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01-07-25 update. Food was decent/ average, if your looking for upscale pub food. Yeah menu has gone downhill, smash Burger, chicken burger, tacos, fish and chips? Really? Server refused to split check and everyone at table must be on same check. Won't be back for a while... 2022 - Had live music which was a bit loud to have a conversation, but was enjoyable. Someone was shucking oysters at what looked like hostess stand which was very odd. Everyone who entered tried to check in there. Staff greeted and was average friendly, nothing special. Food took about 30 min from order to table. Seafood chowder was very hot, a bit too salty, but was good. Tacos were small and needed cream of sorts but also good. Seafood poutine was also hot and a bit too salty. 15% mandatory gratuity. Overall decent, we would return.

01/09/2026 The expectation surrounding a visit to this restaurant turned out to be somewhat frustrating, as several details prevented it from becoming what I would consider a truly great culinary experience. Food: The products are of good quality, but many dishes were overcooked. The ham croquettes fell far short of the standard one would expect, while the ceviche deserves special mention for its excellent balance of acidity. Service: Having the server come to the table every ten minutes to ask if everything is fine is not appropriate for a restaurant of this level. True professionalism means knowing how to read the table and provide attentive service without constant interruptions. Ambience: The décor is well executed, with an elegant yet understated entrance. A well-dressed clientele creates a welcoming atmosphere; however, the music volume is excessively loud and detracts from the overall experience. Conclusion: This restaurant does not make it onto my list of favorites for now, though I remain open to returning in the future. I believe they have the potential to offer a much better experience to their guests.

10 out of 10. Service was great sat at the bar with Cash . Music wasn’t to loud but loud enough. Food was a tad bit slow but worth the wait was so fresh. Pancakes were the star of the show !

$220 for 2 burgers, a salad of lettuce and bread and a plate of pasta and 4 watered beers. Very loud volume. Tourist scam

Typical steakhouse This is a well known steak house in Dallas. Met a group of friends for the evening. Because we had a large group, we could not be seated until everyone got there. Some were stuck in traffic so we hung in the bar which was fine. Good drinks there. But as people showed up, we literally couldn't be seated until we were down to just one person outstanding. Servicer was quite rude, not unlike what you would expect in an old timey steakhouse. Tables were so close together, it was difficult to get out once seated. It was very noisy as well because of this. A friend and I ordered a bottle of white wine to share which was taken away, not kept in ice by the table. We constantly had to ask for refills and couldn't really see where the wine was taken. Most had meat or fish, sashimi which looked ok. I am vegetarian and was served a spicy tofu vegetable dish which I really couldn't eat because the sauce was so thick and sweet. They did, however, serve a complimentary caviar serving which was the highlight.

You.must.eat.here. First, let’s get this out of the way. If you are looking for a romantic and intimate place, you will have to go elsewhere. This place is LOUD. With crowded seating, I was a part of three different conservations and it wasn’t pleasant. I’d recommend sitting at the end of the bar to minimize the noise pollution. And the drinks. If you are looking for stellar mixologist-inventions, this again, is not your place. Ok. Now that’s out of the way. I’ll say it again. EAT. HERE. We had the dried porcini donuts, chicken liver banh mi, the aged beef wonton, tonnarelli sea urchin (with their in-house made gluten free pasta) and the steak. It was all exceptional (minus the pasta which was good but not exceptional). This is my most memorable meal all year, by far. What sticks out to me is that everything was seasoned perfectly and the flavors were pleasantly vibrant. The two things that REALLY stuck out were the donuts and banh mi. They both were extraordinary and are two small bite plates that you should definitely order. I am looking forward to returning again and again.

Very disappointing experience. The music was extremely loud throughout breakfast, making it difficult to have a conversation or enjoy the meal. On top of that, the music selection was of very poor quality and completely inappropriate for a breakfast setting. The service was also slow, as the waitresses seemed more focused on their phones than on the customers. We had to wait too long just to place our order. Overall, the excessive noise and lack of attentive service made for a very frustrating experience. I will not be returning.

