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Things to Do in Denton, Texas!
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items Heading to Denton, Texas, sometime soon? Here are the best places to eat, drink, shop, etc., from a 20-year local (that's me).
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Bars
Shop
Outdoor Activities
Want to spend some time outside while you're visiting Denton? Start here. There are plenty of parks, golf courses, and Lake Ray Roberts to keep you busy.
More than 10 miles of family-friendly hiking trails through diverse habitats.
Clear Creek
Lake Ray Roberts is a 29,350-acre American reservoir located 10 miles north of Denton, Texas, between the cities of Pilot Point, Texas and Sanger, Texas.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Restaurants
Here are some of my favorite spots to eat around Denton—mostly on/off the Downtown Square, but there are some spots here off the downtown grid, too!
Delicious Italian food and burgers. Very laid-back, counter-order vibes.
Picone
Great little buffet until 4 pm and very friendly service.
Sangam Indian Restaurant
Great little food truck in front of Oak Street Draft House—check out the specials and when in doubt, get the Poseidon sandwich with the Gyro fries!
Feta's
Delicious tacos and fast, friendly service! Good brunch menu on the weekends, too!
El Taco H
Order the redneck sushi and thank me later!
Rooster's Roadhouse
Great steakhouse located right off the square! Perfect for birthdays, date nights, etc.
Queenie's Steakhouse
Great little food truck behind East Side. Check out the specials!
The Tomato Pizza
Amazing sushi and beef tataki, cocktails, mocktails, everything. Good happy hour, too.
Komodo Denton
If you can get reservations here, GO. Such a great experience all around. (They open same-day patio reservations around noon every day they're open, so check their website and cross your fingers!)
Osteria Il Muro
A fun little seafood place located right across the street from Dan's Silverleaf. Casual counter service, get the hush puppies!
Hoochie's Yacht Club
Bars
Here are my favorite spots in Denton, Texas, to grab a cocktail/mocktail, hang out with friends, watch a game/movie… You name it.
Amazing selection of cocktails, mocktails, and beers. Always a good vibe, and next door to East Side/Austin St. Truckyard for food trucks. Pet friendly (bring a leash), and kid-friendly until 9PM.
Miss Angeline’s
This is my favorite spot to watch a game because they have a huge jumbotron outside in the truckyard! Always good vibes, friendly-pet friendly (bring a leash), and kiddos are welcome with a parent until 9 PM. Great selection of drinks, fun drink menu...
East Side Denton
The cutest house-turned-bar located right down the street from East Side and Miss Angeline's. Great selection of draft beers to try, along with a cocktail/mocktail menu, and indoor/outdoor seating. Friendly-pet friendly (bring a leash!) and kids are ...
Oak St. Drafthouse
The coolest witchy bar located right off the square. Cocktails and mocktails, and tons of fun events!
Hemlock Fox
Denton's seminal music/artist venue. Check the calendar to get tickets to attend a show, or just go and hang out for happy hour on the patio. Chances are, you'll be sitting next to a local musician and/or Grammy winner, a bestselling author, an accla...
Dan's Silver Leaf
Shop
Here are my favorite spots in Denton, Texas, to shop! Most of these spots are located on or around the historic downtown square, so just park, walk, and shop local!
A really cool t-shirt/gift shop located on the Square. They also sell cameras and camera film, and send film rolls off for developing! If you want a cool Denton souvenir for yourself or someone else, this is the spot to get it!
Norman Roscoe
Shopping for books, records, or comics? Start here. This three-story building offers just about everything you can think of. You can also bring your preloved music and books for resale!
Recycled Books
If you (or a loved one) lean more eclectic, this is the shop for you. They offer tons of cool crystals, jewelry/jewelry materials, and houseware for people that love stuff with its own story!
Sleeping Lizzards
Tons of crystals, incense, literature, and the most gorgeous stained glass. I also love that they offer goods sold by local makers!
Bewitched Denton