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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Dallas - Fort Worth

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Dallas - Fort Worth? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Salum Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3036)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Uptown
About the restaurant
Centrally located between the West Village and Knox - Henderson areas, Salum is a casual yet elegant and comfortable space composed by Julio Quiñones, one of Dallas’ most progressive young designers. The spacious dining room displays a welcoming palette of brown, green and beige, with a sleek open kitchen as the focal point. Salum combines the intimacy of a neighborhood establishment with the quality of a fine dining restaurant with an atmosphere that is approachable and distinctive yet unpretentious ~ a marriage of vision, passion and skill with the goal of providing its visitors with an extraordinary dining experience. Owner and Chef Abraham Salum offers an array of contemporary American cuisine that combines the highest quality seasonal ingredients with a nuanced use of contrasting and complementary flavors to create a vibrant and visually inviting menu. Menus change once a month.
Top review
VelettaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Going to Salum is like going to a friend’s house for lunch, and your friend is a great cook. The staff are always welcoming, the owner stops by the table, the food is always excellent and menu is frequently updated. Salum is one of my go to lunch places.
A photo of Restaurant506 at The Sanford House restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1903)
$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.
Top review
Ken
Dined 3 days ago
Salmon was delicious and the Lemon Cake was a great choice for dessert. Waitress and staff were courteous. Thank You for making our Valentine’s Day a precious day.
A photo of Cafe Momentum - Dallas restaurant
5.0
5 (910)
$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.

Top review
DeanVIP
Dined 2 days ago
everything was great, except they don't serv soft drinks, but its a great place to go.
A photo of Kenny's Wood Fired Grill restaurant
4.9
4.9 (8372)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
North Dallas / Addison
About the restaurant
Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill is reminiscent of a 1940’s Chicago style chophouse with a classy, relaxed and warm atmosphere featuring the finest wood grilled seafood and meats. Our well rounded menu represents the traditional American classics with an emphasis on Kenny’s specialty, New England style seafood. And, while you are waiting for your table in the dining room you can enjoy the energetic “goose bar” sipping on a Grey Goose™ martini poured from our signature frozen tap system or a great glass of wine.
Top review
LyndseyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Always great service! The food is delicious. Great place to grab brunch or date night.
A photo of Urban grill and wine bar McKinney restaurant
4.8
4.8 (997)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
McKinney
About the restaurant
Established in 2012, I started Urban Grill and Wine Bar to add a quality restaurant with a full bar and boutique wine list to an area that is in desperate need of something unique and family operated. Having spent most of our adult lives in the restaurant business, my wife Jaylene and I understand the importance that our food be of the highest quality and our service be very friendly and professional. Our menu offers a variety of dishes from simple but delicious sandwiches to the best steaks and seafood around.
Top review
andrew
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and outstanding service! Steve was a great host and helped make it a great time out.
A photo of Craftway Kitchen - Frisco restaurant
4.8
4.8 (958)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Frisco
About the restaurant
CraftWay Kitchen features great food with a weekend brunch and a full bar with premium cocktails. Our team is full of passion and dedicated to delivering the perfect experience. We are "Your Home Away From Home"

Top review
Bryan
Dined 3 days ago
Renee is amazing and food is always excellent!!! We frequent Kraft Kitchen often…
A photo of Café Modern restaurant
4.7
4.7 (877)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU
About the restaurant
**Please be aware of reflection pond construction. **

Café Modern, led by Executive Chef Jett Mora and General Manager Jamie Holderby, provides warm hospitality, creative cuisine and seasonal menus rooted in Texas ingredients to guests. The menus features comfort food with global influences and a beverage program showcasing local spirits. Café Modern offers seating indoors and on the expansive outdoor patio.


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Barbara
Dined 1 day ago
Always lovely setting, food and service. A holiday weekend but they handled it well.
A photo of Whiskey Cake - Las Colinas restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2936)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Las Colinas / Irving
About the restaurant
We serve up tasty farm-to-kitchen dishes and cocktails, all made from scratch with ingredients sourced from local and regional farms and markets. We use slow-cooking methods on our wood grill and spit and in our smoker because it tastes better that way. Come dine with us at our communal tables, in one of our booths, on our sofas or rocking chairs, or perhaps on the porch next to the fireplace.
Top review
Dean
Dined 1 day ago
Great brunch celebrating birthdays and anniversaries! Isaiah was a great waiter!
A photo of NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Ft. Worth restaurant
4.6
4.6 (569)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU
About the restaurant


THE NM CAFE is located in Neiman Marcus FT. WORTH within The Shops of Clearfork.

Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at the NM Café® FT. WORTH. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Need the perfect spot for a Bridal or Baby Shower? We have just the right place to host your next event. Want to take popovers and strawberry butter to go? We'll pack them for you. Let us know how we can serve you.


Top review
AnnVIP
Dined on Jan 28, 2025
Great experience at the NM Cafe, as always! Noami always greets with a smile and our server was excellent. Professional, friendly and patient with three very talkative women!!
A photo of Hannah's off The Square restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2133)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Denton
About the restaurant

In 2001, Hannah's opened its doors in the heart and soul of Denton. Now, over two decades later, our establishment has grown with support of our community. What once started in a simple space on Hickory Street now resides within these historic walls that was formerly a blacksmith, fostering an eclectic cuisine that mirrors the artistic essence of Denton. Locally owned and operated by the same owner, ensuring unwavering commitment to Hannah’s and support to community outreach.

We take pride in collaborating, as much as possible, with local farmers, ranchers, and businesses to bring you the finest offerings. Our dedication extends to the selection of wines, coffee, spices sourced from smaller producers to provide our customers with a distinctive and curated experience.

Chef Anton, with 25 years of global culinary experience, leads our kitchen with creative mastery. Trained in Europe, having worked internationally, he now calls our local community home. Enjoy his inspired creations.

Top review
Stefanie
Dined 2 days ago
We always love our visits to Hannah's and Valentine's Day, with their special menu, was no exception. We began with tuna tartar and beef carpaccio. Both were divine. The tuna was fresh with a rich sauce. The carpaccio was decadent with a vinegar crunch from the fennel salad on top. My entree was halibut with shrimp foam, a vanilla soubise, french peas, and roast butternut squash. I don't have the words to fully communicate how much I enjoyed this dish. I have zero critiques. The soubise was a knockout. The halibut was perfectly cooked. The squash gave a concentrated flavor from the roast. Just a standout out dish. I wont call it a complaint, but the only comment I could offer on the evening was lack of a true chocolate dessert. I ordered the white chocolate mousse with luxardo cherries. While delicious and everything you'd expect, it was so, so sweet. Id have loved a slightly bitter dark chocolate mousse to juxtapose those amazing cherries. Other available desserts were their award-winning carrot cake, a poached pear (both on their regular menu), and a passionfruit cheesecake with fresh mango. Hannah's, keep up the excellent work. We will see yall again soon.
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