Dustin's Guidebook
Food scene
Just a three block walk from the house. This restaurant turns out some amazing craft cocktails and delicious eats. We love their happy hour...and their brunch is fabulous.
6 locals recommend
Encina
614 West Davis StreetJust a three block walk from the house. This restaurant turns out some amazing craft cocktails and delicious eats. We love their happy hour...and their brunch is fabulous.
This is a local neighborhood gem! Nova has been serving up fine cocktails and wines paired with a foodie lovers menu. They’re open late and you are sure to meet a friendly Oak Cliff neighbor while you’re there. Go single and sit at the bar...or take a group for a big table on their patio.
60 locals recommend
Nova
1417 W Davis StThis is a local neighborhood gem! Nova has been serving up fine cocktails and wines paired with a foodie lovers menu. They’re open late and you are sure to meet a friendly Oak Cliff neighbor while you’re there. Go single and sit at the bar...or take a group for a big table on their patio.
We love the 303 brunch menu! Great prices on food and drinks. We love our favorite bartender Angie too! Normally you’ll find us there on Saturday mornings for a carafe of mimosas!
303 Bar and Grill
303 W Davis StWe love the 303 brunch menu! Great prices on food and drinks. We love our favorite bartender Angie too! Normally you’ll find us there on Saturday mornings for a carafe of mimosas!
A Bishop Arts staple! Great margaritas! Great food! Within walking distance from the Melba house.
26 locals recommend
Veracruz Cafe
408 N Bishop AveA Bishop Arts staple! Great margaritas! Great food! Within walking distance from the Melba house.
Mexican Seafood restaurant. It was an old house turned into a restaurant. Food is great. Margs fantastic. Mariachi band on weekend nights.
36 locals recommend
La Calle Doce
415 W 12th StMexican Seafood restaurant. It was an old house turned into a restaurant. Food is great. Margs fantastic. Mariachi band on weekend nights.
This place has a total trendy New York vibe. It’s a cross between coffee house/craft cocktail bar/and gastro pub. You could fall in there and stay all day.
16 locals recommend
La Reunion
229 N Bishop AveThis place has a total trendy New York vibe. It’s a cross between coffee house/craft cocktail bar/and gastro pub. You could fall in there and stay all day.
Walk to your new favorite cocktail bar! This place is sooooo cute! All the bartenders are amazing.
27 locals recommend
Tiny Victories
604 N Tyler StWalk to your new favorite cocktail bar! This place is sooooo cute! All the bartenders are amazing.
Our favorite Irish Pub! They have a great happy from 3p-7p. $3 wells, $5 house wine, $7 Killians and a shot of Jameson. We love the chicken wings and burgers too!
8 locals recommend
Cannon's Corner Irish Pub
1314 W Davis StOur favorite Irish Pub! They have a great happy from 3p-7p. $3 wells, $5 house wine, $7 Killians and a shot of Jameson. We love the chicken wings and burgers too!
French inspired restaurant with a lovely oyster bar. Sip some champagne, or martini, over a dozen oysters...and maybe order a steak to share with a fabulous red Bordeaux wine!
50 locals recommend
Boulevardier
408 N Bishop AveFrench inspired restaurant with a lovely oyster bar. Sip some champagne, or martini, over a dozen oysters...and maybe order a steak to share with a fabulous red Bordeaux wine!
We absolutely LOVE their chargrilled oysters!! Yum! Trendy drinks. Good happy hour. Cajun-Asian fusion at it’s finest!
12 locals recommend
Bishop Arts Station
We absolutely LOVE their chargrilled oysters!! Yum! Trendy drinks. Good happy hour. Cajun-Asian fusion at it’s finest!
Thin crust pizza at its finest!! Great prices...a long list of beers on tap. Don’t miss this place!
110 locals recommend
Eno's Pizza Tavern
407 N Bishop AveThin crust pizza at its finest!! Great prices...a long list of beers on tap. Don’t miss this place!
This place is so popular that it has a line all the time...BUT TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT! Trust us! Get the street tacos and a side of elotes...we highly recommend!
51 locals recommend
Taqueria El Si Hay
601 W Davis StThis place is so popular that it has a line all the time...BUT TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT! Trust us! Get the street tacos and a side of elotes...we highly recommend!
Trinity Groves
331 Singleton Blvd
Stock & Barrel
316 W Davis StUchi Dallas
2817 Maple AveThe best Sushi.
Some of the best Italian with a twist. Handmade pastas. Make sure to make your reservation in advance.
