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Published on May 21, 2019
Drinks and eats in downtown Dallas: Your guide to the 5 best spots in the Main Street DistrictPhoto: The Woolworth/Yelp

Spending time in the Main Street District? Get to know this downtown Dallas neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from cocktail bars and a classic Irish pub to high-end bistros with locally inspired fare.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the Main Street District, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Frankie's Downtown

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Topping the list is Frankie's Downtown, a traditional American breakfast and brunch spot as well as a sports bar. Located at 1303 Main St., it's among the highest-rated businesses in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 402 reviews on Yelp.

This popular eatery features an extensive menu and offers a diverse range of items from flatbreads, salads and wings to sandwiches, burgers and smaller sharable plates such as jalapeño poppers and kettle chips. The restaurant also has a daily happy hour, lunch specials and a "Hair of the Dog Brunch," which is served from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.

2. The Crafty Irishman

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Next up is The Crafty Irishman, an Irish pub that offers burgers, sandwiches and more, situated at 1800 Main St. With 4.5 stars out of 269 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

According to its website, The Crafty Irishman is "deeply rooted in Irish tradition" and serves as "the perfect backdrop to slip out of Dallas and into the Land of a Thousand Welcomes." Additionally, the pub features a vast bar menu, where you'll find a thorough selection of Irish whiskeys, scotch, bourbon, wine, cocktails, coffee and "Irish endings." 

3. CBD Provisions

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Brasserie, breakfast, brunch and traditional American spot CBD Provisions is another top choice. Yelpers give the eatery, located at 1530 Main St., four stars out of 919 reviews.

Known for celebrating "the natural bounty and culinary traditions of Texas with a contemporary point of view," along with the use of sustainably sourced local ingredients, the restaurant offers many classic dishes with a regional twist. 

4. The Woolworth

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The Woolworth, a cocktail bar and New American locale that features tapas and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 737 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1520 Elm St., Suite 201, to see for yourself. 

In addition to offering brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour specials, desserts and spirits, the restaurant hosts special events, serving as a venue for holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding festivities, corporate meetings and other private gatherings.

5. Mirador

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Finally, be sure to check out Mirador, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp. You can find this New American joint and bar, which offers burgers and more, at 1608 Elm St.

Boasting sweeping views of downtown Dallas as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound terrace, Mirador serves upscale meals in a picturesque setting. Guests can also enjoy late-night cocktails in the bistro's adjacent lounge.

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