Best Of Dallas® Readers’ Poll 2026

Cast your vote for the 2026 Best of Dallas® Readers’ Choice Poll! This is your chance to vote for the best people, places, businesses and more in Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Shopping & Services, and Sports & Recreation.

You can vote once per day per email address for every category available. Fill out the categories you’d like and hit the “Submit Your Ballot” button toward the bottom of the page.

Voting ends September 3rd at 11:59 PM.

The winners of this year’s Best of Dallas® Readers’ Choice Awards, along with hundreds of other Critics’ picks will be announced in the Best of Dallas® printed issue and online at dallasobserver.com on September 18th.

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    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for sample 1

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Acting Studio / Classes

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Art Festival

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Acting Studio / Classes

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Art Festival

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Comedy Club

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Comedy Show

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Dance Club

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Ensemble

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Immersive Experience

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Indoor Music Venue

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Karaoke Night

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Live Music Venue for Electronic and Dance

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Movie Theater

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Museum

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Music Festival

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Outdoor Music Venue

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Place to Catch a DJ Set

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Place to Pick Up a New Hobby

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Swimming Pool

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Theatre

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best All Around Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Bagel Shop

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Bakery

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Barbecue Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Bartender

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Beer Selection at a Restaurant/Bar

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Bloody Mary

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Bottle Service

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Breakfast Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Breakfast Taco

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Breastaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Brunch

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Burger

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Butcher

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Chicken Sandwich

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Chicken-Fried Steak

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Chinese Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Cocktail Bar

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Comfort Food

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Country Bar

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Dessert

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Diner

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Dive Bar

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Doughnut

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Fine Dining Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Food Festival

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Food Truck

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best French Fries

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Fried Chicken

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Gay Bar

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Gentlemen’s Club

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Happy Hour

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Ice Cream, Gelato, or Frozen Treat

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Indian Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Italian Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Juice Bar

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Korean Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Late Night Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Local Beer

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Local Brewery

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Local Coffee Shop

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Local Distillery

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Local Seltzer

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Mac & Cheese

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Margarita

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Mediterranean Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Mexican Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Mocktail

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Nashville Hot Chicken

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Addison/Farmers Branch

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Dallas

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Denton/Lewisville/Flower Mound

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Frisco/The Colony

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Plano

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Richardson

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Rockwall/Rowlett/Garland

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best New Restaurant – All DFW

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Oyster Bar

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Pancakes

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Patio

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Pho

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Pizza Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Ramen

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Rock Bar

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Rooftop Bar

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Salad

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Salsa

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Sandwich

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Seafood Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Sports Bar

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Steakhouse

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Sushi

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Taphouse

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Taqueria

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Tex-Mex Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Thai Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Vegetarian or Vegan Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Vietnamese Restaurant

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Wings

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Academic or Tutoring Service

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Apartment Community

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Apartment Locator

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Auto Shop

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Bail Bondsman

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Barbershop

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Brow Studio

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Cannabis Dispensary

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Card or Game Store

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Carpet Cleaner

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best CBD Shop

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Charter School

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Chiropractor

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best College or University

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Consignment Store

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Corporate Law Firm

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Coworking Office Space

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Criminal Attorney or Firm

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Dentist

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Doggy Daycare

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best DWI Attorney or Firm

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Energy Provider

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Event Venue or Space

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Family Law Attorney or Firm

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Flooring Installer

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Furniture Store

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Garden Center

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best General Contractor for a Home Remodel

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Gift Shop

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Hair Colorist

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Hair Salon

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Hair Salon for Hair Color

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Hair Stylist

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Home Builder

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Hotel

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best HVAC Company

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Lash Studio

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Liquor Store

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Med Spa

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Men’s Clothing Store

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Non-Profit Organization

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Novelty Store

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Pawn Shop

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Personal Injury Attorney

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Pest Control Company

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Pet Store

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Piercing Studio

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Place to Buy Windows & Doors

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Place to Get A Massage

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Restoration Company

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Roofer

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Smart Home Security

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Smoke Shop

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Solar Company

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Spa

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Tattoo Artist

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Tattoo Studio

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Trade School

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Urgent Care

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Vape Shop

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Vinyl Record Store

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Wax Studio

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Women’s Clothing Store

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Adventure Park

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Bike Shop

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Bowling Alley

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Climbing Gym

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Cryotherapy

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Family Attraction/Activity

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Gym

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best IV Therapy

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Kickboxing

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Pilates Studio

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Place to Eat and Play

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Place to Play Pickleball

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Poker Club

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Recreational Sports League for Adults

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Spin/Cycle Studio

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Water Park

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Wellness Center

    If you don't see your favorite, write in your choice for Best Yoga Studio