaurant features new American cuisine with French influences, coupled with the freshest local ingredients. Executive Chef Charles Olalia has created refined yet approachable menus with bold flavors complemented by a curated wine selection.

9. SER Steak+Spirits

4.7

Exceptional(2444)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Design District

Booked 18 times today

Experience SER Steak + Spirts! Our Executive Chef, Aubrey Murphy introduces a new menu featuring wood-fired prime steaks, locally sourced ingredients, and unique dining experiences. SER showcases unparalleled views of the Dallas skyline and is uniquely decorated with a curated art collection including an array of Classic Automobile Hood Ornaments. Our window tables are non-reservable and are on a first come, first serve basis. The Bar + Lounge is a 21 and up experience with it's stirring and shaking crafted cocktails, an extensive wine collection, and a new whiskey & bourbon experience. Let our mixologists stir, shake, or pour your favorite beverage. SER Steak + Spirits is located within the Hilton Anatole in the growing Dallas Design District. Minutes away from Uptown, Oak Lawn, and local attractions.

10. Mercat Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1182)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Uptown

Booked 31 times today

Mercat Bistro is Paris without the passport. Its transitional yet eternally international ambiance makes Mercat an alluring morning, noon, and night destination to the savvy, well-traveled businessperson to the art-inclined couple seeking a romantic evening. Nestled within Harwood District, Mercat Bistro is a contemporary French Bistro in Uptown Dallas serving Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch and Dinner Daily. To see full our availability of reservations times, please visit mercatbistro.com

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Mike
Dallas - Fort Worth •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The experience was excellent from the food to the service, and the atmosphere. Easily one of the best new lux restaurants in Dallas. Get the espresso martini and the branzino. You’re welcome!
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Catch DallasPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Uptown
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4.8
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Bob
Dallas - Fort Worth •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a wonderful place to bring special to have lunch or dinner. Food is always good, attentive service and very pleasant atmosphere
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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Dallas UptownPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Uptown
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4.9
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jonathan
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We came to celebrate my wife’s birthday with 4 of our children ages 5 and under. Fearings went above and beyond to accommodate us and we have never had a restaurant experience with our kids like this. From the moment we walked in the hostess gave each of our kids a small stuffy to keep them entertained. The staff were extremely attentive to every detail and even helped buckle our youngest into booster seats. Dean Fearing came to say hi and make sure everything was perfect. 15/10 would highly recommend.
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Fearing'sPrice: Very Expensive• Southwest• Uptown
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4.8
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Ronald
New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was absolutely flavorful and good! The service was great also.
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Carbone - DallasPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Design District
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4.6
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Omar
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Breathe taking. This restaurant precedes itself with its reputation nothing but quality from start to finish. Food was emaculent hats off to the chefs. Our waitress was amazing aswell. Definitely will recommend and I’ll be back!
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MonarchPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• East Dallas
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4.7

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Catch Dallas

2. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Dallas Uptown

3. Fearing's

4. Carbone - Dallas

5. Monarch

6. El Carlos Elegante

7. Tei-An

8. The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

9. SER Steak+Spirits

10. Mercat Bistro

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