What a lovely lunch at the soft opening today! Staff was friendly and attentive. we ordered at the counter and the meal was brought to our table. Today I tried the Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich and it came with your choice of chips, fries or sweet potato fries. The serving was generous. They offer soda, tea and lemonade and will have a full service bar when they are open to the public. Beautiful grounds and relaxing lunch!! Add it to the Love List read more

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Had the opportunity to stop into Marie Gabrielle for lunch with colleagues. First off the scenery couldn't be better. You have the huge Christmas tree, shrubs, and trees placed in a extravagant manner. The tree is decorated for the holidays as well. There is plant of space for seating, both inside and out, chairs in the garden, and even life-size chess/checkers. I will definitely be coming back in the evening when all the lights are glowing! It's within one of the Harwood properties, so of course you can expect great service. The staff is inviting and will help with any request. Be sure to ask to have your food heated to your liking if you are getting the open dishes for lunch. There is plenty to choose from, including pizzas/calzones, pasta, proteins. & veggies, and personally made sandwiches. I had the chicken Alfredo, chicken breast, and Brussel spouts. These Brussel sprouts are really good, rivaling Felix Culpa or Capital Grille if you've had the dish there. All around I was very pleased. read more

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So I came here for lunch due to me working across the street, they had some choices. I chose the grilled chick with a pasta and potato's on the side. First off I'm a big guy and the guy behind the counter serving the food gives me the smallest grilled chicken breast in the group and it looked like it was cut before this piece of chicken was the driest piece of meat if you want to call this small piece a piece it was ridiculous. I asked for another piece if he would take that one back and he didn't understand not his fault but it is. Then I get up to the counter to pay and this plate was 19 dollars plus some and this plate was so ridiculous it is the serving size I give my 4 yr old he just turned 4. So I ate the dry chicken the pasta was ok but not much flavor then the potatoes as I was eating these a big piece of paper was in them and I almost choked on this paper. I go to the lady at the register and she didn't care she just said it's what they use to separate food and no apology nothing acted like it was nothing, then I see her call the mgr and pointed at me and I know she told him and as he was walking off I caught him and let him know and all he said was sorry nothing else you first you over charge for crappy food then y'all almost choke me and sorry. I will never be back this place deserves no stars and Just because I have to give it one it kills me. Service is bad food is it for worse. Please stop going here and shut it down. This is my rant review regarding this place. read more

Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens - Over priced dry food - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Plays trashy music at all hours at a volume that's unpleasant 20 stories up (I can hear the lyrics over my TV). I can't imagine how ungodly loud it must be if you were actually at one of their events. They use the same DJ for all of their weddings and he is horrible, shouting out stupid things at an even louder volume than the music all evening and playing the same songs multiple times throughout the night. If you want to throw a classy wedding or event, and/or you're a Dallas resident and have any respect for your neighbors, steer clear. read more

Came here for lunch with my husband. We sat outside and it was gorgeous! I ordered the scallops and they were awesome! Good texture, not gritty at all, decent size, and nice flavor. My husband ordered the braised short rib. It was served with cheddar grits that were flavorless and the short ribs themselves were rather dry. 3 stars because as beautiful as this place is, that's the only real consistency about it. I've heard from many friends that the food quality is hit or miss, and in my experience that has been true. read more

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The lunch menu is good, the quality of food is excellent. The restaurant is only open in the mornings through lunch. The gardens are amazing! It's definitely a destination worth pursuing for brunch, lunch or a special occasion. My husband and I recently hosted our daughter's wedding. I'm sorry I only have one daughter. We would have done everything exactly the same if we had to do it again. I cannot say enough great things about the restaurant, the gardens, the staff, the food and the bar. 10 stars read more

I only experienced this location as a wedding guest, not as a customer. When I received a beautiful invitation to this wedding; saw the address and looked it up on the internet, my first thought was were the heck is this place. I've driven in that part of downtown Dallas several times and nevet seen this gorgeous venue. Marie Gabrielle Gardens is literally hiding in plain sight ELEVATED from the main streets that border it. It is a fabulous location for a wedding or special event! The wedding was held outdoors in the gardens. After the wedding hors d'oeuvres were waiter served with a signature cocktail. After photos were taken guests took their seats indoors for an excellent meal of steak and sea bass; I traded my steak for my guest's sea bass so I enjoyed a tasty double portion. He commented that the steak was excellent considering how many people had to be served at the same time; it's typically difficult to get the steak to the table still tender and perfect; the same can be said for the grilled sea bass. The layout of the indoor dining space is long and somewhat narrow and judging from the unfinished appearance of the part of the dancing floor, it's possible that they are in the process of an expansion. Nonetheless, from indoors, all still had a great view of the gardens. read more

