Consistent! Time and time again, Montlake Cut doesn't disappoint in well prepared fresh fish, impeccable service, and lively casual atmosphere. On this visit, fabulous was my dinner of "Broiled Oysters Firth Style", "Fresh Salmon Prepped Rogge's Way", and, "Rum Cake". CHEERS! read more

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We had fun at Montlake cut! My boyfriend said the steak tataki would be one of his last meals, and the sole Milanese was so light and tasty! Note that it's a pretty narrow restaurant so seating is limited, but the noise levels aren't crazy! The bartenders were friendly and the manager made sure to introduce herself and get our names. They had small TVs to check in on the games too. read more

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I can't believe I've never written a review with the number of times I've gone here. This is a staple in my favorite places. Everyone that goes loves the place. Food is consistently good. Good cocktail program. In baseball terms, they always put the ball in play. Just consistently good. P.S. The crab rice is the best! read more

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My Fiancé and I went here for our anniversary! I'm not a big seafood guy so I was a little skeptical. However the staff were all incredibly nice. Everyone wished us a happy anniversary and they gave us a great seat so we could look into the kitchen! The crab friend rice was very good and like I said I don't really like seafood. My fiancé said her halibut was good but she would try something else next time. I ordered the burger and was surprised at how good it was considering it is a seafood restaurant! Our service was great as well! I think his name was Joe. I would recommend and if they had other non-seafood items in the menu I'd come back! read more

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The venue is cozy and cute, we sat in a booth that seats 6. Service was great. We loved the breaker martinis; such a unique flavor and the olives were amazing. The bbq fluke had amazing flavor and texture. The ceviche was a bit sweet and very tasty; great fish. Must get the smoked salmon for the table, it was so so good. The rum cake was huge and blew my mind. read more

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Our 1st visit to Montlake Cut was great and we will definitely visit again. Service was very friendly and helpful from the hostess to our server and other staff we came across. The ambiance is a casual, but classy seafood spot. Our reservation was 8:45 pm on a Saturday and it was pretty packed & loud. The food was prepared well with nice sized portions. We had the sol milanese, halibut fish tacos, and a side of fries. Both fish dishes were very good. The sol portion size was huge. The fries were a little overcooked for our liking, but we appreciate that they're fresh cut. read more

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One of the best dining experiences we've ever had! We sat at the bar and the bartenders (Andrew & Aldo) overheard us talking about our birthdays. They poured us each a glass of rose! Very attentive and could tell they know everyone by name. A lot of regulars here which is a good sign. They recommended we share an entree which was nice because the portion was huge. We will be back and will dine at the bar again! read more

The food was delicious, perfectly prepared, and full of flavor. The crab fried rice was amazing! The service was great, friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. Highly recommend!" read more

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Crab fried rice was so salty. Halibut was okay. Grilled oysters underwhelming. Great service and ambience but Martini not ice-cold.

This is a great hidden gem in Dallas! The food and service was fabulous. I highly recommend making reservations, even on a Wednesday night. It was very busy. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Great place! It's my second time here and I love it! All the food we had tasted amazing specially the branzino and the ceviche. Both were my favorites! Dessert was good but not as good as the rest of the dinner. They give you gold fish at the beginning which I thought was funny. Service was friendly and the restaurant has a cozy atmosphere. Make sure to make reservations. read more

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Recommend this place. Didn't have a reservation but still got seated right away, always a bonus. The waiter was great. Seemed kind of in a hurry, BUT...also when I told him the 3 bottles of wine I was deciding between, he didn't automatically say the most expensive (of the three). He gave an honest recommendation which was the middle priced bottle. I appreciated he didn't just say the most expensive one. We went specifically for oysters and they had 3 types that night, so we had options. Blue pointe are always my favorite. None disappointed tho. The food options are incredible, but the menu is a little confusing. Everything is presented as a "special" because the menu has a list of like 7 ways to order the fish (cook style and seasoning/sauces) but it changes with each fish, that's not actually listed on the menu. We had our waiter repeat it a few times. The haricot vert with bacons was delicious. As were the actual fish dinners we ordered. You also get gold fish for a snack and Swedish Fish with your bill:) read more

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Service was exceptional... clam chowder not so much. Thick as paste and way too rich. Too much bacon- overwhelmed the clam chowder and made it bacon chowder. Atmosphere is also very quaint and comfortable - we will try again. read more

We started with the succulent shrimp cocktail followed by the lobster bisque. We ordered the halibut which was absolutely delicious. Our server was excellent, and we will definitely return soon! Make reservations as this is a small cozy restaurant. read more

Love this place! Great space (other than too loud). Great location. Wonderful food & wine choices. A bit too pricey. Good choice for a special, delish meal. read more

Delicious food. Really fresh seafood but they RUSH you bad. I would come more often but it's so expensive for a "quick" meal.

