We had been hearing great things about Fond and decided to stop in for dinner. We were warmly greeted and seated right away. The dining room is super cute and very clean and inviting. Our server was great and took the time to answer all our questions, but if you are reading this I am sure you are curious about the food! We started with the Caesar salad with Pancetta which was one of the best salads I have ever had. The Fried Olives were very well made but I wished they had a kick of spice in them. For the main course we had the Pork Schnitzel which was absolutely excellent. Great flavor and the pickled peppers were an excellent addition. We also had the Goodness Gracious pizza which was extremely flavorful and delicious. We ended with the Blackberry and Coconut soft serve with Maldon Salt Olive Oil. The additions truly added to the experience. Overall a great spot in Downtown Dallas! read more

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The internet said this place had an elusive burger that is top quality. I immediately made plans to get my hands on one. At 11am this past Friday I made a call to the place seeing how it works. I was told they typically sell out of the burger by 11:45. I figured I'd still head over and get the pastrami sandwich. Around 11:20 I called back to see if I could place an order for a later pick up of the burger. I was told no. Come 1pm for my lunch hour I decided to head that way and try my luck. As I walked in the first thing I asked the employee behind the counter was "do yall have any burgers left?" To my surprise she said "yes". I decided since my luck was so good and it was Friday I'd order both the burger and the pastrami sandwich. The burger was beautiful. Comparable only to one of NYCs best burgers from Au Cheval. This is by far the highest quality burger I've had in Dallas. The first bite was absolutely perfect. I look forward to coming back. P.S. The pastrami sandwich was good but nothing to write home about. I got it to go. I actually enjoyed it cold the next day. I think the pastrami could turn heads if it had more pastrami. Make it an event. Something comparable to Katz Deli. Make it an experience. read more

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I found this place through Resy and I'm glad we did! It's my first time trying Detroit style pizza and I didn't know what to expect. We started off with their mocktail, the server mentioned it tasted like margarita but it tasted more like a cherry lime refresher to me. Then we got the sous vide carrot and it was a Del in flavor combo! We then split a pizza and I'm glad we did. It was thick and very filling so I only ate maybe 2 slices and called it a night and took the rest home. The brussel Crowe had bacon pieces on top that was cooked to perfection! The texture of their pizza dough was also to die for! We finished the night off with a coconut soft serve with olive oil and sea salt which was magical. My husband is a pizza snob and this place is on his top pizza spots in Dallas! read more

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This was a last minute dinner plan, and given the great rating, I wanted to check it out. The menu is simple, and pizza is its star. We got the Goodness Gracious pizza, with a side of hot honey, and the combo was divine. However, it took over 30 minutes for the pizza to come out. And when it did come out, the pizza itself was lukewarm--as if it had been sitting out for a while. (I also saw that a table that was sat after us got their pizza first.) I liked the decor and the fact that there is bar seating in addition to tables. While I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to eat here, it was a solid choice for a nice meal. read more

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This spot has an impressive and well-deserved 4.8 stars, and since we rarely make it to downtown Dallas, I was excited to give it a try. I was actually in the area visiting a needlepoint store and needed a good lunch nearby. A bookmark led me here, and it turned out to be the best choice I could have made. One quick note: the lunch menu I found online did not match exactly what was available today, so check out my photo if you want the most up-to-date version. I had my eye on the club sandwich because it included the magic ingredient: pork belly!!!! That decision paid off big time. This sandwich easily ranks in my top three sandwiches in Dallas so far. It was absolutely spectacular. Whatever is in that aioli deserves its own round of applause. I also tried the chicken lemon rice soup. The flavor was nice, but it would have been even better if it had been served hotter. Still, the sandwich more than made up for it, and I will be dreaming about it for a long time. The pizzas at another table looked really good too. Service was friendly and efficient, and the bathrooms were clean. All in all, this place is definitely worth a stop when you find yourself downtown. And they happily validate parking in for the garage in the building. read more

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Incredible + unique pizza. Waited weeks to try it because the Friday night steak special is so good that I didn't want to order anything else. Now I order the pepp in your step and goodness gracious regularly. All around great service and experience. read more

