Eat, drink, and be merry. Denton is a mecca for fine, fast, and fun dining.

Looking for a casual place to unwind with a few good friends and a great meal? Perhaps you’re planning a special evening out with someone special? Or, maybe you just want a fun, family-friendly spot with great food at good prices. From ice cream at an old fashioned soda fountain to fine dining in elegant surroundings, you’ll find it here. With so many choices in exotic cuisine to local Texas favorites such as Mexican food and barbecue, Denton’s got you covered! Click on the dining categories in the menu on the left to see listings for eating establishments in and around Denton.

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Denton Live Issue:
Featured, July-Dec 2019

Off the Eaten Path

Explore some of the city’s hidden dining gems Everyone loves LSA, Barley & Board, Cartwright’s and other Denton classics. But as any Dentonite can tell you, there’s much more to Lil’ d dining than meets the eye. A whole world of creative cuisine awaits you off the eaten path — all you have to do […]

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Denton Live Issue:
Featured, July-Dec 2019

Dreaming of a #Dentoning holiday

Denton doesn’t skimp when it comes to festivals and celebrations, and the winter holidays are no exception. From live entertainment to refreshments, shopping and more, there’s something fun and festive for every member of the family. Read on for a comprehensive checklist of holiday activities for grown-ups and kids alike. Holiday Open House – Nov. […]

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Denton Live Issue:
July-Dec 2019

Cheeseboards of Denton

TASTY FOOD PAIRINGS: CHEESEBOARDS OF DENTON Love your cheddars, your manchegos, your pickles? Whether the cheese is the main event or the accouterments, build the cheeseboard of your dreams right here in Denton! See our selection of the cheeseboards of Denton, where you can build your own or seek out the help from expert cheesemongers […]

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Tex Tapas-Steve's Wine Bar for DL courtesy Denton CVB (WH)

Denton Live Issue:
Jan-June 2019

Pairing Tastes

Tasty Food Pairings: Happy Taste Buds Visiting Denton soon?  Our food scene is as eclectic and diverse as our city.  We’ve put together some tasty pairings from our downtown area that offer variety for every taste bud.  Whether you are looking for Asian cuisine or beers and tacos, these pairings won’t disappoint. For a spot […]

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Denton Live Issue:
Jan-June 2019

Living It Up on the Lanes

Andy B’s Bowl Social adds the fun to Rayzor Ranch Town Center Close your eyes and imagine − It’s a Friday evening, the kids are hungry, you are hungry (and probably need a beer) and, because it’s Friday, you’re itching to get the family out. After all, you deserve to celebrate another hard work week […]

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Denton Live Issue:
Jan-June 2019

Let’s Dish

TWU’s Cookbook Collection serves up more than just good food You can learn a lot about a community by studying its relationship to food. Cookbooks and recipes are windows into timely culinary trends, food variety and scarcity, economic class and social mores. Tracking and analyzing that information is one of the goals of the Cookbook […]

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Denton Live Issue:
July-Dec 2018

Denton’s newest Asian restaurant brings a taste of Tokyo Ramen to town

Stepping inside Hanabi Ramen & Izayaka is like being transported to an entirely different time and place. The restaurant’s minimalistic décor, the complex and enticing smells drifting from the kitchen, and the large family-style tables in the center of the dining room work together to create a unique dining experience. In fact, letting their patrons […]

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Denton Live Issue:
July-Dec 2018

A Very Merry #Dentoning

Think Norman Rockwell Christmas calendar or 1940s-era Saturday Evening Post cover. That’s downtown Denton during the holiday season. Denton’s 2018 holiday season opens Nov. 10-11 with Denton Main Street Association’s Holiday Open House. This is a chance to stay ahead of the crowds and shop downtown Denton for totally unique holiday décor and one-of-a kind […]

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Denton Live Issue:
Jan-June 2018

Nostalgia in color

The exterior window is plastered with a door design that changes by season. A large head of an old-time delivery man is posted in the left side of the window, staring at passers by. Walking in the store we are greeted by the shop’s weird, imaginative décor. There’s an Indian figure with lollipops as the […]

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Denton Live Issue:
Jan-June 2018

A DIME a dozen

Locally-sourced store shows best of Denton’s character Every day, they welcome people into their home, a small stone building on Locust Street with teal trim along the roof. The outside though, doesn’t compare in the slightest to what’s inside. The front door creaks as you enter. As soon as it swings open a soothing aroma […]

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