Review rating: 1.0

Not worth it anymore This is for the Mockingbird Lane location. We have been customers here for many many years and have taken our visitors here and have recommended this restaurant to others. The way I arrived at the one-star review, which would have been less if it were possible, was to take the most stars I could give for the food and typical service which is four. The pizza is great. Everything else I've tried - not so much. So four stars for good pizza if what you want is pizza and so-so/inconsistent service. We've always been lenient because we love the vibe of the place. Next, subtract 1 star for less than so-so service with this visit. We were a party of seven with a few elderly folks and our waitress couldn't hide her disdain at having to serve us (still tipped her over 20%). The restaurant was not busy at all. I seemed to manage to melt the ice with the waitress a bit and shared our little bundt cakes with her. She never checked on us after our food came until we were about finished eating and had empty water glasses, but I just guessed that was our 'punishment' for making waves about being moved. She was friendly by the end of our meal. I'm not asking to be best friends - just don't act like we've ruined your day by being there. Subtract 2 stars for the manager - I would subtract more for this if I could but the way these work, 1 star is the least you can give. We had a 6'5" person with us, a very elderly person who needed to put their legs out straight, and they wanted to seat 7 of us at a 6-top with a chair squeezed in to make it work. Our legs would be tangled and since it was a celebration we did have various items with us. The table was so small that a couple of large pizzas along with drinks would have taken the whole space. When I point out to the manager that we would be literally squeezed together and that I would only put seven children at that table, not seven adults, his response was aggressive, rude, and condescending "I put 7 people here every night." Well, good for you. You didn't listen to our needs, you were incapable of looking around and assessing the pretty minor situation, and you cut me off when I was trying to explain them to you. Not to mention that elderly people with vision issues in the first place can't see in that really dark room. You finally put us in the lighter area with larger tables, but we all felt we'd greatly inconvenienced you. We cringed at the thought of having to ask to turn the music down a little, but we were the only people in that area and were really trying to hear one another. Even the 18-year-old thought it was too loud. All in all, it was a bad experience. Too bad. We just wanted to celebrate our daughter's high school graduation with some family members. Our intent wasn't to cause you trouble or make you tap into your complex solution solving skills. Your aggressive behavior makes me think you made OUR lunch needs more about YOU with your huffing. That's really weird. Get help or something.

Review rating: 1.0

01-07-25 update. Food was decent/ average, if your looking for upscale pub food. Yeah menu has gone downhill, smash Burger, chicken burger, tacos, fish and chips? Really? Server refused to split check and everyone at table must be on same check. Won't be back for a while... 2022 - Had live music which was a bit loud to have a conversation, but was enjoyable. Someone was shucking oysters at what looked like hostess stand which was very odd. Everyone who entered tried to check in there. Staff greeted and was average friendly, nothing special. Food took about 30 min from order to table. Seafood chowder was very hot, a bit too salty, but was good. Tacos were small and needed cream of sorts but also good. Seafood poutine was also hot and a bit too salty. 15% mandatory gratuity. Overall decent, we would return.

Signal: 0.0%

01/09/2026 The expectation surrounding a visit to this restaurant turned out to be somewhat frustrating, as several details prevented it from becoming what I would consider a truly great culinary experience. Food: The products are of good quality, but many dishes were overcooked. The ham croquettes fell far short of the standard one would expect, while the ceviche deserves special mention for its excellent balance of acidity. Service: Having the server come to the table every ten minutes to ask if everything is fine is not appropriate for a restaurant of this level. True professionalism means knowing how to read the table and provide attentive service without constant interruptions. Ambience: The décor is well executed, with an elegant yet understated entrance. A well-dressed clientele creates a welcoming atmosphere; however, the music volume is excessively loud and detracts from the overall experience. Conclusion: This restaurant does not make it onto my list of favorites for now, though I remain open to returning in the future. I believe they have the potential to offer a much better experience to their guests.

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10 out of 10. Service was great sat at the bar with Cash . Music wasn’t to loud but loud enough. Food was a tad bit slow but worth the wait was so fresh. Pancakes were the star of the show !

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