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I really appreciate what Fond is introducing to the growing neighborhood of Downtown Dallas. In the midst of corporations deciding whether or not to invest in office space and real estate investors converting office spaces into luxury residences, Fond is bridging the gap between being a business lunch stop or the locals' daily culinary obsession. The Food, Selection, Quality, Service, Staff, and Chefs merge to create a pure breath of fresh air. The Dallas foodie crowd is hard to please, but this restaurant is the kind of place where you can tell them exactly what you prefer - and they will make it happen. From what I've noticed, if you leave here disappointed, you may be the problem. Fond needs to be your everyday neighborhood spot, where you take your friends, family, and colleagues to show them the Best of Dallas. This is what we've all been waiting for. read more

Fond - Salad Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Having been an avid supporter of Frank., I was so excited to see Jennie Kelley was opening a restaurant with her SO. We went to one of the Fond AD dinners, Love Language, and boy, was it wonderful. Eight courses of some of the most inventive, flavorful food with stories that enhanced the experience. We were greeted with an amuse bouche of gnoccho fritto with guanciale along with a glass of bubbly. As we enjoyed, we walked around and took in the ambiance of the restaurant. We don't live nearby and haven't had a chance to visit the restaurant for normal business hours, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The guests were all sat together at one very long table, similar to Frank. Once we were seated, we started on the main courses: Course 1 Beef Heat Tartare, Course 2 Smoked Scallops with Crispy Pancetta, Course 3 Thrice Cooked Steak-fry with Roasted Onion, Course 4 Mezcal Passion Fruit Sorbet, Course 5 Garlic Soup (one of my absolute favorites), Course 6 Spaghetti "Meatball" Bolognese with Mozzarella and Arrabbiata Sauce, Course 7 Lamb Neck Pierogi, Course 8 Chocolate Covered Strawberry with Pistachio & Pop Rock Crumble. With each course, the hosts gave us the background of how they developed the recipe, what the food meant to them, and encouraged feedback and discussion. The guests we sat near were all fantastic, and we really enjoyed discussing this experience with along with sharing recommendations for other events. Overall, highly recommend this dining experience and hope to be able to making it one day during normal business hours to try out their daily menu, especially that pizza I hear so much about read more

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Those of us who managed to get into Frank have been in mourning since its demise. Jeannie has brought her side of that franchise to Fond and it is beyond exceptional. It's safe to say that this is my favorite place In dallas and it shine well against any of the Michelin and Beard winners in north Texas read more

My husband and I stopped by Fond on Monday night before a hockey game to enjoy their aperitivo hour. We knew the place had opened months ago because we'd followed Frank Underground years ago and saw the buzz about the new restaurant downtown, and it did not disappoint! Parking was a breeze (and there's complementary validation in the lot beneath the building), and the restaurant's entrance was very easy to find. Fond is a very cute space and I really liked the ambience while we perused the menu and figured out what we wanted to order. We ended up getting three apps (the carrot, the octopus, and the fried olives), as well as the Better Half pizza to split and soft serve at the end. All three apps we tried were quite delicious: the olives had an excellent brininess and paired well with the roasted garlic aioli, the roasted tri-color carrots were perfectly cooked and the bed of whipped goat cheese + honey was delicious, and the octopus was probably the most deliciously flavored and textured version of the dish that we've had in quite some time. Highly recommend all of those items! The Detroit-style pizza was also excellent. Loved the crispy, pillowy crust, and the flavors of the tart sweet vodka sauce, the salty sausage, and the slight bitterness of the broccoli rabe blended super well. We didn't manage to finish all of it, but our pizza leftovers reheated well in the toaster oven and were still delicious on the second day. And we couldn't resist grabbing a cup of the soft serve to finish! The olive oil and Maldon salt toppings were truly inspired; I feel like I may have to do that whenever I eat ice cream at home from now on. We'll be back for their NYE communal dinner and can't wait to experience that journey! Looking forward to returning for other items on the menu as well as hopefully coming for a sandwich at lunch hour some day. read more

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Friday lunch burger and fries are insane!!! Nothing crazy.. just wildly high quality ingredients executed to perfection.

