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The best Dallas restaurants for late-night dining

Top Restaurants for Night Owls

Photo courtesy of CrushCraft

When critics decide what makes a restaurant great, they usually focus on the trinity of food, service, and atmosphere. Those were surely among the factors weighed when we compiled our Top 100 — a comprehensive list of the very best restaurants in Dallas.

But there are other elements that can persuade you to frequent a restaurant, such as proximity or convenience. For some diners, hours can be key. They want restaurants that go beyond the prototypical 11 am-10 pm hours that most places observe. And it needs to be something a little more serious than Denny's.

Here's a list of restaurants, pulled from our Top 100, that stretch the dining zone to meet those needs.

Crushcraft Thai
Ignore the weekdays, when this happening Quadrangle spot closes at a staid 9:30 pm. Instead, look to Fridays and Saturdays, when they best everyone by staying open until a party-pleasing 3 am.

Del Frisco's Grille
Casual McKinney Avenue spot stays open until 11 pm Monday through Saturday. That extra hour really helps, especially in the early part of the week when everyone else wimps out.

Fireside Pies
The original branch of this trail-blazing pizzeria chain on Henderson Avenue has always been a welcoming after-hours refuge, with hours until 11 pm on weeknights and midnight on weekends.

Gemma
Not only does this highly rated bistro rank No. 2 on our Top 100 list, it stays open until 1 am, making it a favorite for late-night dates and service-industry pals.

Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House
​With its bar profile and emphasis on beer, it's no surprise that this East Dallas hangout stays open late: until midnight on weekdays — Sundays too — and until 2 am Thursday-Saturday.

Kenichi
Victory Park sushi spot endures as an oasis through the ebb and flow of concerts and other events at American Airlines Center, with hours until 11 pm on weeknights and midnight on weekends.

Meddlesome Moth
Sophisticated beer spot from restaurateur Shannon Wynne serves its Design District neighbors well by staying open until midnight Monday-Thursday and until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Mercat Bistro
Mercat closes at 10 pm, which is pretty standard. But this Harwood International canteen opens extra-early at 7:30 am, and then stays open all day, Monday-Friday.

On the Lamb
Deep Ellum restaurant stays true to its after-hours neighborhood with night-owl hours, staying open until 11 pm on weeknights and 2 am on weekends.

Remedy
Greenville Avenue soda shop wins the hours prize by burning the candle at both ends: It opens early at 10 am on Friday through Sunday, and it also stays open until midnight every night.

Sushi Sake
Richardson sushi spot closes at 10:30 pm Monday-Saturday, which might be tame compared to others. But precious few places in the 'burbs stay open past 10. The 'burbs need their late-night nosh too.

Victor Tangos
Is VT a bar with great food, or is it a restaurant with a fabulous bar? Whatever it is, it's open until a crowd-pleasing midnight Monday through Saturday.

Wayward Sons
Not many chef-driven places stay open late, but this Greenville Avenue restaurant featuring the culinary stylings of Graham Dodds stays open until midnight Thursday through Saturday.

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Introducing the Top 100: The very best restaurants in Dallas right now

The Top 100

We’re not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap’s Top 100: The very best restaurants in Dallas. It is numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining in 2016.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. Every month we publish a “Where to eat in Dallas right now,” which functions as a check-in of what’s new and hot. There are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It’s a state-of-the-union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever, and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

The Top 100 comprises celebrity chef restaurants, ethnic spots, and a venerable sandwich shop that’s been a foodie pick for decades. We chose the restaurants based on diverse factors, including meals we’ve eaten, conversations we’ve had, and feedback from trusted friends and readers. With a few exceptions, we mostly stuck to Dallas proper.

It is also interactive: Click on the photo, and you are rewarded with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant’s highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that, the minute we post this, another restaurant could open that deserves Top 100 status. This list is completely of this moment. But, for now, we present an of-the-moment review of the best restaurants in Dallas.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

It's time to survey the field and tip our hat. Our list is interactive: If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's highlights.

We envision this list as a keeper, a reference to tuck into your virtual glove compartment — even as we recognize that the minute we post this, the clock begins to tick. Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

OR ----

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.

CultureMap is no stranger to lists. We publish a new "Where to Eat" every month for the top restaurants, which functions as a check-in of what's new and hot; there are almost always 10.

But the Top 100 is intended as a more measured, comprehensive examination of the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It's a state of the union kind of thing, meant both to salute the seasoned spots and acknowledge the accomplished newbies.

Here's our top 5 reasons to love our Top 500 list:

1. The local food and beverage scene is dynamic, especially in the past few years, as entirely new restaurant strips such as Greenville Avenue, downtown Dallas, and Deep Ellum have bloomed.

2. The air has changed, as well. What was considered a top dining experience even a few years ago has evolved, as things have become less formal and more fun. Dallas has way more ethnic options than ever and cuisines such as barbecue that have come into their own.

3. Our list is interactive. If you click on the photo, it will expand, along with a pop-up summarizing the restaurant's high points.

4. It's a great reference, something to tuck into your virtual glove compartment when hunger strikes.

5. Shake Shack's not on it.

Here's our up-to-the-minute Top 100 Restaurants of Dallas list.

We're not afraid to say it: There has never been a list like this. It is CultureMap's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas, numbered 1 through 100, a reflection of the state of Dallas dining right now.