Southlake, in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, packs a lot of shopping into a small-town setting. Two centers do most of the work: Southlake Town Square, an open-air district with more than 130 shops, restaurants and services on its official directory (as of October 2026), and The Shops of Southlake, a smaller center of about 28 stores and restaurants anchored by Central Market and Nordstrom Rack. This guide lists which stores are actually there, grouped so you can plan a route, and where to eat between stops.
Key Takeaways:
- Southlake Town Square: The main shopping district, with national names like Lululemon, Anthropologie, Apple, Sephora and The Container Store alongside local boutiques and more than a dozen restaurants.
- The Shops of Southlake: Known for Central Market, Nordstrom Rack and DSW, plus local shops like The Toy Maven, The Sample House and Buff City Soap.
- Boutiques: Tailored menswear at XAR Clothier, clothing and home décor at Spruce Home + Closet, and gifts at The Sample House and Trophy Blooms.
- Dining: From steak and seafood at Del Frisco's Grille and Truluck's to Tex-Mex at Mi Cocina and Muchacho Comida Tex-Mex.
- Events: Art in the Square every April and Oktoberfest Southlake every October, both at Town Square.
Store lineups change. Check each center's official directory before you go: Southlake Town Square and The Shops of Southlake.
Southlake Town Square: The Main Shopping Center
About Southlake Town Square
Southlake Town Square is an open-air shopping district built around walkable streets and a central park. National retailers sit next to local boutiques, restaurants and everyday services, so it works for a quick errand or a full afternoon.
Southlake Town Square Stores by Category
These are the stores listed on the Town Square directory in October 2026, grouped by what you're shopping for:
- Women's fashion: Anthropologie, Aritzia, Altar'd State, Chico's, Evereve, Free People, J.Jill, J.McLaughlin, Johnny Was, Lilly Pulitzer, Madewell, Reformation, Talbots, White House Black Market
- Men's fashion: Allen Edmonds, Chubbies, Jos. A. Bank, Mizzen+Main, Johnnie-O, TravisMathew, Untuckit, Tommy Bahama, Vineyard Vines, XAR Clothier
- Activewear: Lululemon, Alo, Athleta, Fabletics, Vuori
- Shoes and western wear: Tecovas, Rothy's
- Jewelry and accessories: Brilliant Earth, Gorjana, James Avery, Jared, Kendra Scott, Markham Fine Jewelers, Swarovski, Sunglass Hut, Warby Parker
- Beauty: Sephora, Bluemercury, Lush, L'Occitane, Inglot Cosmetics, Bath & Body Works
- Home and furniture: The Container Store, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Lovesac, Summer Classics, The Shade Store, Manor Home Furnishings and Design
- Mattresses and sleep: Casper, Purple, Tempur-Pedic
- Books, tech and everyday: Barnes & Noble, Apple, T-Mobile, YETI, FedEx Office, Trader Joe's
Restaurants in Southlake Town Square
Town Square has enough restaurants to cover a quick lunch or a long dinner:
- Steak and seafood: Del Frisco's Grille, Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab
- Italian: Brio Italian Grille, Stella Ristorante Italiano
- Tex-Mex and Mediterranean: Mi Cocina, Muchacho Comida Tex-Mex, Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen
- Japanese: Nikko, Ozeki Ramen and Sushi
- Casual and all-day: The Cheesecake Factory, Moxies, Flower Child, Postino WineCafe, Shake Shack
- Sweets and coffee: Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, Crumbl, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Milwaukee Joe's Gourmet Ice Cream, Starbucks
Southlake Town Square, Southlake, Texas
The Shops of Southlake: Local Favorites
A short drive from Town Square, The Shops of Southlake is a smaller, easygoing center where national stores sit alongside local businesses. It's a good stop for groceries, discount fashion and gifts in one trip.
Best Stores at The Shops of Southlake
Central Market is the anchor: an upscale grocery store with gourmet, local and specialty foods. Next door, Nordstrom Rack carries designer brands at discount prices, and DSW covers shoes.
