Chef Jon Stevens’ modern American spot centers around the restaurant’s wood-fired grill, which chars up entrees like Wagyu meatloaf and New York strip with chimichurri sauce. The menu changes frequently, so pay attention to Stevens’ specials for the most interesting dishes on offer.

A favorite for brunch, dinner, or dessert, Cretia’s offers consistently solid Cajun-inspired fare that is a good option for satisfying a crowd or picky eaters. Plus, the bounty of baked goods including pies, breads, and other treats is always on point.

Home to some of the city’s best barbecue, Lockhart Smokehouse brings a Hill Country pedigree. Owner Jill Grobowsky Bergus’ grandfather helmed the iconic Kreuz Market in until the 1980s, and it’s still in the family. With no need to improve on a classic, this spot has its sausages shipped in fresh from Lockhart.

Âme has big shoes to fill, sliding into the spot once occupied by the longtime local favorite, Hattie’s. They’ve kept the atmosphere fancy enough to be an excellent big night out spot, but the menu combines Indian- and French-inspired plates. The presentation veers French while the food offers twists on traditional Indian dishes. And everything, from top to bottom, is an Instagram moment.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Oddfellows is an all-day fave. The menu of comfort food (like pozole verde, shrimp with poblano cheddar grits, and sweet potato gnocci) features an interesting mix of diverse influences. During brunch, frosé is on offer, along with carafes of bloody marys and mimosas.

It’s all too easy to miss Coco’s, tucked behind shops selling soap and tchotchkes. But venturing back here is well worth your time. Find three small dining areas, including a porch, where Mexican rock music is the soundtrack for a meal featuring Dallas’s best mole sauce—it’s got a real kick of spice. Coco’s is also known for its paloma off the cocktail list, which is served in a terracotta mug.

Eno’s created such a loyal following for its cracker-thin-crust pizzas over its 10 years in Bishop Arts, it added multiple locations. Diners of the original will find a sizable selection of beers on tap plus a smaller but well-curated wine list. Pro tip: go lighter on the toppings to ensure the pizza crust stays ultra crisp.

Dallas doesn’t feel much like Paris, unless you happen to be on the patio at Boulevardier. Pair the locally-inspired bistro fare (think duck leg confit and crawfish beignets) with a bottle of something fancy, yet affordable, from the restaurant’s expertly-curated wine list.

Want to feel pampered and get away from the bustle of the main strip on Bishop Street? This is the place. The hospitality and atmosphere at this location are head and shoulders above most of the rest of the neighborhood. Go wild ordering from the tapas menu, and the Spanish ham croquettes are a cheese-filled delight.

While not technically a restaurant, the pies at Emporium are hearty enough to consider a meal. Order up a slice of the Smooth Operator (French silk) or the Drunken Nut (bourbon-pecan) and pair with a cup of coffee for an ideal afternoon snack.

To truly be where the hipsters are in Bishop Arts, Paradiso is stop number one. The Mediterranean menu offers a trip all the way around Southern Europe, while the millennial pink decor, prolific greenery, and booming music make a strong statement about who is Paradiso’s core customer demographic.

The team behind Paradiso opened this Moroccan-influenced location a block away that offers a much more intimate bar heavily inspired by the look and feel of Casablanca, the movie. Around back, find its sibling karaoke bar, Casanova. There’s a great value in ordering from the noodle selections for bar food, but the pork and plum dumplings are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.