Plano’s 17 Best Restaurants — A Guide to the Suburb’s Extraordinary Dining Scene
Haywire, located in Plano's Legacy West, is an American restaurant from the creators of The Ranch at Las Colinas. Known for its Texas-inspired cuisine, Haywire serves dishes like Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye, blackened Gulf striped bass, and chicken fried steak, making it a must-visit spot in Plano. With three levels of dining, including a rooftop patio with an Airstream for private events, Haywire has also expanded to a second location in Dallas.
Where to go for Labor Day
Holidays are more memorable at Haywire! Enjoy the Labor Day weekend with Haywire's iconic Texas-to-table brunch.
Restaurant Business Online’s Top 100 Independents
Haywire is a distinctive three-level restaurant with each level offering a unique and unforgettable Texas farm-to-fork dining experience.
Whisky Advocate’s “Haywire: a Texas-sized Whisky Selection”
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that’s certainly the case at Haywire, a bar and restaurant in Plano that holds 600 people, with several distinct indoor and outdoor spaces across three levels.
Best Happy Hour In North Texas
Stop in Monday through Friday, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for one of the best Happy Hours in North Texas. Enjoy $7 house wine, frozen Texas tea, and select wines. For a bite, try $7 options like mini elk tacos, Wagyu sliders, and chips and queso.
FSR’s “Introducing America’s Top 50 Independent Restaurants for 2023”
The Texas-inspired eatery has created an irresistible combination of rustic and refined, making it stand out from the crowd.
Best of Plano “Food and Drinks” 2024 Winners
Haywire has been named "Best Restaurant for a Date" in Plano! The Best of Plano Magazine nominees for 2024 were selected by staff and readers, with winners determined by public votes on PlanoMagazine.com.
Plano Magazine’s "2023 Best of Plano"
Haywire Plano named “Best Restaurant for a Date”
Local Profile’s Best of 2023: Restaurants
Haywire doesn’t just serve up delicious food and stiff drinks, it serves up Texas. Readers love the eats and cocktails and connect with the down-home vibes. The rooftop patio is primo seating to enjoy concerts or soak up a summer evening.
Best Place To Brunch In Plano
Local Profile
Local Profile included Haywire in its list of best brunch spots in Plano, highlighting its Texas-style brunch menu with dishes like cinnamon-orange pancakes and Wagyu pastrami hash.
Zero-Proof Whisky Tips, Picks, and Cocktails
Whiskey Advocate
Whiskey Advocate featured Whiskey Cake’s Spiritless Smash in its feature on zero-proof cocktails, highlighting our refreshing, alcohol-free options.
All the Dallas restaurants and bars doing Dry January mocktails
Culture Map Dallas
CultureMap Dallas featured Haywire in its roundup of Dry January mocktails, highlighting the restaurant's creative non-alcoholic offerings.
Whiskey and Rum Create Great Cocktails When Used Together
Whiskey Advocate
Whisky Advocate featured Haywire's exciting craft cocktail creation.
Dallas leads with 64 restaurants in 2025 Wine Spectator awards
KDAF-TV
CW33 featured Haywire as a 2025 Wine Spectator Award winner for a standout wine list, featuring over 350 selections curated to pair with authentic Texas flavors.
Celebrate International Women’s Month with cocktails and whiskey
CW33
CW33 featured Haywire’s International Women’s Month celebration, highlighting a Raymond Vineyards pairing dinner with winemaker Stephanie Putnam.
Celebrate National Margarita Day With 13 Fun Variations On The Classic
Forbes
Forbes featured Haywire’s Midnight in Marfa as a top National Margarita Day pick, showcasing the restaurant’s nationally recognized cocktail program.
