Food & Drink

Longtime tavern with lots of brews on tap, renowned burgers and bar fare, including a late-night menu.

Relaxed brewpub offering homemade and other local craft beers, plus a menu of creative pub fare.

Southwestern-accented dishes are served early & late at this cool coffee shop with Pop Art decor.

Local chain of offbeat coffeehouse and breakfast/lunch hangout pouring unlimited java refills.

Colorful, casual restaurant serving New American fare, plus specialty cocktails and coffee drinks.

Pizzeria specializing in wood-fired Neapolitan pies, Italian sandwiches, pastas and desserts.

Cold Beer Company is a local, neighborhood-friendly bar with a focus on beer, cocktails, homemade food and a great atmosphere.

Retro bar with 47 disco balls, pinball, a light-up dance floor, and an artisanal grilled cheese menu.

Largest independent brewery in North Texas and proud home of Dallas Blonde, Deep Ellum IPA, and so much more.

Veteran Japanese eatery with specialty rolls, happy hour and lunch deals in modern digs with a patio.

Industrial-style bar with huge open-air courtyard serving craft brews, cocktails and casual fare.

Welcoming neighborhood bar serving beer and cocktails enhanced by DJs and live music.

Casual digs with a bar and patio for the popular food-truck purveyors of sliders and tater tots.

Delicious pies and coffee are made fresh.

Modern counter-service chain serving Baja-style tacos & other Mexican eats, plus beer & margaritas.

Contemporary digs for wood-fired meat and seafood, local veggies, proper craft cocktails, beer and wine.

Casual, industrial-chic venue for sushi, tempura and other Japanese favorites, plus a full bar.

Craft cocktail creation from expert bartenders skilled in the science behind eye-popping beverages.

Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.

Stylish eatery furnishes seasonal New American plates in a classy, retro-chic setting.

Whether it’s a birthday, bachelorette party, or just a night out with friends, Louie Louie’s is the place to share the songs, laughter, and moments of which memories are made.

Everyday pizzas and pastas whipped up in small, comfy quarters with a tiny covered patio.

Huge outdoor country music club with a full Southern menu, bar, late-night snacks and yard games.

Maracas Cocina Mexicana features wonderful Mexico City cuisine, Tex-Mex specialties and vegetarian dishes.

For many, coffee means more than a morning jolt of caffeine. It’s an indulgence, a ritual, a small happy moment in the day.

Free-trade coffee and a funky monastery setup at the Life in Deep Ellum cultural center.

Chinese soups, noodles and dumplings in a lively and casual restaurant.

Small factory providing artisanal cheeses made from cow and goat milk, with tastings, tours and classes.

Murray Street Coffee Shop is an independent cafe that strives to serve exceptionally good beverages and foods.

Modern, rustic space serving elegant cocktails and Japanese BBQ favorites you cook at your own table.

Warm, wood-hued eatery offering small tapas dishes and Japanese temaki, plus sake, beer and wine.

Deep Ellum sports bar focusing on drinks, including a massive Moscow mule, plus a few food items.

Funky bar and record store, offering craft beers and a selection of vinyl records for sale.

Restaurant/lounge featuring a globally inspired menu of street-food-style snacks and drinks.

Cool spot offering poke plus house and build-your-own ramen with traditional and global influences.

A variety of smoked meats, sides & desserts are served at this BBQ eatery along with beer & wine.

Local fixture for homestyle Tex-Mex fare and lunch specials in an unpretentious cantina setting.

Counter-serve spot offering traditional Vietnamese fare, including pho, spring rolls and rice dishes.

Punch Bowl Social’s scratch kitchen, craft cocktails and experiential gaming like karaoke, bowling and a vintage arcade make it the destination for fooding and funning at its best.

Punk Society is an exciting bar / lounge concept in the heart of Deep Ellum, Texas. The venue features design inspired by the retro era of the Punk music scene.

Low-key biker roadhouse draws crowds with an expansive patio and live music some nights.

Retailer with huge selection of candy and creative bottled sodas in flavors such as s’mores and mud pie.

Rudolph’s Market & Sausage Factory has been a Dallas tradition since the early 1890’s. This family owned business is a full butcher shop and sausage factory offering quality aged beef, a variety of European style sausage, pork, lamb, veal, chicken, smoked hams, smoked turkeys and more.

Oaxacan-style Mexcian gets Caribbean and South American spin, plus cocktails from agave-based spirit.

Tropics-themed bar with burgers and light fare in rustic, wood-clad digs with sand volleyball courts.

Sights and sounds of arcade games stand out against a sparse space for craft cocktails, shakes and beer.

Huge pizza, slices and beer!

Swordfish dominate the brick walls of this restaurant and bar, serving seafood, pastas and other comfort fare.

New American hot spot for lunch, dinner and brunch, with skyline views from a lively 2nd-floor patio.

Big Easy-style destination featuring down-home Cajun classics & local jazz bands playing nightly.

The Green Room has been a staple of Deep Ellum for many years. Patrons can enjoy an amazing view of the Dallas skyline, a fully stocked bar, and some of the best food around.

Cocktails, beer and snacks in a large nightclub with multiple bars, DJ shows and a rooftop patio.

Snug, funky hangout featuring craft beers, tacos and an eclectic mix of local and national bands.

Colorful counter-serve Deep Ellum cafe for coffee, fresh-pressed juice, plus vegan tacos and nachos.

Cocktail bar with a menu that changes about every three to four months.

The Deep Ellum candy shop serves as the façade to a modern twist on a prohibition style upscale lounge. Enter through the secret door of the candy shop with the weekly password and you are met with cascading waterfall crystal chandeliers, high backed couches, prohibition era art, and masterly crafted signature cocktails.

Casually elegant haunt featuring New Orleans-inspired cocktails, live music nights and a cozy patio.

Chain with gourmet beef, turkey and vegan burgers, plus spiked shakes. Some locations have game meats

Funky little sandwich shop offering hearty, eclectic bites and beers amid colorful, nostalgic decor.

Viddora, “the good life,” restaurant, patio and rooftop offers bold and exciting Mexican flavors, along with a large tequila selection, unique cocktail program, and lively social experience in one of Dallas’ most vibrant neighborhoods.

Craft brewery with taproom featuring beer on tap, craft sodas, huge pretzels, BYO food and beer to-go.

Wingbucket’s success is based on a unique cooking process and the use of only fresh and jumbo size chicken wings, tenders, and pork ribs.

Offering a huge draft list, this low-key hangout hosts live weekend shows and has a rooftop patio.

Armed with passion to bring Dallas the flavor of Lebanon and the love of community that culture embodies, Zatar has created a foodie haven.