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The 9 Best Restaurants Near AT&T Stadium

For concerts and football games, there are great spots to grab a bite before you go

by Courtney E. Smith
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AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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by Courtney E. Smith

It’s the home of the Dallas Cowboys, and it’s where Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour happens in 2023, with shows from Billy Joel with Stevie Nicks and Zach Bryan on the schedule for 2024. But where’s a soul to grab a decent bite outside the stadium in Arlington, Texas?

We know a spot. Here are our picks for some of the local restaurants to give a try, from high-end to burgers and beers. Get a taste of some of Dallas’s favorites with outposts out of town and a few homegrown and locally owned establishments.

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Southern Recipes Grill

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If you want a dose of good old-fashioned Southern food, hit this spot for lunch, dinner, or brunch on the weekends. The menu is kid-friendly, with chicken fingers and quesadillas that the little ones in a group will enjoy. Adults can order a blackened chicken salad with cajun seasonings, an array of burgers and sandwiches, chicken fried steak, salmon, tilapia, and fried shrimp. 

2715 N Collins St, Arlington, TX 76006
(817) 469-9878
(817) 469-9878

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Piccolo Mondo

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This adorable Italian restaurant serves classic dishes and has a live piano player on Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Owner Antonio Capaccioli, who hails from Siena in Italy, opened the place in 1983. Reservations are recommended, and gluten-free eating can be accommodated with advance notice. 

829 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 265-9174
(817) 265-9174

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Mercury Chophouse - Arlington

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Steak, anyone? Diners looking for an upscale meaty bite before they go should make a reservation at this steakhouse with a view — the stadium is visible from the dining room. The splurgy seafood tower is a classic to order, and while this place specializes in steaks, its seasonal pork chop and lamb chop plates are often spectacular. It is closed on Sundays.

2221 E Lamar Blvd #910, Arlington, TX 76006
(817) 381-1157
(817) 381-1157

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The Social House

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This sports bar is great for groups and serves everything one expects, from burgers to Buffalo wings, with a few surprises on the menu. The short rib Frito Pie is a treat, as is the spicy shrimp Arrabiata pasta. It also has brunch and loads of beer on tap. 

1705 N Collins St #101, Arlington, TX 76011
(682) 276-3830
(682) 276-3830

Babe's Chicken Dinner House

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Babe’s is a staple in North Texas. If chicken fried steak is the craving, this is where it gets satisfied. The fried chicken is also delightful. The meals are served family style — pick a main and share sides of creamy mashed potatoes, green beans, and biscuits.

230 N Center St, Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 801-0300
(817) 801-0300

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Hurtado Barbecue

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Make it a barbecue night at this family-run spot that grew from pop-ups to a food truck to a few locations around the Metroplex — and the Arlington location was its first. Brisket is the thing to try, but the ribs and sausage are awfully good too. 

205 E Front St, Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 323-5141
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Cane Rosso Arlington

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All over DFW, Cane Rosso is revered as one of the best Neapolitan-style pies. This family-friendly spot has simple pies for the kids and adult options that go from complex to fun — we love the Honey Bastard, with mozzarella, hot soppressata, bacon marmalade, and habanero honey. 

200 N East St, Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 533-3120
(817) 533-3120

The Tipsy Oak

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Craving something comforting but a little outside of the familiar favorites? Poutine and crispy fried pickles are on the menu alongside the Tipsy Burger, which comes with many possible combinations of fixings that will make the head spin. 

301 E Front St, Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 962-0304
(817) 962-0304

Amore Mio Trattoria

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If alfredo sauces for days and linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti sound good, this trattoria serves it all, plus a meatball sub for the ages. 

101 E Abram St #190, Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 538-5553
(817) 538-5553

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Southern Recipes Grill

2715 N Collins St, Arlington, TX 76006

If you want a dose of good old-fashioned Southern food, hit this spot for lunch, dinner, or brunch on the weekends. The menu is kid-friendly, with chicken fingers and quesadillas that the little ones in a group will enjoy. Adults can order a blackened chicken salad with cajun seasonings, an array of burgers and sandwiches, chicken fried steak, salmon, tilapia, and fried shrimp. 

2715 N Collins St, Arlington, TX 76006
(817) 469-9878
(817) 469-9878

Piccolo Mondo

829 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011

This adorable Italian restaurant serves classic dishes and has a live piano player on Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Owner Antonio Capaccioli, who hails from Siena in Italy, opened the place in 1983. Reservations are recommended, and gluten-free eating can be accommodated with advance notice. 

829 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 265-9174
(817) 265-9174

Mercury Chophouse - Arlington

2221 E Lamar Blvd #910, Arlington, TX 76006

Steak, anyone? Diners looking for an upscale meaty bite before they go should make a reservation at this steakhouse with a view — the stadium is visible from the dining room. The splurgy seafood tower is a classic to order, and while this place specializes in steaks, its seasonal pork chop and lamb chop plates are often spectacular. It is closed on Sundays.

2221 E Lamar Blvd #910, Arlington, TX 76006
(817) 381-1157
(817) 381-1157

The Social House

1705 N Collins St #101, Arlington, TX 76011

This sports bar is great for groups and serves everything one expects, from burgers to Buffalo wings, with a few surprises on the menu. The short rib Frito Pie is a treat, as is the spicy shrimp Arrabiata pasta. It also has brunch and loads of beer on tap. 

1705 N Collins St #101, Arlington, TX 76011
(682) 276-3830
(682) 276-3830

Babe's Chicken Dinner House

230 N Center St, Arlington, TX 76011

Babe’s is a staple in North Texas. If chicken fried steak is the craving, this is where it gets satisfied. The fried chicken is also delightful. The meals are served family style — pick a main and share sides of creamy mashed potatoes, green beans, and biscuits.

230 N Center St, Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 801-0300
(817) 801-0300

Hurtado Barbecue

205 E Front St, Arlington, TX 76010

Make it a barbecue night at this family-run spot that grew from pop-ups to a food truck to a few locations around the Metroplex — and the Arlington location was its first. Brisket is the thing to try, but the ribs and sausage are awfully good too. 

205 E Front St, Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 323-5141
(682) 323-5141

Cane Rosso Arlington

200 N East St, Arlington, TX 76011

All over DFW, Cane Rosso is revered as one of the best Neapolitan-style pies. This family-friendly spot has simple pies for the kids and adult options that go from complex to fun — we love the Honey Bastard, with mozzarella, hot soppressata, bacon marmalade, and habanero honey. 

200 N East St, Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 533-3120
(817) 533-3120

The Tipsy Oak

301 E Front St, Arlington, TX 76011

Craving something comforting but a little outside of the familiar favorites? Poutine and crispy fried pickles are on the menu alongside the Tipsy Burger, which comes with many possible combinations of fixings that will make the head spin. 

301 E Front St, Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 962-0304
(817) 962-0304

Amore Mio Trattoria

101 E Abram St #190, Arlington, TX 76010

If alfredo sauces for days and linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti sound good, this trattoria serves it all, plus a meatball sub for the ages. 

101 E Abram St #190, Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 538-5553
(817) 538-5553

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