Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Mid Cities

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Updated 05 August 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Mid Cities? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Vandy

4.8

4.8 (30)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Discover The Vandy at Caravan Court-Modern Americana dining with midcentury style, crafted cocktails, and events at one of Arlington's standout hotel restaurants and bars.

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John

Dined on 5 Aug 2026

Definite value in a small menu done well. Order the bread--and skip the bisque. Enjoy the retro goodness in comfort.

Cafe Americana

4.6

4.6 (127)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Cafe Americana is an ode to America’s pioneering spirit. Our menu includes influences from across the globe and American classics with a distinctly exotic flare. This sharing concept creates a mosaic of culinary delight by incorporating elements such as the steak culture from Argentina, Southern European classics, and Caribbean cocktails.

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Cynthia

Dined on 2 Aug 2026

Came here for dinner, had the jerk chicken empanadas, brussel sprouts & lomo saltado - all dishes were DELICIOUS. The lomo saltado is big enough to share between 2 people. Service was great & the decor inside was so cute! Definitely great for a girls dinner or date night. Can’t wait to come back!

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4.7

4.7 (3604)

$30 and under

American

Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

About the restaurant

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

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Justin

Dined 4 days ago

Great server! Great experience and great food. I loved it.

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Popular dish

Scottish Salmon

Popular dish

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Popular dish

Umami Brussels Sprouts

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Arlington

4.7

4.7 (48)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Lazy Dog serves handcrafted American food and drink with seasonally-inspired ingredients. When you walk in, you get a small mountain town vibe from the warm, caring service and the rustic social setting. It's a great place to get together with friends and family.

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Jessie

Dined on 11 Jul 2026

Food and service were perfection. We will be back!

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Experience

$15 Fireside Favorites™

Experience

Family Nights Every Wednesday

Experience

National Dog Day

Thirsty Lion - Irving, TX

4.6

4.6 (665)

$30 and under

American

Irving

About the restaurant

Offering from-scratch cooking with a culinary commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, the food is both craveable and bold. At the bar, a wide range of local craft beers are available, an option for every palate and plate. Craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, while wines come in 25 varieties. Enjoy your lunch, dinner, daily happy hour or weekend brunch craft brew while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

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Jessica

Dined 4 days ago

Ate here before a concert next door. Great happy hour menu!

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Experience

Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!

Experience

Late Night Happy Hour

The Social House - Arlington

4.4

4.4 (593)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Social House is a casual restaurant-bar that specializes in all forms of social interaction. With an award winning scratch kitchen and several beer, wine, and cocktails on tap, we can cater to any social gathering. Numerous TVs in the bar and dining rooms allow you to watch the game from every angle. With our magnificent brunch and happy hour, Social House always wants you to Stay Social!

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derek

Dined 7 days ago

Very good is what comes to mind. Chicken pieces are HUGE, had the short rib hash which was tasty. No bread served with it and only 1 egg. Would go back.

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Experience

Social Girl Dinner

Experience

3-Course 'Filet Friday' Dinner

The Finch - Grand Prairie

4.5

4.5 (940)

$30 and under

American

Grand Prairie

About the restaurant

American restaurant

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Kendal

Dined 5 days ago

KJ was great serving us definitely coming back! The cajun pasta and tortellini were just right:)

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Popular dish

BLACKENED RED FISH TACOS

Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon

Mimi's Cafe - Arlington

4.5

4.5 (140)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

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Taylor

Dined on 5 Jul 2026

Everything was amazing in Mimi’s; highly recommend going here

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Experience

$14.99 Weekday Wow Lunch Combo

Experience

Chef Prepared 3 Course Meal -11 am to close

Experience

Wine Wednesday - All Day

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Arlington

4.6

4.6 (117)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Marcus

Dined on 1 Aug 2026

Bjs is always on point when me and my fiancé comes in

Rooftop at The Henry - Dallas

4.3

4.3 (503)

$30 and under

American

Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) Corridor

About the restaurant

Bursting with charm and energy, The Henry Rooftop Bar is a staple in Uptown Dallas. Above a restaurant that feels like home, guests can come and go with ease while sitting above the lively hustle and bustle of downtown. Brunch with a friend? Check. Dinner with family? Check. Refreshing post-work cocktail with show-stopping views of the city? Check, check, check. The Henry does it all with effortless style and endless warmth. Our rooftop bar is an inviting mix of modern and classic influences, an ode to Gatsby-era grace. For craveable good eats and downright delicious cocktails, your go-to is a local treasure where you’re always amongst friends: The Henry, truly the greatest neighborhood restaurant.

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ShayGold

Dined on 18 Jul 2026

Loved this popup experience! We had a tiki cabana and it felt like we were on holiday away. This was a birthday celebration for my bestie and she had the most wonderful time. Food was fabulous (shout-out to our server for recommending the potstickers)! Will be back again soon!

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