Hot list: 17 great restaurants to visit in Dallas-Fort Worth right now

It’s a fine time to dine in Dallas-Fort Worth. Our Hot List in February 2026 names more than a dozen great restaurants — from a Top Chef-led kitchen in Dallas to a small sub shop that may close in a few weeks. If you want to set your map to one neighborhood, the Dallas Design District is home to three new restaurants that opened in the past few days or weeks. We knew it would be a hot year for ...