Loved loved loved! The customer service was amazing, ambiance 10/10... and if that isn't enough, the food is amazing! We will be back 10/10 read more

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Definitely recommend a reservation! Our 30 minute estimated wait time turned into 50+ minutes. The ambiance inside is lovely and i love the different fish options. The mocktail was delicious. Our crab fingers appetizers were in a tasty sauce. The salad could've used more flavor to it and fresher lettuce, but i appreciated the amount of Parmesan cheese on top. I personally thought the presentation of the salmon was too much and a bit odd. I wish there was more sauce (or at least a side of sauce). The risotto was too bland, but the brussel sprouts were tasty and lemony. The salmon had a great crust, but it was too undercooked for me and wasn't the best salmon I've had. The filet mignon was ordered medium rare, but too us it seemed a lot more rare and wasn't seasoned well. The mashed potatoes were delicious. Our server was kind and helpful. read more

My husband and I have been going to Rex's Seafood since they used to be at Lovers and Inwood, so, we've been long time customers. Tonight, was quite the disappointment. The service was abysmal. My lobster roll was tasty, but the lobster was rubbery and tough. When the check arrived, call me shocked and dumbfounded when I was charged $2.00 for ICE in my cocktail! Sorry to say, this was my last visit to Rex's. read more

I took my family to Rex's Seafood to try something new. The restaurant looks like a diner, just more updated clean, but lacking any character. Since it was a slow night, we were able to order quickly. The menu was fairly limited, so we asked our waitress what she recommended. She seemed unsure and simply said "everything," which didn't inspire much confidence. We ordered the fish and chips, ahi tuna, fried shrimp, and a pasta dish. Unfortunately, none of the dishes impressed us. The fried fish was greasy and soggy, I even found several bones in it. The pasta was bland and the ahi tuna was undercooked and lacking flavor. The fried shrimp was very basic and unmemorable. Overall, the food had little to no seasoning, which made it feel more suited to an older crowd with a very mild palate. To add to the experience, our waitress frequently disappeared and didn't even bring our check, someone else had to handle that. Needless to say, this wasn't a good experience and I won't be returning. read more

My compliments to the owners and staff of Rex's . We did have reservations and were seated on time. That particular night the restaurant was busy, busy , busy! We ordered drinks and appetizers, the ordered the entrees and dessert! I ordered scallops, usually a trickery entree to prepare, but the chef and the kitchen staff did a great job!! Definitely will book again and am looking forward to another enjoyable dining read more

Everything about our visit was nothing short of amazing. The drinks, food and most importantly the service. High five!!! The cocktails were strong, well-balanced, and expertly crafted. I casually mentioned to our server that I should've ordered my second drink without the sugar syrup and without hesitation, he had it remade to my liking. That level of attentiveness and proactive service is rare and truly commendable. Kudos to Rex's for genuinely taking care of their guests. Tried the tuna nachos, smoked salmon appetizer and the redfish with beans & cheesy grits. Everything tasted exceptional. The restaurant is conveniently located, with ample parking and a warm, inviting decor. A quick tip: make a reservation, as it tends to get busy every day of the week. Pricing: It's not inexpensive, but absolutely worth it for the high-quality food and top-tier service. Will I return? Without a doubt - absolutely! read more

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We dined with friends who just moved to the area and we love a good seafood house and Rex's in North Dallas did not disappoint. You absolutely cannot go wrong with the fresh oysters and the massive variety! They place a label so that you know which type of oysters you are eating. They were delightful with the beautiful mignonette sauce. So good. We also shared appetizers including crawfish hushpuppies, fried oysters and the tuna nachos. My favorite was the tuna nachos. They were super! When we were there, they were offering fried soft shell crab as one of the specials. When they have soft shell crab.....YOU MUST GET THE SOFT SHELL CRAB! However, my husband got the halibut that was also a special and it was outstanding. The sides were really good. Hubby got red beans and rice and sauteed spinach and I got the spinach and the cheesy grits. I was very impressed by the beans and rice. Good beans always make hubs happy! We both ordered the blood orange mule cocktail and it was strong enough and delicious! The service was very friendly and the ambiance is just what you would expect and very clean throughout. Next time, I want to order some items from the seafood market within. Absolutely everything looked divine. I will be back! read more