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We had the BEST and most BEAUTIFUL experience for our October 2021 wedding at Marie Gabrielle for just over 100 guests! We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in the garden at Marie Gabrielle and everything was so incredibly beautiful. Also, THE FOOD was amazing! Honestly tasted better the day of the wedding than during our tasting months before! We couldn't believe how much our guests ate, which we couldn't blame them because everything tasted so incredible! The team at Marie Gabrielle went through a few staffing changes throughout the 16 months or so from when we booked our date to the actual wedding day, but the team collectively made sure we were taken care of during each handover. The online system that the Harwood company uses to manage events makes it super easy to communicate with the planning team and keep track of documents, decisions, and invoices. The kitchen and wait staff did amazing at executing on the day of and made sure to work so well with our wedding coordinator so that everything was done in a timely manner. We could have not been happier with how our entire wedding day went at Marie Gabrielle and will remember it forever. read more

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Marie Gabrielle is the hidden secret of uptown Dallas. There's no way you would ever know about it unless someone showed you, since the restaurant has no frontage and is hidden in a ritzy office building. At lunch, it's full of uptown accountants and the like, and the line can get a bit long, especially since the options in the buffet are all so attractive (and CHEAP!) that you really find yourself wondering how you can pick just one. For dinner, the buffet vanishes and the atmosphere gets much more upscale -- with food to match. This is a restaurant that's affordable for pretty much anyone at lunch (and you'll get a much more delicious meal for about $7 than you would at Subway for $5 or anywhere else for that matter). For dinner, it's a little more pricey, but due to its status as a hidden secret of uptown (rather than a big-name big-bucks place), it won't break your bank for a special evening. The garden (with outdoor seating if the weather is right) is a delightful oasis in the middle of urban Dallas, and at night it's magical. I know some people who might kill me for revealing their favorite secret, but you Yelpers have been so helpful to me in finding great new restaurants that I figured I should return the favor. Enjoy!! read more

I must say that I was intrigued when I saw that Savor Dallas was hosting it's first event for a refined BBQ lawn party at Marie Gabrielle's. What restaurant has a lawn large enough to host an event of this magnitude? I was on a mission to find out. I invited a friend and off we went to investigate. Marie Gabrielle is located on the first floor of the Winstead Building at 2728 N Harwood. For a full review and pictures, go to www.travelandtable.com! read more

Marie Gabrielle Restaurant is so fancy without the fancy prices. I took my department there for lunch and everyone was very impressed with the ambiance both inside and out. The decor, table settings, and even the menu had a very rich, luxurious feel. All seven of us ate a different dish and everyone was extremely happy with their meals. Unfortunately, it was raining and very windy so we had to eat inside, but we had a table near the large retractable windows so we could still enjoy the view of the scenic gardens and pond. Another big plus was the free, underground parking. I was also surprised by the cafeteria style take out line. Everything looked delicious, including the chocolate cake. But alas, we didn't have room for dessert. Maybe next time. I will definitely go back to Marie Gabrielle for lunch. I only wish it was open for dinner! read more

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I usually go to MG's for breakfast, and it's not bad. If you want something healthy, they have simple things like fruit and cereal, but if you truly want a yummy breakfast, go for the breakfast burrito--it's huge! I've tried MG's a couple of times for lunch, and it's OK, not great. A lot of weddings are held at MG's so just imagine wedding catered food. Overall, MG's is so-so--not great but a good option in a hurry. read more

I needed a quick lunch again so reluctantly went to MG again. When I saw they had shrimp tacos as "Tastes of the Day" I was thrilled thinking that they had finally improved as the ingredients "looked" fresh. Unfortunately I was even more disappointed ..the fried shrimps were as hard as rocks and didn't taste like shrimps at all...they seemed to be just fried flour left overnight ... it cost me $13 for this! I think Harwood needs to put some pressure on them to improve their food qualities! read more

Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dallas, Texas

If you work in the area like me you should make the walk to the new Tom Thumb or the soon to be open Flower Child. Marie Gab keeps raising prices. On wraps you now get less meat for almost $11. Moving on. The extra star is for Maria as she is very friendly (salads). read more

Had my baby shower here. I cannot say enough good things about the planning staff! From the beginning to the end, they were on top of things. They assured me my day would go as planned. When it came time to execute all of my wishes, everything was perfect! Blanka and Catherine exceeded all of my expectations. The venue is a gem to experience any event! read more