45 locals recommend
Lucia
287 North Bishop AvenueSome of the best Italian with a twist. Handmade pastas. Make sure to make your reservation in advance.
Great brunch with live music & 9$ Carafes of Mimosa. Great atmosphere and super cute patio.
45 locals recommend
Sundown at Granada
3520 Greenville AveGreat brunch with live music & 9$ Carafes of Mimosa. Great atmosphere and super cute patio.
Great Brunch!! You can eat healthy here or dive into the Hangover 2.0 which is a monster breakfast sandwich 🥪. The drinks are delicious and creative. Upbeat atmosphere. W
15 locals recommend
SMITHY
2927 N Henderson AveGreat Brunch!! You can eat healthy here or dive into the Hangover 2.0 which is a monster breakfast sandwich 🥪. The drinks are delicious and creative. Upbeat atmosphere. W
Great for happy hour !! Bowling, board games, karaoke. This is a one stop shop for all things fun.
19 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Dallas
2600 Main StGreat for happy hour !! Bowling, board games, karaoke. This is a one stop shop for all things fun.
Come here and drink some yummy cider. Old school video games, pinball. All the games you want to play for 10 dollars. All ages welcome in the day. Usually a food truck or two for some snacking.
40 locals recommend
Cidercade Dallas
2777 Irving BlvdCome here and drink some yummy cider. Old school video games, pinball. All the games you want to play for 10 dollars. All ages welcome in the day. Usually a food truck or two for some snacking.
The menu includes small plates like seasonal tempura, kimchi pancakes, and ginger chili baby bok choy. There’s a vast salad menu with veggies such as roasted pumpkin, rainbow carrots, wood-fired avocado, and chili-charred Napa cabbage. As for mains, whether you’re feeling 44 Farms steak, mahi mahi, or seafood stew, there’s something for everyone.
6 locals recommend
Written by the Seasons
380 Melba StreetThe menu includes small plates like seasonal tempura, kimchi pancakes, and ginger chili baby bok choy. There’s a vast salad menu with veggies such as roasted pumpkin, rainbow carrots, wood-fired avocado, and chili-charred Napa cabbage. As for mains, whether you’re feeling 44 Farms steak, mahi mahi, or seafood stew, there’s something for everyone.
Great for a before dinner drink or after dinner fun or if you just want to grab a small appetizer and enjoy the scene.
18 locals recommend
Casablanca
200 North Bishop AvenueGreat for a before dinner drink or after dinner fun or if you just want to grab a small appetizer and enjoy the scene.
Paradiso
308 N Bishop AveGreat patio for a glass of wine and people watching.
Hibiki Sushi
2651 Commerce StreetGreat little sushi spot in Deep Ellum. Awesome happy hour.
NEONY Pizza Works
829 West Davis Street
Cooper's Meat Market and Kitchen
778 Fort Worth AveAwesome brunch!! The fish and chips are super for dinner. This place has great drinks and the service is right on.
61 locals recommend
The Old Monk
2847 N Henderson AveAwesome brunch!! The fish and chips are super for dinner. This place has great drinks and the service is right on.
Oddfellows
316 W 7th StBrunch! Brunch! Brunch
New Orleans is all I have to say!! So much fun for dancing and live music.
25 locals recommend
Revelers Hall
412 N Bishop AveNew Orleans is all I have to say!! So much fun for dancing and live music.
Atlas Bishop Arts
408 North Bishop Avenue
Electric Shuffle Dallas
2615 Elm Street
Tejas
250 N Bishop AveSketches of Spain
Chan Thai Restaurant
436 W 7th StThe Exchange Hall
Trinity Groves
331 Singleton BlvdArtPark Trinity Groves
The have an awesome brunch, lunch and dinner. Great patio with fire pits and live music. This place is a must. The best drinks in town and a great place to bring your dogs. ❤️
18 locals recommend
Henry's Majestic
2303 McKinney AveThe have an awesome brunch, lunch and dinner. Great patio with fire pits and live music. This place is a must. The best drinks in town and a great place to bring your dogs. ❤️
Manhattan Project Beer Co.
2215 Sulphur StGreat brewery with a cool patio and excellent food.
Closest 7-Eleven
Just 2 block walk around the corner from Melba. Has everything you need...just no gas pumps.
