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12 Dallas Restaurants With Amazing Views

Where to eat and drink around DFW with views of wonders both natural and man-made

by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated
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Crown Block swoops in with the best views of all of Dallas.
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by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated

Some say people eat with their eyes first, and that’s not wrong. Aesthetics do matter when it comes to restaurant interiors and plating. So what makes a beautiful meal even more memorable? A stunning view.

Let’s tour some of the Metroplex’s most eye-catching views from the city’s best tables.

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Upside West Village

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Upside sits on the eighth floor of the Canopy Hotel by Hilton in Uptown’s West Village, its sizable outdoor patio boasting a sweeping view of the Dallas skyline. Serving bar snacks, craft beers, bubbles, wine, and cocktails, this is a chic spot to grab a drink with friends.

2950 Cityplace W Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 522-2929
(214) 522-2929

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SER Steak + Spirits

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Celebrating its grand reopening this month, SER Steak + Spirits on the top floor of the Hilton Anatole pairs its incredible views with cocktails, live music and Texas-style steakhouse fare. Take the elevator to the 27th floor to look at the city from above.

2201 N Stemmons Fwy Floor 27, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 761-7479
(214) 761-7479

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Te Deseo

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Perhaps the crown jewel of the 14,000-square-foot restaurant, the expansive patio at Harwood District’s Te Deseo offers unmatched city views. We suggest beginning the night with a margarita before venturing into the colorful but dimly lit restaurant for a creative Mexican meal.

Harwood District, 2700 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 646-1314
(214) 646-1314

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Ático Fort Worth

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Sunsets from the patio at Atico in Fort Worth are as big of a draw as the live music performances and tapas. Enjoy a glass of sangria with a view, and if you don’t happen to snag a spot on the patio, don’t worry — the massive greenhouse-style interior is also pretty easy on the eyes.

2315 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
(682) 255-5112
(682) 255-5112

Dakota's Steakhouse

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Traditionally, we travel up for the best views, but we’ve got to go underground for the unique perspective at Dakota’s. Take the elevator at the entrance down below street level, where the steakhouse invites you to enjoy your dinner with a water garden-style view in a dining room that feels very indoor/outdoor. The mouthwatering menu by Chef Ji Kang is worth the trip.

600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 740-4001
(214) 740-4001

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Terry Black's Barbecue

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Terry Black’s opened up its Dallas outpost in November 2019, and it still boasts one of the best rooftop patios for sipping drinks and soaking it up with smokey barbecue. From up on the roof, meat lovers can see all of Deep Ellum and the humungous floral mural painted on the side of the neighboring Case Building apartments.

3025 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 399-0081
(469) 399-0081

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Monarch Restaurant

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One of the most expensive dinners in the city is at Monarch Restaurant inside the Thompson Hotel downtown. And part of the price is the city views from the 49th floor, which are breathtaking. The natural light during golden hour makes Monarch one of the most aesthetically pleasing places to snag a table in town.

1401 Elm St 49th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 945-2222
(214) 945-2222

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Kessaku

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Kessaku is one floor up from Monarch. It’s where 360-degree views of the Dallas skyline and a plush, sexy lounge atmosphere surround lovers of sushi, sake, and wildly creative cocktails.

1401 Elm St 50th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 239-9999
(214) 239-9999

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Sky Blossom

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This hidden rooftop is tough to find but worth the effort for that picture-perfect cocktail shot. Look up, and you’ll see downtown Dallas buildings. Look down, and you’ll see The Eyeball, an iconic sculpture in the middle of downtown. Sweet, colorful cocktails are a significant draw and pair well with the restaurant’s Asian fusion fare.

1514 Elm St #611, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 313-1524
(469) 313-1524

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Saint Rocco's New York Italian

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The parking lot at Trinity Groves has a pretty excellent skyline view, but with just a bit more effort, one can head upstairs to Saint Rocco’s Rooftop Lounge, where the view is even more epic. After a drink, head inside for some old-school red sauce Italian fare.

3011 Gulden Ln #100, Dallas, TX 75212
(469) 320-9707
(469) 320-9707

Crown Block

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It’s hard to find a better view than the 360-degree views of Dallas, from Downtown to the Trinity River and beyond, than those at Crown Block. This steak and seafood spot has a menu that matches the stunning views. Walk the restaurant on top of Reunion Tower to see it all, or request a preferred view when making reservations. 

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 321-3149
(214) 321-3149

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Mercury Chophouse - Arlington

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Drive west for a night at a chophouse with sweeping views of Six Flags and AT&T Stadium — plus a lot of big Texas sky. As the sun sets, diners are treated to gorgeous, unblocked views in the evening. It serves a classic steakhouse menu, with grilled pork chops and seafood options. 