Great food! Great service! Our server was incredibly knowledgeable of the menu and attentive. Restaurant ambiance is beautiful. Would recommend to anyone!! read more

Just ate there. In ignorance I chose "the counter" when making a reservation. Never did I dream we would be in the far back facing a wall with a window above to kitchen on stools that slanted forward. I thought any minute I would slide on the floor. We could not see into the kitchen. We ordered the "crab fried rice" & tho it tasted good it was NOT crab. Maybe swordfish which was a featured menu item. Soft shell crab was real & good. Service was good but ambiance not! read more

What a great seafood restaurant. And just as important, an incredible cocktail menu. This is one of our new favorites in Dallas. Great food and great service. They have lots of fish items on the menu as well as daily specials. The oysters are top notch. And this may sound crazy, but you can add a beef taco to any meal. Brilliant! read more

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I visit DFW at least once every year and always look for a new restaurant to try out while I'm there. Montclake Cut was close to my Sister's house so I decided to stop in. Atmosphere was amazing. Restaurant was busy but the service was top tier and one of the managers stopped by to check in. I had a couple gin Breakers (?) and the crab fried rice. Will be back in July! read more

I love Seattle (I've been multiple times) and this restaurant really brings Seattle to life right in Dallas! Parking is within the Preston center and see easy. The food was so fresh!! I loved my whole fish branzino, the oyster were excellent and perfectly briny. The service was good! It was our anniversary and our seating wasn't the best, they have the tables so close together and sat us right next to a party of 4. It would have been nice to have a table in a little more of a romantic area. We went on a Sunday at 7 pm with reservations and the restaurant was less than half full.balso all the other tables got the goldfish crackers except us, definitely felt like we were shoved in the corner and forgot about which is disappointing when one is spending hundreds of dollars on dinner. The prices are standard for the area but we left full and happy. read more

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Made a reservation for 2 on a Wednesday evening, but as it was a weekday, it wasn't too busy. We were seated at a booth, and our waitress came over fairly quickly to take drink orders. I got the seaside G&T (Ford's gin, celery, Old Bay lime, tonic) - on the stronger side, so I couldn't finish it all, but delicious! The waitress then explained the Market Fish Preps - this section of the menu changes frequently, so you just have to ask for the specifics. We got the tuna crudo to start (this was a special that our waitress recommended over the hamachi), along with the Dutch mussels in anchor steam (garlic, butter, crispy bread) and the grilled swordfish from the Market Prep menu. The mussels were very tasty - I was looking for a small dish, and this came out as a larger portion than I expected, but the mussels were so fresh, and the crispy bread goes so well with the garlic soup that the mussels are steamed in. I had a bite of the swordfish, which really isn't my kind of fish, but it was grilled very well! We also got a side of their Harikot vert (green beans) with bacon, a delicious combo! A little salty, but the green beans definitely help mellow out the flavors. Overall, comfy atmosphere with great seafood - so what's not to love! Will be coming back to try some of their other menu items sometime! read more

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Food is incredibly good. Service was great. I was a little under dressed but got no complaints from any staff. Loved the feel of the restaurant as well. Great small restaurant feeling. read more

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Oooh what can I say! This place was amazing. The ambience, staff and food. Took my mom for a night out the inside catches you by surprise in a good way. Shoutout to the bar tender and staff for taking care of us. read more

Host, Ryan-our waiter, manager..they were very friendly, patient & thorough. The atmosphere, food, from the drinks, appetizer & entrees were amazing! read more

We had reservations at 7 and were seated at 7:30. The seats were uncomfortable and I asked to be moved. I was told no. I said I have back issues & was told they would make a note of that for our next visit. The food was good but the experience was unacceptable. read more

We happened to find this place on a staycation. It's a small elegant hidden place. The seafood is amazing. I am very picky with calamari and I have to say their calamari is superb! The cocktails and the food are exquisite. And after our meal we walked around to see the shops and the neighborhood. Great place for a date night. I told my husband he can take me there again. I recommend reservations. read more

Montlake Cut - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas and I was a bit shocked when I realized I have never written a review for it. Lets cut right to the chase, Crab Fried Rice!! Get it. I don't care if you don't love crab, unless you have a shellfish allergy, get it. It's that good. I always get an order as an appetizer. The dressed ahi and Hamachi are good and I sometimes get one of them along with the crab fried rice. The fish is always good whether its the Milanese, the whole roasted or the gulf coast style. Fish n Chips is also good. Drinks are always great. Service is always great. Last time I had Zach and he was great! Go and get the crab fried rice and thank me later. If you don't like it, get it to go and drop if off at my place. read more

Super cute little place. Our service was impeccable. New male server made our night. Forgot his name. Wine list and cocktails were great. The menu sounds good and we enjoyed all of our appetizers. The entrees were just ok. 1 of the 4 was great but the others were not loved. Will probably try it again. read more

We made reservations via Opentable and were seated promptly. The ambiance was a lot more casual than we had anticipated. We started out with their Wedge Salad, which was ok... I have had better. We had high hopes for the Ceviche, but the white fish used was tough and the sauce had a strong mezcal taste. The Soft Shell Crab order came with two tiny pieces and was not worth the price. There was nothing special about the Asparagus. The Whole Fish was good, as it was tender with crispy skin on the bottom. But honestly, the Creamed Corn was the star of the night. Service was cordial, but everything was overpriced for the quality. read more

