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Bobbie's Airway Grill
An upscale neighborhood grill from the team behind Park Cities' il Bracco, occupying the former Dougherty's Airway Pharmacy — the name and decor both nod to that history. Live-fire cooking, a lively patio with a fire pit.
American
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Hillstone
Part of the influential Hillstone Restaurant Group, with a loyal, longtime Dallas following.
American
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Honor Bar
A polished, intimate spot in Highland Park Village known for classic American plates, cocktails, and a lively neighborhood feel.
American
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R+D Kitchen
Hillstone’s more casual sibling concept, also at Preston Center.
American / Brunch, Bakery
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Sadelle’s
The Dallas outpost of the New York classic, famous for its towering bagel display and weekend brunch lines. A destination in its own right, and a genuine draw for the neighborhood.
American / Burgers
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Hopdoddy
The Austin-born gourmet burger chain, located in the Preston Center Pavilion.
American / Pizza / Steak
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D.L. Mack’s
A Chicago-inflected neighborhood tavern on Hillcrest between SMU and the Park Cities, built around scratch-made ingredients — Chicago-style cracker-crust pizza, prime steaks, and whole fish filleted in-house.
Bakery / Café
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Bird Bakery
A go-to for coffee, cupcakes, and a sweet treat on a Village stroll.
Burgers
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Burger House
An old-fashioned, Texas-style burger joint that’s been serving the Snider Plaza original location since 1951 — the flagship of what’s now a small local chain.
Café / Market
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Foxtrot
An upscale café and corner-store hybrid — coffee bar, wine, grab-and-go meals, and curated local goods. The Snider Plaza location reopened under new ownership in February 2025.
European bistro
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Bistro 31
An elegant Highland Park Village dining room known for polished service, stylish interiors, and a refined lunch-to-dinner rhythm.
French
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Frenchie
An all-day French eatery and bar from Travis Street Hospitality, located in The Plaza at Preston Center.
French
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Le Bistrot Bar Sardine
An intimate Parisian bistro from Vandelay Hospitality, led by École Ducasse-trained chef Eliott Azoulay. Small plates built on French technique with Mediterranean touches.
French Café / Bakery
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Maman
A French-inspired café and bakery concept at The Plaza at Preston Center.
Gastropub / Beer Bar
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Craft Beer Market
A beer-focused gastropub concept in the Preston Center Pavilion.
German / Deli & Butcher Counter
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Kuby’s Sausage House
A Snider Plaza institution since 1961 — equal parts German deli, butcher counter, and neighborhood lunch spot, right across from SMU. The chicken salad and jalapeño pimento cheese are the draws, alongside a full-service meat case for stocking the fridge at home.
Health-focused American
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True Food Kitchen
One of only two DFW locations of the popular health-driven national chain, located at The Plaza at Preston Center.
Italian
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Facini
An Italian favorite tucked into the Village, known for handmade pasta and an atmosphere that feels more like a dinner party than a restaurant.
Italian
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Il Bracco
An upscale Italian restaurant with locations in Park Cities, Houston, and Scottsdale — house-made pastas and breads, fish and proteins butchered in-house daily.
Italian / Pizza
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Olivella’s Pizza and Wine
A Neapolitan and Roman pizza specialist tucked behind Goff’s at McFarlin and Hillcrest, right across from SMU — using imported Italian meats and daily house-made mozzarella.
Latin American / Steakhouse & Sushi
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Casa Brasa
An upscale open-fire concept from chef Omar Flores and Big Dill Hospitality, blending live-fire grilling with a South American-style sushi counter. Smart, elegant dress code — jackets recommended for dinner.
Mexican
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Javier's
Inspired by the sophisticated culinary traditions of Mexico City, Javier's specializes in gourmet Continental Mexican cuisine—showcasing complex sauces, fresh seafood, premium meats, and regional recipes that highlight the depth and elegance of authentic Mexican gastronomy. The warm, intimate atmosphere, extensive tequila selection, and iconic cigar lounge have made it a Dallas favorite since 1977.
Modern Mexican / Cocktail Lounge
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Sueño
The Dallas outpost of a Richardson favorite, built around a live-fire kitchen and a housemade masa program — but the real draw is Alma Agave, the dedicated tequila and mezcal lounge attached to the dining room.
New American
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Ramble Room
A grown-up neighborhood spot in Snider Plaza with an old-school, clubby feel — horseshoe bar, spiral staircase, and a menu that runs from French onion dip to steaks, pasta, and a well-built martini list.
New Orleans-inspired Steakhouse
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Jack & Harry’s
A newer Vandelay Hospitality concept blending dry-aged steaks with New Orleans culture and coastal favorites, in a building that dates to 1945.
Pizza
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Zalat Pizza
A Dallas-born, cult-favorite pizza chain known for pushing past traditional pizza norms — this was Zalat’s first Park Cities location.
Private Social Club / Restaurant & Lounge
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Park House
A private social club within the Village, blending restaurant, lounge, and members-only event space. Worth featuring even as membership-based — it signals the caliber of social infrastructure in the neighborhood, which matters to relocating executives evaluating lifestyle fit.
Seafood
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Café Pacific
A longstanding Park Cities classic with white-tablecloth seafood, neighborhood regulars, and timeless service.
Seafood
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Dive Coastal Cuisine
A female-owned, chef-driven seafood spot tucked into a former Dunkin’ Donuts space, now in its second decade. Organic produce, daily-sourced seafood, and a health-forward menu at approachable prices.
Seafood
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Flying Fish
A casual, no-frills Texas seafood chain concept, located in the Preston Center Pavilion.
Seafood
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Rex's Seafood
Half fish market, half restaurant — the daily case holds 15–20 fresh options flown in from around the globe, cooked to order if you want it that way.
Southern / Fried Chicken
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Bubba’s Cooks Country
A Snider Plaza institution since 1981, born out of a converted Texaco station. Family comfort food that’s been consistently rated among Dallas’ best.
Tex-Mex
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Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina
A longtime, casual Snider Plaza Tex-Mex spot with a full bar and a loyal following for chips, queso, and margaritas.
Tex-Mex
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El Molino
A Vandelay Hospitality enchilada-and-fajita concept in Snider Plaza, styled after the classic Fort Worth institution Joe T. Garcia’s.
Tex-Mex
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Escondido
Classic Tex-Mex from restaurateur Jon Alexis (TJ's Seafood, Malibu Poke), brought back to Preston Royal after the previous Tex-Mex tenant closed — with what's billed as the largest patio in Preston Hollow.
Tex-Mex
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Mi Cocina
The Highland Park location of the beloved Tex-Mex institution — and home to the Monkey Bar, its seasonal cocktail patio that’s become a neighborhood social scene in its own right, not just a place to eat.
Tex-Mex
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Muchacho
A Tex-Mex concept from chef Omar Flores, located at The Plaza at Preston Center.
Tex-Mex / Tacos
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The Taco Joint
A casual taco concept in the Preston Center Pavilion.
Thai / Vietnamese
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Malai Kitchen
A Dallas-born Southeast Asian concept blending Thai and Vietnamese flavors, located in the Preston Center Pavilion.