I hate to see this place go and I hope that they open again at a new location. Some girlfriends and I gathered for brunch as we knew that the doors would be closing permanently soon for one last hurrah! And once again, they didn't disappoint which makes saying goodbye even harder. We started off with the sticky buns which is the right amount of sweet topped with fresh berries. Absolutely delicious way to start the meal. My meal was perfect, the poached egg added the right amount of richness to the plate. My drink was strong but perfect for brunch. We will miss you Meddlesome Moth & hope to see you again because the food is absolutely delicious. read more

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This was our very first time here and we were excited for the change. Our drinks, apps and dessert were so good. We went on a Saturday night and it was busy, but no wait. It was a bit dark, but ok. No music except for the light sound of chatter from the guests. We had deviled eggs and hummus as appetizers. We shared the a pork chop plate with a side of Brussel sprouts.. You will see in pics. No desert, unless espresso martinis count. Our total was $153. I had a few old fashions. The price of food was average to high. Good place to try. read more

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This is a very cool building with a great menu and vibe. it can be a little loud so if you are in a big group you might not be able to hear that well. Our waiter was great he made sure we were taken care of but also left us alone so we could enjoy ourselves and made great suggestions on the beer list. We got the duck wings, risotto tots and deviled eggs to share to start. Wings are spicy!! But cooked well and the flavor is good. Risotto tots are awesome. Similar to an arancini but these had better flavor and were crunchier on the outside. Devil eggs were a hit at the table, I prefer more mustard then mayo and these were more mayo then mustard so not my favorite but the texture was spot on. For dinner I got the Caesar salad and bone marrow. Caesar was interesting with fried capers instead of croutons. Dressing was nice and homemade and lettuce was crispy. The bone marrow was great. It was 3 big bones, one was not cooked as well as the other two but the flavor was great and the head of roasted garlic was a great accompaniment. My friends got the ocean risotto which they said was creamy with shellfish cooked perfectly. We got a bread pudding and a chocolate mousse for dessert. Both were delightful. The bread pudding, as one would expect, was quite sweet but the warm, gooey bread pudding was a great ending to a savory meal. read more

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One of the best restaurant names ever, dinner with a large business group was a positive experience. The setting is superb, expertly decorated with a beautiful bar, three great strained glass elements, and a good vibe. BTW, there is some cool Meddlesome Moth swag. I enjoyed my caesar salad, my spaghetti squash main dish, and my truffle fries. The chocolate mousse was tasty. Our server was terrific despite a party of more than a dozen. read more

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Great experience! The interior has a really cool, artsy look. Service was excellent. The food was delicious with bountiful Texas portions! And it came out rather quickly, to boot! read more

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So sad this place is closing. I've always loved their dinner service that is mostly shared plates. Everything is so good so if you have a chance to go before it closes do. The chicken skins dipped in the leftover cheese sauce from the moth balls is extra special. Also one of the few places I've found in Dallas that makes good bone marrow so it will be missed. Oh also has a large selection of beer and is a beautiful place with stained glass inside. read more

Enjoyed this Restaurant while visiting family in Dallas. We went out to brunch and were seated at a table inside. Placed our orders after we were provided coffee and water. We order appetizers to start with of sticky buns and French toast, their version of it. Everything was very yummy, left everyone happy. I personally tried their Avocado Toast. It was very nice, not my favorite one, however in my top 5 recipes. The atmosphere was pleasant and lively. The services was very good, an we were well taken care of. read more

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Had a great brunch this morning. The service was great and fast and the food was really good too. I had the chilaquiles and it was really good. I would definitely order it again. The place doesn't have a lot of parking but it does have free valet. read more

