Uptown Dallas offers a vibrant culinary scene, and finding healthy and delicious options is easier than ever. Whether you're a dedicated vegan, a paleo enthusiast, or simply looking for a nutritious meal, Uptown has something to satisfy every palate. This guide highlights some of the best healthy restaurants in the area, focusing on fresh ingredients, innovative menus, and a commitment to quality.
Farm-to-Table Freshness
Several restaurants in Uptown Dallas prioritize locally sourced ingredients, bringing the farm-to-table experience to your plate.
Celebration Restaurant
Known as Dallas' original farm-to-table restaurant, Celebration offers a variety of Southern comfort food with some healthier options like the Southwest quinoa salad and a veggie plate.
Bonton Farms
This nonprofit is changing the game for the food desert in South Dallas, so you can feel extra good about eating here! Stop by for beautiful, fresh farm-to-table foods through a breakfast and lunch menu offered, or shop Bonton Farms products like eggs, soap, and honey. Members of the community even help manage the farm!
The Gem
The Gem is the place to go to for optimum fresh-pressed juices and smoothies that use high-quality and organic ingredients. Their two tasty go-to juices are the Green Glow and the Radiant Glow, but there are different juices for a variety of tastes.
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Company Cafe
If you’re looking for the best, healthy place to get brunch, look no further. Company Cafe offers brunch seven days a week, along with lunch and dinner daily! All their food is 100% gluten-free and has a farm-to-table philosophy, so you know your food comes from an ethical source.
JuiceLand
What started as fresh pressed juice has turned into an adorable cafe in Bishop Arts serving us up healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners! The ingredients are of the best quality and locally sourced and in fact, they say it best: “Our local farm friends raise cage-free eggs and sustainable cheeses from happy chickens and cows…
Paleo-Friendly and Macro-Conscious Dining
For those following a paleo diet or closely monitoring their macronutrient intake, Uptown Dallas offers several excellent choices.
HG Sply Co.
HG Sply Co. checks a lot of boxes: healthy and paleo food, brunch spot, rooftop bar, great cocktails, fire pits, etc. They recently unveiled an all new menu, with all your faves made even healthier featuring high-quality proteins, no seed oils, and limited added sugars. Each dish includes macros listed on the menu, and you can even drink healthy - they offer a full juice menu and a few of their sips are infused with ginger kombucha.
Origin Kitchen + Bar
Origin is fully transparent about everything they use, and will gladly tell you why. For example, they only use real olive oil (no nut/seed oils), natural sweeteners like honey, and their meats are all pasture-raised, grass-fed or available as a wild option. This spot is a go-to for comfort food that you can feel good about eating! Their all-day menu features tons of delicious salads and bowls, like the Kale Czar, Grilled Salmon Bowl, and even a Poke Bowl!
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Vegan and Vegetarian Delights
Uptown Dallas boasts a diverse range of vegan and vegetarian restaurants, serving up creative and flavorful plant-based dishes.
Nuno's Tacos
What started out as a stand at The Dallas Farmers Market, has grown so popular that they were able to open their own location! Nuno’s is a Mexican restaurant that takes a “healthier” spin on your traditional Mexican dishes. Everything on their menu is vegan and we’ve heard their nachos are to die for!
TLC Vegan Cafe
TLC, aka “Tastes Like Chicken” Vegan Cafe is making the world a better place, one veganized dish at a time. Vegans can truly rejoice at this menu, which features vegan versions of your fave dishes, like lasagna, chicken fried steak, mac and cheese….the list goes on!
Kalachandji’s
One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Dallas, Kalachandji’s goes back in time to the ancient recipes and traditions of Indian food. They implement Ayurvedic principles in their cooking to make their food not only good for your body but also your mind and spirit.
Vegan Food Truck
Who says your favorite comfort foods can't be vegan?! This black-owned food truck is serving up some seriously mind-blowing vegan takes on classic Southern dishes, like birria tacos, seafood gumbo, smash burgers, brisket sliders, BBQ wings, shrimp 'po boys…the list goes on!
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Dream Cafe
Truly a dream for vegans and healthy eaters around, the Dream Cafe offers a breakfast and brunch menu that caters to all types of food preferences. While they can swap out regular cheese on an omelette for soy cheese, or regular sausage for veggie sausage, they’re 100% consistent in using organic and local ingredients in addition to hormone-free meat.
