The best restaurants in Allen
366 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Garden Restaurant
RestaurantsChinese restaurant offering dim sum in a sizable, unfussy dining room with large tables.
Garden Restaurant
RestaurantsDesperados Mexican Restaurant Dos
RestaurantsRelaxed Mexican eatery serving traditional dishes & Tex-Mex fare, plus brunch & cocktails.
Desperados Mexican Restaurant Dos
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsThe Boiling Crab
RestaurantsCasual small chain offering boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp & other shellfish.
The Boiling Crab
RestaurantsWooMeeOk Korean BBQ
RestaurantsClassic Korean BBQ & dishes with tableside grills in a casual setting & light wood decor details.
WooMeeOk Korean BBQ
RestaurantsThe Brunch District - Addison
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant offering waffles, pancakes, grits and more for breakfast and brunch.
The Brunch District - Addison
RestaurantsSofrano's Greek Restaurant and Sports Bar
RestaurantsAmerican restaurant with a bar serving comfort food and small plates in a casual space.
Sofrano's Greek Restaurant and Sports Bar
RestaurantsGriff's Hamburgers
RestaurantsLong-running counter-service chain offering classic fast food including burgers, fries & milkshakes.
Griff's Hamburgers
RestaurantsTaqueria & Tamaleria Nuevo León
RestaurantsCasual outfit dishing up tacos, tortas, quesabirria, and other familiar Mexican fare.
Taqueria & Tamaleria Nuevo León
RestaurantsFusion Republic Indian Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsAll-day eatery serving North and South Indian dishes, some with fusion twists.
Fusion Republic Indian Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsFusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge
RestaurantsUnpretentious restaurant & lounge dishing up Nigerian/American Caribbean fusion fare.
Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge
RestaurantsZanata
RestaurantsExposed bricks and half barrels adorn the walls at Italian & Mediterranean joint with pizza oven.
Zanata
RestaurantsKirin Court
RestaurantsBustling Chinese eatery, banquet hall & bar with garden entry known for all-day dim sum service.
Kirin Court
RestaurantsTwo Guys From Italy
RestaurantsEnduring Italian eatery serves classic pasta plates, pizza & more in a humble, old-school setting.
Two Guys From Italy
RestaurantsTen50 BBQ
RestaurantsLaid-back stop for Hill Country-style hickory-smoked brisket, ribs & more, plus sides & beers.
Ten50 BBQ
RestaurantsSaigon Block
RestaurantsVibrant Vietnamese cafe specializing in whole catfish & 7-course beef, in a simple, bright room.
Saigon Block
RestaurantsAri Korean BBQ
RestaurantsContemporary Korean restaurant in a shopping mall specializing in variations on tabletop BBQ.
Ari Korean BBQ
RestaurantsJasmine Market & Cafe
RestaurantsNeighborhood dining on Middle Eastern & Mediterranean cooking in a casual space with outdoor seats.
Jasmine Market & Cafe
RestaurantsSaltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsInformal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.
Saltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsHawaiian Bros Island Grill
RestaurantsHawaiian restaurant known for its casual atmosphere and spicy chicken dishes.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsNate's Seafood & Steakhouse
RestaurantsDown-home spot supplies Cajun-style steaks & seafood in roadhouse digs with occasional live music.
Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse
RestaurantsVila Brazil
RestaurantsBrazilian bar & steakhouse providing premium grilled meats & classic sides in homey surrounds.
