We celebrated my friend's birthday at Barcelona Wine Bar this weekend and it was FABULOUS! Mariah…read morewas our server and she kept the party alive. Always smiling and attentive. Morgan (management) made sure that our reservation was extra special. "Thank you Morgan!" And Samantha (GM) is darling. She is down to earth and inviting. Food and wine are stunning. Great selection. I recommend the croquettes and patatas bravas! Thank you all! We will be back soon.

Our favorites... the cauliflower (just trust me!!!!), meatballs, and asparagus…read more Also, they have a great non-alcoholic mocktail menu!

Atmosphere: Came on a whim on a Saturday night. This place was packed. Although we arrived before…read morethe rush, they had a lot of tables reserved and still the restaurant was full. Fortunately, they had some space on the patio. It was a hot night however they had couple fans to blow away some heat. Food: Started with a salad which was fresh, flavorful and with large chunks of beets, watermelon, and feta cheese. Great appetizer. My wife and I wanted to try a couple of items to share for the main entree, I had branzino. The whole fish, filleted, and grilled. The flavor was rich, without being overly salty nor too oily. The sides 1. Grilled Branzino - Served with quinoa arugula salad 2. Ali Nazik- Chargrilled lamb shish over smoked eggplant puree served with bean salad on the side Both were fantastic. The lamb was cooked just right and turned out moist and tender. The eggplant puree was a great texture; neither too smooth to lose its integrity nor too chunky. The staff was attentive and helpful. Verdict: 9/10: Would definitely go back but with a reservation or in a mindset to sit in the heat on the patio. Also, the deboning process for the fish could've used a little more care, but that didn't take away from the flavor.

Disappointed at the experience. I had been to the restaurant…read morein the past and had enjoyed it and perhaps this was an off night and I'm sorry to leave a poor review but there is room for improvement. The good : flavors were delicious. Our server was attentive and the entire staff seemed happy to have us.The flat bread pide (at another table) looked sumptuous . Chicken shish kebab chunks were cooked well and seasoned nicely and were juicy. The complementary bread is superb. The yogurt dip that went with though was not enough for us to have more than a few bites. Needs improvement: there was no reason why the accompanying (delicious) bean and cucumber salad was 24 to 48 hours old with Limp cucumbers and parsley and flavorless tomatoes. Needs to be fresh daily and use cherry tomatoes or Campari tomatoes for flavor and crispness. Turkish Rice was meh. It was cooked properly but not a whole lot of flavor and perhaps I was expecting more of a Lebanese style pilaf with butter, nuts, spices, onions, etc. to brighten it up. Beyti minced beef had good flavor, but why did they have gristle in it? My dinner companion complains was that this was a cheap cut. The butcher supplier is not paying attention. It also could've used a little bit more sauce on the bread wrap pieces for added juiciness. We ordered the.Tzatziki yogurt dip which helped add juiciness . There was no reason why the Turkish red wine came out warm. I realize that we were in a Dallas summer at 95° at 9 PM and the restaurant was slightly warm but still. Lastly, the owners might think about mitigating the hard surfaces that reflect sound in the restaurant. It's a lively place, but we were subjected to the group of six women who were drinking enough to be loud and screechy across the room - all too common across the city -and I did not need to hear them yukking it up. The place was full on a Saturday night, which bodes well for this restaurant. The staff attitude is good, but I'm afraid this will not be a repeat for me and my companions. .

Came here Friday night to check it out. Very homie feeling inside. Slightly crowded, but adds to…read morethe vibe. Mostl authentic (moreso in some dishes than others but I enjoyed it. I would recommend getting 4-5 plates. We go a pitcher of the sangria 2.0 and glasses of the white sangria (recommend red sangria over white 10/10 times) Service was friendly and felt taken care of.

