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The Best Restaurants Near AT&T Stadium in Arlington

For concerts and football games, there are great spots to grab a bite before you go

by Courtney E. Smith Updated Oct 23, 2024, 7:24pm CDT

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by Courtney E. Smith Updated Oct 23, 2024, 7:24pm CDT

It’s the home of the Dallas Cowboys, but where’s a soul to grab a decent bite outside the stadium in Arlington, Texas? We know a spot.

Here are our picks for some of the local restaurants to give a try, from high-end to burgers and beers. Get a taste of some of Dallas’s favorites with outposts out of town and some homegrown and locally owned establishments.

Southern Recipes Grill

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If you want a dose of good old-fashioned Southern food, hit this spot for lunch, dinner, or brunch on the weekends. The menu is kid-friendly, with chicken fingers and quesadillas that the little ones in a group will enjoy. Adults can order a blackened chicken salad with cajun seasonings, an array of burgers and sandwiches, chicken fried steak, salmon, tilapia, and fried shrimp.

2715 N Collins St, Arlington, TX 76006

(817) 469-9878

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Piccolo Mondo

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This cozy Italian restaurant serves classic dishes and has a live piano player on Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Owner Antonio Capaccioli, who hails from Siena in Italy, opened the place in 1983. Reservations are recommended, and gluten-free eating can be accommodated with advance notice.

829 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011

(817) 265-9174

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Mercury Chophouse - Arlington

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Steak, anyone? Diners looking for an upscale meaty bite before they go should make a reservation at this steakhouse with a view — the stadium is visible from the dining room. The splurgy seafood tower is a classic to order, and while this place specializes in steaks, its seasonal pork chop and lamb chop plates are often spectacular. It is closed on Sundays.

2221 E Lamar Blvd #910, Arlington, TX 76006

(817) 381-1157

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The Social House

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This sports bar is great for groups and serves everything one expects, from burgers to Buffalo wings, with a few surprises on the menu. The short rib Frito Pie is a treat, as is the spicy shrimp Arrabiata pasta. It also has brunch and loads of beer on tap.

1705 N Collins St #101, Arlington, TX 76011

(682) 276-3830

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Tokyo Mizu

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Pop by for all you can eat sushi and Japanese food at this Arlington spot — or order a la carte if going all in isn’t the vibe. Rolls, nigiri, sashimi, ceviche, bao buns, fried rice, ramen — the gang’s all here.

2390 East Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, Texas 76006

(817) 640-3350

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Hearsay Arlington

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This speakeasy-style spot offers live music and food, just outside the stadium. Stop in for a Southern meal with dishes including shrimp and corn chowder, blackened salmon, and loads of steaks.

1711 East Randol Mill Road, Arlington, Texas 76011

(817) 591-1700

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Soy Cowboy

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This Asian spot off the Loews hotel offers a trifecta of experiences: sushi, robota, and steaks. Some of the finest A5 wagyu and omakase for the table are on the menu, if you want to splurge. For something more scaled back, try the miso black cod or a simple fried rice. Go big, or don’t — there are yummy flavors to explore either way.

888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, Texas 76011

(817) 766-6444

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Cut & Bourbon

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Some folks think of hot dogs when they think of ball games. For other folks, it’s a steak. Order up a slab, along with oysters or king crab legs, and iceberg wedge, and a side of creamed spinach here. Its also open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

1600 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011

(682) 277-4950

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Babe's Chicken Dinner House

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Babe’s is a staple in North Texas. If chicken fried steak is the craving, this is where it gets satisfied. The fried chicken is also delightful. The meals are served family style — pick a main and share sides of creamy mashed potatoes, green beans, and biscuits.

230 N Center St, Arlington, TX 76011

(817) 801-0300

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Hurtado Barbecue

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Make it a barbecue night at this family-run spot that grew from pop-ups to a food truck to a few locations around the Metroplex — and the Arlington location was its first. Brisket is the thing to try, but the ribs and sausage are awfully good too.

205 E Front St, Arlington, TX 76010

(682) 323-5141

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Cane Rosso Arlington

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All over DFW, Cane Rosso is revered as one of the best Neapolitan-style pies. This family-friendly spot has simple pies for the kids and adult options that go from complex to fun — we love the Honey Bastard, with mozzarella, hot soppressata, bacon marmalade, and habanero honey.

200 N East St, Arlington, TX 76011

(817) 533-3120

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The Tipsy Oak

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Craving something comforting but a little outside of the familiar favorites? Poutine and crispy fried pickles are on the menu alongside the Tipsy Burger, which comes with many possible combinations of fixings that will make the head spin.

301 E Front St, Arlington, TX 76011

(817) 962-0304

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Amore Mio Trattoria

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If alfredo sauces for days and linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti sound good, this trattoria serves it all, plus a meatball sub for the ages.

101 E Abram St #190, Arlington, TX 76010

(817) 538-5553

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Smoke'N Ash BBQ

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Owners Patrick and Fasicka Hicks cook up Texas barbecue with a side of Ethiopian flair. Order from the Tex-Ethiopian platters and get brisket with injera, tibs, berber mac and cheese, gommen, and/or various types of stew.

5904 S Cooper St #110, Arlington, TX 76017

(817) 987-7715

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Courtney E. Smith is an editor for Eater's Texas region. She lives in Dallas, where she's written about James Beard-recognized and Michelin-recognized restaurants and she loves nachos.

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Southern Recipes Grill

Piccolo Mondo

Mercury Chophouse - Arlington

The Social House

Tokyo Mizu

Hearsay Arlington

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Soy Cowboy

Cut & Bourbon

Babe's Chicken Dinner House

Hurtado Barbecue

Cane Rosso Arlington

The Tipsy Oak

Amore Mio Trattoria

Smoke'N Ash BBQ

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Southern Recipes Grill

Piccolo Mondo

Mercury Chophouse - Arlington

The Social House

Tokyo Mizu

Hearsay Arlington

Soy Cowboy

Cut & Bourbon

Babe's Chicken Dinner House

Hurtado Barbecue

Cane Rosso Arlington

The Tipsy Oak

Amore Mio Trattoria

Smoke'N Ash BBQ

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