Oak Lawn

 

 

To the north of Uptown and barely two miles from downtown Dallas, the beautiful Oak Lawn lies within the unofficial boundaries of Central Expressway, Inwood Road, Turtle Creek Boulevard, Harry Hines Boulevard, and the City of Highland Park. It covers over 12 square miles and is one of Dallas’s wealthier neighborhoods.

Due to its central location, Oak Lawn is full of exciting activities, fun attractions, and upscale dining, in addition to many clubs and bars. The neighborhood features a wide selection of housing styles, including luxurious townhomes and condominiums, duplexes, and well-established, traditional single-family homes. Oak Lawn is a great place for young professionals, families, and retirees to call home.

 

Nestled between the tranquil Highland Park and the exciting Uptown, Oak Lawn combines a vibrant community and charming, quiet places, making it both busy and peaceful. The atmosphere is more urban, and the neighborhood boasts many parks, restaurants, bars, and shops. Between the fun nightlife and live entertainment and beautiful scenery, and many stores, Oak Lawn gives its residents a unique experience.

 

The Ocean Prime restaurant does more than serve great food; it is also a great place for socializing, celebrating, and talking. With the main dining room, lounge, enclosed terrace, outdoor terrace, and four private dining rooms, it is the ideal place for any occasion. The restaurant serves nationally acclaimed seafood and steak with a stunning ambiance and fantastic cocktails and wines. Due to its midwestern roots, hospitality and great service are its foundation.

 

Opening its doors in 2015, Uchi serves delicacies like makimono, yakimono, sushi, sashimi, tempura, and hot and cold tastings. Unique to its Dallas location, it also provides a seasonal menu rotating four times per year. Tyson Cole, the chef, owner, and one of America’s few sushi masters has trained for over ten years to make the best sushi.

An award-winner, kitchen designer, and cookbook author, Dean Fearing opened one of the most popular and lively restaurants in the state. Fearing’s provides guests with the best of the southwest. With a spectrum of rooms, from indoor to outdoor settings, and an atmosphere that ranges from elegant to casual, the restaurant has been named Table of the Year and Restaurant of the Year.

Between its great food and stellar hospitality, Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano is a great place to be. With a long Mexican heritage combined with a significant European influence, it is dedicated to providing its guests with authentic Mexican cuisine. Keeping its distance from the traditional Tex-Mex flavors, the restaurant strives to present a realistic image of Mexican dining.

 

Where the mysteries of science come alive, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science allows guests to discover the new and intriguing while wandering through the building. The museum inspires the community and fascinates all ages through its many exciting presentations, marvels, and exhibits. Displays include but are not limited to the Rose Hall of Birds, Expanding Universe Hall, Being Human Hall, Tom Hunt Energy Hall, and Lamar Hunt Family Sports Hall.

 

A local specialty museum, the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection showcases a collection that has been built over 25 years. Centuries of styles and craftsmanship are represented, from armor, horse armor, and masks to helmets and weaponry. Visitors learn about these Japanese warriors’ culture, pageantry, and life through one of the biggest collections in the world. The museum features over 140 items.

Established in 1959, the Dallas Theater Center is one of the United States’ first regional theaters. It has since become one of the country’s top producers of world premieres and creative interpretations of classics. From the traditional to the brand new, it always produces a fantastic experience for all theater lovers.

Klyde Warren Park, a 5-acre deck park connecting Uptown Dallas with the Arts District, has been a popular destination since it opened in 2012. It hosts many events and has earned national acclaim.