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

Came here for brunch for a friend's birthday a few weeks ago. They have a side area which is awesome for a larger group. A few of us had some dietary restrictions and they were pretty good about accommodating them. The server wasn't overly helpful in recommendations. They have a lot of southern food options, and ultimately we got the French toast sandwhich and the fried chicken biscuit. The French toast sandwhich wasn't the best but the fried chicken biscuit was pretty good. I wasn't blown away, but it is a decent place to try out. read more

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Good Atmosphere and Mostly Good Food Ordered: (App) Oysters - 4/5 - The oysters were fresh and the mignonette was great. (App) Crispy Pork Belly - 2/5 - This dish came highly recommended, but the flavors really didn't go together. The pork was cooked well, but heavily over seasoned. And the seasoning definitely did not go with the marshmallow. (App) Risotto Tots - 5/5 - We kept ordering more of these. The tots were nice and crispy and the aioli was great. (App) Dr. Pepper Ribs - 4/5 - The pork was very well seasoned and fell off the bone. (App) Moth Balls - 4/5 - Unconventional but it tasted good. Big fan the pesto. (Main) Tuscan Seafood Risotto Special - 4/5 - The risotto was cooked well, as was the seafood. It could have used a little more seasoning, but the flavor was definitely there. The patio and interior of the restaurant are very nice. The waiters were knowledgeable and we appreciated the their recommendations apart from the crispy pork belly. We were celebrating a friend's birthday, and they gave us the option to pick a complimentary dessert for him, which they brought out with a candle. Points for making it a great experience. read more

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Beautiful decor; excellent service; interesting menu; cocktails and beer selection was abundant; staff and service was knowledgeable and welcoming. It is so weird but cool to see Fried Chicken Skins on the menu because as kids we fought over eating them because it was like bacon. I would recommend to have the sauce on side since it was TOO spicy for my taste. Maybe that is intentional, to imbibe more beer? Anyway, HH was good and would go back to try more items on the menu. read more

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I went here with a late group on a Sunday and the place has adequate spacing. There's free valet that works from tips. Thankfully we made the brunch menu because after that the menu is limited to 4 items. I had French toast and a side of bacon which was good. I would try this location again. read more

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I visited a great little gem of a place lover the weekend with interesting decor. The food was great and the service was excellent - not to mention the fabulous cocktails! It was truly a memorable evening. read more

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Some of the best biscuits and gravy I've had HANDS DOWN!! Complimentary valet but bring cash to tip the workers as well as making reservations before hand. The service was great, especially when it was very busy during Sunday Brunch. The atmosphere was very classy and more dim lighting than your basic brunch spot, but no need to dress to impress. The Rustic Farmhouse Skillet was delicious and very filling. It was season perfectly and my order came out pretty quickly. I can't wait to come back. read more

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We'd wanted to try this place for awhile but in the end it was a mixed bag. The "front door" is actually on the side and set back a bit. Odd arrangement, not really welcoming. Inside is a different story. Cool vibe, cool portraits, and the stained glass windows from the old Dallas Hard Rock Cafe. Extra points. The tuna nachos were amazing! The moth balls and risotto tots were very good as well. We were surprised how much we enjoyed the mushrooms. The charcuterie board was good but I've had better. The crispy pork belly came highly recommended but was a major disappointment. Nearly all fat and not rendered properly. I prefer the white part of the bacon but this was inedible so we sent it back. Our server was helpful and friendly...until he wasn't. After we sent back the pork belly (which he argued about) his whole demeanor changed. At the end he also misunderstood our dessert order so we had to send that back as well. We found this to be a cool place (once you get inside) with (mostly) good food and (somewhat) good service. After crossing it off our list, I doubt we would come back though. read more

