With a strong music, art, and sports scene, you can expect a lot of action at Victory Park in Uptown Dallas. And there’s no better way to precede a concert or Dallas Mavericks game, or settle in for a post-event night cap, than with excellent food and drinks. Throughout Victory Park, lovers of sports, culture, and food can choose from several happening restaurants and bars to venture into when in the neighborhood.
From game day to date night, here are 9 worthy restaurants to explore in Victory Park.
Billy Can Can
Billy Can Can puts a lavish spin on the western saloon, serving up steaks, seafood, and craft cocktails in a festive space. Start with deviled eggs, which are styled with candied bacon, crispy country ham, pickled okra, pickled shrimp, and smoked paprika. In the way of entrees, Billy Can Can makes a mean burger, built with Texas beef, cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, Texas IPA mustard, and pickled jalapeños. And, for those who want to go all in, the prime filet mignon with charred okra, swiss chard, and confit shallot is worth its $70 price tag. 2386 Victory Park Ln., Dallas. billycancan.com
Mesero
There’s no shortage of great Latin cuisine in Dallas, but Mesero takes Mexican classics to the next level, and there is an outpost in Victory Park. Start off with the signature queso Mesero, made with queso chihuahua, spinach, and poblano pepper, before enjoying a plate of brisket tacos. Order the El Santo, a frozen margarita with a sangria swirl, and linger around for a while. 2375 Victory Park Ln #180, Dallas, mesero.net
Hero by HG
Located next to the American Airlines Center, Hero is a fun place to hang before a game, with several drinking areas and games like mini basketball and shuffleboard. If you can’t make it to an actual game at the AAC, you can surely catch it on one of Hero’s three giant screens. Dial up the fun with a sharable Mule cocktail that can fuel you and four of your closest friends. 3090 Nowitzki Way, Dallas, herobyhg.com
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken
As the age-old adage goes, sometimes you’ve got to risk it for the biscuit. And the biscuits at Rise are always worth the wait in line. Rise offers a sweet and savory mix of biscuits by morning, and stacked sandwiches by the afternoon. Early risers love the sweet country blues, a slice of sausage served on a glazed blueberry biscuit. And for those popping in for a hearty lunch, the hot honey butter chicken sandwich is the perfect treat to get you through the workday. 2414 Victory Park Ln., Dallas, risebiscuitschicken.com
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is where burger-lovers can be truly adventurous. Spice things up with the Mexico City burger, stacked with prime beef, pepper jack cheese, a crispy onion ring, pickled jalapeños, and chipotle mayo. Or, go meatless with the crispy cauliflower corn burger, layered with a cauliflower corn patty, salsa, pickled onions, cilantro, avocado jalapeño crema on a vegan bun. Either way, be sure to save room for dessert. The Fruity Pebbles shake is equal parts sweet and nostalgic. And as a bonus, all shakes can be made vegan. 2475 Victory Park Ln. #120, Dallas, blacktap.com
Hatchways Cafe
Located inside a bustling workspace, Hatchways serves as a health conscious alternative to some of the other restaurants in the area with a great selection of nutritious wraps and sandwiches. The crispy potato and kale burrito is a good way to begin the day, and you can add bacon and avocado for even more flavor. After a morning full of meetings, the chimichurri steak and mushroom flatbread makes a fabulous lunch. 2346 Victory Park Ln., Dallas, hatchways.com
Mio Nonno Trattoria
You can’t go wrong with Italian food, and Mio Nonna puts amore in every dish. The crispy fried polenta with portabella mushrooms and gorgonzola cream is an indulgent way to start. These pastas are a must-try, with standouts including the Aragosta, lobster-stuffed ravioli with chopped shrimp, cherry tomatoes, asparagus in a tomato-cream sauce; and the paesano, made with meze rigatoni, spicy sausage, broccoli rabe, hot cherry peppers, and aglio olio. Don’t leave without trying the tiramisu. 2588 N Houston St. #100, Dallas, miononno.com
Victory Social
For times when you can’t decide what to eat, consider a visit to Victory Social, a food hall with a variety of restaurant options inside. Go for soups, salads and sandwiches at Park Bistro, or treat yourself to Neapolitan-style pizzas at D’Oro. Whether you’re craving American, Italian, or Latin, Victory Social has something to satisfy the palate. 2323 Victory Ave., Dallas, victorysocialeatery.com
Zaap Kitchen
Zaap Kitchen is known for its delicious menu of Laotian and Thai plates. Turn up the heat with the basil fried rice, made with a combination of egg, bamboo shoots, baby corn, mushrooms, bell peppers, white onions, basil, garlic, and dressed in a spicy basil sauce. Or, embrace the flavors of a warm green curry with green beans and eggplants over a serving of jasmine rice. You haven’t lived if you haven’t tried the Lao iced coffee. 2420 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, zaapkitchen.com
