With more restaurants per capita than any other city in the nation — including New York — Dallas offers a diverse blend of restaurants from French cuisine to Asian fusion, barbeque to Tex-Mex and everything in between. Of course we’re partial to our local favorites, especially in the Bishop Arts District. When visiting Hampton Hills, be sure to check out these hot spots — all within minutes of Hampton Hills:
beckley brewhouse
With great pizzas and beers, plus a dog-friendly patio, Beckley Brewhouse is part coffeehouse, part restaurant and bar that attracts an eclectic crowd.
bolsa
Dallas meets Austin at Bolsa, a bar and café with a shop that sells wine and local products. Housed in a hip redo of an old auto garage near the Bishop Arts District, Bolsa blends fresh ingredients with rustic flavors in an eclectic ambience.
café brazil
Billed as “not just another coffeehouse,” Café Brazil is a favorite of early risers and night crawlers, with great coffee, generous breakfasts, unique sandwiches and signature salads.
café madrid
Experience Spanish tapas, desserts and fine wines at Cafe Madrid, a charming, unpretentious Bishop Arts favorite.
con fusion
This cozy Asian restaurant may be new to Oak Cliff, but it has already received rave reviews. Check it out at 642 W. Davis.
Get great Tavern burgers, a huge selection of American microbrews and Oak Cliff’s best thin-crust pizza at Eno’s, a Bishop Arts saloon with plenty of character.
gloria’s
Now with 10 restaurants throughout the area, Gloria’s originated in Oak Cliff, offers traditional Salvadorian dishes as well as Tex-Mex.
greek cafe and bakery
One of the Bishop Arts District’s newest eateries, the Greek Cafe & Bakery specializes in traditional Greek fare, from spanakopita and dolmas to gyros and mousaka. Oupa!
hattie’s
An American bistro with a southern low-country influence, Hattie’s gets it right with great food and attentive service in an upscale environment.
hong kong garden
Just a few blocks from Hampton Hills, this cozy den serves authentic Chinese made with fresh ingredients. The service is fast and the prices are right.
hunky’s
Located in the Bishop Arts District, Hunky’s is a popular “hamburger joint” that also serves up salads, desserts and ice-cold brews.
jack’s backyard
Known as the “chill grill,” Jack’s Backyard features classic comfort food in a renovated auto garage. Everything on the menu — from the brisket sandwiches and sliders to the half-pound burgers and Jack’s Bites — is sure to please any palate.
la calle doce
Situated in a 1920s coverted prairie house, La Calle Doce is a family-run restaurant known for its Mexican seafood.
norma’s café
An Oak Cliff institution, this popular diner serves down-home cooking that is the very definition of comfort food.
smoke
An homage to an old-fashioned smokehouse, Smoke features hardwood cooking from scratch and authentic Southern flavors.
spiral diner
If you’re a meat-eater, don’t let Spiral Diner’s all-vegan cuisine deter you. This place is for anyone who loves fresh ingredients, great wraps and sandwiches, spectacular salads and the best baked goodies.
tillman’s roadhouse
Whether you’re wanting a quick drink, a casual dinner or a special occasion, you’ll feel right at home at Tillman’s Roadhouse.
veracruz café
Offering Mesoamerican, Mayan, Huasteco and Aztec cuisine, Veracruz is a taste of Latin America that also features exceptional service and a pleasing environment.
vitto italian
With its diverse clientele and light-infused space, you might just think you’ve stepped into a SoHo eatery. Although Vitto’s pizzas are among the best in Dallas, you’ll also want to try the chicken marsala.
Hungry for more? Visit the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau for a comprehensive list of Dallas-area restaurants.