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TL;DR: Beer list longer than my last relationship, food that makes your taste buds sing, and staff so friendly I almost invited them to Friendsgiving. RIP to my favorite spot.. gone but never forgotten. There's not much to say, but somehow also so much to say. Meddlesome Moth was one of those rare unicorn spots that checked every box like it was gunning for valedictorian of Dallas dining. Let's start with the beer list, extensive doesn't even begin to cover it. It was basically a novella. If you couldn't find something you liked, you probably just hate happiness. The interior? Gorgeous. Like "this would make a great backdrop for my inevitable craft beer blog" kind of gorgeous. High ceilings, moody lighting, that warm wood-and-brick combo that screams, "we're fancy but fun." The patio? Straight-up charming. Like, "let's sit here and talk about our goals and favorite childhood cartoons" charming. And the food... oh, the food. Not just "good for a place with a billion beers." Actually good. Like, "this changed the trajectory of my taste buds" good. The staff? Elite-level. Friendly, attentive, never once judged me for ordering a flight that looked like a tasting seminar. Meddlesome Moth, you beautiful beast. You will be missed. Thank you for the good times, the beer pairings, and the completely unnecessary but deeply appreciated truffle fries. read more

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I've lived in Texas full time now for three years, and this place has been on my list almost since arriving! I'm so glad we finally made it last night, especially since our amazing server Vanessa shared the sad news they are closing in mid May. (Hearing too many stories about landlords...ugh). We hope to make it back at least once more before then, the dining room is super cool, with a moody aesthetic and cool artwork with a long bar (plus had March madness games on!). Food was spectacular and my husband said one of his best meals out recently. We enjoyed the risotto tots and crispy pork belly for apps, and I had the steak salad and he had pork chop while daughter had a GF burger. Truffle fries were great too! Wine list was expansive with some reasonable and unique options. Go soon, you won't regret it! read more

Very modern and fun restaurant for groups of all sizes! The happy hour drinks are worth the visit, and the appetizers are tasty! Service is fantastic; our servers were attentive and friendly. We sat outside at a long table since we had a big group, and it was shaded and spacious. The parking lot was full during a Tuesday early evening, but there is free street parking a few blocks away read more

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I have to admit, this is my all time favorite bar/pub/restaurant in all of Dallas. The ambiance is unique, personal to Dallas, relaxing and just oozes cool. We went here for dinner. Started with cocktails which are always top notch and done to perfection. We ordered the deviled eggs to start with. Our server paired a perfect wine and beer with it. The servers here are always great, guiding you through the menu and always providing perfect drink/food pairings. For the mains we had the special sea bass. Done to perfection on a risotto. Also had the short rib. It comes with a carrot puree w/pecans that is to die for and the asparagus was just right. And of course perfect wine and beer pairings. Again, I'll admit I am biased, but I encourage everyone who either lives here or visiting that Meddlesome Moth is a must go to for Lunch, Brunch or Dinner. You simply cannot go wrong. The Best! read more

Came here on a Sunday night for dinner around 6:30. They have valet parking, and we were sat right away. They have a really extensive cocktail menu, something for everyone and very reasonably priced. My dirty martinis were good and $13 which I would come back for alone. The food menu is a mix of shareable and entrees- like most restaurants today I found the food prices to be a bit over the top for what it was. Example- a caesar salad with chicken was $20. It's a bowl of lettuce with a piece of chicken. Just...how? Was it good? Yes. Was it $20 good? No. I also did a traditional girl dinner and rounded it out with the truffle fries for $10. The flavor was delicious but my only complaint was that the fries were a big pile of tiny little fry pieces- like not even long enough to dip in ketchup with your fingers I had to use a fork or my fingers got dirty. My friend had the shortrib and she enjoyed it- again, probably better priced at $28 than the $36 as it came with a smear of sweet potato and some asparagus. The shareables were all over the place- rice balls to bone marrow to ahi tuna nachos and they were priced almost the same as the entrees for small plates- I will never understand the concept of tapas!!! Charging whole add entree portions for small plates. And when people say well you can order to more to try bc the portions are small- uhhh maybe my stomach can but my wallet cannot. But hey- I'm not the target demographic I guess. Service was a bit absent but fine. Martini saved it all though! With so many restaurants in Dallas I don't know this stood out enough to come back but overall a good time read more