HARASSED by staff for tip - Ruined the rest of the night on Knox Henderson…read more TLDR - Pre-dinner drinks and tapas gone awry. Waited 15 minutes for our server after sat, she refused to believe we waited long, then was served old/stale Pan con Tomate + Jamón plate. We requested a new plate to replace but were asked to explain how the bread could be stale. Server came back to say that she tasted the dish and it was stale, so she would take off the bread and comp with fresh bread and butter. She ended up charging us for that anyways. For 2 drinks, 3 slices of jamon and $2 bread our bill was $32. After waiting and constantly needing to track down our server, we were late for our dinner reservation and needed to leave. I didn't leave a tip and she confronted TWICE, we didn't leave a tip. She then tried to go back to the payment terminal to ring something up so I can tip as if I made a mistake. I let her know that I didn't. 15% of 32 is $4.50. She proceeded to make a scene and got hostile/aggressive. Why are you not leaving a tip. Is it because of me personally or the service? She towered over the table and we had to uncomfortably explain it was not a pleasant experience and we hope the next time we come would be a bit different. Some days are just not our days. We are human. She didn't like our forced answer and left. We were shocked that we were confronted and chastised for not leaving a tip for subpar service, a confirmed unsatisfactory food dish AND was still charged for our "comped bread"which was only $2. This behavior conveys a gross lack of professionalism and understanding. The waitress perceived our actions as disrespectful and lacked understanding that we had a subpar experience given the circumstances. We were shocked and unfortunately left with the most bitter taste in our mouths (aside from the horrible and stale pan con tomate that was drenched in olive oil) We have heard great things about Cafe Madrid and the ambiance and live music was lovely. I'm sure the other dishes are great and that this can be a one off experience. But circumstances like these reflect training and the lack of standard for service and professionalism. Long story - We walked in on a Friday night around 7:30 for some drinks and a tapa before our late dinner reservation down the road. What was supposed to be a quick and enjoyable stop was unfortunately derailed by slow service, confusion in who was our server, STALE and old food and harassment from our waitress about no tip after the fact that our unsatisfactory meal was communicated and acknowledged. Some people have bad days and I understand. The behavior and lack of remorse didn't signal that. For a Friday evening, the restaurant was busy but multiple servers were attending every other table outside of ours after we were sat down by a hostess. After 15 minutes, I motioned to a server to ask to order and after a few minutes our waitress comes by hurriedly and a bit flustered. She asked if we waited a long time. After almost 18 minutes of waiting I was honest and let her know it's been some time. She didn't seem to understand why we were waiting a long time and didn't believe us. It was a small interaction and but I wanted the night to proceed in good spirits. We ordered 2 drinks and 2 tapas (pan con tomate and an order of Jamon). Super easy and quick orders. Our food and beverages come out after another 10 minutes. Unfortunately the bread was completely stale and the olive oil was completely soaking into the bread on other sections. It sounds contradictory that one piece of the bread would be super stale and the other completely soaked. But yes the dichotomy of quality of food was real. I waited another 8 minutes to finally track down our server and politely raise the concern and ask for another order. Our server pressed on to ask for specifics/validation on what the stale bread meant. Toasted bread is very different from stale. I'm not trying to be difficult or patronize so I awkwardly avoid having to explain after being questioned the difference between stale and toasted bread. She finally gives in and takes it away to have it replaced. She comes back and shared that the kitchen explained they had just made the pan con tomate that day so it was fresh. (I didn't know you can pre-make fresh bread with olive oil and crushed tomato's. But that makes sense if the bread was left sitting out pre-made for hours hence the soaked/stale consistency.) We have a pleasant conversation afterward and build rapport. It seems like the night was back on track. What proceeded to occur at the end of the night regarding a $32 bill with no gratuity derailed the whole night and makes a poor reflection on the restaurant.

In my ten years of eating out every week and trying a brand new restaurant, Sketches of Spain was…read moreby far the worst experience I've ever had. The service was terrible we made a reservation but it still took 15 mins to seat even though the restaurant was empty on a weekday night. The food took almost an hour to come out and waitress never refilled our water once. The food itself was terrible, and I would highly other Spanish restaurant in the DFW area. Not only was the food bad, we were charged for another table's order which was more than our own table. This situation took 45 minutes to resolve and ultimately the restaurant couldn't figure out how to fix this. The table of strangers who we paid for were also incredible frustrated. Ultimately we just accepted paying more. Since this situation took so long to fix, we ended up getting a parking ticket going over our two hours paid while figuring this out. We reached out to management but our concerns were not heard. I would highly recommend avoiding this restaurant, coming from someone who rarely writes a bad review.

What a little gem in Dallas. We love sitting by the corner window, soaking in the cozy, lively…read morevibe. The tapas here are the real stars, full of flavor and perfectly executed. Every dish we tried felt fresh and authentically Spanish. The sangria was excellent, balanced and not overly sweet, and reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. Between the corner window spot, the inviting atmosphere, and the outstanding tapas, this place is a must visit for anyone who loves Spanish food.