I will post a very thorough review once my issues are resolved. We had our wedding at Marie Gabrielle last Friday and everything went very well, no big complaints there. Everyone had fun, the food and the venue is top notch. I am having an issue now with customer service; I can't get anyone on the phone to go over the final bill (which has already been paid/posted to my account) for which we were over charged $2,153.23. I have been waiting for a call, email, text, fax, telegraph or some type of communication from BILLY DE LA ROSA, the Director of Catering, for 5 days now but she doesn't seem very interested in speaking with us now. I must note that she, BILLY DE LA ROSA, was super nice last week and quick to respond when I called her for payment but now I can't get her to pick up the phone. This is extremely upsetting and unprofessional. You would not expect it from a place that costs over $21,000 for 5 hours of service. I will try to contact their corporate office and try to speak to someone that can help and if that doesn't work out I may have to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and the attorney general. Someone should be able to do something about it. I really hope this can be resolved because even though the wedding was great, this has left a very bad taste in our mouth and I doubt that we'd be able to recommend the place to anyone. Update to come... Billy emailed on Saturday, May 14th apologizing and acknowledging the overcharge. She also said that we would have a credit in our account no later than Tuesday, May 17. It's been over a week and I am still waiting. Got Amex involved and they are trying to resolve it for me. read more

My experience @ MG is only for a wedding for a great college girlfriend. To get into MG is confusing as others have indicated because MG is located inside an office building. The wedding ceremony took place in the outdoor garden which was a great mixture of earthiness and the sterile environment of a business park office space. Some water ways outline the main path and the reception was held in the restaurant itself. The staff was really on point in serving the drinks and hor d'eurves with a great smile. I know they were overwhelmed but they did it was a smile - the open bar was a great addition as was having the signature cocktails. It was a sit-down buffet and included sushi rolls, tuna steaks, seafood, and prime rib as well as fresh fruit and cheeses. I would love to return to MG as the food was delicious and the staff went above and beyond during a hectic time. I absolutely love the craziness of having this oasis in the middle of a city desert. read more

I went here for a wedding last night and the outdoor garden was beautiful. The service was equally spectacular. read more

Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We attended a lovely wedding of friends here. The thing that stands out the next day is the food - no rubber chicken here. We had a delicious meal of salad, chicken, steak and berries for dessert. I was especially impressed with the breading on the chicken and a friend declared his steak the best he's had in a while. My table had a vegetarian and someone with multiple food allergies and they were very accommodating working with both of them. The ceremony reception was lovely and pretty unexpected for the heart of Dallas. There were some street noises that crept in, but they had the ceremony well-miked, so that didn't detract from the wedding at all. The setting was lovely among the trees and the grass. After dark the trees were all lighted with beautiful white lights. The staff were all nice and attentive - my wine glass never made it to empty. I also really appreciated being met at the door immediately after the ceremony with mojitos. Done the right way, I might add, with sugar cane in the drink. This is a wonderful venue and the wedding and reception was beautiful. One word of caution if you're attending a wedding here: they had us walk across the grass to get to the reception. So ladies, keep the heels at home or be prepared to tip-toe/aerate the lawn getting to the ceremony. read more

Wow, these guys aren't stingy with the chicken. This place is now my go to place for a typical quick lunch. It's cafeteria style, but the food is quite delish and cheap. Today I had the chicken (seriously, half of a chicken), fried okra, and creamed squash for $8. I INHALED all of it. It's all gone now, and I am happy. This hidden gem is located behind the Rolex building. I really like the outdoor park/patio between the Rolex building and the cafeteria for their life size chess and checker boards. I'm probably going to have to revisit for a game or two. read more

Marie's is awesome. Although it tends to get pretty busy during the lunch hour rush the staff keep things moving quickly without losing the quality of the food. I was introduced to this place by co-workers and ever since then I go back regularly. Like most - ive always been there for their lunch and since im a creature of habit I always get their small salad. Everyone else has summed it up: friendly staff great selections yummy fresh food great prices read more

Attended an outdoor wedding here. Beautiful venue. The trees and small ponds provided the perfect back drop. The catered food was excellent. Prime rib, crab cakes, chicken tenders, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, squash, and carrots. 2 types of pasta. They did a really great job catering. And the drinks were mixed perfectly. Would not hesitate to come back here. read more

