"Beatrice serves Louisiana-style cuisine that encompasses Cajun and Creole dishes. On a first visit, diners should be sure to order Mamaw’s fried chicken, made from juicy dark meat. It is the signature dish at Beatrice, developed from a recipe handed down from chef Michelle Carpenter’s grandmother, who is the restaurant’s namesake. Equally not-to-be-missed are the charbroiled oysters topped with Parmesan and andouille crumbles. This year, Restaurant Beatrice achieved its goal of becoming a B-Corp certified establishment — the first restaurant to receive the title in Texas, actually. Named Eater Dallas’s best restaurant for 2022, it was also one of the best new restaurant finalists in the James Beard Awards in 2023. Best for: Dinner with family, friends, and neighbors, with groups of three or four being the sweet spot. For tables of two or larger parties of six to eight people, enjoy the patio, where it is a lot less obtrusive when the joyful celebration and chatter get loud." - Courtney E. Smith