The Best Restaurants in Southlake (2026)

Sushi Dojo runs a casual, open-kitchen format where the staff guides first-timers through the menu without condescension. The specialty rolls carry creative names and the fish comes across as consistently fresh across the record. Groups tend to work through a wide spread of rolls; the nigiri and sashimi hold up alongside the more inventive builds. Counter-service energy, neighborhood crowd, and accessible price point make it a reliable Southlake sushi stop.

Malai Kitchen runs a Southeast Asian-leaning menu where the Lemongrass Tofu over fried rice draws steady praise. The noodle dishes land well for groups, and last-minute weeknight tables fill in without much planning. The record does include complaints about seating policies on the quieter afternoon shift, so calling ahead for larger parties is the practical move. When the room is on, the food and service track together.

Ristorante Mulino opens strong with bread and a green dipping sauce that draws consistent enthusiasm from the record. The Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti Carbonara are the pasta anchors worth ordering. The room projects a casual energy that keeps the crowd relaxed rather than stiff, and service runs attentive. Straightforward Italian execution at a price that does not require a special occasion.

Dragon House leads with its soup dumplings, which hold up to the reputation built around them. The sampler platter lets a table test beef, chicken, and veggie variations; the beef and chicken versions get the stronger marks. Hand-pulled noodles with vegetables round out a short, focused menu built around handmade technique. The kitchen runs fresh, and the room stays family-oriented. Tofu dishes draw more mixed reactions, so the dumplings and noodles are the clear order.

Moxies draws Southlake Town Square foot traffic onto a large patio that functions as the room's main draw on good weather nights. Craft cocktails are the consistent strength. The rigatoni skews mushroom-forward, which surprises diners expecting a conventional preparation, and the chicken can run dry. Service earns warm notes across the record. Best approached as a drinks-first stop with food as the secondary.

Luna Grill is a counter-service Mediterranean room where shawarma, falafel, and hummus carry the menu. The ingredients read as fresh across the record, and the staff, including a frequently named server, consistently earns credit for steering tables toward the right order. The build-out here is cleaner and more polished than older locations in the chain. A reliable family-lunch or low-key weeknight option on the Southlake side.

Wildwood runs a straightforward Southern menu anchored by a ribeye that the record calls out for landing at the right temperature. The smoked chicken sandwich draws more divided opinions, while the burger earns middle-of-the-road marks. Coffee comes fresh and strong. Service is the room's most consistent asset. A clean, old-school dining room that works best when the kitchen is firing on the steak end of the menu.

RA Sushi is the group-night sushi option in Southlake Town Square, built around happy-hour rolls and a polished room. The spicy tuna roll shows up consistently in the record; the sashimi holds up. Complaints center on happy-hour drink pricing and a room that some regulars feel has aged past its prime. Service runs friendly but inconsistent. The food is solid enough for a round of rolls and cocktails with a crowd, even if it is not the sharpest sushi program in the area.

Thailicious sits in a strip-mall format and runs a relaxed weeknight pace. Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, and Green Curry are the menu anchors; the Drunken Noodles get the most consistent praise. Portion sizes on delivery orders have drawn complaints about value relative to price, so dining in is the smarter call. The room stays quiet on weeknights, seating is prompt, and the service is attentive. A practical Thai option for the Southlake area.