Craving New American food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end New American restaurants around Dallas, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Frank
Topping the list is Frank. Nestled in the Deep Ellum district of Northeast Dallas, this New American venture is the highest-rated high-end New American restaurant in Dallas, boasting five stars out of 205 reviews on Yelp.
Touted as "a private, invitation-only dinner party thrown by three chefs ... dear friends who met on the set of 'MasterChef' and were tutored and terrorized by Gordon Ramsay," in the words of the exclusive eatery's website, Frank ensures a one-of-a-kind gustatory experience, requiring that potential guests sign up on its list at least one week in advance.
2. Gemma
Next up is Gemma, situated at 2323 N. Henderson Ave., Suite 109, in Lower Greenville. With 4.5 stars out of 428 reviews on Yelp, the New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
Gemma's menu features an eclectic range of upscale dishes inspired by Dallas and beyond, including a prime flat iron steak, grilled Texas quail, Skuna bay salmon and squid ink bucatini. There's also a comprehensive wine list.
3. Abacus
Oak Lawn's Abacus, located at 4511 McKinney Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse and New American spot, which has seafood and more, four stars out of 551 reviews.
Abacus offers "contemporary global cuisine [that] incorporates the flavors of the Mediterranean, Southwest and Pacific Rim," according to the restaurant's online menu. Take your pick from the sushi list, or enjoy small plates such as a baby Caesar salad or lobster-scallion shooters.
4. Ocean Prime
Ocean Prime, a New American steakhouse and seafood establishment with a downtown Dallas location, is another expensive choice, with four stars out of 524 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2101 Cedar Springs Road to see for yourself.
At Ocean Prime, you can expect "a vibrant energy, an impressive menu of seafood and prime cuts of steak, signature cocktails, a Wine Spectator-honored wine list and truly genuine hospitality," as stated on the restaurant's website.
5. Fearing's Restaurant
Last but not least is Fearing's Restaurant in Uptown, which has earned four stars out of 521 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the steakhouse and New American spot by heading over to 2121 McKinney Ave.
Situated within the Dallas Ritz Carlton hotel, this posh eatery serves "elevated American cuisine with a distinctly southwestern touch," offering weekday happy hours with Fearing’s signature margaritas and Dallas-style brunch every Sunday.
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