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    Meddlesome Moth

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Duck wings
    Kimberly M.

    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.

    Spaghetti squash
    Daniel E.

    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.

    Lindsay M.

    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!

    Mother & Child Reunion
    Lauren R.

    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.

    Maxine P.

    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.

    Pita bread
    John V.

    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.

    Jasmine L.

    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

    Girl dinner- truffle fries, Ceasar salad, and a dirty martini
    Stefanie D.

    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

    Smoked salmon (brunch item)
    Samantha W.

    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!

    Camillia E.

    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.

    India F.

    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.

    Mother & Child Reunion
    Marica M.

    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!

    Monica B.

    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

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    Food was delicious and plenty of it. Erick was our server and wow he exceeded our expectations. we will be back

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    Absolutely loved this restaurant. Pork belly and the baked Brie were some of our favorites. Really cool atmosphere, too.

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    Very good food. Great beer selection. 10+ years after opening and it's still high quality.

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    Ask the Community - Meddlesome Moth

    Is there self parking or do they valet?

    Self parking is limited in the area, but they have complimentary valet

    How was the name decided for Meddlesome Moth? Is there a history?

    From Texas Monthly: "Odd name, cool bar, excellent food.… 

    Would this place be comfortable for a single woman to sit/eat at the bar?

    Completely safe and super friendly...take a book or your iPad in case you are nervous or bored. The service is EXCELLENT and they will treat you well!

    Is there a kids menu?

    Yes!

    Is it dog friendly patio dining?

    YES! They even brought over water for the pups (and we didn't even ask!).

    Do they still have the wagyu tartare?

    Yes

    What are chicken skin chips?

    Fried chicken skins in a teriyaki style sauce. Sweet and tangy with all the crisp of a chip.

    Is this a good place for Valentine's Day?

    I'd agree that the Moth isn't exactly romantic, but it's a pretty restaurant with interesting and dramatic interior. My wife and I enjoyed the diner when we ate there,… 

    Do I need to bring an ID to get in? I mean if they scan ID at their door?

    They do not scan at the door - but you do need an ID to drink. ;)

    Would someone recommend the best dish at this joint?

    Must get the chicken skins app...

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