25 Best Restaurants in Southlake

Southlake dining affords plenty of variety. From fine dining to casual come and go, and from Asian and health-focused to steak and seafood, you’ll never get bored. Here are 25 of the best restaurants in Southlake ― including some that are tried and true and some that are new to town.

Pacific Table

One of our favorite concepts by Chef Felipe Armenta, the first Pacific Table remains in Fort Worth, the second location is in Las Colinas, and Southlake landed the third Pacific Table a year ago, in August of 2024. Enjoy spectacular sushi creations and salads. The bistro-style menu leads with fresh fish like the trout almondine.

Muchacho

Five-time James Beard award nominee Chef Omar Flores created Muchacho to elevate the Tex-Mex experience. There is one location in Dallas, along with one in Southlake Town Square. Think handmade tortillas and craft cocktails. Don’t miss the creamy three cheese queso or the tender and flaky empanadas.

Truluck’s

The stand-out seafood restaurant is famous for caviar, calamari, and King crab. Truluck’s hosts power lunches and a variety of three-course meals, plus its Sunday prime-rib special.

D’Caramel Patisserie

Pastry Chef Anna Narinian has created a truly European escape to relax with fresh-baked Viennese-style pastries and a cup of coffee. They are eye-popping to boot. Here you’ll find an array including Kouign Aman and Danishes, plus her raspberry chocolate mousse shaped like a raspberry, or her pear filled with pear compote, caramel, and chai mousse. It’s simply decadent.

Postino

The menu reads like the brunchtime and happy hour power house it is, with sections titled “Snacky Things” and “The Boards.” Wines are served by the glass or the bottle, beers by the pint or the pitcher, and cocktails are either signature or zero proof. Postino is ideal for a long overdue catch-up with friends.

Sushi Zen

The Japanese bistro is known for its fresh sushi and sashimi. The lunch menu is a deal with bento boxes and classic yaki soba noodles. Dinner time indulgences include the bluefin tuna tadaki, a creative array of rolls, and clean-tasting sashimi slices.

Dragon House

Chinese specialties include handcrafted dim sum and housemade noodles. It’s a chance to explore Chinese flavors and hospitality. Feast on scallion pancakes, house-smoked crispy duck, and mapo tofu. Save room for dessert, the luxurious red velvet crepe cake is amazing. Almost too pretty to eat.

Taverna Rosa

This is where you’ll find craft pizzas and pastas. Interesting flavor combinations include one they call the Bee’s Knees with spicy red sauce, soppressata, and Texas honey. Or the Pink Piggy with pink sauce, pancetta, prosciutto, fontina cheese, and honey butter. There’s even live music on the weekends.

Del Frisco’s Grille

The Grille brings fine dining flair with a more laid-back ambience. Steak and frites meets Southern fried chicken sandwiches with hot honey. Or enjoy steakhouse dishes like the dry-aged burger or bone-in ribeye.

Nikko

This is a sanctuary of sushi perfection. O-Toro tuna and otate sashimi are the real deal. Put yourself in the chef’s hands with an adventurous chef’s choice meal or a six-course omakase feast. Nikko hosts its weekly tuna cutting on Thursdays, for dinner and a show. And, the purple hued Ube mille crepe cake is a showstopper.

Flower Child

It’s light and bright, as well as casual and customizable. Flower Child feeds the needs of just about any dietary restriction.  The menu lists vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items, plus you can customize your meal with a choice of protein and sides.

Istanbul Café

Serving a full array of Turkish, Greek, and Mediterranean dishes, Istanbul has long been a trusted source. Nosh on Turkish-style kebabs, Greek salad, slow-cooked lamb shank, and traditional falafel. Choose a few platters and dine family style.

Malai Kitchen

With two other locations, one in Fort Worth, the other in Dallas, Malai makes Vietnamese and Thai dishes you’ll crave. The authenticity is from scratch, with all curry paste, sriracha sauce, and coconut milk prepared in-house daily. They even brew their own Asian style beers.

Volstead

Named after the wildly unpopular Volstead Act, this is a Prohibition-era bar and kitchen. The brick-walled interior features a U-shaped bar and glittering chandeliers. The menu is impressive, with oysters from the raw bar and traditional fish and chips, or chicken parmesan and pan-seared miso-glazed sea bass. Plus, you know the martinis and cocktails are on point.

The Capital Grille

This chain is synonymous with fine dining, and Southlake’s Capital Grill is no different. From lobster bisque to filet mignon, and lobster tails to a dry-aged porterhouse, it’s got a smashing menu, wine program, and house cocktails like the famous Doli ― Capital Grille’s own pineapple-infused vodka martini.

Ferah Tex-Med

This fun fusion-style restaurant features mash-ups like falafel or gyro tacos, char-grilled lamb chops, and wild mushroom and asparagus risotto. It’s a little bit Italian, and a little bit Mediterranean, and very unexpected.

Rise Souffle

The beloved soufflé restaurant arrived in Southlake this year in May. It joins other North Texas locations in Dallas, Plano, and Fort Worth. Savory and sweet soufflés are perfected here with special imported ovens that make the magic happen consistently.

Ozeki Ramen & Izakaya

The casual Japanese Izakaya specializes in small plates like takoyaki (octopus balls) and chicken karaage. But don’t overlook the chicken and pork-based ramen bowls with your choice of add-on toppings.  

Jellico’s

A favorite for its Sunday Jazz Brunch, Jellico’s inside the Westin Hotel is stylish. It’s got a globally inspired menu that features everything from beef birra short ribs, and grilled shrimp pasta with creole cream sauce, to a vegetable and tofu stir fry with ginger soy sauce.

Moxie’s

Moxie’s has become a Main Street mainstay. The bistro has an eclectic menu ranging from poutine (it’s a Canadian transplant, after all) and miso ramen to mahi mahi. When you can’t decide, this is where you’ll find something for everyone on the menu.

Cork & Pig Tavern

Chefs Felipe Armenta, John Nestor, Virginia Dalbeck, and Ed Buenaventura opened the first one in San Angelo. Now they have a location in Odessa, Irving, Midland, Abilene, and opening soon in Willow Park. It’s known for its wood-fired pizzas and wood-grilled entrees like a blackened ribeye, or the double-cut pork chop topped with bourbon sauce.

Sweet Paris Creperie & Café

Southlake got its own creperie last spring. Serving sweet and savory crepes, paninis, waffles, and more, it’s a new taste of the Parisian café scene. Gleaming walls of mirror and sparkling chandeliers blend with woven café chairs and bistro tables for just the right atmosphere.

Feedstore BBQ and More

Established in 2001, The Feedstore is a Southlake original. It has the quintessential roadside barbecue stop feel. Get their sliced brisket, turkey, pulled pork, sausage, Jalapeno link, and country ham plates. Or check out the burnt ends plate, served on Monday or Saturday.

Rosebud Steakhouse

The newest upscale Chicago-style steakhouse in Southlake arrived in January 2025. It brought new energy to District 114. Top your steaks and chops with traditional Bordelaise, brandy peppercorn, and Béarnaise. Or order up some seafood ― Dover sole, sea bass, or salmon. It’s white tablecloth dining at its best.  

Original Chop Shop

This casual chain is a cult favorite for its easy-to-modify menu, catering to all diets and dining preferences easily. Protein bowls are made with whole ingredients, and salads are chopped in-shop and served with housemade dressings.

The Southlake dining scene is always changing, but these 25 spots just can’t be beat.