The 12 Hottest Restaurants in Dallas, June 2024 (2024)

Kathy Tran

Hot this month are the hottest reservation in town and a brand new barbecue spot that came up from a local food truck

by Courtney E. Smith Updated Jun 5, 2024, 10:18am CDT

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Mai Colachi

Tiffany Derry’s long-awaited Italian restaurant opens with a load of tempting dishes. The menu is structured to be family-style, with antipasta, primi, and secondi courses all recommended —that means sharing an appetizer or two, ordering your own small serving of pasta as a course, and finishing with a shared main or two. Do not skip the focaccia —thanks to it’s ingredients it smells like the Italian coast and the Alps all at once — or the suppli al telefono, a breaded cheese croquette stuffed with savory pork sausage and chicken liver.

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New Haven-style pizza has made its way to Dallas. Head to this spot in Garland to try this thin crust, coal-fired pie. The clam pie, a New England favorite, is already earning raves, as are the meatballs and cannoli. Its potato and prosciutto pie is an instant classic.

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Lake Highlands gets a much-needed neighborhood bistro with this opening. Its signature dish, the magic chicken thighs with mashed yams and mustard greens, is reason enough to get in ASAP but the carefully selected list of wines by the glass and natural wine options are a fine reason to make plans to linger.

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Joon Koo

The space that once hosted the grungy Gas Monkey Bar got a massive upgrade when this Mexican restaurant moved in. It has the space, so it still hosts live music and eating on the massive patio is still an option. But now it can be done over a birria burger, whole fried snapper, and Mexican street tacos.

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El Destino

Hungry for some proper Greek food? This new bistro on Lovers will scratch the itch. Pop in for dishes from executive chef Blake Andress (formerly at the Mansion at helped open Mister Charles) including pefti kreatopita (falling meat pie)made with beef, lamb, leeks, Greek olive oil, and skordalia foam. Or try a plate of Okeania Synkomida- (ocean’s harvest) with citrus cured fish, Greek pickled peppers, spring berry coulis, pistachio gremolata, compressed cucumbers, and melons.

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This family-owned place in Mockingbird Station serves Japanese barbecue, tapas, ramen, and dumplings. It also has a solid lunch menu with special combos of chicken karage, shrimp tempura, chashu, and teriyaki chicken weighing in at under $15 for a plate.

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JingHe Japanese Restaurant

The hottest opening around town in a minute is easily Goodwins, which slipped into the spot formerly taken by Blue Goose Cantina on Greenville Ave. Along with Sister, which is just across the street, it is classing up that stretch of the neighborhood. The vibe is similar to the now-defunct Houston’s, meaning classic American dishes, quality martinis at the bar, and excellent service.

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Goodwins

Steaks and Tex-Mex have made their way to this sit-down dining destination in Deep Ellum. Who knew it was possible? This restaurant, imported from Rockwall, slides into a space at the ever-growing Continental Gin Building to bring basics and a little patio —an order of the flautas is strongly suggested.

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This spot has finally opened (re-opened?) after a massive makeover under new ownership. Pop in when you’re Downtown for breakfast, lunch, or happy hour —word is that dinner service will be added. Until then, order a coffee made by the Faema espresso machine and chow down on a plate of blackberry lemon mascarpone French toast or a lunch special plate.

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This good old fashioned barbecue and soul food joint transitioned from a food truck to a storefront in the Cedars. It’s owned by Stacie and Sharon Walker, whose grandfather was also a pitmaster. Order meats by the pound or stop in for a sandwich or plate.

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This ribs-only spot in Fort Worth comes from Goldee’s owner Jonny White, and two of his childhood friends. The ribs are smoked on a rotisserie and served with fries, cole slaw, a roll, and a can of soda. There are four options: original, sweet ribs, spicy cayenne with red pepper flakes and chili powder, and hot honey. It’s all super simple and will probably be faster service than the notorious lines at Goldee’s.

