Dining

Updated: 3/13/2026 A $145 million re-imagining and renovation has transformed The Shops at Willow Bend into a multi-faceted core for shopping, dining, and entertainment in Plano. In addition to Plano Children’s Theater, Willow Bend opened “The District” a new restaurant area that is home to local chef-driven restaurants, second-story terraces, and a grand entrance to […] Read More

Written by: Camille Elena. Originally published on CamilleElena.com. @camille.elena North Texas has a lot of great things about it, but I think one of the best things is that it’s filled with lots of charming cities around the metroplex. Plano, Texas which is located just north of Dallas, is among one of my favorites to visit […] Read More

Updated: 04/29/2020 The new 233-room Sandman Signature Plano – Frisco Hotel is a sleek and stylish-modern four-star hotel featuring a distinct combination of elegant furnishings and impressive amenities and is located in close proximity to The Shops at Legacy, Legacy West, and the Boardwalk at Granite Park. The hotel includes 3,994 square feet of versatile […] Read More

Plano is home to a new mixed-use $300 million redevelopment by Regent Properties featuring new office space, retail, conference facilities, additional parking, and apartments. This vibrant walkable mixed-use campus off U.S. 75 and Legacy Drive has already brought in a diversified tenancy with companies like Samsung, Peloton, Roland Technology Group, and Transwestern. Spaces, an international co-working company, […] Read More

Updated: 03/12/2026 Whether you are visiting Plano and the Dallas area over spring break or planning a spring staycation, we have your guide for planning the ultimate Plano adventure with the family. Day 1 First up, head over to the Boardwalk for some breakfast at The Biscuit Bar where you have no choice but to […] Read More

Updated: 03/13/2026 If you’re in Plano for a business meeting or a convention, chances are your free time is extremely limited; there are people to meet and connections to be made! But with a little planning, you can use those spare hours to find out what all there is to see, do, discover, and eat in Plano. Here’s a quick […] Read More

Whether you’re visiting Plano for fun, or for a meeting or event, Plano has several hotels with swanky bars and lounges. Even locals find themselves frequenting hotel bars for their unique atmospheres and tasty drinks and bites before a dinner out. Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center The Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center just recently […] Read More

Updated: 06/29/2020 Written by: Anastasia Hansen. Originally published on It’s Not Hou It’s Me. @ItsNotHouItsMe Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Visit Plano, but all experiences and opinions are her own. Plano is anything but plain. It’s a bubbly town just north of Dallas that is growing to be a destination for North Texas staycations, business […] Read More

Celebrate Thanksgiving in style without the stress or hassle! Thanks to these five Plano restaurants, you can get a Thanksgiving meal to-go for -your entire family! Find out what they’re serving up in this GuideLive article. Eatzi’s Razzoo’s Cajun Café Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar True Food Kitchen Here’s a […] Read More

Updated: 11/22/22 This is Texas y’all! When people come to Texas, they want two things: Tex-Mex and BBQ. Tex-Mex food is one of our favorites and there are plenty of restaurants around Plano serving up authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. Plano Tex-Mex Restaurants Blue Goose CantinaBlue Mesa GrilCasa MamaChuy’sDillas QuesadillasDona Mary Antojitos MexicanosEl FenixEl Noa […] Read More

Plano has two well-known breweries serving up craft brews in unique atmospheres with amazing food to accompany them. Check out their concepts and get inspired to give them a try next time you’re in the market to indulge in a cold one. Union Bear Brewing Co. Union Bear is a brewery and restaurant concept inspired […] Read More

Updated: 6/2/22 We love dining al fresco with our pups! Can you believe there are hundreds of pet-friendly restaurant patios in Plano? More and more people are traveling with their pets and Plano is the perfect destination for you and your pup to enjoy. With many pet-friendly restaurant patios and events, over 4,000 acres of […] Read More

Updated: 07/27/2020 Whether you’re in town visiting or whether you live, work, or play in our city, people can count on Plano as a destination for a fun night out. Planoites don’t have to drive south to Dallas to experience fine dining or hip unique restaurants; it’s right here in our backyard. We’ve put together […] Read More

Updated: 6/26/25 Hold the diet for a minute and treat yourself! Here is a list of some cold sweet treats to help you beat the heat this summer – or to just satisfy that sweet tooth craving any time of year. AMORINO GELATOAmorino Gelato, an Italian-owned gelato company, at Legacy West is famous for its […] Read More

Updated: 05/18/2021 Summer is here and so is BBQ season! Plano has a few heavy-hitters in the barbecue scene that you need to add to your list of must tries. Brisket Love Juicy brisket is the shining star of this stall at Legacy Hall with brisket salad, brisket tacos, brisket sandwiches, or just brisket by […] Read More

Updated: 06/10/2022 Hamburger joints seem like a dime a dozen, but Plano really puts it on the map with some stellar burger menus. Here’s a list of burger joints plus a list of other Plano restaurants that have a burger worth noting on their menu. Plano Hamburger Joints BoomerJack’s Grill & BarBurger StreetChips Old Fashioned […] Read More

Updated: 11/22/2022 Plano restaurants’ happy hour game is on point. Who doesn’t enjoy a nice pre-dinner beverage after the work day? Here’s a dive into 10 notable happy hours plus a hefty list of others not to miss! 10 Notable Happy Hours HAYWIREMonday-Friday from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Haywire offers $5 frozen Texas tea […] Read More

Bring out the sombrero! Saturday, May 5th is Cinco de Mayo and several restaurants across the city are celebrating with food and beverage specials and even some live music! CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS Dancing at McCall Plaza: Free Bachata Lessons May 4 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Instructor Luis Delgadillo will teach you all […] Read More

In celebration of the long awaited opening of the Box Garden, Legacy Hall’s entertainment venue, the 3-story food hall complex has planned a four-day grand opening party that begins on May 17. The Box Garden is the answer to the proverbial question; What do you want to do today? Not only will the 4-daylong event […] Read More

The Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk 2018 season, presented by Plano Magazine, begins on April 12! The Art & Wine Walk is a sip and shop event where participants sample wines at their favorite shops in Downtown Plano while enjoying live music, curated art exhibitions and special discounts. The Art & Wine Walk takes place […] Read More