11 Best New American Restaurants in Dallas (2026)

The frozen espresso martini is drawing attention as a new menu addition, and the brunch burger and pistachio toast hold their own alongside it. Sixty Vines runs all sixty of its wines on tap, which shapes the experience from the first pour. The staff handles the program knowledgeably, and the room adapts easily from a weekday lunch to a group occasion. Service has been a consistent point of praise across the record.

HG Sply Co. keeps a menu that covers vegan, gluten-free, and omnivore preferences without the usual trade-offs in kitchen quality. Grain bowls and grilled chicken pull repeat visits from health-conscious diners who also want a full bar. The room handles groups well, and the service runs attentive. No seed oils, a bottle of Pinot to open, and a table that seats multiple dietary needs without negotiation.

Written by the Seasons occupies a focused farm-to-table lane inside Bishop Arts, with a modern interior that fits the neighborhood's independent-dining character. The mussels arrive with a slight heat, the roasted chicken draws consistent mentions, and the seasonal vegetable plate reflects whatever the kitchen is working with. It is an upscale room that does not feel out of place on a block that tends to resist that register.

XOXO Dining Room is built around celebratory brunch, and the mimosa setup works well when the bar is fully stocked. The record splits on cocktail consistency, with some rounds landing well and others missing. The space reads as event-style rather than conventional restaurant, which suits a party table but can feel off for smaller groups looking for a standard dining room. Go with a crowd and calibrate expectations on the drinks program.

The Australian rack of lamb at Salum is the order the record keeps returning to. The fish entree earns its own strong mentions, and the seasonal New American menu gives the kitchen room to work. It is a room people come back to after time away, which says something about where it sits in the Dallas rotation. Service holds the same standard as the kitchen, and the overall experience justifies the price point.

The Operators Club files under sports bar but cooks above the category. The Hot Chick brings flavor without turning purely incendiary; the Wagyu sliders with caramelized onions have become a signature; the Alfredo Pasta Zepp lands as an unexpected standout. It is a room that earns word-of-mouth from people who came in without expectations and left with a strong opinion about the food. The sports-bar frame undersells the kitchen.

The Lox Benedict is the dish to order at TOPS, and the Sunday live jazz duo gives the room a character that a straight brunch service does not. The record splits on consistency, with temperature control and coffee quality drawing some complaints on slower mornings. When the room is running well it punches above its profile. The seating arrangement on quiet days has drawn mild friction, but the food and the live music are the reasons people return.

Asador sits inside the Renaissance Dallas Hotel and carries the room better than most hotel restaurants manage. The steak and eggs benedict pull strong mentions; the service keeps glasses full without being called for. The space reads as comfortable and upscale without the sterility that tends to flatten hotel dining rooms. It works for a family birthday brunch or a low-key occasion where the room needs to do some of the work.

Jasper's Uptown operates at the corner of patio bar and full-service restaurant, and the patio side runs livelier than the dining room on most evenings. The bar bites, craft cocktails, and burgers hold happy hour well for large groups; the staff has accommodated parties before the doors officially open. The dining room stays quieter and draws a mixed casual-to-dressy crowd. Regulars of the original Jasper's location note the Uptown outpost as a different, more bar-forward experience.