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What have I been missing all this time?! I travel to Dallas often for business, and as always, I'm on the hunt for the best local spots to try. A good friend recommended Rex's and told me I had to check it out--I'm so glad I listened! The vibe is casual yet refined--humble, but with a touch of sophistication. I didn't have a reservation (Resy showed no availability), but since I was dining solo, I decided to take a chance and go anyway. The hostess at the front was incredibly kind and assured me she'd take care of me right away. She offered me a drink while I waited, and I went with a glass of rosé. I sat outside and sipped peacefully, and within minutes, she had a table ready for me. The place was packed! As I walked to my table, I glanced around--left, right--and everything looked amazing. I treated myself to a bottle of Prosecco, half a dozen oysters, the tuna nachos, and the sea bass with sautéed spinach, rice, and red beans. Everything was absolutely divine. I took my time, popped in my AirPods, and caught up on Real Housewives of Atlanta while enjoying every bite. I seriously can't wait to come back! read more

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Excellent service and outstanding very fresh seafood. Wait staff very accommodating and helpful suggestions on features

My family and I were in town and loved our dinner at Rex's. We had no reservations but were immediately seated even during a fairly busy weekend. We first split their ceviche which was very refreshing. We also tried their blackened redfish, seafood pasta, and wedge salad. Their portions are huge! The redfish especially was very tender and flavorful. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and it's a beautifully decorated restaurant without it being too fancy. Would absolutely recommend Rex's! read more

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For this visit, which was takeout I unfortunately have to give it only three stars. Three is really being generous but I have eaten here before and they are usually much better. Rating is based really on food and price only. I got the fish and chips at $20.00, probably about $5 more than I would expect to pay for similar entree. The amount of food was decent but I didn't eat most of it because it was too greasy. I tried blotting the grease off but still found it to be too much for my taste. I would go back but would have to "throw back the fish" and chips. read more

I would say this was a good choice for fish and seafood. I enjoyed my cocktail which was a twist to my fav French 75. Lobster bisque and tuna tacos for appetizers were really good. I got the red fish, red beans & rice, and broccoli for entree. The red fish didn't taste seasoned at all, not even salt. The broccoli was heavy on the garlic but tasty. Loved the red beans & rice. For dessert I had the fudge pie which was pretty good. I'd come back and try something different next time. read more

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Had a reward card from Christmas so I splurged while in the area for some Tsar Nicoulai Osetra Caviar. OMG, it was delicious, Russian style off the webbing, with some freezer kept Stoli. Nice location, much bigger inside, excellent fish market and I think they cook some things in there. The gent behind the counter helped me pick it out, and I thank him for that, bumped me up to 50gr and I sat and ate the whole thing. Nutty, buttery, with a little brine but not fishy at all. Def would recommend staying away from all the extras, just fresh off your hand. Mother of pearl spoons are cheap too and last forever. read more

For a market style restaurant it was really good. But being from Louisiana and having high expectations, that's what gave it 4 instead of 5 stars. Staff was great, very tentative and knew their menu, red beans were okay, but oysters were delicious. Could have used a larger portion of cocktail sauce for a dozen read more

Rex's Seafood and Market - Oysters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Food was served warm, well seasoned, and presentation was really nice. The ambiance gives the vibe of family can bring the children, date night will for go right, and men or women can have their individual night and FEEL WELCOMED. Service was Fantastic! This was my first time to dine at Rex with my friend Carrie and I must say, it was a wonderful experience read more

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It was the first time to eat at the restaurant. Mood in this restaurant was very casual. The food was superb.

This location is in a shared plaza with shared parking. There is a decent amount of parking. While they were busy we were able to get a table right away. You can order fish from their market, there is a full bar and the option for outdoor seating. The interior is cute with netlike light fixtures. It has a relaxing vibe. The service was good but our server did have to come back and ask a couple of questions about our order. The Caesar was good but the dressing was a little light. The swordfish was good and I liked the sauce it was cooked in. The coconut shrimp was excellent. I also enjoyed the red beans and rice. It was a bit pricey but the portions were good sized. It was a solid meal. read more

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What a nice surprise! Met my husband for early dinner and a lil happy hour, first time in, and had such an enjoyable evening. Walking in was warm and welcoming, and felt like we arrived just in time to grab the last 2 seats at the bar, after walking by a beautiful case of fresh seafood. The bar was busy but the bartender rocked it, mixing drinks, taking orders and having conversations with the regulars. My husband enjoyed several of the different drafts on tap and I decided on the Hibiscus 75 which was very fresh and tasty! We started off with the Hushpuppies and Shrimp Cocktail, with homemade cocktail sauce. Hush puppies were amazing with a nice amount of crawfish and a raspberry chipotle sauce and the shrimp were definitely jumbo, nice and meaty with a cocktail sauce with just enough horseradish. Decided to split the Fish n Chips, and was so surprised to get 2 plates with 2pcs fish with fries/slaw! So glad we split as it was plenty of food after the appetizers we had already devoured. Needless to say, we will definitely be back! The food was fresh and tasty, and very affordable, the people were friendly and welcoming and it had an all around great vibe! read more

