The branzino at 61 Osteria in Fort Worth | Kathy Tran Simply the best restaurants in the Metroplex The Dallas-Fort Worth area is a booming metroplex of 9,286 square miles, and within that sprawl, there are a lot of standout restaurants. This list aims to guide visitors and locals alike to great new destinations, up-and-coming restaurants, and established institutions at the top of the food game, all at various price points and featuring the numerous cuisines that shine in DFW. Eater Dallas’s list of the 38 Essential Restaurants in North Texas is updated quarterly. This winter’s update includes our 2024 Eater Awards winner for Best New Restaurant. Check out the Eater Dallas Heatmap for the newest restaurant openings any given month. For all the latest Dallas dining intel, subscribe to Eater Dallas’ newsletter.