The Austin family run this establishment right by Addison airport. It is well-loved for its brisket, which comes by the pound, plate, or in sandwiches. Don’t sleep on the smoked meatloaf, though, which makes a heck of a sandwich. Pair your protein of choice with a host of sides, paying special attention to the potato salad and fried okra.

Open for well over two decades, La Spiga is a destination for all things baked. Lavash, challah, biscotti, and baguettes are all available for takeaway, along with a menu of sandwiches, salads, and pastas.

To scratch the itch for Southern food, head to this Addison-born restaurant from Frontburner. It is well-known for it’s brunch, but lunch is also a sleeper hit. During its daily happy hour, the bartenders play DJs and select records to play on vinyl for diners (and drinkers). Go for the classic fried chicken, monte cristo, or the Nashville hot chicken.

For those who think there aren’t any good Italian spots in Dallas, perhaps its time to try Addison. This bistro serves a mean lobster ravioli, sausage rigatoni, and the red snapper is a winning order. The vibes are moody and dark, so if pasta feels like a good date night, look here.

Enjoy abundant platters of DFW’s finest Ethiopian fare in a chic dining room at Queen of Sheba. Dishes including doro watt (spicy braised chicken) and yebeg tibs (lamb in spicy butter sauce) can be served mild or extremely spicy, and plenty of freshly baked injera (thin sourdough crepes) is on offer to sop up those richly flavored sauces.

Look no further for surf and turf in Addison — but don’t expect fancy. This is a red-checked tablecloth spot, and proudly so. Strap on a bib and get to cracking a lobster or crab legs. Order a big bowl of clam chowder or lobster bisque. And of course there are seafood standards including crab cakes, sea bass, and salmon along with an array of pasta dishes.

Chef and owner Joe Catalano leads the Italian kitchen here by leaning into the comfort food basics. Visit and order the fettuccini Alfredo which comes with grilled chicken or shrimp. The short rib-stuffed ravioli is also a solid pick.

This Mediterranean grill loves to give diners a stack of food — literally, its signature move is a stacked tower of food. Order the lamb or chicken kebab towers for an especially visually compelling dish. The lentil soup is a crowd favorite and if you’ve got the itch it serves a mean Turkish coffee.