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I sat at the bar the other day for dinner. The beer menu is very robust. Lots of high quality choices. More than one could drink in one sitting. The burger I got was delicious. The staff was friendly. And the place is cool looking inside. I would definitely stop in again, if I was in the area. read more

This place is fine. It does the job. It's the kind of place you take a group that you haven't eaten with before. The food is normal brunch fare. Sticky buns for the table, chicken and waffles, etc. I had the smoked salmon which came with all the fixings but I feel like they should have focused on getting a good bagel or something instead of the slices of sourdough toast. The ambiance is just fine too. I like how it's dim and the music isn't loud but I don't like how empty it was. Also I feel like it was trying to be a fancy place when it didn't need to. The service was good! read more

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When I went to Dallas, we were told to go to this Gastro pub/brewery and man and I glad we did. Everyone loved the food that they got plus the beers were fantastic. I would so go back in a heartbeat and wish that we had it in Tulsa. The ambience was dark, but lit at the same time with plenty of tables outside under the awning inside and even in the brewery itself. We sat in the brewery that was clean with the open floor plan and even a TV for sport. read more

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This was a great spot to stop for dinner and drinks. The cocktail menu was extensive and high quality. The bartenders were slow but talented. The food was great. The mussels in Thai curry and the tuna nachos were favorites for the appetizer. For the main course, the "ocean" risotto was great. The "special" ravioli with mushrooms was less great. Service was good. The restaurant felt like an upscale cocktail lounge without being too stuffy. read more

The filet mignon was delicious and cooked just right. I loved the rock and roll "stained glass" windows. It was a bit dark inside but that's also what makes it fun. Our server was great, smiling and came back multiple times to check if we needed anything else. It's a bit expensive so just know that before going. I would definitely go back but now know that parking is difficult to find nearby. If going at night there are shops that are closed that have parking lots you can use. read more

The cauliflower steak isn't a steak... the plate was lined up pieces of cauliflower, only, then sprinkled with the vegan chimichurri sauce The watermelon salad was mostly arugula and vegan cause we ordered the cheese on the side. Dressing was good. Date had pork belly with marshmallows which he said was 10/10 but he said the pastrami sandwich was 7/10. Cocktails were good. Service and ambiance 10/10 read more

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Very good and amazing service. Biggest fan of the bone marrow and the deviled eggs were amazing. I will be returning! read more

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Met a friend here and ate at the bar, was excited to try it in a cool part of town. I can say at the bar, the service was great and all the bartenders had recommendations and were knowledgeable on the menu. Now the food was just OK. I had the pork belly with the marshmallow fluff which was a very weird combination. The fluff was good but with the meat was.....interesting. Also tried the fries, and my friend got the eggplant dish. Everything was very bland. Probably won't return. read more

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Parking is valet only! Unless you want to park far away and walk. The interior of the restaurant was unique and had lots of stained glass mirrors above the booths. Service was good and attentive despite it being a busy Sunday morning. For drinks, I ordered a Bloody Mary and was surprised that it came with a side car beer. The beer was Millers or Coors. The bloody was well made and tasty! For entrees, my husband ordered the mother and child reunion and I ordered the rustic farmhouse skillet. The mother and child was delicious and the chicken was lightly breaded and perfectly cooked. The sauce is jalapeño based and I'm not a huge fan of that, which is why I didn't order the meal myself. Flavor profile was great though! As for the rustic farmhouse skillet, I loved the flavors of my meal. I thought it was a 5/5 flavor wise and would highly recommend it to anyone! This restaurant is definitely worth trying out! read more