Great friendly service and food was delicious. Most people were drinking coffee and eating pie. It looked awesome.

Four of us had the most wonderful lunch today along with excellent service in a cool space. The special was hamburgers. Three of us had that and I would go back for the french fries alone but the hamburger was very delicious. One of our friends had the lemon chicken orzo soup And she got one to take home. It was so good. The best part of the whole meal was a soft serve ice cream with olive oil and Maldon salt. Don't miss that if you go. read more

Fond's burger is usually only available for lunch but off and on, Moorelley's Tavern comes by for dinner and the best burger in Dallas can also be enjoyed for dinner. In any case, when it's on the menu, try it. The Japanese milk bread bun is soft and fluffy and delicious on its own. The patty is super flavorful, and the cheese, crispy pancetta, slow roasted onions and dijonaise turn it into a party in the mouth. The tavern pie, aka pizza is also delicious, and pretty much anything else on the menu. And the Fernet Branca brownie with chocolate mint ice cream - oh my, heaven. Chefs Brandon Moore and Jennie Kelley can turn the simplest dishes into deliciousness! read more

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Everything we ordered from the menu was executed well. Flowers in cute small containers at each table and service was friendly and prompt. We enjoyed delicious sourdough with butter covered in maldon salt, special schools out for summer pizza with fresh ingredients and great pesto, wagyu steak cooked perfectly and just the right size of pistachio strawberry ice cream with olive oil and salt. read more

Really good Detroit style pizza, but feel free to skip the appetizers on the menu, they weren't great. We tried the bone marrow and the carrots and both were just okay. Now that pizza?? Veryyyyyyyyyyyy good. Felt authentic to Detroit except for the fact that it was a circular pie and not a rectangle. Will definitely be back! read more

This place is going to explode soon and rightfully so! Came for a quick lunch today after reading the review in D magazine. Weather was perfect so enjoyed the time walking downtown to this lovely building full of great foodie options. Service- OUTSTANDING! Our waitress was amazing and did her job exceptionally well plus had a great attitude.....so rare these days. We even met one of the owners and served by the chef. Top to bottom chef's kiss Atmosphere- really great vibes, music, open floor plan full of windows. Cute patio area too Food- Wow. The mortadella sandwich is everything described in the glowing article in D magazine. My BF is a big fan of that sandwich. He is Italian and is from NJ, so sandwiches are a pretty big deal. He was wow'd for sure! I was too! I had the Tower club with turkey and pork belly and deliciousness....amazing. We both enjoyed the lemon chicken orzo soup very much!! Highly recommend the soft serve and olive oil drizzle....trust, you be a convert too. Live a little Please go and try because locally owned delicious spots like this cool place are rare, and almost extinct downtown. Look forward to returning and trying the appertif hour which involves their pizza...all bread and dough is made in house. Another reason why this place is exceptional.....the head chef himself takes baking the bread seriously. Good bread is an art and essential in elevation of any kind involving a sandwich. Go TRUST Thank me later read more

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this is a great meal it reminds me of when anton ego tasted the ratotuille shocking great memorable meal i will come back

Eat here! -amazing food -great ultra happy friendly service that genuinely love the food they are serving -this is Chef Jenny from Frank Underground's spot so if you ever experienced that, you need to be a regular here. -cool diner style decor and music makes the vibe very laid back and pleasant read more

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Definitely a hidden gem. We have eaten there twice already. The food and service was really wonderful. The Detroit style pizza is elevated. The appetizers/sharable plates are divine. I enjoyed the craft cocktails as well. I will be back. read more

Hidden treasure with such talented chefs! Make sure you sign up to receive info on their specialty dinner nights.

Everything was wonderful here, food, service, and the atmosphere. I had the Montague sandwich and it was lovely.