Montlake Cut - wedge salad - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Was craving dinner late one night so I perused restaurants nearby. Picked out Montlake Cut based on reading the menu....and they did not disappoint. Started off with some Clam Chowder. I'm no expert on the matter as a southern guy, but it was 100% the best I've had. Also it came out piping hot...so often places serve warm soup...who wants that? Brownie points for nailing the soup temp. Had an espresso martini which was good to me, but if you expect sweetness with yours this one might not be for you. For my entree I had the Milanese prepped trout with a side of Brussels sprouts....SO good. I can't finish the review without mentioning the stellar service...easily best I've had in Dallas. Thanks for making our evening a great one Debbie, can't wait to dine with you again! read more

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Solid seafood spot in a great location with good service. I'd say it's a bit overpriced but most of the more upscale seafood places in Dallas are so expect a pricier meal. Cute Seattle/coastal themed décor. The bar area is super tight and it's so difficult to pass through and say hi to someone you know without getting in everyone's way while they trek to the restroom. This is probably my biggest complaint about the design and if you ever choose to sit at the bar which I definitely do not recommend. The plus is that there is always plenty of parking in the plaza. Food- I always LOVE the mussels and the oysters. Pro tip- The mussels come with the tastiest garlic bread and you can get a loaf on the side to really soak up all that soupy goodness. The hamachi is always delicious with tangy citrus flavors. Honestly, I am good with just these 3 apps/small eats and no entrée. Even adding the shrimp cocktail or some crab legs will be sufficient. But I do recommend basically any of the fish. Service- Pretty average as this is definitely a restaurant where people tend to lounge and drink and slowly pass the time so they don't check up on you too often. read more

Montlake Cut - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Picture gentle waves splashing against moss covered rocks. That's the freshness, briney and buttery taste of Montlake's raw oysters. Definitely splurge and get the dozen so you don't have to fight your companion for the last one. Also enjoyed the smoked salmon. Silky smooth and delicious especially combined with the tomato and dill cream fraiche. The presentation was beautiful, the salmon had a good pink color and the bread was buttery and fresh. We enjoyed a fish special for dinner. I don't remember the type of fish however it was delicious. Loved the casual elegant decor and exceptional service. read more

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Not great, but the decor inside is nice. I like the Washington boating theme. I don't totally understand it, but I like it. The food is okay. read more

Our go to seafood place. My wife is picky when it comes to dining out. She loves Montlake. We always seem to have a good time there. No worries about seating at the bar or the lil kitchen bench in the back. She likes the Halibut served in the tacos and gets it almost every time we go. I've tried several offerings but typically get the Swordfish. Also like the Dr Pepper Old Fashion. The place gets busy quick so make reservations. read more

Such a great spot. Really loved the interior, small and cozy, but loud and vibrant. Nice cocktail list, had the Machine Gun Kelly (clever) and a glass of Prosecco. Our appetizers were also great, definitely try the fried rice. What i loved most was how simple yet delicious the fish was. I had mine Milanese, breading was perfect. My bf tried the parrot fish special. Never seen that on a menu. Will be back for sure! read more

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Montlake's food is as confused as its vibe. Is it casual? Fine dining? Seafood? Or just...Coastal? The items we ordered were hit or miss. The Idaho red trout was a crowd-pleaser. The restaurant was good to split orders on separate plates. The oysters are pricey. The vegetables missed the mark overall, with the 6 bland spears of asparagus ($12.00) taking the cake. Speaking of cake, the rum cake was quite good. I just feel as though this place can't figure out what it's trying to do--or more importantly--the customer can't figure out what it's trying to do. I'd say keep the creamed corn, but scrap all of the green veggies' recipes and start over. I like the fact that I can choose to be spendy or not here. But I just wish I didn't have to guess whether the dish was good or not. read more

Great Saturday evening dinner at Montlake! Started with the crispy shrimp cocktail and 1/2 dozen oysters. Both were delicious! The shrimp were seasoned well and cooked to perfection - crisp and juicy! The oysters were tasted as though they were just picked from the ocean! Perfect balance of flavors. For entrees, had the burger (which was awesome for a seafood spot) with fries (the voodoo sauce made them even better), king crab fried rice, creamed corn and beef taco on the side. We enjoyed everything and had to take most home! Also tried the machine gun kelly and ghost dog cocktails. Both were great, but liked the machine gun a little bit more! Will be back again! read more

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Super good hiptser foodie type of spot. Has an award winning Chef behind the kitchen and it showed. Food was great and we had a wonderful evening. My oysters were definitely my favorite. Everyone at our table got some thing different so we could share just about all the items on the tasting menu. Great night in Dallas with a Seattle theme, and a wonderful staff that was incredibly helpful. read more

I wasn't overly impressed with the menu or the food to be honest - and I love most of the owner's other restaurants. Menu seemed very limited. Service was ok. Ambiance is ok, but a bit cramped for me. read more