{"id":277346,"date":"2026-05-03T18:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/277346\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T18:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:03:23","slug":"planos-best-restaurants-a-guide-to-the-suburbs-dining-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/277346\/","title":{"rendered":"Plano’s Best Restaurants \u2014 A Guide to the Suburb’s Dining Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"

Growing up near Plano, I was unaware of how spoiled I was when it came to the suburb\u2019s dining scene. An avid patron of historic downtown Plano as a high-schooler (I was a regular at 1418 Coffee House) and now of Legacy West (a speedy drive up North Dallas Tollway), I\u2019ve grown to appreciate the area as I\u2019ve gotten older.<\/p>\n

Plano is shamefully underrated when it comes to great North Texas dining, so we\u2019ve rounded up Plano\u2019s best restaurants that showcase just how good this small food city really is.<\/p>\n

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Plano <\/p>\n

8100 Dallas Parkway, Suite 115
Plano, TX 75024 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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Opened in 2020, Bavette Grill is a neighborhood bistro in Plano. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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Opened in Granite Park in 2020, this American restaurant<\/a> comes from Frisco\u2019s EG Steak owners David Jeiel and Alex Nunes. Bavette Grill features a patio with a hydroponic garden where 36 organic herbs and vegetables are grown as \u201cpatio-to-plate\u201d ingredients. Featured dishes include a 50-day wet-aged short rib steak, chili glazed chicken, a Butcher Burger, and salmon cakes, while the full bar serves craft \u201980s-inspired cocktails.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tBras\u00e3o Brazilian Steakhouse<\/p>\n

Plano <\/p>\n

5741 Legacy Drive, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75024 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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Enjoy fresh cuts of meat at Brasao Brazilian Steakhouse. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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This San Antonio-based Brazilian steakhouse opened its doors in The Shops at Legacy in Plano in 2021. It specializes in authentic, rodizio-style dining and focuses on premium cuts of meats including lamb, beef, pork, and chicken. A salad bar and full-service bar, as well as outdoor patio are highlights of the spot. Plus, it\u2019s all you can eat for dinner for $64.95 for adults and $32.95 for kids ages seven to 11.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tBulla Gastrobar<\/p>\n

Plano <\/p>\n

6007 Legacy Drive, Suite 180
Plano, TX 75024 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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At Plano’s Legacy West, Bulla Gastrobar serves Spanish tapas, paella, and more. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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A Spanish restaurant, Bulla Gastrobar has tons of space indoors and on the outdoor patio for family and friends to share tapas and paellas. From cured meats to cheeses to flatbreads and patatas bravas, the restaurant offers options for everyone. You can pair with a bottle of wine or sangria, and happy hour is every day from 4 pm to 7 pm.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tCraftWay Kitchen<\/p>\n

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5809 Preston Road, Suite 578
Plano, TX 75093 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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CraftWay Kitchen is new to Plano’s dining scene. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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Situated at Plano\u2019s LakeSide Market, this American craft kitchen has been serving great bites and cocktails since 2019. It\u2019s known for its candied bacon, French onion soup, crab stuffed mushroom, sandwiches, and beef and fish entrees. Pair with a cocktail like the frozen Old Fashioned or local draft beer. There\u2019s now a second outpost in Frisco.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tDensetsu<\/p>\n

Plano <\/p>\n

4152 Spring Creek Parkway, Suite 176
Plano, TX 75024 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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Plano’s Densetsu is popular Japenese restaurant. They’re known for their ahi towers and sushi rolls. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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Known for their ahi towers and sushi rolls, this Japanese hotspot is open for lunch and dinner in Plano. The Superman Burrito is also a favorite with tuna, salmon, crabmeat, and avocado wrapped in soy paper. The Red Mountain roll is another stunner with spicy tuna on top of a California roll wrapped with salmon. There\u2019s also a small outdoor patio for al fresco dining.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tEBESU Robata & Sushi<\/p>\n

Plano <\/p>\n

1007 E. 15th Street
Plano , TX 75074 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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EBESU is a popular sushi spot in downtown Plano. (Courtesy of EBESU)<\/p>\n

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A modern Japanese bistro in downtown Plano, EBESU offers some of the best sushi in the area. Opened in 2019, the spot is popular for its grilled ingredients cooked on a high grade Japanese Binchotan, sushi, and sashimi. Executive Chef Koji \u201cTsukasa\u201d Yoshida was even one of 20 semifinalists for the 2022 James Beard Awards.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tHaywire<\/p>\n

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5901 Winthrop Street, Suite 110
Plano, TX \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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Situated at Legacy West, Haywire is a great spot for patio dining or curbside pickup. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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Located at Legacy West, Haywire is an American restaurant from the same minds behind The Ranch at Las Colinas. Serving dishes like Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye, blackened gulf striped bass, and chicken fried steak, this Plano spot is a must-try for its Texas cuisine. Boasting three floors of dining space, the rooftop patio also features an Airstream for private dining. A few years ago, it expanded to a second outpost in Dallas.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tJ\u00f6rg\u2019s Cafe Vienna<\/p>\n

