Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts

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A photo of The Mayors House By Selda restaurant

1. The Mayors House By Selda

4.8

Exceptional(369)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Oak Cliff

Booked 24 times today

The Mayor’s House By Selda is NOW OPEN! A full service restaurant in the historic The Mayors House home in Bishop Arts District in Dallas’ Oak Cliff. Led by acclaimed chef, Habip Kargin, and serving delicious dishes, kebab, a variety of fish, pilaf, pide, pistachio desserts, and more! We have a patio off the front of the restaurant where we offer hookah. We also have a small patio upstairs with great downtown views. Downstairs we have a full bar, a place for special events.

2. VEN AQUI COCINA

4.5

Awesome(12)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Oak Cliff

Booked 3 times today

Discover Ven Aqui Cocina, a Latin restaurant bar nestled in the heart of Bishop Arts District. Experience a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort where sleek design meets a warm, inviting atmosphere. The ambient lighting and chic decor set the stage for an intimate dining experience suitable for any occasion, whether it's a romantic evening or a lively gathering.Indulge in our menu featuring a tantalizing array of authentic Latin dishes, meticulously crafted with the freshest ingredients and traditional techniques. Each bite bursts with bold and vibrant flavors that will transport your taste buds. Enhance your dining experience with our curated selection of premium mezcals, expertly mixed into innovative cocktails or savored straight for a pure tasting journey.

3. Catch Dallas

4.5

Awesome(272)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Uptown

Booked 85 times today

Catch Dallas, Catch Hospitality Group's newest 16,000 square-foot dining destination in Uptown Dallas' Maple Terrace, is complete with a two-level outdoor patio and private events in our signature space, The Emerald Room. The menu marries simple yet elegant seafood, sushi, and steak alongside beloved signature dishes, like the Catch Roll and Truffle Sashimi, and 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.

4. Crown Block

4.5

Awesome(3098)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 91 times today

Poised high above the Dallas skyline atop Reunion Tower, Crown Block offers a culinary experience to surpass that of the typical steakhouse, complemented by an approachable, stylish environment in celebration of all things grilled, seared and roasted. A fine balance between steak, seafood and plant-based cuisine, featuring ingredients from regional farms, ranches and the Gulf of Mexico. The Rare Steak program embraces a range of offerings that includes Prime Beef, Texas Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu and is complimented by a sushi and chilled seafood display, a dessert bar with pastry chefs in action, as well as signature craft cocktails and an extensive wine list.Wine and dine on another level with breathtaking views of the city. This isn’t just a steakhouse, this rises above them all. Complimentary Valet

5. Carbone - Dallas

4.6

Exceptional(362)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 28 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.

6. The Mexican

4.7

Exceptional(1292)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Design District

Booked 79 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.

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7. The Henry - Dallas

4.6

Exceptional(3059)

$$$$Price: Moderate

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

Booked 122 times today

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

8. Carbone Vino

4.4

Awesome(150)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 8 times today

VINO is a nostalgic, yet elevated, Italian American concept from Major Food Group. Drawing from the essence of Carbone, VINO offers some of its most famous dishes, alongside Chef Mario Carbone’s signature pizza, handmade pasta, grand salumi boards, and an ever changing selection of seasonal dishes made daily with the finest ingredients. The incomparable wine collection, curated from around the world to accompany the menu, delivers both familiar and exceptional flavor pairings and moments to celebrate.

9. EVELYN

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4.8

Exceptional(32)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Design District

Booked 140 times today

EVELYN, an old Hollywood-inspired steakhouse & lounge. A glamorous, timeless concept embodying the allure and mystique of Hollywood's Golden Age.

10. The Charles

4.9

Exceptional(207)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • West Dallas

Booked 47 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.

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Cincinnati / Dayton •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic service and excellent food. Shrimp Fajitas were flavorful (wish tails were taken off for me) and quesadillas very taste. The strawberry margarita was great too!
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DonVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •139 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Good food and service. A little disappointed with the Kung Pao chicken. Not as flavorful as I have had at other restaurants.
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P.F. Chang's - DallasPrice: Moderate• Asian• North Dallas
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4.5
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Debra
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 22, 2025
Great atmosphere, very professional, drinks were outstanding, the food was hot, tasty and cooked just right, the owner she was very friendly and professional with a warm demeanor
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The Icon Restaurant and LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Richardson
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4.1
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Shanae
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
this was our first time coming here, first the food was outstanding, the drinks were great, and the restaurant was very inviting, the service was a bit slow, but the food definitely made up for that.
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Fusion Vibes Kitchen + LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Richardson
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4.2

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