Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Cafe Momentum - Dallas

4.9

4.9 (920)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Cafe Momentum is a non-profit restaurant that serves as a paid post-release internship for juvenile offenders. Youth are released from detention into the sheltered environment of Café Momentum’s post-release program. Café Momentum’s program teaches critical skills that allow youth to re-enter society in a safe, real-world environment of nurturing accountability. By participating in our program, at-risk young people rotate through every aspect of the restaurant from waiting tables to washing dishes, while working side-by-side with established chefs.

The paid internship gives them the opportunity to exercise and practice their new skills while continuing to develop leadership, social, and vocational skills for as long as they choose to maintain involvement with Café Momentum. Additionally, Café Momentum works with the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Department to serve youth deemed highest risk for incarceration.

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SherriVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Their mission is clear, their service and food impeccable. All tips are a donation to this wonderful place. Always a pleasure!

Taverna Rossa - Craft Pizza & Beer

4.9

4.9 (81)

$30 and under

Italian

Plano

About the restaurant

Taverna Rossa is a lively restaurant in Plano, Texas, known for its artisanal pizzas, craft beers, and warm, rustic ambiance. The restaurant specializes in hand-tossed pizzas made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and also features a menu filled with Italian-inspired small plates, flavorful salads, and hearty sandwiches. With a curated selection of local craft beers and specialty cocktails, Taverna Rossa is the perfect spot for enjoying a casual meal, weekend brunch, or evening out with friends.

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bettyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful food and service. Great drinks. Overall great experience

Union Bear - McKinney

4.8

4.8 (20)

$30 and under

American

McKinney

About the restaurant

Union Bear McKinney is set to open on April 8,2025 in downtown McKinney, blending West Coast casual vibes with Texas roots. This new brewpub and restaurant will be a haven for craft beer lovers, featuring their own "no coast" beers brewed on-site and a selection of guest taps. The chef-driven menu offers delicious takes on American classics, ensuring there's something for everyone.

WE WILL BE ACCEPTING LIMITED RESERVATIONS STARTING ON MAY 13TH. PLEASE JOIN US AT THE RESTAURANT FOR THE INAUGURAL MONTH BY WALKING IN OR THE ONLINE WAITLIST.

Inside, you'll find a spacious dining room with a welcoming ambiance, while the expansive patio is perfect for enjoying the Texas sunshine with a cold brew and tasty food. Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a family outing, or unwinding after a long day, Union Bear McKinney is the ideal destination.

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Charity

Dined 7 days ago

Food was very good, but our server, Madison, was the best part. Very accommodating, fun, and friendly! Will definitely go back!

Bruno’s Ristorante

5.0

5 (427)

$31 to $50

Italian

Coppell

About the restaurant

Bruno’s Ristorante has been a fixture in the neighborhood for many years. We’ve enjoyed entertaining everyone from nearby residents to business guests to the Dallas Cowboys (until recently) and those who travel from further away.

Bruno Ceka started this establishment over 25 years ago, and has been actively involved since its beginning. Bruno is an enthusiastic businessman who loves working in and serving the local community. He’s had several business ventures in the area over the years, but his passion has always been here, at Bruno’s. Most days you’ll see him welcoming you in the dining room.

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Patti

Dined 6 days ago

A local gem the likes of which are hard to find anymore. The food is consistently delicious. The service is top notch but not stuffy. And always a friendly greeting from Bruno or Gianni. We really enjoy being able to carry on a conversation during the meal!

Restaurant506 at The Sanford House

4.9

4.9 (1950)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Restaurant506 is located in The Sanford House Inn & Spa in Arlington, Texas. Contemporary dining fare is presented in an exquisite atmosphere. The menu is "Inspired American" cuisine and features dishes made with only the freshest ingredients and are hand-prepared by our culinary team.

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Jarrett

Dined 1 day ago

This place is amazing the food was excellent. Bre was our server and was great she is awesome at her job and you can tell she loves her job. I don’t know the other two ladies name one took our pics thank you to her. The other one was also amazing and wonderful to talk too. I would recommend this place to everyone. Thank you for making our 25th anniversary special.