Fresh Juices and Smoothies
For a quick and healthy boost, Uptown Dallas offers a variety of juice bars and smoothie shops.
Clean Juice
Whether you're looking for a refreshing drink or a full-on juice cleanse, Clean Juice has it all! Everything here is 100% certified organic, and they're super transparent about their ingredients.
I Love Juice Bar
This colorful spot is serving up juices and smoothies just as bright as their decor! Their menu offers over 50 unique combos, and you can add a boost like protein or collagen to your drink.
Berrynaked
This smoothie bowl spot has a cult following, and for good reason! They have over 15 unique flavors from tropical and refreshing to sweet and filling all topped with ingredients like fresh fruit, cacao nibs, honey, coconut, and the most insanely delicious granola we’ve ever had.
Salad and Bowl Concepts
For customizable and nutritious meals, Uptown Dallas has several salad and bowl concepts that allow you to create your perfect dish.
Mixt
This might seem like just another build-your-own salad bowl concept, but it’s a lot more than that. At Mixt, you can choose one of their well-balanced and nutritious signature salads, opt for a market plate and choose your own main, 2 sides and house-made sauce or go for a hearty (but healthy) grain bowl!
Chop Shop
Protein bowls are the main component of Chop Shop's menu, providing guests with three key essentials: greens, grains and proteins. The menu also features handcrafted sandwiches with locally sourced bread, salads, acai and pitaya superfruit bowls, a variety of protein shakes, elixirs, and fresh-squeezed juices.
Salad and Go
Salad and Go is blowing up on social media, and rightfully so! Their $5.74 salads are all the rage, and so are their breakfast tacos and drinks. Make sure to get your $1 organic iced tea or house-made lemonade of any size!
Snappy Salads
[Snappy Salads] began in 2006 to offer "fantastic food that will make you feel good." It has grown to include 13 DFW locations and believes in sustainability. The countertops are locally made from recycled materials, while talented artisans crafted the tables and stools from salvaged wood. Salads include grilled avocado, yellowfin tuna, and barbecue buffalo chicken. Enjoy with cream of jalapeño soup and a glass of fresh juice.
Flower Child
Using 100% fresh and local ingredients, Flower Child caters to any healthy eater from vegan to paleo--and doesn’t skimp on the quality! With a variety of salads, wraps, bowls, and plates to choose from, there’s something different to try every time.
Malibu Poke
With poke eateries becoming more popular, especially in Dallas, Malibu Poke doesn’t shy away from offering the best.
Upscale and Healthy Dining
For a more refined dining experience with a focus on healthy ingredients, consider these Uptown Dallas establishments.
Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge
This classy restaurant is located inside the Hall Arts Hotel, and their food is just as stunning as the decor! They have an amazing selection of fresh salads, veggies to share, and healthy yet hearty entrees like roast chicken and salmon. If you're looking for upscale eats made with quality ingredients, this is your spot!
True Food Kitchen
A staple for healthy eats in Dallas, True Food Kitchen is known for its rotating seasonal menu that features the freshest ingredients! You'll find delicious eats for any time of day, like brunch, pizzas, salads, bowls, burgers, and hearty entrees. True Food Kitchen believes that the food you crave can also make you feel great. Our scratch-made, chef-crafted menu celebrates seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and proudly sourced produce and proteins, creating dishes that are as nourishing as they are crave-worthy. From 100% Grass-Fed Burgers, Pizzas made on an in-house fermented Sourdough Crust, perfectly curated Bowls & Salads, to vibrant cocktails and indulgent shareables, every dish is designed to spark togetherness, joy, and bold satisfaction. At True Food Kitchen, our menu is carefully crafted so that every bite and every refreshing sip serve up big flavor, an abundance of fresh ingredients and a taste of the unexpected. Our artisan chefs create crave-worthy classics alongside a steady rotation of seasonal offerings that take advantage of naturally ripe fruits and vegetables so their flavor is full and their nutrients, rich. Creative, hand-crafted beverages built around seasonality, quality ingredients and simple preparations complement every occasion from brunch, lunch, dinner and, of course, dessert.
Nuri
At Nuri, meaning "whole world" in Korean, we celebrate diversity and cultural exchange through a culinary journey crafted by Michelin-recognized Chef Minji Kim and Executive Chef Mario Hernandez. Our menu reflects a rich tapestry where East meets West, blending Asian, New Orleans, and Southern traditions. Each dish is prepared with the finest ingredients and meticulous attention to detail. We embody a "Care Right" culture, delivering warm, gracious service with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Step into Nuri and experience a luxurious, unforgettable dining journey, bringing the world to your table.
