The Most Michelin-Worthy Restaurants in Dallas–Fort Worth

After years of speculation, Michelin has officially made its move on Texas. Five cities in the Lone Star State are now in the running to receive stars or guide recognition, with Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and San Antonio all joining the race. Though Austin gets most of the culinary attention thanks to its legendary BBQ and iconic breakfast tacos, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is also rich in Michelin-worthy restaurants. 

Dallas’ upscale energy and knack for the finer things also make it a solid contender for Michelin’s strict and hard-to-impress guidelines. Despite the fact that Fort Worth sits about 30 minutes outside of Dallas, the area is often referred to as “DFW,” with Fort Worth being the more rural and “cowtown” counterpart to Dallas’ urba...