Fond
1601 Elm St suite 110, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Best Restaurants in Dallas
Dallas blends Texas hospitality with a lively wine culture, spotlighting both Hill Country bottles and international classics. Explore 13 restaurants across Uptown, Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts offering curated wine lists, smart pairings and neighborhood character for every meal and occasion.
13 venues
4.6 avg
Local Wines
The Hampton Social - Dallas
1520 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
La Stella Cucina Verace
2330 Flora St #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas
1933 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Enoteca Italia
3102 Oak Lawn Ave #116, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
MIRADOR
1608 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Postino Addison
5280 Belt Line Rd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75254, USA
The Exchange Food Hall
211 S Akard St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
Partenope Ristorante
1903 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Parterre
1601 Elm St Ste 120, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
The French Room
1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
Monarch Restaurant
1401 Elm St 49th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Dallas
3133 Knox St, Dallas, TX 75205, USA
Wine Culture in Dallas
Dallas's wine culture is an intersection of Texan pride and cosmopolitan curiosity. Local interest in Texas AVAs—especially Hill Country and the Texas High Plains—has put native varietals like Tempranillo, Mourvèdre, Tannat and Viognier on more restaurant lists alongside Rhône and Burgundian classics. Sommeliers in Dallas often pair regional BBQ and Lone Star-inspired cuisine with bright Viognier, GSM blends and fuller-bodied Tempranillo from Texas producers, reflecting a growing taste for hometown bottlings.
Beyond the bottles themselves, Dallas has embraced wine-centric dining across neighborhoods. Uptown and Knox-Henderson showcase upscale programs and tasting flights, Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum nurture small, adventurous wine bars and natural-wine pours, and pockets like Trinity Groves offer riverfront venues that highlight both local and imported wines. Notable city restaurants — from intimate Italian enotecas to contemporary tasting menus — reinforce a culture that values both education and conviviality at the table.
Where to dine with wine in Dallas
Neighborhood choice shapes the wine experience in Dallas. Uptown is ideal for curated lists and formal pairings — elegant spots let you explore classic varietals and reserve bottles. Bishop Arts is the place for eclectic small plates, natural wines and intimate tasting events. Deep Ellum and Lower Greenville bring a lively, experimental energy where urban wine bars pour rare varietals and by-the-glass discoveries.
If you want Italian varietals, head to restaurants like Enoteca Italia, La Stella Cucina Verace or Partenope Ristorante for Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Italian regional labels paired with house-made pastas. For contemporary American or fine‑dining programs, consider Fond or MIRADOR, where sommeliers curate Old and New World lists. For approachable, wine-forward casual dining, Postino Addison and Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley offer friendly lists and shareable plates—while The Hampton Social delivers coastal vibes and approachable sparkling and rosé options for social nights out.
What to Look For
When choosing a restaurant in Dallas, look for a few practical signs of a strong wine program: a balanced by-the-glass selection that changes seasonally; flights or tasting menus that encourage exploration; and staff or a sommelier who can recommend pairings. Good lists will blend Texas producers (Hill Country Tempranillo, High Plains Viognier) with Rhône, Italian and Burgundian selections so you can compare styles and terroirs across cuisines.
Also consider atmosphere and logistics: shaded patios or indoor climate control for hot summers, corkage policies if you’re bringing a special bottle, and reservation requirements on weekends. For pairing, trust local recommendations: Tempranillo and GSM blends pair well with smoked meats and bold Tex-Mex, while Viognier and Albariño complement Gulf seafood and spicy dishes. A thoughtful restaurant in Dallas will signal these options clearly on its menu and through staff recommendations.
When do wine restaurants in Dallas open and close?
13 of the 13 wine restaurants listed in Dallas publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 11 am and closes at 9:30 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 11 venues in Dallas (85% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 11 on Monday. 10 open seven days a week.
6 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. The French Room closes latest, at 12 am.
At the other end of the day, The Exchange Food Hall opens earliest, at 7 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Dallas actually say
The 13 rated wine restaurants in Dallas carry 32,600 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.57 out of 5 and the median is 4.6, and 10 venues hold 4.5 or better — 77% of the list.
Fond carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 117 reviews. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas is the most reviewed address in Dallas, at 18,869.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine restaurants in Dallas cost?