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Update: another trip to this wonderful restaurant. Excellent waitstaff - delicious fresh gifts from the sea - hearty New England Clam Chowder, tasty crab cake sandwich, Connecticut Lobster Roll, desserts beautifully made on site. Don't miss the Key Lime Pie or Creme Brulee - they are a marvelous end to a delicious experience. Tops in customer service. read more

It was OK not what I expected. I was bummed when they didn't have oysters in the half shell they were out . staff was unsure what oysters on the half show was. The other seafood I have is very good fish and the Clam chowder read more

Food was good... Wasn't great... Service was great. I give it a 6 1/2. It might be OK for a weekday night... read more

Our family ventures to Rex's on special occasions and it always hits the mark! The lobster rolls (Connecticut style), gumbo soup, shrimp salad + steamer bowl and the ultimate chocolate pecan pie are D'Lish...goodness in every bite!! read more

The food was excellent as usual. The oysters on the half shell we a bit disappointing. They were so tiny. Good flavor though. The coconut shrimp was so yummy! And the shrimp cocktail! I had the sashimi grade ahi tuna plate that was absolutely perfect! Don't care for their coleslaw. Hubby had the scallops. Cooked to perfection. My cousins split the pecan crusted grouper which they said was really good! A bit expensive but worth it! A big plus, they make really good cocktails. Service was good. It's a loud place but most restaurants are these days. Try it!! read more

Great vibe to place, open space, high energy but noise level manageable. Our server, Amber, was terrific: knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, efficient. And the food was pure perfection. Our table split a dozen oysters, 6 Blue Points and 6 of another nice small, non-salty variety; they were delicious. Our group of 4 had scallops, King Ora salmon, grouper, and red snapper and everyone was quite pleased. Fresh, clean, flavorful, delicious. The sides were just as good: spinach, collard greens, brussels, cheese grits. We had vodka/sodas and then a glass of Pinot Noir apiece, concluded meal with the Cappuccino pie for the table to share. It was exceptional. Prices are upper moderate, but very much good value for the quality of food and service. read more

Love the energy the minute we walked in the door! Nice options for seating even though it was very busy!The Kusshi oysters from BC, I highly recommend them. John's fish and chips were good but lots of fried bits to make it look like a big plate? Not sure who would eat that much fried oil. Anyway, the fish was great! Very plump with fish and crispy! John enjoyed it. We like the Rex's at the Market but this was our first time here and the service was great! read more

Rex's Seafood and Market - John enjoying his fish and chips and I a few oysters and clam chowder! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Disappointed in the new wine list! Way too many French wines. Where are the California wines? Heavy on Sauvignon Blanc, light on Chardonnay. What's that about? read more

Absolutely loved my food and experience. Nothing better than a farmers market set up with fresh seafood. Our service was great. Attentive and fun to be around since it is mainly bar seating. Everything is fresh and well maintained. You can see them working carefully and crafting. Service is also super fast. The prices are better than decent for what you get and the quality you get. Everything is seasoned and cooked perfectly. The only feedback I have is, nobody really explained their steamer bowl appropriately. I thought it was going go be more of a boil and less of a scampi. However, it was still great. read more

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This is clearly a neighborhood favorite as I hear the waitstaff joking with regulars. The lunch menu on a Sunday was really very reasonably priced. I was delighted with the amount of lobster in the Connecticut roll. Gumbo broth was rich. Clean modern ambience. read more

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Amazing fish and chips! Great service. I never knew the hype about grits until I tried their cheese grits. Soo good. Glad Dallas has a great spots for fish and chips without the long wait. read more

A most worthy pescatarian destination. Light-filled upscale but relaxed dining room and great menu.