First time visit - Your firsts always leave lasting impressions upon you. I was very excited to visit for brunch. I'd viewed the online menu for choices and was happy to make my selection during my visit. It was fresh and filling - the Cobb Salad - for a wonderful spring day in the outdoor setting. After enjoying a meal, I was provided with a bill that included support of an organization. It was a surprise as I was not aware the restaurant was supporting this effort, not was I informed that it would be added. (I would have liked to contribute to another cause if offered.) One of our patrons advised the waitress that the charge should not have been added unless we were advised of the charge, in which the waitress advised the entire group that it would be removed. Several minutes later, the manager appeared and informed the group that we had upset the waitress. The respond to him was that she had upset the group, however only one person spoke to her and it was only to advise that the charge should not have appeared unless we were informed beforehand. No one else said anything to her about the charge as our request to remove it had already been shared. Without apology, he also told us that they normally had table signs about the charge but none of them were on any of the 10+ tables in our area. Without his apology or understanding, he continued to argue that the entire group was wrong to address his waitress at all. This generalization was uncalled for, unpleasant and not the experience expected. read more

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This has become one of our favorite brunch places. We went one Sunday when it was nearly empty, and returned more recently to find it packed. Food and service were good both times. Food (4/5): We've only ordered from the brunch menu. I can approve of the sirloin hash and One-Eyed-Jack sandwich. The sandwich is a fork and knife affair and is perfect for a cold day. Nothing fancy about it, but it's good. The mother and child reunion has become one of my fiancé's favorite brunches in DFW. Drinks (5/5): I don't usually drink beer, but think it's worth trying some of the beers on tap here. The list is extensive and includes a good amount of beers I don't see on tap elsewhere. I like their Belgian selections. Ambiance (4/5): Has a bit of a beer hall vibe. Service (5/5): Courteous and professional both times. Can't complain. We sat at the bar last time we were in. read more

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I absolutely love brunch so my boyfriend took me here for our first brunch stop to celebrate my birthday. Ambiance was nice! The hostess that walked us to our reserved table didn't seem too friendly, but we didn't mind. We each got something small from the menu to share and each got a Bloody Mary. Their Bloody Mary came with a beer chaser, so that was cool. Overall, I would say this place is mediocre. Nothing really stood out to me. Perhaps I have to try it again some day. I read more

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I liked this place, it had a good atmosphere. It calls itself a British gastropub, however I'm British and you don't see no pub look like this in the U.K. This place gives off upscale fancy steakhouse vibes with a great craft beer menu!! The menu prices range and can get a little pricey. The beer is priced very reasonably however! We had already eaten before coming here, as we came for the beer, but ended up trying their pimento cheese and olive oil cake - both were great, the crackers served with the pimento were enjoyable and the cake was nice and moist, couldn't detect the Grand Marnier however, and more pistachios would have been great. The atmosphere really makes the place, we sat in the bar area facing the restaurant. The stain glasses windows really are something, and the rest of the artwork you can tell is carefully curated, the big tex piece is awesome. Will definitely come again, they print their beer menus daily and their lunch menu looks tasty and reasonably priced. read more

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This is a place I've even meaning to try for a while. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the food and the overall experience. For starters, we came here as part of our one year wedding anniversary celebrations. We did disclose that when making the reservation, in the section asking what we were celebrating. I was surprised no one greeted us with a "happy anniversary" or even mentioned it. But that is really not a huge deal, especially if the food and service are still good. But they weren't. We got the pork belly, the ahi tuna skewers, the moth balls, and a salad to share. The pork belly had good/unique flavor but was extremely fatty, the ahi tuna had a strong fishy taste (I know it is fish lol but it tasted off), the moth balls lacked flavor and definitely needed salt, and the salad's dressing was very tart. I wouldn't order any of it again. There sadly wasn't a single bite of food that I truly enjoyed. Our server was mediocre. Didn't give us much attention or offer any suggestions, etc. The food also came out very quickly, making us feel rushed and also making the experience less enjoyable. Lastly, we got home and got an alert showing that we were charged four times higher than what we should've been. Come to find out, the waitress ran our card for another table. She supposedly fixed it and brought out the correct receipts, but she did not mention the mishap. It would've been nice to know so we weren't shocked seeing weird transactions on our bank account later. We will see if it all gets cleared up as it should. read more

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Tried MM on a Sunday afternoon. Went with friends because the brunch menu sounded good. Our table started with sticky buns. Everyone enjoyed them. The Glaze and the tart berries were a great combo with the buns. I ordered the sirloin hash. I'd give it 5 thumbs down (and I only have 2 thumbs). All the ingredients make it sound like it should be really good. However, the chef that cooked my food forgot any type of seasoning on the ENTIRE dish. Ever had unseasoned beef on unseasoned hash browns with unseasoned Scrambled eggs on top? The crema it came with was decent but not enough to help the dish. Service was great, so that and the sticky buns gave them the 3 stars. read more