Plano <\/p>\n

1037 E. 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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In Historic Downtown Plano, J\u00f6rg’s Cafe Vienna has been cooking up authentic Austrian food since 2002. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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Since 2002, chef J\u00f6rg Fercher has been cooking up authentic Austrian food in historic downtown Plano. An artist turned chef, Fercher combines cuisine with artistry for his classic dishes like schnitzel and bratwursts. The beer garden also offers Austrian and German brews to pair with your meal.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tThe Latin Pig Cuban Restaurant<\/p>\n

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3131 Custer Road, Suite 165
Plano, TX 75075 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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The Latin Pig is known for their authentic Cuban food in Plano. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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The Latin Pig Cuban Restaurant has long been a staple in the Plano dining scene. A family-owned and operated spot, the restaurant serves cuban sandwiches, beef, pork, goat, and chicken dishes, and authentic drinks like Malta, Iron Beer, and agua de coco.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tLockhart Smokehouse<\/p>\n

Multiple Locations <\/p>\n

1026 East 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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Lockhart Smokehouse is a go-to spot for barbecue in North Texas. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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This Plano barbecue joint serves some of the best Central Texas-style meats in the city, as well as in Dallas\u2019 Bishop Arts and Arlington. Brisket, pork, chicken, turkey, and sausages are the real deal here. Pair with a side of deviled eggs, slaw, or baked beans and a draft beer. Happy hour specials are available from Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm and include $3 domestic bottles, $4 imports, and $1 off of well liquors and wine.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tMexican Sugar<\/p>\n

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7501 Lone Star Drive, Suite B150
Plano, TX 75024 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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Don’t miss the margarita flight at Mexican Sugar. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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Now in Las Colinas and Uptown Dallas<\/a>, this Mexican restaurant originated at Plano\u2019s Shops at Legacy. It\u2019s popular for its margarita flights, fajitas, tacos, and enchiladas. The spot is also open for brunch on weekends, serving mimosas, Cajeta French toast, breakfast tacos, and chilaquiles.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tRise Souffl\u00e9 Plano<\/p>\n

Plano <\/p>\n

2444 Preston Road, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75093 \u00a0| \u00a0Map<\/a>
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Rise Souffle expanded to Plano in 2024. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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One of our favorite French restaurants in Dallas<\/a>, Rise recently expanded once again. Opened in 2008 by Hedda Gioia Dowd, this intimate spot (which is also a favorite of former First Lady Laura Bush and host to Martha Stewart last summer) in Inwood Village is known for its savory and sweet souffl\u00e9 options. Don\u2019t miss the marshmallow soup \u2014 the bistro\u2019s signature tomato soup with goat cheese.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tSixty Vines \u2013 Plano<\/p>\n

Plano <\/p>\n

3701 Dallas Parkway
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In Plano, Sixty Vines is a favorite for its expansive wine menu on tap, pizzas, and pastas. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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A self-proclaimed \u201cwinemaker\u2019s restaurant,\u201d this New American food spot is a favorite in Plano for is sustainable tap system with 60 wines, fresh meat and cheese boards, pizzas, pastas, steaks, and seafood. It also offers a great brunch on the weekends (from 10 am to 3 pm) with bites like maple banana French toast, a cabernet brunch burger, and Tuscan eggs Benedict.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tSuburban Yacht Club<\/p>\n

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5872 TX-121, Suite 104
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At Suburban Yacht Club in Plano, chef Brian Luscher is emitting SoCal vibes. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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Opened in 2021 by chef Brian Luscher (formerly of shuttered The Grape), this casual seafood restaurant<\/a> is located at Granite Park in Plano. A coastal cantina inspired by the boardwalks of Southern California, this 33 Restaurant Group spot features elaborate tropical cocktails and delicious bites. A favorite dish<\/a> is the Baja beer-battered fish tacos.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tUchiko<\/p>\n

Plano <\/p>\n

7801 Windrose Avenue, Suite H 150
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Uchiko is a spinoff of Dallas’ Uchi. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

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Opened in 2024 at Legacy West, this new Japanese restaurant is a spinoff of Hai Hospitality Groups\u2019 Uchi<\/a>. From Chef Tyson Cole, the menu of the Plano outpost features omakase, nigiri, sashimi, and makimono. It also serves several dishes hearth-grilled over locally sourced post oak. Dishes include A5 NY Strip, oysters, lobster, whole Branzino, and more.<\/p>\n

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Plano <\/p>\n

1006 E. 15th Street
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Urban Crust has some of the best rooftop views in downtown Plano. (Courtesy of Urban Crust)<\/p>\n

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This wood-fired Italian pizza restaurant offers some of the best pies and rooftop views of historic downtown Plano. You can never go wrong with a blood orange Paloma, Heart of Plano salad, Shea\u2019s Eastside or Urban Amore pizza. For dessert, don\u2019t miss a house baked pie or tiramisu.<\/p>\n

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3601 Dallas Parkway
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Whiskey Cake is known for its scratch kitchen, vast whiskey list and delicious desserts. It’s the perfect spot to celebrate your Christmas Eve. <\/p>\n

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The Plano outpost of Whiskey Cake is a popular spot for cocktails, steak, sandwiches, and celebrations with their namesake dessert. The American restaurant also offers a great social hour from Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm including $5 draft beers, $7 glasses of house wine, and $7 cocktails \u2014 including the Create Your Own Martini.<\/p>\n

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