Nobu
For nearly three decades, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has been celebrated for his innovated new style Japanese cuisine. By combining his cutting edge creativity with exceptional hospitality in a glamorous setting, his restaurants all over the world have garnered numerous awards and accolades.
Truluck's
Truluck's has been a premier dining destination since 1992, known for fresh seafood, prime steaks, and attentive service. At Truluck's Dallas Uptown, guests savor Florida Stone Crab-served from trap to table in 24 hours during its October-May season-along with a menu guided by Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas. The menu features responsibly sourced seafood, USDA Prime steaks, and seasonal chef-driven creations, paired with an award-winning wine list and craft cocktails. Located in the vibrant Uptown district, Truluck's offers a stylish, energetic atmosphere that's perfect for business dinners, celebrations, or nights out on the town.
Oishii
Oishii, meaning "delicious" in Japanese, is a beloved Dallas restaurant known for its innovative sushi and Pan-Asian cuisine in a vibrant, casual setting. The menu offers a culinary adventure with a wide selection of sushi and sashimi, as well as Vietnamese and Chinese classics. Highlights include the signature "Royce Roll," featuring crabmeat, tempura flakes, and truffle oil, and the comforting "Shaken Beef" with tenderloin and scallions, catering to diverse tastes. Oishii emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients, ensuring each dish is packed with flavor. From the melt-in-your-mouth salmon in the "Salmon Grill" to the perfectly seasoned "Singapore Noodles," quality is paramount. The inviting atmosphere makes Oishii ideal for a relaxed lunch or a fun dinner with friends. With friendly staff and a lively vibe, it’s a welcoming spot that keeps customers returning for more. Experience more than just sushi at Oishii!
Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar
Welcome to our urban oasis nestled between American Airlines Center and Klyde Warren Park, offering a refined yet laid-back ambiance, an extensive menu, and one of Dallas' premier patios, boasting the city's largest garden patio and open for lunch, dinner, drinks, and weekend brunch. Beyond the dining experience, storylines of cultural history are waiting to be discovered in the details at Saint Ann. Once known as St. Ann’s Parochial School that opened in 1927, photographs, artifacts, and preserved structural features from this era lend homage to the concept’s roots. Also, the renowned Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Samurai Museum is located within the restaurant itself, on the second floor, offering a memorable dining experience with a touch of cultural exploration.
Other Options
San Martin Bakery and Restaurant
San Martin began in 1974 With a small bakery and a big dream: to be the best. It's easy to say this, and sometimes it sounds cliché, but when you like what you do, everything points in the same direction. This is what has made us focus on offering high-quality products and a variety of bread, pastries, cakes, and coffee. We are an innovative group, and our main goal is to satisfy our customers through high-quality products, fresh and freshly baked bread and pastries, and exceptional service. We are a unique café and bakery concept where our customers have direct contact with the best and a wide variety of bread, pastries, snacks, cookies, cakes, and casual dining in a calm and cozy environment.
Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
One glance at this extraordinary two-story design will have you ready to enjoy an all-new Rare and Well Done®️ experience. The first level features a beautiful island bar that opens up to a spacious patio dining area flanked by fireplaces and semi-private areas. Ascend the stunning staircase wrapping the massive wine tower to find an expansive main dining room with four private dining rooms - a perfect spot to enjoy Perry’s award-winning menu. With spectacular views of Klyde Warren Park and Downtown Dallas, guests can also catch a glimpse of chef creations in the kitchen. Get ready to soak up the lively sights, scents and sounds that abound!
The Standard Pour
The Standard Pour is a Craft Cocktail & Dining destination. Serving one of Dallas's most advanced Mixology Programs, as well as one of the Top 50 Bourbon selections in America, The Standard Pour remains a local neighborhood favorite with an incredible scratch kitchen and truly inviting service. Our seasonal menu of shared plates & entrees, compliments the artisanal selection of cocktails, spirits, and boutique wines by the glass. Located in the heart of Uptown, The Standard Pour offers a timeless, casual & yet sophisticated atmosphere. With warmly lit brick & dark woods, accented with filament sconces & library liquor shelves, The Standard Pour truly provides an easy to love environment for all occasions.
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