The center's directory also lists:
- Local shops: The Toy Maven, The Sample House, Buff City Soap, Hollywood Feed, Jordan Taylor & Co, Top Fitness Store
- Fashion and home: Saint Bernard, Calico, Sally Lynn Home, Sleep Number, Zales, LensCrafters
- Wellness and services: CorePower Yoga, Corinthian Wellness Spa, Milan Nail & Spa, Palm Beach Tan, Winston's Barber Shop
- Food and drink: Bonefish Grill, Coal Vines Pizza & Wine Bar, Cork & Pig Tavern, Mesero, Yogurtland
Parking and Getting Around
The Shops of Southlake is a surface-lot center, so you can park near the store you want and move between stops easily, whether you're running errands or planning a slower day.
Boutiques and Specialty Stores
Southlake's smaller shops are where you find things the chains don't carry.
Local Boutiques Worth Exploring
XAR Clothier, at Town Square, specializes in custom-tailored professional attire. Spruce Home + Closet, new to Town Square, mixes clothing with home décor. Miss J Boutique, Sugarboo & Co and Tyler's are other Town Square names worth a look.
Gift and Art Stores
For gifts, The Sample House at The Shops of Southlake offers a curated selection of gifts, home accents and candles, and The Toy Maven, also at The Shops of Southlake, is the place for kids' gifts. At Town Square, Trophy Blooms handles flowers.
Dining and Entertainment Options
Shopping and dining sit side by side in Southlake, so it's easy to turn an errand into an evening.
Where to Eat
Town Square holds most of the restaurants (see the list above). At The Shops of Southlake, Cork & Pig Tavern, Coal Vines Pizza & Wine Bar, Bonefish Grill and Mesero are the sit-down options.
Things to Do After Shopping
Town Square hosts two big annual events: Art in the Square, a fine art festival every April organized by the Southlake Women's Club, and Oktoberfest Southlake every October, with live music, Bavarian food and the Wiener Dog Races. Both have free admission. Between events, the square's park and walkable streets make an evening stroll easy after dinner.
Nearby Attractions and Where to Stay
Southlake sits in the middle of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, so a shopping trip combines easily with the area's bigger attractions.
Attractions Near Southlake
Close by, the Bob Jones Nature Center offers trails in Southlake itself, and Grapevine's historic Main Street is a short drive east. Further out, the Metroplex has AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Six Flags Over Texas, the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and the Kimbell Art Museum, plus Dallas landmarks like Reunion Tower and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
Families will also enjoy SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine and the Dallas World Aquarium.
Aloft Trophy Club Westlake: A Modern Retreat
For a shopping weekend, Aloft Trophy Club Westlake is 5.1 miles (about 7 minutes) from Southlake Town Square via TX-114 W. The hotel has 132 rooms, the W XYZ Lounge for a drink after dinner, a seasonal pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Traveling for work or planning an event? The Tactic meeting space offers 2,246 square feet for meetings and gatherings.
From the hotel, it's 9.5 miles (about 17 minutes) to Grapevine's Main Street, 21.4 miles (about 26 minutes) to the Fort Worth Stockyards and 23.7 miles (about 37 minutes) to AT&T Stadium.
Conclusion
Southlake's two shopping centers cover a lot of ground: Town Square for national brands, boutiques and most of the restaurants, and The Shops of Southlake for Central Market, Nordstrom Rack and local shops. Check the official directories before you go, since lineups change, and plan around Art in the Square in April or Oktoberfest in October if you want the square at its busiest.
FAQs
What are the best local boutiques in Southlake for unique fashion finds?
At Southlake Town Square, Spruce Home + Closet pairs clothing with home décor, XAR Clothier specializes in custom-tailored professional attire, and Miss J Boutique is a newer addition. For gifts, The Sample House at The Shops of Southlake is a local favorite. Town Square also has national boutique-style brands like Evereve, Altar'd State, Johnny Was and Free People.
What special events or activities can visitors enjoy at Southlake's shopping centers?
Southlake Town Square hosts Art in the Square every April, a fine art festival organized by the Southlake Women's Club, and Oktoberfest Southlake every October, with live music, Bavarian food and the Wiener Dog Races. Both have free admission. Check each event's website for this year's dates.
If you're making a weekend of either one, our guide to staying near Southlake covers the 7-minute drive from Aloft Trophy Club Westlake to Town Square and what else is nearby.
What are the top dining spots in Southlake for a variety of cuisines after shopping?
For Italian, try Brio Italian Grille or Stella Ristorante Italiano. Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen blends Mediterranean and Texan flavors, and Muchacho Comida Tex-Mex and Mi Cocina cover Tex-Mex. For steak and seafood, Del Frisco's Grille and Truluck's are both at Town Square.