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Always a great time always great service always great food recommendations in atmosphere. Certainly worth a first try it won't be your last try. read more

My friend and I went here for brunch on New Year's day. We didn't have any reservations, but were able to easily get a seat at 11am. There are a lot of good options that can meet a variety of tastes, but I ended up getting the Bad-Ass Bacon Waffle due to its uniqueness and other reviews. My friend got the Mother & Child Reunion. The waffle itself was amazing, melt in your mouth texture. However, I am not a big fan of brie myself, so I didn't love the item as a whole. I should have known, but thought the combinations of flavors would give it a slightly different taste. If you like brie - you'll love this dish. My friend liked her dish, but it wasn't as warm as expected. I didn't think much of mine until she said it, and overall the food could have been warmer. It wasn't anything too awful though. Service was great. Food came out surprisingly fast. And I really liked the ambiance of the restaurant. It is such a different feels from anywhere else in Dallas. I feel like it is a must try due to its eclectic vibe, however, I have had better brunch experiences. I do want to come back for dinner though! Side note: I do not believe there are much other places to park other than the complimentary valet. read more

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This is a brunch only review, dinner could be a lot better (I hope so). This place is fun inside, very unique feel and vibe. It was about half full at 12:45 on a Saturday, service was ok but it was very slow. We had the French Toast Sandwich, BLT and Biscuits and Gravy. French Toast sandwich was good! Biscuits and Gravy was very average and the BLT that was supposed to have "thick cut bacon" was average at best with no thick bacon, only super thin precooked bacon. Basically a Denny's diner BLT for $14. Many people mentioned the valet, I have to agree it's pretty funny and stupid. They parked my truck 3ft from the valet booth, so I tipped the guy $5 to park and retrieve my truck 3ft from him. read more

Had the chance to have a great dinner in Dallas at the Meddlesome Moth. Loved the decor inside and outside the restaurant. We had a party of 5 that was able to be seated outside rather quickly. We all got drinks and I had the Matcha Matcha Man. I LOVED it - Who would have thought Gin goes well with Matcha and lemon. We got a dozen oysters and they were fresh but not the best I had ever had. I ordered the fish and chips and... they were okay. Definitely freshly fried but the seasoning inside the cod themselves wasn't up to par. The tartar sauce was alright and the fries were decent. The reason my rating is so high is because of my drink and the oysters. Definitely would come back for them again! read more

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Food is excellent Ambiance is special and friendly We greatly appreciated and can just highly recommend We are French we found a little taste of France (Cajun ?) our Friends were Mexican and they found a little taste of Mexico ! read more

This is only my experience. My daughter wanted to go her for her birthday dinner. I made reservations. Got there, there was complimentary valet (nice). The place was nice on the walk up and once you walk through door you are greeted by stain glass art work hanging from the back walls. I am not sure if something had happened but the mood was completely off. The workers smiled but there wasn't any warmth on their greeting. I explained to the hostess that I brought a cake and I gave it to her but I felt like I had to guide her or something.. I'm not sure. We were ushered to our table. The place isn't as big as I thought so I expected pretty good service being that they weren't really busy for a Saturday night. They have a really nice cocktail menu. The drinks didn't come out looking like the pictures but they did taste nice. I had the Pinky and the Grain. We ordered sharables: the bone marrow ( by the time it made it to the table it was cold and congealed) I tried to explain this to the waitress and that I wanted them but she just took them away without replacing them. We also got the moth balls ( they sound more interesting than they taste) the ahi tune skewers ( bad idea to layer so many heavy ingredients on a skewer. I tried to eat one and all the toppings feel down the front of my dress) the risotto tots were really basic. The fried pork belly also sounded better than it tasted.. it needed sea salt or some sort of seasoning. Well I took close to 2 hours to get these dishes. I was so over the atmosphere and exhausted with this experience. We didn't order entrees and I asked the waitress to pack my cake up and I was taking it home. This was a bad experience and I will never forget here again. If you just want to drink I would said this is a great spot. read more