2221 E Lamar Blvd #910, Arlington, TX 76006
(817) 381-1157
(817) 381-1157

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Upside West Village

2950 Cityplace W Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204

Upside sits on the eighth floor of the Canopy Hotel by Hilton in Uptown’s West Village, its sizable outdoor patio boasting a sweeping view of the Dallas skyline. Serving bar snacks, craft beers, bubbles, wine, and cocktails, this is a chic spot to grab a drink with friends.

2950 Cityplace W Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 522-2929
(214) 522-2929

SER Steak + Spirits

2201 N Stemmons Fwy Floor 27, Dallas, TX 75207

Celebrating its grand reopening this month, SER Steak + Spirits on the top floor of the Hilton Anatole pairs its incredible views with cocktails, live music and Texas-style steakhouse fare. Take the elevator to the 27th floor to look at the city from above.

2201 N Stemmons Fwy Floor 27, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 761-7479
(214) 761-7479

Te Deseo

Harwood District, 2700 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201

Perhaps the crown jewel of the 14,000-square-foot restaurant, the expansive patio at Harwood District’s Te Deseo offers unmatched city views. We suggest beginning the night with a margarita before venturing into the colorful but dimly lit restaurant for a creative Mexican meal.

Harwood District, 2700 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 646-1314
(214) 646-1314

Ático Fort Worth

2315 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Sunsets from the patio at Atico in Fort Worth are as big of a draw as the live music performances and tapas. Enjoy a glass of sangria with a view, and if you don’t happen to snag a spot on the patio, don’t worry — the massive greenhouse-style interior is also pretty easy on the eyes.

2315 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
(682) 255-5112
(682) 255-5112

Dakota's Steakhouse

600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201

Traditionally, we travel up for the best views, but we’ve got to go underground for the unique perspective at Dakota’s. Take the elevator at the entrance down below street level, where the steakhouse invites you to enjoy your dinner with a water garden-style view in a dining room that feels very indoor/outdoor. The mouthwatering menu by Chef Ji Kang is worth the trip.

600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 740-4001
(214) 740-4001

Terry Black's Barbecue

3025 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

Terry Black’s opened up its Dallas outpost in November 2019, and it still boasts one of the best rooftop patios for sipping drinks and soaking it up with smokey barbecue. From up on the roof, meat lovers can see all of Deep Ellum and the humungous floral mural painted on the side of the neighboring Case Building apartments.

3025 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 399-0081
(469) 399-0081

Monarch Restaurant

1401 Elm St 49th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202

One of the most expensive dinners in the city is at Monarch Restaurant inside the Thompson Hotel downtown. And part of the price is the city views from the 49th floor, which are breathtaking. The natural light during golden hour makes Monarch one of the most aesthetically pleasing places to snag a table in town.

1401 Elm St 49th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 945-2222
(214) 945-2222

Kessaku

1401 Elm St 50th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202

Kessaku is one floor up from Monarch. It’s where 360-degree views of the Dallas skyline and a plush, sexy lounge atmosphere surround lovers of sushi, sake, and wildly creative cocktails.

1401 Elm St 50th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 239-9999
(214) 239-9999

Sky Blossom

1514 Elm St #611, Dallas, TX 75201

This hidden rooftop is tough to find but worth the effort for that picture-perfect cocktail shot. Look up, and you’ll see downtown Dallas buildings. Look down, and you’ll see The Eyeball, an iconic sculpture in the middle of downtown. Sweet, colorful cocktails are a significant draw and pair well with the restaurant’s Asian fusion fare.

1514 Elm St #611, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 313-1524
(469) 313-1524

Saint Rocco's New York Italian

3011 Gulden Ln #100, Dallas, TX 75212

The parking lot at Trinity Groves has a pretty excellent skyline view, but with just a bit more effort, one can head upstairs to Saint Rocco’s Rooftop Lounge, where the view is even more epic. After a drink, head inside for some old-school red sauce Italian fare.

3011 Gulden Ln #100, Dallas, TX 75212
(469) 320-9707
(469) 320-9707

Crown Block

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207

It’s hard to find a better view than the 360-degree views of Dallas, from Downtown to the Trinity River and beyond, than those at Crown Block. This steak and seafood spot has a menu that matches the stunning views. Walk the restaurant on top of Reunion Tower to see it all, or request a preferred view when making reservations. 

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 321-3149
(214) 321-3149

Mercury Chophouse - Arlington

2221 E Lamar Blvd #910, Arlington, TX 76006

Drive west for a night at a chophouse with sweeping views of Six Flags and AT&T Stadium — plus a lot of big Texas sky. As the sun sets, diners are treated to gorgeous, unblocked views in the evening. It serves a classic steakhouse menu, with grilled pork chops and seafood options. 

2221 E Lamar Blvd #910, Arlington, TX 76006
(817) 381-1157
(817) 381-1157

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