Vila Brazil
RestaurantsEdmond's Burgers & More
RestaurantsEdmond's Burgers & More is quietly slinging premium, never-frozen patties with big flavor, from a Blue Burger stacked with blue cheese,…
Edmond's Burgers & More
RestaurantsTHE BURGER HOUSE
RestaurantsFamily-owned and proudly made to order, The Burger House slings hand-formed smashed patties on brioche with melty cheese and some of the…
THE BURGER HOUSE
RestaurantsBrooklyn's Best Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsFrom foldable Neapolitan pies and hefty Sicilian squares to ricotta-stacked White Pizza and pepperoni pinwheels that disappear fast,…
Brooklyn's Best Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsHana Hibachi & Sushi
RestaurantsWhether you're plotting an easy weeknight win or a celebratory dinner with sizzle, Hana Hibachi & Sushi is a clutch move for Rockwall folks…
Hana Hibachi & Sushi
RestaurantsLove & War in Texas
RestaurantsCraving a mini escape this week without driving far? Love & War in Texas serves buffalo steaks, brisket, and Tex-Mex comfort, then turns…
Love & War in Texas
RestaurantsThe Brunch District
RestaurantsThe Brunch District nails the sweet-savory balance with generous plates that run from chicken fried steak and fluffy waffles to shrimp and…
The Brunch District
RestaurantsAngels NY Pizza
RestaurantsAngel's NY Pizza is your local spot for hand-tossed, New York style pies, foldable slices, and those glorious calzones and strombolis. When…
Angels NY Pizza
RestaurantsCity Works (The Shops at Clearfork - Fort Worth) lines up 90 taps and 8 wines on tap, with rotating seasonals spotlighting 30+ local…
Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine Plano
RestaurantsDelucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine Plano does Brazilian rodizio-style service for pizza, a nonstop stream of savory and dessert slices hitting…
Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine Plano
RestaurantsCremona Bistro Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 1972, Cremona Bistro Italian Kitchen keeps it classic with fresh, comforting Italian plates that feel like a warm hug,…
Cremona Bistro Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsNishiki Ramen
RestaurantsPlano’s Nishiki Ramen is a family-owned Japanese spot led by Tokyo-born owner Mike Furuichi, serving homemade noodles and deeply satisfying…
Nishiki Ramen
RestaurantsEl Grande Burrito
RestaurantsEl Grande Burrito is cranking out made-to-order Mexican comfort, from carne asada tacos and crispy steak quesadillas to breakfast burritos…
El Grande Burrito
RestaurantsSeiko Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsSeiko Sushi & Hibachi delivers dinner and a spectacle, with hibachi chefs turning flames and knife skills into pure entertainment. Chef…
Seiko Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsBBQ DNA
RestaurantsFamily-owned and proudly Black-owned, BBQ DNA serves love-loaded barbecue with savory sauces and sides that don’t play backup. It’s the…
BBQ DNA
RestaurantsTrompitoz Taqueria
RestaurantsFrom the trompo spinning through service to tortillas made in house, Trompitoz Taqueria nails the kind of al pastor taco that makes…
Trompitoz Taqueria
RestaurantsHat Creek Burger Company
RestaurantsCounter-serve joint doling out all-American eats plus beer, wine & shakes in a cool space.
Hat Creek Burger Company
RestaurantsTaqueria Hernandez
RestaurantsInformal joint dishing up tacos plus burritos, quesadillas and tortas, along with breakfast.
Taqueria Hernandez
RestaurantsParma Pasta Pizza
RestaurantsStrip-center outfit serves NYC-style Italian entrees, pastas & pizza in a buzzy setting.
Parma Pasta Pizza
RestaurantsTender Smokehouse
RestaurantsAcclaimed BBQ eatery with a patio serving traditional Texas-style smoked meats, sandwiches & sides.
Tender Smokehouse
RestaurantsRick's Smokehouse Barbecue
RestaurantsCanteen with Western decor serves up Texas-style BBQ & other Southern fare, plus daily specials.
Rick's Smokehouse Barbecue
RestaurantsAirways Hamburger
RestaurantsCompact, no-frills eatery serving mesquite-grilled burgers, sandwiches & chicken, plus beer.
Airways Hamburger
RestaurantsSaltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsInformal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.
Saltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsItaly Pasta Pizza & Subs
RestaurantsComfortable spot for classic Italian fare, including pizza, pasta & meat dishes, plus calzones.
Italy Pasta Pizza & Subs
RestaurantsSaltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsInformal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.
Saltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsKenzo
RestaurantsSimple, snug eatery serving sushi, ramen & other Japanese & Korean traditional specialties.
Kenzo
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsPortillo's the Colony
RestaurantsChicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
Portillo's the Colony
RestaurantsJoe's Pizza Pasta & Subs
RestaurantsNo-frills counter-serve pizzeria offering Neapolitan & Sicilian pies, plus pastas & sandwiches.
Joe's Pizza Pasta & Subs
RestaurantsTaverna Rossa
RestaurantsPizzas with gourmet, locally sourced toppings plus ample on-tap craft brews & specialty cocktails.
