East Coast-inspired Dallas-area favorite makes list of top 100 restaurants in US
Hudson House in Highland Park has been named a top restaurant in the country.
It has been a good year for the Texas hospitality industry. Recognition for the best Texas restaurants are pouring out, especially with the new state Michelin guide.
The most recent round of applause came from the reservation app OpenTable, which annually ranks the top 100 restaurants in the U.S.
While 10 Texas eateries made the list, only one from North Texas prevailed. The Lovers Lane location of Hudson House made its appearance with Austin, Houston and San Antonio restaurants. Hudson House has a location in Fort Worth, 4600 Dexter Ave.
The four star restaurant is known for its East Coast inspired cuisine with oysters that are flown in daily. They have all the American staples: burgers, martinis and a lobster roll. Hudson House also has a happy hour that offers $3 oysters, a $10 cheeseburger and half-priced wine by the glass.
Texas restaurants that made OpenTable’s top 100 list
These 10 Texas restaurants are among the top 100 in the country:
Aba in Austin, 4.8 stars
Hudson House in University Park, 4.8 stars
J Carver’s in Austin, 4.9 stars
Jeffery’s Restaurant in Austin, 4.9 stars
Red Ash Italia in Austin, 4.9 stars
Sammie’s Italian in Austin, 4.8 stars
Signature in San Antonio, 4.9 stars
Steak 48 in Houston, 4.9 stars
Uchi in Austin, 4.9 stars
Uchiko in Austin, 4.8 stars
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What do OpenDoor users say about Hudson House on Lovers Lane?
OpenTable bases their rankings on diner reviews rather than critics or experts. Each user gives restaurants a star ranking and review. Stars are based on overall experience, food, service and ambiance.
All the following reviews give Hudson House on Lovers Lane a five-star review.
“Excellent Martinis. Very good Avocado dip & chips. Always a good burger. Experienced servers. Loud during Happy hour & dinner.” — David from Dallas.
“Had a wonderful lunch at Hudson House. We enjoyed a platter of mixed raw oysters with caviar and a bottle of our fave wine, Sancerre. Andreas guided our selection of oysters and a few other items. He was attentive and charming. Too bad we live in another state or we’d be regulars.” — Bluestem from Springfield.
“Always consistently delicious food, great service, and an enjoyable atmosphere. Wonderful cocktails too! We go there regularly and love sitting at the bar when it’s just the two of us.” — Roxanne from Dallas.
“LOVED Hudson house! I had the Hudson salad and my boyfriend had the chicken parm. He said it was one of the best meals he’s ever had. His dad got the burger (also exceptional) and our moms had the redfish and the salmon. They said the broccoli was great! Also started with the ranch chips & whipped avocado. So good! They replaced my drink when a piece of salmon fell in it lol. Loved the ambiance and service!” — Jane from Kansas City.
“So pretty decorated for Christmas!! Food was outstanding. We had the Hudson Salad, dynamite shrimp, burger, truffle fries, Mac and cheese. It was all amazing!!” — Mary from Dallas.
What to know about Hudson House in University Park
Hudson House has eight locations, seven in Texas, and one in Beverly Hills, California.
The flagship location at 4448 Lovers Lane opened in 2017. Since then, the restaurant has expanded to North Dallas, Lakewood, Las Colinas, Preston Hollow, River Oaks and Fort Worth.
The menu is inspired by the culture of the East Coast’s Hudson Valley with oysters, lobster, burgers, fries and cocktails. Prices range from $30 to $50 a person, unless you indulge in happy hour.
Their happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays at the bar.
Otherwise, Hudson House is open Mondays through Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
This story was originally published December 10, 2024 at 3:23 PM.