Dallas restaurants are expanding to the northern suburb of Plano en masse these days (see: Smoke, Dee Lincoln's Steak and Burger Bar, DaLat, Lockhart Smokehouse) so what better time than now to update our map of where to eat in Plano?
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The Snider Plaza sandwich sensation opened a second Shops at Legacy location back in November with the same tried-and-true menu including a fantastic lobster roll. Don't miss the freshly fried doughnut holes for dessert.
Downtown Plano got a whole lot meatier when this Oak Cliff barbecue staple opened its second location in February. Crowds are piling in for Lockhart's signature shoulder clod, luscious brisket, burnt ends and sides like mac and cheese and smoky baked beans.
Authentic Cuban fare isn't exactly plentiful in DFW, making this strip mall spot even more of a gem. Don't expect fancy presentation (more like plastic plates and forks) but the Cuban sandwich, ropa vieja, fried plantains and cafe con leche will satisfy.
The Cajun food truck by the same name expanded to a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Plano, making it much easier to track down those killer crawfish pistolettes, fried gator po'boys and crawfish etouffee. Bonus: It's BYOB.
The rooftop bar here is guaranteed to be packed when the weather's nice. Every meal starts with free wood-fired bread with a variety of dipping sauces, and should end with the housemade hazelnut gelato; pizza-wise, the Urban Amore (prosciutto, figs, goat cheese) is a good bet.
The Grape chef Brian Luscher consulted on the menu at this charmingly rustic, family-friendly spot that serves up thin-crust pizzas like the Kona Fire (roasted pork, pineapple, jalapenos and cashews), sandwiches and pasta dishes (hello, brisket lasagna). Great cocktails too.
The folks behind Whiskey Cake found a smash hit with this upscale pan-Latin spot at the Shops at Legacy -- just try getting a table on a Saturday night. Best bets include the queso, arepa, carnitas torta and any of the top-notch cocktails.
This cozy, laid-back coffeehouse is just what downtown Plano needed: a Starbucks alternative brewing beans by Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters, plus pastries, sandwiches and pie.
Yao Fuzi offers Chinese food in an upscale, elegant setting--five-spice spare ribs, xiao long bao (soup dumplings), and steamed pork buns are delicious, but there's also more standard Americanized fare like beef with broccoli, if that's your (or your date's) thing.
Whiskey Cake serves Plano's best cocktails and damn good food in a fun atmosphere reminiscent of a backwoods moonshine still, but not in a theme park sort of way. Pair a craft beer or whiskey cocktail with a steak and duck fat frites or the OMG burger (that's onion, mushroom and "goodness").
Sea Breeze has a kaleidoscope of fresh flown-in seafood for purchase in their fish market, but you can also sit down for a proper meal; the lobster roll garners raves from all over the metroplex. There's also sesame-crusted tuna nachos, plenty of fried stuff, cioppino or just simple fresh fish prepared to your liking.
Reliably fresh classic sushi rolls, plus crazy abominations like the Superman Burrito and Pinky Promise roll, and hot dishes like tonkatsu and rice bowls served by a friendly staff at this always-buzzing neighborhood spot. [Photo credit: Suk R/Facebook]
If you're in the mood for beer and better-than-usual bar food, consider Holy Grail. Housemade soft pretzels with truffle cheese sauce, ghost pepper chili (less scary than it sounds), tasty burgers and shepherd's pie all pair well with a local craft beer, of which Holy Grail has many on tap. [Photo credit: Chris H./Yelp]
When's the last time you had schnitzel? Go to Jorg's (named "Best Schnitzel in the Metroplex" by D Mag) where you can get it no less than 8 different ways--pork, chicken or veal, smothered in mushrooms or maybe a paprika sauce. (Also, BEER.)
The Snider Plaza sandwich sensation opened a second Shops at Legacy location back in November with the same tried-and-true menu including a fantastic lobster roll. Don't miss the freshly fried doughnut holes for dessert.
Downtown Plano got a whole lot meatier when this Oak Cliff barbecue staple opened its second location in February. Crowds are piling in for Lockhart's signature shoulder clod, luscious brisket, burnt ends and sides like mac and cheese and smoky baked beans.
Authentic Cuban fare isn't exactly plentiful in DFW, making this strip mall spot even more of a gem. Don't expect fancy presentation (more like plastic plates and forks) but the Cuban sandwich, ropa vieja, fried plantains and cafe con leche will satisfy.
The Cajun food truck by the same name expanded to a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Plano, making it much easier to track down those killer crawfish pistolettes, fried gator po'boys and crawfish etouffee. Bonus: It's BYOB.
The rooftop bar here is guaranteed to be packed when the weather's nice. Every meal starts with free wood-fired bread with a variety of dipping sauces, and should end with the housemade hazelnut gelato; pizza-wise, the Urban Amore (prosciutto, figs, goat cheese) is a good bet.
The Grape chef Brian Luscher consulted on the menu at this charmingly rustic, family-friendly spot that serves up thin-crust pizzas like the Kona Fire (roasted pork, pineapple, jalapenos and cashews), sandwiches and pasta dishes (hello, brisket lasagna). Great cocktails too.
The folks behind Whiskey Cake found a smash hit with this upscale pan-Latin spot at the Shops at Legacy -- just try getting a table on a Saturday night. Best bets include the queso, arepa, carnitas torta and any of the top-notch cocktails.
This cozy, laid-back coffeehouse is just what downtown Plano needed: a Starbucks alternative brewing beans by Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters, plus pastries, sandwiches and pie.
Yao Fuzi offers Chinese food in an upscale, elegant setting--five-spice spare ribs, xiao long bao (soup dumplings), and steamed pork buns are delicious, but there's also more standard Americanized fare like beef with broccoli, if that's your (or your date's) thing.
Whiskey Cake serves Plano's best cocktails and damn good food in a fun atmosphere reminiscent of a backwoods moonshine still, but not in a theme park sort of way. Pair a craft beer or whiskey cocktail with a steak and duck fat frites or the OMG burger (that's onion, mushroom and "goodness").
Sea Breeze has a kaleidoscope of fresh flown-in seafood for purchase in their fish market, but you can also sit down for a proper meal; the lobster roll garners raves from all over the metroplex. There's also sesame-crusted tuna nachos, plenty of fried stuff, cioppino or just simple fresh fish prepared to your liking.
Reliably fresh classic sushi rolls, plus crazy abominations like the Superman Burrito and Pinky Promise roll, and hot dishes like tonkatsu and rice bowls served by a friendly staff at this always-buzzing neighborhood spot. [Photo credit: Suk R/Facebook]
If you're in the mood for beer and better-than-usual bar food, consider Holy Grail. Housemade soft pretzels with truffle cheese sauce, ghost pepper chili (less scary than it sounds), tasty burgers and shepherd's pie all pair well with a local craft beer, of which Holy Grail has many on tap. [Photo credit: Chris H./Yelp]
When's the last time you had schnitzel? Go to Jorg's (named "Best Schnitzel in the Metroplex" by D Mag) where you can get it no less than 8 different ways--pork, chicken or veal, smothered in mushrooms or maybe a paprika sauce. (Also, BEER.)
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