Taverna Rossa
RestaurantsSake Sushi Hibachi Steak House
RestaurantsWarm restaurant serving a full menu of sushi and cocktails, along with steak and lobster hibachi tables.
Sake Sushi Hibachi Steak House
RestaurantsSushi Bene
RestaurantsCasual place offering a variety of sushi rolls, including unique specialties, plus beer, and sake.
Sushi Bene
RestaurantsThe Ranch at Las Colinas
RestaurantsAmerican fare with a Texas accent, live music & a lively bar scene in ranch-reminiscent environs.
The Ranch at Las Colinas
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsLouie's
RestaurantsOld-school hangout serving up beer, cocktails & thin-crust pizza in a casual, no-nonsense setting.
Louie's
RestaurantsMac's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsAmerican chophouse with Cajun & Southwestern influences, Kobe burgers, craft cocktails & brunch.
Mac's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsRudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsBrisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsSushi nunu
RestaurantsCasual, family-run eatery, serving up a vast range of traditional and creative sushi rolls, plus traditional hot dishes.
Sushi nunu
RestaurantsDaLat Vietnamese Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsVietnamese-American fusion comfort food, cocktails & karaoke are offered till late in a funky space.
DaLat Vietnamese Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsPluckers Wing Bar
RestaurantsSports bar & grill offering wings, burgers & more, plus trivia nights.
Pluckers Wing Bar
RestaurantsSi Tapas
RestaurantsSpanish tapas restaurant with a long wine & sherry list, outdoor seating & bohemian style.
Si Tapas
RestaurantsTwin Peaks
RestaurantsSports-bar chain where scantily clad waitresses serve American comfort food in lodgelike surrounds.
Twin Peaks
RestaurantsGen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsLocal chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
Gen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsTaqueria Acapulquito Bar and Grill
RestaurantsMexican joint for tacos with a patio that is cooked to order.
Taqueria Acapulquito Bar and Grill
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsPopular casual chain dishing up chicken tenders and sliders with a range of spice levels and sides.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsHawaiian Bros Island Grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Hawaiian dishes including chicken teriyaki, spammusubi, pulled pork, and pineapple Dole Whip.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
RestaurantsMi Cocina
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving classic & innovative Tex-Mex plates, plus frozen margaritas.
Mi Cocina
RestaurantsThe Hampton Social - Dallas
RestaurantsBreezy hangout serving seafood & beach-themed cocktails in stylish, nautical surroundings.
The Hampton Social - Dallas
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsSpazzio's Italian Cantina
RestaurantsStylish dining room serving traditional Italian cooking with beer & wine in low-lit surroundings.
Spazzio's Italian Cantina
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsInspirations Fork & Table
RestaurantsPopular for dine-in, takeout and catering services, serving charcuterie and other dishes.
Inspirations Fork & Table
RestaurantsUmi Umi
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for a range of rolls along with ramen, bento boxes and poke.
Umi Umi
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Restaurants5th Street Pizza
RestaurantsBYOB pizzeria offering classic pies & calzones in a brick-lined space with eclectic decor.
5th Street Pizza
RestaurantsSushi Hana
RestaurantsComfortable Japanese restaurant serving up sushi, ramen, udon, bento, and other familiar eats.
Sushi Hana
RestaurantsSullivan Old Town BBQ
RestaurantsHomey, old-school eatery offering BBQ meat plates & sandwiches, plus regular live entertainment.
Sullivan Old Town BBQ
RestaurantsUmi Sushi
RestaurantsCasual Japanese dining with sushi and other fare served in a family-friendly setting.
Umi Sushi
RestaurantsSaint Ann Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsUpscale spot offers an American menu in a spacious modern setting featuring a garden patio.
Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsWing Dash Lewisville
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery offering over a dozen flavors of chicken wings along with fried rice and philly cheesesteaks.
Wing Dash Lewisville
RestaurantsVenecia Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLasagna, chicken parmigiana, and other Italian standards served in a comfy, family-friendly setting.
Venecia Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPho Que Huong
RestaurantsLocal chain showcasing Vietnamese noodle soup & other Asian classics in a casual setting.
Pho Que Huong
RestaurantsMoni's Pasta & Pizza - Arlington
RestaurantsItalian BYOB serving brick-oven pizza & other casual fare in a cozy, neighborhood setting.
