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The legendary lobster roll at TJ’s Seafood
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10 Must-Try Restaurants in North Dallas

Super-fresh lobster rolls, tender ribs, and much more await

by Rachel Pinn Updated
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The legendary lobster roll at TJ’s Seafood
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by Rachel Pinn Updated

North Dallas can be a bit of a hard-to-define area, but for the purposes of this guide to the area’s best restaurants, we’re defining it as a box that’s bordered by the Tollway, 635, Northwest Highway and 75.

Inside this sprawling area situated between these bustling highways, diners have so many options that it can be tough to narrow down where to eat. Scope out this guide to North Dallas’s most essential restaurants, where stunning soup dumplings, excellent Greek eats, super-fresh seafood, and more top-notch eats await.

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Republic

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Helmed by chef Kent Rathbun, head to this whiskey-soaked paradise for decadent cuisine paired with strong cocktails. Order a smoked bone-in Duroc pork chop, or bring a crowd to share snacks like pepper jack tater tots, chicken-fried quail tenders, and five-cheese mac and cheese.

12300 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 385-6004
(972) 385-6004
Cocktail at Republic Texas Tavern
Alexandra Fraler Photography

The Mercury

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Another well-kept secret, The Mercury has turned out plate after plate of quality, upscale, New American cuisine since 1998. It’s a popular destination for business lunches and date nights thanks to chic eats like lobster tacos garnished with mango relish and blonde miso black cod served with bok choy and asparagus.

11909 Preston Rd #1418, Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 960-7774
(972) 960-7774

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Street's Fine Chicken

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The outpost of Street’s Fine Chicken in North Dallas is great for both a quick take-out dinner or sit-down feast. Choose from tenders or bone-in chicken brined in herbes de Provence, then pair with fluffy biscuits, black-eyed peas, and of course, the famed brie mac and cheese.

5211 Forest Ln #108, Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 803-5181
(972) 803-5181
A bloody mary at Street’s Fine Chicken
Photo by Rachel Pinn

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Ziziki’s

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A stalwart of Dallas’s dining scene since 1994, Ziziki’s excels at everything from hummus to lamb souvlaki. Don’t leave without trying at least a bite of the restaurant’s famous house-made baklava ice cream cake.

11661 Preston Rd #309, Dallas, TX 75230
(469) 232-9922
(469) 232-9922

Cindi's NY Deli & Restaurant

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Whether you’re craving classic matzah ball soup, a stacked deli sandwich, NY-style bagels or a classic breakfast plate, Cindi’s Delicatessen has it. Like any good delicatessen, Cindi’s boasts an extensive menu packed with favorites and comfort foods, daily specials and lighter choices.

11111 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243
(214) 739-0918
(214) 739-0918
Pastrami sandwich at Cindi’s
Rachel Pinn

TJ's Seafood Market & Grill Preston Royal

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For three decades, TJ’s has been the seafood market for serious fish enthusiasts in North Dallas and beyond. Stop by for super-fresh fish to cook at home (the selection is always changing) or sit down in the subtly sophisticated dining room for coconut curry steamed mussels, fish tacos or a buttery lobster roll.

6025 Royal Ln #110, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 691-2369
(214) 691-2369
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Royal China Restaurant

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Dallasites come from miles to enjoy Chinese and Taiwanese favorites including hand-pulled noodles and juicy soup dumplings at this Chinese-American restaurant owned by the Kao family. For something unique, try the three cup chicken, a Taiwanese specialty flavored with tea, salt and pepper and king oyster mushrooms.

6025 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 361-1771
(214) 361-1771
Three Cup Chicken at Royal China
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Gabriela & Sofia’s Tex-Mex

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A North Dallas favorite with a real homemade vibe, Gabriela y Sofia’s offers an extensive menu of Tex-Mex favorites with plenty of surprises thrown into the mix. Dig into brisket enchiladas, tacos al carbon, or chicken in a rich mole sauce.

10455 N Central Expy #117, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 647-1033
(214) 647-1033
Image via Gabriela y Sofia’s Facebook page
Image via Gabriela y Sofia’s Facebook page

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Rex's Seafood and Market

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North Dallasites head to Rex’s for oysters ($2 each during happy hour), shrimp cocktail and poke bowls. Fish tacos, sandwiches, or salads topped with salmon or shrimp are solid choices during lunch, and Rex’s offers a variety of pastas and fish-forward mains to make dinner special. Shellfish and fresh fish are available by the pound at the Market to prepare at home as well.

6713 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 758-0566
(214) 758-0566
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Tupinamba Cafe

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Famous for their Tupy Tacos, fried puffy tacos the restaurant has been serving since the original location opened in 1947, Tupinamba offers typical Tex-Mex fare in a festive setting for brunch, lunch and dinner.