What a wonderful restaurant! With their limited dinner hours during the week and no weekend hours as of now, spring break week (no traffic coming from the burbs!) was the perfect time to make the trek downtown on a Friday evening. Well friends, the trek was certainly worth it as I haven't come across an establishment that's so unique in their offerings in a long time [the last one was the now closed cry wolf :( we ended up ordering several items off their shared plates menu - Fried Olives - absolutely stellar and didn't even need the yummy dipping sauce to make it work! Tin Fish was not bad, they had a few options and we went for the spicy mussels (had a slight powdery note in the end). The Octopus was fantastic, perfectly cooked and the breadcrumbs were a nice touch without overpowering the protein. The Bone marrow was roasted to perfection and the mustard seeds sauce on the side was a nice touch but was certainly missing a bit of oomph if you ask me. Maybe a sprinkle of sea salt would have done the magic? The White beans and sausage was fantastic! The light broth had so much flavor to it, beans cooked perfectly and there was so much fennel flavor coming out of the sausage. Was a perfect dish for a cloudy/rainy day. We had high expectations for the carrot dish and I don't know if it was because it was rushed to our table because it was forgotten, it just felt okay. The goat cheese sauce on the bottom was very nice but the cook or seasoning on the carrots felt lacking. Bummed about this one as we had high hopes for it :( for our main dish, we got the pepp in your step and that was delicious and was devoured in no time. Our kiddo also seemed to really love the house made soft serve that day which was strawberry! Our server was also very knowledgeable with all the natural wines they serve (they only serve and sell natural wines here!!!) we enjoyed a superbloom rose which was a beautiful pour and had a lot of funk to it. They also sell any of their wines to go (20% off menu price) so we picked up several skin contact wines to prepare for summer. The owner was very helpful in helping us find some bottles that would appeal to our tastes. All in all we had a great time and can't wait to return again! Keep up the great work team!!!! read more

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I had a quick lunch at Fond and really enjoyed the experience. Service was very professional and helpful and did just the right amount of checking in with us. The spot is airy and open and has a nice comfortable, cool design. Parking, which they reminded me to validate, is very easy in the underground lot- just punch the option for a ticket and Fond will validate it for you. No need to be worried about going downtown with parking handled for you. I had the meatball sub- it was difficult to choose among the sandwich and salad options but I really liked the soft fresh and warmed roll. The meatballs were light and delicious and it was a tasty sandwich. I subbed a cup of the lemon orzo soup instead of the chips and the soup had some delicious flavored oils on top and was good on a cold day. Only thing- I could eat a bit more so be prepared to get something else to help fill yourself up if you have a big appetite. Pricing is a bit on the high end but for the quality and nice service it's to be expected. I can't wait to return to try the pizza next time and some of the other interesting dishes. It's great to see chef Jenny back on the Dallas food scene. read more

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Went here for a birthday lunch and was very impressed. We had the pizza, sandwich and dessert and everything was delicious. Would definitely go back! read more

We had the perfect evening at Fond! The food was incredible - especially the bacon, flaky crisped brussel Sprouts, white roasted garlic cream pizza!! Fabulous. The service and ambience with large windows was perfect for our party of 7 to reconnect. Bonus: it was relaxing but with a great vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Went to a conference but had to ditch because I was way too hungry. Searched online and found this place. 15-20 min walk from Omni Hotel which was relaxing. Got there and immediately greeted. Sat at bar although they had room to spare. Probably seats about 30. Ordered a cocktail which was delicious the. The better half salad with anchovies and better half pizza. Both were fantastic. If you're not familiar with Detroit style it is basically crispy, butter deep dish without the nasty doughyness. I wanted a "shareable" (appetizer) but the pizza was not by the slice. I ended up eating more than half pizza bc I'm a cow but it would be easily shareable between 2-3 people. I then had my arm twisted, figuratively of course, and got some homemade mango ice cream because they make it fresh every day and how could I not? It was delicious and wasn't too icy which is hard to pull off. If you don't want olive oil and salt on the ice cream let then know. The staff were so attentive and seemed to genuinely care which was refreshing. 5 stars read more

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The flavors stood out in every dish especially the soup. Great staff and location. The atmosphere is fun and modern but still warm.

