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Where to Dine Near the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Fine French fare, excellent Tex-Mex, and more can be found close by

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Fancy French fare awaits at Bullion
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Every year, thousands of people head to Dallas to visit the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown. Fortunately for conventiongoers and those in town for work conferences, the neighborhood happens to be home to a solid array of dining options.

From ritzy French fare to casual sports bars and killer coffee shops, these 10 restaurants within walking distance of the Convention Center can satisfy pretty much any craving.

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Bullion

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Much-lauded chef Bruno Davaillon serves up chic French fare at this restaurant inside the glitzy 400 Record building. Splurge on lobster thermidor or escargot ravioli at dinner, or enjoy a luxurious two-course lunch for just $29.

400 S Record St, Dallas, TX 75202
(972) 698-4250
(972) 698-4250
Lunch at Bullion
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City Hall Bistro

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Take a short walk to the Adolphus Hotel for excellent bistro fare served all day long. Start the day with avocado toast or chocolate hazelnut waffles, dig into fish shakshuka during lunch, or end a busy day with za’atar roasted chicken or pasta in a rich bolognese sauce.

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 651-3686
(214) 651-3686
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Cafe Herrera on Lamar

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It’s nigh impossible to come to Dallas without enjoying at least one Tex-Mex meal, and Herrera’s is a great spot to enjoy enchiladas, queso, and fajitas, all washed down with plenty of potent margaritas.

555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 749-0455
(214) 749-0455
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Bob's Steak & Chop House

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In a city known for its steakhouses, this O.G. classic still reigns supreme. Hulking bone-in ribeyes, wedge salads, and crab cakes are essentials here, as is the single glazed carrot that garnishes every steak-laden plate at Bob’s.

555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 652-4800
(214) 652-4800

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CBD Provisions

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Home to one of Dallas’s most famous dishes, the pig head carnitas at CBD Provisions are not to be missed. Call in advance (24 hours is recommended) to ensure that one of the tender, Instagram-worthy pig heads will be on offer, and get ready to tuck that succulent pulled meat into soft tortillas and slather it with salsa.

1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 261-4500
(214) 261-4500
The pig's head needs no introduction. CBD Provisions

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The Woolworth

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Looking for a dinner destination with cocktails as strong as their food? Look no further than the Woolworth. Sip libations like the Smoke and Spice (tequila, lime, jalapeno-cumin simple syrup, and cayenne sugar) while chowing down on confit chicken wings, a dry-aged burger, or tacos.

1520 Elm St #201, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 814-0588
(214) 814-0588
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Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck

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This restaurant is arguably more well-known for its 360 views of the Dallas skyline, but there’s still plenty of delicious eats at Five Sixty. Stunning sashimi platters, wok-fried whole red snapper, and crispy General Tso-style quail awaits.

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 571-5784
(214) 571-5784
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Commissary

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Score ice cream, a killer salad or sandwich, or a quick burst of caffeine at Commissary, where the offerings are as extensive as the name would suggest. Bonus: there’s also gelato and plenty of pastries if just a snack is in order.

1217 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 827-2927
(214) 827-2927
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Weekend Coffee

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Also inside the Joule Hotel, Weekend Coffee is one of Downtown’s best caffeine destinations. For folks who need a serious java jolt, the Californian here boasts four shots of espresso. Matcha lattes and a small selection of pastries are also on offer.

1511 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 261-4545
(214) 261-4545
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Press Box Grill

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Chow down on burgers and loaded cheese fries at this Downtown sports bar. A favorite of locals, it’s also an excellent spot to catch sports on TV and drink one of Press Box’s many beers on tap.

1623 Main St Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 747-8226
(214) 747-8226
A pile of cheese fries pairs perfectly with football at Press Box Grill in Downtown
A pile of cheese fries pairs perfectly with football at Press Box Grill in Downtown
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Bullion

400 S Record St, Dallas, TX 75202

Much-lauded chef Bruno Davaillon serves up chic French fare at this restaurant inside the glitzy 400 Record building. Splurge on lobster thermidor or escargot ravioli at dinner, or enjoy a luxurious two-course lunch for just $29.

400 S Record St, Dallas, TX 75202
(972) 698-4250
(972) 698-4250
Lunch at Bullion
Photo Credit: Beckley & Co.

City Hall Bistro

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202

Take a short walk to the Adolphus Hotel for excellent bistro fare served all day long. Start the day with avocado toast or chocolate hazelnut waffles, dig into fish shakshuka during lunch, or end a busy day with za’atar roasted chicken or pasta in a rich bolognese sauce.

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 651-3686
(214) 651-3686
Kathy Tran/EDFW

Cafe Herrera on Lamar

555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202

It’s nigh impossible to come to Dallas without enjoying at least one Tex-Mex meal, and Herrera’s is a great spot to enjoy enchiladas, queso, and fajitas, all washed down with plenty of potent margaritas.

555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 749-0455
(214) 749-0455
Herrera’s Cafe/Facebook

Bob's Steak & Chop House

555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202

In a city known for its steakhouses, this O.G. classic still reigns supreme. Hulking bone-in ribeyes, wedge salads, and crab cakes are essentials here, as is the single glazed carrot that garnishes every steak-laden plate at Bob’s.

555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 652-4800
(214) 652-4800

CBD Provisions

1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

Home to one of Dallas’s most famous dishes, the pig head carnitas at CBD Provisions are not to be missed. Call in advance (24 hours is recommended) to ensure that one of the tender, Instagram-worthy pig heads will be on offer, and get ready to tuck that succulent pulled meat into soft tortillas and slather it with salsa.

1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 261-4500
(214) 261-4500
The pig's head needs no introduction. CBD Provisions

The Woolworth

1520 Elm St #201, Dallas, TX 75201

Looking for a dinner destination with cocktails as strong as their food? Look no further than the Woolworth. Sip libations like the Smoke and Spice (tequila, lime, jalapeno-cumin simple syrup, and cayenne sugar) while chowing down on confit chicken wings, a dry-aged burger, or tacos.

1520 Elm St #201, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 814-0588
(214) 814-0588
The Woolworth/Facebook

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207

This restaurant is arguably more well-known for its 360 views of the Dallas skyline, but there’s still plenty of delicious eats at Five Sixty. Stunning sashimi platters, wok-fried whole red snapper, and crispy General Tso-style quail awaits.

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 571-5784
(214) 571-5784
Five Sixty/Facebook

Commissary

1217 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202

Score ice cream, a killer salad or sandwich, or a quick burst of caffeine at Commissary, where the offerings are as extensive as the name would suggest. Bonus: there’s also gelato and plenty of pastries if just a snack is in order.

1217 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 827-2927
(214) 827-2927
Courtesy Headington Companies

Weekend Coffee

1511 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201

Also inside the Joule Hotel, Weekend Coffee is one of Downtown’s best caffeine destinations. For folks who need a serious java jolt, the Californian here boasts four shots of espresso. Matcha lattes and a small selection of pastries are also on offer.

1511 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 261-4545
(214) 261-4545
Weekend Coffee/Facebook

Press Box Grill

1623 Main St Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75201

Chow down on burgers and loaded cheese fries at this Downtown sports bar. A favorite of locals, it’s also an excellent spot to catch sports on TV and drink one of Press Box’s many beers on tap.

1623 Main St Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 747-8226
(214) 747-8226
A pile of cheese fries pairs perfectly with football at Press Box Grill in Downtown
A pile of cheese fries pairs perfectly with football at Press Box Grill in Downtown
Press Box Grill/Facebook

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