Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Downtown

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Arts DistrictDallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) CorridorDeep EllumDesign DistrictDowntownGreenville Avenue

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The default order for search results reflects a number of factors, including table availability, restaurant location, search criteria, and restaurant reviews and ratings. In addition, payment made by a restaurant to OpenTable is also a factor for the relative ordering of restaurants.

A photo of Nick & Sam's Steakhouse restaurant

1. Nick & Sam's Steakhouse

4.5

Awesome(9563)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Uptown

Booked 97 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.

2. Mister Charles

4.8

Exceptional(329)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Knox / Henderson

Booked 57 times today

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.

3. Tei-An

4.7

Exceptional(70)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Arts District

Booked 11 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.

4. Stillwell's

4.7

Exceptional(152)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Inspired by deep Texan roots and featuring beef from the in-house HWD Beef program, Stillwell's is the hotel's signature, classic steakhouse with a modern twist. Oenophiles will be impressed by the first-rate wine list featuring rare and hard-to-find wines from around the world. Stillwell's is located on the seventh floor and open to both guests of the hotel and visitors.

5. The Charles

4.9

Exceptional(204)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • West Dallas

Booked 30 times today

A collaboration between Chas Martin, Chef J Chastain, Benji Homsey, and Ross and Corbin See of Sees Design, The Charles is a nightly eatery where Italian design and cuisine are interpreted through a Texas lens.

6. STK - Dallas

4.0

Excellent(1782)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 68 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

7. Elephant East

4.3

Awesome(309)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Uptown

Booked 44 times today

A joy ride for the senses with Pan-Asian-inspired cocktails & cuisine.

A photo of El Carlos Elegante restaurant

8. El Carlos Elegante

4.9

Exceptional(216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • West Dallas

Booked 35 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.

9. Te Deseo

4.1

Excellent(495)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Downtown

Booked 64 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.

A photo of The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek restaurant

10. The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

4.7

Exceptional(3260)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn

Booked 27 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.

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JorgeVIP
Chicago / Illinois •236 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place to celebrate or to go for a nice diner. Very upscale and well dress customers. Diego our server was amazing. Very accommodating and kind. We enjoyed diner very much.
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Mister CharlesPrice: Very Expensive• American• Knox / Henderson
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4.8
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Van
New Orleans / Louisiana •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding food in a sexy restaurant! Top-notch service. The harwood beef was a real treat, along with all the sides. Stillwell is the perfect restaurant of Swexan!
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Stillwell'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.7
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DuaneVIP
Hawaii •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great place for a Business dinner. Food was phenomenal and the service was impeccable.
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Nick & Sam's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Uptown
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4.5
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Steve
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The service was impeccable and the food was fabulous.
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The CharlesPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Italian• West Dallas
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4.9
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katietVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 13, 2025
Really good but really expensive for little food. Very authentic.
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Tei-AnPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Arts District
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4.7