After work (Nov 5th), decided to have a nice meal after work. By myself, spent close to $200. Could have spent more with tipping but the host added a sour taste towards the end. Her decision to ask me to move tables to accommodate a reservation, at the end of my meal left a bad impression. It felt dismissive and poorly managed. I'd suggest retraining the host on how to handle guest transitions respectfully -- diners shouldn't feel rushed out after a great meal. Overall, easily some of the freshest seafood I've had in Dallas ... considering it's not by seaside. read more

Really liked the clean and open ambiance. Service by Semiha was great. Once we got her to laugh she relaxed. She was very attentive and let us set the pace (initially asking for entree orders before our drinks or apps arrived). Drinks were very slow to come from the bar, but assuming that was not her fault. She gave us good recommendations and well-timed service the rest of the night. Rex's is not cheap, but not terribly high priced either. Specials were pretty high, however. Food was fresh and excellent. Definitely recommend the crab hushpuppies as a starter. Calamari was ok but I would not order again. I did not care for the heavy cornmeal breading (overpowered the calamari) or the dipping sauces. Highly recommend the grouper with sauteed spinach - fresh and delicious grouper (spinach was very good, but some was not sauteed). Fish and chips were enjoyed (very large portions), as were the fried shrimp. Only real negative was again the bar speed and why are you charging $2 for ice on a bourbon on the rocks? Finally, I just don't like them providing suggested tips that are calculated including the government tax. I will tip what I want, but don't try and fool people who won't look at it closely. This whole over tipping requirement is distasteful. read more

Rex's Seafood and Market - Specials - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Always good service and a wide variety of options. I enjoyed the crab flat bread. I have been eating here a long time and they do they best to accomodate. read more

The space is beautiful. I loved how bright the establishment was with all of the natural light. There was a seafood counter located right inside of the entrance. I love a good crab cake with lots of crab meat and very little filler so I was not impressed at all by the crab cake I got at Rex's. It was very filler heavy which was a little disappointing considering the crab cake was $19. It did come with 2 sides which made me a little happier, but I felt both my okra stew and the sautéed spinach were under seasoned and the spinach was even completely sautéed. There were several spinach leaves that were still completely raw. I was greeted upon arrival, and my server was attentive which were both great. I'm sad the food wasn't better as this restaurant has been on my list for sometime now. read more

Rex's Seafood and Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place is always really busy so do be prepared for a long wait. It is also pretty pricey even for downtown Dallas. The lobster roll we had was $28. It was over cooked and the roll was slick with whatever they greased it up with. I probably should have ate the oysters since that's what everyone was raving about. read more

Rex's Seafood and Market - Lobster roll - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My third visit to this location of Rex's. My step father loves seafood and we have been here for two lunches and a birthday dinner. The food has consistently been great. The service, not so much. Today it was astoundingly bad. I don't want to put it all on our waiter, as it took 45 minutes + for our entrees to be delivered...and the restaurant was at most, half full. As we waited incessantly, my tea was empty for 15 minutes, despite the waiter coming by and recognizing it should be filled. Worst of all, at the end of the meal I asked for a box as I intentionally left half my meal to take for dinner. Our waiter offered to package it for me, but later advised that it had inadvertently be thrown away. This was a $30+ lunch entree. The waiter said the chef was willing to cook a half portion for me to take home, but at that point it was nearing a 2 hour lunch. Another 45 minutes was not an option. Ugh. read more

Rex's Seafood and Market - Halibut with jumbo lump crab - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It's my wife and I's Wednesday night dinner spot with 1/2 price bottles of wine. Go see Rachel at the bar but don't take our spots!! Oyster menu is off the charts with plenty of options from West to east coast. We've been enjoying their stone crab claws while in season. Thanks to the staff! Paul aand Connie. read more

This is a really nice spot. As you walk into the restaurant you are greeted at the door by a host who provides menus and seat selection, I chose to eat at the Bar. While walking to the bar there is a display case on your left with all of their fresh seafood they are selling by the pound. Place was busy, nice layout of tables behind the bar. I chose Crawfish Hushpuppies and the Steamer Bowel, absolutely wonderful. Prices are on point, reasonable for the quantity and quality of the seafood. I will be back. read more

This place is amazing! My husband and I started with a half dozen oysters. For mains, we had the Lobster roll with Mac n cheese and crawfish hush puppies then the Red fish with Brussels sprouts and potatoes. For drinks, we had a glass of Sauvignon blanc and a margarita. Everything was top notch! We will definitely be coming back. read more

Rex's Seafood and Market - Lobster roll (Connecticut style) with Mac n cheese and crawfish hush puppies. I also had their glass of Sauvignon Blanc. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The best the best the best The best the best the best Red fish Oysters Salads Coconut shrimp is to die for read more