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Get your fill in delicious Addison, the restaurant capital of the U.S.

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May 6, 2026 | 3:00 pm
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Addison boasts more than 200 restaurants.

Photo courtesy of Visit Addison

Clocking in at only 4.4 square miles, Addison may be small, but it packs a mighty dining scene, serving up more than 200 restaurants to fit literally any craving.

It has more than earned its designation as the restaurant capital of the U.S. — and with this list of new kids on the block, plus other delicious destinations and classic favorites, that’s not changing anytime soon.

New and noteworthy
Check out the eateries recently welcomed to the Addison family.

  • III Forks Prime Steakhouse has opened its new flagship location at Village on the Parkway, bringing USDA Prime steaks, American Wagyu, fresh seafood, and a 1,200-bottle wine collection to Addison. The sleek, modern design and speakeasy-style private dining rooms make it a standout for a special night out.
  • Addison has a new gathering place with great food and craft cocktails. Start, stay, and finish your day at Top Brass American Bistro, serving genuine hospitality from morning coffee to late-night whiskey, and a hotel on-site (Hotel Dax) in case you need to stay longer.
  • Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe provides options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, and matcha, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Did we mention mimosas? All wrapped in a chic Parisian interior for the full French experience.
  • SS Hospitality’s Landmark Bar & Kitchen, known for its Southern hospitality and bar scene featuring a mechanical bull, is a must for live entertainment, theme nights, and flex event areas.
  • Find authentic Italian cuisine, steaks, and live entertainment at La Stella Italian Steakhouse & Music Lounge at its new flagship location on Dallas Parkway, replacing the former Lawry’s The Prime Rib.
  • Goodfellas NY Italian Kitchen had its grand opening in March 2026. Located in Addison Circle, the restaurant brings New York flavor to Addison.

Chill out on a patio
On good weather days, have your meal with a side of fresh air and fun vibes. Here’s a short list of patio faves to savor brunch, happy hour, and more.

  • Explore Loro, started by James Beard Award winners Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. This Asian smokehouse and bar brings together southeast Asian flavors and Texas barbecue, plus a great patio.
  • Vidorra is the place for authentic Mexican favorites and modern flavors.
  • Go to Pie Tap for the pizza, and pasta, stay for the shaded patio.
  • Blue Mesa's patio brings energy without feeling rushed. Bold Southwestern flavors and a laid-back outdoor vibe make this a go-to for long lunches and leisurely dinners.
  • Make sure you order the rose lemonade at Mendocino Farms to go with the artisan sandwiches and salads.
  • It’s all mojitos, tamales, and sunshine at Gloria’s Latin Cuisine.
  • Be healthy and happy at Flower Child.
  • Bring your pup to the patio at Lazy Dog.
  • With more than 100 beers on tap, along with sunset sangrias, salted watermelon margs, and more, Yard House has your drink order covered — to go along with shareable apps and savory mains.

Claims to fame
Did you know that Brazilian steakhouses Fogo de Chão and Texas de Brazil, fast-casual favorite Genghis Grill and Cantina Laredo’s Mexican goodness all got their start in Addison!? Dine at the O.G. version of these national chains.

More to love
With more than 200 places from which to choose, you can literally eat at a different place in Addison every day for more than half of a year. Here are a few more places to put on your short list:

  • Chef Nick Badovinus’s cool-kid favorite Neighborhood Services is a can’t-miss.
  • Mexican Sugar brings bold Latin flavors, scratch-made dishes, and over 150 tequilas and mezcals to a stunning hacienda-inspired space.
  • Sidecar Social is the ultimate 20,000-square-foot social lounge for cocktails and shareable plates, an enormous patio, live music, private karaoke, and classic gaming.
  • Make reservations for an iconic steakhouse experience at Chamberlain’s.
  • Hudson House’s East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu is everything you want for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch.
  • Speaking of brunch, Ida Claire serves up an ultimate Southern menu. They also have a Vinyl Hour with classic records and bar bites during the week.
  • Brentwood gives all the Southwestern vibes and Prime at Addison Town Hall Center.
  • Put Jake’s Burgers and Beer on your list for casual hangs and crazy-good burgers.
  • Benihana is the iconic destination for Japanese teppanyaki and sushi, featured in Addison Walk.
  • Puttshack, a mini-golf chain from London, brings the nightclub vibes to the Village on the Parkway.

See everything on Addison's menu here.

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Hill country retreat

Canyon Ranch now booking stays for new resort in the Hill Country

Amber Heckler
Jun 25, 2026 | 10:30 am
Canyon Ranch Austin music room
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Find new tunes on vinyl in the music room.

One of the world's most celebrated wellness brands is finally ready to make its Texas Hill Country debut: Canyon Ranch Austin is now accepting reservations for stays beginning October 15, 2026, at its highly anticipated retreat in Spicewood.

First announced in 2022, Canyon Ranch Austin sits on a sprawling 600-plus-acre ranch at 600 Moonlight Bend in Spicewood, an hour from downtown Austin. The destination spa-resort boasts 141 luxuriously appointed guest rooms that overlook 1.5 miles of Lake Travis and the countryside beyond.

The retreat boasts the largest spa in Texas, at 40,000 square feet, encompassing 37 treatment rooms, whirlpools, therapy tubs, steam rooms, lounges, and more.

Canyon Ranch Austin will also debut a women-only wellness collective, which a press release states is "the world's only dedicated practice and program in a resort setting with specialized offerings for women in every chapter of life."

Canyon Ranch will also provide four food and beverage concepts for guests to enjoy. Notably, the resort's signature restaurant Estella will feature a world-class culinary program led by chef Val Cantú, who was born in Texas and whose San Francisco restaurant, Californios, just earned three Michelin Stars.

Estella Estella is the signature restaurant at Canyon Ranch Austin.Courtesy of Canyon Ranch Austin

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Additional features of the property include:

  • A 27,000-square-foot barn that includes a gym, fitness studios, and an outdoor turf field "for fitness, movement, and leading-edge recovery"
  • A 12,000-square-foot medical center
  • Private beach on Lake Travis and space for watersports
  • Five miles of hike-and-bike ranch trails
  • Tennis, pickleball, and padel courts
  • Two outdoor pools
  • A wildflower workshop, garden, and equestrian program

The Austin-area resort is the fifth property in Canyon Ranch's portfolio. The premier wellness brand opened its flagship in Tucson, Arizona, in 1979 and is now headquartered in Fort Worth, home to a Canyon Ranch wellness club and spa.

Since its founding nearly five decades ago, Canyon Ranch has become one of the best-known names in the wellness and spa industry worldwide.

Canyon Ranch CEO Mark Rivers said the new Hill Country resort represents the brand's "bold vision for the future" that shows "what's next in the intersection of travel, hospitality, well-being, care, and culture."

"People today are seeking something fundamentally different from their travels and getaways — life-changing experiences, connection, health, wisdom, and joy," Rivers said in the release. "Time at Canyon Ranch answers the call, with stays inspired to help our guests live younger longer, pursue happiness, reconnect, or relax and feed body, mind, and spirit."

Canyon Ranch Austin will be surrounded by a 134-home residential community, The Ranch Home Collection, that will receive exclusive access to the resort and an on-site concierge wellness program. Homes are currently under construction, per the release.

Stays at Canyon Ranch Austin start at $1,325 per night, which includes a $200 nightly spa and fitness credit that can be used on spa and treatment services. Stays for more than three nights include an additional $300 health and wellness credit. Stays can be booked on canyonranch.com.

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