Best Restaurants for People Watching in Downtown

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Monarch

4.6

Exceptional(531)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Dallas

Booked 13 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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2. Scout - The Statler Dallas

4.1

Excellent(121)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

WELCOME TO SCOUT - CLASSIC FUN YOU'LL NEVE OUTGROW!ANSWER THE CALL OF THE WILD AT SCOUT, WHERE ADVENTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND MOUTHWATERING CUISINE AWAIT. WITH BILLIARDS, BOWLING, BIG-SCREEN SPORTS STREAMING & MORE, SCOUT IS YOUR ULTIMATE DESTINATION FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.Monday – Friday BE HAPPY HOUR 3PM – 6PM $5 Drafts, Wells & Wine $5 Off Dips Sunday Bowling & Pizza Free Bowling All Day, $2 Off Pizza Monday Comedy Open Mic Night 8PM – 11PM BE HAPPY HOUR All Night with Industry Merit Badge Tuesday Trivia Tuesday - 7PM-9PM Wednesday Billiards & Burgers Free Billiards All Day, $2 off Burgers Thursday Karaoke 7PM – 10PM

3. The Mexican

4.7

Exceptional(1026)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Design District

Booked 138 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. Te Deseo

4.1

Excellent(434)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Downtown

Booked 49 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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5. Culinary Dropout – Dallas

4.5

Awesome(291)

Price: Moderate

• American • Design District

Booked 71 times today

Come drop in and hang out at Culinary Dropout in Dallas! We're serving up classic meals done right, with crowd favorites like our mouthwatering pretzel bites with provolone fondue, tender 36-hour pork ribs, and the can't-miss fried chicken drizzled with honey that'll have you coming back for more. Feeling thirsty? Quench your thirst with an ice-cold craft beer or one of our killer house-made cocktails. But wait, there's more! Head up to our rooftop for a breathtaking view and an even better vibe. Don't forget to stick around for live music that keeps the laid-back party going. Culinary Dropout is the spot for anyone who loves damn good food, drinks, and rooftop chillin'.

6. Saaya

4.3

Awesome(247)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Deep Ellum

Booked 19 times today

Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge merging experiential hospitality and a playful refuge from the ordinary.

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7. North Italia - Dallas

4.7

Exceptional(1239)

Price: Moderate

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

Booked 91 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.

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8. Anchor Sushi Bar - Knox Street

4.3

Awesome(62)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Knox / Henderson

Booked 45 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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9. Toulouse - Knox Street (Dallas)

4.8

Exceptional(2528)

Price: Expensive

• French • Knox / Henderson

Booked 64 times today

Welcome to Cafe Toulouse... we are a French Bistro in Uptown Dallas. We offer classic french bistro cuisine in a posh setting, with an attentive service since 2004. Bon appetite

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10. Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa

4.7

Exceptional(1437)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Uptown

Booked 18 times today

We are continuing to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and are currently open with modified hours and a limited menu. One of the finest restaurants in Uptown Dallas, the Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa is a top choice experience for dining and nightlife. Executed by an expert and passionate culinary team, the Dragonfly offers a diverse menu of American classics that make for some of the best dinner in Dallas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, feast with delectable menu items. Dragonfly encompasses the ultimate escape within the city filled with inspiring favors, colors and an art-infused ambiance that expands out to the terrace and around the pool for dining and cocktails under the stars.

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Oscar
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience! Took my wife for our anniversary. Really made it special. Will plan to go back!
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The MexicanPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Design District
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4.7
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Melody
Dallas - Fort Worth •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Met friends for lunch for our first visit here and we were all very happy with the food, atmosphere and service! We will definitely return! Didn't go up to the rooftop but I'm sure the view towards downtown would be good. Highly recommend!
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Culinary Dropout – DallasPrice: Moderate• American• Design District
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4.5
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Bret
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Ligting was dark but food and service was awesome!! Will be returning.
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Te DeseoPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Downtown
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4.1
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San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Best Italian Steakhouse we’ve ever been to, hands down! And our server Bam was simply amazing. Thank you Bam and the crew for a lovely night!
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MonarchPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• East Dallas
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4.6
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Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
Nice experience for a good Saturday outing. We ended up not dining at the scout but rather had drinks and played games. It was not crowded due to the time we arrived. Perfect Sunday meet up spot.
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Scout - The Statler DallasPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.1

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Monarch

2. Scout - The Statler Dallas

3. The Mexican

4. Te Deseo

5. Culinary Dropout – Dallas

6. Saaya

7. North Italia - Dallas

8. Anchor Sushi Bar - Knox Street

9. Toulouse - Knox Street (Dallas)

10. Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa

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