Believe it or not, there are over 700 restaurants in Plano…which makes it basically impossible for us to name the top 10 best ones.
And yet, here we are.
These are our top 10 picks for classic staple restaurants to try in Plano, with a little something for everybody!
1. Seasons 52
Seasons 52 (pictured above) is a fresh grill and wine bar that offers a seasonal menu inspired by the fresh appeal of a farmer’s market and what’s good now.
7300 Lone Star Dr, Ste C100
Plano, Texas
972.312.8852
seasons52.com
2. Whiskey Cake
Serving up tasty farm-to-kitchen dishes & cocktails out of their ‘from scratch only’ kitchen and bar. Microwave? They’ve never heard of it. They use slow-cooking methods on a live wood grill, smoker and spit because everything tastes better that way. Open for lunch, dinner and even brunch on the weekends too!
3601 Dallas Pkwy
Plano, Texas
972.993.2253
whiskey-cake.com
3. Capital Grille
The Capital Grille is nationally acclaimed for their dry-aged steak selections, fresh seafood, and extensive, award-winning wine list, all presented with professional, attentive service in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance.
7300 Dallas Pkwy
Plano, Texas
972.398.2221
thecapitalgrille.com
4. Urban Crust
Urban Crust is a wood-fired Italian Pizza Restaurant and 32-Degree Rooftop bar located in in Historic Downtown Plano. It offers authentic wood-fire Italian pizza and a third-floor ice bar that pours drafts at 32 degrees and shots at -5 degrees.
1006 E 15th St
Plano, Texas
972.509.1400
urbancrust.com
5. Fish Shack
Fantastic Grilled, Boiled, and Fried Seafood in a Casual Oyster Bar Setting. Great food at reasonable prices. Friendly staff, limited full bar, covered patio.
700 E 15th St
Plano, Texas
469.229.0838
fishshackplano.com
6. Bob’s Steak & Chop House
A traditional American Prime Steakhouse with Executive Chef Mick Scott. Prime beef, famous pickles and even more famous warm loaves of bread.
5760 Legacy Dr, Ste B1
Plano, Texas
972.608.2627
bobs-steakandchop.com
7. Chuy’s’
“Deep in the heart of Tex-Mex.” Their menu is made up of a combination of flavors, with recipes and ingredients from across New Mexico, Mexican border towns, the Rio Grande Valley, deep South Texas, Austin and beyond. Their Green Chile sauce recipe was “borrowed” from a little hole-in-the-wall in Española, New Mexico, and their fajita marinade is an old South Texas family recipe (used at some “infamous” South Padre Island beach parties.)
3408 N Central Expy
Plano, Texas
972.423.6096
chuys.com
8. Lockhart Smokehouse
Lockhart has been dubbed the “Barbecue Capital of Texas" with three locations: Bishop Arts, Arlington, and Plano. We'll let you be the judge of that title, but we're pretty sold on its worthiness just from the brisket, sausage, ribs and other delights that are all smoked over Texas post oak.
1026 E 15th St.
Plano, TX 75074
(972) 516-8900
lockhartsmokehouse.com
9. Taste of Thai
Taste of Thai is the authentic, dynamic Thai experience you can't miss! From ginger chicken to the Tom Kha soup, this is where you want to go when the Thai craving hits.
(Read our in-depth review here!)
3205 Alma Dr # 401
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 786-0202
tasteofthaiplano.com
10. Mi Cocina
Mi Cocina is an authentic Mexican restaurant offering the finest hand-crafted dishes made with the freshest ingredients available.
5760 Legacy Dr
Plano, Texas
972.473.8777
micocinarestaurants.com