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After coming to Meddlesome Moth for several times I finally was able to give them a review.. Let's start off with saying this place has great atmosphere. This time my coworkers and I had it for Lunch. I ordered myself the Pesto Chicken Sandwich and let me tell you that is by far the best one I have tried in a while. My friend got herself the Shrimp and Grits and those are to be one of their popular plates at the Moth. The food was amazing and had great flavor and taste. You can go wrong with service as our serve was very polite and definitely kept up with our table. read more

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This is the best restaurant in all of Dallas, and I am so sad to see it close. Their crispy pork belly, lamb, and bone marrow are all stellar. Their crispy service is impeccable. The drink list is elevated and fun. You will be sorely missed. read more

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Adorable brunch spot in the Design District. The lot had valet but other parking was a bit more challenging - there was a decent amount of street construction and the nearby street parking was filled, so we parked in the lot by The Mexican. Our waitress was stellar and welcoming. Brunch mimosas hit the spot, and all of our plates were delicious. read more

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Because Dallas has about 1,000 new restaurants opening every week, it can be easy to forget about the OG places that we love. Meddlesome Moth is one of those OGs, but I definitely won't be forgetting them anytime soon! I was pleasantly surprised to see that they have brunch! My table had the mother and child (chicken with eggs, get it? LOL!), and the chicken biscuits. Both were yummy and full of flavor! They weren't crazy busy on the Saturday that I visited so we got our food quickly. And of course, everyone loves those stained glass windows! Meddlesome Moth is back on my radar! read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday here and I was blown away! Everything I ordered was delicious- from the cocktails to the food. I especially loved the Moth Balls, Crispy Pork Belly, and the Lamb Chop special. Next time I'm in Dallas, I'll go out of my way to come back! read more

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Came here for brunch. The ambiance was simple yet chic. Theres outside and indoor patio as well. Our server was great, very attentive. What is a brunch without some bubbly, we ordered mimosas which were great. I ordered the French toast sandwich with egg, cheese and bacon. It was delicious. My friend ordered the fries chicken biscuit. Overall nice spot. read more

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A large group of us came here for brunch last weekend. This place was recommended and booked by one of our party members. Overall, I was very impressed with the service, and sadly underwhelmed with the food. First, parking! I didn't drive, but it didn't seem to be a problem; there's a complimentary valet and they park your car in a nearby garage. Our two people who drove didn't seem to have any trouble with the system. Now, my kudos: we had made reservations for our large group to attend after a bridal fitting for my friend. The fitting took way longer than we thought it would and we wound up running late. The person who made the reservation called to apologize, and the staff at the restaurant were extremely accommodating and patient -- and they even held our table for us. I truly, truly appreciate that. It made a hectic day less stressful than it might've been. Service continued to be excellent throughout our meal; our waiter was very on top of getting us refills, taking our order, and ensuring we had all our needs met. He was upbeat and fun and didn't hover, but was also extremely efficient at his job. Food and drinks came out quickly -- sometimes almost shockingly so. The atmosphere is interesting. It almost reminds me of like a mid-century modern church. Sleek and updated, but with some stained glass, lol. The images in the glass are of rockstars, so that's kinda fun. And the place looked clean. However, the food was just...okay? Since we were running late, I didn't get the lowdown on how every single person felt about their meal, but I did notice that a lot of plates were left half-eaten when we hurried out the door. The girl sitting across from me who got the special of the day (a southwestern frittata type deal) ate half of hers and told me, somewhat noncommittally, that it was fine. I will say someone in our party was absolutely raving about the espresso martini, so that's a winner! Lol. Personally, I wasn't feeling breakfast-y. Honestly, I think their more lunch-oriented items for brunch are a little lacking. But I love a good grilled cheese, so I opted for that. I subbed the soup for French fries, because I need French fries to function properly, haha. And it was...fine. Nothing special, not bad, just something to eat. I prefer my grilled cheeses on the thinner and crispier side; this was almost *too* cheesy for me in some bites. The bread was good, though it didn't much taste of jalapeños (supposed to be jalapeño cheddar bread). I'm not sure if they used mustard instead of mayo or butter or if they just put mustard on the sandwich, but there was mustard smeared on some of the crust, which I wasn't crazy about. The fries were pretty good -- definitely fresh -- but possibly as a result of being super fresh, they were still a little on the greasy side. I very much appreciate the staff and management for accommodating our large and late party! Thanks, y'all :) read more

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Really enjoyed the dinner here! Great hidden gem! Eggplant appetizer- 6/10 Wish it was more tender. Sauce is a bit bland. Tuna nacho - 9/10 a little spicy and full of flavor! So good. Belgian mussels - 9/10 so delicious! Dip bread in sauce. Thai mussels- 8/10 I prefer Belgian version. Thai mussels have coconut and creamy flavor. Pastrami sandwich - 7/10 good overall, but with the bread was softer. Soy Salmon special - 8/10 sauce is a bit on sweet side, but delicious. I really liked the veggies that came with it. read more

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I visited Dallas, Texas for the first time in November 2022. I met an old friend from professional school here at Meddlesome Moth in early November. We randomly choose this spot based on an online search. APPETIZER -- The pita bread with hummus was delicious. The hummus came with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and cauliflower. The hummus had an olive oil mixture on top which provided a very nice flavour. DINNER -- There is lots to choose from on the menu. I ordered the shaved Brussels sprouts which was okay. The salad dressing (red wine vinaigrette) was too overbearing for me. The chicken, which was cut down into bite-sized pieces (cube shaped) tasted dry and had very little flavour. My friend also ordered a salad but I don't remember how she liked it. I will order a meat option next time if I'm ever in the area but I doubt that I'll come all the way here for their food. It's definitely a good restaurant but I was disappointed in the Brussel sprouts salad that I ordered. PARKING -- Valet parking and you can choose an amount to pay. I liked that Venmo was a payment option because I hardly ever have cash on me. Overall, I wish I ordered something else but at least customer service was great. This restaurant has over 2000 reviews so it seems that many locals love it. **** - 68/150 total reviews in 2022 - 546 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 27 December 2022 read more

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Okay...if you read my reviews or tips, or look at the photos I take, you know that I am extremely particular. I met my dear friend for New Years Day Lunch/Brunch, and it was exceptional. I had my two miniature dachshunds with me and sat on their porch. They are extremely disciplined and well behaved, and the staff treated them like gold. Our server was spot on, and the egg salad sammie with a side salad was definitely the best I have ever tasted. I can't believe I have lived here for a year and that this is the first time I have been here. Be sure to visit this local gem! read more

Came for Mother's Day lunch and I should have expected the menu options to be different, but I didn't so I was sad to learn they only offer pork belly marshmallow fluff at dinner! We got "sticky buns" as our appetizer, and it was good but basically just cinnamon rolls with fruit. I also got the "mother and child reunion" which was fried chicken with mashed potatoes and jalapeño gravy. It tasted great and the jalapeño gravy wasn't too spicy, but it wasn't the most special dish compared to their dinner selections! So I'd recommend coming here for dinner, not brunch! read more

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I have been here a few times, for brunch- honestly not my favorite but I did really enjoy dinner here. The drinks are amazing, go for the mezcal one if you're a fan. They switch the menu up sometimes but typically have a chicken dish, salmon dish, pork belly dish. I enjoyed the pork appetizer with marshmallows, weird but it works. The chicken was awesome over broccolini and salmon over risotto, I think. The service was amazing, as always & the indoor area is quite an experience. It's dark, moody with stained glass windows in the chapel style ceiling building. They also have a patio outside, which is nice & a great long bar when waiting for your table. read more

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I've been dying to go back to Meddlesome Moth since my last visit. One year later; same table, same server and the exact same meal. I cannot recommend this place enough! The food, ambiance and service are a great package. Still don't understand the Valet. Please nix this. read more