Came here for brunch and tried the Mother and Child Reunion. I liked the name of the dish and was intrigued to try the jalapeño gravy. Unfortunately the dish lacked seasoning and there wasn't much jalapeño flavor into the gravy. My friend offered the avocado toast. Although it was plated nicely, the bread became soggy. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the service was good, but the food did not deliver. read more

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Came here for brunch and mimosas after I said YES TO THE DRESS! This place was quite impressive! We were only able to eat off of the brunch menu and that had me wanting to try the dinner menu asap. Everything we tasted was out of this world delicious! Our server was very personable and did an excellent job! We will certainly be back when we are on this side of town again. I feel that for the quality of food, the price points are very fair. read more

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My review is a little late but I couldn't not finish.... The Moth is great because of Sarah! She took amazing care of us while we sat at the bar. We were there the day after Thanksgiving and needing a respite from the demanding holiday, this restaurant/bar beckoned us to walk over from the Virgin hotel. So glad we did! With all the dark wood and creativity placed lighting, the atmosphere is cozy. It's a great place to hang with friends or a have a relaxing date night. The food and amazing drinks were perfect! We definitely know it's a place we'll visit again on our next trip to Dallas! read more

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THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! We sat outside because the inside is a bit loud and darker (my old eyes). From the service, the server recommendations, to the food and atmosphere - it is superb! Especially the drinks! Oh, the drinks!!! I will upload photos coming soon, but everything we ate was fabulous. I think we were most impressed by the grilled avocado!! WOW! What a dish! read more

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This place is great for brunch it has very welcoming ambiance. The service is great the staff k Mk jos their stuff. I have the ranchero frittata which was their special it was really good had a nice southwestern taste to eat very light not heavy. I also here they have a good dinner menu. Now for brunch we got here at 11:00 we did make reservations just to be safe it does start to get pack as time moves on so I do recommend making a reservations to be safe. read more

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The food and vibe at this place were equally great. I want to go back and try a few more things on the brunch menu, which is my favorite meal of the day, lol. The portions are huge, I ate less than half and was full. The location is easy to get in and out of, no heroic parking or traffic and valet was nice and accommodating. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the menus were dirty. They are using paper menus (which should be tossed after a single use) but my menu had jelly and some other food fingerprints.....quick fix, I just requested a new menu. read more

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I was so looking forward to this place but was so disappointed. We had the special - Crawfish Benedict and The One Eyed Jack. The Benedict was lukewarm and the One Eyed Jack was just ok. I had a mimosa and he had coffee. He said it wasn't good at all. I can't attest to that since I don't like coffee. Service was really bad. The place wasn't packed but our server didn't seem to remember we were in her section. The place is pretty cute. Maybe with better service and food that is barely warm, it'd be good. I don't know. I don't think I'll be back to find out. read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance. Been going for years. Unique menu items, lots of draft beer options, indoor and outdoor seating.

This is a unique and excellent restaurant. They do have a handful of entrées, but the fun is in the share plates. So many different options, and everything we sampled was delicious. We especially liked the pork belly in marshmallow cream. The fried ricotta and the blue cheese potato chips were both exceptional. The sirloin skewers were also fantastic. And don't forget dessert - lots of great options, including great bread pudding. read more

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Came here for a Friday night date night. The ambience was nice and the restaurant was moderately busy. We easily could have been sat at prime time on a Friday without a reservation. We had the Steak Tartare, Moth Balls, Cornbread and Collards and the State Fair special Bourbon Burnt Ends. All the food was very good, the burnt ends were probably our least favorite of the selection. The service was relatively quick, and bussers were quick to remove empty plates from the table. The reason I'm giving a 3 star review is because when the bill came we felt like we were being nickeled and dimed. I had ordered an extra dirty gin martini, the martini I received was not even dirty, let alone extra dirty, but it was good as is so I didn't mention anything. When we received the bill there was a 25¢ charge for "dirty" under my martini. My boyfriend ordered a tequila on the rocks and the drink ended up being $3.50 more than the price he saw on the liquor menu. The waitress advised us this was the price for "the rocks". I have to hope that the rocks drink had a higher volume of liquor then the menu price but that was not made clear to us. We also asked for 2 extra slices of bread for our tartare and they charged us $2 for that as well. We honestly really enjoyed our experience until we noticed these surprises on our bill. read more

