Uptown Dallas

Uptown Dallas Neighborhood Guide

All of our agents will tell you, this neighborhood is their go-to for people relocating & new to Dallas. Uptown is the heart & soul of Dallas and is a great place to live when you first start exploring the city. There's an endless amount of entertainment within Uptown, which means you don't have to get in your car much to explore. Residents can walk to countless bars, restaurants, trails, & parks.

Living in Uptown Dallas

Uptown living is all about convenience.

Uptown has a variety of housing options including mid-rise and high-rise apartment buildings. Many Uptown Dallas apartments are brand new, and choices include traditional one- and two-bedroom apartments, luxury penthouses with panoramic views of downtown, and town homes.

You'll find plenty of places to entertain your dogs.

Mutts Cantina features a beer garden and pub grub, along with a dog park where you can let your best friend run free with other neighborhood dogs while you kick back with humans for some drinks and conversation.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

There’s a lot to do in Uptown, and one favorite pastime is shopping

The West Village is an upscale urban retail center with hip boutiques, familiar retailers like Brooks Brothers, and the Magnolia Theater all within a few blocks. It borders McKinney Avenue and its trolley line, where there are several great bars and restaurants.

Uptown also has excellent wine bars:

Nearby restaurants include The Rustic, which serves homestyle Southern dishes and features a unique outdoor area known as the Backyard, where people can mix and mingle. Uptown also has excellent wine bars: the Cork Wine Bar and Two Corks and a Bottle are great choices.

The Katy Trail & Griggs Park

Run, Bike, & Relax.

The Katy Trail is the shining jewel of Uptown. This former railway line has been paved and landscaped to provide a wonderful green space for walking, cycling, running and a host of sponsored outdoor activities. Right on the Katy Trail is the Katy Trail Ice House, a beer garden with delicious barbecue, a bright, open patio and a 50-foot long bar with room for everyone. It’s the perfect place to gather after a jog down the trail in the sun.