Richardson
Telecom Corridor money meets UT Dallas brainpower, which sounds like a dating premise and basically is. Engineers and grad students densely packed along the 75 corridor, with enough Indian and Chinese groceries along Coit and Campbell to make the food courts the actual social scene. The bars trend mild, the apartment complexes trend new, and the median date involves boba or hot pot rather than cocktails. Tradeoff: ambition is technical, not theatrical, and conversation skews toward H-1B timelines and dual-monitor setups. If you want a partner with a stable W-2 and a master's degree, the supply is genuinely here. If you want sparks, drive south.
Richardson by the numbers
Median individual income in Richardson is about $44.2k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Richardson pays about $1,890 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
21 spots across Richardson
- RichardsonDining
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Seafood restaurant★ 4.5 · 7,634Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 725 S Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 7,634 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
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- RichardsonDining
Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 3,145Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 100 S Central Expy #50, Richardson, TX 75080
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 3,145 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge.
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- Hours
- Mon12 to 9 PM
- Tue12 to 9 PM
- Wed12 to 11 PM
- Thu12 to 11 PM
- Fri12 PM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 5 AM
- Sun12 to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
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- RichardsonDining
Texas
Steak house$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,835Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 3609 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 2,835 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Texas.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 9 PM
- Tue4 to 9 PM
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 10 PM
- Sat4 to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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- RichardsonActivity
Adventure Landing Dallas
Miniature golf course★ 4 · 2,507Wheelchair access- Find it
- 17717 Coit Rd, Dallas, TX 75252
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4★ from 2,507 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 11 PM
- Sat10 AM to 11 PM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
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- RichardsonCafés
Better Than Sex- A Dessert Restaurant
Dessert shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,119Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 1010 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 2,119 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon6 to 11 PM
- Tue6 to 11 PM
- Wed6 to 11 PM
- Thu6 to 11 PM
- Fri6 PM to 12 AM
- SatClosed
- Sun6 to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free parking garage
- Dining
- Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- RichardsonDining
TG Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,048Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 518 W Arapaho Rd #133, Richardson, TX 75080
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 2,048 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at TG Brazilian Steakhouse.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
- FriClosed
- Sat12 to 9:45 PM
- Sun12 to 7 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- RichardsonActivity
Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations
Performing arts theater★ 4.7 · 1,788Wheelchair access- Find it
- 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 1,788 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
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- RichardsonDrinks
The Fifth: Fireside Patio and Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,041Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 2701 Custer Pkwy Ste 700, Richardson, TX 75080
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,041 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon3 to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat10 AM to 10 PM
- Sun10 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- RichardsonDining
Silver Fox
Steak house$$$$★ 4.6 · 964Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 3650 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 964 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Silver Fox.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 10 PM
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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- RichardsonDining
Aboca's Italian Grill
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 786Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 100 Central Expy Ste 63, Richardson, TX 75080
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 786 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Fri11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- RichardsonDrinks
Tavern on Main Street
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 649Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 115 E Main St, Richardson, TX 75081
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 649 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 AM
- Tue11 AM to 12 AM
- Wed11 AM to 12 AM
- Thu11 AM to 12 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
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- RichardsonDining
Lockwood Distilling Company - Richardson
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 621Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 506 Lockwood Dr Ste a, Richardson, TX 75080
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 621 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lockwood Distilling Company - Richardson.
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- RichardsonDrinks
Richardson Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 612Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1411 E Campbell Rd #101, Richardson, TX 75081
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 612 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Richardson Bar & Grill.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2 AM
- Tue11 AM to 2 AM
- Wed11 AM to 2 AM
- Thu11 AM to 2 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
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- RichardsonDining
Tuscany Italian Bistro
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 607Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 743 Brick Row #400, Richardson, TX 75081
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 607 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tuscany Italian Bistro.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11 AM to 9:45 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9:45 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9:45 PM
- Fri11 AM to 9:45 PM
- Sat11 AM to 9:45 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9:45 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
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- RichardsonDining
Partenope Ristorante - Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 566Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 110 S Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75081
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 566 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Partenope Ristorante - Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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- RichardsonDrinks
Pure Social Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 447Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 401 W President George Bush Hwy Ste 126, Richardson, TX 75080
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 447 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pure Social Bar & Grill.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 PM to 12 AM
- Tue4 PM to 12 AM
- Wed4 PM to 12 AM
- Thu4 PM to 12 AM
- Fri4 PM to 2 AM
- Sat12 PM to 2 AM
- Sun12 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- RichardsonDining
Cappuccino Italian Bistro
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 427Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1310 W Campbell Rd Ste 135, Richardson, TX 75080
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 427 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cappuccino Italian Bistro.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- Sun4:30 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
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- RichardsonActivity
HAPIK Climbing Gym – Garland (Dallas Firewheel)
Rock climbing gym★ 4.6 · 398Wheelchair access- Find it
- 550 Town Center Blvd Suite 200, Garland, TX 75040
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 398 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at HAPIK Climbing Gym – Garland (Dallas Firewheel).
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 8 PM
- Tue10 AM to 8 PM
- Wed10 AM to 8 PM
- Thu10 AM to 8 PM
- Fri10 AM to 9 PM
- Sat10 AM to 9 PM
- Sun10 AM to 7 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- RichardsonDrinks
Good Vibes Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 339LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 2121 W Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 339 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Good Vibes Bar & Grill.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2 AM
- Tue11 AM to 2 AM
- Wed11 AM to 2 AM
- Thu11 AM to 2 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
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- RichardsonActivity
Backdoor Comedy
Comedy club★ 4.4 · 288Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 940 E Belt Line Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 288 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Backdoor Comedy.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 to 8 PM
- Tue12 to 8 PM
- Wed12 to 8 PM
- Thu12 to 11:30 PM
- Fri12 to 11:30 PM
- Sat12 PM to 12:15 AM
- SunClosed
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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- RichardsonDrinks
The Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub
Pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 247Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 120 W CityLine Dr #600, Richardson, TX 75082
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 247 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2 AM
- Tue11 AM to 2 AM
- Wed11 AM to 2 AM
- Thu11 AM to 2 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps