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15 Essential Restaurants in Deep Ellum

It’s one of Dallas’s best dining neighborhoods

by Eater Staff Updated
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| Kathy Tran
by Eater Staff Updated

Since its 1920s heyday as a haven for blues musicians, Deep Ellum has been home to some of the city’s best bars and music venues. Since undergoing a cultural revitalization, the iconic Dallas neighborhood has become a dining destination and the seat of the city’s musical history.

Whether in search of top-notch barbecue, a rich bowl of ramen, or a burger worth devouring, these Deep Ellum restaurants fit the bill. As a bonus, many of them are neighborhood favorites that keep the doors open late, which means that after a show or a night in the bars, anyone can find plenty of food well into the wee hours of the night.

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Terry Black's Barbecue

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With plenty of seating at its indoor, outdoor, and rooftop patios; a full bar; and even a parking lot (seriously, that’s rare around this neighborhood), Austin’s own Terry Black’s BBQ has all that and a rack of ribs. Speaking of, don’t skip the beef ribs, the chopped brisket, the mac and cheese and creamed corn.

3025 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 399-0081
(469) 399-0081

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Brick & Bones

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Home to what many consider the best fried chicken in DFW, Brick and Bones serves super crispy yardbird that does not disappoint. Don’t want chicken? Go for the wedge salad or an order of the restaurant’s excellent habanero-bacon mac and cheese.

2713 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 914-6776
(469) 914-6776

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Niwa Japanese BBQ

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Diners can fill the grill at this DIY spot with pork jowl in a sweet marinade, short ribs, and top-notch Wagyu beef imported from Japan. Don’t sleep on the non-meat options, either — Niwa’s broccolini and king trumpet mushrooms with tofu feta for the grill are also excellent choices.

2939 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-6492
(214) 741-6492

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Nori Handroll Bar

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Elevate your sushi game with a premium weekends-only Omakase experience at Nori Handroll Bar. On weeknights, the long and lean bar offers perfectly toasted seaweed sheets (nori) wrapped expertly around chef-crafted combinations of rice and fish, then handed to each lucky customer as part of the restaurant’s set menus.

2814 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 436-6674
(469) 436-6674

AllGood Cafe

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A favorite of local musicians and creatives, it’s not rare to see the folks who frequent Deep Ellum’s hottest venues chowing down on AllGood’s chicken fried steak. The rest of the menu offers standard comfort food frequently made with local ingredients.

2934 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 742-5362
(214) 742-5362

Harlowe MXM

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The wine list here is top-notch, and it brunch sparkle bar with fresh juices is a treat, as are the childhood throwback favorites on the brunch menu, from pigs in a blanket to cinnamon sugar doughnuts. For dinner, it’s also one of the only spots to get an oyster plate to go with a rooftop view. 

2823 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 624-3310
(214) 624-3310

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Elm & Good

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The Pittman Hotel on Elm Street’s in-house restaurant offers creative twists on “farm to table” cuisine crafted by chef Graham Dodds. The menu changes often, but don’t miss out on Dodds’ signature Triple Cooked Fries.

2551 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 498-2525
(469) 498-2525

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Revolver Taco Lounge

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James Beard Award nominee Regino Rojas’s Revolver Taco Lounge has earned significant attention thanks to its much-beloved tacos stuffed with everything from seared duck breast to ridiculously tender octopus carnitas. 

2701 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 272-7163
(214) 272-7163

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Postino Deep Ellum

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A great stop for wine lovers, Postino has a carefully curated collection, and you can pick up a bottle there as well as uncork for a glass. The bruschetta is heavenly; go for the prosciutto, fig, and mascarpone option. So are the myriad possibilities for a cheese and meat (or straight vegetables) board.

2639 Main St Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75226
(972) 210-2102
(972) 210-2102

Pecan Lodge

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This vaunted barbecue destination continues to attract crowds more than a decade after its debut at the Dallas Farmers Market. Queue up for massive beef ribs, braised greens, and the real sleeper hit: crunchy, juicy fried chicken.

2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 748-8900
(214) 748-8900

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Uncle Uber's Sammich Shop

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Few sandwich shops in Dallas inspire the kind of loyal following that this one has. Almost everything on the sandwich menu is a home run, especially the shaved ribeye and the Cuban.

2713 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 653-8237
(214) 653-8237

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Hibiki Sushi

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At Hibiki, Deep Ellum diners will find happy hour specials, friendly staff, and over 70 varieties of creatively named sushi rolls, as well as small plates like spicy edamame and the “screaming orgasm” sashimi special. A small patio out front allows a few tables to enjoy outdoor dining.

2651 Commerce St #120, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 248-0516
(469) 248-0516

Angry Dog

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Looking for a burger joint in Deep Ellum? Look no further. Grab a seat and order up one of its fantastic burgers or a chicken fried steak sandwich, a nice bowl of Commerce Street chili, and even poutine if you’re feeling feisty. Don’t forget the beer.

2726 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-4406
(214) 741-4406

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Ichigoh Ramen Lounge

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This ramen destination has perfect noodles and decadent broths and has proven itself a strong contender in the city’s dining scene. Order the creamy tonkotsu for a classic option, or try the slurp-worthy chicken shoyu broth. 

