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6+ Unique Foods & Restaurants in Dallas You Need To Try

  • March 21, 2023
  • | 11:00 AM

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Are you ready for a culinary adventure and looking for a unique food experience in Dallas? There a so many fun and unique restaurants in Dallas. We can’t wait to share them with you!

With unique options like red and green burger buns, amazing tableside drinks, an all pink restaurant, a restaurant that takes you on an adventure back in time, or a place where you get to enjoy your favorite food while playing video and board games, there are so many fun places waiting for you to explore!

Wulf Burger

Wulf Burger puts a new twist on the classic burger. All their burgers can be served with bright red or green hamburger buns. They serve chicken sandwiches, classic crinkle cut or sweet potato fries, and three hamburger options. Their all-beef patties can be replaced with a vegan Impossible Foods patty. These tasty burgers are a treat for the eyes and the mouth!

Hours & Location

Monday | 11:00am–8:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am–8:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am–8:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am–8:00pm

Wulf Burger

Beto & Son

Have you ever tried a liquid nitrogen margarita? Beto & Son serves tableside nitrogen margaritas, and it’s quite the show! While they are preparing the margarita, there’s bubbling smoke everywhere. Be sure to have your cameras ready to capture it! The Flora Liquid Nitrogen Margarita is a butterfly pea flower cocktail where Socorro tequila is steeped with herbs and berries that create layers of floral flavors. Are you ready to try it?

Hours & Location

Monday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am–9:30pm
Friday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am–9:00pm

Beto & Son

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? XOXO Dining Room | @xoxodiningroom

XOXO Dining Room

Have you ever been to an all PINK restaurant? Welcome to the perfect spot for a girl’s night out! If you’re loving pink as much as we do, this is a dream come true! Tons of pink, fun LED lights, oversized chandeliers, great decor, and so much more! You might have seen it go viral on TikTok, with their “press for champagne button”. Our tip: We recommend wearing something pink to match the bright pink interior and exterior.

Hours & Location

Monday | 5:00pm–11:00pm
Tuesday | 5:00pm–11:00pm
Wednesday | 5:00pm–11:00pm
Thursday | 5:00pm–11:00pm
Friday | 5:00pm–11:00pm
Saturday | 10:30am–11:00pm
Sunday | 10:30am–10:00pm

XOXO Dining Room

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The Magic Time Machine

The Magic Time Machine is a unique restaurant in Dallas with costumed characters and fun themed dining areas. Servers dress in costumes that represent different pop culture icons from the past and present. With no two seating areas alike, Tee-Pee, Lunchbox, a Dunce-cap and a Carousel are some of the most unique dining spots within the restaurant. Oh, and the salad bar is a highlight. It’s a modified red 1952 MG-TD Roadster! The Magic Time Machine offers delicious steaks, prime ribs, and fresh seafood, along with a great kids menu.

Hours & Location

Monday | 5:00pm–10:00pm
Tuesday | 5:00pm–10:00pm
Wednesday | 5:00pm–10:00pm
Thursday | 5:00pm–10:00pm
Friday | 4:00pm–10:30pm
Saturday | 4:00pm–10:30pm
Sunday | 4:00pm–9:00pm

The Magic Time Machine

10+ Best Restaurants and Bars with Games in Dallas
? Ashley Dallas Toaster | @ashley_from_toast

Nerdvana

Calling all gaming fans! This unique restaurant in Dallas is for you. Nerdvana is a themed restaurant featuring hundreds of gaming options from video games to different board games and custom printing on your cocktails. Their delicious menu perfectly compliments their curated library of digital and board games. Dig into this “bytes”!

Hours & Location

Monday | 4:00pm–10:00pm
Tuesday | 4:00pm–10:00pm
Wednesday | 4:00pm–10:00pm
Thursday | 4:00pm–10:00pm
Friday | 4:00pm–11:00pm
Saturday | 12:00pm–11:00pm
Sunday | 12:00pm–10:00pm

Nerdvana

Aqua S

Have you ever had such a fancy looking soft serve ice cream? Introducing Aqua S! This unique restaurant in Dallas comes all the way from Sydney, Australia. Aqua S puts a super fun spin on traditional soft serve ice cream by transforming them into a piece of art that is not only super delicious but also 100% photo-worthy. Top your ice cream of with cotton candy, sweet corn, sprinkles, and more!

Hours & Location

Monday | 2:00pm–10:30pm
Tuesday | 2:00pm–10:30pm
Wednesday | 2:00pm–10:30pm
Thursday | 2:00pm–10:30pm
Friday | 2:00pm–11:00pm
Saturday | 12:00pm–11:00pm
Sunday | 12:00pm–10:30pm

Aqua S 

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? Bagel Cafe 21 | @bagelcafe21

Bagel Cafe 21

Why eat a regular bagel when we can order a rainbow colored bagel?! Bagel Cafe 21 in Richardson serves delicious New York-style bagels. They offer everything from classic Plain, Bacon Cheddar, Cinnamon Sugar, Pumpernickle, Everything and colorful Rainbow Bagels. The Rainbow Bagels are only available Friday through Sunday. You don’t want to miss out on them!

Hours & Location

Monday | 6:30am–2:00pm
Tuesday | 6:30am–2:00pm
Wednesday | 6:30am–2:00pm
Thursday | 6:30am–2:00pm
Friday | 6:30am–2:00pm
Saturday | 7:00am–2:00pm
Sunday | 7:00am–1:00pm

Bagel Cafe 21

Petra & The Beast | Most unique restaurants in Dallas
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Petra & The Beast

For a special occasion, we recommend a meal at Petra & The Beast. This higher-price-point restaurant offers super seasonal, farm-to-table meals that make it one of the most unique restaurants in Dallas! Throughout the week, enjoy a la carte offerings like charcuterie boards and pasta. The real attraction is the Saturday dinner. This weekly, six-course prix fixe meal is on the pricier side, but so worth it. This is a dinner experience you don’t want to miss!

Hours & Location

Monday | Closed
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 4:30pm–10:00pm
Thursday | 4:30pm–10:00pm
Friday | 4:30pm–10:00pm
Saturday | 5:00pm & 8:15pm seatings
Sunday | 4:30pm–9:00pm

Petra & The Beast

The French Room
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The French Room

Have a European-style tea experience at the historic Adolphus Hotel for an incredibly unique dining experience in the heart of Dallas! This fine French cuisine perfectly compliments the grand, timeless European architecture of The French Room location. Their seasonal menu features savory options, scones, tea cakes, pastries, caviar, finger sandwiches, and more!

Hours & Location

Monday | Closed
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 11:00am–3:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am–3:00pm
Friday | 11:00am–3:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am–3:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am–3:00pm

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Our final pick for this list is another French-inspired spot. Rise specializes in souffle where impeccable flavor and French sensibilities meet comfortable hospitality, making it one of the most unique restaurants in Dallas. Sample both sweet and savory flavors, each more delicious than the last. You don’t want to miss one of our favorite unique restaurants in Dallas.

Hours & Location

Monday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am–9:00pm

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