2023 brought Dallas a plethora of openings and we are excited to release the results from our 2023 Best New Openings in Dallas poll! Thank you to everyone who participated, we tallied thousands of votes, and congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
Updated December 2023
BEST NEW ELEVATED EXPERIENCE
Lyla
A coastal Mediterranean spot featuring a beachy patio, stunning decor, modern Italian dishes, and cocktails perfect for a date night or GNO.
BEST NEW CASUAL DINING
Alfonso's
A family-owned spot featuring the best burritos in town, serving over twenty different types at amazing prices.
(Image courtesy of Alfonso's)
BEST NEW FINE DINING
Mister Charles
An elegant restaurant from Duro Hospitality, serving homemade pastas and variety of fish and steak dishes in the old Highland Park Soda Fountain space.
BEST NEW PATIO/ROOFTOP
Tequila Social
A breezy patio in the Harwood District just off the Katy Trail, serving strong margs and delicious Tex-Mex.
BEST NEW OUT-OF-STATE OPENING
Portillo's
A cult-favorite spot for Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef, hailing from the Windy City!
BEST NEW NEIGHBORHOOD BISTRO
Via Triozzi
A cozy and charming Italian spot on Lower Greenville, serving authentic dishes, handmade pasta, and imported wines.
BEST NEW SEAFOOD/SUSHI
Anchor Sushi Bar
A yacht-inspired restaurant with an amazing raw bar, tons of sushi rolls and swanky cocktails.
BEST NEW BREAKFAST
Starship Bagel
A walk-up bagel shop near the iconic Eye Sculpture Downtown, serving NYC-inspired bagels and schmear in a variety of flavors.
BEST RE-OPENING
Henry's Majestic
The return of a beloved brunch staple, this time with a massive patio, live music, and new creative cocktails.
BEST NEW POP-UP
Side Hustle Burgers
A secret burger joint from the team behind Cane Rosso, delivering juicy smash burgers with out-of-the-box toppings.
BEST NEW COCKTAIL BAR/LOUNGE
LadyLove Lounge & Sound
A groovy 70s-inspired cocktail lounge, featuring curated vinyl tunes, small bites, and sips all under a giant disco ball.
BEST NEW BREWERY
White Rock Brewing Co
A craft brewery, taproom, and beer garden in Oak Cliff serving dozens of delicious brews and pizzas.
BEST NEW COFFEE SHOP
Bloom Cafe
A family-owned cafe featuring a gorgeous space filled with florals, and tons of unique coffees, teas, pastries, and toasts.
BEST NEW ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
Meow Wolf
A mind-bending and immersive art installation featuring an elaborate storyline and maximalist vibes, originally from Santa Fe.
BEST NEW FITNESS STUDIO
iiCE Fitness
A club-style indoor cycling studio that uses high-tech color-changing lights and live DJs to make your workout feel like you're at a concert!