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Tex-Ken Ranch Steak House

4.9

4.9 (38)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Stephenville

About the restaurant

At Thompson’s Tex-Ken Ranch Steakhouse, we are deeply committed to the true farm-to-table experience. All of our beef is locally raised at the Tex-Ken Ranch in Bluff Dale, Texas, where we take great pride in ensuring that our cattle are free from hormones and antibiotics, delivering the highest quality meat both nutritionally and ethically. They are then processed in-house at our state-inspected facility, Thompson’s Custom Meats in Dublin, Texas. Steaks are cooked over a wood burning grill using Hardwood also sourced from the Tex-Ken Ranch. From our ranch to the table, we guarantee a dining experience that celebrates the best of local and sustainable farming.

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John

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Great appetizers, home made dressings, sides are large and can be shared, and the steaks were great and cooked as asked! Order the cheese cake, you won’t be disappointed!!

Kenny's Italian Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (3849)

$30 and under

Italian

North Dallas / Addison

About the restaurant

Kenny’s Italian Kitchen serves classic "Southern Italian American" food modeled after the "Little Italy" sections of Boston and New York. These Italian American styles of veal, chicken and seafood will include Parmigiana, Picatta and Marsala. Of course Kenny's Italian Kitchen wouldn't miss out on the classic meatballs, sausage & peppers or linguini & clams to name a few.

Kenny’s Italian Kitchen is decorated with red checkered cloth table cloths, dark woods and the walls are adorned with black and white photos of friends, family and regular guests. A cozy patio and full service bar accompany the warm, friendly and comfortable atmosphere. You will swear you just dined at a neighborhood Italian joint in the Northeast.

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Kenneth

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience! Will be dining back again soon. Great food.

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4.6

4.6 (235)

$30 and under

Italian

Plano

About the restaurant

We are Little Rome, a small but cozy restaurant where we satisfy all of your Italian food cravings! Come enjoy our extensive "made from scratch" menu featuring all your favorites, delicious seafood entrees and mouth-watering 20'' stuffed pizzas.

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SuzyVIP

Dined on May 22, 2025

Great service and great food. Always accurate orders.

Cafe Izmir

4.9

4.9 (242)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Greenville Avenue

About the restaurant

Café Izmir is a small, neighborhood restaurant located on Lower Greenville where guests can enjoy home-cooked Mediterranean tapas. Our concept is simple; fresh, healthy food prepared daily and available seven days a week. Mama Nazy"s old world recipes capture the essence of Greek, Turkish, Lebanese and Persian cuisine. Have a seat in the main dining room or enclosed patio; Café Izmir provides an upscale, casual environment that highlights the sights and aromas of the Iranian culture. Voted Best Hummus in Dallas for several years, you have to come try it for yourself!

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Melissa

Dined on May 23, 2025

Great food and service. Love it! Cant go wrong. We tried the cheese board and loved the fried pita. It’s so good.

Istanbul Grill

4.9

4.9 (1184)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Fort Worth Downtown

About the restaurant

At Istanbul Grill you can experience Turkish culture and hospitality with all five senses.

We have crafted a rich mosaic of cultures and traditions from our homeland to bring a taste of Turkey to Fort Worth. A place where the wonder and excitement of visiting another culture meets the simple elegance of fine dining. We take pride in sharing our culture through authentic Mediterranean meals made with the healthiest, highest quality ingredients.

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Jeff

Dined 5 days ago

We decided to try something new for us, Mediterranean food. Everything was excellent. The food was delicious, if not a bit surprising. For me, being a former New Yorker, I knew falafel as fried chick pea balls served inside a half or whole pita with a salad of sorts topped with tahini dressing. Here, the falafel was served as fried patties on a bed of white rice with hummus. Still very tasty an entree, as well as an appetizer. I had the lamb chops. They were tender, served on a bed of white rice. For dessert, my wife had the baklava and I had the recommended pistachio cheesecake. Both were delicious. We will be returning here for another meal in the future. FYI, even though I indicated in the reservation request through Open Table that this was our 23rd wedding anniversary, nothing was mentioned or done with regard to this special event we were celebrating here. So, I wouldn't recommend them for special occasions since they apparently do not read the reservation details.

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