Southlake, a vibrant Dallas suburb nestled in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, is gaining recognition for its commitment to providing health-conscious dining options. The city boasts a diverse culinary scene with restaurants that prioritize fresh, local, and quality ingredients, ensuring there's something for everyone seeking a healthy lifestyle. Patrons consistently praise the innovative menus and fresh ingredients that align with a healthy lifestyle. Each restaurant strives to provide a dining experience that not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports your wellness goals.
Restaurants that Prioritize Health and Wellness
Southlake's restaurants cater to a wide range of dietary needs and preferences, offering everything from gluten-free options to dishes free of trans fats, menus rich in fresh vegetables, and sustainable seafood. Here's a closer look at some of the standout establishments:
Modern Market Eatery
Modern Market Eatery is a haven for those seeking nutritious and flavorful meals. Their menu revolves around chef-crafted bowls, crisp salads, and toasted sandwiches, all made with real, clean ingredients. Eschewing artificial additives, Modern Market focuses on bold flavors inspired by the farmers market.
- Protein Bowls: Modern Market offers protein bowls that are made with whole ingredients, customizable, packed with protein + filled with flavor. Customers can "Make It Original" by choosing their bases and adding or removing ingredients. Alternatively, they can opt for a "Made For You" bowl, further customizing it to their liking. Feel free to swap the protein listed for grilled chicken, steak, shrimp or tofu.
- Chopped Salads: The chopped-in-shop salads are paired with house-made dressings that are satisfying, nourishing + leave you feeling good. Add grilled chicken, steak, shrimp or tofu to any salad.
- Sandwiches: Fully-stacked sandwiches, crafted hot or cold + served on multi-grain bread or a house bun. Each bite delivers a delicious balance of hearty proteins, veggies + bold spreads like avocado pesto + Greek yogurt sauce.
- All-Day Breakfast: Start your day with a nourishing, feel good breakfast that fuels your routine, any time of day. From a Build Your Original Breakfast Bowl option to energizing wraps, their all day breakfast options are crafted with whole ingredients that leave you feeling good.
- Superfruit Bowls and Parfaits: Superfruit bowls including açaí and pitaya, along with parfaits, offer a refreshing + wholesome treat. Enhance the flavor + protein with a scoop of peanut butter + opt for gluten free granola to make any superfruit bowl or parfait gluten free!
- Fresh Juices and Protein Shakes: Juices are juiced to-order by their team + they have a juice for whatever you’re feelin’! Roots, fruits or veggies? They have you covered. Juices are also available to order by the gallon. Recharge + refuel with a protein shake, blended with high-quality ingredients for a perfect post-workout boost or on-the-go snack.
- Kid-Friendly Options: Wholesome, kid-friendly meals that even picky eaters will love. Their kids menu offers balanced options made with the same nutritious ingredients you would expect.
- Treats and Beverages: Complete your meal with a gluten free oatmeal toffee cookie, chocolate coconut cashew cookie or chips. Sip on our selection of made-in-Shop drinks! Choose from freshly brewed teas including traditional black, hibiscus mango, pineapple green and ginger peach. Their lemonade, made right here in-Shop, comes in Stevia-sweetened, traditional, or a rotating seasonal flavor. Here’s the best part: grab a 16oz tea or lemonade for just $1 when you order online or through our app!
- Rewards Program: They leveled up-flavor, freebies, and all. Earn points with every order, score exclusive rewards, and get surprise treats just for being you. Tap. Snack. Gather Well.
- Steak's Back: It’s here. It’s juicy. And now it’s back on menus everywhere they are. Try craveable favorites like the Garden Steak Salad & Chile Steak Sandwich at all Modern Market locations.
Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen
Located in Southlake Town Square, Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen offers innovative fusion cuisine in an upscale ambiance. This location opened in July 2022 and has become a community staple, conveniently situated close to Keller, Colleyville, Grapevine, and Trophy Club. Ferah provides a variety of healthy food options, a daily happy hour from 3-6pm, and a weekend brunch from 11am-2pm. "The Alcove," their Private Dining Room and Chef Bar, is perfect for group dining.
Jellico’s
Located inside The Westin Southlake, Jellico’s brings together the world’s finest flavors with chef-driven cuisine. Their kitchen is a celebration of innovation, culture, and craft, with each dish telling a story rooted in global influence and elevated with modern elegance. The Curve Lounge, adjacent to the restaurant, features seasonally appropriate and classic cocktails, along with a carefully selected wine list and local beer.
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The Tavern Collective
The Tavern Collective, proudly Canadian-owned, offers a globally-inspired menu with an emphasis on fresh, quality ingredients. The restaurant combines nostalgia, steampunk vibes, and an atmosphere where every day feels like an adventure. Their dishes range from shared appetizers and handhelds to satisfying mains, burgers, and salads. Tasty options include sushi hand rolls, Mexican street corn dip, Vietnamese spring rolls, and a hearty steak sandwich, as well as standout pizzas.
Other Notable Restaurants in the Area
While not exclusively "healthy" restaurants, these establishments offer options that can be incorporated into a balanced diet:
Main Street Bistro and Bakery (Grapevine)
Main Street Bistro and Bakery combines French elegance with a casual dining experience in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Their dinner service features French dishes like Mussels and Duck Confit, as well as American classics like Short Ribs and Shrimp and Grits. They also offer handcrafted desserts by their Executive French Pastry Chef and Weekend Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
PIAF (Grapevine)
PIAF, a Mediterranean and European restaurant in historic downtown Grapevine, offers a flavorful journey inspired by the enchanting sparrow's passion. Led by Chef Fabien Goury, PIAF blends Mediterranean and European influences into an extraordinary menu, creating an inviting ambiance ideal for intimate dinners or joyous gatherings.
Other Options
- DFW Restaurant: Specializing in Sushi & Pan-Asian Cuisine and offers cocktails, wine, sake and beer.
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Your destination for bold flavors and warm hospitality. From expertly crafted wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood to signature cocktails, mocktails, and curated wines.
- Riverwalk Cantina (Grapevine): Enjoy delicious Tex Mex made with the freshest ingredients.
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