This is actually a review of the lunch deli that's part of Marie Gabrielle. So if you're looking for info on the pricier, swankier, actual Marie Gabrielle restaurant, then you'll have to read a slightly richer person's review. Because I ate at the deli. For lunch. And what a pleasant lunchtime find it was. Grilled Salmon for $7. Tortilla Crusted Chicken for $6.50. Seafood Quesadillas for even less. Uh, that includes two sides as well. Hell, those richer people can have their sit-down menus and waiters and linen napkins. The deli at Marie Gabrielle cooks up dishes that are a cut above. And the portions are generous. And of course the price is more than fair. Rumour has it that the owner, Dallas real estate developer Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, deliberately takes a loss on this deli to keep the tenants in the Centex Building happy. Well, he's done that and more. I've returned again and again, and each time I'm floored at the quality of eats for the penny. The ambiance inside is nice, but nothing exceptional. However, Marie Gabrielle does feature outdoor seating, and the nearby gardens, which are part of the restaurant, are visible from the deli seating and a treat on a pleasant day (not so much in the Dallas summer). The other remarkable thing about Marie Gabrielle is that it changes its menu every day. Unheard-of quality for a "deli" with these prices. So. Long story short: Go to Marie Gabrielle deli for lunch, and if you are disappointed you are obviously way too rich and need to be in the actual restaurant. read more

I got the catfish from the line. Food was okay. Wasn't really feeling seeing the gnats flying on the food. Prices were okay. Food decent , but then again I was STARVING!! Good enough to come back to actually dine in. read more

$14 for a lunch? Even the two vegetable sides were tasteless and they sliced the stems of the broccoli, which could be fine if it was just a little, but mine was most stems and they sliced down to the heavy stem portion that does not cook and tastes terrible, so much so you have to spit it out. They need to get cooks in the kitchen. read more

I knew years prior to actually being engaged and planning a wedding that I wanted to get married at Marie Gabrielle, no doubt about it. Its the little hidden gem of downtown Dallas. The garden area is so well kept and manicured, its truly breath taking. Guest at our wedding were in awe of our venue and how perfect it was. Lisa is the AMAZING. Without her and the help of her team our big day wouldn't have ran as perfect as it did. She made our wedding day pain free, stress free, and FUN! Couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue, wedding planner, or day! Thank you!! read more

I love Marie Gabrielle for lunch. They have a salad and sandwich line where you pick your ingredients as they build your meal...very similar to Eatzi's. They also have several hot specials a day as options. I've never had anything here that wasn't good and fresh. The atmosphere inside is very calming to me looking out over beautiful gardens. Used to eat here several times a week when I worked in the building and I still come back even though I'm not super close anymore! read more

Very pricy for the quality, or lack thereof. Menu is stagnant. Use to be a nice place for quick casual lunch. Now price increases a simple salad to nearly $12 incl tax. Went here for the convenience but no more. Qualify doesn't justify the cost. read more

The restaurant food quality is not very vegetarian friendly but the ambience and garden outside are amazing. There is a life size chess board in the garden. Serenity levels are off the chart. It is a jewel of Dallas being used by mostly Rolex corporate employees at the moment. The lunch is a buffet style with sandwiches, a daily special, soups, salads, and burgers read more

Marie Gabrielle is a beautiful place to host an event, which was the reason for my visit. The waterways, lighting, and landscaping give this venue a unique touch in the middle of a big city. The staff were very kind and courteous, making sure the event ran smoothly. The guests who attended the event also loved the atmosphere stating that it was the best cocktail party they had been to yet. read more

Fabulous food, and a very reasonable price. I love the location in the park by the Rolex building. The gardens are fabulous. Under $10 for a great lunch, including tea. It's a hidden secret, and it seems like mostly people who work in the buildings nearby or live in the neighborhood. read more

I visited Marie Gabrielle for a breakfast meeting. The food was average, at best; however, it was super cheap - less than $7 for eggs, bacon, potatoes, biscuit and bottomless coffee. The price and the ambiance cannot be beat. The garden is so beautiful and really made it hard for me to stay focused in my meeting! I was there for a few hours and the staff was really helpful and attentive, despite not being a full service meal. Being there so long allowed me to see them prep for lunch - and now I can't wait to go back. Seems they have a bit of everything! Lastly, before leaving, I purchased the biggest oatmeal cookie I've ever seen, and it also was super cheap. I look forward to going back for lunch! read more

We went to a wedding at Marie Gabrielle and it was stunning. The location is so beautiful and made an amazing backdrop for photos. The food was delicious too! Everyone kept commenting that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. Parking was also super convenient. It was a wonderful night. If you are looking for a place to hold your celebration, I highly recommend this location. read more

awesome lunch spot inside the rolex building in uptown. great selection of lunch entrees (i.e.- grilled tuna steak, roast beef, or blackened chicken as examples) , sandwhich of the day, salads, huge selection and the prices are great. I can get a great meal for about 7 bucks. read more