65 locals recommend
7-Eleven
511 N Akard StJust 2 block walk around the corner from Melba. Has everything you need...just no gas pumps.
Golf Courses Nearby
Easy access to one of the best golf courses in Dallas with incredible views on the downtown city skyline.
24 locals recommend
Stevens Park Golf Course
1005 N Montclair AveEasy access to one of the best golf courses in Dallas with incredible views on the downtown city skyline.
Neighborhoods
Great restaurant and bar scene. Spend a day checking out the quirky stores. Stop in and have a beer or ice cream at one of the amazing shops. All the food you could ask for. Great street art and music scene.
717 locals recommend
Deep Ellum
Great restaurant and bar scene. Spend a day checking out the quirky stores. Stop in and have a beer or ice cream at one of the amazing shops. All the food you could ask for. Great street art and music scene.
Uptown
Downtown Dallas
1401 Elm St
Lakewood
Welcome to the Gayborhood! Ton's of bars, restaurants and shopping. Fun for Everyone. Great place for the LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 All are welcome. ❤️❤️
62 locals recommend
Oak Lawn
Welcome to the Gayborhood! Ton's of bars, restaurants and shopping. Fun for Everyone. Great place for the LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 All are welcome. ❤️❤️
Welcome to Dallas' Bishop Arts District. An
adorable 1920's neighborhood that has
been totally revitalized with on-trend
shops and boutiques, popular fine
restaurants, casual eateries, bars and so
much more. Visit on a weekend and you will
find the streets lined with local artists and
vendor booths. Whatever you are looking
for, you can find right here in Bishop Arts District.
521 locals recommend
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis StWelcome to Dallas' Bishop Arts District. An
adorable 1920's neighborhood that has
been totally revitalized with on-trend
shops and boutiques, popular fine
restaurants, casual eateries, bars and so
much more. Visit on a weekend and you will
find the streets lined with local artists and
vendor booths. Whatever you are looking
for, you can find right here in Bishop Arts District.
Coffee Shops Nearby
So many great cups to choose from!
Wayward Coffee Co
1318 W Davis StTrendy sips of coffee and hipster vibes!
Within 2 blocks...just steps...from delicious coffee and all the small bites to accompany your sips of coffee.
39 locals recommend
Davis Street Espresso
819 W Davis StWithin 2 blocks...just steps...from delicious coffee and all the small bites to accompany your sips of coffee.
Cute trendy donuts served up with an Instagram selfie kinda atmosphere. Good coffee too!
17 locals recommend
The Salty Donut
414 W Davis StCute trendy donuts served up with an Instagram selfie kinda atmosphere. Good coffee too!
Southern Maid Donuts
937 W Davis StCheap coffee and donuts...and breakfast tacos!
The Wild Detectives
314 W Eighth StHola Cafe Dallas
416 N Tyler StPotpourri Boulangerie
317 N Zang BlvdClosest Food Store (Beer & Wine)
Open till midnight. Good option for wine, beer and munchies. With in a 4-5 block walk.
Dan's Food Store
1008 W Davis StOpen till midnight. Good option for wine, beer and munchies. With in a 4-5 block walk.
Great selection of local Dallas breweries. Nice wine selection as well. Owned by locals.
7 locals recommend
North Oak Cliff Beer & Wine
1301 W Davis StGreat selection of local Dallas breweries. Nice wine selection as well. Owned by locals.
Cox Farms Market - Dallas
778 Fort Worth AveGreat place to have a glass of wine, a hot or cold sandwich, coffee. Also a small grocery store for your weekend needs.
BERKLEY’s Market - Oak Cliff
634 West Davis StreetGreat place to have a glass of wine, a hot or cold sandwich, coffee. Also a small grocery store for your weekend needs.
Ampelos Wines
Neighborhood Cellar
246 W Davis StTacos!
Best tacos in the hood...
Del Sur Tacos
720 East Jefferson BoulevardYum! We love this place! Great tacos a d drinks...great prices! Cute bar in the back!
Taco y Vino
213 W Eighth StAwesome staff! Awesome tacos! Awesome wine!
Just two blocks from the house. The best little tacos and elotes in town. There's usually a long line but worth the wait.
51 locals recommend
Taqueria El Si Hay
601 W Davis StJust two blocks from the house. The best little tacos and elotes in town. There's usually a long line but worth the wait.
Trompo
337 Jefferson Boulevard