9665 N Central Expy #142, Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 991-8148
(972) 991-8148
image via Tupinamba’s Facebook page
image via Tupinamba’s Facebook page

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Republic

12300 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75244

Helmed by chef Kent Rathbun, head to this whiskey-soaked paradise for decadent cuisine paired with strong cocktails. Order a smoked bone-in Duroc pork chop, or bring a crowd to share snacks like pepper jack tater tots, chicken-fried quail tenders, and five-cheese mac and cheese.

12300 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 385-6004
(972) 385-6004
Cocktail at Republic Texas Tavern
Alexandra Fraler Photography

The Mercury

11909 Preston Rd #1418, Dallas, TX 75230

Another well-kept secret, The Mercury has turned out plate after plate of quality, upscale, New American cuisine since 1998. It’s a popular destination for business lunches and date nights thanks to chic eats like lobster tacos garnished with mango relish and blonde miso black cod served with bok choy and asparagus.

11909 Preston Rd #1418, Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 960-7774
(972) 960-7774

Street's Fine Chicken

5211 Forest Ln #108, Dallas, TX 75244

The outpost of Street’s Fine Chicken in North Dallas is great for both a quick take-out dinner or sit-down feast. Choose from tenders or bone-in chicken brined in herbes de Provence, then pair with fluffy biscuits, black-eyed peas, and of course, the famed brie mac and cheese.

5211 Forest Ln #108, Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 803-5181
(972) 803-5181
A bloody mary at Street’s Fine Chicken
Photo by Rachel Pinn

Ziziki’s

11661 Preston Rd #309, Dallas, TX 75230

A stalwart of Dallas’s dining scene since 1994, Ziziki’s excels at everything from hummus to lamb souvlaki. Don’t leave without trying at least a bite of the restaurant’s famous house-made baklava ice cream cake.

11661 Preston Rd #309, Dallas, TX 75230
(469) 232-9922
(469) 232-9922

Cindi's NY Deli & Restaurant

11111 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243

Whether you’re craving classic matzah ball soup, a stacked deli sandwich, NY-style bagels or a classic breakfast plate, Cindi’s Delicatessen has it. Like any good delicatessen, Cindi’s boasts an extensive menu packed with favorites and comfort foods, daily specials and lighter choices.

11111 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243
(214) 739-0918
(214) 739-0918
Pastrami sandwich at Cindi’s
Rachel Pinn

TJ's Seafood Market & Grill Preston Royal

6025 Royal Ln #110, Dallas, TX 75230

For three decades, TJ’s has been the seafood market for serious fish enthusiasts in North Dallas and beyond. Stop by for super-fresh fish to cook at home (the selection is always changing) or sit down in the subtly sophisticated dining room for coconut curry steamed mussels, fish tacos or a buttery lobster roll.

6025 Royal Ln #110, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 691-2369
(214) 691-2369
TJ’s Seafood Market & Grill/Facebook

Royal China Restaurant

6025 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75230

Dallasites come from miles to enjoy Chinese and Taiwanese favorites including hand-pulled noodles and juicy soup dumplings at this Chinese-American restaurant owned by the Kao family. For something unique, try the three cup chicken, a Taiwanese specialty flavored with tea, salt and pepper and king oyster mushrooms.

6025 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 361-1771
(214) 361-1771
Three Cup Chicken at Royal China
Rachel Pinn

Gabriela & Sofia’s Tex-Mex

10455 N Central Expy #117, Dallas, TX 75231

A North Dallas favorite with a real homemade vibe, Gabriela y Sofia’s offers an extensive menu of Tex-Mex favorites with plenty of surprises thrown into the mix. Dig into brisket enchiladas, tacos al carbon, or chicken in a rich mole sauce.

10455 N Central Expy #117, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 647-1033
(214) 647-1033
Image via Gabriela y Sofia’s Facebook page
Image via Gabriela y Sofia’s Facebook page

Rex's Seafood and Market

6713 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225

North Dallasites head to Rex’s for oysters ($2 each during happy hour), shrimp cocktail and poke bowls. Fish tacos, sandwiches, or salads topped with salmon or shrimp are solid choices during lunch, and Rex’s offers a variety of pastas and fish-forward mains to make dinner special. Shellfish and fresh fish are available by the pound at the Market to prepare at home as well.

6713 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 758-0566
(214) 758-0566
via Rex’s Seafood and Market’s Facebook page
via Rex’s Seafood and Market’s Facebook page

Tupinamba Cafe

9665 N Central Expy #142, Dallas, TX 75231

Famous for their Tupy Tacos, fried puffy tacos the restaurant has been serving since the original location opened in 1947, Tupinamba offers typical Tex-Mex fare in a festive setting for brunch, lunch and dinner.

9665 N Central Expy #142, Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 991-8148
(972) 991-8148
image via Tupinamba’s Facebook page
image via Tupinamba’s Facebook page

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