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Shrimp taco? Shrimp salad? Find them at Mexican Sugar’s original Plano location.
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The 14 Essential Restaurants in Plano

This northern suburb boasts a growing dining scene

by Courtney E. Smith Updated
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Shrimp taco? Shrimp salad? Find them at Mexican Sugar’s original Plano location.
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Even though most of the conversation surrounding Dallas’ restaurant scene focuses on establishments within the city limits, there are many options for folks who want to avoid driving to Dallas for a great meal.

Plano’s cuisine ranges from fresh seafood to Mexican, not to mention noteworthy steaks, Mediterranean, and sushi fare. Try the best of the best at these local spots.

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Suburban Yacht Club

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Brian Luscher, co-owner of the beloved Lower Greenville neighborhood restaurant The Grape, opened this spot in the summer of 2021. It serves Baja-style plates, from the currently highly relevant Flamin’ Hot Cheetos elote to green curry red snapper and short rib quesabirria. 

5872 TX-121 suite 104, Plano, TX 75024
(972) 905-3664
(972) 905-3664

Mexican Sugar

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Mexican food with a touch of worldly inspiration is the order of the day at Mexican Sugar — the original location is in Plano. It’s got tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas, of course, but also a bone-in pork chop, mesquite-grilled salmon, and seafood paella. And at some point, trying one of its agave flights is highly recommended.

7501 Lone Star Dr Suite B150, Plano, TX 75024
(972) 943-0984
(972) 943-0984

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Board Bites

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Lebanese street food is the specialty of this locally beloved spot. Gyros and falafel wraps are on offer, as are chicken shawarma, beef kafta, baba ghanoush, and fattoush. This place makes a strong argument for leaving fast food in the rearview. 

6100 K Ave 104 B, Plano, TX 75074
(469) 929-6955
(469) 929-6955

Densetsu

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This sushi restaurant may look unassuming, but the menu is sophisticated, and the food is remarkable. While diners can go for over-the-top Texas-afield rolls and dishes, the classic sashimi and nigiri are not to be missed. 

4152 Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
(972) 964-7875
(972) 964-7875

Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill

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If you’re hoping to find a good lobster roll in Plano, this is your first stop — it serves New England- and Connecticut-style rolls. The menu is heavy with lobster, from lobster grilled cheese to a whole lobster. It also has a seasonal selection of fresh fish, and the chef’s specials are a wealth of delightful ideas. 

4017 Preston Rd #530, Plano, TX 75093
(972) 473-2722
(972) 473-2722

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Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar

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With a mesquite wood grill and a kitchen full of fresh farm food with sources noted on the menu, Whiskey Cake (which started in Plano) is a solid choice. The rotisserie farm bird is a signature item, as is the whiskey cake for which it is named. 

3601 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
(972) 993-2253
(972) 993-2253

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Burnt Bbq & Tacos

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Combine barbecue and tacos? Obviously yes. Grab a plate of barbecue or a tray of tacos — or both. The portions are large, so order accordingly. The Navajo fry bread taco and the pulled pork (on a taco or not) are worth trying

2929 Custer Rd Suite 302-D, Plano, TX 75075
(469) 786-0078
(469) 786-0078

Knife Steakhouse

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Of course, Plano needs a good steakhouse, and chef John Tesar obliged. His spot in The Shops at Willow Bend has all the trappings of the Dallas location: the new and old-school steak cuts, including his signature dry-aged steaks. And it’s got an exotic steaks section to be shared between the two. It also has a hefty list of seafood options and a cauliflower steak for vegetarians.

6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
(214) 299-5943
(214) 299-5943

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Terra Mediterranean

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Brothers Adam and Jalal Chanaa created Terra, which is among the best places for Mediterranean food in Plano. Hit the lunch buffet, or head there for dinner and enjoy plates of kabobs, lamb chops, oven-roasted trout, and moussaka. 

2405 Dallas Parkway Suite RS1, Plano, TX 75093
(469) 277-2775
(469) 277-2775

Mexican Bar Company

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The folks at this Plano spot take Mexican traditions and remix them with French and Mediterranean culinary methods. The seafood-heavy appetizer menu features a ceviche tasting menu and lobster tostadas, while the dinner options are loaded with Tex-Mex favorites and street tacos. This is also a great spot for brunch. 

6121 West Park Boulevard Ste RS-10, Plano, TX 75093
(972) 972-4466
(972) 972-4466

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Jorg's Cafe Vienna

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Chef Jörg Fercher relocated from Austria to Texas and brought some of his homelands with him. For Plano residents, that means terrific schnitzel, German potato salad, and bratwurst. 

1037 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
(972) 509-5966
(972) 509-5966

Urban Crust

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It’s got pizza, and it’s got great views: that’s a duo that’s worth heading to Downtown Plano to experience. The pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired oven, and it’s got pasta and cocktails worth sampling. 

1006 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
(972) 509-1400
(972) 509-1400

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Andrew's American Pizza Kitchen

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This place is a must-stop for pizza lovers if only to try the wide variety of pies. It serves New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philly tavern, and Dallas-style pizzas — along with a vast menu of pasta, burgers, and steaks. Talk about more is more.

1401 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75093
(469) 825-6500
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Pangea Restaurant & Bar

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Get great seafood in Plano at this spot from chef Kevin Ashade. Don’t miss the crab stuffed shrimp, Texas redfish, and blackened catfish, and the five cheese mac and cheese is a must, as are the Not Your Mama’s Greens.