Elegant atmosphere, and good food. This place is situated looking out upon a quaint little water/garden area. The view is very relaxing, and fits the good ambience of the place. We had good, prompt service from the waitstaff, and they were always checking to see if we needed anything else. read more

In a building, not a stand alone restaurant. There is a sit down section by most order food from staff cafeteria style. High end cafeteria. Leather chairs wooden tables. Made to order salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, soup, chicken, fish, steak. Very good would come back. Business lunch atmosphere. read more

Sorry, but Marie Gabrielle missed the mark. Attending a wedding rehearsal dinner (for about 125 guests) with many from out-of-town, the hotel shuttle bus delivered us on an empty side street. The driver pointed towards a dark, unmarked parking garage where we all, formally-dressed, traipsed through to an elevator. If this luxurious, exclusive catering restaurant is trying to make a positive first impression on first time guests, perhaps they should consider investing in a bit of signage. There is no indication of where this restaurant is, or how one would enter it from street level. Absolutely absurd. Once inside, the large banquet-style tables were arranged end-to-end in rather tight quarters. With rain in the forecast, the outdoor dining experience was not to be this Saturday night. Not their fault, however, they simply are not prepared logistically to deal with such a large, indoor party. Very cramped spaces, electrical wires and outlet boxes snaking around tables and walking areas (both my wife & I tripped over outlets), a highly inadequate sound system (speakers only at one end of the room), and servers frantically clamoring out of the kitchen. However, all of these indiscretions could be overlooked if the quality of the food hit the mark. Unfortunately, it didn't. Starting with a unforgettable, rather pedestrian salad, strangely served with shredded duck, the entree was a sorrowfully small, dry slab of prime rib, an overcooked piece of salmon, and a highly undercooked potato concoction. Dessert was an over-baked, rock hard apple cobbler, albeit, with a scoop of interesting peach sorbet. Few guests ate more than a few bites of any dish, with the topic of conversation the next morning consisting of what everyone ate once they got back to the hotel.....after the dinner at Marie Gabrielle's. This was a very expensive affair that fell short in so many ways. A true lack of attention to detail in every aspect of the service is inexcusable at this level of establishment. Most guests left (hiking through that same indoor, commercial parking garage) highly disappointed. I would seriously consider another venue for a party of this size and importance. read more

The name of the restaurant is no where on the building so you need to find the location by physical address. They say there's garage parking but I couldn't find it either. I ended up finding street parking. The space is nice but the food stations have no menus, which is odd. While the salad station is self-explanatory, I could not see what 2 of the stations offered -- one was soup (but what kind?) and I got a glimpse of some fried chicken but I found out later it was chicken and waffles, but I wouldn't have known that by just looking through the glass. Signs would've been tremendously helpful. I got the grilled chicken breast and 2 sides and it was almost $14, which I think is rather pricey for cafeteria-style food that is served in plastic containers. read more

I hosted a bridesmaid luncheon there. We specifically said no mimosas or alcohol. Even the menu reflected that. Glenda, who is in charge of the events, didn't bother to review with our waitresses. And now she doesn't remember? Thank you for the additional $200+ that you "can't " remove from our bill because the waitresses asked and the girls responded mimosas. When I questioned the waitress, she said it was mimosas or wine. I told her no it was just iced tea. Thank goodness or we would have been on the hook for more. I will never return here or advise friends to use it as an event. Maybe Glenda should review a menu more than twice and hang around to at least be present for the start. read more

Seriously, I can't say it with enough conviction. Your wedding will be absolute perfection! The venue coordinator, Glenda, and her staff are 100% extraordinary. We were married there last weekend and I have gotten a million and one compliments about how beautiful the grounds are and how smoothly the entire night went. Dream wedding. Yes, it's probably not the cheapest venue in Dallas, but it is absolutely worth the money. It includes a ceremony in the garden (picture white folding chairs standing out amongst the trees, a chandelier hanging over your head at the altar, etc), reception space either inside/outside, plated dinner of DELICIOUS chef-prepared food, open bar with wine service during dinner (you know your guests will love that), and SO MUCH MORE! This is the kind of place that when a guest left their table at dinner, someone would come by to fold their napkin and place it on the back of their chair. Just as an example, it started misting in the middle of our ceremony (that's good luck, right?)and by the time we even said "I do", the staff had moved all the dinner tables/chairs inside before the centerpieces were ruined. Like clockwork. Everyone was extremely impressed and they made us look like rockstars. Couldn't have asked for more! Just take a tour of the grounds and I promise you'll be hooked. Best. Wedding. Ever. read more