Lunch & Dessert Spots in Dallas

Created by Chef John Tesar, a James Beard-nominated top chef, Knife Dallas is a modern take on the classic steakhouse experience with an innovative and creative menu served in a stylish setting with excellent service. Knife Dallas features an extensive charcuterie program which includes grass-fed bison and lamb, specialty breeds of pork, house-made sausages, and brats, as well as chicken and seasonal game birds. The menu also offers classic and contemporary dishes such as dry-aged prime cut steaks and chops, pork belly brisket, and pig’s head served with bread and sauces. The menu also has a selection of seafood and meatless dishes such as homemade pasta, vegetarian entrees, and country-style seasonal salads, as well as a full wine list and cocktail menu.

5300 E. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, Texas 75206, Phone: 214-443-9339

Tucked away in the Trinity Design District in Oak Lawn, The Meddlesome Moth is a stylish bar that serves some of the city’s best beers accompanied by excellent pub grub and hearty fare. Boasting a full bar with over 40 draught beers, two live ales, and more than 85 brands of bottled beer, the Moth is an ideal spot for getting after-work drinks or hanging out with the locals if you are passing through. Snack on delicious shared plates of duck wings, grits, sweetbreads and skin chips, freshly made salads, homemade pot pies and classics such as burgers, steaks, and fish and chips.

1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, Texas 75207, Phone: 214-628-7900

Norma's Cafe has been a Dallas institution since 1956. The cafe serves an award-winning menu of delicious homemade dishes and comfort food, including their famous Mile-High Cream Pies. Located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of downtown Dallas, Norma’s has its share of regulars. Owner and caféteur Ed Murph started out wanting to give locals a taste of home away from home, and that tradition continues today with famous big country breakfasts of thick biscuits smothered in creamy gravy, syrupy pancakes, and towers of waffles. Lunches are just as crowd-pleasing, with favorites such as southern-fried catfish, chunky meatloaf, and their renowned Texas chicken fried steak. Diners can top it all off with a mouthwatering meringue, chocolate, or coconut Mile-High Cream Pie.

1123 W Davis St, Dallas, Texas 75208, Phone: 214-946-4711

Rolling through the streets of Dallas and serving out-of-this-world gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, Ruthie's Food Trucks are fast becoming the go-to lunch option for those lucky enough to have one on their corner. The fleet started with Ruthie's Rolling Café—Ruthie serving classic grilled cheese sandwiches from the side of a van. The company now has four trucks, and Ruthie’s homemade sandwiches have gained cult status. Delicious menu items include the ever-popular classic grilled cheese; BBQ brisket with cheddar; chicken, mozzarella and pesto; and turkey, bacon, cheese and “slob” sauce. Every sandwich is served on crispy sourdough bread and grilled to perfectio.

Located within walking distance of the West End District and the Dallas World Aquarium, The Woolworth is well worth a visit. Chef owned and managed, the Woolworth offers warm hospitality, excellent service and inspired modern American cuisine. If you stop by for lunch you can enjoy various shared plates, unusual salads and fabulous hand-held’s like their Lobster Grilled Cheese, Pig and Pear or a Short Rib Sandwich. They also offer tacos and a selection of hearty entrees. If you need a sweet treat you can feast on their famous OG Cake, Crème Brulee or Colosal Chocolate Cake. The Woolworth also boasts a sophisticated cocktail menu.

The Woolworth, 1520 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75201, 214 814 0588

Eatzis Market and Bakery is a European-style food market and eatery that serves a wide variety of seasonal dishes from grilled meat and seafood to fresh sushi, sandwiches and salads, deli meats and cheeses, pastries, desserts and sweets, and beer and wine. Freshly-prepared meals can be ordered in or taken out, and the market also serves as a retail shop where customers can purchase fresh foods. Eatzis Market and Bakery stores can be found in Oak Lawn, Grapevine, Lover’s Lane and Plano. The chain has won a number of awards for their fine fare and fantastic atmosphere.

3403 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, Texas 75219, Phone: 214-526-1515

There is nothing more Texan than a great BBQ and Off the Bone Barbecue is the place to get yours in Dallas. Owner and pit-master Dwight Harvey uses the freshest hand-selected cuts of meat and his own family recipe to produce some of the best BBQ you will ever taste. His famous Baby Back Ribs are a local legend, but there is also smoked brisket, sausage, pulled pork and smoked chicken waiting to excite your taste buds. Your choice of mouth-watering meats is served on a bun or taco or with sides of your choice - potato salad, baked beans, green beans, pasta salad and more. Knowing that diners find it hard to choose which meat is the most delectable, they offer a selection of combos and the Pitmaster’s Sampler.

Off the Bone Barbecue, 1734 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215, 214 565 9551