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Mai Colachi

Tiffany Derry’s long-awaited Italian restaurant opens with a load of tempting dishes. The menu is structured to be family-style, with antipasta, primi, and secondi courses all recommended —that means sharing an appetizer or two, ordering your own small serving of pasta as a course, and finishing with a shared main or two. Do not skip the focaccia —thanks to it’s ingredients it smells like the Italian coast and the Alps all at once — or the suppli al telefono, a breaded cheese croquette stuffed with savory pork sausage and chicken liver.

• Open in Google Maps

Kathy Tran

New Haven-style pizza has made its way to Dallas. Head to this spot in Garland to try this thin crust, coal-fired pie. The clam pie, a New England favorite, is already earning raves, as are the meatballs and cannoli. Its potato and prosciutto pie is an instant classic.

• Open in Google Maps

Courtney E. Smith

Lake Highlands gets a much-needed neighborhood bistro with this opening. Its signature dish, the magic chicken thighs with mashed yams and mustard greens, is reason enough to get in ASAP but the carefully selected list of wines by the glass and natural wine options are a fine reason to make plans to linger.

• Open in Google Maps

Joon Koo

The space that once hosted the grungy Gas Monkey Bar got a massive upgrade when this Mexican restaurant moved in. It has the space, so it still hosts live music and eating on the massive patio is still an option. But now it can be done over a birria burger, whole fried snapper, and Mexican street tacos.

• Open in Google Maps

El Destino

Hungry for some proper Greek food? This new bistro on Lovers will scratch the itch. Pop in for dishes from executive chef Blake Andress (formerly at the Mansion at helped open Mister Charles) including pefti kreatopita (falling meat pie)made with beef, lamb, leeks, Greek olive oil, and skordalia foam. Or try a plate of Okeania Synkomida- (ocean’s harvest) with citrus cured fish, Greek pickled peppers, spring berry coulis, pistachio gremolata, compressed cucumbers, and melons.

• Open in Google Maps

Samantha Marie Photography

This family-owned place in Mockingbird Station serves Japanese barbecue, tapas, ramen, and dumplings. It also has a solid lunch menu with special combos of chicken karage, shrimp tempura, chashu, and teriyaki chicken weighing in at under $15 for a plate.

• Open in Google Maps

JingHe Japanese Restaurant

The hottest opening around town in a minute is easily Goodwins, which slipped into the spot formerly taken by Blue Goose Cantina on Greenville Ave. Along with Sister, which is just across the street, it is classing up that stretch of the neighborhood. The vibe is similar to the now-defunct Houston’s, meaning classic American dishes, quality martinis at the bar, and excellent service.

• Open in Google Maps

Goodwins

Steaks and Tex-Mex have made their way to this sit-down dining destination in Deep Ellum. Who knew it was possible? This restaurant, imported from Rockwall, slides into a space at the ever-growing Continental Gin Building to bring basics and a little patio —an order of the flautas is strongly suggested.

• Open in Google Maps

Kathy Tran

This spot has finally opened (re-opened?) after a massive makeover under new ownership. Pop in when you’re Downtown for breakfast, lunch, or happy hour —word is that dinner service will be added. Until then, order a coffee made by the Faema espresso machine and chow down on a plate of blackberry lemon mascarpone French toast or a lunch special plate.

• Open in Google Maps

Kayla Enright

This good old fashioned barbecue and soul food joint transitioned from a food truck to a storefront in the Cedars. It’s owned by Stacie and Sharon Walker, whose grandfather was also a pitmaster. Order meats by the pound or stop in for a sandwich or plate.

• Open in Google Maps

This ribs-only spot in Fort Worth comes from Goldee’s owner Jonny White, and two of his childhood friends. The ribs are smoked on a rotisserie and served with fries, cole slaw, a roll, and a can of soda. There are four options: original, sweet ribs, spicy cayenne with red pepper flakes and chili powder, and hot honey. It’s all super simple and will probably be faster service than the notorious lines at Goldee’s.

• Open in Google Maps

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