Moni's Pasta & Pizza - Arlington
RestaurantsZalat Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills hub for pies both traditional & with southeast Asian influences served till the wee hours.
Zalat Pizza
RestaurantsBarcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsLaid-back destination offering an extensive wine menu, plus Spanish-style tapas, plates & desserts.
Barcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsKooly’s BBQ
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving enormous baked potatoes piled high with smoked meats plus familiar sides and desserts.
Kooly’s BBQ
RestaurantsWhiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsContemporary industrial-style venue for New American plates, along with a whiskey cocktail menu.
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsRepublic Texas Tavern
RestaurantsCasual spot for Texas-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails & a large selection of bourbons & whiskeys.
Republic Texas Tavern
RestaurantsShun by Yama Sushi
RestaurantsSushi restaurant featuring nigiri, maki and a teppanyaki menu alongside sake.
Shun by Yama Sushi
RestaurantsCadillac Pizza Pub
RestaurantsBrick-walled pub with large pizza oven, huge beer and cocktail menus and music five nights a week.
Cadillac Pizza Pub
RestaurantsHashi Japanese Kitchen - Allen
RestaurantsCasual spot serving Japanese staples such as sushi, noodles and hibachi steak.
Hashi Japanese Kitchen - Allen
RestaurantsThe Downing Bottles and Bites
RestaurantsCafe and bar offering small plates, sandwiches, and desserts in a cozy space with patio seating.
The Downing Bottles and Bites
RestaurantsOriginal ChopShop
RestaurantsCasual spot serving sandwiches, plus bowls, salads and juices, plus vegan choices.
Original ChopShop
RestaurantsRodeo Goat
RestaurantsChain for creative hamburgers made with hand-ground beef, along with craft beer and cocktails.
Rodeo Goat
RestaurantsAustin Avenue Grill & Sports Bar
RestaurantsClassic sports bar & grill with TV screens, pool tables, outdoor tables & wings on the menu.
Austin Avenue Grill & Sports Bar
RestaurantsThe Apron Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsBreakfast to dinner fare such as pastries, sandwiches, and ice cream served in casual surrounds.
The Apron Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsHopdoddy Burger Bar
RestaurantsModern outfit for gourmet burgers & nonbeef options, plus spiked milkshakes & creative cocktails.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
RestaurantsSushi Rollin’
RestaurantsFast-food-style eatery (with delivery) serving made-to-order sushi rolls, plus bowls, gyoza and fried apps.
Sushi Rollin’
RestaurantsBlue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsModern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsPrespa's Italian Restaurant 1
RestaurantsHomemade stuffed pastas are the hallmark of this classic neighborhood trattoria with pizza & subs.
Prespa's Italian Restaurant 1
RestaurantsPiccolo Mondo
RestaurantsSophisticated restaurant offering familar Italian recipes, plus a separate piano bar.
Piccolo Mondo
RestaurantsCaprissi Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsFamily-owned pizzeria furnishes NYC-style pies & casual Italian eats in digs with limited seating.
Caprissi Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsOlive Burger
RestaurantsGourmet-style burgers and other Mediterranean eats in a laid-back place with a drive through.
Olive Burger
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSoulman's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsCasual Texas-style BBQ chain serving ribs, sandwiches, plates & family-style meal options.
Soulman's Bar-B-Que
Restaurants360 Brunch House
RestaurantsCasual restaurant known for breakfast and brunch, including chicken and waffles, lobster benedict, and lamb chops.
360 Brunch House
RestaurantsBay34th Street Diner
RestaurantsClassic American breakfast food & baked goods in a casual setting with New York-inspired interiors.
Bay34th Street Diner
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsBilly Can Can
RestaurantsLuxe take on an old-west saloon for fancy cocktails, beer & wine, & elegant steaks, chops & seafood.
Billy Can Can
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsPhở95 Asian Fusion and Vietnamese
RestaurantsInformal Vietnamese restaurant ladling out a variety of noodle soups & banh mi sandwiches.
Phở95 Asian Fusion and Vietnamese
RestaurantsArepas Street
RestaurantsVenezuelan comfort food such as cachapas is served up in a casual atmosphere.
Arepas Street
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