Ресторан · Dallas · ⭐ 9.9/10 · 9027 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 19:46:56
Address: 1520 Elm St #201, Dallas, TX 75201, United States
A cocktail room hiding in plain sight
The Woolworth is the rare downtown spot that works equally hard on both sides of the pass: a kitchen turning out confident New American plates and a bar whose smoked Old Fashioned has become a small local legend. Perched one floor above street level, it rewards the people who know to look up.
History and concept
The restaurant takes its name from its home — the handsome 1913 building that once housed the F.W. Woolworth flagship store in Dallas. Rather than playing museum, the team folded that heritage into a modern restaurant-bar hybrid: chef-driven food, craft cocktails and a room designed for lingering, in a stretch of downtown that keeps getting livelier.
What to order
Dinner leans polished-comfort: seared scallops with seasonal vegetables, salmon in lemon butter, and salads sharp enough to hold their own. Weekend brunch is a downtown ritual — chicken and waffles and avocado toast on sourdough lead the lineup. At the bar, start with the smoked Old Fashioned and let the bartenders steer from there; the happy hour list makes an early arrival worth it.
The space
A second-floor perch with a stylish, warmly lit interior and an outdoor terrace looking out over downtown — one of the nicer places in the city center to watch the skyline glow while your drink sweats. Inside, the mood sits between restaurant and lounge, easy for a long dinner or just a well-made nightcap.
Who it’s for
Downtown workers who deserve a better happy hour, couples pre-gaming a show or a night out, and cocktail people who judge a bar by its Old Fashioned.
Good to know
What is the signature drink? The smoked Old Fashioned — theatrical, balanced and worth the small wait.
Do they serve brunch? Yes, on weekends, with chicken and waffles as the anchor.
Is it more bar or restaurant? Genuinely both — full dinner menu with a bar program strong enough to visit on its own.
Is there outdoor seating? Yes, a terrace with downtown views; it fills quickly on mild evenings.
Do I need a reservation? Recommended for weekend dinners and brunch; weeknights are usually flexible.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 16:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 19:46:56
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Our server, Chris, was incredible, from start to finish. We wanted for nothing, he was always there, one step ahead of us. The food was simply incredible, definitely try the lamb lollipops and the crab nachos, we definit…
Oh my! Perla was WONDERFUL! We came to celebrate my birthday. She really served me wonderfully. She was patient and knew the menu well. Plus, the food was WONDERFUL! My hanger steak was cooked perfectly, and the lobster…
My husband and I came from Washington state to see my grandma, who lives in Plano, and decided to take her to a tasty dinner at The Woolworth. None of us had been here before, but based on the online reviews, we felt it…
This was our first stop on a trip to Dallas, and WHAT A WARM WELCOME!!! Our server Samantha gave wonderful recommendations — the crab nachos and grandma's toast were exceptional. Happy hour started at 11am on the Thursda…
A wonderful dining experience. Colin, our server, was wonderful. For an appetiser we ordered the crab nachos — an incredibly nice combination of flavours and very fresh! The steak salad was also very tasty. The lobster m…