Bryan Street Tavern

BST hums with a low-key vibe that's as unpolished and genuine as its East Dallas environs. Regulars gravitate toward the space, just past the jukebox, with the feel of a '70s basement –wood-paneled walls and well-worn board games included – or to the pebbly patio to mingle under crisscrossing strings of light. Pizza and meat lovers owe themselves the thin-crust pizza starring Jimmy's spicy Italian sausage. (Full review)