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13 Terrific Dallas Restaurants That Open on Mondays

This can be the toughest day of the week to dine out

by Courtney E. Smith Updated
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Passing plates at the Saint.
| Kathy Tran
by Courtney E. Smith Updated

Mondays are historically the least popular day of the week to eat out, even before this winter’s labor and supply chain shortages. Many restaurants have recently decided to open for fewer days and for shorter hours.

No wonder it can seem like options for dining out on Monday at a proper restaurant, not just a fast-casual spot, can feel extremely limited. But there are places to go: here’s a list of terrific destinations for Monday night dinners (reservations recommended in many cases) that encompass up-and-coming places and some old favorites.

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This Michelin-recognized restaurant is a wonderful place for a special Monday night dinner. The menu is seasonal and changes often, with dishes full of flavor and fresh produce. It’s a great spot for vegetarians and vegans, because it always has a options and several dishes that can be made to those specifications.

380 Melba St, Dallas, TX 75208
(469) 580-1185
(469) 580-1185
Hands set down a board with a cut loaf of focaccia on it, along with olive oil for dipping. Kathy Tran

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The Saint

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Steak on a Monday? Why the hell not. This moody steakhouse on the East side is a great stop for something a little decadent to start the week off. It’s also go amazing plates of house-made pasta and there’s always a great fish dish on the menu. This is also an ideal place for large groups on a Monday, with lots of large tables.

2633 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75226
(214) 258-6152
(214) 258-6152
A bone-in chop that has been fried is served with salad on top. Kathy Tran

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Poco Fiasco

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Some Mondays require pizza, and some very rough Mondays call for a martini. This spot in the Harwood District has both. The crusts are thin, crispy, and flavorful while the pie options go from the expected to put an egg on top (why not?). Equally deep are the martini options, and it is worth trying all of them (perhaps just not all on the same night). If you’re looking for a spot to watch Monday night sportsball, there are TVs a plenty.

2823 McKinnon St (La Rue Purdue), Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 894-7626
(214) 894-7626
A pizza with prosciutto and arugula is served on a black tray. Kathy Tran

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Catch Dallas

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Sushi? Check. Steak? Check. Pasta? Check. Some of the most incredible desserts in town? Check. All that and a wine list that has some hard nerd cred — and it’s yours on a Monday. Make a reservation, because its new and fills up fast, but this is a solid spot to indulge on a Monday.

3005 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 983-1440
(214) 983-1440
Plates of sushi, pasta, steak, and glasses of wine sit on a table. A menu stands up in the right background, with the word Catch embossed on it in gold. Kayla Enright Photography

Loro

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Drop in on Dallas’s outpost of the Asian smokehouse, born as the brainchild of chefs Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin, even on a Monday. No reservations needed, dogs welcome on the outdoor porch, and it’s all made to share.

1812 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 833-4983
(214) 833-4983
Utensils cut into a steak surrounded by banchan. Loro

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Via Triozzi

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Enjoy incredible Italian fare at this Lowest Greenville spot any Monday that your heart and stomach demand it. It was our Eater Awards 2023 winner for Best New Restaurant, and remains one of the go-to places in town. It’s small, cozy, and every dish is excellent.

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1806 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 897-5679
(469) 897-5679
Pasta dressed in red sauce is scooped out of a bowl. Kathy Tran

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HG Sply Co.

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Lowest Greenville’s perennial favorite, HG Sply, is still around for a solid bowl of delicious bites and those who just enjoy the community of the restaurant’s nightly toast at sunset: at least one round is on HG Sply every night when the sun kisses the horizon, as a show of thanks for customers. When you’re done, or before dinner, head upstairs to the roof deck for drinks and chatting.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 334-0895
(469) 334-0895
Two people cheers with glasses of frozen cocktails on a roof deck. Kathy Tran

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The Charlotte

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Head here for comfort foods, including burgers, Caesar salads, and shrimp and grits, or for some of the more elevated menu options such as seared duck, spicy lamb chops, and Cajun truffle Madeline. It does a great high/low mix, has a cute vibe (those teddy bears and the early aughts playlist), and is heavily referential of African and Black cuisines. It’s also a good place to get a spicy dish, which is exactly what some Mondays need.

