Best of Preston Hollow
A local's guide to the restaurants, services, schools, and community favorites in Dallas's most prestigious estate neighborhood
Preston Hollow residents enjoy access to some of Dallas's finest amenities. From the exclusive clubs to everyday services, here's the insider's guide to everything you need to know about life in this remarkable neighborhood.
Dining
Fine Dining & Steaks
- Al Biernat's — The power dining destination
- Pappas Bros. — Classic steakhouse excellence
- Del Frisco's — Oak Lawn flagship
- Nick & Sam's — Steaks and sushi, social scene
- Nobu — Japanese fine dining
Preston Center Favorites
- Royal China — Chinese cuisine institution
- Eatzi's — Gourmet market and prepared foods
- Corner Bakery — Casual breakfast and lunch
- Kuby's Sausage House — German deli legend
- Original Pancake House — Weekend brunch spot
Casual & Family
- Celebration — Home-style comfort food
- Lovers Pizza — Local favorite for decades
- La Duni — Latin American, great for groups
- TJ's Seafood Market — Fresh fish, casual dining
- Maple & Motor — Best burgers in town
Italian
- Carbone — Design District, old-school Italian glamour
- Taverna — Rustic Italian, neighborhood feel
- Campisi's — Dallas pizza since 1946
- IL Bracco — Handmade pasta, intimate setting
Asian
- Royal China — Preston Center classic
- Uchi — Japanese omakase excellence
- Tei-An — Soba noodles, Arts District
- Yutaka — Sushi, local favorite
- P.F. Chang's — NorthPark, family-friendly
Mexican & Tex-Mex
- Mi Cocina — Preston Center, Mambo Taxis
- Meso Maya — Interior Mexican cuisine
- Cantina Laredo — Upscale Mexican
- El Fenix — Classic Tex-Mex institution
- Velvet Taco — Creative tacos, Preston location
Country Clubs
Preston Hollow's social scene often centers on its prestigious country clubs. Membership typically requires sponsorship and can take years to obtain.
Preston Trail Golf Club
One of Dallas's most exclusive clubs. Men-only membership with exceptional golf. Presidents and Fortune 500 CEOs are members. Long waitlist.
Dallas Country Club
Historic Highland Park club with golf, tennis, swimming, and dining. Multi-generational Dallas families. Strong social calendar.
Northwood Club
Family-oriented club with golf, tennis, pool, and fitness. More accessible than some others. Great for families with children.
Bent Tree Country Club
North Dallas club with 27 holes of golf, tennis, pool, and fitness facilities. Strong programming for families.
Brook Hollow Golf Club
Prestigious golf-focused club. Tillinghast-designed course. Known for excellent golf and traditional atmosphere.
T Bar M Racquet Club
Tennis-focused with excellent programming. Popular with competitive tennis players and families.
Schools
Private Schools
Preston Hollow families often choose private schools. These are among Dallas's finest.
- St. Mark's School of Texas — All-boys, grades 1-12, nationally ranked
- The Hockaday School — All-girls, PreK-12, exceptional academics
- Greenhill School — Co-ed, PreK-12, progressive education
- The Lamplighter School — PreK-4th, inquiry-based learning
- Episcopal School of Dallas — Co-ed, PreK-12, character focus
- Parish Episcopal School — Co-ed, PreK-12, North Dallas
Dallas ISD Schools
Preston Hollow is in Dallas ISD. Many families supplement with private education.
- Walnut Hill Elementary — IB World School
- Preston Hollow Elementary — Strong community
- Benjamin Franklin Middle School — IB program
- Hillcrest High School — Comprehensive high school
Tip: The IB programs at Walnut Hill and Franklin offer rigorous academics within DISD.
Pre-K & Mother's Day Out
Preschools
- The Lamplighter School — PreK starts here, continues to 4th
- Preston Hollow Presbyterian — Excellent early childhood
- Good Shepherd Episcopal — Nurturing environment
- Temple Emanu-El Preschool — Inclusive, top-rated
- Bent Tree Bible Fellowship — Strong program
- Northway Christian — Faith-based, quality care
Mother's Day Out Programs
- Preston Hollow Presbyterian — Popular MDO program
- Northway Christian — Full MDO options
- Royal Lane Baptist — Established program
- Good Shepherd Episcopal — Nurturing environment
- Bent Tree Bible Fellowship — Faith-based care
Waitlists fill quickly. Apply during pregnancy for top programs.
Houses of Worship
Presbyterian
- Preston Hollow Presbyterian — Strong community, excellent programs
- Park Cities Presbyterian — PCA, biblical teaching
- Highland Park Presbyterian — Historic, nearby
Baptist
- Royal Lane Baptist — Welcoming congregation
- Park Cities Baptist — Large, family programs
- Prestonwood Baptist — Mega-church, Plano
Methodist
- Lovers Lane United Methodist — Strong outreach
- Northaven United Methodist — Progressive, welcoming
- Highland Park United Methodist — Nearby landmark
Episcopal
- Good Shepherd Episcopal — Beautiful campus, school
- St. Michael and All Angels — Highland Park, excellent
- Church of the Transfiguration — Hillcrest area
Catholic
- St. Rita Catholic — Community-focused
- Mary Immaculate — Farmers Branch area
- Christ the King — Highland Park area
Jewish
- Temple Emanu-El — Reform, largest in Southwest
- Congregation Shearith Israel — Conservative
- Anshai Torah — Modern Orthodox, Plano
Local Services
Dry Cleaners
- Bibbentuckers — Premium quality, pickup service
- Parkway Cleaners — Trusted for decades
- Margaret's — Couture cleaning specialists
- Tide Cleaners — Convenient, consistent
Fitness & Gyms
- Equinox Preston Hollow — Premium fitness club
- Life Time Athletic — Full-service, family-friendly
- Cooper Fitness Center — Wellness-focused
- Preston Trail Fitness — Local boutique gym
- Pure Barre — Preston Center location
Home Services
- ABC Home & Commercial — Pest control, HVAC
- Mr. Handyman — Repairs and maintenance
- Lambert's Landscape — Estate landscaping
- Pool Management — Pool maintenance
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Insurance Agents
- Swantner & Gordon — High-value home specialists
- Frost Insurance — Regional expertise
- Lockton — Full-service broker
- Chubb agents — Estate coverage specialists
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Security
- Dallas Police — North Central — Local patrol division
- Private security patrols — Many neighborhoods have them
- ADT/Brinks — Home security systems
- Executive protection firms — For high-profile residents
Medical
- UT Southwestern — World-class medical center
- Texas Health Presbyterian — Dallas flagship
- Medical City Dallas — Full-service hospital
- Concierge medicine practices — Several in the area
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