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So glad we finally tried this place! Pretty dark inside, but the stained glass windows are beautiful! I will say, I felt the music got louder the longer we were there and could do without that. We tried a smattering, but really like the risotto balls and the burger! Great for a group of people and the service was good. The chocolate pot I had for dessert was AMAZING. You have to valet park. And I would recommend having a reservation. read more

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We did a double date at Meddlesome with a couple who are regulars. The vibe is intimate and dim. Once we walked in I was immediately underwhelmed by the lack of customer service. Three people were up front looked at us and continued their conversation before acknowledging us. Food: We tried a few of the "to share" items. I'm not a big marshmallow girl but surprisingly the pork belly wasn't too bad. Traditionally pork belly is fatty but I do wish their was more meat since I don't eat the fat. The steak skewers were excellently cooked the first round but we were disappointed the second round as it was way too pink and chewy. I grew up eating pork chips so the chicken skins were a hit for the table and the sauce paired well. The Belgian mussels were also a table fav. Our friends had two espresso martinis and she said she really liked it! Not pictured was the Ahi Tuna; that was the least item finished for us; I wasn't a fan. Service: As stated above initial service wasn't great with the host. Our service with the waitress lacked as well. She rarely came to check on us which is why on multiple occasions we were without water, she forgot to put my fiancés drink in, she never introduced herself so I had to ask for her name. Had she did a proper introduction she would have known it was 2 out of the 4 first time here and could have provided some suggestions. The couple we were with said it was the worst service they had had here and was shocked. We were originally sat right by the kitchen and requested to move because I am a stickler on food being prepared a certain way. Immediately I saw cooks without gloves and didn't want to ruin the night so I asked to be moved or I would have watched them all night. Overall: If you are big on service then this place could be a hit or miss. Since we ordered 2 items twice and they both came out different, the food may be the same way. It was an okay experience and wouldn't be on my list of referrals. read more

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It's been years since I've been here. Wanted to do Easter bunch here to try it out again. Valet took our car and once we were checked in we were seated outside on the patio which was really nice. The best part about the Easter brunch was the extra options of food. From that list we tried the lobster bisque and deviled eggs which was recommended by our waiter. What a great recommendation. So good. Even my baby liked the deviled eggs. For our meals I tried the blueberry French toast. I expected it to maybe be overly sweet but it wasn't. Just enough blueberries to bread ratio. My husband was super impressed with the sirloin hash. Said it was very filling. The best part of our meal was the waiter. I wish I remembered his name. He never forgot about us and had a great personality. read more

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A cute little eclectic spot! I love the character + overall feel of it - kind of fancy casual. Kind of reminds me of a dining hall of a camp at a remote British ski town. They had great outdoor seating. The music was the right vibe. The service was polite but a bit slow. It took a while to get waters and our orders taken. Everyone was very nice + friendly though. I loved their brunch offerings - a great menu! I got the Mother & child reunion which was really unlike my typical order, or what I've ever had before. The chicken was juicy. The grits were good. The jalapeno gravy added a nice freshness, though I wished it was a bit more flavorful. It was not spicy at all. My friend got the badass bacon waffles - a very interesting combination of flavors. I wished the waffle was crispier. Both meals were noticeably not hot. Great vibes but the execution was not all the way there for me. read more

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Interestingly, I completely forgot I'd been here many years ago, and ended up back in Dallas on a business trip and got taken here by my host. The review with the benefit of experience is unchanged. They do have a great beer list, but gosh is it lacking in Texas options. The bone marrow plate has gotten worse -- it needs some actual greens and acid, and they need to roast the bones enough to melt the fat. The shrimp and grits, however, remain great. "Moth balls" are a very interesting and curiously spiced cheese stuffed pasta. Korean beef skewers scream for spice. There are some really tasty things on this menu, but you have to hunt for them. read more