2822 North Henderson Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75206
(972) 803-6720
(972) 803-6720
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Georgie

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Georgie isn’t just a fancy spot (although it is that too) — it’s a neighborhood bistro. Pop in on a Monday for whatever’s new on the menu. Maybe grab a seat at the bar or perhaps snag a table. It really is as relaxed or dressed up as you want it to be here. But the food is always top-notch.

4514 Travis St, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 466-8263
(469) 466-8263
A trio of plates holding fish and uni sit together on a tray. Kathy Tran

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El Vecino Tex Mex

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This unpretentious Tex Mex spot in Lake Highlands offers a colorful setting that’s great for families, groups, and those who need a good spot for an Instagram shot. The menu is loaded with every classic Tex-Mex dish and the prices are right, especially for nights no one wants to cook. Beware the green salsa that comes with your chips though — it packs an adults-only punch.

718 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218
(469) 802-6060
(469) 802-6060
A plate holds five enchiladas, all covered in different sauces. El Vecino

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Jose

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For fare inspired by Guadalajara with a dazzling collection of tequilas and mezcals, spend a Monday at James Beard-recognized chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman. Find seasonal dishes, hand-painted plates, and a gorgeous patio. No need to wait for taco Tuesday, make it taco Monday.

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    Book primetime tables set aside exclusively for eligible Capital One cardholders. Capital One Dining is the presenting partner of the Eater app.
4931 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 891-5673
(214) 891-5673
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Rex's Seafood and Market

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Satisfy that Monday craving for fresh seafood at Rex’s. Tuna nachos are a hit any day of the week, as are its East Coast oysters with a martini — because some Mondays are tougher than others.

6713 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 758-0566
(214) 758-0566
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Royal China Restaurant

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No muss, no fuss—just great Chinese food. That’s what Royal China has been serving up since 1974. If Monday calls for hand-pulled noodles and handmade dumplings in a place that cultivates its neighborhood vibe, this is the ticket.

6025 Royal Ln #201, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 361-1771
(214) 361-1771
A Chinese restaurant’s bar is decorated with red lanterns. The walls are paneled with multi-colored wood. Royal China

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Written by the Seasons

380 Melba St, Dallas, TX 75208

This Michelin-recognized restaurant is a wonderful place for a special Monday night dinner. The menu is seasonal and changes often, with dishes full of flavor and fresh produce. It’s a great spot for vegetarians and vegans, because it always has a options and several dishes that can be made to those specifications.

380 Melba St, Dallas, TX 75208
(469) 580-1185
(469) 580-1185
Hands set down a board with a cut loaf of focaccia on it, along with olive oil for dipping. Kathy Tran

The Saint

2633 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75226

Steak on a Monday? Why the hell not. This moody steakhouse on the East side is a great stop for something a little decadent to start the week off. It’s also go amazing plates of house-made pasta and there’s always a great fish dish on the menu. This is also an ideal place for large groups on a Monday, with lots of large tables.

2633 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75226
(214) 258-6152
(214) 258-6152
A bone-in chop that has been fried is served with salad on top. Kathy Tran

Poco Fiasco

2823 McKinnon St (La Rue Purdue), Dallas, TX 75201

Some Mondays require pizza, and some very rough Mondays call for a martini. This spot in the Harwood District has both. The crusts are thin, crispy, and flavorful while the pie options go from the expected to put an egg on top (why not?). Equally deep are the martini options, and it is worth trying all of them (perhaps just not all on the same night). If you’re looking for a spot to watch Monday night sportsball, there are TVs a plenty.

2823 McKinnon St (La Rue Purdue), Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 894-7626
(214) 894-7626
A pizza with prosciutto and arugula is served on a black tray. Kathy Tran

Catch Dallas

3005 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201

Sushi? Check. Steak? Check. Pasta? Check. Some of the most incredible desserts in town? Check. All that and a wine list that has some hard nerd cred — and it’s yours on a Monday. Make a reservation, because its new and fills up fast, but this is a solid spot to indulge on a Monday.

