Northern suburbs: Dining healthy in the suburbs north of Dallas, Texas.

Healthy Fare

The Suburbs North of Dallas, Texas.

Always ranked in order from most healthy to least healthy.

Restaurants offering healthy fare in the suburbs north of Dallas, Texas.

Pho Cong Ly Pho, the Vietnamese word for one-dish meal, is well represented at this Carrollton location. Although this is a franchise, it is a great improvement over the norm. Most dishes are fairly healthy, characterized by low fat, and very reasonable in price. Several plant-based dishes on menu. Vietnamese 1902 E Beltline, Carrollton. 972 416-2917 HH $-$$

The Melting Pot Romantic ambience abounds in this favorite fondue spot. Fondues include  wine, chocolate, vegetable-based broth. Vegetable entree includes a variety of mushrooms and veggies. The Melting Pot will melt the heart of lovers. Fondue 4900 Beltline, Addison. 972 960-7027 HH RRRR $$$

Cafe Athenee  Romantic atmosphere, friendly service, hearty Romanian dishes. Free membership. Several plant-based dishes on menu and management is health friendly. Italian 5365 Spring Valley, Dallas. 972 239-8060 HH RR $$-$$$

Restaurants serving some entrees totally plant-based and free of animal fats and animal products in the suburbs north of Dallas, TX.

Mi Piaci  Classic Tuscan cuisine with homemade pasta and near-perfect risotto. Some plant-based choices. This dark and romantic dining spot is somewhat spoiled for a romantic evening by the noise level. However, if you can talk with your eyes.... Italian 14854 Montfort, Addison. 972 934-8424 H-HH RR $$$-$$$$

Hedary's Lebanese Grill The room to the right as you enter, is reminiscent of a cave and adds a cozy bit of romance to a date. Try the falafel dishes and hummus. Traditional Lebanese fare, slightly overpriced. Lebanese 7915 Beltline 972 233-1080 H-HH R $$-$$$$

Greek Isles Grilled vegetable plate is only choice here. Good atmosphere for strip restaurant. Greek 3309 Central Expwy, Plano. 972 423-7778 H-HH R $$-$$$

Fazoli's Italian Food...Fast has a good selection of pastas, pizzas, salads, and "submarinos." According to manager of Bedford location, there are no eggs in pasta. Spaghetti and baked ziti with tomato sauce. Veggie submarine sandwich and pizza come with or without cheese. Spaghetti for 4 people with 8 breadsticks is only $8.49. Add salad for 4 for $3.89 and you have an inexpensive and healthy  family meal with cheerful, clean surroundings. Dine in, carry out, or drive through. 15000 Marsh Ln., Addison, 972 247-9947.  4105 N. Josey, Carrollton, 972 394-1719  H-HH $

Ferrari's Italian Villa All food is cooked to order with owner on premises. Friendly atmosphere with romantic ambience. Pizzas from wood-fired ovens. Great grilled portabello mushrooms. Some plant-based dishes on menu and others cooked to order on request. Italian 14831 Midway, Addison. 972 980-9898 H-HH RR $$$-$$$$

Chipotle Mexican Grill Vegetable burritos and vegetable tacos are less than $5. Black beans and rice do not have meat broth. Mexican 11930 Preston Rd., #108, Dallas. 972 789-7900.  1009 N Central Expwy., Plano. 972 423-5115 H-HH $

Campisi's Vegetable pizza, mushroom sauce and eggless pasta for health. A good spot for a mixed group of diners. Egyptian 3115 W Parker, Plano 972 612-1177 H-HH $-$$

The following restaurants only offer one or two real choices for healthy dining, excluding vegetable plates, salads or baked potatoes. But if you are out with a lover of animal-fat dishes, suggest these as a last resort for your health.

Souper Salad Salad bar, soup, baked potato spot. They have five totally plant-based soups: butterbean, vegetarian vegetable,  vegetable lentils, mushroom barley, and, minestrone. Call ahead and go over only if one of above soups is on menu. Salad bar. Trinity & Marsh, Carrollton, 972 662-3871. 1017 N Central, Plano. 972 422-7022. 5525 Arapaho, Dallas. 972 387-8217. 760 S Central, Richardson. 972 699-7756. H $

Ming Garden Fresh and tasty buffet is one of the largest DFW. 20 entrees, 40 vegetables, 6 appetizers, 3 soups. Several vegetable dishes and will do tofu on request.   Chinese 17370 Preston Rd, Dallas. 972 713-0123 2205 North Central, Plano. 972 516-0770 H $-$$

La Madeleine Country cozy spot is good for continental breakfast. They have a wonderful grilled veggie sandwich but healthy choices are limited. French Bakery 5290 Beltline, Dallas. 972 2399051. 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas. 214 991-7788 H R $

Ianos Trattoria Cozy, yet cheerful ambience. One plant-based entree, cappellini di angelo, but others available without meat on request. Excellent Bruschetta, grilled polenta, and salads to start.  Italian 15615 Coit, Richardson. 972 866-0888 H R $-$$$

Joshele Only one plant-based dish served over couscous. This is a fish and steak place. Texas French 972 713-0383 H RR $$$-$$$$

Fresh Choice Name sounds healthy and the salad bar is extensive, but the amount of cheese and dairy used in the other foods here is astounding and unavoidable. At this all-you-can-eat buffet and salad bar, about the only way to eat a reasonable amount of fat is to eat salad. Disappointing! Buffet 4080 Beltline Rd, Addison. 972 385-7353 $ 601 W 15th St, Plano. 972 881-9792 H-HH $

Dovie's This remodeled farmhouse from the 30s was once the abode of actor Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in WWII. Now it is an interesting date place with nooks and crannies for dining and getting to know someone. Food is American; service is adequate without being overbearing. Pasta Primavera is the only choice for healthy diners but this spot is still worth a trip for ambience.  American 14671 Midway, Addison. 972 233-9846 H RR $$-$$$

Covino's Pasta Pasta dishes with marinara sauce. Good presentation here. Italian 3265 Independence Pkwy, Plano. 972 519-0345 H $$-$$$

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