Oddfellows
Bishop Arts District, Dallas
Restaurant in Dallas, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Oddfellows sits in Dallas's Bishop Arts District and works best as a late-night second stop rather than a primary dinner destination. Booking is easy and the neighbourhood is walkable, but confirm current hours before you go; verified details on cuisine and pricing are limited. A practical option for explorers filling a gap after a formal dinner elsewhere.
About Oddfellows
Oddfellows, Dallas; Quick Take
Oddfellows is worth knowing about if you find yourself in the Bishop Arts District after standard dinner hours and want somewhere to actually sit down with a drink and food that holds up late. The address; 316 W Seventh St in the 75208 zip, puts it squarely in one of Dallas's most walkable neighbourhoods, a short distance from the concentration of independent bars and restaurants that have made Bishop Arts a reliable stop for explorers working through our full Dallas restaurants guide.
The venue's appeal is tied directly to what Bishop Arts does well and when most places stop doing it. If you've already eaten at a heavier hitter earlier in the evening, say, a full dinner at Lucia or something more structured, Oddfellows functions well as a second stop rather than a primary destination. That positioning matters when you're planning a Dallas evening and need to string venues together logically.
For the explorer who tracks a city's late-night food culture as seriously as its headline restaurants, Oddfellows represents the kind of neighbourhood anchor worth logging. It sits in the same casual-but-considered tier as Angry Dog on the bar-and-bites spectrum, while feeling more Bishop Arts in character than Deep Ellum. If your Dallas itinerary already includes more formal dining, perhaps bookending with a look at Tatsu Dallas or checking in on what Mamani is doing, Oddfellows fills the late, low-key gap credibly.
One honest caveat: the venue data available here is thin. Cuisine type, current hours, pricing, chef details are not confirmed in Pearl's database at time of writing. That makes this a flag-and-verify situation rather than a full endorsement. Use this as a starting point, cross-reference current hours before you go, keep our full Dallas bars guide open for alternatives if it turns out Oddfellows doesn't suit your night.
Also worth bookmarking for a full Dallas evening: Al Biernat's for a more formal anchor, 4525 Cole Ave if you want something neighbourhood-focused, Pecan Lodge if the day calls for barbecue. For broader context on the city's food scene, our full Dallas experiences guide and our full Dallas hotels guide cover the rest of the trip.
Quick reference: Booking difficulty, Easy. Address: 316 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208 (Bishop Arts District). Confirm hours directly before visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- 316 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
- Website
- oddfellowsdallas.com
- Phone
- +1 214 944 5958
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Oddfellows reads as an intimate, drink-forward spot in the heart of Bishop Arts. The write-up positions the restaurant within a compact, curated neighborhood where scale is modest and the drink list carries editorial weight. Rather than chasing spectacle, the place favors specificity: a focused wine and cocktail program meant to spark conversation. That approach yields a polished yet approachable atmosphere—sober and considered rather than flashy—where evenings feel quietly purposeful and the bar plays a central role in shaping the room's tone.
Best For
This is a venue for people who come to talk about what's in their glass as much as what's on their plate. It suits date nights and evenings when diners want to explore a tightly argued wine or cocktail list guided by staff expertise. The Bishop Arts location and modest footprint make it appealing for small groups who favor curated drinking experiences over loud, high-production dining. Given the focus on sommelier-driven curation, it's also a natural stop for diners interested in learning about producers and styles without the pretense of a classic cellar-focused room.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the drink program: ask staff for a guided pairing or a recommendation that reflects the list’s particular point of view. With signature dishes like buffalo mac and cheese, biscuits and gravy, and chicken fried steak on the menu, consider sharing plates so you can sample a few pairings. Tell your server whether you prefer red, white, or something offbeat—staff framing the list is part of the experience here. Because the neighborhood favors smaller, conversation-forward rooms, reservations for dinner are sensible if you're coming for a more focused tasting evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright and airy farmhouse-chic space with a lively, crowded breakfast atmosphere filled with chatting and laughter.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- buffalo mac and cheese
- biscuits and gravy
- chicken fried steak
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Lucia; Italian, $$$
- Tei-An; Izakaya, Japanese, $$$$
- Fearing's; Southwestern, American, $$$$
- Tatsu Dallas; Japanese, $$$$
- Pecan Lodge; Barbecue, Barbecue
Restaurant context
For a late-night option in Bishop Arts, Oddfellows is easy to get into and conveniently located; but it isn't competing at the same level as Dallas's stronger sit-down restaurants. If your priority is a quality dinner rather than a casual late stop, Lucia ($$$) is the clearest call in the neighbourhood tier: the Italian cooking is precise, the room is calm, it books out but rewards the planning effort. For something more structural at the $$$$ level, Fearing's delivers Southwestern cooking with more polish than anything in the Bishop Arts casual set.
Tei-An ($$$$) is the choice if Japanese soba and a considered drinks list matter more than neighbourhood convenience; it's harder to book and more expensive, but the experience is in a different category. Tatsu Dallas ($$$$) fills the Japanese splurge slot if omakase-style is your format. Neither competes with Oddfellows on late-night accessibility, but both are better primary dinner destinations if the evening starts early enough.
For pure value and no booking stress, Pecan Lodge is the Dallas barbecue answer; different format entirely, but the easier walk-in experience and lower price point make it a practical alternative for a casual group. Oddfellows makes most sense if you're already in Bishop Arts, the hour is late, you need somewhere low-commitment to land. For anything more deliberate, one of the above is a better choice.
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Compare Oddfellows
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows | ; | Easy | No published awards |
| Lucia | $$$ | Unknown | Restaurant World Architecture and Design Award · 20262025 Esquire Best Martinis in America2025 Resy Best of the Hit List |
| Tei-An | $$$$ | Unknown | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4352025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3562024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended |
| Fearing's | $$$$ | Unknown | 2026 Forbes 4-Star2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5322024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| Tatsu Dallas | $$$$ | Unknown | 2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Pecan Lodge | ; | Unknown | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #62026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Restaurants2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #62024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #52023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Ranked · #2 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Oddfellows?
Oddfellows sits in the Bishop Arts District at 316 W Seventh St, a neighborhood that gets busy on weekends, so booking a day or two ahead is a reasonable precaution for Friday and Saturday nights. If you're coming on a weeknight or later in the evening, walk-in availability is more likely. The late-night angle means it draws a crowd after other spots close, so showing up without a reservation close to peak hours is a gamble.
Where is Oddfellows located?
Oddfellows is located in Dallas, at 316 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208.