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My favorite resultant in Dallas! The moth balls, duck confit wings and potatoes aligot were all to die for. Coffee + dessert there is also a must read more

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First things first, if you love dining in an architectural beauty this place is it, and the food does not disappoint! Our waiter was so upbeat and personable I just wanted to spend the day chatting with him. A coworker and I had the Ahi Poke bowl and it was perfect. Our other coworker had the cob salad and it was so big we probably could have all shared it. To top off the meal, I am a big unsweet iced tea fan & this tea was freshly brewed and so tasty! 10/10 recommend! read more

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Definitely worth trying. We were at this place for a business meeting and the staff were so hospitable and very helpful with the special requests we have for food orders. I had the chicken and waffles which was very good. The chicken was well seasoned and the waffles were light and tender. The atmosphere is very laid back and comfortable, they do offer the free valet parking which is really helpful In downtown. read more

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Ordered the cod and chips via delivery. It looked good and great portions, however I was met with an unpleasant surprise of someone's hair in my food. Quite long actually. I was very excited to eat my food as this was my dinner after my workout, only to be met with dissatisfaction and disappointment and now I don't have anything to eat. This was extremely unpleasant. read more

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Came here a couple weeks ago on a business dinner. I'm the only vegan in our group and there aren't any options specifically marked as vegan on the menu (they have items marked "veg" for vegetarian but some are also or can be vegan) but our server was quickly able to confirm with the kitchen what was. I ended up with the hummus (delish) as an app and the grilled veg couscous to which I stirred in the wild mushrooms as my entree. It made for a pretty decent sized entree that I had plenty to take home. It was very good though. Everyone else seemed to like what they ordered as well. Service was very good and the ambience was very cool - dark, moody, eclectic. Though it was a pretty full house when I went on a Monday night, it wasn't so loud that you couldn't have a conversation with everyone at your table. read more

The restaurant ambiance is not bad and our server was very attentive to a large group. This is the only thing that earned three stars. Unfortunately, the food was not good. I had the berkshire pork chop which was so heavily salted as to be nearly inedible. The same was true for the collard greens it came with. I left a plate full of food and went home hungry. I am disappointed. read more

Unfortunately, the moth is not as good as it used to be. The service and drinks are great but the food was just so so. The risotto tots and mussels were great. The steak skewers were just salty and the duck wings were so over fried that they were like duck jerky. The moth used to be one of my favorites but for the prices, the food just does not seem worth it any longer. read more

I ended up back here for a brunch outing with some friends. They made a reservation for this. They only have valet parking there, sometimes you can find street parking or if you don't mind walking they having parking a block down behind the side of an apartment building with signs stating the reserved spots. The inside ambiance is really nice and I like the décor inside, especially the stained glass. I got the Mother and Child Reunion $19.00 with my eggs cooked over easy. This was just okay, the eggs were cooked properly and the jalapeno gravy was very tasty. My issue was with the fried chicken that was not crunchy at all. This made the whole dish texturally mushy. The service was great though, our server Francesca did a great job. I don't mind going here but value wise I don't think it is worth it. The price you pay for what you get seems off to me. read more

Risotto Tots and an old fashioned were a great start. Chicken breast with broccolini and an amazing cauliflower purée is great Paleo dish. Service is great in a warm, strong ambiance, which may get a little loud at times. read more

Had brunch on a Sunday morning right when they opened and had a good experience! Customer service is definitely top tier. We ordered the sticky buns and they were so good, I ordered some to-go as well. The entrees were very nicely portioned and were very good. The chilaquiles had a good amount of chicken that was delicious! The mother and child reunion was good as well; the chicken and poached eggs were cooked to perfection, grits were a great consistency. I do wish the jalapeño gravy was more present in the taste, you could hardly taste it and I would consider it more a sauce than gravy. I also wish the chicken was better seasoned, it was good but not super flavorful. Overall, I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice brunch spot. They did seem to get packed later in the morning so I would definitely recommend reservations. read more

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