3005 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 983-1440
(214) 983-1440
Plates of sushi, pasta, steak, and glasses of wine sit on a table. A menu stands up in the right background, with the word Catch embossed on it in gold. Kayla Enright Photography

Loro

1812 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75204

Drop in on Dallas’s outpost of the Asian smokehouse, born as the brainchild of chefs Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin, even on a Monday. No reservations needed, dogs welcome on the outdoor porch, and it’s all made to share.

1812 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 833-4983
(214) 833-4983
Utensils cut into a steak surrounded by banchan. Loro

Via Triozzi

1806 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Enjoy incredible Italian fare at this Lowest Greenville spot any Monday that your heart and stomach demand it. It was our Eater Awards 2023 winner for Best New Restaurant, and remains one of the go-to places in town. It’s small, cozy, and every dish is excellent.

1806 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 897-5679
(469) 897-5679
Pasta dressed in red sauce is scooped out of a bowl. Kathy Tran

HG Sply Co.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Lowest Greenville’s perennial favorite, HG Sply, is still around for a solid bowl of delicious bites and those who just enjoy the community of the restaurant’s nightly toast at sunset: at least one round is on HG Sply every night when the sun kisses the horizon, as a show of thanks for customers. When you’re done, or before dinner, head upstairs to the roof deck for drinks and chatting.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 334-0895
(469) 334-0895
Two people cheers with glasses of frozen cocktails on a roof deck. Kathy Tran

The Charlotte

2822 North Henderson Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75206

Head here for comfort foods, including burgers, Caesar salads, and shrimp and grits, or for some of the more elevated menu options such as seared duck, spicy lamb chops, and Cajun truffle Madeline. It does a great high/low mix, has a cute vibe (those teddy bears and the early aughts playlist), and is heavily referential of African and Black cuisines. It’s also a good place to get a spicy dish, which is exactly what some Mondays need.

2822 North Henderson Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75206
(972) 803-6720
(972) 803-6720
A burger sits on a plate with a flag in it. Next to it is a container of skinny fries and a pickle.

Georgie

4514 Travis St, Dallas, TX 75205

Georgie isn’t just a fancy spot (although it is that too) — it’s a neighborhood bistro. Pop in on a Monday for whatever’s new on the menu. Maybe grab a seat at the bar or perhaps snag a table. It really is as relaxed or dressed up as you want it to be here. But the food is always top-notch.

4514 Travis St, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 466-8263
(469) 466-8263
A trio of plates holding fish and uni sit together on a tray. Kathy Tran

El Vecino Tex Mex

718 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218

This unpretentious Tex Mex spot in Lake Highlands offers a colorful setting that’s great for families, groups, and those who need a good spot for an Instagram shot. The menu is loaded with every classic Tex-Mex dish and the prices are right, especially for nights no one wants to cook. Beware the green salsa that comes with your chips though — it packs an adults-only punch.

718 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218
(469) 802-6060
(469) 802-6060
A plate holds five enchiladas, all covered in different sauces. El Vecino

Jose

4931 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209

For fare inspired by Guadalajara with a dazzling collection of tequilas and mezcals, spend a Monday at James Beard-recognized chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman. Find seasonal dishes, hand-painted plates, and a gorgeous patio. No need to wait for taco Tuesday, make it taco Monday.

4931 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 891-5673
(214) 891-5673
A woman lifts up a chip behind a seafood tip nestled into half a coconut. Jose

Rex's Seafood and Market

6713 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225

Satisfy that Monday craving for fresh seafood at Rex’s. Tuna nachos are a hit any day of the week, as are its East Coast oysters with a martini — because some Mondays are tougher than others.

6713 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 758-0566
(214) 758-0566
A tray of oysters on the half shell on top of ice sits on a table. Behind it is a seafood counter. Courtney E. Smith

Royal China Restaurant

6025 Royal Ln #201, Dallas, TX 75230

No muss, no fuss—just great Chinese food. That’s what Royal China has been serving up since 1974. If Monday calls for hand-pulled noodles and handmade dumplings in a place that cultivates its neighborhood vibe, this is the ticket.

6025 Royal Ln #201, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 361-1771
(214) 361-1771
A Chinese restaurant’s bar is decorated with red lanterns. The walls are paneled with multi-colored wood. Royal China

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