6309 N President George Bush Hwy #8101, Garland, TX 75044
(214) 703-2222
(214) 703-2222

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Suburban Yacht Club

5872 TX-121 suite 104, Plano, TX 75024

Brian Luscher, co-owner of the beloved Lower Greenville neighborhood restaurant The Grape, opened this spot in the summer of 2021. It serves Baja-style plates, from the currently highly relevant Flamin’ Hot Cheetos elote to green curry red snapper and short rib quesabirria. 

5872 TX-121 suite 104, Plano, TX 75024
(972) 905-3664
(972) 905-3664

Mexican Sugar

7501 Lone Star Dr Suite B150, Plano, TX 75024

Mexican food with a touch of worldly inspiration is the order of the day at Mexican Sugar — the original location is in Plano. It’s got tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas, of course, but also a bone-in pork chop, mesquite-grilled salmon, and seafood paella. And at some point, trying one of its agave flights is highly recommended.

7501 Lone Star Dr Suite B150, Plano, TX 75024
(972) 943-0984
(972) 943-0984

Board Bites

6100 K Ave 104 B, Plano, TX 75074

Lebanese street food is the specialty of this locally beloved spot. Gyros and falafel wraps are on offer, as are chicken shawarma, beef kafta, baba ghanoush, and fattoush. This place makes a strong argument for leaving fast food in the rearview. 

6100 K Ave 104 B, Plano, TX 75074
(469) 929-6955
(469) 929-6955

Densetsu

4152 Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093

This sushi restaurant may look unassuming, but the menu is sophisticated, and the food is remarkable. While diners can go for over-the-top Texas-afield rolls and dishes, the classic sashimi and nigiri are not to be missed. 

4152 Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
(972) 964-7875
(972) 964-7875

Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill

4017 Preston Rd #530, Plano, TX 75093

If you’re hoping to find a good lobster roll in Plano, this is your first stop — it serves New England- and Connecticut-style rolls. The menu is heavy with lobster, from lobster grilled cheese to a whole lobster. It also has a seasonal selection of fresh fish, and the chef’s specials are a wealth of delightful ideas. 

4017 Preston Rd #530, Plano, TX 75093
(972) 473-2722
(972) 473-2722

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar

3601 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093

With a mesquite wood grill and a kitchen full of fresh farm food with sources noted on the menu, Whiskey Cake (which started in Plano) is a solid choice. The rotisserie farm bird is a signature item, as is the whiskey cake for which it is named. 

3601 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
(972) 993-2253
(972) 993-2253

Burnt Bbq & Tacos

2929 Custer Rd Suite 302-D, Plano, TX 75075

Combine barbecue and tacos? Obviously yes. Grab a plate of barbecue or a tray of tacos — or both. The portions are large, so order accordingly. The Navajo fry bread taco and the pulled pork (on a taco or not) are worth trying

2929 Custer Rd Suite 302-D, Plano, TX 75075
(469) 786-0078
(469) 786-0078

Knife Steakhouse

6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093

Of course, Plano needs a good steakhouse, and chef John Tesar obliged. His spot in The Shops at Willow Bend has all the trappings of the Dallas location: the new and old-school steak cuts, including his signature dry-aged steaks. And it’s got an exotic steaks section to be shared between the two. It also has a hefty list of seafood options and a cauliflower steak for vegetarians.

6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
(214) 299-5943
(214) 299-5943

Terra Mediterranean

2405 Dallas Parkway Suite RS1, Plano, TX 75093

Brothers Adam and Jalal Chanaa created Terra, which is among the best places for Mediterranean food in Plano. Hit the lunch buffet, or head there for dinner and enjoy plates of kabobs, lamb chops, oven-roasted trout, and moussaka. 

2405 Dallas Parkway Suite RS1, Plano, TX 75093
(469) 277-2775
(469) 277-2775

Mexican Bar Company

6121 West Park Boulevard Ste RS-10, Plano, TX 75093

The folks at this Plano spot take Mexican traditions and remix them with French and Mediterranean culinary methods. The seafood-heavy appetizer menu features a ceviche tasting menu and lobster tostadas, while the dinner options are loaded with Tex-Mex favorites and street tacos. This is also a great spot for brunch. 

6121 West Park Boulevard Ste RS-10, Plano, TX 75093
(972) 972-4466
(972) 972-4466

Jorg's Cafe Vienna

1037 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074

Chef Jörg Fercher relocated from Austria to Texas and brought some of his homelands with him. For Plano residents, that means terrific schnitzel, German potato salad, and bratwurst. 

1037 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
(972) 509-5966
(972) 509-5966

Urban Crust

1006 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074

It’s got pizza, and it’s got great views: that’s a duo that’s worth heading to Downtown Plano to experience. The pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired oven, and it’s got pasta and cocktails worth sampling. 

1006 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
(972) 509-1400
(972) 509-1400

Andrew's American Pizza Kitchen

1401 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75093

This place is a must-stop for pizza lovers if only to try the wide variety of pies. It serves New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philly tavern, and Dallas-style pizzas — along with a vast menu of pasta, burgers, and steaks. Talk about more is more.

1401 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75093
(469) 825-6500
(469) 825-6500

Pangea Restaurant & Bar

6309 N President George Bush Hwy #8101, Garland, TX 75044

Get great seafood in Plano at this spot from chef Kevin Ashade. Don’t miss the crab stuffed shrimp, Texas redfish, and blackened catfish, and the five cheese mac and cheese is a must, as are the Not Your Mama’s Greens.

6309 N President George Bush Hwy #8101, Garland, TX 75044
(214) 703-2222
(214) 703-2222

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