I love this place so much. I'm always met with hospitality and care. The food and cocktails are…read moremade with such creativity and is something I look forward to when I visit. Additionally, the staff is so attentive and knowledgeable. I will DEFINITELY be back soon!

Merely meh. I was looking at the breakfast chicken fried steak, and it was worded with clues of…read morebeing hand made. It's not. Comes in frozen. Got an omelet. Odd thing layered with American cheese to cover up the scorched spots. Overcooked eggs is a sin punishable by the god of your choice.

The decor, ambiance and the presentation of everything here was 10/10…read more We literally felt like we got transported to Alice in wonderland. The flavor however for most items felt like it lacked flavor . Everything felt like it could have used more depth and flavor. I do give them props for the beauty they have created though

Apothecary is a great spot for a date night or drinks with friends. They have two distinct spaces:…read moreAlchemy, which has a cozy, intimate vibe, and Archive, which feels more like a stylish lounge. We visited Alchemy and loved the atmosphere. The service was excellent, and our server gave us some great recommendations throughout the evening. We tried the I Dream of Kiwi, Only Fans, and the Soft Serve Margarita. The first two were refreshing, fruity, and packed with flavor, while the Soft Serve Margarita was a fun twist on a classic. For food, we had the Caesar salad, beef cheek tacos, and the Apothecary Burger with the truffle fries upgrade. The Caesar was a little too heavy on the dressing for my taste, making it quite fishy, so I'd recommend asking for the dressing on the side or going light on it. The burger with truffle fries was easily a 9/10, and the beef cheek tacos were just as good--tender, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. One of the best parts is the happy hour offered every day until 6:30 PM, with all "Over the Counter" cocktails for $12 and 50% off food. It's one of the better happy hour deals in Dallas, especially considering the quality of the food, drinks, and overall experience. We'll definitely be back.

The service is excellent. They sat our large party quickly. We shared the truffle fries, calamari…read moreand crab nachos. All tasty. The truffle fries were crisp with a slight truffle flavor. The calamari was interesting, not like regular calamari but good still. The crab nachos had a taro chip and it was spicy. I had the prawns and polenta--tasty. The polenta was creamy with the spinach cutting through the richness. The prawns were plentiful with a spicy. I tried the steak sandwich, not for me. Steal was too fatty. Hand to bite into. The bread was very good though.

We had a private event there and their private event room is down the hallway with the bathrooms…read morewhen you first get up the stairs. It's pretty spacious inside and we only had 22 people at two long tables so it was perfect. I liked the ambiance with the bookshelves. The food itself was pretty good but I was actually impressed with the cocktails. We really enjoyed them and I especially loved the Jade Eclipse. The only thing I didn't love is that I waited so long for my Night Owl to come and after about 30 minutes or so I had to ask about it again before it finally came. Overall a very solid spot!

Love this place. Food is really flavorful and service is great. The manager comes to every table to…read moreask about the experience. Pretty big restaurant with a lot of different seat setting. Kid friendly

This restaurant is located steps from the Renaissance hotel. You exit, turn left, and you are…read morethere. We had a reservation, which is recommended because the restaurant was very busy on a Saturday night in May. We opted to sit on the patio because the weather was gorgeous. I am not sure if the patio is climate controlled in the summer or not. But on that night we were there, the weather was mild so it was very pleasant. They have happy hour on Saturdays so I started with an IPA on tap and the wife had a Prosecco, also for happy hour prices. This is a tapas restaurant so I will try to remember all that we had. Manchego cheese board: excellent. The crisps and jam were perfect with the cheese. Potato torilla: excellent. The flavors melded very well and it was very tasty. It's filling so keep that in mind. Ceviche de jalapeno: excellent. Not too spicy, the shrimp and seafood was fresh with no fishy smell. The plantains were cooked perfectly, not greasy. Brisket on crostini: excellent. Forget the name but they are a winner. Brisket is good quality and the flavors come together nicely. Chicken skewer: excellent. They smartly use chicken thighs so the meat is juicy and tender. Tuna tartare: good. It actually was my least favorite. The quality was very good but it did not have much flavor. I needed some heat, some acid, something to give it a kick. We were absolutely stuffed and did not try dessert. Our server Marcellus was excellent. Very helpful and pleasant throughout. He never disappeared for too long. Overall, we had a great meal and will undoubtedly return here again.