2724 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(972) 707-0732
(972) 707-0732

Cane Rosso

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The original home of what is now a Neapolitan-style empire, the Deep Ellum location is getting a face lift at the moment. We can’t wait to see the patio when they’re done. But the dining room is open to order up a Honey Bastard pizza and a drink from the pizzeria’s cocktail menu — maybe a spiked sangria?

2612 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-1188
(214) 741-1188

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Terry Black's Barbecue

3025 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

With plenty of seating at its indoor, outdoor, and rooftop patios; a full bar; and even a parking lot (seriously, that’s rare around this neighborhood), Austin’s own Terry Black’s BBQ has all that and a rack of ribs. Speaking of, don’t skip the beef ribs, the chopped brisket, the mac and cheese and creamed corn.

3025 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 399-0081
(469) 399-0081

Brick & Bones

2713 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

Home to what many consider the best fried chicken in DFW, Brick and Bones serves super crispy yardbird that does not disappoint. Don’t want chicken? Go for the wedge salad or an order of the restaurant’s excellent habanero-bacon mac and cheese.

2713 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 914-6776
(469) 914-6776

Niwa Japanese BBQ

2939 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

Diners can fill the grill at this DIY spot with pork jowl in a sweet marinade, short ribs, and top-notch Wagyu beef imported from Japan. Don’t sleep on the non-meat options, either — Niwa’s broccolini and king trumpet mushrooms with tofu feta for the grill are also excellent choices.

2939 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-6492
(214) 741-6492

Nori Handroll Bar

2814 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

Elevate your sushi game with a premium weekends-only Omakase experience at Nori Handroll Bar. On weeknights, the long and lean bar offers perfectly toasted seaweed sheets (nori) wrapped expertly around chef-crafted combinations of rice and fish, then handed to each lucky customer as part of the restaurant’s set menus.

2814 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 436-6674
(469) 436-6674

AllGood Cafe

2934 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

A favorite of local musicians and creatives, it’s not rare to see the folks who frequent Deep Ellum’s hottest venues chowing down on AllGood’s chicken fried steak. The rest of the menu offers standard comfort food frequently made with local ingredients.

2934 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 742-5362
(214) 742-5362

Harlowe MXM

2823 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

The wine list here is top-notch, and it brunch sparkle bar with fresh juices is a treat, as are the childhood throwback favorites on the brunch menu, from pigs in a blanket to cinnamon sugar doughnuts. For dinner, it’s also one of the only spots to get an oyster plate to go with a rooftop view. 

2823 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 624-3310
(214) 624-3310

Elm & Good

2551 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

The Pittman Hotel on Elm Street’s in-house restaurant offers creative twists on “farm to table” cuisine crafted by chef Graham Dodds. The menu changes often, but don’t miss out on Dodds’ signature Triple Cooked Fries.

2551 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 498-2525
(469) 498-2525

Revolver Taco Lounge

2701 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

James Beard Award nominee Regino Rojas’s Revolver Taco Lounge has earned significant attention thanks to its much-beloved tacos stuffed with everything from seared duck breast to ridiculously tender octopus carnitas. 

2701 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 272-7163
(214) 272-7163

Postino Deep Ellum

2639 Main St Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75226

A great stop for wine lovers, Postino has a carefully curated collection, and you can pick up a bottle there as well as uncork for a glass. The bruschetta is heavenly; go for the prosciutto, fig, and mascarpone option. So are the myriad possibilities for a cheese and meat (or straight vegetables) board.

2639 Main St Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75226
(972) 210-2102
(972) 210-2102

Pecan Lodge

2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

This vaunted barbecue destination continues to attract crowds more than a decade after its debut at the Dallas Farmers Market. Queue up for massive beef ribs, braised greens, and the real sleeper hit: crunchy, juicy fried chicken.

2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 748-8900
(214) 748-8900

Uncle Uber's Sammich Shop

2713 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226

Few sandwich shops in Dallas inspire the kind of loyal following that this one has. Almost everything on the sandwich menu is a home run, especially the shaved ribeye and the Cuban.

2713 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 653-8237
(214) 653-8237

Hibiki Sushi

2651 Commerce St #120, Dallas, TX 75226

At Hibiki, Deep Ellum diners will find happy hour specials, friendly staff, and over 70 varieties of creatively named sushi rolls, as well as small plates like spicy edamame and the “screaming orgasm” sashimi special. A small patio out front allows a few tables to enjoy outdoor dining.

2651 Commerce St #120, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 248-0516
(469) 248-0516

Angry Dog

2726 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226

Looking for a burger joint in Deep Ellum? Look no further. Grab a seat and order up one of its fantastic burgers or a chicken fried steak sandwich, a nice bowl of Commerce Street chili, and even poutine if you’re feeling feisty. Don’t forget the beer.

2726 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-4406
(214) 741-4406

Ichigoh Ramen Lounge

2724 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226

This ramen destination has perfect noodles and decadent broths and has proven itself a strong contender in the city’s dining scene. Order the creamy tonkotsu for a classic option, or try the slurp-worthy chicken shoyu broth. 

2724 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(972) 707-0732
(972) 707-0732

Cane Rosso

2612 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226

The original home of what is now a Neapolitan-style empire, the Deep Ellum location is getting a face lift at the moment. We can’t wait to see the patio when they’re done. But the dining room is open to order up a Honey Bastard pizza and a drink from the pizzeria’s cocktail menu — maybe a spiked sangria?

2612 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-1188
(214) 741-1188

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