Price level is published for 10 of the 13 wine restaurants in Dallas, and it splits as follows: 7 moderate (70%), 1 upmarket (10%), 2 high-end (20%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
The specialisations that recur most often in Dallas are Local Wines (1). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.
Dallas compared with the rest of United States
Dallas accounts for 13 of the 139 wine restaurants we list across United States, spread over 15 cities.
Sunday trading in Dallas runs in line with the national picture — 85% against 86%.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Dallas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 13 | 139 |
| Mean rating | 4.57 | 4.53 |
| Open on Sunday | 85% | 86% |
| Median closing time | 9:30 pm | 10 pm |
Where to look next from Dallas
Other wine venues in Dallas: 19 wine bars, 20 wine shops, 13 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in United States are Phoenix (17), Jacksonville (15), Columbus (14), San Jose (12), Austin (10). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Dallas has 13 wine restaurants on this list, averaging 4.57 out of 5 across 32,600 reviews. The median address opens at 11 am and closes at 9:30 pm; 11 of the 13 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Fond is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 117).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in United States: age, tax and trading rules
The purchase age is 21 in every US state, the highest in this directory. It is not federal law directly: the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 withholds federal highway funding from states that set it lower, and every state complied.
Federal excise duty on still wine at or below 16% ABV is $1.07 per wine gallon under the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's schedule — about $0.21 on a 750 ml bottle — with a credit for smaller producers. State and local taxes sit on top and vary widely, which is why the same bottle carries different shelf prices across state lines.
The structural difference is the three-tier system left by Prohibition's repeal: producers sell to wholesalers, wholesalers to retailers, and retailers to you, with the tiers legally separated in most states. Seventeen control states go further and act as the wholesaler themselves. It is why a wine that is easy to find in one state is unavailable in the next, regardless of demand.
Sunday sales, grocery-store wine and shipping rules are all set at state and sometimes county level. Check the state before assuming a shop will be open, and never assume a rule from one state applies in another.
Sources: TTB — Tax rates for wine (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) · National Minimum Drinking Age Act, 23 U.S.C. §158
Local Tips
01
Book Uptown weekends in advance
Uptown restaurants fill quickly on Friday and Saturday nights. Reserve early for dinner or tasting menus, and request a wine-friendly table if you plan a long pairing experience.
02
Try Texas varietals
Ask servers for Hill Country or Texas High Plains recommendations—Tempranillo, Viognier and GSM blends pair well with local cuisine and offer a true taste of the region.
03
Plan for Dallas weather
Summers are hot—choose shaded patios or indoor seating with good climate control. For spring and fall, seek alfresco dining along Trinity Groves or Bishop Arts for pleasant evenings.
04
Use ride‑share for late nights
If you plan to sample multiple wines across Deep Ellum or Lower Greenville, ride‑share or a local car service is practical and keeps the evening relaxed and safe.
FAQ
This directory highlights 13 restaurants in Dallas. The list covers a range of venues—from Italian enotecas and casual wine bars to fine-dining spots—spread across neighborhoods such as Uptown, Bishop Arts, Deep Ellum and nearby Addison.
Uptown and Knox‑Henderson are known for elevated wine programs and tasting menus, while Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum excel at intimate wine bars and natural-wine spots. Trinity Groves offers riverfront dining and adventurous pairings, and nearby Addison hosts approachable, crowd-pleasing wine bars like Postino Addison.
Yes—many Dallas restaurants showcase Texas producers from Hill Country and the Texas High Plains. Expect local Tempranillo, Mourvèdre, Tannat and Viognier alongside international options. Chefs and sommeliers often highlight Texas bottles to pair with regional fare.
Wine pairings are increasingly common, especially at fine-dining and chef-driven restaurants. Look for prix-fixe pairing menus, suggested glass pairings, and curated flights. Even casual spots frequently offer staff recommendations to match small plates and shareable dishes.
Wine lovers should consider venues with strong sommelier programs and diverse lists—places like Fond and MIRADOR for curated experiences, Enoteca Italia and La Stella for Italian varietals, and neighborhood wine bars in Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum for natural and boutique bottles.
Reservations are recommended, especially for weekends and popular venues—book ahead for Italian dinners and tasting menus. Tipping is customary in Dallas; 18–20% for good service is standard. If you bring a bottle, check corkage fees in advance.
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