Service, food and ambience were all great. The service was attentive without being overbearing. Had the salad and Detroit pizza quarter combo and everything was delicious. read more

Fond is the rare combination of a great atmosphere as well as unmatched food to create a unique and unforgettable dining experience. In our world of restaurants being either "Instagram Friendly" with mediocre food or fantastic food with no character, they've been the arbiters of a spot that is gramable with incredible fare. Chefs Brandon Moore and Jennie Kelley have created a special space that is already, in just over a year of opening their doors, a Dallas staple. The service team is unmatched. Lindsay, Reagan, David and Francisco have all served me in one way or another. I've been more times than I can count and have never had a less than excellent experience. Their daily specials are something to set your calendar to. Their seasonal menu never disappoints. With the amount of options they have, you'd think that one would be a miss. To date, they've not had one. An obvious choice is the pizza with the Brussel Crowe topping my list of "must haves". Lesser known items on the menu such as the steak frites (seasonal) and the Jimmy's Sausage are also undefeated. If you're taste skews more towards the light end, the salads, tinned fish and The Carrot are spectacular. Their natural wine selection is the best in Dallas. It's obvious that hours of research go into each selection on the menu. Jennie, Brandon and the entire staff are incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to your choices and have always steered me down the right path. One of the few places that accommodates all; if a thick savory Detroit style pizza and a couple cocktails is your jam or a clean salad and a glass of wine is your journey, they've got you. From the greeting by their doorman when you walk in, to the friendliest of farewells that I've ever received on a Friday evening, Fond is one of the only place I recommend for an otherworldly Dallas night. read more

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Great food! Perfect service. Relaxed - comfortable vibe. I'll be back many times and I am looking forward to each future visit.

Excellent addition to not only Downtown Dallas's food scene, but DFWs altogether. Dallas lacks the "elevated casual" middle-tier restaurant and bars found in other cities. Fond fills a void by providing reasonably priced high quality dishes coupled with exciting drinks and a thoughtfully crafted laid back vibe. The natural wine selection is amazing. I spoke with the co-founder, Jennie, for awhile. She was very generous with her time answering questions and showed knowledge of all of her products and processes. I'll certainly be back. Very happy to have this open in the neighborhood. read more

Fond - Salad Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Highly recommend! The food and atmosphere were amazing. The service was top-tier. I must thank Fond for hosting my 20-person party. My family and I were in town for my grandmother's funeral. We aren't local, and needed somewhere to get together that still felt like home. Fond was just that. The owners were so lovely and accommodating, and made what could have been a sad night, a night that we'll cherish. Thank you, thank you, Chef Jennie and Brandon! read more

I came in on a Friday and took a seat at the bar and we. had olives and meatballs that were delicious. The service was great, but would have loved to hear if there were any specials which I've seen on their instagram. Definitely willing to come back, hoping they have more wine by the glass option. Very cool place and happy to go again to explore the menu more. read more

I've tried to come here three times during their business hours. All three times, they're closed. "Too cold outside." (Yes, seriously). "Staff meeting." Hhmm. "Private event." Nothing on their instagram or website indicating you won't be able to go there after navigating through hell hole downtown. LAME! read more

I had an exceptional lunch here. The Monday special burger may be the best in the city. Service was outstanding, great wine list, great tunes, lively atmosphere, what's not to like? Park in the building, grab a ticket at the gate, and the staff will validate it. We will definitely be back. read more

Very nice Dallas find! Was in town for the day and wandered a few blocks from my hotel to grab a quick lunch at Fond. I had one primary server, but the staff pitched in for each other seamlessly and casually. The environment is bright and open with fun decor and fresh herbs. My rigatoni and sausage was nicely spiced and even better with some red pepper flakes. Portions were good--substantial, but not regrettable I would come back...if I lived here! read more

The perfect spot for experimentation! Don't know what aperitivo hour is, go find out - you'll love it. I promise.. Well thought out dishes, served perfectly by folks who you can see love their craft. Go be blood and make sure fond stays alive. read more

I definitely hade an amazing time there! The food was top notch. The workers were very kind. It has a very comfy environment that made me feel right at home. 10/5 stars! read more

Had a business lunch here a few weeks ago and everything was great! We split the house salad that sounded very unassuming but was pleasantly surprising! The Italian sandwich was also really yummy and the house pickle was so freaking good. Service was awesome! Will definitely be back!! read more